Apollo Leadership School
September 2013
CADET GUIDE
Kentucky Army National Guard
Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center
Greenville, Kentucky
CADET NAME:__________________________________UNIT:____________
Congratulations! You have been selected by your instructors to attend the Apollo Leadership
School (ALS). Your attendance at this school will help you to become a better follower and
leader within the cadet corps. I believe you will find ALS to be a positive and rewarding
experience. I encourage you to prepare yourself for this training by getting in the best
possible physical condition and by becoming familiar with the contents of this cadet guide.
Those that meet the challenges of this premier leadership school will return to Apollo with
new friends, leadership skills, and memories. Good Luck!
EDGAR PAUL, JR.
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Commandant
You must have this guide with you
when you arrive at ALS.
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC
APOLLO LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (ALS)
CADET GUIDE AND OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
(September 2013)
I. MISSION STATEMENT. The Apollo Leadership School (ALS) will provide the opportunity to increase the
self-confidence, pride, leadership, team-building, and military knowledge of every cadet in attendance. This will be
accomplished through a curriculum of challenging academic, physical fitness, and field activities conducted in a
Basic Military Training atmosphere.
A. The Apollo Leadership School consists of two distinct sections.
(1) Leadership Laboratory: Leadership Laboratory is a three-day school held at Apollo High School and
conducted in the early part of June each year. During this school, instruction will be focused on the leadership skills
and knowledge required to supervise cadets in Drill, Marksmanship, Archery, Wear of the Uniform, and other skills
required to supervise all activities conducted by the Apollo AFJROTC Group, KY-071.
(2) Field Training Exercise (FTX): FTX is a two-and- one- half-day field exercise conducted in the Fall
and the Spring of each year at the Kentucky Army National Guard Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center
(WHFRTC) near Greenville, KY. FTX instruction focuses of developing the leadership skills and knowledge
required to supervise operating in the field to accomplish various unit activities such as Orienteering,
Marksmanship, Rappelling, and Survival.
B. To graduate from the Apollo Leadership School, a cadet must successfully complete both the
Leadership Laboratory and Field Training Exercise sections of ALS. These sections of ALS may be
completed in any order.
C. Cadets must complete Apollo Leadership School before they can be promoted to the rank of a Cadet
Officer.
2. INDIVIDUAL PREPARATION: Cadets must arrive at the school mentally and physically prepared for an
intensive leadership training program. ALS does not have the resources to devote to cadets who are not prepared.
An unprepared cadet may be asked to leave. Each cadet is responsible to know and understand the
information in this Cadet Guide!
3.
AUTOMOBILES: Cadets are not permitted to use private vehicles for transportation TO/FROM the FTX.
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CONDUCT:
a.
The Cadet Code of Conduct applies: “We will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those among us who do.”
Cadets will show proper respect for WHFRTC Center personnel, AFJROTC instructors, chaperones, Cadet
Training Officers (CTOs), and other cadets at all times.
b.
Cadets are guests of Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) and must comply with the
rules of the Center. Any violation of Center rules or laws will subject the cadet to the same disciplinary
action as for civilians or as if they were in their own school. Violation of ALS rules and unauthorized
absence from formations, threatening actions toward officials or other cadets, or any other
disorderly conduct will result in disciplinary action. ALS is an official function of the Air Force Junior
ROTC Program, approved by Headquarters AFJROTC at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. It carries the
responsibilities and discipline of any approved academic program. Failure to comply with the rules and
regulations or failure to attend all formations will be cause for failure and/or removal from ALS.
c.
Cadets will not:
- Go anywhere on their own without specific permission from the SASI or ASI, this includes WHFRTC,
Barracks, classrooms, exercise areas and the field exercise areas.
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- Attempt to enter any area that is posted as RESTRICTED or AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
- Use loud, profane or disrespectful language.
- Display affection in public or fraternize with any personnel.
- Smoke or use tobacco products of any kind during the course of ALS.
- Underage drinking or illegal drug use may be subject to local law enforcement jurisdiction.
- Enter any building unless it is during time allotted for scheduled activities and/or only with permission
from an instructor.
- Miss any formations. Cadets will arrive on time and in the proper uniform.
- Be authorized to use any cell phones or electronic entertainment devices at ALS. If a cadet elects to
bring a cell phone or an electronic entertainment device, it must be surrendered to their SASI/ASI during
in-processing. It will be returned upon graduation.
- Attempt to and/or socialize with any personnel who are not directly associated with ALS. WHFRTC
personnel and any other students attending various WHFRTC Center-sanctioned programs are off-limits
to ALS cadets!
5.
BARRACKS: If Barracks are used during FTX, the following rules apply.
(Barracks are used only for shelter during a weather emergency)
a.
Barracks are the property of WHFRTC and are normally occupied by military personnel. Cadets must
realize the trust that WHFRTC has in them to return the Barracks to the Center in the same condition as
when they were assigned. The barracks are air-conditioned, and consist of and Administrative area, a
laundry room and supply room and four sleeping bays that can house 30 personnel each. Each bay includes
15 double stacked bunks and foot locker for each occupant. Each bay has a common shower and toilet
facilities. Cadets attending ALS will be assigned to a specific bunk in a specific barracks bay, with cadets
from other ALS schools.
b.
Female cadets are housed in one bay of the barracks, males in another bay, and Instructors and staff in
another bay. Male cadets will not enter female areas, and females will not enter male areas—unless
accompanied by an instructor. Cadets will not enter the Instructor/Staff bay without specific
permission of an Instructor or staff member. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disciplinary
action, including possible dismissal from the school.
c.
Cadets will be confined to Barracks from 2200 to 0500. Barracks will be inspected each morning and the
barracks will remain in inspection order until 1800 hours each day.
d.
Lights out time is 2230 hours. Cadets may visit the lavatory after this time but will not visit with other
cadets.
e.
No equipment will be removed from the barracks without permission of the WHFRTC ALS Staff.
Equipment within the Barracks belongs to WHFRTC and will not be misused.. Any damage to the
barracks will require reimbursement to WHFRTC Center by the responsible cadets.
f.
Washers and dryers are available in the Barracks and may be used on a schedule established by the ALS
staff
.
ALS will provide barracks cleaning supplies.
g.
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6. MEDICAL CARE:
a.
ALS is not the place to bring chronic medical problems like asthma, high blood pressure, etc. Our medical
treatment capability is primarily for first aid, not outpatient care. Parents must complete the standard
medical release form to enable cadets to have access to medical treatment facilities. Additionally, parents
should ensure the medical forms are completed accurately and in detail with particular attention to
questions on pre-existing conditions. Particular attention should be paid to the section on the form
requiring a witness signature. This is required to ensure that the parent/guardian has actually given
permission for school personnel to act for them in transporting the cadet to a medical treatment facility in
the event of an emergency. The hospital will not treat minors without the permission of the parent/guardian
and valuable treatment time may be lost if the medical facility must place a long distance telephone call to
obtain permission. Please note that on the form, parents must list their medical insurance identification
number or account numbers, since the medical treatment facility will be billing appropriate insurance
carriers. Cadets without proper medical or school insurance should obtain such prior to ALS.
b.
Routine injuries that occur at ALS (blisters, poison ivy, sprains, etc.) will not normally be cause for
elimination from ALS, but may preclude continuation in certain phases of instruction. Cadets with such
disabilities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and when possible may be permitted to continue in
various phases of instruction specifically tailored for them. Injuries deemed serious by the ALS
administration and, in consultation with the appropriate Aerospace Science Instructor and medical
personnel, may warrant termination of instruction and release from ALS. In this case, the parents will be
required to arrange transportation for their child.
c.
All medications, except asthma inhalers and birth control pills, will be turned into the orderly room during
in processing on the first day of ALS. Cadets requiring medication will be required to attend “sick call” at
the time specified by the administration or the prescribing physician. Cadets should not bring “just in case”
over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol, Benadryl, etc
7. COST OF THE SCHOOL: The total cadet cost is determined by the cost of meals, barracks, facilities, and
field training exercise course resource requirements, less Air Force funding. Cadet costs will be determined by the
Instructors.
8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: To graduate from the Apollo Leadership School, a cadet must
successfully complete both the Leadership Laboratory and Field Training Exercise sections of ALS. These
sections of ALS may be completed in any order.
9.
CADET REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANCE AT ALS
a.
Cadets must be currently enrolled in at least one Trimester Term of the current school year, and be in good
academic standing.
b.
Fitness is a critical component of ALS. Cadets should be capable of walking/marching at least 4 miles per
day. A good indicator of student fitness is the 1 ½ mile run, therefore, all cadets must be able to complete a
1 ½ mile run in formation, at Double Time prior to attendance at the Leadership Laboratory Section of
ALS.
c.
Cadets must have no recurring medical or social behavior problems that would interfere with the normal
course of academic or leadership instruction or would require special medical equipment. For other than
bona fide medical emergencies, ALS does not have resources to provide extraordinary medical attention,
particularly while in the field.
d.
Cadets must arrive at ALS in compliance with the personal grooming standards in AFJROTCI 36-2001 and
must have the required items listed in these instructions.
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10. INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: Each participating school is expected to provide two instructors for all
phases of ALS. Exceptions will be considered by the Commandant on a case-by-case basis.
11. UNIFORM ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE LEADERSHIP LABORATORY SECTION OF ALS
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Complete Air Force Uniform with Short Sleeve Shirt (No Tie or Tab)
AFJROTC PT uniform
12. UNIFORM ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE FTX SECTION OF ALS
There is not a specific uniform designated for the FTX Section of ALS. Cadets are strongly encouraged to obtain
the Suggested Field Training Exercise Items.
SUGGESTED FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE ITEMS
Long sleeved shirt that buttons to the neck
Jeans or fatigue trousers (take an extra pair)
Sleeping bag (or warm blanket and a pillow, if you prefer)
Folding knife: blade may not be longer than 3”
Poncho or plastic raincoat.
Plastic ground cloth (4’ by 6’ will suffice. Plastic trash bag is fine)
Hat (ball cap or “boonie”)
Compass* Unit provided
wipes
Watch or some type of time keeping device (not phone or similar device)
Flashlight
Insect repellent
Twine or small rope
Pair of boots/shoes
2 pr of socks
Camo face paint*
Hydration system/canteen
*Wet Ones/baby
Ivy Block (It Works!)
13. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND RANK: Current KY-071 Rank
14. Minimum Knowledge: Cadets attending Apollo Leadership School should know basic information about the
Air Force and AFJROTC program. With this in mind, the items listed below should be studied and committed to
memory, as you may be challenged to demonstrate knowledge of this information by instructors.
Key Personnel
Commander-In-Chief
Vice President
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of the Air Force (Acting)
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Director, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Commandant, Apollo Leadership School & KY-071 SASI
KY-071 Aerospace Science Instructor
(ASI)
The Honorable Barack Obama
The Honorable Joe Biden
The Honorable John Kerry
The Honorable Chuck Hagel
General Martin E. Dempsey
The Honorable Eric Fannine
General Mark A. Welsh III
CMSgt James A. Cody
Colonel Cameron Gilbert
Colonel Edgar Paul, Jr.
Chief Master Sergeant Frank Smith
General Information
Your Rank/Name: _____________________________
Your Unit Number:____________________________
Your School: _________________________________
What to say when you don't know: "I'm sorry Sir/Ma'am, I do not know the answer to that question"
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II. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
This section is under construction and will be completed at a later date.
III. FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE
FTX is a challenging, hands-on course involving physical fitness and field activities conducted in a Basic Military
Training environment. Each cadet must be Orienteering Qualified to attend the FTX Section of ALS. FTX
Activities may include any or all of the following: orienteering, rappelling, Engagement Skills Training, shelter
building, one-rope-bridge, camouflage contest, tug-o-war, obstacle course and night navigation.
From the moment the cadet arrives at Apollo HS prior to departure for the training area, strict compliance with the
guidance of the AFJROTC Instructors, Cadet Training Officers, and Cadet Leadership personnel. Strict compliance
with the Chain of Command is required. Failure to comply with the instruction of the Instructors or cadet leaders
may result in being removed from the Field Training Exercise.
A. Schedule: a general overview of the schedule is that the Group will depart Apollo for the Wendell H. Ford
Regional Training Center on Thursday afternoon, continue the FTX through Friday and depart for Apollo Saturday
afternoon.
B. Lodging: Cadet lodging will be in cadet-built shelters using unit provided plastic. Cadet should bring their
own rope, ground cloth, and bedding. Only the plastic shelter material will be provided.
C. Meals: Meals will primarily consist of MREs.
D: Clothing and Equipment: Cadets are highly encouraged to bring the suggested clothing and equipment
listed earlier in this document. You will only have what you bring. Knives, each cadet is authorized to bring 1 (one)
folding knife with a blade length of 3” or less. A trenching tool may be included in the equipment you bring, but not
hatchet, axes, or any other cutting device. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not authorized.
APPENDIX
Air Force Mission
The mission of the U. S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win ... in air, space, and cyberspace
Air Force Junior ROTC Mission
“Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community ”
Air Force Junior ROTC Goals
Instill Values of Citizenship
Service to the United States
Personal Responsibility/Sense of Accomplishment
Air Force Core Values
Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence In All We Do
Cadet Honor Code
We do not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do!
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AF Motto
Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win!
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The Air Force Song (1st Stanza)
Off we go in to the wild blue yonder,
Climbing High into the sun,
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At em boys, giv'er the gun!
Down we dive spouting our flame from under,
Off with one hell-uv-a-roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame,
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!
High Flight (1st & 2nd Verses)
(By: John Gillespie Magee, Jr.)
Oh, I have slipped the surely bonds of earth.
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered
wings.
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth.
Of sun-split clouds -- and done a hundred
Things.
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APOLLO LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
UNIFORM INSPECTION SHEET
Cadet Last Name: _______________________ First: ______________
Flight: _________________
UNIFORM ITEM
School: _____________________________
POINTS
Flight Cap/Rank Insignia
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
4
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5
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4
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6
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5
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3
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3
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5
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4, both, 2 missing rank, 0 missing cap
Haircut/Hairstyle
5- great, 4-good, 3 borderline, 2 out of standards
Shave
5
5- great, 4-good, 3 borderline, 2 out of standards
T-Shirt
4, good, 3 minor problem, 2 major
Canteen, holder, web belt
2 points for each item
Shorts (Worn at waist)
5 on waist and clean, 4 needs cleaning, 3 not on waist
Fingernails
3 good, 2 minor problem, 1 major
Athletic Shoes/socks
3 good, 2 minor problem, 1 major
Military Bearing
5- great, 4-good, 3 break bearing, 2 repeated bearing lapse
Overall Impression
(Hygiene/Fit/Cleanliness)
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Daily Totals: (Total points accrued Max 50)
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