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 cadets. (251 or more would classify the corps as a Wing). The organizational chart for our group is at the end of this chapter. Regardless of the size of the cadet corps, proper organization is necessary to accomplish effective leadership training and to provide control of corps functions. The SASI is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of a system of rotation of the cadet command and staff assignments that will ensure the most equitable spread of leadership development. Flight positions may change periodically or whenever a cadet fails to perform their assigned duties in an acceptable manner.

Each cadet will be responsible for filling various positions in the corps, and will be expected to do so. The job descriptions for each cadet staff position are attached. Cadets should know the responsibilities associated with any job which they may be interested in. Only those cadets which prove a level of knowledge to a specific job will be considered eligible for that job. The proof required may be in the form of a test or a demonstration of the performance of the job.

TX 863 AFJROTC GROUP

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Commander-in-Chief: President Barak Obama

Vice President: Joseph Biden

Secretary of Defense: HonorableRobert M. Gates

Secretary of the Air Force: Mr. Michael B. Donley

Air Force Chief of Staff: General Norton A. Schwartz

Commander, Air Education and Training Command:

General Edward A. Rice, Jr

Commander, Air University:

Lieutenant General David S. Fadok

Commander, Air Force Officer Accessions and Training School:

Brigadier General Paul M. Hankins

Director, Air Force Junior ROTC: Colonel Debra F. Bean

Principal, Western Hills High School: Mr. James Wellman

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor: Colonel Russell Malesky

Aerospace Science Instructor: Chief Master Sergeant Lana Castle

Aerospace Science Instructor: Master Sergeant Jose Ayala

TX-863 Cadet Group Commanders:

(please fill in as necessary)

First Semester

Group Commander: Cadet Lt Colonel ________________________________

Vice Commander: ________________________________________________

Deputy Commander of Operations: ___________________________________

Command Chief: Cadet Chief Master Sergeant_____________________________

Second Semester

Group Commander: Cadet Lt Colonel_________________________________

Vice Commander: ___________________________________________________

Deputy Commander of Operations:______________________________________

Command Chief: Cadet Chief Master Sergeant____________________________

Cadet Command Structure

(Not all positions listed are in the TX-863 Command Structure)

Chapter Four: Military Courtesies and Procedures

Cadets are expected to observe proper military conduct at all times. Their behavior will reflect upon themselves, their parents, the Cadet Corps, Western Hills High School, and the United States Air Force.

Classroom Procedures. Cadets need to read the bulletin boards as they come into the classroom and note any announcements or assignments. Immediately after the tardy bell rings, the attendance reporting procedures will commence.

Attendance Report. Each element leader, beginning with the first, will report to the flight sergeant the name of any cadet who is absent by stepping forward, saluting and stating, Sir/Maam, [element number] Element reporting Cadet [last name] is absent. The flight sergeant will return the salute, and the element leader will return to his/her original position. Following the completion of all elements reporting, the flight sergeant will report the absentees to the flight commander, who will report them to the instructor. The instructor will then receive the report and the instructor will then give the entire flight the command SEATS.

Reporting when tardy. A cadet who enters the room following the tardy bell will delay reporting in until the instructor has received the class attendance report. At that time, the tardy cadet will report to the instructor stating, Sir, Cadet [last name] requests permission to join the class. The cadet will then hand the instructor his/her tardy pass, and be seated.

Absent and tardy students will be marked only by the SASI/ASI. No excuses are accepted for tardiness. No person will be reported present unless they are in the classroom.

Dismissal from class. When the final bell rings to dismiss class, the flight commander will call the flight to attention, and request permission to dismiss the flight from the instructor. The instructor will grant the flight commander permission and he/she will dismiss the flight.

Military Address. The practice of saying Yes Sir/Maam and No Sir/Maam to instructors and cadets which outrank you is ALWAYS followed in the JROTC program. Such responses reflect long-established military courtesies which will eventually become habit. The SASI/ASI will enforce strict military courtesy throughout the course of instruction during both classroom and drill instruction.

Civilians are addressed by the title of Mr., Ms., Miss, or Ms.. Military personnel are addressed by their rank. JROTC cadets may be addressed by their cadet rank or by their title. Cadet Officers should be addressed as sir or maam.

The Five J.R.O.T.C. Responses

1. Yes, Sir / Maam

2. No, Sir / Maam

3. Sir / Maam, May I ask a question?

4. Sir / Maam, May I make a statement

5. Sir / Maam, I do not know, but I will find out

Saluting. A salute is a friendly military exchange of greeting. Military personnel consider the salute to be a courteous and respectful greeting among members, and it is one of the oldest traditions binding military professionals together.

How to salute: A salute is rendered from the position of attention (unless walking). In order to salute, raise your right hand smartly so that the tip of your forefinger touches the edge of your eyebrow or the lower part of your headgear just to the right of your right eye. Your arm should be parallel to the ground at a natural angle from your body. Your posture should be erect and alert, and your head and eyes should be turned toward the person you are saluting. Once the salute is returned, drop the salute. All movements should be made quickly and sharply.

Who to salute: Cadets and officers need to participate in the act of saluting. NCOs should salute all officers (2nd Lt. or higher), and officers should salute those with higher officer rank than themselves. When saluted, an officer must also return the salute in order for the lesser ranking cadet to be able to lower their salute.

When to salute: Cadets should always salute when formally reporting or passing a superior in uniform officer when outdoors regardless of whether the area is covered. The salute should be given approximately three paces from the officer. If a salute is rendered toward an officer who is unable to return the salute because he/she is carrying something in his/her right hand, the officer should nod or give verbal acknowledgment of the salute. Other situations in which a salute is necessary are outlined in this chapter.

The military is the epitome of respect for our nation, and as such, has specific rules for our National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. The specifications are as follows:

National Anthem In uniform: When the National Anthem is presented, a uniformed cadet should face the flag, stand at attention, and salute when outdoors with the hat on. When Indoors the cadet faces the flag at attention but does NOT salute.

National Anthem in civilian clothes: The cadet faces the flag; removes headgear (hat, cap, etc.) places their right hand over their heart, and may sing.

Pledge of Allegiance: In uniform a cadet faces the flag at attention but does not put the hand over the heart and has an option of reciting the pledge. In civilian clothes a cadet faces the flag and puts their hand over the heart and may recite it.

When junior cadets commit errors, cadet officers and NCOs should correct them in a courteous and helpful manner. Cadets in error are expected to accept such corrections properly and proactively.

Chapter Five: JROTC Standards

After joining the cadet corps, new cadets should meet established standards within the first six-weeks grading period. If a cadet cannot or will not meet the standards, the individual will be removed from the corps. Each cadet is expected to set an example for other cadets as well as other students by doing the things required of them. To emphasize, this means that as soon as AFJROTC standards are known and understood, each cadet should meet or exceed them.

In each case where a cadet does not meet corps standards, the individual cadet will consult with the cadet staff and SASI/ASI to arrive at a mutually suitable understanding of the situation and appropriate action will be taken.

Academic. Your own sincere interest, effort and positive attitude are prerequisites to success. Initiative, enthusiasm and cooperation will result in your development and improvement. What you gain is up to you. It must be your goal to achieve and satisfactorily complete the course of study. The SASI and ASI are available at any time to assist you in reaching your objectives and goals.

Attitude. Cadets should work up to their potential through active participation in AFJROTC activities. Under all circumstances, cadets should be respectful, not insolent; pleasant, not hostile; aggressively ambitious, yet cooperative; one who follows instructions rather than ignoring them and above all, a JROTC cadet should be one who seeks responsibility. A cadet should be a considerate, mature young lady or gentleman working up to a leadership role.

Competition. Competition is a vital part of the promotion and awards system. Cadets are encouraged to pursue positive constructive rewards. It should be apparent to each cadet that the positive factors will influence the awarding of promotions, ribbons and other similar recognition for excellence.

Respect for Authority. Respect for authority is a vital part of leadership training. Every organization, military or otherwise, requires this respect in order to properly function. Any cadet who hopes to lead can only do so once they have learned to follow something they only can do once they are willing to accept the authority of superiors.

Each cadet will be subject to regulations and instructions issued by the AFJROTC department and by cadet commissioned and noncommissioned officers. In the beginning, you will be closely supervised until you prove that you can do an assigned job and can assume certain responsibilities. First year cadets must learn how a job should be done by developing the quality of following instructions accurately and by being an effective follower. In their second through fourth years, cadets should be ready and willing to lead, guide and instruct in continually increasing detail as they gain experience. The task for every cadet at each level is to learn the job, do the job to the best of their ability, and set the best example. By doing this a cadet develops into a good leader and establishes she or he is ready for the next level of responsibility by showing an honest understanding and respect for authority.

Note: Authority should not be misinterpreted to mean a kind of dictatorship where the leader issues orders arbitrarily without reason or thought. A true leader is in the position of authority because he/she has earned the right to be there because they have a sound knowledge of the job and have developed or are developing the necessary personal attributes of leadership. Please bear in mind that every cadet and teacher learns from each other regardless of rank or position. Because of their earned authority and the responsibilities such responsibility entails, a person in a leadership position is entitled to respect and courtesy from his/her juniors those younger and less experienced. Therefore, junior and lesser ranking cadets should show deference to senior and higher ranking cadets at all times by recognizing their presence and having a courteous and respectful attitude toward them.

Transfer. Cadets who transfer in from another JROTC unit must have some means of confirming the rank that they held in their former unit. Cadet records are preferred, but a letter from their instructor will suffice. Rank will not be given until is it confirmed. Cadets transferring from another school during the school year will be given credit for completing the school year providing a satisfactory Aerospace and Leadership grade is achieved.

Chapter Six: Classroom Conduct

Cadets will be expected to follow all of the following rules while in the AFJROTC class:

1. Cadets are expected to be respectful to everyone at all times. Cadets are expected to comply with all standards and regulations of the Cadet Guide Book and school student code of conduct. There are no exceptions to this!

2. Cadets will NOT leave class without the instructors permission.

3. All headgear must be removed before coming indoors and it will not be placed back on ones head until he/she has returned outdoors.

4. Get rid of food, drink and/or chewing gum you may have in your mouth prior to entering the classroom. Gum will not be chewed at any time during the class period.

5. The flight commander, flight sergeant, or otherwise highest ranking cadet will be placed in charge of the flight when the instructor is not present. Cadets are expected to always comply with instructions given them by the cadet in charge.

6. All materials that are necessary for class will be brought to class every day. This includes pens, pencils, paper, and books.

7. Cadets must always show respect for the people around them. It is required that they pay full attention when someone is speaking.

8. No sleeping in class. If a cadet cannot stay awake, he/she will be instructed to stand at the back of the class.

9. Cadets are not permitted to read or work on material that does not apply to AFJROTC without permission from the instructor.

10. If a cadet is feeling ill, it is his/her responsibility to notify the instructor.

11. Electronic devices are not permitted to be visible or used during AFJROTC class (note: a slight chance exists the instructor may make exception to facilitate learning).

12. Public displays of affection are not permitted in, around or near the JROTC building, or at any time while in uniform, anywhere, or ever!

Chapter Seven: Government Property

Cadets will care for and properly maintain uniforms, equipment, textbooks, and any and all other AFJROTC and school facilities and property that are provided for their use. Before any item of government property is issued for long term use, the cadet and his/her parent or guardian must understand that, not only do they assume monetary liability for each item, but they must recognize a higher value a personal trust that the equipment will be returned in good condition and by the specified due date. Payment for loss, damage, or cleaning of any item will be at the current market price.

Texts and Reference Books- AFJROTC Texts and reference books are available to each cadet.

AFJROTC Cadet Uniform- The uniform is a representation of our nations security and its highest ideals. Every person wearing this uniform must maintain a certain respect for it by ensuring that his/her uniform is always correct and in good condition. The following are guidelines regarding the maintenance of the cadet uniform.

Cadets will not have items of issue altered by parents or tailors in any manner without the express permission of the Military Property Custodian (MPC). Any alterations made will be made according to Air Force standards.

AFJROTC items should only be worn in the prescribed manner and for directed AFJROTC activities and/or functions. With the exception of the shoes and socks, uniform items will not be worn with civilian clothing at any time.

All items issued will be returned when required, no later than two weeks before final examinations. When returned, uniform items should be freshly cleaned and pressed, on hangers, with a current cleaning receipt attached. Otherwise, a cleaning fee will be required for the bulk cleaning of all uniforms. If the cadet refuses to pay the cleaning fee, she/ he will have a hold written in his or her name for the price of the outstanding fee.

Chapter Eight: Uniform Wear, Dress and Appearance

Uniform Wear

The appropriate uniform will be worn on specified uniform days or special occasions. Due to the block scheduling at Western Hills High School, the designated uniform day is each week on either Wednesday or Thursday depending on which day the cadet has ROTC. If a cadet misses a uniform day, they have the remainder of that week to wear their uniform for a make-up grade. If they fail to make up their uniform grade, they will be demoted one grade for failure to wear the uniform. Unless otherwise instructed, the uniform should be worn all day on the cadets prescribed uniform day.

Cadets may wear the uniform to church, weddings, baptisms, or other special occasions when approved by the SASI/ASI. Cadets will not wear the uniform while participating in student demonstration, for crowd control, while hitchhiking, or while participating in an otherwise inappropriate activity.

Personal Grooming

Male Cadets

Hair will be neat, clean, and cut to present a well-groomed appearance. Hair must appear tapered on the sides and back, both with and without headgear. The length of the hair must not exceed inch at the top of the head. Hair must not contain any visible foreign items in it including an excessive amount of grooming aids (grease, creams, oils, sprays) and must not touch the ears, neck, or eyebrows or protrude from the front band of properly worn headgear.

Sideburns, if worn, must be neatly trimmed and tapered. Sideburns must be straight and of even width, and end in a clean shaven horizontal line extending no lower than the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. The cadets face will be clean-shaven, and any mustache worn will not extend beyond the lip vertically or horizontally.

Male cadets are not permitted to wear earrings or healing posts while participating in AFJROTC class or activities whether they are in uniform or not.

Female Cadets

Hair must be clean, well-groomed, neat, and styled to present a professional appearance. Hair must not be worn in an extreme fad or style or in such a way that length or bulk standards are exceeded. Hair must not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Hair must not contain hair ornamentations such as ribbons or jeweled pins; however, plain pins, combs, and barrettes similar to the color of the individuals hair may be worn to keep hair in place. Hair must not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Hair cannot touch the collar; it must be above the collar.

Cosmetics must be conservative and in good taste.

Small, conservative diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver pierced or clip stud earrings may be worn. Only one earring is allowed per earlobe, and cartilage piercings may not be worn.

Nail Polish, if worn, must be conservative, one color, and in good taste.

Proper Uniform Wear

Each cadet will maintain uniforms in proper condition- neat, clean, properly fitting in good condition, zipped, snapped and buttoned.

Wear the uniform proudly and properly. Wear it with pride, confidence and respect for what it represents. Only issued items are to be worn Never mix the uniform with civilian clothes or a different uniform. Keep the uniform neat, clean and pressed at all times.

The proper insignia should be worn at all times and only authorized insignia may be worn. Any metallic insignia should be shined and in proper luster and condition.

Cadets are supplied headgear to wear outdoors. Headgear should never be worn indoors unless under arms. When it is not being worn, it should be tucked under the right side of the belt between the second and third loops with the insignia facing outward.

Shoulder patches should be attached to the shirts and jacket when they are issued. If one is missing a patch or their patches are placed wrongly, notify the ASI as soon as possible so that the problem may be corrected.

Male cadets should check their gig line frequently and line up the leading edge of the shirt, the right edge of the belt buckle and the leading edge of the trouser fly to maintain a straight line down the front of the uniform.

A proper military tuck should be used at all times. A military tuck is a complete shirttail tuck with the front part of the tuck firmly tucked into the pants.

Avoid carrying or holding bulk items in pant pockets. Anything carried in pockets must not be visible. Pens, pencils, handkerchiefs, combs, picks, cell phones, etc. may never protrude from the pockets and should always remain concealed. Cadets are not permitted to put their hands in their pockets.

Shoes will have a high-gloss shine and be in good repair.

There should be no loose strings or frayed seams on any part of the uniform. They should be clipped before the uniform is worn.

A plain V- neck undershirt must be worn by male cadets at all times.

When the necktie is worn, cadets must keep the collar buttoned and be sure to keep the button covered by their tie.

Articles should not be placed under the shoulder loop of the shirt or the windbreaker.

All books and other objects should be carried in the left hand if possible so that the right hand may be kept free for saluting.

Rings and wristwatches may be worn while in uniform, but the number of rings may not exceed three. Bracelets are not permitted to be worn while in uniform.

Sunglasses may be worn but they must be conservative and only slightly tinted. Sunglasses may never be worn while in formation.

The nametag should always be worn as shown in the regulation picture shown on the following page. The nametag should always be worn while in uniform.

Ribbons should have a clean appearance and not be frayed. Ribbons are awards and should be treated as such. If a ribbon needs to be replaced, contact the Cadet Awards and Decorations Officer.

When a coat is a part of the prescribed uniform wear, cadets will be permitted to remove coats while in the classroom, however, they may not unbutton/ roll up their shirt/ shirt sleeves, and they may not loosen their collar. Coats may be put on and completely buttoned or zipped before the cadet leaves the classroom.

Uniform items that become unserviceable condition, he/ she will pay for the item before a replacement is issued.

*All specific uniform provisions are shown on the following pages

Cadets are issued new or dry-cleaned uniform items. Shirts may be washed, but all other items (trousers, coats, skirts, windbreakers, caps, etc.) must be dry- cleaned.

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(Attachment 5) (1. Unit patch worn on right pocket and centered. 2. Tapes grounded and centered on pockets.3. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) is worn on both left and right collars, centered on collar and parallel with bottom of collar. Airman Basic has no collar insignia.4. AFJROTC patch worn on left pocket and centered.)

(Note 4) (Note 1) (Note 3) (Note 2) (Attachment 6) (Outer edge) (Inner edge) (Inner edge) (Outer edge) (LIGHTWEIGHT BLUE JACKETCOLLAR INSIGNIA) (Note 8) (Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 5) (Note 3) (Note 2) (Note 1) (1. (Officers only) when placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in from shoulder seam.2. Shoulder tabs are centered between units patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 below shoulder seam.3. Unit patch on right sleeve to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia.5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole sleeve and center horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam.6. AFJROTC patch on left sleeve to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.7. Jacket will be closed to at least the halfway point.8. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar.) (Note 4) (Attachment 7) (1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) badge: Center on welt pocket 3 inches below the top.2. Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket3. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.4. Unit patch: Placed 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 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. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some.13. Academy of Model Aeronautic Wings: worn 1 inch below pocket.14. Model Rocketry Badge: worn 2 inches below AMA Wings or 3 inches below pocket if no AMA Wings are worn.15. First badge placed inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed inch above previous badge. ) (Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. 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. ) (Note 14) (Note 13) (Note 12) (Note 11) (Note 10) (Note 9) (Note 8) (Note 6) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) (Note 7) (Note 5) (Note 1)

(Attachment 8) (Note 9) (Note 10) (Note 11) (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14) (Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 5) (Note 4) (Note 3) (Note 2) (Note 1) (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.2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 15.3. Unit patch: center 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 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. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some.15. First badge placed inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed inch above previous badge.) (Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. 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.) (Note 8)

(Note 1) (Note 14) (Note 13) (Note 10) (Note 12) (Note 11) (Note 9) (Note 8) (Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 5) (Note 4) (Note 3) (Note 2) (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 wearers right pocket.3. Unit patch: center to 1 inch below shoulder seam.4. Shoulder tab: center between units 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 ranks bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic has 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 to 1 inch below shoulder seam.14. Ribbons: ground and center on pocket.15. First badge placed inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed inch above previous badge. )

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(Attachment 10) (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.2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 16.3. Unit patch: center to 1 inch below shoulder seam.4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seams.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 ranks bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic has 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 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. Or, if no name tag, align bottom of ribbons even with to 1 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.16. First badge placed inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed inch above previous badge.) (Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 5) (Note 4) (Note 3) (Note 2) (Note 1) (Note 8) (Note 9) (Note 10) (Note 11) (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14) (Note 15)

The Half-Windsor Knot

1. Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.

2. Cross wide end over narrow and turn back underneath.

3. Bring up and turn down through loop.

4. Pass wide end around front from left to right.

5. Then up through loop...

6. And down through knot in front. Tighten carefully and draw up to collar.

The Four-In-Hand Knot

1. Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.

2. Cross wide end over narrow and back underneath.

3. Continue around passing wide end across front of narrow once more.

4. Pass side end up through loop.

5. Holding front of knot loose with index finger, pass wide end down through loop in front.

6. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully. Draw up tight to collar by holding narrow end and sliding knot snug.

The Bow Tie

1. Start with end in left hand, extending 1.5 inch below that in right hand.

2. Cross longer end over shorter and pass up through loop.

3. Form front loop of bow by doubling up shorter end (hanging) end placing across collar points.

4. Hold this front loop with thumb and forefinger of left hand. Drop long end down over front.

5. Place right forefinger pointing up on bottom half of hanging part. Pass up behind front loop and...

6. Poke resulting loop though knot behind front loop (see illustration). Even ends and tighten.

Chapter Eight: Staff Appointment System

The Cadet Group Commander is selected by the SASI. The Cadet Group Commander will then recommend to the SASI cadets to fill other command and staff positions. These positions should be filled by cadets who desire to fill them. (Cadets may make written requests to the Cadet Group Commander.)

Cadets may be subject to rank reduction and/or revocation at any time for failure to properly carry out their responsibilities. Inspections will be performed occasionally by the Cadet Inspector Generals to ensure the proper execution of job duties.

Cadet Officer positions are customarily given to third and fourth year cadets. Third and fourth year cadets should outrank first and second year cadets. Cadets will not be given automatic promotions based on position they must earn promotions based on actual job performance and demonstrated potential to serve at the next higher rank.

Note the SASI expectation and intent of Summer Leadership Schools (SLS) attendance which has impact on officer leadership positions (discussed on page 68 of Chapter 15).

Chapter Nine: Staff Job Descriptions

The Cadet Group Commander is the cadet in charge of all aspects of the Group. This person is responsible for:

A. Command and control of the cadet group using the members of his/ her staff and subordinate commanders.

B. Representing the group at all public corps-related functions.

C. The appearance, discipline, efficiency, training and conduct of the corps.

D. Evaluating the efficiency of training programs.

E. Assisting the SASI and ASI as necessary

F. Identifying and establishing the goals to be attained by the staff, subordinate commanders, and members of the group.

G. Ensuring that all members of the group have the opportunity to develop leadership as it applies to their individual abilities.

H. Inspecting each staff function and activity as scheduled and discussing such inspections at scheduled staff meetings.

I. Administering Cadet Group activities according to the Air Force principles and procedures.

J. Accomplishment of all corps programs and missions.

K. Commanding the Corps during parades, reviews, etc.

L. Coordinating joint Army, Navy, and/ or Air Force JROTC activities with military counterparts.

The Cadet Vice Commander is the principal assistant and advisor to the Group Commander. This person is responsible for:

A. Assuming command of the group during the absence of the Commander.

B. Serving as the official Inspector.

C. Inspecting the corps staff jobs and flights to ensure that all Corps activities are being run properly and all staff members are able to do their jobs.

D. Supervision of the Group Staff to ensure coordination and integration of all plans, policies and procedures.

E. Plans and coordinates weekly staff meetings for Cadet Group Commander. This person must pass their agenda through both the SASI and the Commander.

F. The responsibility to update the continuation folders.

G. Insuring that the staff is properly organized, working as a team, and engaged in planning future activities for the group.

H. Set policy of progress reports as following with regulations. Collect and report information to Group Commander.

The Cadet Director of Operations is third in charge of the Unit the c/ Director of Operations will take command if both Group and Vice Commanders are not available. The DO is responsible for:

A. Coordination and controlling staff and ensuring that everything assigned to the cadets is carried through by holding direct supervision through the First Support Squadron Commander.

B. Notifying Cadet Squadron Commanders of upcoming events and activities in JROTC.

C. Assisting in planning all corps activities.

D. Should always be up-to-date on current information and is responsible for passing information along to the c/ Vice Commander and c/ Group Commander.

E. Holds weekly meetings with the Squadron Commanders. The agenda must be passed by the SASI or the ASI prior to the meeting.

The Cadet Command Chief is the senior cadet enlisted member of the Group and the primary liaison between the Cadet Corps and the Cadet Staff. The c/ Command Chief may take control of Command Staff meetings if the c/ Group Commander and c/ Deputy Group Commander are absent. The c/ Command Chief are responsible for:

A. Working directly for the Group Commander as a liaison between the Cadet Enlisted and Cadet Group Staff.

B. Assisting Cadet Commanders in administration and operation of the group and projects headed by the c/ Vice Commander.

C. Acting as an advisor to the c/ Group Commander on leadership activities.

D. Controlling inappropriate activities among cadets such as derogatory speech and rumors.

E. Upholding proper uniform wear for all cadets. Critiquing uniform wear of senior cadets and ensuring that proper disciplinary action occurs when obvious uniform violations are repeated.

F. The appearance and discipline of all enlisted cadets.

G. Ensuring that all Cadet Write-Ups are dealt with properly and recorded in the Cadet Personnel Files.

H. Acting as an advisor and trainer for Flight Sergeants.

I. Notifying cadets on upcoming activities and events in the Corps.

J. Approving authority for the cadet Airman and Cadet NCO of the Quarter.

K. Voting member of the quarterly promotion board.

The Cadet First Support Squadron Commander provides administrative support for the unit. This person is responsible for:

A. Notifying Cadet Squadron Commanders of upcoming events and activities in JROTC.

B. Maintain order and discipline of staff.

C. Progress and supervision of all staff members.

D. Maintaining efficient and timely progress of all staff members.

The Cadet Second Support Squadron Commander is responsible for:

A. Directing the activities of all teams, flag detail, Physical Training Team, Model Rocketry Club, Drum and Bugle Corps, E2C Commander and AMA Team.

B. In charge of preparing the necessary teams for field trips, parades, reviews, retreats, and similar public appearance.

The Cadet Squadron Commanders carry out the Group Commanders and SASI/ ASIs directions, and work through the flight commanders to promote positive growth of the flights by having them compete with each other in positive activities. What more they organize and administer a flight commander and flight sergeant test to all interested cadets. The Squadron Commanders are responsible for:

A. The appearance, discipline, efficiency, training and conduct of their assigned Squadron.

B. Receiving reports from flight commanders and compiling them into a Squadron Staff report each week for the c/ Deputy Group Commander to review.

C. Inspecting their Squadron on a regular basis to ensure that flights are being maintained and disciplined properly.

D. Respond to complaints from flight commanders by attending the flight (if possible) and addressing the situation specifically.

The Cadet Training Officer is an assistant to the SASI/ ASI and Group Commander in managing specific, non-routine tasks. The Cadet Training Officer will act as an official over the continuity system. When in need of information or specifics of their position cadets may choose to see the Cadet Training Officer. This cadet should be most knowledgeable in nearly every aspect of the corps and an expert over all positions within the group. This person may most likely be a retired Group Commander or other member of the Command Staff.

The Cadet Deputy Inspector General is an advisor and assistant to the Group Commander and the Deputy Group Commander. This person is responsible for:

A. Assisting the Cadet Vice Commander with the appearance, discipline, effectiveness, training, and conduct of cadets within the group.

B. Ensuring that all Cadet Group activities are conducted in accordance with current policies and procedures.

C. Performing regular inspections of each cadet staff position.

D. Ensuring that Cadet Staff Continuation Folders are completed following each staff change.

E. Acts as direct assistant to members of Command Staff

The Cadet Chaplain helps the cadet leader measure and improve unit morale and well-being. This cadet provides helping hands and counseling to cadets and will not try to solve cadet problems, but will recommend them to the appropriate authorities. This Cadet is responsible for:

A. Create and direct lessons for the Fellowship of Christian Cadets.

B. Holding weekly meetings of the FCC for all those who wish to attend.

C. Leading prayers for cadets when it is requested of them

D. Serving as a counseling figure for cadets in need

The Cadet Information Management Officer is responsible for managing, recording and updating all up to date information of all unit events along with:

A. Creating a weekly briefing for all flight commanders containing information and dates to all cadets and all information from the staff meetings.

B. Establishing and maintaining up-to-date administrative records for the corps on the units history and delivers information to the historian as well as posting pertinent information in Student Office.

C. Consulting with Colonel Malesky regarding the uniform wear for the week.

D. Distributing and filing all administrative orders and publications for the corps.

E. Keeping detailed notes on Director of Operations meetings.

F. Maintaining a status board for all corps projects and responsibilities.

G. Insuring that proper permission slips are received for each cadet traveling on field trips.

H. Administering the Squadrons Awards and Decorations program

The Cadet Awards and Decorations Officer operates the Groups decorations and awards program. This person is responsible for:

A. Works closely with flight and team commanders to identify and confirm cadets who have earned awards.

B. Collaborating with the Supply Commander and Logistics Commander for inventory of proper awards.

C. Using & responding to Ribbon Request forms to supply cadets with ribbons that are clean and intact.

D. Helping plan an awards ceremony in which cadets will receive ribbons and awards that they have earned throughout the school year

E. Compiling a list of all team members and other students who have earned ribbons.

F. Works with Personnel Officer to ensure awards are entered into each cadets WINGS records.

The Cadet Computer Management Officer is in charge of maintaining the computer systems and making sure they are working properly or should report any problems to a superior. This person is responsible for:

A. Maintains unit website and begins to up-date it for the following year at the end of each year.

B. Keeps a current Excel log of each cadet in the Corps along with their year, rank, and position.

C. Updates the website every three weeks with current, relevant information.

D. Clean hard drive of cadet computers of unnecessary media and other programs not needed for basic function of the Cadet Staff.

E. If anything inappropriate is found on the computer, notify the SASI and/or an ASI immediately.

The Cadet Historian is responsible of taking minutes of each staff meeting, reproducing those minutes and distributing those minutes to the Command Staff and instructors, as well as maintaining a copy for file. (Historian must be present at all staff meetings). This person is responsible for:

A. Keeping accurate and timely records of unit activities.

B. Keeping attendance records of staff meetings.

C. Primarily responsible for taking photos of events and document them with descriptions.

D. Records may consist of unit, team, flight, club, and individual accomplishments.

E. Take all data recorded and collected along with pictures and combine it into a unit scrapbook or video; as a tool to see the year in review of all events, functions, and achievements.

F. Work with Public Affairs department and along with other members of Information Management to ensure a high quality work and timeliness.

The Cadet Supply Commander is a direct advisor to the Logistics Commander and a Guide acting on behalf of the ASIs goals. This person is responsible for:

A. The cleanliness and effectiveness of the Logistics room.

B. The Logistics Commander and the Specialists working for the Logistics room.

C. Ensuring that an inventory is kept of all uniform items and correcting the inventory when information changes.

The Cadet Logistics Officer assists the ASI in the issue and turn-in of all government property, accomplishes periodic inventories and accompanies the ASI for annual Air Force Inventory inspection. Notifies the ASI when on-hand levels are low and requests (from the ASI) supplies requested by the cadet staff. This person assists the ASI in maintenance of supply records, equipment and facility. The Logistics Commander is responsible for:

A. Maintaining the Cadet Storage Room.

B. Ensuring that a sign-in list is kept on the door of the storage room and that cadets re using this list.

C. Keeping uniforms and uniform items and accessories organized and well maintained.

D. Ensuring that an inventory is kept of all uniform items and correcting the inventory when information changes.

E. Marinating records of all corps-owned property.

F. Supervising specialists and assistants with other duties.

The Financial Management Officer is in charge of developing new fundraising ideas that include finding out what is needed for said event and passing information to subordinate. This person is responsible for:

A. The Fundraising officer or sergeant and supervising all fundraising events.

B. Works as a team with Fundraising in a joint effort to achieve each goal.

C. Log the work times of each cadet at each event.

The Finance and Fundraising Officer(s) are responsible for carrying out a plan of action for specified events and the follows:

A. Hold meetings with participants about procures, rules, and proper conduct.

B. Help with inventory and distribution of products, of which are pertinent to the Fundraisers specified by the unit. I.e. pass books, unit T-shirts, collecting order sheets etc.

C. Other events possible to raise funds are multiple car washes throughout the year at various locations, sonic car hops, and catalogue sales.

D. At all events cadets will be uniform in attire. This can include a JROTC Uniform of some class, PTs, or a TX 863 T-shirt.

The Cadet Personnel Officer is responsible for the maintenance of cadet records. With assistants, the he/ she will update and maintain the master record of cadets through our cadet database, (Wings {formerly CIMS}), periodically run copies of those records and have cadets review, correct and return those records. This cadet will also provide information as necessary to the cadet staff for promotions, recommendations, or position changes. This cadet is directly responsible for:

A. Maintaining a Cadet & Inventory Management System (through Wings) as well as maintaining and filing documentation in the Cadet Personnel Records.

B. Publishing a yearly Cadet Directory

C. Ensuring that a sign in list is kept on the front of the filing cabinet and that cadets are using this list.

D. File all contracts of cadets (contract of enrollment and team contract).

The Cadet School and Community Service Officer is in charge of operations of relevance to our surrounding community and our individual institution of education. This person is responsible for:

A. The cleanliness of the AFJROTC office & classroom

B. The organization of a Highway Clean-Up once every 3 months

C. The organization of Campus Clean-Up once every semester

D. The organization of any other community service activities in which the JROTC has an opportunity to participate

The Cadet Recruiting Officer works closely with upper level staff, SASI, and ASI to ensure the unit has an aggressive and on-going recruiting program. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Promoting recruitment in the JROTC Corps.

B. Working closely with the Commander of the Awareness Presentation Team to organize and plan recruiting trips.

C. Coordinating a 5-10 minute speeches or skits to perform for feeder schools along with arranging a Q and A with students.

D. Provide and plan presentations for students of feeder schools on career days.

E. Record name, date and location of recruiting events and participants.

F. Create a unit based pamphlet and collaborate with Historian and other staff members.

The Cadet Activities Officer maintains the integrity of the activities of the corps. This person is responsible for:

A. Planning and carrying out activities in the corps.

B. Collaborating with the School and Community Service Officer and working on any project or activity delegated by said person.

The Cadet Public Affairs Officer is the promoter of the unit and will make it known in a positive way. This cadets responsibilities are:

A. Work with the four staff members under this person to ensure that they are accomplishing their goals.

B. Gathering deadlines for the Cadet Newspaper Editor and Guide them in any way needed for the publishing of the monthly newspaper.

C. Contact the school newspaper, yearbook and local city news outlets. Inform when the unit is doing something important, and insure that the things that are published are accurate and reflect well on our unit.

D. Make sure you and your staff is working closely with the recruiting officer to attract more people to the unit.

The Cadet Awareness Presentation Team Commander is in charge of all APT meetings and events. This person is responsible for:

A. Each members readiness, appearance and performance.

B. This person should work with both recruiting and Special Teams Commander to collaborate on planning trips and recruiting functions.

C. Should hold weekly meetings presenting APT ideals along with preparing members for presentations.

The Cadet Newspaper Editor is the cadet in charge of maintaining and producing the cadet newspaper The Cougars Lair. This may be done by creating a staff of 1-3 cadets to be writers for the units newspaper. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Gathering information to form a monthly newsletter to be published at the beginning of each month including important dates, deadlines, and all functions of the corps.

B. Submitting articles of importance to local newspapers such as the Benbrook Newspaper, the Western Hills High School Newspaper and the Fort Worth Star Telegram.

C. Attending ROTC events and informing cadets through the newspaper of ROTC involvement, both what has been and what is upcoming.

D. Hold meetings with their staff to motivate them and to tell them what they should be working on.

E. Keep account of how many articles a cadet writes to make sure that cadet earns his/ her service ribbon. Standards will be determined by Group Commander and SASI.

The Cadet Information Officer is responsible for:

A. Works with the Public Affairs Officer to make sure that non-unit media knows what we are doing.

B. Works with historian to maintain scrapbook, training video, recruitment tools, etc.

C. Maintain an accurate phone list of cadets.

The Cadet Student Council Representative is responsible for:

A. Finding out when the student council meets and attends as our unit representative.

B. Report to the unit any news by way of the information officer and the newspaper editor.

C. They will collaborate with the SASI and the Cadet Group Commander to make unit goals known and to assist as needed.

The Cadet Flight Commander is the class leader; they are concerned with the leadership development and discipline of their flight. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Commanding a flight of AFJROTC cadets.

B. Performing Cadet Evaluations at each promotion cycle.

C. Conducting weekly uniform inspections

D. Maintaining the appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the flight.

E. Reporting all problems directly to their respective squadron commanders.

F. Organizing and maintaining an effective chain of command in the organization.

The Cadet Flight Sergeant is the first supervisor of the flight. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Assuming the duties of the Flight Commander when he/she is not present.

B. Assisting the Flight Commander in managing flight activities.

C. General supervision of cadets.

D. Keeping track of cadet attendance and tardies.

E. Set the example of discipline, dedication, and teamwork to flight members.

The Cadet Element Leader is responsible to the Flight Sergeant. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Maintaining discipline, appearance, efficiency, training, and conduct of the elements cadets.

B. Coordinate activities within the element and keeps element members informed.

The Cadet Guide assists Flight Sergeant in accomplishing flight responsibilities and assumes the position in absence of Flight Sergeant. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Leading the direction of the flight while marching and performs as guidon bearer during flight drill.

B. This cadet is responsible to the Flight Sergeant.

The Cadet Flight Specialist will take over the role of Logistics Specialist and when needed as a Personnel Specialist. They will carry out instructions given by their respecting Squadron Commander or Logistics and Personnel Officers. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Assisting Logistics Commander or Personnel Officer as needed.

B. Assisting Squadron Commanders as needed.

C. Performing tasks for the Personnel or Logistics Commanders; such as issuing uniform items or updating and gathering Personnel files.

The Cadet Armed Drill Team Commander is a well trained cadet in the aspects of armed drill regulation. This cadet commands armed regulation in drill team and also at Drill meets. This cadet should be an active member of the drill team with perfect attendance to all meets and is selected by the overall Drill Team Commanders.

The Cadet Unarmed Drill Team Commander is a well trained cadet in the aspects of unarmed drill regulation. This cadet commands unarmed regulation in drill team and also at Drill meets. This cadet should be an active member of the drill team with perfect attendance to all meets and is selected by the overall Drill Team Commanders.

The Cadet Inspection Team Commander is a well trained cadet in the aspects of Inspection drill. This cadet commands Inspection regulation in drill team and also at Drill meets. This cadet should be an active member of the drill team with perfect attendance to all meets and is selected by the overall Drill Team Commanders.

The Cadet Male Color Guard Commander is a well trained male cadet in the aspects of Color Guard drill regulation. This cadet commands Color Guard regulation in drill team and also at Drill meets. He is also responsible for working jointly with the Female Color Guard commander to set up and organize community Color Guard performances. This cadet should be an active member of the drill team with perfect attendance to all meets and is selected by the overall Drill Team Commanders.

The Cadet Female Color Guard Commander is a well trained female cadet in the aspects of Color Guard drill regulation. This cadet commands Color Guard regulation in drill team and also at Drill meets. She is also responsible for working jointly with the Male Color Guard commander to set up and organize community Color Guard performances. This cadet should be an active member of the drill team with perfect attendance to all meets and is selected by the overall Drill Team Commanders.

The Cadet Physical Training Team Commander is a dedicated cadet with the purpose of striving to be physically fit and to set an example for others on his/her team. This cadet is responsible for:

A. Maintaining the health and integrity of those on the PT team.

B. Planning all corps PT functions and scheduling extra-curricular PT activities.

C. Competing in PT during any competition in which the corps is invited.

The Cadet E2C Commander is in charge of maintaining the training and discipline of those persons in each flight whom carry out the specified plans of the instructors in accordance of the designs of the E2C program. This person is responsible for planning and distributing the regulations the flights will participate in on a bi-weekly basis. This person will collaborate with the instructors and answer directly to the Second Support Squadron Commander.

The Cadet Model Rocketry Commander is responsible for training personnel on the model rocketry team. This person will plan and regulate launches on a weekly basis in accordance to the regulations.

The Cadet Flag Detail Commander is responsible for maintaining a trained and disciplined team. This team will, in accordance with national regulations, put up and take down the American and Texas flag on a daily basis. This person must also be prepared to perform a flag folding ceremony and be able to articulate the description of each intricate fold and detail.

Chapter Ten: Awards & Decoration

Awards Ceremony

The AFJROTC Awards Ceremony is a program which is intended to recognize the achievements of deserving cadets. Cadets who demonstrate scholarship, academic achievement, unusual leadership ability, and an exceptional performance over all are eligible to earn awards. Each cadet is expected to know their job, complete duties promptly without continuous supervision, use initiative, know and follow cadet and Air Force Values, and maintain high standards of conduct. The individual cadet intent on earning one or more awards automatically establishes him/herself as a potential leader. As a leader, the cadet must maintain high academic grades and a high level of school attendance.

Local Awards

There are several significant awards which the TX-863 AFJTORC Unit at Western Hills High School presents to cadets annually for outstanding cadet achievement. These awards, in order of importance, are as follows:

The Mr. Quince Fulton WHHS AFJROTC Spirit Award

The Major General Joseph L. Shosid Scholarship Award

Best Flight Commander

Best Flight Sergeant

Best Element Leader

Most Improved

Best Drilled

National and AFJROTC Awards

National and AFJROTC Awards and Decorations are also earned by cadets in our corps. Requirements and eligibility for these awards are set forth in the AFJROTCI 36-2001. A copy of all National and AFJROTC Awards and Ribbons will be kept posted on the Cadet Bulletin Board. These awards, in order of importance, are as follows:

Air Force ROTC Valor Award (Gold)

Air Force ROTC Valor Award (Silver)

Cadet Humanitarian Award

Air Force Association Award

Daedalian Award

American Legion Scholastic Award

American Legion General Military Excellence Award

Daughters of the American Revolution Award

American Veterans (AMVETS) Award

Reserve Officer Association Award

The Military of World Wars Award

The Retired Officers Association Award

Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

National Sojourners Award

Sons of the American Revolution Award

Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award

Military Order of the Purple Heart Award

Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Achievement Award

Non-Commissioned Officers Association Award

Outstanding Cadet Ribbon

Leadership Ribbon

Achievement Ribbon

Superior Performance Ribbon

Commanders Unit Award

Vice Commanders Unit Award

Academic Ribbon

Outstanding Flight Ribbon

Leadership School Ribbon

Drill Competition Ribbon

Orienteering Competition Ribbon

Co-Curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon

Drill Team Ribbon

Color Guard Ribbon

Service Ribbon

Longevity Ribbon

Physical Fitness Ribbon

Activities Ribbon

Attendance Ribbon

Good Conduct Ribbon

Dress and Appearance Ribbon

Flight Solo Badge

Flight Certificate Badge

Ground School Badge

Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Award

Awareness Presentation Team Badge

Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Award

Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters are used to designate the second or subsequent award of

any ribbon. A silver oak leaf cluster is used in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters.

Gold Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Gold Valor Award recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

Forward recommendations for valor awards through HQ AFOATS/JROS for review and approval within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. AFOATS/JROS will forward the valor award to AFOATS/JR for final approval. Upon approval, HQ AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation.

Silver Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Silver Valor Award is awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award.

Forward recommendations for valor awards through HQ AFOATS/JROS for review and approval within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. HQ AFOATS/JROS will forward the valor award to AFOATS/JR for final approval. Upon approval, HQ AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation.

Cadet Humanitarian Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in the community.

Forward recommendations for humanitarian awards to HQ AFOATS/JROS for review and approval within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. Upon approval, HQ AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation and ribbon for presentation.

Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This AFA-sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year (in a 3-year program) or third-year cadet (in a 4-year program).

The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:

Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).

Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).

Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.

Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).

Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change).

Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions.

Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.

Rank in the top 10% of their academic class.

Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.

The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and other faculty members, selects the recipient by 1 April. Upon selection, the SASI requests the award from the Director of ROTC Affairs, Air Force Association. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military services. It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. The medal is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Daedalian in the village of Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and feathers. The award also includes a ribbon.

This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet at each unit that meets the following criteria:

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation.

Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.

Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.

Rank in the top 20% of their school class.

The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Daedalian Flight. A minimum of 90 days notice is required to allow the local chapter to obtain the award from their national headquarters and to schedule a Daedalian Flight presenter for the award. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

American Legion Scholastic Award. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a scholastic scroll.

This award is presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the cadets overall scholastic achievements. Each cadet must:

Rank in the top 10% of the high school class.

Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.

Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Actively participate in student activities.

The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient and must request the award not later than 15 April. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest American Legion Post. If there is no local post, contact the American Legion Headquarters. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

American Legion General Military Excellence Award. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a torch.

This award is presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the cadets general military excellence. Each cadet must:

Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class.

Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient and must request the award not later than 15 April. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest American Legion Post. If there is no local post, contact the American Legion Headquarters. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal and ribbon.

This award is presented annually to one third-year (in a 3-year program) or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) that meets the following criteria:

Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.

Rank in the top 25% of their high school class.

Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character.

Demonstrate adherence to military discipline.

Possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

The SASI and principal select the recipient and must request the award and a presenter not later than 1 March. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest DAR chapter. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

American Veterans (AMVETS) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon.

This award is presented annually to one qualified cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:

A positive attitude toward Air Force JROTC programs and service in the Air Force.

Personal appearance (wearing of the uniform, posture, and grooming, but not physical characteristics per se).

Personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self-confidence).

Officer potential (capacity for responsibility, adaptability, and maintenance of high personal standards).

Obtained a grade of A (or the numerical equivalent) in their AS class.

Be in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection and at the time of presentation.

The SASI selects the recipient of the award and submits a brief nomination letter and biographical sketch of the cadet to the state AMVETS department where the school is located. An AMVETS representative should make the presentation if a participating local post or department representative is available. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal, ribbon, and certificate.

This award is presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:

Positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.

Outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture, and grooming).

Attributes of initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.

Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and respect).

Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change).

Demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions.

Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.

The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient of the award. The local ROA chapter contacts each ASI before 15 September and furnishes the name of the ROA representative for presentation purposes. If no contact is made by 15 September, the SASI must communicate directly with the National Headquarters of the Reserve Officers Association. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Military Order of World Wars Award. This award consists of a bronze medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon.

This award is presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue the aerospace science program the following school year. Selection is based on outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit.

The SASI, with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient and completes the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) citation by summarizing the cadets outstanding accomplishments or service to the unit. The citation and request for the medal, certificate, and ribbon are sent to the nearest local chapter of the MOWW. The SASI will make arrangements for a MOWW representative to make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If a local chapter is unavailable, contact the MOWW National Headquarters. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact. If a member is not available, any active, reserve, or retired commissioned officer may present the award.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award. This award, formerly known as The Retired Officers Association Award, consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.

This award is presented annually to an outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) who shows exceptional potential for military leadership. Each cadet must:

Be a member of the junior class.

Be in good academic standing.

Be of high moral character.

Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country.

Show exceptional potential for military leadership.

The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring MOAA chapter. The SASI requests the award devices from the nearest MOAA chapter. A MOAA representative will make the award presentation. If a MOAA chapter is not available in the area, the SASI sends the request to the MOAA headquarters. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.

This award presented annually to an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a 3-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program) who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Each cadet must:

Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC.

Have outstanding military bearing and conduct.

Possess strong positive personal attributes (such as courtesy, dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation).

Demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or drill team) and actively promote Americanism.

Demonstrate leadership potential.

Attain a grade of B in AFJROTC with an overall average grade of C in all subjects for the previous semester.

Be active in student activities.

Not have been previous recipients of this award.

The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring VFW chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local post in February for presentation in April or May. A VFW representative will present the award at an appropriate ceremony. If no local post is available, or if the local post does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the headquarters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

National Sojourners Award. This award consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate.

This award is presented annually recognizing an outstanding first- or second-year cadet (second or third-year cadet in a 4-year program) who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus. Each cadet must:

Be in the top 25% of their academic class.

Encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism.

Demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.

Not have previously received the award.

The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring National Sojourners chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local chapter in February for presentation in April or May. A representative from the National Sojourners will make the award presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local chapter is available or if the local chapter does not offer the award, contact the headquarters of the National Sojourners. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal with ribbon.

This award recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and not have previously received the award. Each cadet must:

Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC program.

Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.

Be in the top 25% of their overall class.

The SASI and the Principal select the recipient of the award not later than 1 March. The SAR national headquarters furnishes the secretary of each applicable SAR state organization a list of the AFJROTC units in their state. A representative of SAR will present the award and correspond directly with each unit within their area. The SASI makes arrangements for presentation with the applicable state society or local chapter. See Attachment 11 for list of award points of contact.

Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award. This award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

This award annually recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program. Each cadet must:

Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community projects.

Demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of class.

Demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism.

Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction at any time during the calendar year. With a 30-day notice, a representative of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction will make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction. The star worn on the ribbon must be procured with priva