TX-963 AFJROTC

CADET GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD

CHAPTER 1 MISSION

CHAPTER 2 C.E. KING HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC PROGRAM

CHAPTER 3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

CHAPTER 4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CHAPTER 5 VALUES, CHARACTER, AND CONDUCT

CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES

CHAPTER 7 APPEARANCE AND GROOMING STANDARDS

CHAPTER 8 UNIFORM ISSUE, WEAR, CARE, AND INSPECTIONS

CHAPTER 9 SPECIFIC UNIFORM WEAR ANDINSPECTION STANDARDS, UNIFORMDIAGRAMS, AND TIPS

CHAPTER 10 CADET PROMOTIONS, CONSTRUCTIVE DISCIPLINE, DEMOTIONS, AND

DISENROLLMENT

CHAPTER 11 AFJROTC RECOGNITION PROGRAM

CHAPTER 12 CO-CURRICULAR, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES

FORWARD

First, congratulations for joining one of the nation’s finest Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The cadets and instructor staff work hard to improve upon one of the world’s most challenging, enjoyable, and personally rewarding high school courses.

Second, our standards are high. We expect three things of you.

● Be the best scholar, leader, and citizen you can. ● Help every cadet accomplish their personal goals. ● Help to make your AFJROTC unit the best in the nation.

Third, in return, you will receive guidance, advice, and the assistance you need to accomplish your school, education, career, and life goals.

If you’re new to AFJROTC, you need to understand what it is, how it works, and what you need to be successful. This Cadet Guide provides all the answers—take the time to learn what’s in these pages, and you’ll be on the path to success.

The key is for all cadets to know and follow the guidelines contained within these pages. By doing so, you will develop the skills and confidence that will lead through a productive and fun year.

Unlike most high school programs, the cadets, not the instructors, are responsible for managing, leading, and running all the cadet activities of the AFJROTC program. The AFJROTC instructors are responsible for all academic activities and general oversight of the AFJROTC program. You, along with the other members of the cadet corps determine our success. If we’re not having productive fun, we need to work together to fix what’s not working. We expect and encourage all cadets to be involved in as many AFJROTC activities and opportunities as possible.

We operate as a military organization to provide a structure allowing cadet officers and non-commissioned officers to lead the Cadet Group. In this way, you develop management and leadership skills. All cadets must be willing and able to follow the directions of the cadet leaders. You can recommend improvements to your program and this guide using the cadet chain-of-command.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS to each of you on your decision to be a member of C.E. King High School’s AFJROTC! We wish you success and personal satisfaction as we become the best Air Force Junior ROTC unit in the nation!

THE INSTRUCTOR STAFF

CHAPTER ONEMISSION

INTRODUCTION

There are Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units in 48 states, two territories, and seven countries. There are roughly 102,000 cadets enrolled worldwide. Together these cadets excel in the classroom, in every activity you could imagine, and perform more than 1.7 million hours of community service each year.

Your participation as a cadet shows your willingness to make the most of your high school education and be a member of this very large team. It’s important to remember that every member of Air Force Junior ROTC is special and brings a different cultural dimension to the program. Because of this, AFJROTC cadets and instructors treat each other with the dignity and respect reserved for friends and family.

The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

Curriculum opportunities include:

Character education Life skills education Leadership opportunities Team-building experiences Intramural competition Field trips / training opportunities Academic studies

Community ProjectsIn an effort to produce well-informed and helpful citizens, AFJROTC encourages its cadets to get involved in their local communities. This is one of the most interesting and fun aspects of the AFJROTC experience. The number, type and size of cadet community projects are limited only by your imagination.

CONCLUSION

You are joining millions of past and present cadets who know the meaning of success. You have taken the first step toward a promising future. Completing this course will require discipline and hard work, but the reward is well worth your effort. Through Air Force Junior ROTC, you are building a foundation for success that will last a lifetime.

CHAPTER TWOC.E. KING HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

You are a member of an outstanding AFJROTC program. The cadets, who were members before you, established a tradition of excellence. Your instructors are among the very best. Your unit is also a test-bed for new AFJROTC programs and technology.

Your AFJROTC program has guiding principles developed by the cadets and instructors that provide for our success. As a member of the C.E. King High School AFJROTC Cadet Corps program you are expected to know, understand, and follow them.

These guiding principles are the keys to your personal success in life and within AFJROTC. How you apply them has a tremendous influence in your eligibility for participation in AFJROTC promotions, recognition, trips, and other opportunities. How all members of your flight apply them together throughout the year has an important impact on which flight earns the outstanding flight of the year award.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Every Cadet and the Instructors are Wingmen

Among pilots in the Air Force, a wingman is a pilot who accompanies another pilot on a mission. The role of these pilots is to keep each other safe, protect

each other from attack, and aid each other in an emergency.

Among all members of the Air Force a wingman is another airman who looks out for the safety and health of other members of the Air Force. Wingmen are friends who help, encourage, and hold their coworkers accountable to ensure the coworkers success. Every member of the Air Force is a wingman.

Within C.E. King’s High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program, every cadet and instructor is to be a wingman for other cadets. In this way, success is almost sure to come to every cadet and the AFJROTC program. As wingmen we build trust and respect for each other. Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship

Not every JROTC program is the same. The very nature of AFJROTC is to adapt to best serve the individual cadet, school, and community. Our focus is on developing scholars, leaders, and citizens.

● For our cadets to be successful in the 21st century they need a broad, deep education and they need to be lifelong learners—this is scholarship.

● Education without action is pointless. However, informed action allows a person to influence other people—this is the foundation of leadership.

● A leader’s influence can be positive or negative. Positive leadership contributes to bettering individuals and society—this is citizenship.

By developing these attributes you will be successful in whatever you do. We expect you to be the best scholar, leader, and citizen you can.

Core Values

To have a productive and fun AFJROTC program cadets own the responsibility for obtaining, enforcing, and maintaining the organization’s core values—what everyone values as the way we operate and interact.

● The AFJROTC Honor Code: “I will not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”

● The Air Force Core Values: “Integrity first, Service before Self, and Excellence in all we do.”

● Everything we do individually and collectively is “First Class.”

● This is a cadet run unit—cadets do it or it doesn’t happen.

● Education after high school is essential to your welfare and is expected as part of being in AFJROTC. You must plan and work toward continuing your education after high school.

● Everyone works together and behaves in ways to bring credit to themselves, other cadets, the AFJROTC program, C.E. King High School, and their families.

● We work hard, and play hard…in that order.

Cadet Skills & Abilities

AFJROTC cadets should work to develop habits at the highest level of:

● Enthusiasm

● Social skills

● Self-reliance

● Self-discipline

● Self-confidence

● Physical fitness

● High standards

● Positive attitude

● Attention to detail

● Communication skills

● Organizational abilities

● Neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness

● Firm, fair, positive, and supportive leadership

● Develop other cadets into leaders to take your place.

● Ability to function as a member of a team/organization

● Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control activities

Cadet Responsibilities for Running the Cadet Corps

The instructors’ role is to provide general supervision to ensure that Air Force and school policies are followed. Cadets, through the cadet organization, are responsible for the following programs.

● Supervision, training, and care of cadets

● Promotions

● Fundraising

● Military Ball and End-of Year Awards Ceremony

● Staff meetings

● Kitty Hawk Air Society

● Community Service Projects

● Recruiting and Retention

● Cadet and Inventory Management System

Individual Cadet Responsibilities and Goals

As a member of C.E. King High School Air Force Junior ROTC you are responsible to accomplish the following goals. By accomplishing these goals you are ensuring your success and are contributing to the success of your AFJROTC program. You will be following in the steps of those successful cadets who came before you.

Scholarship Goals:

● To obtain and maintain at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average and pass all classes while seeking a higher GPA leading to entry to honor societies, obtaining scholarships, and college acceptance.

• Graduate on time from high school.

• Gain acceptance, attend, and graduate from a school of higher learning (four year college or university, community college, technical school, or certification course).

Leadership Goals

● Be responsible, mature, sophisticated students who behave appropriately in every situation.

● Lead by positive example in all things to benefit fellow students, AFJROTC, the school, and the community.

● Demonstrate initiative and teamwork.

● Be cadets who leave things better than they found them.

• Seek leadership positions within student government and every team, club, and activity on- and off-campus

●100-percent uniform wear weekly and meet the dress and appearance standards for all AFJROTC activities.

Citizenship Goals:

● 100-percent participation in AFJROTC community service, social activities, and fundraising events.

● Perfect Attendance.

● Zero discipline referrals.

● Zero days of In School Suspension.

● Zero days of Out of School Suspension.

● Zero involvement with law enforcement or juvenile authorities.

CONCLUSION

You are a member of one of the finest AFJROTC programs in the world. You most likely won’t fully understand that you are part of a proud tradition of excellence until you meet cadets from other JROTC programs. The cadets who came before you have established this tradition. Your responsibility is to build on this tradition of excellence and pass it forward to future cadets.

CHAPTER THREEORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

Air Force JROTC has a well-defined structure of organization. Each person has an individual job that is part of a larger task, which is part of a much larger mission. This chapter introduces you to the major concepts of command within the military and presents the organizational structure for our Air Force Junior ROTC cadet group.

PYRAMID OF AUTHORITY

There is a pyramid of authority within most organizations. For Junior ROTC and the military, this pyramid of authority includes individual as well as group responsibility.

From the top to the bottom of this pyramid is a chain-of-command. The chain-of-command is a succession of leaders through which authority passes

from the leader to follower, and then down through the ranks.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

An effective chain-of-command can guarantee that all members are on the same team, working hard to accomplish their individual tasks and those of the organization. A chain-of-command depends on team members having various duties.

SPAN OF CONTROL

Span of control is the number of immediate followers (or subordinates), one commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct. Maximum and minimum limits of control vary with the conditions under which the organization operates and the complexity of the functions being performed.

UNITY OF COMMAND

In every effective organization, there must be only one person who is ultimately responsible for all that the organization accomplishes or fails to accomplish. In AFJROTC and the military, this person is the commander. The commander must have the necessary authority in order to carry out the responsibilities of the organization.

On this page is the general organizational structure for the C.E. King High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Corps.

THE TX-963 AFJROTC CADET ORGANIZATION

CADET ORGANIZATION

The Cadet Group Commander is responsible to the instructors. All other cadets report to the Cadet Group Commander through the chain of command.

The squadrons consist of individual flights.

Due to space limitations for the chart, key flight personnel are not listed—but they do exist. The key flight personnel are as follows:

• Flight Commander

• Flight Sergeant

• Guidon Bearer

• Two to four Element Leaders (if the number of enrolled cadets permits)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

Every cadet has an opportunity for leadership with the cadet corps. How high in the chain of command a cadet rises is totally dependent on their performance. Leadership opportunities are based on merit. If you excel in the guiding principles, you’ll be sure to have a leadership position eventually.

Group Commander

Operations Squadron 1

A-D Flights

Operations Squadron 2

E-I Flights

Demonstration Squadron

Teams Flights

Support Squadron

Information Mgt Flights

Logistics Squadron

Acct and Non-Acct Materiel Flights

Director of Staff

GroupHistorian andPublic Affairs, MWR, Community

Service Flights

Deputy Group Commander

Air Force leadership training is the best in the world. It is the best because it is based on performance, with everyone starting at the bottom as a cadet team member. In so doing, you learn through experience how to treat others because of how you were treated. You will be successful if you always respect yourself and your fellow cadets. When you combine this point of view with excellence in all you do, you will find success.

CHAPTER FOURDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities for the personnel in the cadet group organization. It is presented from the bottom to top of the organizational pyramid/chain-of command.

In this manner, you can see the traits you need to develop and the skills you need to master in order to advance.

As you advance, you must maintain proficiency in those traits and skills you’ve mastered, while adding new skills and abilities at each level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cadet Team Member

Your duties and responsibilities are to:

Be accountable for your decisions, behavior, and actions.

Maintain and wear the entire uniform immaculately when prescribed.

Properly safeguard and care for all equipment and materials issued to you and for which you are responsible.

Ensure you are on time for all official formations requiring yourpresence.

Conduct yourself in a manner that brings credit to yourself, other cadets, the cadet group, and your school.

Prepare for the future by developing the expertise that goes with the position two steps ahead of where you are.

Meet and enforce all standards – school and corps.

Element Leader

Element Leaders are appointed to develop first-level responsibility for others. Element leaders have proven themselves to be reliable in self-management and are being afforded an opportunity to develop responsibility for others.

They are responsible to their flight commander and flight sergeant for attendance, appearance, conduct, training, and discipline of their element/team members.

They ensure that each element member learns and does what is expected, and maintains high standards of behavior.

Element leader duties and responsibilities are to:

Inspect personnel to ensure they are prepared for uniform inspections.

Contact cadets who are absent to find out why and to ensure they know what assignments they are responsible for.

Form the element correctly. Make an accurate report by name of those persons present and absent during class activities, squadron/ flight formations, and other cadet group activities.

Meet and enforce all standards.

Set the example at all times.

Know the number, names, and personal information on all assigned personnel.

Report consecutive cadet absences to the flight commander.

Counsel/assist element members with AFJROTC matters or help them find solutions to other issues when possible; refer to the flight sergeant/commander if you are unable to handle or resolve an issue.

Be thoroughly familiar with individual, element, and flight drill. When conducting drill instruction, demonstrate the movement, allow time forindividual performance, then supervise team members to ensure they perform properly.

Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt)

Flight sergeants set the example at all times. They assist the flight commander with:

Assuming control of the flight in the absence of the flight commander.

Assisting the flight commander in training the flight.

Leading morning report.

Submitting absentee reports as required.

Meeting and enforcing all standards.

Training and supervising team members and element leaders.

Developing a spirit of teamwork and espirit de corps in the flight to keep morale high.

Counseling element leaders to improve performance and behavior.

Counseling team members at an element leader’s request.

Flight Commander (Flt/CC)

The flight commander is a very important and desirable position. If you are a flight commander, you have a flight of cadets for whom you are directly responsible. Your job is one of leadership, training, and discipline. You also have the privilege to be a role model, coach, and counselor.

The duties and responsibilities are:

Lead uniform inspection at the request of the instructor.

Keeping track of outstanding flight statistics.

Submitting outstanding flight statistics to the squadron commander.

Lead the flight through Wellness activities.

Teach the regulation drill sequence to the flight.

Attend every leaders meeting and present flight report.

Keep a log of all leadership activities to be reviewed at leadersmeetings – logs will be provided—must be typed.

Write a continuity letter to the next flight commander.

Meet and enforce all standards.

● Motivate the flight to do their best to earn outstanding flight.

Keep the squadron commander informed of the status of the flight at all times.

Organize and maintain an effective chain of command. Learn the name of everyone in your flight and use their names when addressing them.

Conduct an informal inspection of the flight at every formation (and beginning of every class to ensure compliance with the school dress code and/or AFJROTC requirements) or when directed, making on-the-spot corrections as necessary; follow-up to ensure deficiencies from earlier inspections are corrected.

Use the chain-of-command to accomplish tasks; work mainly with the flight sergeant and the element leaders.

Know all cadet requirements and ensure that all flight members also know and follow them.

Enforce orders from superiors whether you agree with them or not; however, if you think an order is wrong, discuss it in private with the chain of command or the instructors, as necessary.

Develop a spirit of teamwork so as to instill respect, obedience, and cooperation in the flight, squadron, and group.

Know all phases of drill; be able to teach, supervise/conduct flight drill and, if you are the senior officer present in a formation, be able to conduct squadron drill.

Set high standards of personal appearance and conduct for yourself. Remember, the flight commander sets the example for the flight to follow.

Make an effort to resolve all leadership, training, and disciplinary problems at your level; if you cannot solve a problem, seek the advice andassistance of the squadron commander or first sergeant.

If a cadet is absent four or more days in a row, the flight commander leader will contact the cadet, assist if necessary, and notify the squadron commander.

Provide assistance/counseling to personnel in the flight, especially when requested by an element leader or the flight sergeant, and/or when necessary for performance or disciplinary reasons.

Be the class leader during formal academic classes.

Squadron Commander (Sq/Cc)

A good Squadron Commander is an outstanding leader with lots of initiative. Squadron Commanders get things done. You use common-sense action and use all available help to accomplish squadron duties and to keep subordinates informed, while at the same time ensuring that the goals of the mission remain in focus. You provide the why and how to accomplish the assigned mission. Then, you must check and inspect to ensure that what you wanted done is being accomplished. You must be an outstanding leader with plenty of initiative. Do not wait for someone to tell you what to do, think ahead and plan what you believe is best for the squadron.

The Squadron Commander:

• Meets, sets, and enforces standards.

Is responsible for all the squadron does or fails to do.

• Keeps the Group Commander apprised of the status of the squadron at all times.

• Ensures the squadron is prepared to accomplish its assigned mission in a satisfactory manner.

• Is proficient in drill.

The principal duties of the Squadron Commanders are to:

Take responsibility for meeting with flight commanders after they areselected to introduce them to their new position and train them on their responsibilities.

Visit every AFJROTC flight, while they are in class, with anintroduction and set of expectations.

Create an organized data presentation of outstanding flight statisticsto be presented to the command staff.

Take responsibility for organizing the squadron at every group event.

Teach flight commanders how to command their flights in groupformation.

Attend every meeting and present a squadron report if requested.

Plan flight commander meetings in the event of an issue affecting

every flight.

Write a continuity letter to the next squadron commander.

Command the squadron at all formations.

Ensure all members of the squadron know and use the chain-of- command.

Check with the instructor staff daily to obtain any changes or other information they may want announced for the following day, and provide that information to the flight commanders.

Seek advice from the group commander or the instructor staff when encountering a problem to which you do not know the answer.

Carry out the orders of the group commander as if they were your orders, even though you may personally disagree with them.

Conduct short inspections at every formation, making on-the-spot corrections as necessary; follow-up to ensure deficiencies from earlier inspections are corrected.

Make each cadet an effective member of the team; take an interest in them and their problems; offer advice and help them to solve their problems.

Make on-the-spot corrections at any time to ensure that all members of the squadron understand and comply with all cadet requirements.

Ensure that all cadets are accounted for and are known of their status if absent.

Motivate the flights to do their best to earn outstanding flight.

Director of Staff (DS)

The cadet director of staff supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of the public affairs flight, group historian, morale, welfare, and recreation flight (MWR), and community service flight.

The specific duties of the director of staff are to:

Through the public affairs flight, ensure that group activities are publicized through school and local media channels. This includes photography, videography, and news articles, development and

maintenance of a group website, and development of material to support the group’s yearbook pages.

Through the group historian develop and maintain an historical record of the group including establishing an alumni record.

Through the MWR flight establish a regular schedule of activities to generate esprit de corps, teamwork, and camaraderie in the group.

Through the community service flight (and Interact Club), ensure that group members have ample opportunities to perform community service and experience service learning.

Deputy Group Commander (DC)

The cadet deputy group commander supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of the operations, support, and logistics squadrons to prevent overlapping efforts and to ensure that the commander’s desires are understood and achieved.

The deputy group commander keeps the squadrons and staff informed of the group commander’s policies and keeps the cadet group commander informed of the status of projects assigned to the squadrons and staff.

The deputy group commander is the administrative assistant to the group commander. The DC is also responsible for performing other administrative duties as assigned by the group commander, or the instructors.

The specific duties of the DC are to:

Take responsibility for training cadets coming into new positions,particularly squadron commanders.

Meet and enforce all standards.

Assist in aligning the group at all group formations. The DC performs duties of the adjutant at parades and reviews.

Receive the report at group formations from the squadron commanders and receive the names of absentees from the first sergeants.

Oversee the activities of the support squadron. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, the management of cadet records, promotions, awards, events, and uniforms. Additionally, the DC is responsible for viable financial and historical programs supporting unit needs.

Plan for the conduct of special ceremonies in coordination with the group commander.

Report incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submit reports to the instructor staff and cadet group commander.

Make recommendations to improve morale and welfare of the cadet group.

Work to ensure that all tasks within the group are accomplished on time.

Perform other duties as assigned by the group commander or the instructors.

Group Commander (CC) This position is the most demanding in your cadet group. The instructor staff selects the cadet for this position based on demonstrated leadership ability and academic standing. The appointed cadet must be able to apply common sense and judgment in the solving of problems that affect the entire cadet corps.

The group commander must be mature, willing to accept responsibility, and able to effectively delegate authority and supervise subordinates. The group commander controls his/her headquarters staff through the deputy group commander for operations and the squadrons through the squadron commanders, while maintaining the final approval authority in the cadet chain-of-command.

The specific duties of the Group Commander are:

Take responsibility for training cadets coming into new positions.

Visit every flight, while they are in class, with an introduction and set of

expectations.

Meets, sets, and enforces standards.

Ensure plans and actions are in compliance with AFJROTC regulations, policies, and directives and with local school regulations and policies.

Command the group at all formations.

Maintain a direct and personal relationship with the staff and the

squadron commanders.

Encourage the squadron commanders to communicate freely.

Use the staff to assist in gathering information and preparing plans for the group.

Designate staff officers to assist in the preparation, execution, and supervision of plans.

Ensure that feelings of mutual respect and confidence exist between the commanders, staff, and cadets.

Ensure that staff members are capable and that they understand their responsibilities to the corps of cadets.

Execute all responsibilities in the names of the instructor staff; seek advice and assistance from the instructor staff and carry out all of their directives quickly and completely.

Arrange the required meetings and assemble the required command or staff personnel to determine any actions that may be necessary in fulfilling the obligations of the cadet corps.

Be prepared to evaluate any member of the group, but specifically the squadron commanders.

Make operational decisions for the cadet corps.

Preside over group meetings, commander calls, and ceremonies.

Work with school authorities in coordinating activities of the cadet corps with the organizations of the school, ensuring that corps activities are in accordance with school and school board policies.

In coordination with the instructor staff, review, modify, or develop missions and duty descriptions for all cadet positions.

In coordination with the instructor staff, assign missions to all extra-curricular team organization captains or commanders (Honor Guard, Drill Team, Model Rocketry, Kitty Hawk Air Society, etc.).

Be responsible for what the entire group does or fails to do.

Special Assistant(s) to the Group Commander and Instructors

Since we have a change of group commanders, and occasionally other senior ranking cadets, at the beginning of second semester, we identify the outgoing group commander (and occasionally others) as a special assistant(s) to the group commander and instructors. The special assistant(s) are seniors who are preparing for life after high school. While they maintain their rank, they follow the direction of the appropriate commander in the classroom, flight, or other activities.

The role of the special assistant(s) is to serve the new group commander by providing advice and continuity as the new group commander assumes command and develops goals, activities, and plans for the following year.

The instructors may also assign special assistant(s) to complete projects to improve administration of the AFJROTC program.

SUPPORT SQUADRON

The support flight is a group of people who complete the behind-the-scenes work that ensures success of the entire group.

The members of the support squadron are appointed to their positions based on performance and ability. Those appointed to these positions will be afforded respect recognizing their positions in the chain-of-command.

Key to their position is the responsibility to enforce all AFJROTC standards.

The Support Squadron is responsible for:

Supervising the cadet promotion and recognition programs and process.

Monitoring and tracking award and ribbon criteria for each cadet.

Provides information concerning promotion, recognition, awards, and ribbons to the DC for publication and announcement.

Compiling, submitting, and posting of positive and negative reports earned by cadets for curricular and extracurricular activities. Reports results to the group executive officer.

Coordinating with the DC to maintain attendance records for group staff meetings, briefings, commander’s call, leadership training, extracurricular and curricular activities, and special functions.

Collects, consolidates, and files all positive and negative cadet reports and records.

Recommending and coordinating with commanders and instructor staff, cadet assignments, including changes, to various flights, teams, committees, etc.

Maintaining records and files.

Authenticating, publishing, distributing, and filing all group administrative publications where applicable. This includes maintaining administrative files and correspondence.

Keeping, publishing and posting minutes of the Group staff meeting.

Publishing, posting, and filing cadet orders.

LOGISTICS SQUADRON

The Logistics Squadron’s main focus is logistics. They are responsible for the maintenance, security, record keeping, issue, and turn-in of all U.S. government and C.E. King High School property. The Logistics Squadron coordinates the securing of property with the instructors.

Some of the duties are to:

Quality control of the AFJROTC Clothing and Equipment Records for eachcadet. Maintain all cadet supply records in proper order. Ensuredata entry into the Cadet Information and Management System (CIMS).

Maintain accountability of all equipment and supplies used bythe unit (accountable and non-accountable).

Conduct periodic inventories of the on-hand supplies and equipment; submit weekly reports to the instructor staff on the availability of supplies and on the condition of equipment.

Ensure that adequate cleaning materials are available for useduring assigned maintenance activities.

In coordination with the group command chief master sergeant, make periodic inspections of the national, state, organizational colors, and guidons for serviceability.

Maintain security of all items of clothing and equipment in thesupply room and training aids storage area.

Maintain the supply rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

Maintain a running inventory of all supplies/property; determinesupply requirements; and prepare requisitions for equipment andsupplies required for the cadet group.

Issue clothing, insignia, and other supply items as directed by the group commander, deputy group commander for operations, or the instructor staff.

Collect excess and broken equipment and clothing and secure in the storage room for disposal.

Prepare and file correspondence and coordinate disposal when specifically directed by the instructor staff.

Perform other duties as assigned by the group commander, deputy group commander, or the instructor staff.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS

Extra-curricular teams and activities are important. Cadets appointed to positions for extra-curricular activities provide supervision for participating members. Cadets placed in these positions may not be the highest-ranking cadets. However in this case, while the activity is meeting, they are in-charge regardless of the rank of other participating members. Generally these lower ranking cadets are placed in these positions because they possess special ability, attitude, or for leadership development. Higher ranking cadets will support and assist these cadets by setting the example of the mature follower.

Kitty Hawk Air Society Commander

The Kitty Hawk Air Society Commander leads the Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) which is the AFJROTC equivalent of the National Air Society. The KHAS commander and the members assist the group commander by encouraging academic success for all cadets, sponsoring AFJROTC community service projects, and organizing fundraising and social events. Members may also serve as tutors or reading buddies for middle and elementary school children.

Drill Team, Color Guard, and Saber Team Commanders

Primary duties are to:

Recruit and organize the cadet drill team, color guard, and saber team.

Be the authority on drill procedures and ceremonies.

Insure superb drill team, color guard, and saber team appearance by training, preparation, and inspection.

Develop a training plan and conduct practice sessions.

Schedule practice and performance times; coordinate these activities with the squadron commander. Ensure flawless performances by practicing at the event site prior to the performance.

Represent C.E. King High School AFJROTC at school sporting events and other activities as directed by the group commander and the instructor staff.

Supervise maintenance and care of the assigned storage space.

Develop the equipment maintenance program for drill team and color guard, and saber team items.

Advise the squadron commander about successes and problems as required.

Coordinate uniform, flag, and weapon requirements with the logistics staff.

Secondary duties include organizing groups of honor guard members to teach flag honors to middle and elementary school children.

RANK

“Rank" is a term used by AFJROTC to classify cadets. Rank is the title held by a cadet to signify their position within the organization and level of responsibility.

Cadets are classified as enlisted or officers. In the Air Force you must have at least a four year college degree to become an officer. To be enlisted, a high school diploma is required. Keep in mind, in the Air Force many enlisted have four year college degrees or more.

Within AFJROTC, academic standing, performance, interest, and leadership ability determine whether a cadet is classified as enlisted or officer.

ENLISTED STRUCTURE

Within the enlisted ranks are three divisions based on experience and skill.

Airmen comprise the first tier. These enlisted positions are usually entry level and signify developing skills, maturity, and responsibility. Talented airmen in this tier may be given some basic training and supervisory duties.

Noncommissioned officers who comprise the second tier are those personnel who have advanced above the first three entry-level positions and serve in training and supervisory capacities for those personnel in lower grades. They are developing their abilities to assume more responsibility.

Senior Noncommissioned officers comprise the third tier. Their role is to manage the training and supervision of the first two tiers and integrate the efforts of all into accomplishing the mission.

OFFICER STRUCTURE

Officers direct activities to ensure mission accomplishment. Officers have authority over lower ranking officers and enlisted personnel. Advancement to higher ranks and grades are based on ability, skill, experience, and potential.

The chart on this page indicates the rank that corresponds to each position.

The chart on this page identifies the rank insignia for AFJROTC cadets within our organization.

Position Ideal Minimum Rank Maximum Rank Max NumberOf Positions

Group Commander Lieutenant Colonel Colonel 1

Vice Commander Major Lieutenant Colonel 1

Squadron Commander Captain Major 5

Flight Commander Second Lieutenant Captain 10

Flight Sergeant Staff Sergeant Master Sergeant 10

Guidon Bearer Airman First Class Staff Sergeant 10

Element Leader Airman Senior Airman 40

Cadet Team Members Airman Basic Staff Sergeant Unlimited

Support Flight Staff Airman First Lieutenant 12

Special Assistants Chief Master Sergeant Colonel Generally Limited To

Two Per Year.

Kitty Hawk Air Society Commander

Captain Colonel 1

Honor Guard Commander

Master Sergeant Captain 1

CHAPTER FIVEVALUES, CHARACTER, AND CONDUCT OF CADETS

INTRODUCTION

People become successful by exhibiting qualities of competence, intelligence, good judgment, decisiveness, and initiative. The underlying principle that enables a person to have these qualities is personal values, character, and conduct. People with mature values, character, and conduct inspire others to follow them by setting the example in all they do.

In order for you to realize your highest potential, you must maintain the highest values and character while demonstrating excellence in your self-discipline, high ideals, good manners, social grace, appropriate dress and personal grooming (in or out of uniform).

Cadets are expected to demonstrate excellent values, character, and conduct at all times. This will reflect credit upon themselves, their parents, the Corps, C.E. King High School, and the AFROTC program.

Cadets who demonstrate excellence earn opportunities for increased responsibilities, promotions in rank, trips, and other activities. Likewise, cadets who do not demonstrate excellence in their values, character, and conduct lose these opportunities.

VALUES

A value system is a set of ideals that we use every day to make decisions. Values do not involve involuntary behavior, such as reflexes. Ethical conduct involves freely chosen behavior (chosen by a person or group of people) based on beliefs that are thought to be very important.

AFJROTC has its own set of organizational values. Find a group of successful people, and you'll find they share many of the same traits. Among these is a common set of values that cadets have discovered as the secret to their success.

Cadets who consistently achieve at high levels have developed a set of values which are consistent with AFJROTC. These values play a central role in helping them determine what to do, and are called core values.

CORE VALUES

CADET HONOR CODE

"I WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT, STEAL, OR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO."

These simple words provide the basis for a personal code of honesty that will sustain you for the rest of your life.

The Honor Code is specific and clear in what it demands. You are expected to have complete integrity and honesty in both word and deed; you avoid evasive or misleading statements. You will do your own work on assignments that are to be graded.

The purpose of the code goes beyond the part of your life that involves AFJROTC. It should become your ethical code and lifestyle. You should be an honorable person people can trust and respect.

The Honor Code belongs to you. Maintaining the high standards of trustworthiness is your responsibility. The Honor Code requires self-control and conscious effort at all times. When someone breaks the honor code you must hold them accountable. A rule not enforced is no longer a rule. For everyone in AFJROTC to trust and respect each other, we must have the honor code. This is why correcting another cadet is so important.

Developing habits of honesty are difficult for some. If you become aware of a cadet who is less than honest, confront them in private and give them the opportunity to correct the behavior themselves. If the person correctly modifies their behavior, then learning has taken place and nothing more needs to be done.

However, should a cadet’s behavior continually be dishonest and then be self-corrected when confronted, you should report the trend of improper behavior up the chain-of-command to the group commander. If you become aware of lying, stealing or cheating, when the cadet does not correct their own behavior—report the episode through the chain-of-command to the cadet corps commander. The commander will investigate the charges and recommend appropriate action to the instructors. The instructors will take action deemed appropriate in each case.

Remember, it isn’t just you not lying, cheating or stealing; tolerating it is also a violation.

Personal integrity is an important part of AFJROTC and life.

Integrity First, Service Before Self, And Excellence In All We Do

We encourage you to think about these core values and how they can help you to achieve long-term success. Once you've thought about them, we ask you to think about the kind of AFJROTC program we can have at C.E. King High School if all cadets share these core values.

These are the Air Force Core Values. These values exist for all members of the Air Force family—officer, enlisted, and civilian; active, guard, reserve, and retired; executive, middle, and junior management; civil servants; and contractors.

Air Force Junior ROTC has also adopted these values because they help ensure personal, professional, and organizational success.

Integrity First Integrity is a character trait. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the "moral compass"—the inner voice; the voice of self-control; the basis for the trust imperative in today's world. Integrity is the ability to hold together and properly regulate all of the elements of a personality. A person of integrity, for example, is capable of acting on conviction. A person of integrity can control impulses and appetites.

Service Before Self tells us that service to others takes precedence over personal desires.

Excellence In All We Do directs us to develop a sustained passion for continuous improvement and innovation that will propel us individually and as a group into a long-term, upward spiral of accomplishment and performance.

These core values: Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do are the keys to healthy relationships, having a purposeful perspective to better our communities and society, and provide direction for our actions.

As you develop these values within yourself, you'll find success much easier to gain and maintain.

● Everything we do individually and collectively is “First Class.” This is excellence in all we do applied. When people work together to provide a first class experience, they enjoy the experience, others notice, and want to find enjoyment too.

● This is a cadet run unit—cadets do it or it doesn’t happen. Cadets want to be involved in running things. Instructors want you to learn by doing. This is a busy AFJROTC program and the instructors cannot do everything and shouldn’t do everything—they’d be hampering the cadets learning through experience. The instructors provide the

opportunity, while ensuring cadets follow school and Air Force policies and procedures.

● Education after high school is essential to your welfare and is expected as part of being in AFJROTC. This is all about your life and success as you define it. Education after high school is the price of admission to life.

● Everyone works together and behaves in ways to bring credit to themselves, other cadets, the AFJROTC program, C.E. King High School, and their families. Working together, supporting one another, helping everyone to succeed is the key to happiness.

● We work hard, and play hard…in that order. This core value helps us to keep things in perspective and helps establish priorities. It also reminds us to have fun along the way.

If we can develop these values within our AFJROTC Cadet Corps, just think how we'll all get along and what we'll accomplish.

CHARACTER

Character development is a key objective of Air Force Junior ROTC. Outstanding talent is valued, but outstanding character is priceless.

Warren Bennis Ph.D., is the founding chairman of the University of Southern California’s Leadership Institute. He is a highly successful person who has studied, taught, and authored 18 books on leadership. Bennis is qualified to state, “A person’s leadership ability is the result of combining judgment and character.”

C.E. King High School AFJROTC provides the opportunity to develop good judgment when working with others in a variety of situations. AFJROTC creates an excellent environment to develop your character. The leader you become is up to you!

The Six Pillars of Character

Citizenship: Participate to make our school/community better, Cooperate, Respect authority, Obey laws/rules, Be a good neighbor, Stay informed, Vote, and Protect the environment.

Trustworthiness: Demonstrate trustworthiness, Be honest; do not lie, deceive, cheat, steal, or condone, Be reliable—your word is a promise and a bond in relationships, Have the courage to do the right thing, Build and

maintain a good reputation, and Be loyal--a cadet stands by the school, family, friends, and country.

Respect: Treat everyone with respect, Follow the Golden Rule, treating others how you would like to be treated, Tolerate differences with civility and communication, Use good manners--not bad, profane, obscene, or vulgar language, Consider the feelings of others, Do not threaten, hit, or hurt anyone, and deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.

Responsibility: Do what’s right, persevere—always do your best, use self-control, be self-disciplined, think before you act, and be accountable for choices.

Fairness: Play by the rules, Take turns and share, be open-minded and listen to others, do not take advantage of situations or others, and do not blame others carelessly.

Caring: Be kind, show you care, and be compassionate, Help others in need, Express gratitude, and forgive others.

Work to develop these traits for yourself, your friends, fellow students, family members, and others. As you develop these traits you’ll learn to develop teamwork. Teamwork will serve you the rest of your life—at school, at work, and at home with your family!

CONDUCT

With socially acceptable values and character, conduct is generally not a problem. AFJROTC is a leadership development program designed to help you to be successful as an adult. What distinguishes a successful person from an unsuccessful one is that the successful person has the knowledge and skill to conduct themselves appropriately in every situation.

It is important to understand that the nature of AFJROTC, as well as its high visibility within the school and the community, requires its members to adhere to higher conduct standards than might normally be found among the student body.

CONCLUSION

For meeting these higher standards, cadets earn opportunities for increased responsibilities, promotions in rank, trips, and other activities. Likewise, cadets who do not meet standards lose these opportunities.

Your success, the success of your fellow cadets, and your AFJROTC program is strongly influenced by how others judge our conduct. How a cadet conducts themselves on and off campus does have a positive or negative impact. Ask an instructor for examples.

CHAPTER SIXCUSTOMS AND COURTESIES

INTRODUCTION

Proper etiquette is the customary rules of conduct or behavior in a polite society. Our civilized society operates smoother and is more pleasant to live, go to school, or work in, when all members practice proper etiquette and good manners.

The axiom, "treat others as you want to be treated," is a good one to live by and is the desired behavior of all cadets.

CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES

Cadet leaders have the responsibility and authority to deal with violations of military customs or courtesy. However, cadet leaders will exercise discretion in enforcing military customs and courtesy—praise in public, correct in private. Cadets will not be placed in an embarrassing situation by a public reprimand. All cadets should politely correct inappropriate behavior.

You will show your respect for AFJROTC instructors, active duty personnel, school faculty and staff, or any guest speakers by appropriately addressing them by their title, or by "Sir or Ma'am."

Military officers, who are guest speakers or visitors to our unit, require the class to come to the position of attention when that person enters the room for the first time. The first cadet to observe the visitor enter the unit is responsible for calling all cadets to the position of attention.

You are expected to utilize proper etiquette and good manners when dealing with school administrators, teachers, students, and fellow cadets.

Cadets should say “please” and “thank you,” not keep people waiting, not gossip, use proper telephone etiquette, and use “Yes Sir/Ma'am” when addressing AFJROTC instructors, other military service members, cadet officers and noncommissioned officers, and other visitors at all times.

Cadets will not be disrespectful, inconsiderate, threatening, or use vulgarity towards anyone. You will not be loud, disruptive, or participate in any form of "horseplay."

Cadets will not sleep or place their heads upon their desk unless authorized by an instructor due to illness.

Cadets will not write on desks, chairs, walls, chalkboards, whiteboards, bulletin boards, or on any other visual aid without the instructor's permission.Cadets will adhere to all school policies pertaining to behavior and dress codes. Refer to the school's student handbook for more information.

Following Directions

Another important custom is how you follow directions. If a command is given by a higher ranking cadet, the command should be executed as soon as possible without showing any disrespect. Of course, you should refuse to do something that is unsafe or inappropriate.

If you’re not sure how to complete a task, feel free to ask for instructions first. Once you’re confident in doing the task, then do so promptly and to the best of your ability. If you run into a problem, immediately let the person who gave you instructions know so they can help.

Terms of Address

Always observe the practice of saying YES, SIR/MA’AM or NO, SIR/MA’AM to adults and to cadets of higher rank than you.

Always observe the use of cadet titles when participating in Air Force Junior ROTC activities.

You may find difficult at first but it will soon become habit. You’ll find as an adult that using proper terms of address is often the key to success.

Below are the proper terms of address in formal and informal situations. Let common sense be your guide as to which to use. When in doubt, you’ll never be wrong using the formal term or address.

Formal Rank/Term of Address

Informal Term of Address

Abbreviated Rank

Cadet Airman Basic Airman C/ABCadet Airman Airman C/AmnCadet Airman First Class Airman C/A1CCadet Senior Airman Airman C/SrACadet Staff Sergeant Sergeant C/SSgtCadet Technical Sergeant Sergeant C/TSgtCadet Master Sergeant Sergeant C/MSgtCadet Senior Master Sergeant Sergeant C/SMSgtCadet Chief Master Sergeant Chief C/CMSgtCadet Second Lieutenant Lieutenant C/2 LtCadet First Lieutenant Lieutenant C/1 LtCadet Captain Captain C/CaptCadet Major Major C/MajCadet Lieutenant Colonel Colonel C/Lt ColCadet Colonel Colonel C/Col

Position of Honor.

This military courtesy began centuries ago when men fought with swords. Since men were primarily right-handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right side. The left side became a defensive position since the shield was normally carried with the left hand/arm. Units were proud of their fighting ability, and thus, the right side (sword-bearing side) or the right of the battle line became the position of honor, assumed by great warriors and leaders. Therefore, cadets should, while in uniform, walk or sit on the LEFT side of an AFJROTC instructor, military service member, or senior cadet officer who assumes the position of honor on the RIGHT.

SALUTING

The salute is a traditional greeting between military people. The salute is deeply rooted in military history from when warriors would raise their right hands to show that they did not possess a weapon, to when a knight raised their visors with their right hand as a sign of greeting, and to when American soldiers removed their "3-corner" hats to greet others and show them respect.

The salute is a way of saying "Hello" while showing respect to officers senior in rank. Sometimes the hand salute is rendered to honor the national flag, a mark of respect for our country.

The way cadets execute a salute is important. A smart salute indicates pride of self and the corps. A sloppy, lackadaisical salute indicates lack of confidence and pride.

Cadets should develop the habit of carrying books or other objects with their left hand to free the right hand for saluting. Here are some saluting rules. Your instructors will teach you the proper manner of saluting and the rules that govern its use.

• Salutes are exchanged when in uniform and are optional when out of uniform.

Cadets of lesser rank will salute cadet officers.

Junior grade officers will salute officers of higher rank when in uniform.

Enlisted cadets are not required to salute each other. However, they may as a sign of mutual respect.

When in uniform and outdoors, salute all military officers, AFJROTC instructors, and cadet officers in uniform.

Except for formal reporting situations, you are not normally required to salute while indoors. The flight sergeant will salute the flight commander after taking attendance prior to the beginning of class.

The flight commander will salute the SASI/ASI when reporting the class is ready for instruction.

There are special saluting procedures for the Honor Guard.

Begin the salute in sufficient time to allow the senior cadet/military officer/instructor time to return it. Normally, begin the salute about 6 paces from the person, and hold the salute until the person returns the salute. If you are carrying articles in both hands, you do not need to salute, but recognize the person with a friendly verbal greeting. The person will render a salute to you, and respond to your greeting

OFFICE PROTOCOL

The Instructor office area is a work area and therefore considered a limited- access areas. All cadets will request permission from the instructors prior to entering the office area.

Cadet office areas are also work areas and are limited to those having official business. The cadet group staff is responsible for controlling this area.

Cadets will conduct their business in mature manner. Cadets will not sit or lean on desks, lie on the floor, or lean against walls.

Storage areas and desk drawers are off limits to all cadets unless specifically approved by the instructors.

Telephone Etiquette

Telephone etiquette will be used when using an instructor’s phone. We often receive phone calls from school administrators, AFJROTC headquarters, businesses, and supporters of our program. The phone will be used only for official business or to arrange transportation to or from school. Here are a few guidelines:

Answer the phone using the following script:

“Good morning/afternoon, Air Force Junior ROTC, Cadet (rank and last name) speaking. How may I help you?

When taking a message get the caller’s name, organization, telephone number, and the message. Be sure to indicate who the message is for, the date and time it was received, and your name.

Use polite language, voice tone and speed, while remembering to use proper terms of address. Be sure to speak clearly.

Before you hang up, thank the caller for calling.

MEETINGS

Cadets who accept a leadership role or who fill a position on a special team or activity are required to attend all meetings for the position or activity. As a leader you are expected to work with your employer to ensure you can meet your leadership responsibilities, to include attending AFJROTC meetings. It is courteous to inform the chain of command in advance (as early as possible) if there is a conflict preventing your attendance.

Cadets should come to meetings prepared to contribute to the discussions and decisions that will be made. Cadets are responsible to ensure the business of the meeting is communicated to all cadets in the chain-of-command.

SOCIAL/CEREMONIAL FUNCTIONS

Within AFJROTC we have several social/ceremonial functions where special customs and courtesies are expected. You will be taught them as you need them. What you learn through these functions will help you feel comfortable in similar situations later in life.

CONCLUSION

Each of the rules provided here have a direct relationship to unwritten behavior expected in the world at large today. For example, carrying items in the left hand allows people to shake hands upon meeting in other professions. With a little thought on your part, you can find the connection to everything we expect. You’ll be better prepared for success in life, by applying them. The practice of etiquette in all situations is the mark of a sophisticated person. The role of education is to teach people how to respond appropriately in ALL situations. By learning and practicing the customs and courtesies we use in AFJROTC, you’re well on your way to success and sophistication in all situations.

The customs and courtesies you display have a big impact on you, your fellow cadets, and your AFJROTC program!

CHAPTER SEVENAPPEARANCE AND GROOMING STANDARDS

INTRODUCTION

As Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, you are developing the behaviors and habits for success as adults. A key component for success is how you attend to appearance and grooming details. As a young adult in AFJROTC your appearance and grooming not only reflects on you, it reflects on your fellow cadets, your organization, your school, and your family. Look sharp! Others are counting on you.

Your dress and appearance for AFJROTC applies whenever you are participating in an AFJROTC sponsored event.

When you are not in uniform you must still meet C.E. King high School’s dress code.

STANDARDS THAT ALWAYS APPLY

The body is clean and deodorant is used.

Hair is clean, neatly cut, and groomed in a manner free of dreadlocks, tight curls, geometrical designs, etc.

Hands and nails are clean; nails are trimmed.

● Clothes and shoes are clean and in good repair.

STANDARDS WHEN NOT IN UNIFORM

Visible body piercings/jewelry, other than earrings, are not worn.

Shaves are neat and close.

Clothes are worn appropriately and within C.E. King High School dress code.

School I.D. is on and visible and electronic devices (including cell phones) are off and in your backpack

STANDARDS WHEN IN UNIFORM

These standards include when you are wearing the all AFJROTC blue uniforms, PT Uniform, or AFJROTC Spirit shirt.We have these standards because they make sense and garner support for you and your AFJROTC program.

AFJROTC cadets in uniform will comply with the following standards:

HAIR:

For males the hair must not be more than one and a quarter inch in thickness. Hair must present a tapered appearance following the natural shape of the head when viewed from any angle and terminate above the ears and above the top of the shirt collar, in back. The thickness of the hair must not exceed one-quarter inch at these termination points. Hair must not touch the eyebrows when brushed down. Hair may not be groomed in a manner to meet this standard when in uniform and be able to exceed this standard when out of uniform or off campus.

For females when wearing any AFJROTC blue uniform the hair must not exceed three inches in thickness. When groomed, the thickness of the hair must not interfere with the wear of a properly fitting hat and must not extend below the bottom of the back of the collar, when viewed from any side. Hair must not touch the eyebrows when groomed.

For males and females, the hairstyle must be conservative, avoiding the fad or extreme. Hair must be neatly groomed, combed, or brushed. Hairstyles where a portion of the hair is noticeably longer or thicker than another portion are unacceptable. Hair may be colored or highlighted provided a natural hair color is maintained.

Hair mascara is unacceptable. Obvious hair extensions are unacceptable. Grooming aids such as hair spray, gel, or mousse may be used provided they are not used in excess

HAIR ACCESSORIES:

Females may use hairpins, barrettes, combs, bands, elastics, and scrunchies to style their hair provided they are similar to their hair color, natural in appearance, and are without ornamentation.

SIDEBURNS/SHAVES:

Male sideburns must not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear. Sideburns must present a tapered appearance that extends from the haircut. The termination point must be in a straight line, horizontal to the ground when standing at attention. Sideburns must not be flared to give the appearance of being wider than any other part of the sideburn. Males must be clean-shaven. The neck will be clean-shaven to a point even with the bottom of the voice box.

GLASSES:

Wearing sunglasses during inspections/formations is not permitted.

Glasses with sun-sensitive lenses are permitted provided the pupil of the eye can be seen.

Multi-color and reflective lenses or those with words or designs are unacceptable.

Glasses' frames will be conservative in design and must be free of obvious designs or trademark words (example: Oakley).

Note: Sunglasses may be worn when in uniform, when not participating in an inspection/formation. When in uniform, sunglasses must meet the above requirements with the exception that the lenses must be either gray or dark blue.

JEWELRY:

EARRINGS: Females may wear one pair of small spherical (ball) silver, gold, pearl or diamond stud, one per ear, in the lowest hole of the earlobe. If clip-on earrings are worn, the clutch band may not hang below the earlobe. The wear of clear healing posts are authorized. You should plan to purchase clear healing posts as part of the decision to get your ears pierced.

Males will not wear earrings.

NECKLACE/BRACELETS/WATCH:

These items must be conservative in design and appearance. Bracelets must be metal and no wider than one inch. Watch bands may be metal, leather, plastic, fabric, or any combination. You may only wear one each.

For males and females, necklaces if worn by either males or females must not be visible when wearing any AFJROTC blue uniform.

BODY JEWELRY: If visible, will not be worn. Tongue studs are visible when talking; therefore, will not be worn. MAKE-UP: Females may wear make-up that presents a clean, healthy, and conservative appearance. When selecting make-up, choose colors that complement your natural coloring.

Males: Will not wear make-up.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

Do not wear or use earphones or headphones while in any uniform, unless required by the instructors.

Do not use pagers, cell phones, MP3 players, or games unless required by the instructors. Do not carry them where they are visible unless required by the instructors. When required by the instructors, they must be clipped to the waistband or purse or be carried in the left hand when not in use.

CONCLUSION

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets influence the tone and tempo of the school on uniform days. You do this by setting the example by your appearance and

grooming. You may not realize the effect you have, but others do! You are leading by the way you look, individually and as a cadet corps. Realizing how you influence others by your appearance is important to success in dealing with others.

These standards are common-sense guidelines used by successful people. In addition, many aspects of our standards are guided by AFJROTC and school requirements for cadets and students. Cadets in other AFJROTC programs have not met these standards in the past. As a result, there are some places/military installations where AFJROTC cadets are not welcome.

We want to be welcomed everywhere we go!

CHAPTER EIGHTUNIFORM ISSUE, WEAR, AND CARE

INTRODUCTION

The AFJROTC blue uniforms are, with certain exceptions, the same as that worn by active-duty personnel. Cadets must constantly be aware of the responsibility for maintaining the uniform in good order, and for wearing it correctly. Cadets are expected to honor the uniform—to wear it properly and with pride.

Whenever you wear the uniform—during class, at cadet social functions, and during base visits—you represent all of AFJROTC. How you wear the uniform

exposes you and the Air Force to praise or fault from fellow cadets, fellow students, and society at large.

The designated uniform day is Thursday, unless otherwise instructed. You will wear it properly to school, during the entire school day, and home from school. In the case that you miss a uniform day, Friday will be the make-up day.

Each member of AFJROTC must maintain high standards of dress and personal appearance. Cadets will present a neat and well-groomed appearance to their fellow citizens.

Uniforms must be kept clean, neat, and in good condition. Badges, insignia, belt buckles, and other metallic devices must be maintained in issued luster and condition.

Additionally, many of our cadets are the sons and daughters of these military members. These people have high uniform and personal appearance expectations for our program.

Each cadet must present the best image possible for our program to be credible and garner the support of the community.

UNIFORM ISSUE

First year (AS1) cadets will not be issued an Air Force uniform during the first quarter (grading period) they are enrolled in AFJROTC. These cadets will be required to wear Khaki pants with a black belt, the blue AFJROTC spirit shirt and a pair of serviceable tennis or casual shoes. Shirt will be tucked in at all times and the pants will not be baggy or sagging below the waist. Cadets will be required to adhere to grooming standard IAW AFJROTCI 36-2001.

First year (AS1) cadets who have met promotion requirements as well as second, third, and fourth year (AS2, 3, and 4) cadets will be issued the standard uniform issue within four (4) weeks of enrollment. The standard Air Force uniform issue consists of the following items:

Short Sleeve Shirt/Blouse (2 each)Pants/Slacks (2 each)--Skirts may be issued in place of slacks for female cadetsService Coat (1 each)Light Weight Jacket/windbreaker (1 each)Oxford shoes (1 pair)Belt with buckle (1 each)Tie or Tie Tab (1 each)Flight Cap (1 each)

All cadets will be issued one set (T-Shirt/Shorts) of Physical Training (PT) items. Cadets will be required to wear this uniform for PT every Friday during the school year.

All cadets will also be issued a name tag as well as rank, ribbons, and badges as there are earned. Cadets will purchase subsequent items should they become unserviceable or lost.

UNIFORMS ARE ISSUED ON LOAN

Protecting government property is each cadet’s responsibility. All uniforms and equipment items are loaned to you by the United States Air Force. These items remain the property of the Air Force. Other items of equipment belong to, or are the responsibility of, C.E. King High School. Each item of your uniform and all equipment must be accounted for at all times. You will be held personally accountable for all items issued to you or under your control.

At the time you are issued your uniform and items of equipment, you will be required to sign a Uniform Issue Receipt and place your initials on each line for individual items of uniform and equipment issued.

Each item then becomes your personal responsibility. If you lose it or willfully or negligently destroy it, you will be required to pay for it. At the time of issue of uniforms and equipment, you will be advised of the cost of each item issued. The cost of replacement, however, will be the cost that is in effect when your account is cleared.

To preclude unnecessary expenses to the cadet and/or delay of grades or diplomas, and to provide for efficient turn-in of uniforms and equipment, the following suggestions are offered:

Don’t leave uniform items in unlocked lockers or unattended.

Don’t lend uniform items to other cadets or persons.

Don’t permit another cadet or person to turn-in your items of uniform or equipment.

Don’t carry the flight cap with your books. If not being worn, tuck it under your belt.

Don’t lend insignia items or similar items to your girl/boy friend.

Don’t leave your uniform items in the care of others.

Be alert for items of uniform equipment left or misplaced by another cadet. Turn such items in to the instructors.

Clothing items that become worn-out or otherwise unserviceable should be turned in to an instructor as soon as possible. If the unserviceable condition is due to fair wear and tear and normal use, the items will be replaced at no cost. Items of clothing that do not fit properly must be exchanged.

When turning in or exchanging uniform items or other equipment deal only with an instructor.

LOST/DESTROYED UNIFORM ITEMS

Cadets are responsible for the maintenance and weekly cleaning of their issued uniform. Cadets will pay the replacement cost of any items lost or destroyed due to their negligence. Should an item become unserviceable due to normal wear and tear, cadets should return the item as soon as possible for assessment and replacement.

UNIFORM TURN-IN

All uniforms are issued clean. To ensure all uniforms are thoroughly cleaned to eliminate the possibility of infection, all uniforms must be professionally cleaned prior to being issued to another cadet. AFJROTC policy is that the cadet should be responsible for returning a clean uniform.

All cadets are required to return all issued items at the end of each school year or when withdrawing from the course. Uniform items do not need to be cleaned upon turn in however; all items must be in serviceable condition. Cadet attending Summer Leadership School will be allowed to keep their uniform throughout the summer.

UNIFORM WEAR

Thursdays are considered uniform day. Cadets will be briefed on the uniform requirements weekly.

All cadets will be graded on the appropriate wear of the uniform. Cadets not in uniform will receive a “zero.” Cadet may make-up the uniform wear grade prior to the end of the 3-week grading period and receive a grade no higher than “70.” Once we enter into the next 3-week grading period, the

grade cannot be made up. Cadets who are absent on uniform day will also receive a “zero,” however; cadets will be able to make-up the uniform grade, if the absence is “excused,” prior to the end of the 3-week grading period with no penalty. Cadets wearing a uniform for a make-up grade after the 3-week period will receive a grade no higher than “70.”

You may wear the uniform in situations that would bring credit to you, C.E. King High School, and the United States of America. weddings, funerals, and the prom are some examples where properly wearing the Service Dress Uniform would be acceptable.

When Not To Wear The Uniform

You will not wear the uniform when it would bring discredit upon the Armed Forces, C.E. King High School, and AFJROTC.

Cadets will not wear uniform items while participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches or rallies, or in any public demonstration where the cadet is implying Air Force supports the cause of the activity.Cadets will not wear uniform items while furthering political activities, private employment, or commercial interests. You will not wear the uniform while working in an off-campus civilian capacity. Hitchhiking, performing hard labor, engaging in sports activities, etc., while wearing the uniform is not permitted.

Cadets will not wear the uniform with civilian attire. For example, grade insignia, cap devices, badges and insignia, distinctive buttons, etc.

UNIFORM CARE

Cadets are taught how to properly care for all uniforms and accouterments. Cadets are also taught how to iron, shine shoes, and tie their neckties.

Laundry And Dry-Cleaning

To prevent damage to the uniforms and to prevent you from being charged for them, they should be laundered or dry-cleaned as indicated

Laundry

The following items are to be washed in warm water, permanent press cycles, with no bleach. We recommend the use of a pre-treatment for stains, particularly in the armpits and on the neckline.

Light Blue Shirt or Blouse

Athletic Attire Socks

The following items should be lightly starched and ironed for best appearance:

Light Blue Shirt or Blouse. You should crease the sleeves. Do not use military creases on the front and back.

The following items can be dry cleaned or hand-washed using a cold-water cleaner, such as Woollite. These items can be ironed for best appearance. Always use a DAMP pressing cloth with a warm iron.

Flight Cap

Necktie

Necktab

Belt

Dry-Cleaning

The following items are to be dry-cleaned only.

Service Dress Coat (Suit Coat)

Dark Blue Trousers/Slacks (Suit Pants)

Lightweight Jacket

To save on dry-cleaning, these items can be wiped off with a damp cloth to remove dirt and light stains. Also, these items should be hung properly on hangers immediately after wearing them. These items can be touched up with an iron for best appearance. Always use a DAMP pressing cloth with a warm iron. DO NOT CREASE THE COAT OR JACKET SLEEVES.

Wear of the Lightweight Blue Jacket

This jacket is always worn with the zipper zipped up at least halfway.

Cadets will bring the lightweight jacket to school and wear it when the temperature is below 60 degrees according to television, radio, web-based weather reports.

When outdoor activities are planned they will be conducted unless it is raining steadily, or the temperature is below 32 degrees based on temperature, wind-chill, and dew-point. If the temperature is above 60 degrees, wear of the jacket is optional. However if an outdoor formation is conducted, no jackets will be worn for the formation.

● In cold weather, suitable coats and gloves.

● Appropriate (instructor approved) hat. Hats are never worn indoors or in vehicles.

CONCLUSION

When you wear the AFJROTC uniform, you are no longer just another invisible teenager—you stand out. People notice. And the impression they form about you, your fellow cadets, AFJROTC, C.E. King High School, and your family is based on what they see.

You will find people will show you respect. They will call you sir or ma’am. They will open doors for you. We’ve even had cases where adults have pumped gas for cadet in uniform. Rightly or wrongly, you have a responsibility to represent everyone in a positive light. Within the community we have a good reputation and as a result we receive considerable support. Each cadet must present the best image possible for our program to continue to be credible and garner additional support. That support benefits you and your fellow cadets.

CHAPTER NINE

SPECIFIC UNIFORM WEAR AND INSPECTION STANDARDS, UNIFORM DIAGRAMS AND TIPS

WEEKLY UNIFORM INSPECTIONS

Inspections will be conducted weekly by the instructors or the flight commander on Thursday. These inspections will count be a significant portion of your grade. Cadets who are absent will make up the uniform inspection on Friday.

SPECIFIC UNIFORM WEAR & INSPECTION STANDARDS

FLIGHT CAP:

Officers wear an AFJROTC cap pin on the flight cap.

Males wear the flight cap approximately one inch above the eyebrows centered on the head front to back, with a slight tilt to the wearer’s right side. No hair can be seen on the forehead coming from under the front edge of the cap. The opening on the top of the cap should be “closed” and not crushed.

Females wear the flight cap approximately one and one-half inches above the eyebrows centered on the head front to back, with a slight tilt to the wearer’s right side. Hair may be seen on the forehead coming from under the front edge of the cap. The opening on the top of the cap should be “open” and not crushed. The hair at the back of the head, if put up in a bun, should be positioned so the back of the cap fits to the natural contour of the back of the head.

Flight caps when not worn are carried tucked into the belt on the left side of the body. The opening of the flight cap is toward the back, with the side with the AFJROTC Officer’s cap pin facing out. The beret is folded appropriately to fit between belt loops. No more than an inch of the flight cap or beret extends above the belt. Flight caps and berets are never carried by inserting them through the shirt and epaulette.

SHIRT OR BLOUSE AND SERVICE DRESS COAT:

Shirts and blouses must fit properly at the neck and at the end of the sleeve. The shirt or blouse must be tucked-in, presenting a neat appearance. Cadets with baggy shirts or blouses should have them altered or use "military tucks." When ties and tabs are worn the top button must be buttoned.

Undergarments should not be noticeable through the shirt or blouse due to color or design. T-shirts will be "V"-neck, white, and the sleeves must be shorter than the uniform shirt sleeves.

The Service Dress Coat (SDC) chest size, sleeve length, and coat length must fit properly. Items may be placed in the pockets provided they are not visible or bulky.

RANK:

If authorized, rank must be properly placed on the uniform. See the enclosed diagrams at the end of the chapter.

PATCHES:

The AFJROTC and C.E. King High School patches must be sewn on the left and right sleeves respectively, one inch below the shoulder seam.

TIE/TAB: Males wear the tie using the full Windsor knot. Ties will be tightened so that no shirt material shows behind the tie where the tie, shirt, and neck meet. Collars will cover the tie on the sides and back. Instructions on how to tie a tie are found following the uniform diagrams at the end of the chapter.

Female tabs are worn in a similar manner. With the tab, do not have it so tight that the collar bunches up and the top corners of the collar at the neckline overlap. NAMETAG -- PLACEMENT:

Males center the nametag on, but not over, the top of the right chest pocket on the shirt.

Females center the nametag on the right chest and halfway between the right sleeve seam and the fly of the shirt, horizontal to the ground, as shown on the diagram at the end of the chapter, note #1. The bottom edge of the nametag must be even with the bottom edge of the lowest row of ribbons.

On the Service Dress Coat, nametags are worn centered between the lapel and shoulder seam on the right chest with the bottom of the nametag even with the top of the pocket on the left chest (see diagram for more specific details).

RIBBONS/ETC -- PLACEMENT:

Males center the bottom row of ribbons on, but not over, the top of the left chest pocket on the shirt.

Females center the bottom row of ribbons approximately halfway between the left sleeve seam and the fly of the blouse, horizontal to the ground. The bottom edge of the lowest row of ribbons must be even with the bottom edge of the nametag (see diagram for more specific details).

On the Service Dress Coat, males and females center the bottom row of ribbons on, but not over, the left chest pocket. Flight Program Badges are centered one half inch above the top row of ribbons. Kitty Hawk Air Society and other badges are worn as indicated on the diagrams within this chapter. Medals when earned and authorized for wear at an event are worn centered one half inch below the bottom row of ribbons.

BUTTONS/ZIPPERS/SNAPS:

Button all buttons, zip all zippers, and snap all snaps. Note: On the lightweight jacket, the zipper must be zipped up at least halfway (see diagram).

NAILS/POLISH:

Cadets’ nails must be clean and trimmed.

Females, who choose to use polish, must use conservative colors that complement their natural coloring. If polish is used, the same polish must be used on all fingernails. French manicures of conservative, complementary color are acceptable. Multicolored nails or nails with ornamentation are unacceptable.

Males do not polish their nails.

BELT/BUCKLE:

Must be the Air Force belt and buckle. When the belt is fastened into the buckle there will be no belt fabric showing between the buckle and belt tip and the leading edge of the belt tip will be even with the edge of the belt buckle.

Males will wear the male belt and buckle entered into the belt loops from the wearer’s left. The belt tip will be to the wearer’s left.

Females will wear the female belt and buckle entered into the belt loops from the wearer’s right. The belt tips will be to the wearer’s right

GIG LINE: Align the fly of the shirt or blouse, the fly of the pants, and the edge of the belt buckle (opposite end from the belt tip) so a straight vertical line is formed.

SERVICE PANTS:

Pants must fit neatly above the hips, on line with the "belly-button."

The leg openings of the pants must rest on the top of the shoe with a slight break in the front crease of the pants. Pants legs should be altered so that the rear leg openings of the pants are 7/8ths of an inch longer than the front. The rear of the pants leg should not extend below the top edge of the heel of the shoe.

Key rings or other objects must not be attached to belt loops.

Items will not protrude from the pockets; likewise, bulky items should not be placed in pockets. Do not allow articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, watch chains, checkbooks, handkerchiefs, and combs to be visible.

Hands may be placed in the pockets when standing. Hands may not be in the pockets when walking.

HOSE/SOCKS:

Females wear solid black socks without patterns, designs, logos, or ornamentation. They may wear hose similar to their skin color, except white or black. Females may wear navy blue hose, as an alternate. The hose must be without patterns, designs, logos, or ornamentation.

Males wear solid black socks without patterns, designs, logos, or ornamentation.

SHOES:

Shoes will be of the style issued. All cadets must wear leather shoes. Shoes will be clean, black, highly shined all the way around, edge-dressed, and without scuffs. Laces must be tied in a bow. Shoes should be in good repair; a shoe repair shop should replace heels when a pencil can be rolled under the back of the heel when standing at the position of attention.

Females may wear smooth black leather or patent leather pumps or flats with a plain vamp that they purchase at their own expense. The heel of the pump must not exceed two inches.

Cadet are encouraged to shine their shoes to a high gloss, using a “spit shine.” Instructions for how to do this are found at the end of the chapter.

SCARVES:

Solid black scarves may be worn with the lightweight jacket. The scarf is worn inside the collar and the ends are tucked inside.

GLOVES/MITTENS:

Solid black gloves or mittens may be worn with the lightweight jacket or the service dress coat. They must be of suede or smooth leather, knit, or tricot construction or a combination of the same. They must be without ornamentation or noticeable labels. EARMUFFS/EARBANDS:

Plain solid dark blue or black muffs or bands without ornamentation or obvious labels may be worn with the lightweight blue jacket or service dress coat during cold weather.

UMBRELLAS:

Only solid black/dark blue without design umbrellas may be used during inclement weather.

PURSES: Females may carry a plain design solid black (leather or patent leather) clutch-style purse or a plain black purse with a shoulder strap. The closure on the purse must be conservative without design or ornamentation.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

Do not wear or use earphones or headphones while in any uniform, unless required by the instructors.

Do not use pagers, cell phones, MP3 players, or games unless required by the instructors. Do not carry them where they are visible unless required by the instructors. When required by the instructors, they must be clipped to the waistband or purse or be carried in the left hand when not in use.

STRINGS/LINT:

No strings or lint should be on or attached to the uniform. Strings on uniforms must be cut off with scissors.

NEATNESS:

Cadets should present a neat appearance. It is possible to be properly dressed and groomed, yet look unkempt. For example, a student's shirt could need ironing or a student's uniform has numerous strings that detract from a neat appearance.

CLEANLINESS:

Cadets’ bodies and clothes should be clean and free of unpleasant odors.

IMAGE: The image you convey should inspire trust and confidence. It is possible to be dressed and groomed nicely and still send a message that causes people to lack confidence in your abilities or promotes distrust.

UNSERVICEABLE, MISSING, OR UNAUTHORIZED:

Cadets are responsible for the maintenance and weekly cleaning of their issued uniform. Cadets will pay the replacement cost of any items lost or destroyed due to their negligence. Should an item become unserviceable due to normal wear and tear, cadets should return the item as soon as possible for assessment and replacement.

SAFETY:

Some uniform and personal items can present safety problems. For example: loose heels or soles can cause trips or falls, while loose insignia or ribbons can cause cuts.

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PT UNIFORM:

The shirt is worn tucked-in, so the waistband is showing, unless the instructors direct otherwise. The shirt may not be altered in any way (cutting off the sleeves, making the neckline larger, etc). Hats are not worn unless specifically approved by the instructors. WEAR OF BADGES, RIBBONS, CORDS, AND MEDALS:

Cadets will only wear badges, ribbons, medals, and cords they have earned. All earned badges, ribbons, and cords are always worn on the service dress coat. They are optional, but highly encouraged, when wearing the service uniform. Extra credit is given for wearing them with the service uniform.

Cadet medals may be worn on special occasions of a limited nature when specifically authorized by the instructors. When medals are worn, ribbons are also worn. When metals are worn, they are placed one-half inch below the bottom row of ribbons, centered left to right. Medals are always worn with the service dress uniform at the end of the year award ceremony. If you think it beneficial to the cadet corps to wear medals for an event, use your chain of command to get the instructors’ permission.

CONCLUSION

Following the guidelines in this chapter will help you do the best possible on Inspections. You’ll also learn attention to detail in the way you dress, leading you to dress for success in life. Pay attention to the level of detail provided here. With a little practice, meeting these standards will become easy. You’re learning the level of detail required in most careers. We’re setting you up for success.

1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) badge: Center 3 inches below the bottom of the nametag.2. **Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket. The bottom of the nametag must be on line with the bottom of the bottom row of ribbons.3. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.4. Unit patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.5. Shoulder tabs: Center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam.6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground.9. AFJROTC Patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam, and centered.10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.11. Ground School Badge: see note 15.12. Ribbons: Center, on but not over edge of pocket (no space). Wear 3 to a row. Wear all ribbons.13. Academy of Model Aeronautic Wings: worn 1 inch below the top edge of the pocket.14. Model Rocketry Badge: worn 2 inches below AMA Wings or 3 inches below pocket if no AMA Wings are worn.

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Note: Cadets wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt. See the cadet male blue shirt diagram for rank placement on the shirt.

1. **Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket. The bottom of the nametag must be on line with the bottom of the bottom row of ribbons.2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 15.3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam.5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground.9. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.10. Ground School Badge: see note 15.11. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15.13. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 15.14. Ribbons: center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket (no space). Wear 3 in a row. Wear all ribbons.

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) and Model Rocketry Badge are centered on the pockets on the appropriate sides as displayed above.2. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be grounded and centered over wearer’s right pocket.3. Unit patch: center 1 inch below shoulder seam.4. Shoulder tab: center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then place 1 inch below shoulder seam.5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar.9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam.10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.11. Ground School Badge: see note 15.12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15.13. AFJROTC Patch: center 1 inch below shoulder seam.14. Ribbons: ground and center on pocket.

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1. **Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. Align with bottom of ribbons.2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 16.3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam.5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 16.6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 16.7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 16.8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar.9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam.10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 16.11. Ground School Badge: see note 16.12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 16.13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.14. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 16.15. **Ribbons: Center, parallel with ground. Align with bottom of name tag. Align bottom of ribbons even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.

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CADET HEADGEAR

How to Tie a Tie The Four in Hand Tie for Wear The Double Windsor Tie for Wear

with a Shirt, Coat, or Suit with the Air Force Uniform

HOW TO SPIT-SHINE SHOES1. Spread a thick layer of paste polish over the leather to be spit shined.

2. Allow it to dry for at least 5 minutes.

Windsor KnotWith the wide end of the tie about 12 inches longer than the narrow end, make a loop as shown. Bring the wide end around and behind the narrow end in the position illustrated; turn the wide end up and put it through the loop and around in front of the narrow end; bring it through the loop of the tie; pull the wide end through the knot and shape carefully.

The Four in Hand Tie is not to be worn with the

AFJROTC Uniform

3. Spray the leather lightly with water. Using a soft bristle shoe brush, buff the polish until the shoe leather is a little shiny.

4. Take a soft, clean cloth (an old 50/50 poly/cotton t-shirt is recommended), and wrap it around your index finger tightly to have a smooth area on the end of your finger. Dip the cloth into water so it is thoroughly wet, but not dripping.

5. Using a small circular motion, with light pressure, buff the leather with the wet cloth until a shine starts to develop.

6. Still using the damp rag on your finger, apply a fine layer of polish in a circular motion and keep on rubbing lightly until a hazy shine develops.

7. Keeping the rag damp, build up a shine with thin layers of polish applied in circles with light pressure until a glossy shine develops.

8. If the leather begins to look smeared, use a little more water and less polish while rubbing in circular motions.

9. When a sufficient shine develops, you may use a clean, very soft cloth to give it final light buff to remove any last haze on the shoe.

TIPS1. The reason you use a wet cloth is to stop the fine coats of polish from sticking to the cloth and to encourage the polish to stick to the shoe instead.

2. You want to keep on building up thin layers of wax until you have a completely smooth surface that gives the glossy shine.

3. Always use minimal amounts of polish to build up the shine. If you use too much polish, the solvent in the polish you are applying will dissolve the base you have already built up, taking away your glossy look, and making you to start over.

4. Spit shining shoes takes some time initially, but don't get discouraged. A little patience will give you that "look" everyone wants. And after you build the base coat, it will take less time to keep the shoes looking great.

5. Avoid sprays, liquid wax, and sponges, as they damage the leather dye, create an attraction for dust, and they just don't last…they end up looking terrible. Use only a reliable polish such as tested Kiwi brand.

6. Do the work…it will make you proud!

CHAPTER TENCADET PROMOTIONS, CONSTRUCTIVE DISCIPLINE,

DEMOTIONS, AND DISENROLLMENT

INTRODUCTION

Promotion provides constant challenge and motivation to AFJROTC cadets. The rank insignia of promotion reflects visible evidence of progression and standing among fellow cadets. Promotion also marks the recognition of developing maturity, the ability and willingness to accept additional responsibility, and a demonstrated growth of leadership. Finally, promotion also provides a sense of accomplishment.

This chapter explains what each cadet should understand about the cadet evaluation process and how this process impacts on promotion and subsequent selection for various command and staff positions. The key point is for each cadet to understand the process, set individual goals, and perform to pre-established, visible standards to obtain increases in responsibility.

That responsibility is to lead by serving others to improve. Along with service and responsibility come the reward of increased status, promotion, opportunity, and privilege. Each cadet is afforded equal opportunity for leadership and responsibility based on his or her performance.

TYPES OF RANK

There are two types of rank a cadet may hold, and in some cases both may be held at the same time.

Permanent Rank

This rank is awarded based on satisfactory service in the AFJROTC program. The permanent rank authorized for completing one year of AFJROTC is Cadet Airman; cadets completing two years are authorized Cadet Airman First Class; cadets completing three years are authorized Cadet Senior Airman and cadets completing four years are authorized Cadet Staff Sergeant.

If a higher temporary rank has not been assigned, the insignia of the permanent rank will be worn. Once a cadet has been promoted to permanent rank, they will always retain that rank unless demoted.

Temporary Rank

This rank is awarded based on a cadet's performance and position to which the cadet is assigned. Since the rank is temporary, it may not be carried over from one year to the next. As a leadership development program, the instructors and cadet leaders seek to rotate leadership responsibility between cadets. When leadership is rotated, the temporary rank rotates to

the newly appointed cadet leader, and the former leader reverts to their permanent rank. Should a cadet’s performance be less than expected, the cadet will be removed from the assigned position. In this situation the cadet’s rank will revert to their permanent rank.

Temporary ranks are assigned only when they are higher than the permanent grade. Therefore, a cadet who has both a temporary and a permanent rank will wear the insignia of the temporary rank since it will be a higher rank.

PROMOTION EXPECTATIONS

Any cadet regardless of year who demonstrates marked qualities of character, leadership ability (as recognized by his peers and instructor staff), military knowledge and performance, behavior, and is proficient in academics may be recommended and considered for noncommissioned officer (NCO) or officer rank.

Cadets who are fortunate enough to be selected for leadership positions must be aware of the honor and trust the Cadet Corps places in them.

Cadets initially assigned to leadership positions will not normally receive the highest rank authorized. This permits promotion as reinforcement for excellent performance in that position.

A cadet will not normally hold a rank higher than that authorized for his/her position. Exceptions may be made for cadets who are assigned to special functions or advisory positions where their special talents can be used to benefit the entire group.

C.E. KING HIGH SCHOOL’S AFJROTC PROMOTION SYSTEM:

The instructors will select the group, squadron, flight commanders and flight sergeants. This selection process will include personal interviews with those cadets with the potential and desire for these leadership positions. When the selection is made special orders will be published announcing promotion actions approved by the senior aerospace science instructor.

The cadet group commander, deputy commander, squadron commanders, will normally serve for one semester. All other cadet positions may be rotated more frequently.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

First year (AS1) cadets will maintain the Temporary rank of Airman Basic (AB) until he/she meets the following requirements:

Completes the Basic Cadet Encampment Participates in a community service project Demonstrates the ability of performing individual drill movements Completes the promotion fitness test Participates in a Corps sponsored activity Displays the appropriate wear of the AFJROTC uniform Receives a minimum grade for ROTC of 70% for the 1st Quarter grading period Scores a minimum of 70% on the written promotion test First year (AS1) cadets who have completed a minimum of two years of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) may be promoted to the Temporary rank of Cadet Airman or Cadet Airman First Class by meeting the following criteria:

Receives a recommendation by the Senior Instructor of CAP Possesses the Camp Curry Ribbon Demonstrates basic knowledge of drill and ceremonies, AF ranks/grade insignias Knows the Air Force Chain of Command Demonstrates proper wear of the issued AFJROTC Uniform Demonstrates quality of seasoned cadet

All cadets may compete for temporary ranks on a quarterly basis as long as they meet the following criteria: Remain in good standings with AFJROTC Maintain a minimum grade for ROTC of 70% Are not assigned to In School Suspension (ISS) or suspended from school Demonstrates the proper wear of the AFJROTC uniform on a weekly basis Participates in a Corps sponsored activity Participates in a community service project Completes the promotion fitness test Demonstrates the ability of performing the required level of drill Scores a minimum of 70% on the written promotion test

Cadets who complete Honors Camp or Summer Leadership School will receive an automatic promotion to their next Temporary rank as long has he/she remains enrolled in ROTC for the next school year. If a cadet is selected as an Honor Graduate, he/she may receive an additional promotion to the next Temporary rank.

Cadets desiring to become cadet officers must successfully complete a minimum of two (2) years of JROTC and one (1) Summer Leadership School or Honors Camp.

SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR OUTSTANDING TALENT

The SASI may authorize a Special Promotion for Outstanding Talent (SPOT Promotion) for those cadets who have performed in a superior manner, accomplished worthy specific tasks in an outstanding manner, or who have continued to perform in a most exemplary manner.

A FINAL COMMENT ABOUT PROMOTIONS

The promotion system process is similar to assessment programs found in the workplace. It provides the ability to evaluate the "Whole Person" in personal development, performance, academics, and behavior in a variety of settings.

If you study the requirements, set your goals, develop a realistic plan, and pursue them—you will be successful. Your evaluation and promotion system will help you become a successful adult!

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCIPLINE

All cadets are expected to be self-disciplined and responsible for their actions. Cadets who do not meet standards will be held accountable.

As part of the educational process, the AFJROTC program involves holding cadets accountable for their behavior, according to C.E. King High School and AFJROTC policies.

The AFJROTC instructors will handle all matters of discipline. The instructors may elect to utilize the cadet chain-of-command for resolution. Discipline actions can range on a continuum from simple verbal correction, to verbal counseling, school discipline referrals, letters of counseling, letters of admonishment, and letters of reprimand for more serious violations of policies and procedures. As part of the disciplinary process, cadets may be demoted or reduced in rank. Cadets may be removed from their position for cause. Cadets may be disenrolled from AFJROTC.

This continuum allows for a graduated response providing opportunities for the cadet to learn from their mistakes while understanding the consequences for continued unacceptable behavior.

Each disciplinary action is designed to familiarize cadets with similar systems they will find in the workplace as an adult. The disciplinary process does include the process of appeal. These actions will be accomplished with a minimum of embarrassment to the cadet. In more serious cases, the school specialists and administrators as well as the parents or guardian will be notified.

Demotions

First, within AFJROTC to allow for the development of leadership ability we rotate cadets through positions of responsibility. They hold the temporary rank while in the position and then revert to their permanent rank when they leave the leadership position. This is not a demotion.

Leaders are required to set a proper, positive example. Demotions in rank, responsibility, and position are used when a cadet has not been able or willing to meet the standards required for the position and corrective actions have not been successful. There are situations where demotion is the first corrective action. The emphasis of demotions is to teach correct behaviors while maintaining the discipline and morale of all cadets.

Demotions are used to hold cadets accountable for their actions when they do not meet standards expected of cadets. There is no exhaustive list of the things cadets could do to be demoted; however, as a guide for correct behavior, some examples are listed here.

● Foul language.

● Poor self-control.

● Causes for “drama.”

● Lackadaisical attitudes.

● Public displays of affection.

● In and out of school disciplinary actions.

● Failing to carry out AFJROTC responsibilities.

● Failing to maintain academic standing in all classes.

● Violation of the honor code and other core values.

● Failing to meet AFJROTC standards (including dress and appearance standards).

Disenrollment

For those cadets failing to respond to normal discipline policies, a final action of disenrollment from AFJROTC will be used.

As a rule, the Principal in coordination with the AFJROTC Instructors determines disenrollment from AFJROTC. Disenrollment is a last resort usually preceded by substantiated documentation and corrective counseling. A cadet may be disenrolled for:

Failure to maintain acceptable standards or remain in school.

Failure to properly wear the AFJROTC Uniform and/or meet appearance standards.

Honor Code Violations.

Inaptitude or indifference to the AFJROTC program or individual request.

Discipline reasons or undesirable character traits.

● To maintain the discipline and morale of other cadets in AFJROTC.

Any other reason deemed appropriate by the principal or AFJROTC instructors.

CHAPTER ELEVENAFJROTC RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

Cadets who work hard, play by the rules, and contribute to their fellow cadets and the AFJROTC program deserve to be recognized for their efforts. This recognition program provides positive reinforcement for positive behaviors and provides concrete proof of accomplishment that can be used for work, college applications, and scholarships.

Cadets who believe they are eligible for a form of recognition need to inform their chain-of-command as soon as possible. Cadets earning recognition should also be willing to be formally, and publically recognized as part of the recognition process.

The criteria for all AFJROTC forms of recognition are contained later in this chapter.

BASIC GUIDELINES

Cadets will wear all badges, ribbons, and medals they have earned. Ribbons and badges are always worn on the service dress coat. They are optional, but highly encouraged, when wearing the service uniform.

Cadet medals may be worn on special occasions of a limited nature when specifically authorized by the instructors. When medals are worn, ribbons are also worn. When metals are worn, they are placed one-half inch below the bottom row of ribbons, centered left to right. Medals are always worn with the service dress uniform at the end of the year award ceremony.

The following badges are authorized for wear, and the criteria for earning them is provided.

BADGES

Ground School Badge. Awarded for completion of the AFJROTC aviation honors ground school curriculum or completion of another aviation ground school program prescribed by the FAA. Cadets may wear the badge after the first grading period if they received a passing grade, with the approval of the SASI.

Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed by a FAA certified flight instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft.

Flight Certificate Badge. Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered or non-powered aircraft.

Awareness Presentation Team Badge. Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team.

Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge. Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. The Kitty Hawk charter should spell out the requirements for entry into the society.

Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings. Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA chartered model airplane club. Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge. This annual award consists of a certificate and the Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet in a 4-year program selected at the end of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence.

The SASI, in coordination with the ASI and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of this award. The AFOATS Form 308, Certificate of Recognition, is presented with the badge. The recipient should hold the following awards prior to selection:

Leadership Ribbon Achievement Ribbon Superior Performance Ribbon Academic Ribbon Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon Service Ribbon

Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge. Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” on their transcript. The individuals must be recommended by the SASI.

Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements.

Marksmanship Awards. Marksmanship competition awards/badges may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform under the ribbons on the left pocket flap of the light blue shirt or below the ribbons on the service dress uniform.

Other Badges. Badges earned by cadets enrolled in a sister service JROTC program may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform in the location specified by the sister service. The AFJROTC badge location will always take precedence over the sister service badge.

RIBBONS

Ribbons are authorized for wear with the uniform when earned and are mandatory with the Service Dress uniform. Ribbons are earned for various activities. Ribbons are displayed in order of precedence. The ribbon with the lowest precedence is worn on the lowest row, to the wearer’s far left. The ribbon with the next lowest precedence is worn to the wearer’s right of the one with the lowest precedence, and so on. Ribbons are worn three to a row with the lowest precedence always to the wearer’s left for that row. The ribbon chart at the end of this chapter and in the classrooms indicate the order of precedence.

As multiple awards of the same ribbon are earned, the wear of a bronze oak leaf cluster for each subsequent award will be provided. A silver oak leaf cluster, denoting the sixth award, will replace the bronze oak leaf clusters as appropriate.

A complete listing of awards and ribbons is contained in the Air Force Junior ROTC Uniform and Awards Guide.

CHAPTER TWELVECO-CURRICULAR, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND ASSOCIATED

ACTIVITIES

INTRODUCTION

For your own personal development and future opportunities, cadets are highly encouraged to be involved in activities on and off campus. Co-curricular, extra-curricular, and associated activity participation has a positive influence on performance in high school and graduating on time. This participation helps cadets to have a broad level of experiences and knowledge beyond the classroom which will serve them well in high school, in future educational settings, and in life. This participation is often key to college acceptance and scholarships.

Because participation is crucial to your success, cadets are members or leaders of virtually every team, group, club, and activity both on and off campus. You are encouraged to find an activity that you’re interested in and that will help you meet your goals.

AFJROTC co-curricular activities add interest and prestige to the cadet group. Each cadet is encouraged to participate in at least one of these activities as part of developing as scholars, leaders, and citizens. These activities may be for the social development of leaders, community service, fundraising, and other reasons.

You may join more than one and are encouraged to join and participate in as many of these activities as your schedule will permit. As your wingmen, the instructors will encourage you to get involved in non-AFJROTC extra-curricular activities if you are concentrating too much on the AFJROTC area. This encouragement is to help you to be more successful.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS). KHAS is the academic honor society of AFJROTC that promotes high academic standards, school and community service, self-confidence, and initiative. It is similar to the National Honor Society; however, membership in one society does not automatically lead to

membership in the other. Membership is limited to about 20 percent of the cadet corps.

KHAS also develops leadership abilities, recognizes academic excellence, and furthers member's knowledge of the Air Force. This society can be responsible for providing a cadre of cadets available to assist others through tutoring and mentoring in scholastic and leadership areas, on and off campus. Members also plan, arrange, and host social events, community service projects, and ceremonies for the cadet group.

To become a member of the society you must have an "A" in AFJROTC and a 3.0 overall GPA, have an exemplary behavior record, and be recommended by the instructor staff to sitting members of the society.

Cadets meeting the above criteria may be invited to join, and will have the rights and responsibilities explained to them in detail. Cadets have the right to decline membership. Honor Guard. This elite group has the honor of presenting and posting the national and state colors at important school and community programs. Extra time practicing and significant attention to detail is required to become a member of this group, but the honor more than compensates for the effort expended. The honor guard participates in local parades and ceremonies. Model Rocketry Club. Members of this activity will learn to build and launch model rockets at scheduled rocket launches. Trophies are normally given for events such as altitude, duration, spot landings, etc. Members of this activity can join the National Association of Rocketry and cadets who meet the qualifications established by the Air Force are also eligible for a rocketry badge to be worn on the uniform. Model rocketry is conducted after school during the school year.

Summer Leadership School. Cadets who desire a leadership role within the Cadet Group as an officer should attend Summer Leadership School. This program is for those select cadets who display the potential to assume higher leadership roles and corps responsibilities. Normally held in the summer months, Summer Leadership School is hosted by Schreiner University in Kerrville Texas. The school is about a week in duration and provides cadets the opportunities to enhance their leadership skills, while challenging them to high levels of physical fitness, teamwork, interpersonal relationship skills, and numerous leadership laboratories. They will participate with cadets from other units. Costs are minimal. AFJROTC provides transportation.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are a privilege; not a right. Cadets are never required to go on field trips. Cadets earn the privilege of going on these field trips by being good scholars, demonstrating leadership, and by exhibiting extraordinary citizenship. To go on our trips cadets must as a minimum:

Have demonstrated the conduct, maturity, and personal appearance to assure the instructors, school administrators, chaperones, other parents, and other cadets that there will be no problems on the trip.

Be academically eligible—a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and have

permission from all teachers. This includes attendance and tardiness. Cadets should offer to complete ahead of time those school assignments that will be due while on the trip.

● Be behaviorally eligible—cadets who receive a discipline referral in any class from the time permission forms are handed out until the trip begins will not go on the trip. Cadets who become ineligible may have to repay AFJROTC for costs incurred on their behalf.

Have made a continuous contribution to the AFJROTC program by participating in its academic, social, community service, and fundraising activities.

Have demonstrated the strength of character over time that they will be a positive representative of Air Force Junior ROTC and C.E. King High School. Cadets demonstrate their character by meeting the standards in this cadet guide and the C.E. King High School student handbook.

If there is any question about a cadet attending a trip, the cadet will not participate.

Here are some examples of questionable eligibility: Cadets with questionable discipline records are generally ineligible. Cadets who have attendance and tardiness problems are ineligible. Cadets whose personal appearance and wear of the uniform are inconsistent with AFJROTC standards are ineligible.

Cadets who lack maturity are ineligible. ● Cadets who create problems on one of our trips are not eligible to participate in any other AFJROTC trip.

Educational, or Curriculum-In-Action, trip costs are determined by the cost of the trip itself and a small contribution by the Air Force. Cadets and parents

pay the remainder of the cost. Cadets are responsible for their own incidental expenses.