Texas-863 AFJROTC Cadet Corps

2011-2012

Western Hills High School

CADET GUIDE

TX-863 AFJROTC Cadet Corps

Western Hills High School

3600 Boston Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76116-6999

(817) 815-6082

Memorandum for all AFJROTC Cadets

From: Col R. Malesky, USAF (Ret.), SASI

Subject: Welcome Letter

Welcome to the Western Hills Texas 863rd AFJROTC Cadet Corps of School Year 2011-12! We are pleased that you have chosen to become a member of this corps, and we trust that this school year will be one of the finest and most rewarding of your life.

As a member of this corps, you will have the opportunity to fulfill your potential for leadership in the aerospace age. You will also be a representative of the Air Force and our JROTC unit for your community and neighborhood. We would like to ask that you uphold this obligation and always wear the cadet uniform proudly and correctly.

We challenge you to work diligently this school year in and out of our unit. Lets develop a great esprit de corps and make Western Hills High School proud of you: our Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Lets Aim High to Fly, Fight and Win!

Russell Malesky. Col., USAF (Ret.)

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Lana Castle, CMSgt USAF (Ret.)Jose Ayala, MSgt., USAF (Ret.)

Aerospace Science InstructorAerospace Science Instructor

TABLE of CONTENTS

Introduction . Pages 3 - 6

Cadet Honor Code, USAF Core Values, WHHS AF JROTC Chant with USAF Motto

Chapter One: Mission, Goals and Objectives7

Chapter Two: Admission and Removal of Cadets8

Chapter Three: Organization of Corps of Cadets9

Chapter Four: Military Courtesies and Procedures13

Chapter Five: JROTC Standards15

Chapter Six: Class Room Conduct17

Chapter Seven: Uniform Wear, Dress and Appearance19

Chapter Eight: Staff Appointment System33

Chapter Nine: Staff Job Description34

Chapter Ten: Awards and Decoration45

Chapter Eleven: Unit Manning Document (UMD)61

Chapter Twelve: Bulletin Board Communication62

Chapter Thirteen: AFJROTC Extracurricular / Co-curricular Activities63

Chapter Fourteen: Promotions64

Chapter Fifteen: Miscellaneous70

Appendix 1: Cadet Honor Pledge and TX-863 Core Values.73

Appendix 2: Phonetic Alphabet, Military Time, USAF Seal and Official Song...75

The Cadet Honor Code

This page may be the most important in this cadet guide. Do more than just read it, read it, think it over, reread it and be sure you understand its meaning and message. If there is a question about the message, ask questions until the answer is clear to you; then make your decision about remaining in the corps.

"We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does."

Description: "The purpose of the Honor Code is to foster an environment based upon a personal sense of honesty and integrity which will remain with you throughout your life. Quite simply, the implementation of the Cadet Honor Code means that you will be trusted to do that which is right and must confront those who violate these standards . . . throughout your cadet career, you will be expected to live by the Honor Code."

Lying - Lying is any statement of untruth which is meant to deceive or mislead.

Stealing - Anyone who wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds someone else's property, with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive another of such property, is guilty of stealing.

Cheating - In essence, cheating is taking unfair advantage of another. Cheating violates the competitive sense of "Fair Play."

Toleration - Toleration means enduring without complaint. If you know one cadet has stolen from another cadet and you fail to report or confront the matter, you may be guilty of toleration.

Those simple words provide the basis for a personal code of ethics that will last the reminder of your life. This honor code is specific and clear in what it demands. A cadet is expected to have complete integrity in both word in class; and yet be willing to assist others in a sense of cooperation and in reaching common group goals. The code belongs to the cadet. Maintaining its high standard of trustworthiness is the responsibility of each young man and lady in the Cadet Corps. This does require self control and conscious effort at all times. Eventually, it becomes an ingrained habit and part of the cadets total lifestyle. The honor code by stressing that there can be no toleration of lying, cheating, or stealing emphasizes that HONOR is a common standard of the cadet corps. The honor code adds training that molds, corrects, or perfects something, as the mental faculties of moral character.

United States Air Force

Core Values

Integrity FirstService Before SelfExcellence in All We Do

"Our Core Values, Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all we do, set the common standard for conduct across the Air Force. These values inspire the trust which provides the unbreakable bond that unifies the force. We must practice them ourselves and expect no less from those with whom we serve."

General Michael E. Ryan Chief of Staff United States Air Force

In 1995,TheSecretary of the Air Forceand Air Force Chief of Staff, approved these core values for the United States Air Force. The Air Education and Training Command and the United States Air Force Academy were tasked with promulgating these core values throughout the Air Force at every level. Air Force commanders and schools for professional military education continue to hold these values up for the inspiration and guidance of new generations of military professionals- in or out of uniform.

Western Hills is the best

Flying high above the rest-

Leading our way to number one

Let us show you how its done.

Were the Cougars from the west-

Fort Worth knows that were the best.

When we march you will know

Western Hills is running this show

AIM HIGH FLY, FIGHT & WIN

AIR FORCE!!!

Chapter One: Mission, Goals and Objectives

The Mission of the AFJROTC program is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

The Goals of the program are to instill the values of citizenship, give service to the United States, develop a personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in high school students.

The Objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and to provide instruction in aerospace fundamentals.

With these objectives, cadets will develop:

1. An appreciation of the basic elements and requirements for national security.

2. Respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.

3. Patriotism and an understanding of their personal obligation to contribute to national security.

4. Habits of orderliness and precision.

5. A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, and leadership.

6. A broad-based knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine.

7. Basic military skills.

8. A knowledge of and appreciation for the traditions of the Air Force.

9. An interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals or skills.

10. An understanding of the Air Force and military as a possible career path.

Chapter Two: Admission and Removal of Cadets

To be eligible for membership in the AFJROTC program, the following requirements must be met:

Student must be enrolled in and attending courses of instruction at Western Hills High School in grades 9 through 12.

Student must be a citizen of the United States.

Student must obtain approval from proper authority to enroll in AFJROTC at Western Hills High School.

Student must be of good moral character as determined by the SASI, ASI or school principal.

Student must be physically able to participate in the necessary elements of ROTC such as Drill and P.T. (This can be determined by receiving a school physical.)

A cadet may be removed from the AFJROTC program for any of the following reasons:

Failure to maintain acceptable standards (such as hair, grooming and uniform wear standards.)

Indifference to training, disciplinary reasons or undesirable characteristics.

Withdrawal from school

Individual request for release consistent with WHHS scheduling policy.

Each cadet will agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Aerospace Science Department and accept responsibility for proper care and maintenance of his/her uniform, textbooks, and other JROTC equipment. Failure to properly maintain this will result in financial obligations as any other property damage would.

Chapter Three: Organization of the Corps of Cadets

All junior ROTC units are divided into a hierarchy of cadets in which each cadet in the entire district takes part. The AFJROTC Cadets at Western Hills High School are no exception we are a separate but integral organization within the institution. The members of the TX-863 cadet staff are to always act in support of the commander of our AFJROTC unit, and all cadets and staff are expected to conduct themselves properly in and out of uniform.

The organization of the AFJROTC Corps of Cadets conforms to the Air Force organizational structure. The Corps at Western Hills is considered a Group, as there are 250 or less cadet