JACK NEWKIRK SQUADRON
CANDIDATE TRAINING
MANUAL
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26 December 2007
This manual establishes the policies and procedures that guides the recruiting, training
and induction of new members of the Arnold Air Society into the Jack Newkirk
Squadron. This manual is subordinate to the AASMAN-1, AAS national constitution,
area and squadron by-laws. All previous additions of this publication are obsolete. This
manual was compiled by Cadet Robert Johnston with the assistance of Cadet Ryan
Twardoski.______________________________________________________________
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Chapter 1-Mission
1.1 Mission Statement
1.2 Purpose
Chapter 2-Getting Started
2.1 Recruiting
2.2 Goals
2.3 Training Requirements
2.3.1 AFOATS Training Manual Exam
2.3.2 Signature Sheets
2.4 Hazing
Chapter 3-Training
3.1 Lessons
3.1.1 AAS Mission, Membership and Affiliations
3.1.2 Time and Stress Management in College
3.1.3 In Prompt to Briefings
3.1.4 AAS Symbols, Certificates and Insignia
3.1.5 JNS Officer Responsibilities and By Laws
3.1.6 Society and Squadron History
3.1.7 AAS Conclaves
3.1.8 AAS Structure and National Personal
3.1.9 AAS Awards
3.1.10 Area 1 by Laws
3.1.11 Project Planning and Project Reporting
3.1.12 Informational Meeting
3.2 Homework and Quiz Guidance
3.3 Drill and PT
3.4 JNS Warrior Knowledge Handbook
3.5 Candidate Projects
3.6 Extended Training Exercise
3.6.1 The Candidate Raid
3.6.2 Candidate Raid Rules
3.7 National Exam Guidance
Chapter 4-Ending your Training
4.1 Initiation Planning
4.2 Suggested Initiation Ceremony
Chapter 5-Changing this Manual
5.1 Amending this manual
Attachment 1- Signature Sheet
Attachment 2- Lesson Plans
Attachment 3- Quizzes and Answer Keys
Attachment 4- Drill and PT
Attachment 5- JNS AAS Warrior Knowledge Handbook
Attachment 6- Candidate Raid Rules Fall 2007
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CHAPTER 1-Mission
1.1 Mission Statement: The mission of the Jack Newkirk Candidate Training Program
is to prepare cadets to become active, effective, knowledgeable and productive members
of the Arnold Air Society and the Jack Newkirk Squadron while improving their
development as officer candidates.
1.2 Purpose: The purpose of this manual is to outline specific policies of the Jack
Newkirk Squadron with respect to its candidate training program. It is intended to act as
a guide for Candidate Training Officers in developing their training program for the
semester. It was established to ensure a strong thorough training program will exist in the
squadron for years to come.
1.2.1: All guidance for this manual is in accordance with Appendix 2 of the
AASMAN-1. This is not a substitute for that information and all Candidate
Training Officers (CTO) should read and understand it before reading this
manual.
1.2.2: This manual, while a guide is also the established policy of the Jack
Newkirk Squadron (JNS) with respect to its candidate training program. All
information herein that does not conflict with AASMAN-1, the AAS National
Constitution, Area 1 By-Laws or JNS By-Laws must be complied with.
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CHAPTER 2-Getting Started
2.1 Recruiting: The first objective of any CTO should be an effective recruiting
campaign. However you must ensure you do not spend too much time on recruiting in
the beginning of the semester. You need to ensure you leave sufficient time to complete
your training session within the required time, reference 2.3 for more information. Below
are some suggested recruiting tools.
2.1.1: Wing announcements: These are typically held once a week in LLAB, but
nothing prevents you from making an announcement at PT as well. This is a good
way for potential candidates to connect a name to a face and allows you to answer
any questions immediately.
2.1.2: Wing e-mail: This is a great way to get info out as early as possible without
waiting for LLAB or PT. It also allows you to ensure cadets have any information
they my want like web links or electronic documents, which can’t always be done at
LLAB or PT.
2.1.3: Phone calls: Depending on how ambitious you are about your recruiting
efforts you may want to consider phoning all the IMT cadets that have not joined or
expressed interest in AAS. The majority of cadets in any candidate session are
generally IMT’s. You would be most successful concentrating your efforts on them
as most upperclassmen have already formed a solid opinion of AAS.
2.1.4: Informational Session: Hold an informational meeting for anyone interested in
the candidate process before beginning training. This meeting should be conducted in
a casual manner and lay out all the requirements of the program (time commitment,
project requirements, signature sheets ECT).
2.2 Goals: Any CTO should have his or her own specific goals for their candidate class.
The goals of the squadron are simple, recruit as many new members as possible and mold
them into effective members. Membership is the life blood of the squadron, the quality
of training received by a candidate will reflect on their quality as an active member.
2.3 Training Requirements: See Attachment 2 of AASMAN-1 (A2.4-A2.12). The
policy of the JNS is to complete all candidate training at or near the date of ARCON and
NATCON for their respective semesters. This was done so that candidate initiation
would coincide with officer elections for each semester, therefore candidate initiation
should take place no latter then 1 week after ARCON or NATCON. This will limit your
training session to about 9 or 10 weeks depending on when you start your training.
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2.3.1 AFOATS Training Manual Exam: As of NATCON 2007 all AAS members
participating in the candidate training program must pass a test on the AFOATS
training manual before beginning training. This was a policy dictated by AAS
National Staff and can not be found in the AASMAN-1. Contact the area DT to
receive the test; once the CTO has passed the exam he or she will be given the
authority to administer the test to any other member participating in the training
process. In order to prevent unnecessary retesting the CTO will need to keep records
of who has and has not taking the exam.
2.3.2 Signature Sheets: Per the instruction in Attachment 2 of AASMAN-1 active
members should ask candidates questions from the national exam in order to earn
their signature. The JNS has adopted this policy. Instead of asking exam questions
members ask candidates to find something out about them, for example “what kind of
dog do I own?” It is intended that candidates seek out other members for these
answers. This process helps to introduce the candidates to the squadron and to begin
to get to know the members.
2.4 Hazing: See A2.6 of the AASMAN-1 for specific guidance. Also see Attachment 7
of AASMAN-1 for a hazing policy handout that must be signed by all candidates before
beginning training. In addition to these policies be aware that many of the cadets at
Detachment 550 are enrolled in difficult academic majors. This increases the potential
for academic discrimination within the training program. Take this into consideration
when planning training to prevent placing undue stress on the candidates.
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CHAPTER 3- Training
3.1 Lessons: Instructional information, contained in attachment 2, has been produced to
assist the CTO in lesson planning. These lessons were written for meetings one to one
and a half hours in length. They were written to allow two lesson to be taught per
meeting. Most of the information that is needed to pass the national exam is contained
within, but reference the national exam to ensure all material is covered. Below is an
overview of the information contained in each lesson.
3.1.1 AAS Mission, Membership and Affiliations: This lesson outlines important
information from chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the AASMAN-1. It is intended to be a
lecture about 10 to 15 minutes in length. Review chapters 1, 2 and 3 before teaching
it, see A2.1.
3.1.2 Time and Stress Management in College: Candidates will not be tested on the
information in this lesson. This is intended to be a professional development
opportunity for candidates and will benefit IMT and FTP cadet the most. The length
of this lesson is approximately 20 to 25 minutes, see A2.2.
3.1.3 In Prompt to Briefings: This is another professional development opportunity
for candidates. This lesson can act as a good substitute for 3.1.2 for a spring training
session or serve as a solid addition to your training schedule. Time for this lesson
will be entirely dependent on the size of the candidate class, see A2.3.
3.1.4 AAS Symbols, Certificates and Insignia: This lesson outlines important
information in chapter 19 of the AASMAN-1. It is approximately 10 minutes in
length, review chapter 19 before teaching it. See A2.4.
3.1.5 JNS Officer Responsibilities and by Laws: This lesson introduces candidates to
the workings of the Jack Newkirk Squadron. Review the information in the Squadron
by Laws, AASJNS-1 before teaching this lesson. It is approximately 15 to 20
minutes in length, see A2.5.
3.1.6 Society and Squadron History: This lesson reviews information of the history
of the AAS and the name sake of the JNS. A short overview of AAS history is
available on the national website, Arnold-air.org. JNS history is outlined in the
lesson plan; this is approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length. See A2.6.
3.1.7 AAS Conclaves: This lesson outlines information from chapters 10 and 11 of
the AASMAN-1. It is suggested to have a member who has attended a conclave help
teach this lesson. It is approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length. Review chapters 10
and 11 and see A2.7.
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3.1.8 AAS Structure and National Personal: This lesson outlines information from
chapters 4 and 5 of AASMAN-1. National Personal change annual, this lesson
should be updated following each NATCON. This lesson is approximately 15
minutes in length, review chapters 4 and 5 and see A2.8.
3.1.9 AAS Awards: This lesson outlines information contained in chapter 16 of
AASMAN-1. You may want to recruit the help of the DS to teach this lesson. This
lesson is approximately 15 to 20 minutes in length. Review chapter 16 and see A2.9.
3.1.10 Area 1 by Laws: This lesson is an overview of the operating procedures of
Area 1. Obtain a copy of Area 1 by laws from the squadron commander or the area
DT. This lesson is approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length and would augment
lesson 3.1.7 well. See A2.10.
3.1.11 Project Planning and Project Reporting: This is a professional development
opportunity designed to provide candidates with guidance on how to plan a service
project. It is approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length. It may be useful to have the
DO assist in teaching this lesson. See A2.11.
3.1.12 Informational Meeting: The following is a suggested list of events for an
information recruiting meeting to be conducted before beginning training.
a. Start with a 5 minute brief on what Arnold Air Society is. Focus primarily on
mission statement, professionalism aspect, what the society offers to cadets, and
motto. Follow on with a brief on the candidate process and what it entails,
approximately 10 minutes in length. Mention requirements of the program
(service projects, signature sheet, national test, attendance, military standards).
And details about how the candidate process will be run (i.e. weekly assignments,
quizzes, ECT).
b. AAS national staff has produced a video to commemorate the 60th anniversary
of the society. It serves as a good recruiting tool and is available on the web at
www.arnold-air.org. The video is about 7 minutes in length
d. Take questions and determine who is interested in joining the candidate class.
e. Establish a regular meeting time. Record names of all candidates and pass out
candidate pins, signature sheets and Attachment 7 of AASMAN-1. Be sure to get
the signed hazing policies returned before the end of the meeting.
f. This meeting is not intended to take more then 60 minutes and should be open
to anyone interested in joining AAS. Attendance at this meeting should not incur
a commitment to training.
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3.2 Homework and Quiz Guidance: To ensure candidates are learning the information
taught during training a series of homework assignments and quizzes have been
developed. Quizzes were designed to take 10 minutes and are intended to be given at the
beginning of each candidate meeting. See attachment 3 for quizzes and answer keys.
Below are the homework assignments as they correspond to lesson plans.
a. Lesson 3.1.1 read chapters 1, 2 and 3 of AASMAN-1. See quiz #1 A3.1.
b. Lesson 3.1.4 read chapter 19. See quiz #2 A3.2.
c. Lesson 3.1.5 read AASJNS-1. See quiz #3 A3.3.
d. Lesson 3.1.6 review society history on arnold-air.org and handout on JNS history
in A2.6. See quiz #4 A3.4.
e. Lesson 3.1.7 read chapters 10 and 11 of AASMAN-1. See quiz #5 A3.5.
f. Lesson 3.1.8 read chapters 4 and 5 of AASMAN-1. See quiz #6 A3.6.
g. Lesson 3.1.9 read chapter 16 of AASMAN-1 and sections xx-xx of ASSJNS-1.
See quiz #7 A3.7.
3.2.1 NOTE most quizzes cover two separate lessons. The questions that correspond
to each homework assignment have been outlined on each quiz. These questions will
need to be changed dependent on how homework assignments are given and lessons
are taught.
3.3 Drill and PT: Guidance for drill and PT in candidate training can be found in A2.10
and A2.11 of the AASMAN-1. A potential workout and drill practice guidance are
contained in Attachment 4 of this manual.
3.4 AAS JNS Warrior Knowledge Handbook: The fall 2007 candidate class developed
a warrior knowledge handbook for the JNS. It outlines much of the information that the
candidates will need to know to pass the national exam. This tool was developed with
the intention of providing warrior knowledge questions for inspection settings. It can be
found in Attachment 5 of this manual, use it as you see fit to enhance your training
session.
3.5 Candidate Projects: See A2.15 of AASMAN-1 for guidance on candidate projects.
It is important to note that service projects chaired by candidates can not be use for
service hours for the squadron, even if squadron members participate. Don’t count on a
candidate service project to fill a requirement toward the JNP. Candidates will most
likely need guidance and oversight in planning their projects; lesson 3.1.11 was
developed for this purpose.
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3.6 Extended Training Exercise: Traditionally a candidate training program is finished
with an extended training exercise. This is an activity that challenges the candidates and
requires more then the normal weekly time commitment. The extended training exercise
of the JNS is known as The Candidate Raid.
3.6.1 The Candidate Raid: The candidate raid is an exercise requiring the
participation of most of the squadron. It is intended to provide the candidates with an
opportunity to test their planning skills and to get to know the squadron. The basic
idea is the candidates “capture” a member of the squadron and the remaining
members must work to “free” this person before the designated time is up. This has
been done by candidates providing a series of clues which the members must
decipher or in a capture the flag type game where members must seek out the
candidate’s base. The raid typically last 2 hours and is the last activity performed by
the candidate class before initiation.
3.6.2 Candidate Raid Rules: The rules of the game are entirely developed by the
candidates. Once the rules have been established they are submitted to the squadron
for review by the members. The squadron is allowed to make any revisions they see
fit and will return these revised rules to the candidates for final planning.
3.6.3 NOTE: The guidance for the candidate raid has been intentional left vague.
This is to allow the candidates an opportunity to actually plan the activity instead of
simply rewriting the previous year’s rules. Examples from past years as well as a
short critique about what worked and what did not can be found in Attachment 5 of
this manual.
3.7 National Exam Guidance: The national exam can be obtained on the AAS national
website arnold-air.org. This exam is password protected; you will need to obtain the
password from the area DT to access it. Use this exam as a guide to your training to
ensure you have provided the candidates will all the information needed to pass it. You
should review this early in your training session and follow it through out. See A2.4.5 of
AASMAN-1 for grading and testing guidance.
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CHAPTER 4- Ending Your Training
4.1 Initiation Planning: Dependant on how you want to conduct the initiation ceremony
your planning for this should begin at least 4 weeks ahead of time. This is the amount of
time that will be needed in order to secure any guest speakers, reserve rooms and any
food donations. The initiation ceremony is your last chance to influence what kind of
members your candidate will become. It also provides a great opportunity to do some
advertisement for the squadron and to spread the message of the society. Put the time in
and give your candidates the kind of ceremony they deserve and set the example you
would want them to follow.
4.1.1 Room Reservations: In the past the Cadet Lounge has been used as the location
for most initiations. While this is always a good back up option it is not an ideal
room for a formal initiation, you are better off looking for options through the campus
or student Union. The student Union building is a great resource and is probably the
best option on campus for this type of event. Contact Jean Purtell, purtej@rpi.edu to
reserve a room in the Union. Rooms go fast so don’t wait. Academic rooms can be
reserved online.
4.1.2 Choosing your Date: It is important to choose a date and time that will work for
as many members of the squadron as possible. You will also need to coordinate with
any other invitees, guest speakers, SW members, AFA members ECT. If you
intended to have a cadre member act as a guest speaker you will need to inform them
NTL two weeks ahead of time and provide them with some guidance on what to say.
The earlier you inform any guest speaker the more likely you will be able to secure
their attendance.
4.1.3 Preparation for Membership: Be sure to contact the IM well ahead of time to
coordinate all paperwork that is required for registering new members with the EMC.
Candidates will have to pay national dues in the sum of $45 plus any squadron or area
dues that may be required. Be sure to inform the candidates ahead of time incase a
problem arises with acquireing the needed funds.
4.2 Suggested Initiation Ceremony: Below are the details of an initiation ceremony that
was adapted from the guidance in Attachment 2 of the AASMAN-1. This ceremony was
developed to fit the characteristics of the JNS and the environment at Detachment 550. It
was first used with the Fall 2007 candidate class.
a. The master of ceremonies for this event was the CTO. It featured statements from
the Squadron commander welcoming the candidates to the squadron. The PAS was
the guest speaker and spoke for approximately 10 minutes on the importance of
service in ROTC and the Air Force. The ceremony was held in the student Union.
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b. Suggested opening statements from CTO: Col (O’Hara), distinguished guests,
Silver Wingers, and Arnies, welcome to the Jack Newkirk Squadron fall candidate
initiation ceremony. Today we have the opportunity to recognize the hard work of
(7) cadets who have spent the last (9) weeks preparing to become members of the
Arnold Air Society.
But before we begin I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our civilian
counterparts in the audience. First I am very proud to say that there are (_) students
here with us today who have committed themselves to establishing a Silver Wings
chapter here on campus. Their President (Kyle Allen) has been working very hard
with his members as well as members of the Jack Newkirk Squadron to make Silver
Wings at RPI a reality. I think I speak for all members of the Jack Newkirk Squadron
when I say that we are overjoyed to have you here today and that I hope this event
can be the start to a very strong working relationship.
And to our AFA members I would like to thank you for coming. We look
forward to strengthening our ties with you and are always happy to have your
participation and input in our activities.
The history of the Arnold Air Society, although short, is a proud one. Arnold Air
Society was started by a group of cadet from the University of Cincinnati in the
summer of 1947 as an honorary society. It was named after General of the Air Force
Henry “Hap” Arnold and was officially recognized by the Air Force in 1948. Since
then the society has grown into what it is today, a professional honorary service
organization dedicated to producing quality air force officers. The society today it
over 3000 cadets strong with 141 squadrons nation wide.
The motto of the society is “The warrior who cultivates his mind, polishes his
arms”. These (7) cadets have exemplified that motto through out there candidacy. As
part of their training the candidates were required to complete 2 service projects, pass
a national test on membership, obtain signatures of all active members and attend
weekly meetings. The candidates spent time with local veteran’s and planned and
executed our annual trick or treating for canned goods event as their two projects.
The squadron collected over 400 food items for a local food bank and formed a good
relationship with a local veteran’s hospital as a result of their efforts. Additionally
the candidates had a test average of 93%, completed their signature sheets faster then
any class in the last 7 semesters, executed a successful candidate raid which is a biannual esprit de corps event, and produced a warrior knowledge handbook that will
be used to supplement subsequent training sessions for new members.
I have been very impressed by the discipline and dedication these cadets have
shown through out the candidate training period and I am very happy to welcome
them into our ranks today.
c. At this point comments were taken from the squadron commander, followed by the
guest speaker. At the conclusion of their comments the ceremony continued as
written below.
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d. Details of candidate initiation ceremony: {Candidates need to be lined up in the
front of the room facing the audience. Each candidate will stand directly in front of a
current member; this would create a two element flight in Line formation. Members
and candidates will each have candles distributed earlier and members will have
chords and rank pins for their respective candidate. Before reciting oath ask
attendee’s to stand.}
Candidates please raise your right hand and repeat after me: “I, (name of
candidate), having been selected a candidate for the Arnold Air Society, / do solemnly
swear (or affirm) / that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States
/ and the Arnold Air Society, / that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, /
that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation of purpose of
evasion, / and that I will faithfully serve in the position I am about to enter, / so help
me God.”[AASMAN-1 A2.18.1]
{After reciting the oath the CTO will give a short speech about the colors of the
society and their symbolism then transition into the lighting of the candles. Members
should begin to light once the explanation of white begins in order to be ready for
candidates once this is done.}
From A2.18.4.1. “Cultures have always used colors to represent causes they wish
to support.
Such colors are the red of the Red Cross, the black robes of the minister, the white
uniforms of the nurse, colors representing foreign nobility, regiments, armies, secret
societies, and, above all, our own United States”. The colors of the Arnold Air
Society are red, white, blue and gold, which is represented on the rank pin worn by
it’s members.
From A2.18.4.2. “The blue background stands for the sky in which we fly -- that blue
horizon
which we try to reach by developing better and more efficient engines and airplanes
and
better trained men and women, by using research and experience to attain new goals,
make new records, discover new frontiers.”
From A2.18.4.3. “The red of the star represents those men and women whose blood
has been
given to achieve that which we have achieved today -- and it also represents the
blood
which will have to be spent in the future.”
From A2.18.4.4. “The gold wings stand for the wings that hold us aloft, the wings we
bear and
wear, the symbol of our mission and our purpose.”
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From A2.18.4.5. “The white in the star represents the purity of our intent, our loyalty
to
comrades, our determination to keep our wings and ourselves so strong there will
never
be doubt as to the preservation of our nation for which we wear these symbols.”
{Candidates now turn around to face their respective members and lights are
dimmed}
The members will now light the candles of the candidates. The lighting of these
candles is a symbol of welcome into the squadron; it is a literal “passing of the touch”
to the new generation of members in the Jack Newkirk Squadron. We also light these
candles in memory of those men and women we honor on a daily basis who have
sacrificed everything for our prosperity today. We think of leaders like Eddie
Rickenbacker, Billy Mitchell, “Hap” Arnold, Jimmy Doolittle, Jacqueline Cochran,
Lillian Keil Lance Sijan, William Pitsenbarger and countless others who made the
ultimate sacrifice for their country. Let us now have a moment of silence to reflect on
the activities of these brave men and women. {After a moment of silence extinguish
the candles and allow the member to pin the candidates.}
Our newest members will now be presented with the colors and symbols of our
society. {Applause} Congratulations to the new members and thank you all for
coming.
CHAPTER 5- Changing this Manual
5.1 Amending this manual: It is the responsibility of the CTO to amend and update this
manual as needed. All changes will be submitted to the JNS executive board for final
approval, a 2/3 vote is required to approve any changes to this manual. This manual
should serve as continuity as well as a training guide, it should be review at the end of
each semester.
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ATTACHMENT 1- Signature Sheet
A1.1: Below is a sample signature sheet. It is accurate as of 5 January 2007.
SIGNATURE SHEET
In order to join AAS you must complete this sheet before the end of the candidate process. You are to ask
each member on this sheet for a question to answer. Once you find the answer to this question inform the
appropriate member to receive their signature.
Jeffery Boyd
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Shahin Namazi
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Peter Carlisi
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Erin Nelson
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Diane Fernandes ________________
John Peterson
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Thomas Hanover ________________
John Richwine
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Steven Hering
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Michelle Santospirito
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Bruce King
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Steven Stugmyer
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Robert Johnston
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Micki Sundheim
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Jonathan Leung
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Jason Taylor
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Jack Lombardi
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Ryan Twardowski
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Eric Lundberg
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ATTACHMENT 2- Lesson Plans
A2.1 Lesson 3.1.1:
TALKING PAPER
ON
AAS MISSION, MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS
- AAS is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power.
-The mission is “To create outstanding Air Force officer candidates through the implementation of
additional training while working as a society to further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the USAF.”
(Appendix 9)
--Three objectives
---Create more efficient relationship among AF officer candidates
---Aid in the development of effective AF officers
---Further the purpose traditions and concepts of the USAF
-Active members: main class of membership. Active members must pay annual dues, are associate
members of AFA, receive AF magazine, are eligible for office, and are responsible for the day to day
operation of the society.
-Inactive members: active members that meet requirements of squadron by-laws to be considered inactive.
Must still pay annual dues or forfeit membership.
-Associate members: any member of SW is considered an associate member of AAS
-Honorary: highest honor a squadron can extend to a person not eligible for active membership. Life award
which can only be conferred by a unanimous vote of all squadron members.
-Cadet wing positions do not relieve members of their commitment to the society. Occasionally squadron
policies will conflict with Detachment policy. Conform to Detachment policies over AAS policies.
-All members of AAS are cadet members of AFA. Encouraged to attend as many AFA meetings as
possible and are expected to maintain good relationship with local AFA.
-Silver Wings is a national co-ed, professional organization dedicated to creating provocative,
knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders through community service and education about the national
defense. All SW members are associate members of AAS
c/Robert Johnston/550CW/550OG/CC/x8874/rsj/15 Sept 2007
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A2.2 Lesson 3.1.2:
TALKING PAPER
ON
TIME AND STRESS MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE
-College life is filled with many new challenges, time management is key to overcoming
the stress that may be produced by these challenges.
-Most AFROTC students were in top ten percent of their graduating class in high school
--These students may be used to a high level of activity and high academic
performance.
--It is important to realize that the difficulty of college level courses may be
exponentially greater then most high school level courses.
---Because of this some activities may have to be given up to allow for the same level
of academic performance.
-College students must be able to organize their time well enough to provide for daily
cleanliness, appropriate rest cycles, good eating and exercise habits, homework, and
social activities.
--This level of time management is something that may have never been required of a
new college student before.
--There are no parents at college to watch over you.
---Students who may have been dependent on parents in the past to do task like
laundry and washing dishes must now build this into their daily routine
--This level of time management can easily seem overwhelming at first and may cause
an undue amount of stress.
--Good time management habits, learned early, can help to alleviate this stress.
-The challenges of time management and the stresses caused by being away from home,
meeting new people, and different social and cultural environments can be significant.
c/Robert Johnston/550CW/550OG/CC/x8874/rsj/15 Sept 2007
-To overcome the challenges of time management and management the stress caused by
it, it is helpful to use certain organizational tools
--Time management tools:
---Portable day planner (electronic or manual)
---To do lists or weekly tasks calendar
---Semester calendar
---Outlook calendar
---Electronic posted notes
--It is important to write down information. “Out of site, out of mind” this will cut
down significantly on stress levels.
--Stress management tools:
---Proper rest cycle
---Good exercise and eating habits
---Remove yourself from work
---Find time to be social
---Deal with one issue at a time, don’t stress over things you have no control over
---Know your limits.
-(FYI: At this point you have probably spent 10 to 15 minutes talking about your
experiences with time and stress management. To continue the lesson I recommend
leading a discussion of the challenges currently facing your candidates. This will allow
you to have a little more knowledge of each candidate as well as put you in the position
to give some guidance on how to best handle the situation. Also take any questions they
may have at this point.)
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A2.3 Lesson 3.1.3:
A2.4 Lesson 3.1.4:
TALKING PAPER
ON
AAS SYMBOLS, CERTIFICATES & INSIGNIA
- The colors of the society are red, white, blue and yellow-orange
--White stands for the purity of our intent
--Blue represents the sky in which we fly
--Yellow-Orange of the wings represents the wings that hold us aloft, are the symbol of
our mission and purpose.
--Red stands for the blood shed to achieve what we have to day and the blood that will
be spilt in the future
- The flower is the crimson glory rose
- The motto is “The warrior who cultivates his mind, polishes his arms”
- (FYI: At this time show the candidates the charter, rank pin, membership ribbon,
fourragere, and example of an AAS certificate, the AAS/AFA membership card and
explain the purpose of each of these items and why they should know this information.)
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A2.6 Lesson 3.1.6:
TALKING PAPER
ON
ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY AND JACK NEWKIRK SQUADRON HISTORY
-The idea of AAS came into existence at a summer camp in 1947, as a group of cadets
from Cincinnati, Ohio discussed the possibility of an honorary society.
- A unanimous decision was made to by a committee of cadets to name the society in
honor General H. H. Arnold.
-The permission to use his name was granted in December of 1947 and the society was
officially recognized by the USAF in April 1948.
-The society became affiliated with the Air Force Association at the Second National
Conclave. It also resulted in the formation of the national archives headquartered at
Texas Tech. University.
-The founding squadron is now known as the Hap Arnold Squadron, AFROTC Det 665
at the University of Cincinnati, area VI.
-The first chapter of Angel Flight (AnF) was founded at the University of Omaha in
1952.
-1957 at the eight NATCON Angel Flight was unified into a national organization.
-In the 1980’s Angel Flight began using the name “Silver wings” to promote more
diversity and aid recruiting efforts on local campuses.
-At the 1995 National Conclave, the name of the national organization was changed to
“Angel Flight-Silver Wings (AnF-SW).”
-In 1996 the mission and objectives of AnF-SW was defined to further diversify its
membership. This changed the organization from a military support group to a collegiate
advocacy group.
-In 1998 the NATCON assembly approved changing the official name of the organization
to “Silver Wings”.
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A2.7 Lesson 3.1.7:
TALKING PAPER
ON
ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY CONCLAVES
-National (NATCON) and Area (ARCON) conclaves are the major business sessions of
the society.
-NATCON takes place annually over Easter weekend in conjunction with the SW
national conclave.
-Business conducted at NATCON is of a nature that will affect the society and SW as a
whole.
-Important legislation that takes place annually at NATCON is the selection of the new
national headquarters, NATCON headquarters and the JNP.
-ARCON takes place in the fall between Oct 1 and 30 November.
-ARCON is a business session on an area level and all resolutions passed effect only
those squadrons within the respective area.
-Selection of the new area HQ and ARCON HQ takes place at ARCON; these resolutions
take effect after the conclusion of the year’s NATCON.
-ARCON’s do not have to be joint sessions but they are highly encouraged to coordinate
planning.
-In addition to conducting national and area business, conclaves provide an opportunity
to network with cadets from squadrons across the nation.
--Traditionally meetings are held with each area or national level officer with their
respective counterparts to discuss job performance and leadership challenges.
--Additionally each conclave general has guest speakers or briefers from various
careers in the AF.
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ATTACHMENT 3- Quizzes and Answer Keys
A3.1 Quiz #1:
Fall 2007 Candidate Class
DATE:
Quiz #1 NAME:
E-MAIL:
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions chose the best
possible answer. You have 10 minutes to complete this quiz.
1. What are the 6 requirements of the candidate program, as listed in AASMAN-1 Appendix 2 paragraph
A2.4 that must be completed by each candidate?
1.________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________
6.________________________________________________________
2. True or False: Candidates may not be physically or mentally hazed at any time or in any way, except as
defined by the official USAF policy on hazing.
3. Candidates may be required to participate in all of the activities below except for:
a. Physical Training
b. Drill
c. A pre-field training environment
d. Weekly meetings
4. True or False: Candidates can not be required to pay dues. However they can be required to pay a fee
that will cover any materials provided by the squadron for the candidates.
5. List the two ways in which the candidate training officer can be selected according to the AASMAN-1.
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
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A3.2 Quiz #2:
Fall 2007 Candidate Class
DATE:
Quiz #2
E-MAIL:
NAME:
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions chose the best
possible answer. You have 10 minutes to complete this quiz.
1. ______________ is the basic manual for
AAS and prescribes national policy and
procedure.
2. Which one of the answers below is NOT a
class of membership in AAS?
a. Active
b. Candidate
c. Inactive
d. Associate
e. Honorary
3. Active AAS members are also cadet members
of which organization?
a. Reserve Officer Association
b. Civil Air Patrol
c. Air Force Association
d. Silver Wings
4. Which of the following is the AAS not
affiliated with?
a. AFROTC
b. AFA
c. Explorers
d. SW
5. The affiliated organization that is located at
most of the campuses that support an Arnold Air
Society squadron is
___________________________________
b. Honorary
c. Social
d. Service
7. Which of the following is not a mission of the
Society?
a. To create a more efficient
relationship among officer candidates
b. To aid in the development of
effective Air Force officers
c. To further the purpose, traditions and
concepts of the USAF
d. To meet the needs of AFROTC as
specified by the cadet wing commander
8. If an active member is placed on academic
probation he/she can only participate in AAS
activities if this is approved by what three
people?
1.______________________________________
2.______________________________________
3.______________________________________
9. The AAS grade of an active member is based
on _____________________________________
10. What does JNP stand
for_____________________________________
BONUS
6. Which of the following types of organizations
is AAS not?
a. Professional
1. What is the AAS
motto__________________________________
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A3.3 Quiz #3:
Fall 2007 Candidate Class
DATE:
Quiz #3
E-MAIL:
NAME:
1. This officer in an AAS unit prepares
and distributes written communications:
a. Executive Officer
b. Vice Commander/Deputy
Commander
c. Operations Officer/Director of
Operations
d. Information Management
Officer/Director of Information
Management
2. Which of the following is the official
flower of AAS?
a. Crimson Glory Rose
b. Easter Tulip
c. Yellow Rose
d. Golden Lily
with appropriate officers grade insignia
included.
6. The squadron with the nation’s best
candidate program will win the
_______________________________
7. The Society’s Colors are:
a. Red, white, blue and scarlet
b. Red, white, and blue
c. Red, white, and azure
d. Red, white, blue and yellow-orange
8. The current officers of Jack Newkirk
Squadron, and their positions, are:
1._______________________________
3. Which one of the following colors
symbolizes the purity of our intent?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. White
d. Gold
4. Which of the following is not an
insignia of AAS?
a. Candidate Pin
b. Badge
c. Fourragere
d. Coat of Arms
2._______________________________
3._______________________________
4._______________________________
5._______________________________
6._______________________________
7._______________________________
8._______________________________
5. The AAS rank pin is the
_______________________________
9._______________________________
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A3.4 Quiz #4:
Fall 2007 Candidate Class
DATE:
Quiz #4
E-MAIL:
NAME:
1. The annual meeting, usually held
over Easter weekend, where the Arnold
Air Society and Silver Wings meet to
discuss national business is called the
_______________________________.
2. The _________________________
publishes Air Force Magazine.
3. National awards are presented during
the ____________________________.
4. The founding squadron of AAS is
located at the University of
______________________________.
5. What are the appropriate AAS ranks
held by each ARCON HQ staff member
according to AASMAN-1 para 10.15
and 10.16?
CC _______________________
CV _______________________
DO _______________________
6. Silver Wings’ predecessor
organization, Angel Flight, was founded
at the University of
_________________________________
7. At NATCON, if
your____________________________
or ______________________________
misses a roll call of any business session
without prior excuses, your unit may no
longer vote during that NATCON.
8. At NATCON, when AAS and SW
consider legislation affecting both
organizations, what must happen to pass
this type of legislation?
a. Only the AAS general assembly
need pass the legislation
b. Only the SW general assembly
need pass the legislation
c. Both the AAS Commander and SW
National President must vote for
the legislation
d. Both the AAS and SW general
assemblies must pass the
legislation
IM ________________________
FM ________________________
9. The Jack Newkirk Squadron was
founded in
________________________________.
PA ________________________
DT ________________________
DS ________________________
10. The USAF was established in what
year?
a. 1905
b 1918
c. 1952
d. 1947
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A3.5 Answer Key:
Quiz #1 Answer Key
Short answer questions can have their
answers listed in any order.
1. 1. Meet all physical and academic
standards of the detachment
2. 90% attendance at all candidate
events
3. Complete at least 1 service project
4. Receive 100% of active member
signatures
5. Score 80% or higher on national
candidate test
6. Take the AAS oath
2. False (The USAF does not condone
hazing)
3. c. Pre-field training environment
4. True (Appendix 2 paragraph A2.12)
5. 1. By popular vote of the squadron
2. Be selected by the squadron
commander
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
a. Crimson Glory Rose
c. White
d. Coat of Arms
Badge
LBJ Cup
d. Red, white, blue and yellow-orange
i. Thomas Hanover, commander
ii. Eric Lundberg, vice commander
iii. John Richwine, operations officer
iv. Jason Taylor, financial management
officer
v. Steven Herring (or Michelle
Santospirito), information management
officer
vi. Erin Nelson, director of support
vii. Jack Lombardi, public affairs officer
viii. Robert Johnston, candidate training
officer
xv. Steven Herring, chapter/squadron
chief of protocol.
Quiz #4 Answers
Quiz #2 Answer sheet
1. AASMAN-1
2. b. Candidate
3. c. AFA
4. c. Explores
5. SW
6. c. Social
7. d. To meet the needs of AFROTC as
specified by the cadet wing commander
8. 1. AAS unit commander; 2. PAS; 3.
COC
9. position held
10. Joint National Project
Bonus “The warrior who cultivates his
mind, polishes his arms”
Quiz #3 Answers
1. d. Information management/Director of
Information management
1. National Conclave or NATCON (paras
10.1 and 10.4)
2. Air Force Association of AFA (para
2.2.10)
3. National Conclave or NATCON (para
10.9)
4. Cincinnati
5. CC: C/Lt Col
CV: C/Maj
DO: C/Capt
IM: C/Capt
FM: C/Capt
PA: C/Capt
DT: C/Capt
DS: C/Capt
6. University of Nebraska at Omaha
7. delegate; alternate (para 11.5.5)
8. d (para 11.7)
9. 1952
10. d
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ATTACHMENT 5- JNS Warrior Knowledge Handbook
A5.1: The following was produced by cadet Bruce King with the assistance of cadets
Jeffery Boyd, Peter Carlisi, Jonathan Leung, John Peterson, Micki Sundheim and Ryan
Twardowski.
Arnold Air
Society
Warrior
Knowledge
Mission
To create a more efficient relationship among officer candidates; to aid in the
development of effective Air Force officers; to further the purpose, traditions, and
concepts of the United States Air Force.
Vision
To integrate fully with affiliated organizations, focus equally on professional
development and service, and to use current and future technology to its fullest
potential.
Motto
The warrior who cultivates his mind, polishes his arms.
Flower
“Crimson Glory” Rose
Colors
Blue – For the skies airmen fly in
Red – For the blood shed by America’s fighting heroes
White – For the purity of our intent
Yellow-red – For the wings with which we fly
Insignia
Fourregere – Blue and gold cord, worn around left shoulder
Rank pin – Consists of badge and rank, worn on right pocket
Ribbon – Military ribbon bearing the colors of AAS
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History of the Society
Formed at the University of Cincinnati in 1947
Named in honor of General Henry “Hap” Arnold
Recognized as a society in April of 1948
Within the next year, 20 new squadrons were formed
First NATCON at University of Cincinnati in 1950
Officially named “Arnold Air Society” in 1950
Second NATCON affiliation with AFA initiated
Fourth and fifth NATCONs form Executive Board, consisting of AAS national
and area leadership
Angel Flight (later Silver Wings) formed in 1952 at University of Nebraska at
Omaha
Membership in the Society
Any USAFA or AFROTC cadet in good standing with their respective academic
institution is eligible for AAS membership.
Active – Completed candidate process, paid dues, in good standing
Inactive – Based on squadron bylaws, paid dues, prohibited from wearing fourragere and
rank pin
Associate – Member of Silver Wings, paid dues
Honorary – Highest tribute given to an individual by any AAS unit for a person who is
ineligible for active membership. Requires unanimous consent of all active members.
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National Level Awards
ASU Commander’s Cup – Outstanding Squadron CC
H. H. Arnold Sabre – Outstanding Area CC
Chennault Trophy – Outstanding Small Squadron
Hagan Trophy – Outstanding Medium Squadron
Maryland Cup – Outstanding Large Squadron
LBJ Cup – Outstanding Candidate Program
National Conclave (NATCON)
Central method of determining the policies of the society
Supreme national legislative body
National CC, Area CCs, Representatives from each Squadron
Votes are taken on Joint National Project (JNP), National HQ, NATCON location and
host squadron, changes to manuals, awards
Occurs once a year, usually on Easter Weekend
National Organization
National HQ
Chosen by majority vote at NATCON
Hosted by same squadron for max of two consecutive years
Bids are for one year
Board of Directors
National Business Chairman
National Parliamentarian
National Archives HQ
Standing Committees
Executive Management Center
Located in Beaufort, SC; handles national level paperwork; provides continuity
while National HQ changes
Important People to Know
Executive Director – Brig. Gen. Richard B. Bundy, USAF (Ret.)
Honorary National Commander – Gen. Duncan J. McNabb
National Commander – AAS c/Brig. Gen. Matthew Schneider
Jack Newkirk Squadron Commander – AAS c/Maj. Thomas Hanover
Other Things to Know
Jack Newkirk Squadron was chartered in February 1952
Jack Newkirk Squadron is located in Area 1; there are 11 areas
Area Commanders hold rank of AAS c/Col.
Area Conclave (ARCON) is legislative body at area level
AAS members are cadet members of the Air Force Association
AASMAN-1 is the basic manual for AAS and prescribes national policy and
procedure
Jack Newkirk Biography
Detachment 550’s AAS squadron is named after John V. Newkirk who graduated
from RPI in 1936. He entered the Navy shortly after graduation, but resigned around
1940 to enter the American Volunteer Air Force. In July, 1941, "Scarsdale" Jack
became a squadron leader in General Chennault's Flying Tigers. Newkirk was killed
during a strafing run over the Burma Road, ending a career credited with shooting
down 25 Japanese planes. He was the first American to receive the Distinguished
Service Order of the British Empire, and the first recipient of the RPI Alumni Award.
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ATTACHMENT 6- Fall 2007 Candidate Raid Rules
550TH AIR FORCE ROTC CADET WING (AETC)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180
14 October 2007
Operation: Tides of War
Date of Execution: 28 October 2007
Time of Commencement: TBD
Duration: Two Hours
Objective: The candidate class is to come up with a game to be played among candidates
and current AAS members. The purpose of this is to build a better relationship among
and between candidates and current AAS members.
Area of Operation: Area of Operation: From 15th Street to 8th Street and from Sage
Avenue including West Lot and West Hall to College Avenue. Refer to map.
Rules: The game will be tag. Candidates and members will be switching between taggers
and to-be-tagged at 15 minutes intervals. All members participating will gather at the area
marked in yellow on the map. This marked area is approximately the center of the area of
operation. The decision of which team will be taggers and to-be-tagged during the first 15
minutes will be decided by a coin flip. The moment the coin hits the ground, the game
will begin.
1. Participants may not leave the area of operation outlined by the orange line
2. Tagged members cannot move unless members of their own team who are not
already tagged, tags them. Once the time interval is up, tagged members who
are not free, yet automatically become free.
3. Participants may enter buildings within the area of operation with the exception
of the following areas and rooms:
a. Bathrooms / Restrooms
b. Any swimming pools
c. Any type of vehicles
d. Darrin Communication Center
e. Low Center for Industrial Innovation
f. Any area that will violate school rules or are off limits to students (i.e.
EMPAC construction zone)
g. Quadrangle Complex
h. Folsom Library (because some rooms can be locked and there is only
one key and it is a study area)
4. Members may not operate or ride on any type of vehicles with any form of a
wheel
5. The round is over when one team successfully tags the opposing team within
the time interval
6. All participants must be wearing a watch to know when they are taggers or tobe-tagged.
7. All participants must make sure their watch is accurate with
http://www.time.gov to avoid any debate or issues over time intervals
8. Participants may use cell phones to contact members on any team
9. The losing team must buy the winning team dinner