MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC CA-936

CADET GUIDE

September 15, 2017

Table of ContentsSubject Page

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mission/Goals/AFJROTC Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CA-936 Emblem/Mind and Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31. Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Cadet Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CA-936 Chain of Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. Functional Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75. Cadet Appointment and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76. The Progressive Development of Cadets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77. Job Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88. Cadet Recognition Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169. Cadet Rank and Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Air Force Junior ROTC Insignia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1810. Wear of the Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cadet Male Headgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Cadet Female Headgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Cadet Male Blue Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Cadet Female Blue Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2611. Female Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2711. Male Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2812. AFJROTC Area and Classroom Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Classroom Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2913. The Military Salute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3014. Hazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3015. Cadet Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3016, Staff and Staff Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3017. Awards and Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30CA-936 Ribbon Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4018. Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4119. Curriculum/Course Syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4120. Benefits of AFJROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5721. Activities and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Star Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Air Force Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Air Force Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Phonetic Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Military (24 hour) Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Welcome to the Mira Mesa High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps CA-936 family. You are now part of a program which is much more than just a class. You are

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embarking on a journey that will challenge you and reward you while providing you with skills and traits that will serve you throughout life – regardless of the path you choose. The experience will help you build self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-awareness; refine your leadership, management, communications, and teamwork skills; and expose you to basic military drill and ceremonies, traditions, customs, and courtesies. Our cadets are learners who not only perform better academically but also understand and use technology, exercise personal and social responsibility, ethics, problem solving, decision making, attention to detail, fitness and wellness, and appreciate diversity and responsible citizenship.

MISSION

"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

Goals

Instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment.

(AFJROTC is NOT a USAF Recruiting or Accessions Program)

The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense of responsibility; and develop character and self-discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals and the Air Force’s core values of “Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.”

AFJROTC Cadet Creed

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who served their community and nation with patriotism.

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community, and to myself.

My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for my actions and deeds.

I will hold others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will come after me.

I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.CA-936 Emblem

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The shield is navy blue and gold to reflect the Mira Mesa High School colors. The top left section contains the lamp of knowledge from the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) emblem to represent our emphasis on academic excellence. The top right section contains the original Mira Mesa High School Marauders emblem to represent school pride. The MIND - HEART through the center of the shield is a reminder of a cadet’s two most powerful possessions (see the attached Mind and Heart story). The bottom section contains the Air Force emblem to identify us as an AFJROTC unit and CA-936 our AFJROTC unit designation. In combination this shield is a visual symbol of the pride and esprit de corps of the Mira Mesa High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps CA-936.

Mind and Heart

Far away and a long time ago a pupil trained in the ways of the martial arts. The training was by a master mentor. The attentive student toiled learning the arts, practicing the ways of the staff, sword, and other weapons. For years and years this pupil trained to achieve graduation status; to satisfy mastery of the arts and even more, the approval of the teacher and mentor. Finally, the mentor challenged the student. There was only one way to measure how much the pupil had learned---a combat between pupil and student. A final duel! The eager pupil was reluctant. The student approached the master and boldly stated that the duel was unacceptable. The master was taken aback by such an absurd statement. How could this student not accept the challenge? The student had trained for years and what's more the student had the freedom to use any weapon. The mentor was even willing to face the student with bare hands and feet. The surprised mentor questioned the pupil, urging the student to accept this final battle. The student again rejected and said, "I am not willing to fight you. Although I mastered the sword, the staff, and hand combat I am not willing because no matter what I do I can never truly defeat you." By this time the master was truly bewildered. The pupil quickly answered the puzzled teachers look. "I can never truly defeat you because I can never take away your Mind and your Heart." The master finally understood and realized the pupil had gained knowledge beyond mere mastery of the staff and the sword.

1. PurposeThe purpose of this guide is to establish guidance and procedures for the organization and members of the CA-936 cadet corps.

2. History a. The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized a junior course for non-college military schools, high schools and other non-preparatory schools. The Army implemented Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) in 1916. Public Law 88-647, commonly known as the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, directed the secretaries of each military service to establish and maintain JROTC units for their respective services. The first Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) programs were opened in 1966. AFJROTC is a continuing success story. From a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966, AFJROTC has grown to 878 units throughout the world, with nearly 121,000 cadets (AY 15-16). b. Lt Col (Ret) Dennis L. Ritter and MSgt (Ret) James B. Manson began CA-936 AFJROTC

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at Mira Mesa High School in September 1993. MSgt (Ret) Randy R. Crouch was added in March 1997. Lt Col (Ret) Charles E. Olander replaced Lt Col Ritter beginning in September 2011. MSgt Manson retired at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.

3. Cadet Organization a. Instructors: The Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI), Lt Col Olander, and the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) MSgt Crouch are not part of the cadet corps chain of command. b. CA-936 is organized as a cadet Wing. The Senior Staff is the leadership of the cadet Wing with a cadet Wing Staff to support them.

CA-936 CHAIN OF COMMAND

Senior Staff

Andrew Thongrivong Jolyne Duong Wing Commander (CC) Executive Officer (XO)

Erica Sisouphanthong Wing Vice Commander (CV)

Micky Ly Siddhi Patel A1 - Manpower & Personnel A3 - Operations

Shae-Ann Sarmiento Adelene Andrada A4 - Logistics A5 - Plans & Requirements

Trish Dong Roland Salvador A7 – Installations & Mission Support A9 – Wellness, Assessments, & Analysis

Wing Commander XO

Vice Commander

Nikka Encinas Matthew Mitchell Academic Team Commander Academic Team Sergeant

Pauline Apresto Andrea Carruthers Awareness Presentation Team CC Awareness Presentation Team Sgt

Carl Matabang Sidney Mai Cyber Team Commander Cyber Team Sergeant

A1 – Manpower & Personnel

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Flights

Alpha Flight CC Alpha Flight Chief Alpha Flight Sgt

Bravo Flight CC Bravo Flight Chief Bravo Flight Sgt

Charlie Flight CC Charlie Flight Chief Charlie Flight Sgt

Delta Flight CC Delta Flight Chief Delta Flight Sgt

Echo Flight CC Echo Flight Chief Echo Flight Sgt

Foxtrot Flight CC Foxtrot Flight Chief Foxtrot Flight Sgt

Golf Flight CC Golf Flight Chief Golf Flight Sgt

Hotel Flight CC Hotel Flight Chief Hotel Flight Sgt

India Flight CC India Flight Chief India Flight Sgt

A3 – Operations

Zachary Urabe CJ Medina Armed Drill Team CC Armed Drill Team Sgt Gabrielle Hermogino Laura Masado Unarmed Drill Team CC Unarmed Drill Team Sgt

RC Milana Joshua Pasco Saber Team CC Saber Team Sgt

Bella Genoso Aleiza Ambalada Color Guard CC Color Guard Sgt

A4 – Logistics

Christian Matabang Milton Ly Armory OIC Armory NCOIC Dominic Reyes Tuyen Nguyen Operations Support OIC Operations Support NCOIC

Alize Davis Kevin Garcia Supply OIC Supply NCOIC

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A5 – Plans & Requirements

Kris Pascual Shaina Chispa Administration OIC Administration NCOIC

Stephanie Nguyen Maria Mapanao Awards & Information OIC Awards & Information NCOIC

Jason DizonFinance/Fundraising OIC

A7 – Installations & Mission Support

Zach Zamora Deborah LaskarisInformation Technology & Facilities OIC IT & Facilities NCOIC

Keana Nonog Matthew Natividad Public Relations OIC Public Relations NCOIC

Adrian MacaraigWebmaster OIC

A9 – Wellness, Assessments & Analysis

Elpy Perez Olivia Canonizado Kitty Hawk Air Society Commander Kitty Hawk Air Society Sergeant

Joshua Truong Wellness OIC Wellness NCOIC

Christian Ebuen Sean GonzalesYouth Physical Fitness Team Commander YPF Team Sergeant4. Functional Organization a. Responsibilities and duties increase with an increase in rank and year level. Each cadet is expected to be able to assume the responsibilities and duties of the position to which appointed. The job descriptions in paragraph 7 define major responsibilities of each leadership position. In addition to these duties each officer of the corps will: (1) Train at least one underclassman in the duties and responsibilities of their position. (2) Inform their respective Senior Staff member of all activities related to their department. (3) Serve on cadet boards as necessary. b. The following definitions apply to positions in the corps (these titles do not equate to a specific rank except as noted in paragraph 9c): (1) Officer In Charge (OIC) – Cadet Officer in charge of a department.

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(2) Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) – The designated enlisted cadet who is the number two person in the department. (3) Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) – An enlisted cadet who works in a department. (4) Flight Commander (Flt CC) – Cadet Officer in command of a specific flight. (5) Flight Chief (Flt Chief) – Senior Enlisted cadet second-in-command of the flight. (6) Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) – Enlisted cadet with specific responsibilities in the flight. (7) Team Commander (Team CC) – Cadet Officer in command of a specific team. (8) Team Sergeant (Team Sgt) – Enlisted cadet second-in-command of the team.

5. Cadet Appointment and RotationThe instructors and the current Senior Staff will select next year’s Senior Staff. All other officers will be selected by the incoming Senior Staff and the instructors. a. All promotions will be announced on wing orders. b. Cadet staff officers will normally serve one school year. Earlier rotation of cadet assignments may be made to provide leadership experience for a larger number of cadets.

6. The Progressive Development of Cadets a. Aerospace Science (AS) level is equal to the number of years of JROTC completed. AS level one (AS-1) is a first year cadet who has not completed one year. An AS-2 has completed one year, AS-3 two years, AS-4 three years. b. The AS levels and grade levels provide for a pyramidal structure as follows:

AS Level Position Grade Level

AS-4 Senior Staff Senior

AS-3 OIC / Team CC / Flt CC Junior Flt Chief

AS-2 NCOIC / Team Sgt / Flt Sgt Sophomore Element Leader / Guide / NCO

AS-1 Assistant Element Leader / Team Member / NCO Freshman

This is a guide to cadet progression and is not a course that must be followed to attain a position.7. Job Descriptions

a. Wing Commander (1) Commands and controls the unit using staff members and subordinate leaders. (2) Insures proper appearance, discipline, efficiency, training and conduct of the unit. (3) Assists the SASI and ASI as necessary. (4) Identifies and establishes goals to be attained by the staff, subordinate leaders and members of the unit. (5) Convenes staff meetings as necessary. (6) Administers unit activities according to Air Force principles and procedures. (7) Informs the SASI of all planned activities. (8) Supervises corps staff.

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(9) Supervises the Special Projects department. A. Special Projects OIC (1) Supervises cadets in the Special Projects department. (2) Establishes at least one special project to enhance Mira Mesa High School each school year. (3) Accomplishes other miscellaneous projects as required. (4) Attends Staff Meetings as required. B. Special Projects NCOIC (1) Acts at Special Projects OIC as needed. (2) Assists Special Projects OIC with tasks (1) through (4) above.

b. Executive Officer (1) Updates the calendar and notes on the white board in room 410. (2) Updates the calendar on the CA-936 website. (3) Updates the CA-936 personnel board in the instructor’s office. (4) Assists the instructors with the Awards Banquet. (5) Updates the Wing Commander on the status of unit goals. (6) Assists the Wing Commander with Wing Staff Meetings and Flag Ceremonies. c. Vice Commander (1) Acts as the Wing Commander in the Wing Commander’s absence. (2) Supervises the Academic, Awareness Presentation, CyberPatriot, and Model Rocket Teams. A. Academic Team Commander (1) Establishes an Academic Team(s). (2) Registers Academic Team(s) for competitions. (3) Prepares Academic Team(s) for competitions. (4) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. B. Academic Team Sergeant (1) Acts as the Academic Team Commander as needed. (2) Assists the Academic Team Commander with tasks (1) through (4) above. C. Awareness Presentation Team Commander (1) Establishes Awareness Presentation Team(s). (2) Determines subject(s) for presentation. (3) Prepares Awareness Presentation Team(s) for presentations. (4) Coordinates presentation dates with instructors and middle schools. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. D. Awareness Presentation Team Sergeant (1) Acts as the Awareness Presentation Team Commander as needed. (2) Assists the Awareness Presentation Team Commander with tasks (1) through (5) above. E. CyberPatriot Team Commander (1) Establishes Cyber Team(s). (2) Insures registration of team(s) for competitions. (3) Coordinates with mentor and team coaches (instructors) to prepare team(s) for competitions.) (4) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required

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F. CyberPatriot Team Sergeant (1) Acts as the Cyber Team Commander as needed. (2) Assists the Cyber Team Commander with tasks (1) through (4) above. G. Model Rocket Team Commander (1) Establishes a Model Rocket Team (2) Coordinates with MMHS Engineering teacher to add non-AFJROTC team members. (3) Insures registration of team for competition. (4) Coordinates with mentor to prepare team for competition. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required.

d. A1 – Manpower & Personnel (1) Plans and coordinates AFJROTC activities relating to the flight operations. (2) Supervises the Flight of the Month/Semester competition. (3) Supervises the first semester Cadet of the Week (COW) program. (4) Conducts Cadet of the Month (COM) board and insures Enlisted and Officer of the Month recognition. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (6) Insures regular cadet promotions. (7) Supervises and schedules flag detail. (8) Supervises Flight Staff. A. Flight Commander (1) Insures the efficiency, appearance, conduct, motivation and training of flight cadets. (2) Teaches cadets within the flight basic drill movements per the Drill and Ceremonies book/AFMAN 36-2203 Personnel Drill and Ceremonies. (3) Plans, executes and coordinates the activities of the flight. (4) Evaluates and recommends cadets for promotion. (5) Selects Cadet of the Week (COW) and Cadet of the Month (COM) nominees. (6) Prepares the flight for Flight of the Month competitions. (7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (8) Supervises flight personnel. B. Flight Chief (1) Assists the Flight Commander as required. (2) Acts as Flight Commander in the flight commander's absence. (3) Acts as Flight Sergeant as required. (4) Responsible for organizing and directing Physical Education activities. (5) Acts as ambassador to the sentiments of the enlisted cadets. (6) Maintains expertise in all areas of flight operations. (7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. C. Flight Sergeant (1) Assists the Flight Commander/Chief as required. (2) Acts as the Flight Chief as required. (3) Maintains expertise in all areas of flight operations. (4) Accomplishes the duties of the Flight Sgt as described in the Drill and Ceremonies book/AFMAN 36-2203 Personnel Drill and Ceremonies.

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e. A3 – Operations (1) Plans and coordinates AFJROTC activities relating to drill teams and Color Guard. (2) Ensures the efficiency, appearance, conduct, supply, training, and discipline of drill teams and Color Guard. (3) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (4) Supervises Color Guard, Armed Drill Team, Unarmed Drill Team, Saber Team, Best Drilled Individual, Best Drilled Element, and Best Drilled Flight. B. Team Commander (1) Selects team members. (2) Prepares team for performances, competitions, etc. (3) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (4) Supervises team members. C. Team Sergeant (1) Assists the team Commander as directed. (2) Acts as team Commander as required. (3) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required.

e. A4 – Logistics (1) Supervises and insures timely issue of uniforms to cadets and issue update in Wings. (2) Supervises and insures timely issue of uniforms to teams and team uniform issue update in Wings. (3) Insures all uniform hand receipts are turned-in in a timely manner. (4) Supervises and insures weapons are secure, maintained competition-ready, and all required forms are prepared and updated. (5) Insures the team room is kept clean and orderly. (6) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (7) Supervises personnel in the Armory, Operations Support, and Supply departments. A. Armory OIC (1) Maintains inventory of all weapons. (2) Maintains a file of all weapons in need of repair. (3) Repairs/insures repair of damaged weapons. (4) Insures weapons security. (5) Assigns specific weapons to the team members. (6) Insures the Armory is kept clean and orderly. (7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (8) Supervises Armory department B. Armory NCOIC (1) Assists the Armory OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Armory OIC as required. (3) Repairs damaged weapons. (4) Insures weapons security. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. C. Armory NCO (1) Assists the Armory OIC as directed.

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(2) Repairs damaged weapons. (3) Insures weapons security. D. Operations Support OIC (1) Issues uniforms to teams. (2) Insures team uniforms are labeled with the cadet’s name. (3) Insures team uniforms continue to be serviceable. (4) Prepares team uniforms for the laundry and distributes properly upon their return from the laundry. (5) Keeps the team room clean and orderly. (6) Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to aid teams at performances and competitions. (7) Assists teams as necessary during performances and competitions. (8) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (9) Supervises Operations Support department. E. Operations Support NCOIC (1) Assists the Operations Support OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Operations Support OIC as required. (3) Assists issue of uniforms to teams. (4) Insures team uniforms are labeled with the cadet’s name. (5) Insures team uniforms continue to be serviceable. (6) Prepares team uniforms for the laundry and distributes properly upon their return from the laundry. (7) Keeps the team room clean and orderly. (8) Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to aid teams at performances and competitions. (9) Assists teams as necessary during performances and competitions. (10) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. F. Operations Support NCO (1) Assists the Operations Support OIC as directed. (2) Assists issue of uniforms to teams. (3) Insures team uniforms are labeled with the cadet’s name. (4) Insures team uniforms continue to be serviceable. (5) Prepares team uniforms for the laundry and distributes properly upon their return from the laundry. (6) Keeps the team room clean and orderly. (7) Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to aid teams at performances and competitions. (8) Assists teams as necessary during performances and competitions. G. Supply OIC (1) Maintains inventory of all clothing items in Wings. (2) Issues uniforms to cadets, updates issue in Wings, insures return of hand receipts. (3) Insures uniforms are organized in the Supply room. (4) Insures Supply rooms are clean and orderly. (5) Orders uniforms as required. (6) Insures receipt of ordered uniforms is documented properly. (7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (8) Supervises Supply department.

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H. Supply NCOIC (1) Assists the Supply OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Supply OIC as required. (3) Issues uniforms to cadets, updates issue in Wings, insures return of hand receipts. (4) Insures uniforms are organized in the Supply room. (5) Insures Supply rooms are clean and orderly. (6) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. I. Supply NCO (1) Assists the Supply OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Supply OIC as required. (3) Issues uniforms to cadets, updates issue in Wings, insures return of hand receipts. (4) Insures uniforms are organized in the Supply room.

f. A5 - Plans & Requirements (1) Supervises and insures timely creation, distribution, and return of all forms for CIA trips, drill meets, community service, etc. (2) Supervises and insures appropriate buses are ordered in a timely manner. (3) Schedules and organizes pot lucks. (4) Coordinates all field trips. (5) Supervises all fundraisers. (6) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (7) Supervises Administration, Awards & Information, Finance, and Fundraising departments. A. Administration OIC (1) Prepares, distributes, and insures receipt of necessary forms for all events and activities in a timely manner. (3) Updates Events information in Wings. (4) Insures instructors are provided event information for the Brigade Activity Report. (5) Maintains the events board in the instructor’s office. (6) Posts CIA trip, drill meet, etc. bus and forms information on the white board in the instructor’s office. (7) Supervises Administration department. (8) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. B. Administration NCOIC (1) Assists the Administration OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Administration OIC as required. (3) Prepares, distributes, and insures receipt of necessary forms for assigned events and activities in a timely manner. (4) Updates Events information in Wings. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. C. Awards & Information OIC (1) Maintains an inventory of all decorations and ranks. (2) Assists the ASI’s in issuing rank and decorations. (3) Creates orders for promotions and decoration issuance. (4) Assists at the Awards Banquet. (5) Insures update of cadet personnel records in Wings. (6) Supervises the renewal/replacement of unserviceable decorations.

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(7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (8) Supervises Awards & Information department. D. Awards & Information NCOIC (1) Assists the Awards & Decorations OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Awards & Decorations OIC as required. (3) Assists the ASI’s in issuing rank and decorations. (4) Insures update of cadet personnel records. (5) Supervises the renewal/replacement of unserviceable decorations. (6) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. E. Awards & Information NCO (1) Assists the Awards & Decorations OIC/NCOIC as directed. (2) Assists the ASI’s in issuing rank and decorations. (3) Insures update of cadet personnel records. (4) Supervises the renewal/replacement of unserviceable decorations. F. Finance OIC (1) Maintains timely accurate financial records. (2) Inputs expense data into an Excel spreadsheet. (3) Reconciles school income data with Excel database. (4) Report financial status to Senior Staff when directed. (5) Maintains individual cadet accounts. (6) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. G. Fundraising OIC (1) Coordinates with A5 on all fundraising efforts. (2) Proposes fundraisers. (3) Organizes fundraisers. (4) Advertises fundraisers. (5) Works with ASB to get fundraisers approved. (6) Recommends continuation of specific fundraisers. (7) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required.

g. A7 – Installations and Mission Support (1) Acts as the liaison between the community and the corps. (2) Coordinates and supervises all community services activities. (3) Insures update of all unit bulletin boards and chain of command boards in a timely manner. (4) Insures all corps events are photographed and video-taped as required. (5) Coordinates and supervises recruiting events. (6) Insures CA-936 newsletter is published in a timely manner. (7) Submits articles/photos of corps events/activities to MMHS (website, Mask, Marauder 5), Brigade (newsletter) and HQ AFJROTC (newsletter). (8) Insures creation of annual scrap book. (9) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. A. Information Technology & Facilities OIC (1) Maintains an inventory of all audio visual and computer equipment. (2) Insures audio visual and computer equipment is in working condition. (3) Maintains an inventory of all instructional materials (textbooks, videos, etc.). (4) Insures all facilities are kept in good condition.

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(5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (6) Supervises Information Technology & Facilities department. B. Information Technology & Facilities NCOIC (1) Assists the Information Technology & Facilities OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Information Technology & Facilities OIC as required. (3) Insures audio visual and computer equipment is in working condition. (4) Insures all facilities are kept in good condition. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. C. Information Technology & Facilities NCO (1) Insures audio visual and computer equipment is in working condition. (2) Insures all facilities are kept in good condition. D. Public Relations OIC (1) Updates all unit bulletin boards in a timely manner. (2) Creates CA-936 newsletter. (3) Photographs and video tapes corps events as required. (4) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (5) Supervises Public Relations department. E. Public Relations NCOIC (1) Assists the Public Relations OIC as directed. (2) Acts as Public Relations OIC as required. (3) Updates all unit bulletin boards in a timely manner as directed. (4) Photographs and video tapes corps events as required. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. F. Public Relations NCO (1) Updates all unit bulletin boards in a timely manner as directed. (2) Photographs and video tapes corps events as required.

h. A9 – Wellness, Analysis and Assessments (1) Supervises and insures the KHAS is providing quality tutoring for cadets. (2) Supervises and insures an effective Wellness Program to include scheduling Physical Education Days to accomplish the Presidents Physical Fitness test in a timely manner, completing the Fitnessgram when required, insuring cadets improve in the Presidents Physical Fitness test and pass the Fitnessgram, as well as full participation in team sports/activities as time allows. (3) Supervises the Youth Physical Fitness team. (4) Insures the wellness of cadets by providing information on safety issues and insuring first aid kit(s) is/are available at field trips, competitions, etc. (5) Attends Wing Staff meetings as required. (6) Supervises Kitty Hawk Air Society, the Wellness Department, and the Youth Physical Fitness team. A. Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) OIC (1) Supervises all cadets who qualify for Kitty Hawk Air Society. (2) Coordinates and sets up tutoring for cadets a minimum of two days a week after school and two days a week at lunch. (3) Tracks attendance of cadets who must attend tutoring and provides attendance to Senior Staff and SASI on a regular basis. (4) Establishes a list of cadet tutors for needed subjects and makes this list available

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to cadets who need tutoring. (5) Attends Staff Meetings as required. B. Kitty Hawk Air Society NCOIC (1) Acts as KHAS OIC as needed. (2) Assists KHAS OIC with tasks (1) through (5) above. C. Wellness OIC (1) Supervises the Wellness department. (2) Attends Staff Meetings as required. (3) Schedules and coordinates with the A9 on the Presidents Physical Fitness (PPF) program, FitnessGram and PT day activities. (4) Insures all cadets have signed health forms turned in and recorded in Wings. (5) Creates and updates the PPF Excel spreadsheet scores. (6) Insures the PPF scores are input into Wings. (7) Attends Staff Meetings as required. D. Wellness NCOIC (1) Acts as Wellness OIC as needed. (2) Assists Wellness OIC with tasks (1) through (7) above. E. Youth Physical Fitness Team Commander (1) Establishes Youth Physical Fitness Team(s). (2) Registers Youth Physical Fitness Team(s) for competitions/events. (3) Prepares Youth Physical Fitness Team (s) for competitions/events. F. Youth Physical Fitness Team Sergeant (1) Acts as the Physical Fitness Team Commander as needed. (2) Assists the Physical Fitness Team Commander with tasks (1) through (3) above.

8. Cadet Recognition Programs (1) Cadet of the Week (1st semester only) – Selected by the staff of each Flight for exceptional performance. (2) Cadet of the Month – One cadet from each flight competes based on a rubric provided by the A1 and selected by a SS board. Each winner gets a promotion and sweats. (3) Enlisted of the Month – Selected by SS based on performance during the month. (4) Officer of the Month – Selected by SS based on performance during the month. (5) Flight of the Month – Based on Flight of the Month competition performance (rubric provided by the A1) and other factors, as determined by the A1, listed in the rubric. (6) Cadet of the Semester – One cadet from each flight competes based on a rubric provided by the A1 and selected by a SS board. Each winner gets a promotion. (7) Enlisted of the Semester – Selected by SS based on performance during the semester. (8) Officer of the Semester – Selected by SS based on performance during the semester. (9) Team Sergeant of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (10) Team Commander of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (11) Special Team Commander of the Year* - Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (12) Special Team Sergeant of the Year* - Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (13) Flight Sergeant of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance

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during the year. (14) Flight Chief of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (15) Flight Commander of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (16) Flight Staff of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (17) Enlisted Cadet of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (18) Officer of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (19) Most Improved Cadet of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (20) Flight of the Year* – Selected by instructors and SS based on performance during the year. (21) Volunteer of the Year* - Selected by instructors and SS based on the number of community service hours performed during the year. (22) Cadet of Superior Service* - Selected by instructors and SS based on the number of events attended during the year. (23) Wing Commander’s award* – Selected by the Wing Commander.

(24) Drill Team ribbon and pin* – Based on the number of competitions and presentations determined by the SASI, the A3,

and respective team commanders. (25) Challenge coin – Selected by the Instructors based on outstanding performance over an extended period. Recipients of the challenge coin get 1/2 off corps events, and automatic selection to field trips.(27) MSgt James Manson Memorial Scholarship* - Selected by

Lt Col Olander and MSgt Crouch based on the scholarship criteria. (27) Shawna Crouch Memorial Scholarship* – Selected by MSgt Crouch based on information provided by senior cadets on the scholarship application.* Presented at the awards banquet.

9. Cadet Rank and Promotion a. There are two types of cadet rank, temporary and permanent. b. Minimum permanent rank at the end of: (1) 1st year – Cadet Airman (C/Amn) (2) 2nd year – Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C) (3) 3rd year – Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA) (4) 4th year – Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt) c. With appointment to certain positions a temporary rank will be awarded as follows: (1) Senior Staff – Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col)* (2) Department OIC- Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (C/2Lt)** (3) Flight Commander- Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (C/2Lt)** (4) Team Commander- Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (C/2Lt)** (5) Flight Chief – Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt) (6) Team Sergeant – Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt)

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(7) NCOIC – Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt) (8) Flight Sergeant – Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA) (9) NCO – Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA)* The Executive Officer will be a Cadet Major (C/Maj)**If an officer prior to assuming this position the cadet will retain the previous rank. d. Students transferred to CA-936 from other JROTC units will be awarded rank based on their rank at their previous unit. e. Cadet ranks are not to be confused with or used interchangeably with USAF rank and grade designations. The term “cadet” will be an integral part of any written or spoken reference to a specific rank. f. ***Officer Promotion system: Up to three promotion cycles per year based on performance. g. ***Enlisted Promotion system: Up to three promotion cycles per year. One promotion will be based on performance/merit. ***The A1 will create the rubric/test for promotions. These promotions become the cadet’s new permanent rank. Cadet who wins Cadet of the Month/Semester will get a promotion. h. Enlisted cadets may be nominated, by a cadet senior in rank, for Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STeP) promotion. The nomination must be in writing and submitted through the chain of command (ie: submitted to the nominators department/team officer and then to the department officers Senior Staff member). All STeP promotions will be discussed and approved/disapproved by Senior Staff and instructors.

h. Enlisted rank Officer rank Cadet Airman Basic – C/AB Cadet Second Lieutenant – C/2Lt Cadet Airman – C/Amn Cadet First Lieutenant – C/1Lt Cadet Airman First Class – C/A1C Cadet Captain – C/Capt Cadet Senior Airman – C/SrA Cadet Major – C/Maj Cadet Staff Sergeant – C/SSgt Cadet Lieutenant Colonel – C/Lt Col Cadet Technical Sergeant – C/TSgt Cadet Colonel – C/Col Cadet Master Sergeant – C/MSgt Cadet Senior Master Sergeant – C/SMSgt Cadet Chief Master Sergeant – C/CMSgt

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10. Wear of the Uniform a. Mira Mesa High School Administration and the United States Air Force agree students enrolled in AFJROTC will wear the prescribed uniform at least one day each week while attending classes and when participating in AFJROTC activities. b. The Air Force JROTC uniform is worn correctly and with pride. The uniform is the distinctive dress of a proud and honorable profession. With a few insignia exceptions it is the same uniform as the United States Air Force uniform. Everyone will notice you in uniform. You can’t be missed! Because you will be so noticeable you will make a favorable or unfavorable impression every moment you are in uniform. If a cadet has good bearing, is courteous, well groomed, and wears the uniform correctly, then a good impression is made. If a cadet is ill mannered, unkempt, loud and boisterous, or wears the uniform in a careless or sloppy manner, then a poor and damaging impression is made. The uniform is a symbol of your country and should be treated as such – with respect. b. Correct wear of the AFJROTC uniform is contained in the Leadership Education 1

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curriculum, AFJROTCI 36-2001, and this guide. The fitting standards, wearing instructions, and personal grooming standards prescribed in AFI 36-2903 are applicable. It is the cadet’s responsibility to maintain all uniform items in a clean and orderly condition during the school year. If your uniform does not fit properly, you should see your Flight’s Supply cadet or MSgt Crouch. Do not wait until someone else calls attention to it. Remember that how you look influences others. c. Each cadet is responsible for presenting himself/herself in the correct uniform on the scheduled day. Cadets failing to wear the uniform (non-suits) when required will lose points on their grade for that 6-week grading period. Uniform day will be every Monday unless otherwise noted. Graded uniform inspection days will be designated on the calendar board in room 410 and on the website calendar. d. Cadets will wear the uniform during the entire school day on Uniform Day. Wear of the uniform on Uniform Days is not mandatory for classes where the uniform might become soiled or damaged, however, prior permission from an instructor is required to change out of the uniform for these classes. AFJROTC facilities will not be used as a dressing room/personal storage area without instructor permission. e. Sunglasses can NOT be worn while in uniform in formation unless they are prescription sunglasses. f. Cadets will not put flight caps in the shoulder loops (epaulets) of their windbreaker jackets or shirts. They can be stowed in the belt on the left side with no more than one inch protruding above the belt and the top of the cap facing forward. g. The uniform will be issued to cadets free of charge. When the uniform is issued to cadets they will also be given a hand receipt with the cost of the uniform items. The hand receipt must be signed by the cadet and the cadet’s parent/guardian and each item must be initialed by the cadet, then returned to their Supply cadet or MSgt Crouch. Cadets will be responsible for the cost (as stated on the hand receipt) of any uniform items lost, damaged due to neglect, or not returned when no longer in AFJROTC. A debt card will be filed with the MMHS Finance Clerk if needed. h. The following uniform items are DRY CLEAN ONLY: Class A service dress coat, lightweight blue windbreaker jacket, trousers/slacks, skirt, necktabs, neckties, and caps. Shirts can be laundered or machine washed and ironed (NO military creases). i. The uniform (except shoes and socks) MUST be turned in at the end of the school year or immediately when a cadet leaves the program. If the uniform is not turned in a debt will be filed with the MMHS Finance Clerk until turned in or paid for. h. Jewelry. Jewelry will be plain and conservative as determined by the SASI. Ankle bracelets are not authorized. Cadets may wear one bracelet around their wrist. If worn, the bracelet will be conservative design, no wider than ½ inch, gold or silver in color, and will not have any inappropriate pictures or writing. Medical alert/identification bracelets are authorized however, if worn, they will be conservative. Watches must be conservative and only one can be worn around the wrist while in uniform. Cadets may wear a total of no more than three rings. Rings will be worn at the base of the finger, and will not be worn on the thumb. Necklaces will not be visible at any time. If worn, will be concealed under a collar or undershirt. Males are not authorized to wear earrings in uniform. Females may wear small (not exceeding 4mm in diameter) spherical, conservative round white diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver earrings as a set. If a cadet has multiple holes, only one set of earrings are authorized to be worn in uniform and will be worn in the lower earlobes. Earrings will match and fit tightly without extending below the earlobe unless the piece extending is the

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connecting band on clip earrings. i. Body Piercing. Cadets in uniform are not allowed to attach or display objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear (except as noted in paragraph 9. h., nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (including anything that might be visible through the uniform). j. Uniform Do’s and Don’ts. Here are a few general rules about wearing the uniform. (1) Do’s (a) Keep your shoes polished and shined, including the heels and edges of soles. (b) Ensure that badges, insignia, belt buckles, and other metallic devices are clean and free of scratches and corrosion. (c) Keep ribbons clean and replace them when they become worn, frayed, or faded. (d) Wear the flight cap when outdoors. (e) Wear black socks. (2) Don’ts (a) Wear the uniform with other clothing. (b) Lend your uniform to anyone who is not a member of the AFJROTC program. (c) Allow articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, cell phones, lanyards, etc. to be visible. (d) Wear earphones or headphones while in uniform. (e) Stand or walk with hands in pockets, other than to insert or remove items. (f) Walk in uniform while using cell phones, radios, hands-free headsets. (g) Smoke, drink, or eat while walking in uniform. (h) Show public displays of affection (PDA) while in uniform. (i) Wear the flight cap when indoors.

k. AFJROTC Physical Education (PE) Uniform. The issued Air Force PE shirt and shorts with appropriate shoes will be worn on PE days which are every Friday unless otherwise noted. Cadets failing to wear the PE uniform (non-suits) when required will lose points on their grade for that 6-week grading period. Cadets have the option of purchasing the MMHS PE shorts through the student store.

l. Mira Mesa Blue T-Shirt. This shirt can be purchased by cadets for $10.00. This shirt or the issued Air Force PE shirt will be worn by cadets to represent CA-936 on designated days and at specified events when wear of the AFJROTC cadet uniform is not appropriate.

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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. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia.3. Jacket will be zipped to at least the halfway point.4. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar.

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) and Model Rocketry Badge are centered on the pockets on the appropriate sides as displayed above.2. Name tag is to be grounded and centered over wearer’s right pocket.3. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings, Kitty Hawk Badge, Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge, Distinguished Cadet Badge: first badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge. 4. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar.5. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam.6. Ribbons: ground and center on the left pocket.

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1. Name tag is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.2. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings, Model Rocketry Badge, Awareness Presentation Team Badge, Kitty Hawk Badge, Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge, Distinguished Cadet Badge: First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.3. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar.4. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam.5. Ribbons: Centered on the left side, parallel with ground. Align with bottom of name tag.

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11. Grooming a. Female. Hair minimum length is one inch, to a maximum bulk of three inches from scalp. Hair will end above the bottom edge of collar and any side of an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground. Hair lengths that would be below the bottom edge of the collar will be pinned-up with no loose ends. Bangs will not touch either eyebrow, to include an invisible line drawn across eyebrows and parallel to the ground. If worn, hairpins, combs, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes must match the hair color (i.e., blonde, brunette, natural red, black, grey), but hair must still comply with bulk and appearance standards. Ornaments are not authorized (i.e., ribbons, beads, jeweled pins). Braids, micro-braids and cornrows are authorized. However, they must be a natural looking color for human beings similar to the individual's hair color; conservative and not present a faddish appearance. A braid is three or more portions/strands of interwoven hair. When worn, multiple braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx ¼ inches), show no more than ¼ inch of scalp between the braids and must be tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional and well-groomed appearance. Braids must continue to the end of the hair in one direction, in a straight line, and may be worn loose or a secured style within hair standards above. Dreadlocks, (defined as long strands of hair that have been twisted closely from the scalp down to the tips; heavy matted coils of hair which form by themselves, eventually fusing together to form a single dread; or unkempt, twisted, matted individual parts of hair), shaved head, flat-tops and military high-and- tight cuts are not authorized hairstyles for females. When wearing the skirt females will remove leg hair that is visibly protruding beyond the appropriate hosiery or causes a visibly uneven texture under hosiery.

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If worn by females, nail polish will be a single color that does not distinctly contrast with the complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors included, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescent colors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well-groomed. Females may wear cosmetics; however, if worn, they will be conservative and in good taste. Females will not wear shades of lipstick that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors include but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent colors. b. Male. Hair must have a tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the member's hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point without eccentric directional flow, twists or spiking. A block-cut is permitted with tapered appearance. Hair will not exceed 1¼ inch in bulk, regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural termination point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck to touch the collar. Hair will not touch the ears or protrude under the front band of headgear. Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight or flat-top cuts are authorized. Sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), and will not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. Male cadets may have mustaches; however, they will be conservative and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth. Beards are not authorized. Males are not authorized to wear nail polish. Males are not authorized to wear cosmetics.

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12. AFJROTC Area and Classroom ProceduresTo instill habits of orderliness, decorum, and military bearing, the following room procedures will be observed by cadets. a. Cadets are expected to show respect for instructors, cadet officers and fellow cadets. Impertinence or disrespect will not be tolerated, and can result in a student's removal from the AFJROTC program. b. Cadets will conduct themselves in a mature and adult manner at all times. When in uniform cadets will conduct themselves in a military manner. c. When the SASI or any commissioned officer of the United States Armed Force enters a classroom the first cadet recognizing him/her will call the room to attention. The cadets will remain at attention until otherwise directed. This procedure will also be followed when the cadet Wing Commander enters the room in uniform. d. Cadets will not call the class to attention once the class is in session. e. Cadets should address fellow cadets by their cadet rank or as 'mister' or 'miss' when in uniform. f. Prior to the tardy bell all cadets (except flight staff) will be in their seats. g. When the tardy bell sounds the flight will immediately go to SEATS. h. When the bell rings to end class cadets will immediately go to SEATS. i. While the instructors have an open door policy, cadets will not request entry into the instructor office if the door is closed (unless there is an emergency). j. The team room (423), the academic room (203), PE clothes/blue T-shirt storage room, Senior Staff area, and cabinets in the instructor’s office will only be accessed with permission from an instructor or Senior Staff. k. The Armory (within room 423) will only be accessed by authorized personnel. l. Letters to be signed by parents will be sent home during the first week of school, when the student enrolls in AFJROTC, and throughout the year. These forms must be returned by the deadline or the cadet will not be able to participate in the specific activity.

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1. No one out of seat without permission of Flight Commander or instructor.2. No gum, food or drinks in classroom without instructor permission.3. You need permission of an instructor to leave the classroom, (restroom, counselor,

nurse, etc.) and must have a pass, AFJROTC lanyard, or restroom clipboard.4. Treat your fellow students with respect.5. When doing flight drill or PE you need the permission of an instructor to do any

activity other than drill or PE with your flight.6. Senior Staff area is off limits unless invited in.7. Use proper terminology when addressing instructors, cadet officers and cadet NCOs.8. Be prompt when returning parent consent and teacher release forms.9. Suit up for uniform day.10. Suit up for physical education day.11. Bring pen or pencil and paper to class every day.12. No profanity.13. No talking in class during instruction.14. No sitting on desks tops.

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13. The Military Salute a. The Salute will be rendered when reporting in uniform to the SASI or cadet officers. It will also be rendered when reporting to cadet boards or during certain formal activities such as award presentations and promotions b. The salute will be rendered between cadet airmen and cadet officers, between cadet junior officers and cadet senior officers, and all cadets and the SASI when both are in uniform, whether on or off campus. Cadets not in uniform will not salute. c. In reviews or other formations, individuals will not salute except at the command, "present, ARMS". d. Cadets will only salute indoors when reporting in.

14. Hazing. Hazing of cadets is strictly prohibited. Any type of physical or mental abuse and punishment is prohibited. Cadets will not issue push-ups or any other physical activity as punishment.

15. Cadet Boards a. Cadet of the Month (COM) board: One first-year cadet selected by the flight staff of each flight will compete for COM. (1) The date and requirements of the COM board will be determined by the A1 and announced well in advance. (2) The A1 will determine the members of the COM board. (3) It is the flight staff’s responsibility to prepare their cadet. b. Cadet of the Semester (COS) board: Each semester the COM winners will compete for COS. (1) The date and requirements of the COM board will be determined by the A1 and announced well in advance. (2) The A1 will determine the members of the COM board. (3) It is the flight staff’s responsibility to prepare their cadet.

16. Staff and Staff Meetings a. The Wing Staff includes all officers. b. Staff Meetings will be conducted in a military manner. All members will direct their attention to the business at hand. c. Wing Staff Meetings will be conducted as required. Staff members who cannot attend must be excused by the cadet Wing Commander and are responsible for insuring that they are represented at the meeting. d. Roll call will be taken. e. Minutes will be recorded by the XO and a copy will be provided to the instructors and Senior Staff for their review.

17. Awards and DecorationsThe AFJROTC awards program is designed to recognize the achievements of AFJROTC cadets. Various national, veteran, and citizenship organizations participate in the presentation programs. The awards and detailed criteria are in the AFJROTCI 36-2001. a. Medals and ribbons may be worn simultaneously for formal, semiformal, and/or special occasions of a limited nature (as specified by the SASI). b. Place medals in the proper order of precedence. On the Class A service coat the top row

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of medals should be positioned 1/2 inch below the bottom row of ribbons. Additional rows of medals will overlap at approximately where the medal is connected to the ribbon. c. AFJROTC cadets are authorized to wear ribbons earned while enrolled in United States Army, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps JROTC. AFJROTC cadets will wear AFJROTC ribbons above and to the left of other service JROTC ribbons or awards. Group ribbons according to service with the order of precedence determined by the regulations of each service. Other services’ ribbons are grouped by service in the following order: Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Valor awards from all services are worn ahead of all other ribbons from any service. The AFJROTC Valor Awards will be worn first, with other services’ Valor Awards worn in the following order: Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

d. Badges (1) Awareness Presentation Team Badge (APT) – Awarded to APT members who complete a qualifying presentation.

(2) Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge – Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society.

(3) Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge – This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet selected at the end of the school year. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes,

display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence. The SASI, in coordination with the ASIs and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of this award.

(4) Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Excellence Badge –Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” in their transcript.

(6) Model Rocketry Badge – Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements.

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(7) Other Badges – Wearing badges from other services beyond their intended purpose, badges from the regular Air Force, or other organizations on the AFJROTC uniform is prohibited. However, badges earned by cadets enrolled in a sister service JROTC program may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform in the location specified by the sister service. The AFJROTC badge location will always take precedence over the sister service badge. (a) Marksmanship Awards - Marksmanship competition awards badges may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform under the ribbons on the left pocket flap of the light blue shirt or below the ribbons on the Class A service dress coat. e. Shoulder Cords – Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord on each shoulder, with the cord on the left should the higher precedence cord. On the service dress coat, cords should be pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord. The following cords are authorized for CA-936 cadets:

(1) Wing Commander (2) Senior Staff

(3) Flight Commander (4) Flight Chief (5) Flight Sergeant

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(6) OIC (7) NCOIC (8) NCO

(9) Color Guard (10) Armed Drill Team Commander (10a) Armed Drill Team

(11) Unarmed Drill Team Commander (11a) Unarmed Drill Team (12) Saber Team

(13) Academic Team Commander (13a) Academic Team (14) Awareness Presentation Team

(15) CyberPatriot Team Commander (15a) CyberPatriot Team

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(16) Youth Physical Fitness Team Commander (16a) Youth Physical Fitness Team

(17) Kitty Hawk Air Society Commander (17a) Kitty Hawk Air Society

(18) Officer of the Month (19) Enlisted of the Month (20) Cadet of the Month

f. Criteria and Order of Precedence of Medals and Ribbons (1) Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award – This award will be an honor that emphasizes the value of community service, and establishes a greater sense of pride within the corps. The award will be given to cadets in the Top 5% of units (approximately 45 units) who have the highest "per cadet average" community service hours. Instructors at the Top 5% units will determine which of their cadets have contributed to the unit earning the new award. (2) Air Force Association (AFA) Award - This AFA-sponsored award is presented

annually to an outstanding third-year cadet. The award recipient must possess/meetthe following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria: Positive attitude (towardAFJROTC and school), outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming),display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence, courteousdemeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs), growth potential(capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change), possess thehighest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions, rank in the top5% in their AFJROTC class, and rank in the top 10% of their academic class.

(3) 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. This

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annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet 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 AFJROTC class, rank in the top 20% of their school class. (4) American Legion General Military Excellence Award - This award is presented annually to one third- or fourth-year cadet based on the cadet’s 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. (5) Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award - This award is presented annually to one fourth-year cadet that meets the following criteria: rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC 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. (6) American Veterans (AMVETS) Award - 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, 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” in their AFJROTC class, be in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection and at the time of presentation. (7) Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award - This award is presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding fourth-year cadet 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 AFJROTC class. (8) Military Order of World Wars Award - 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. (9) Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award - This award is presented annually to an outstanding third-year cadet 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. (10) Warrant Officers Association – This award is presented annually to an outstanding second-year cadet who has demonstrated a high degree of merit and distinguished service to their JROTC program. (11) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award - This award presented annually to an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership.

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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. (12) National Sojourners Award - This award is presented annually recognizing an outstanding second or third-year cadet 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. (13) Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award - This award recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all-around excellence in AFJROTC studies. 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. (14) Association of the US Army Award – This is an annual award for first-year cadet academic achievement. (15) Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Award - Presented annually to an outstanding fourth-year cadet 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. (16) Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award - This award annually recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet. 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. (17) Military Order of the Purple Heart Award - This award annually recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who demonstrates leadership ability. Each cadet must: have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country, hold a leadership position in the cadet corps, be active in school and community affairs, attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous semester, not have been a previous recipient of this award. (18) Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award - This award recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Each cadet must: be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class, demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship, not have been a previous recipient of this award. (19) Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Award - This award recognizes one deserving cadet annually (may be first, second, third, or fourth year cadet). The recipient must display a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrated

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a high degree of academic excellence and leadership ability. (20) Sons of Confederate Veterans H. L. Hunley Award – This annual award goes to a rising second-year cadet who has demonstrated the qualities of honor, courage and in particular commitment to his/her unit throughout the school year. (21) Superior Cadet Award - Presented annually to a cadet in each year group who have exhibited strong leadership, high excellence in academics and are in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class. (22) Special Forces Association Award - Presented annually to one recipient from each year group. It is an award of excellence presented to cadets who distinguish themselves in scholastic excellence and military proficiency, in keeping with the ideals of the US Army Special Forces. (23) ASI Award - Awarded annually to cadets who have contributed the most throughout the year to the success of our AFJROTC program. We would not have been able to attain the same level of success without their involvement. (24) Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air Force JROTC Cadet Award – This award is presented annually to two cadets. Cadets may be first-year, second-year, or third-year cadets and must meet the following criteria: attain a grade of “B” or better in their AFJROTC class, be in good academic standing, actively participate in cadet corps activities, participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs. (25) The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Award - Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for exceptional leadership to the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in an Enlisted Rank. The selected enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school year. (26) MSgt Manson Tribute Award – Awarded annually to a cadet selected by the instructors who meets the following criteria: 1. In CA-936 for four (4) years, 2. Became their personal best over the four years, 3. Overcame their own insecurities, 4. Never gave up, 5. Gained self-confidence, 6. Exemplified Air Force Core Values and 7. Must have applied and been accepted to a college. (27) National Society U. S. Daughters of 1812 Award - Awarded for academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits. (28) Air Commando Association Award – Presented annually to two cadets from any year group who possess the 13 Critical Attributes of Success that distinguish an elite Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commando: Integrity, Self-Motivation, Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Perseverance, Adaptability, Maturity, Judgment, Selflessness, Leadership, Skilled, Physical Fitness, and Family Strength. (29) Distinguished Unit Award with Merit - Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA w/merit. (30) Distinguished Unit Award - Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. (31) Outstanding Flight Ribbon - Awarded to members of the Flight of the Semester. (32) U.S. Army JROTC Cadet Award - Awarded to a top third-year female and male cadet who displays academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits.

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(33) Top Performer Award - Presented to a maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps population. All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. Specific consideration should be given to cadets not previously recognized for superior performance. The award will recognize a cadet’s performance in the following key areas: leadership and job performance: in primary duty and specifically in preparation for the unit’s annual assessment. Leadership qualities: involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities. Academic performance: nominee must be in good academic standing in all high school course work. Significant self-improvement. Community involvement. Other accomplishments. (34) Outstanding Cadet Ribbon - Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion to the outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet. The recipients must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence. (35) Leadership Ribbon - Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the eligible group to ensure recognition of cadets who have consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance. (36) Achievement Ribbon - Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps. Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period. (37) Superior Performance Ribbon - Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to achievements and accomplishments of other cadets. (38) Academic Ribbon - Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at least “B” for one academic term, in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC. (39) Special Teams Competition Ribbon - Awarded to team members for placing in an Air Force or Joint Service competition to include Color Guard Teams, Drill Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams, CyberPatriot, Physical Fitness teams, etc. (39) Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon - Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities. The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others. This award may be earned a maximum of four times. (40) Drill Team Ribbon - Awarded to Armed and Unarmed drill team members based on criteria established by the team commander with concurrence of the A3 and SASI. (41) Color Guard Ribbon - Awarded to Color Guard team members based on criteria established by the team commander with concurrence of the A3 and SASI. (42) Saber Team Ribbon - Awarded to Saber Team members based on criteria established by the team commander with concurrence of the A3 and SASI. (43) Good Conduct Ribbon - Awarded to cadets who get the Good Conduct Ribbon letter signed by their teacher in all six periods and turn the letter in on time. (44) Service Ribbon - Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects. Limit to members whose active participation in a service project contributed significantly to the goals of the

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organization. One ribbon will be awarded for every 20 hours of community service. With Bronze Star signifies cadet with the most community service hours for a semester. With Silver Star signifies cadet with the most community service hours for the academic year. (45) Health and Wellness Ribbon - Awarded by the SASI for participation in the health and wellness physical fitness program. All cadets who complete the required exercises in the Presidents Physical Fitness program will receive the Health and Wellness Ribbon. The Bronze Star device will be awarded and worn on the ribbon to any cadet scoring in the 75-84 percentiles in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. If a cadet earns a percentile score of 85-95 they earn a Silver Star. If they receive a 96-100 percent they will earn the Gold Star on the ribbon. The percentiles are computed automatically under Presidential Physical Fitness Program Assessment in WINGS. (46) Recruiting Ribbon - Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. A cadet will receive the Recruiting Ribbon upon verified recruitment of a new cadet who remains in the program for at least one semester or attending a qualifying recruiting function. (47) Activities Ribbon - Awarded for participation in three (3) activities other than competitions or community service. (48) Attendance Ribbon - Awarded to cadets with no more than 6 excused absences and no unexcused absences for the semester. (49) Dress and Appearance Ribbon - Awarded for wearing the uniform on all designated

uniform days and earning 100% on all graded uniform inspections for the semester. (50) Longevity Ribbon - Awarded for completion of each year of AFJROTC. (51) Academic Bowl Participation Ribbon – (Brigade ribbon) Awarded for participation in the San Diego Unified School District Junior ROTC Joint Brigade Academic Bowl finals competition. (52) Overall Sweepstakes Ribbon – (local CA-936 ribbon) Awarded for participation in the 2012 Chaparral High School Drill Meet.g. Devices - Additional awards of ribbons will be indicated by the addition of clusters. Wear a maximum of four devices on each ribbon. Place silver devices to the wearer’s right of bronze devices. Replace the bronze device with a silver device after receipt of the fifth bronze device. Place clusters horizontally and tilt slightly downward to the wearer’s right to allow maximum number of clusters and other devices on the ribbon. Tilt all or none. If all devices do not fit on a single ribbon, wear a second ribbon. When future awards reduce devices to a single ribbon, remove the second ribbon.

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18. Teams a. Cadets must meet the same eligibility criteria as school athletes to remain on CA-936 teams. Failure to meet the 2.0 cumulative GPA requirement or any F’s within two grading periods will result in dismissal from the team. b. Academic Team – The Academic Team competes in academic bowl/decathlon competitions. c. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) - APT creates and presents presentations on relevant, important issues to middle school students to spread awareness and provide them with safe solutions to these problems. d. CyberPatriot Team – The CyberPatriot Team(s) compete(s) in cyber defense/security competitions. e. Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) - KHAS is the academic honor society of AFJROTC. KHAS provides tutoring to cadets who need academic assistance. f. Color Guard (CG) - CG is composed of several honor units that present the United States Flag, California State Flag and Air Force Flag in ceremonies throughout the San Diego area. CGs also compete in various competitions throughout the year. g. Armed Drill Team (ADT) - The ADT is a precision rifle drill team that competes in various drill competitions and performances throughout the year. h. Saber Drill Team (SAB) – The SAB is a precisions saber drill team that competes in various drill competitions and performances throughout the year. i. Unarmed Drill Team (UDT) - The UDT is a precision unarmed drill team that competes in various drill competitions and performances throughout the year. j. Youth Physical Fitness team (YPF). The YPF is a physical fitness team that normally competes once a year in the SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Cadet Challenge physical fitness competition. k. Best Drilled Individual (BDI) – One BDI is selected from each AS year group and competes in regulation drill with a rifle once a year in the Brigade BDI competition. l. Best Drill Element/Flight (BDE/BDF) – BDE/BDF teams compete in regulation drill with rifles once a year in the Brigade BDE/BDF competition.

19. Curriculum/Course SyllabusCourse Syllabus: Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Mira Mesa High School 2013-2014

AFJROTC 5, 6, 7, 8 Teacher: Charles OlanderEmail: colander@sandi.netPhone: 858-566-2262 ext. 4410AFJROTC 1, 2, 3, 4 Teacher: Randy Crouch Email: rcrouch@sandi.net Phone: 858-566-2262 ext. 4410

Classroom Website: www.mmhsafjrotc.org

Course Description:The mission of the AFJROTC program is to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”. The objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship; promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline; and provide instruction in leadership and life skills. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and

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excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

4311/4312 AFJROTC 1, 2; (physical education credit) 9-12

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for AFJROTC 1.

Textbook(s): Required Student texts are provided:AFJROTC 1, 2 - Leadership Education 100: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition, Leadership Education 500: Drill and Ceremonies, and Aerospace Science 100: A Journey into Aviation History

Leadership Education 100: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force TraditionThe LE-100 textbook introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.The course objectives are:After successfully completing the Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition textbook the student will:1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives.2. Know military traditions and the importance of maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance.3. Know the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect, and why values and ethics are so important.4. Know the importance of individual self-control, common courtesies and etiquette.5. Know that an effective stress management program improves the quality of life.6. Know why courtesies are rendered to the United States flag and the National Anthem.7. Know why it is important to be a good democratic citizen and to be familiar with the different forms of government.8. Know the importance of keeping yourself well and helping others stay well.

Leadership Education 500: Drill and CeremoniesThe Drill and Ceremonies course provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the work is to be hands-on. Instructors are provided AFM 36-2203 to teach the Drill and Ceremonies course. In addition, instructors may order the Army Field Manual 3-21.5 and the Interservice Cross-Index Drill Manual to supplement the teaching of Drill and Ceremonies. There is also a Drill and Ceremonies Instructional DVD available to aid you in teaching drill.The course objectives are:

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After successfully completing AFM 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, the student will:1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.4. Know when and how to salute.5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.6. Know the function of the group and the wing.7. Know how groups and wings are formed.8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.

Aerospace Science 100: A Journey into Aviation HistoryThis is the recommended first AS course for all new cadets. It is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principles of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials.The course objectives are:1. Know the historical facts and impacts of the early attempts to fly.2. Know the major historical contributors to the development of flight.3. Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history.4. Know the key events of space exploration history.

WellnessWellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. The Wellness curriculum is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. The program is provided as a tool to help you develop individualized training programs for your cadets. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education 100. Instructors are free to include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. Instructors are also encouraged to utilize sites such as PE Central to help develop lesson plans and fitness activities. The Wellness Program also provides a list of 19 exercises with examples that may be utilized in a 36-week program modifiable to meet individual and district/state goals. Instructors should utilize fitness programs that best fit the requirements within their district/county/state. HQ AFJROTC offers suggested fitness programs that may meet these requirements that will allow for tracking through WINGS. Cadet fitness improvement should also be rewarded, either by earning the Wellness Ribbon, Presidential Fitness Challenge certificate, or both.The course objective for the Wellness Program is to:

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Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.

The goals of the Wellness Program are to:1. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach fitness goals.

4313/4314 AFJROTC 3, 4; (physical education credit) 10-12

Prerequisites: AFJROTC 2 – 8 are taken in sequence.

Textbook(s): Required Student texts are provided:AFJROTC 3, 4 - Leadership Education 200: Communication, Awareness, Leadership, Leadership Education 500: Drill and Ceremonies, and Aerospace Science 200: The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons.

Leadership Education 200: Communication, Awareness, and LeadershipLeadership Education 200 stresses communications skills and cadet corps activities. Much information is provided on communicating effectively, understanding groups and teams, preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems, and personal development. Written reports and speeches compliment the academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects.The course objectives are:After successfully completing the Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness, andLeadership course the student will:1. Apply the key factors of effective communications.2. Know the ways in which personal awareness affects individual actions.3. Know the key elements of building and encouraging effective teams.4. Apply the key behaviors for becoming a credible and competent leader.

Leadership Education 500: Drill and CeremoniesThe Drill and Ceremonies course provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the work is to be hands-on. Instructors are provided AFM 36-2203 to teach the Drill and Ceremonies course. In addition, instructors may order the Army Field Manual 3-21.5 and the Interservice Cross-Index Drill Manual to supplement the teaching of Drill and Ceremonies. There is also a Drill and Ceremonies Instructional DVD available to aid you in teaching drill.The course objectives are:After successfully completing AFM 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, the student will:1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.

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2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.4. Know when and how to salute.5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.6. Know the function of the group and the wing.7. Know how groups and wings are formed.8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.

Aerospace Science 200: The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New HorizonsThe Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons is an introductory course and customized textbook that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science related courses and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards, the Math Standards and Expectations, and ISTE National Educational TechnologyStandards for Students. In this course, every lesson includes a “Quick Write” and a short story related to the lesson; a “Learn About” that tells students what they’ll learn from the lesson; a list of vocabulary words in the lesson; “Wing Tips” that highlight specific and interesting facts; and many biographies and profiles. Each lesson closes with “Checkpoints” that will allow students to review what they have learned. An “Applying Your Learning” section at the end of each lesson presents discussion questions that will give them a chance to use what they have learned and provides another way to reinforce their understanding of the lesson’s content. The text has four chapters, each of which contains a number of lessons.The course outcomes are:1. Analyze the elements of flight.2. Evaluate how atmospheric conditions affect flight.3. Evaluate how flight affects the human body.4. Analyze flight navigation and the purpose of aerial navigation aids.

WellnessWellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. The Wellness curriculum is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. The program is provided as a tool to help you develop individualized training programs for your cadets. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education 100. Instructors are free to include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. Instructors are also encouraged to utilize sites such as PE Central to help develop lesson plans and fitness activities. The Wellness Program also provides a list of 19 exercises with examples that may be utilized in a 36-week program modifiable to meet individual and district/state goals. Instructors should utilize fitness programs that best fit the requirements within their district/county/state. HQ AFJROTC offers suggested fitness programs that may meet these requirements that will allow for tracking through WINGS. Cadet fitness improvement should also be rewarded, either by earning the Wellness Ribbon, Presidential Fitness Challenge certificate, or both.

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The course objective for the Wellness Program is to:Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.The goals of the Wellness Program are to:1. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach fitness goals.

4315/4316 AFJROTC 5, 6; (elective credit) 11-12

Prerequisites: AFJROTC 2 – 8 are taken in sequence.

Textbook(s): Required Student texts are provided:AFJROTC 5, 6 - Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities, Leadership Education 500: Drill and Ceremonies, and Aerospace Science 220: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness

Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career OpportunitiesThe Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities textbook will be helpful to students in deciding which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school. Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful too. For those students who may be moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills. There is information on how to prepare a résumé and the importance of good interviewing skills. If there are students who are interested in a career in the military, with the federal government, or an aerospace career, information is also provided for them.The course objectives are:After successfully completing Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities course the student will:1. Know specific career options to pursue.2. Know the elements of a personal budget and financial plan.3. Know the requirements for applying to a college or university.4. Know the essential process for pursuing a career.

Leadership Education 500: Drill and CeremoniesThe Drill and Ceremonies course provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the

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work is to be hands-on. Instructors are provided AFM 36-2203 to teach the Drill and Ceremonies course. In addition, instructors may order the Army Field Manual 3-21.5 and the Interservice Cross-Index Drill Manual to supplement the teaching of Drill and Ceremonies. There is also a Drill and Ceremonies Instructional DVD available to aid you in teaching drill.The course objectives are:After successfully completing AFM 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, the student will:1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.4. Know when and how to salute.5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.6. Know the function of the group and the wing.7. Know how groups and wings are formed.8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.

Aerospace Science 220: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global AwarenessThis is a customized course about the world’s cultures. The course is specifically created for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands-on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Twenty First Century Skills as defined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills are integrated into the course. These include learning and innovation (thinking) skills—critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, and communication and collaboration; information, media and technology skills—information literacy, media literacy, and ICT (information, communications and technology) literacy; and life and career skills—flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility. Again, the content of this course is correlated using the National Geography and Social Studies Standards. These include the National Geography Standards - Geography for Life; and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards. In addition, the technology enrichment activities are correlated to the National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS●S).The course objectives are:1. Know how historical, geographic, religious, and ethnic factors have shaped the six major regions of the world.2. Know how economic, political, and social factors impact cultures.3. Know how environmental resources influence global economic development.4. Know how population density, famine, war, and immigration influence the world.5. Know how the economic systems of communism and capitalism have shaped the six major regions of the world.6. Comprehend how cultural perspectives of time, space, context, authority, interpersonal relationships, and orientation to community affect interactions among people.

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WellnessWellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. The Wellness curriculum is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. The program is provided as a tool to help you develop individualized training programs for your cadets. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education 100. Instructors are free to include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. Instructors are also encouraged to utilize sites such as PE Central to help develop lesson plans and fitness activities. The Wellness Program also provides a list of 19 exercises with examples that may be utilized in a 36-week program modifiable to meet individual and district/state goals. Instructors should utilize fitness programs that best fit the requirements within their district/county/state. HQ AFJROTC offers suggested fitness programs that may meet these requirements that will allow for tracking through WINGS. Cadet fitness improvement should also be rewarded, either by earning the Wellness Ribbon, Presidential Fitness Challenge certificate, or both.The course objective for the Wellness Program is to:Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.The goals of the Wellness Program are to:1. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach fitness goals.

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Prerequisites: AFJROTC 2 – 8 are taken in sequence.

Textbook(s): Required Student texts are provided:AFJROTC 7, 8 – Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management, Leadership Education 500: Drill and Ceremonies, Aerospace Science 220: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness, and Aerospace Science 400: Management of the Cadet Corps (Senior Staff only).

Leadership Education 400: Principles of ManagementThis is the fourth textbook in the Leadership Education series. This course provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These

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activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.

The course objectives are:After successfully completing the Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management course the student will:1. Know the history and the importance of management.2. Know the techniques and skills involved in planning and decision making.3. Know the importance of managing change, stress, and innovation.4. Know the key elements of individual and group behavior, the importance of the communication process, and the characteristics of a good leader.

Leadership Education 500: Drill and CeremoniesThe Drill and Ceremonies course provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the work is to be hands-on. Instructors are provided AFM 36-2203 to teach the Drill and Ceremonies course. In addition, instructors may order the Army Field Manual 3-21.5 and the Interservice Cross-Index Drill Manual to supplement the teaching of Drill and Ceremonies. There is also a Drill and Ceremonies Instructional DVD available to aid you in teaching drill.The course objectives are:After successfully completing AFM 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, the student will:1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.4. Know when and how to salute.5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.6. Know the function of the group and the wing.7. Know how groups and wings are formed.8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.

Aerospace Science 220: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global AwarenessThis is a customized course about the world’s cultures. The course is specifically created for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands-on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Twenty First Century Skills as defined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills are integrated into the course. These include learning and innovation (thinking) skills—critical

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thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, and communication and collaboration; information, media and technology skills—information literacy, media literacy, and ICT (information, communications and technology) literacy; and life and career skills—flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility. Again, the content of this course is correlated using the National Geography and Social Studies Standards. These include the National Geography Standards - Geography for Life; and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards. In addition, the technology enrichment activities are correlated to the National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS●S).The course objectives are:1. Know how historical, geographic, religious, and ethnic factors have shaped the six major regions of the world.2. Know how economic, political, and social factors impact cultures.3. Know how environmental resources influence global economic development.4. Know how population density, famine, war, and immigration influence the world.5. Know how the economic systems of communism and capitalism have shaped the six major regions of the world.6. Comprehend how cultural perspectives of time, space, context, authority, interpersonal relationships, and orientation to community affect interactions among people.

Aerospace Science 400 - Management of the Cadet Corps (Senior Staff only)The cadets manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills.The course objectives are:1. Apply theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses.2. Analyze how to develop leadership and management competency through participation.3. Analyze strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation.4. Evaluate how to develop confidence in ability by exercising decision-making skills.5. Evaluate Air Force standards, discipline, and conduct.

WellnessWellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. The Wellness curriculum is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. The program is provided as a tool to help you develop individualized training programs for your cadets. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education 100. Instructors are free to include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. Instructors are also encouraged to utilize sites such as PE Central to help develop lesson plans and fitness activities. The Wellness Program also provides a list of 19 exercises with examples that may be utilized in a 36-week program modifiable to meet individual and district/state goals. Instructors should utilize fitness programs that best fit the requirements within their district/county/state. HQ AFJROTC offers suggested fitness

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programs that may meet these requirements that will allow for tracking through WINGS. Cadet fitness improvement should also be rewarded, either by earning the Wellness Ribbon, Presidential Fitness Challenge certificate, or both.The course objective for the Wellness Program is to:Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.The goals of the Wellness Program are to:1. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach fitness goals.

Student Fees: The California Constitution mandates that public education be provided to students free of charge, unless a charge is specifically authorized by law for a particular program or activity. The following are specific exceptions to the prohibition on fees, charges and deposits at the kindergarten through 12th grade level (some legal provisions related to child care programs and adult education are not listed here). These fees, charges and deposits are legally permissible because they are specifically permitted by law. (Note: This list is based on legal authorizations, but the inclusion of a permissible fee, charge or deposit on this list does not necessarily mean that District schools currently assess the fee, charge or deposit). 

Please visit the SDUSD Student Fees section for the completed list and additional resources by going to: www.sandi.net/page/3087 or go to: www.sandi.net/parents/ then click on Student Fees in the menu on the left.

Supplies/Materials Needed: Supplies/Materials Needed: The AFJROTC uniform (cap, shirt, windbreaker jacket, necktie/necktab, pants, belt & buckle, shoes, and socks) is provided free of charge to each student/cadet. It is the cadet’s responsibility to properly clean the uniform during the school year. The uniform (except for socks, shoes, and ribbons/medals earned) must be returned when the student/cadet graduates or leaves the program. The uniform must be turned in professionally cleaned unless the cadet pays $10.00 for cleaning through the Finance Office. Because of a discount received by AFJROTC $10.00 is normally cheaper than getting the uniform professionally cleaned by the individual.An Air Force Physical Training shirt and shorts will be provided free of charge and do not need to be returned. Mira Mesa High School Physical Training shorts are optional and can be purchased for $10.00 from AFJROTC with payment through the Finance Office. Students/cadets must provide their own proper footwear to do physical fitness activities. Our unit has a distinctive CA-936 t-shirt that we encourage cadets to wear during specific activities throughout the year, such as community service events, the annual cadet picnic, and field trips. This t-shirt identifies the individual as a member of our unit and adds to unit morale and esprit de corps. The shirt can be purchased from AFJROTC for $10.00 with payment through the Finance Office. Cadets who do not have a CA-936 t-shirt but wish to participate in any activity will wear their Air Force PT shirt, which was issued to them free of charge.

Academic Honesty Policy:

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All students are expected to abide by the Mira Mesa High School Academic Honesty Policy which is clearly outlined in the Student & Parent Handbook as well as posted online with school registration forms for students and parents to review.

Simple Rules for Success: Practice proper time management Ask questions Practice mutual respect Follow instructions Get homework in on time

Class Rules and Consequences:All policies published in the MMHS Student/Parent Handbook are to be followed.

Academic Grading Policy:Academics = 200 points (determined by specific AFJROTC academic instructor).Physical Training = 100 points (each PT session is worth the same number of points, i.e., 100/number of sessions in the six-week period; students not in uniform who use loaned clothing receive participation points worth half the points for that session. Students not in uniform for a PT session who do not use loaner clothing and do not participate in a session receive no points).Uniform Inspection/wear = 100 points (after the first six-week grading period, there is at least one graded uniform inspection per six-week grading period. If there is one uniform inspection it will be worth 100 points, if there are two uniform inspections they will each be worth 50 points. Below is the graded uniform inspection rubric:  GRADED UNIFORM INSPECTION Date:____________  Flight:         Name Uniform   45 pts Attachments 15 pts Grooming   40 pts Total

                            

  Cap                     5 Name Tag              5 Hair                         25    Shirt                 10 Ribbons                 5 Nails                          5    Gig Line              5 Rank                        5 Jewelry                    5    Pants                10   Earrings/Piercing  5    Socks                  5      Shoes               10      

All other uniform wear days are worth an equal number of points, i.e., 40/number of non-inspection uniform wear days; students not in uniform receive no points for that day.Students who are absent on a uniform inspection/wear day will wear their uniform the next day they are in school or receive no points for that day.Since uniforms are issued during the first six-week period, there will normally be only one or two uniform wear days; 100 points maximum if one uniform day, 50 points maximum for each of two uniform days)

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Students with two or more non-suits for PT and/or uniform inspection/wear in a six-week period will be counseled. Those with four non-suits in that six-week period or with more than six in a semester will be considered for dismissal from the program.

Letter grades are assigned as follows:A = 90 – 100%B = 80 – 89%C = 70 – 79%D = 60 – 69%F = Below 60%

Some assignments can be submitted as a Word document or PowerPoint presentation through e-mail to the instructor, some academic units require oral recitations and some require completion of a handout(s).

Extra credit points will be given every 6 weeks for:having a leadership position/job within the unit = 20 pointsbeing on a drill or special team = 10 pointsdocumented completion of 5 hours of AFJROTC community service = 10 points

Make-up/Late Policy:If a cadet is absent it is up to them to communicate with their academic instructor to determine if they missed any assignments that must be made up. It is important for students to complete assignments and projects on time. No late work will be accepted.

Support Policy:If a cadet has AFJROTC grade problems they need to talk to their academic instructor. Arrangements can be made for instructor assistance, tutoring, or extra credit.An AFJROTC instructor is available from approximately 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, Period 1 is the AFJROTC prep period and all three instructors are normally available during that time.Daily agendas and other information about AFJROTC are available on the Calendar and Message boards in the AFJROTC room 410 and on the Mira Mesa High School AFJROTC website: www.mmhsafjrotc.org.

Online Grade Access: Current grades can be viewed through PowerSchool Parent Portal. Grades will be updated within two weeks of assignment turn-in date/exam date.

Citizenship Rubric: Citizenship will be evaluated using the Mira Mesa High School Citizenship rubric.

MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOLCITIZENSHIP RUBRIC FOR 2013-2014

Attendance(Absences must be excused within 72

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Behavior

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E = Excellent 1 or fewer uncleared tardies

and No unexcused absences

The student almost always: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

G = Good 2 or fewer uncleared tardies

and/or No unexcused absences

The student usually: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

S = Satisfactory 3 or fewer uncleared tardies

and/or 1 unexcused absence

The student sometimes: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

N = Needs Improvement 4 or fewer uncleared tardies

and/or 2 unexcused absence

The student rarely: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

U = Unsatisfactor

y 5 or more uncleared tardies

and/or 3 or more unexcused absences

The student almost never: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

Participation in learning means: Successful students come to class on time every day, participate wholeheartedly with

their flight in all activities, properly wear the AFJROTC uniform and physical training uniform when required, and are prepared with all materials and tasks ready when they walk into the room.

Access to a computer with e-mail, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint outside of school hours is recommended. Each cadet will bring the following items to class each day: pen, #2 pencils, and lined notebook paper. Cadets will wear the CA-936 t-shirt or AFJROTC uniform on Monday uniform days (as directed), appropriate clothing and footwear on Wednesday drill days, and proper physical education clothing and footwear on Friday Physical Training days.

Follows classroom rules means: Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and show proper respect to the flag during

raising and lowering ceremonies and at all other times the flag is present. Respond positively to other cadets who have been appointed to leadership positions in

the classroom.

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Abstain from verbal obscenities (cursing) in or out of uniform Do not remove your uniform in public, or dress/change between classes without

instructor permission.

Displays on task behavior means: Wear the AF uniform on “Uniform Days” and wear it correctly Keep personal grooming in accordance with AFJROTC standards for haircut, facial

hair and jewelry. Clean the uniform often and ensure it is in proper condition for wearing If appointed to a position of leadership, conduct yourself professionally and assist

other cadets Be responsible for completing all homework and handing it in on time.

Respectful to others means: MMHS students are respectful and aware of themselves, their instructors and fellow

cadets, all other persons, all personal property, the classroom and all the materials in the classroom.

Show respect for each administrator, teacher, security and law enforcement official, and all other staff members at Mira Mesa High School

Learn and observe all school rules and expect the same from your peers Conduct yourself appropriately while representing the AFJROTC and Mira Mesa High

School in the local community.

     CA-936

CURRICULUM PLAN    

CADET 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

YEAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

1 AS-100 AS-100 AS-100 AS-100 AS-100 AS-100

1LE-100+LE-

500LE-100+LE-

500LE-100+LE-

500LE-100+LE-

500LE-100+LE-

500LE-100+LE-

5002 AS-200 AS-200 AS-200 AS-200 AS-200 AS-2002 LE-200+Drill LE-200+Drill LE-200+Drill LE-200+Drill LE-200+Drill LE-200+Drill3 AS-300 AS-220 AS-300 AS-220 AS-300 AS-2203 LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill4 AS-300 AS-220 AS-300 AS-220 AS-300 AS-2204 LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill LE-400+Drill LE-300+Drill

4SS AS-400 AS-400 AS-400 AS-400 AS-400 AS-4001 AS-100, A Journey into Aviation History

1 LE-100, Citizenship, Character and Air Force Tradition55

1 LE-500, Drill and Ceremonies

2 AS-200, The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons

2 LE-200, Communication, Awareness, and Leadership

3 AS-220, Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness

3 LE-300, Life Skills and Career Opportunities

4 AS-300, Exploring Space: The High Frontier

4 LE-400, Principles of Management

4SS AS-400, Management of the Cadet Corps

NOTES

1. Holm Center provided materials used for all courses listed.2. 1st year cadets are grouped together for AS-100 and LE-100 courses.3. 2nd year cadets are grouped together for AS-200 and LE-200 courses.4. 3rd and 4th year cadets are grouped together for AS-220/LE-300 courses and AS-300/LE-400 in alternate years.5. Senior Staff cadets are enrolled in AS-400.6. Class sizes are determined by the SASI.

Additional Information: Letters, to be signed by parents, explaining classroom rules, voluntary charges, AFJROTC uniforms, physical training uniforms, AFJROTC Physical Health Screening Questionnaire, and Parental Consent Form are sent home during the first week of school or when the student enrolls in AFJROTC.

AFJROTC offers credit for PE or elective courses at Mira Mesa High School. It is a unique course of instruction because the Air Force has established certain requirements, such as proper uniform wear, grooming standards, drill, and physical education participation that must be met before credit is given. AFJROTC encourages a commitment to develop self-discipline and responsibility for personal action. Participation in AFJROTC does not commit or obligate any student to military service. It also does not guarantee special consideration if a student chooses to enter the service. However, a cadet who completes two or more years of AFJROTC may qualify for advanced rank upon enlistment in the military.

To maintain the high standards, courtesy, personal conduct, and appearance requiredby the Air Force and Mira Mesa High School, AFJROTC is dedicated to upholding the Air Force’s core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all we do. To that end, every cadet agrees to abide by the Cadet Code: “ON MY HONOR AS AN AFJROTC CADET, I WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT NOR STEAL, AND I WILL NOT TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO.” Cadets who cannot or will not abide by that code will face disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the program.

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Schedule 1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks 4th 6 Weeks 5th 6 Weeks 6th 6 Weeks

Mon LE/Uniform LE/Uniform LE/Uniform LE/Uniform LE/Uniform LE/Uniform

TueAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsWed LE/Drill LE/Drill LE/Drill LE/Drill LE/Drill LE/Drill

ThuAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsAS

AcademicsFri Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness

20. Benefits of AFJROTC a. Cadets electing to enter the military immediately after graduating from high school are eligible to enlist in the services (except the Marine Corps) at one to two pay grades higher than other enlistees. Cadets completing three years in AFJROTC are eligible to enter two pay grades higher than other enlistees. b. College bound students can compete for an Air Force Academy nomination or an Air Force ROTC scholarship. These scholarships will pay for two, three or four years of tuition, books and fees at numerous universities and colleges and allow cadets to pursue studies in various technical and non-technical majors. Cadets completing two years of AFJROTC and who continue AFROTC in college may waive one term of the AFROTC program. Students completing three years in AFJROTC may receive credit for a full year of college-level AFROTC. c. They may also receive priority processing when entering the Air Force if they win the Congressman Herbert Advanced Placement Award.

21. Activities and EventsCA-936 cadets are offered the opportunity to participate in numerous activities and events. The following is a list of these activities/events with approximate dates. All of these activities/events may not occur each year and others may be added during a particular year.

Late June – San Diego Youth Leadership Conference (San Diego State University) July 4 – Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade and Kids Zone volunteering Early August – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Science, Technology, Engineering, &

Mathematics (STEM) Camp (SDSU) Late August – CA-936 Flight Staff Day Camp (MMHS) Mid-September – Mira Mesa Street Fair September – Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show Field Trip Mid-October – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Cadet Picnic (Admiral Baker Park) Mid-November – Mid December – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade and MMHS Food

Drive Mid-November – Chaparral High School Drill Meet (Temecula, CA) Early November – AMVETS Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Youth Leadership

Conference Mid-December – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Regulation Drill Competition

(Madison High School) Late January – Challenger Commemoration at Challenger Middle School Early February – Orange Glen High School Drill Meet (Escondido, CA) February – Recruiting at Challenger and Wangenheim Middle Schools

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March – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Academic Bowl (Patrick Henry High School) March – Fontana High School Drill Meet (Fontana, CA) Late March – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Military Ball (Town and Country Hotel) Early April – MOWW Patriotic Education Seminar (Washington, DC) April – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Cadet Challenge Physical Fitness Competition

(Point Loma HS) Late April – Golden Bear West Coast National Drill Meet (North High School,

Torrance, CA) Early May – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Fancy Drill Competition (San Diego

County Office of Education) May – MCAS Miramar Field Trip Mid-May – SDUSD JROTC Joint Brigade Pass-In-Review (Morse High School) Late May – CA-936 Awards Banquet (MCAS Miramar Officers Club) 1st and 2nd semesters – Awareness Presentation Team presentations at Challenger and

Wangenheim Middle schools Throughout the year – Field trips to selected universities/colleges, General Atomics,

Air and Space Museum, Veterans Museum, USS Midway Museum, March ARB, March Field Air Museum, Navy ship tour

Throughout the year – Numerous community service opportunities Throughout the year – Numerous fundraisers Throughout the year – Color Guard Presentation of the Colors (various locations) Throughout the year – Numerous cyber defense competitions Throughout the year – Numerous academic competitions Every six weeks – Graded uniform inspection Monthly – Flight of the Month competition Monthly – Cadet of the Month competition Monthly – Flag ceremony Semester – Cadet of the Semester competition

Star-Spangled BannerOh say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whos broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly straming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,Where the foes haughty host in dread silence repose,What is that which the breeze, o’er the towerings steepAs if fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?

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Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam.Is full glory reflected, now shines on the streams;‘Tis the Star-Spangled Banner! O, long may it waveO’er the land of the free and home of the brave!

O thus be it ever, when freemen shall standBetween their lov’d home and the war’s desolation;Blest with vic’try and peace, may the heav’n-rescued landPraised the Pow’r that hath made and preserv’d as a Nation!Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,And this is our motto; “In God is our trust!”And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Written by Francis Scott Key, MD, 1814

Pledge of Allegiance to the FlagI pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God,Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Air Force SongOff we go into the wild blue yonder,

Climbing high into the sun,Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,

At‘em boys, giv’er the gun!Down we dive spouting our flame from under,

Off with one heckuva roar!We live in fame or go down in flame,Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,Sent it high into the blue,

Hands of men blasted the world asunder,How they lived God only knew!

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer,Gave us a wing ever to soar.

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With scouts before and bombers galore,Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Here is a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky.To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly.

We drink to those who gave their all of old,Then down we roar to score the rainbow pot of gold.

A toast to the host of those who boast,The U.S. Air Force.

Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Off we go unto the wild blue yonder,Keep the wings level and true.

If you’d live to be a gray-haired wonder,Keep the nose out of the blue!

Flying men, guarding the nation’s borders.We’ll be there, followed by more!

In echelon we carry on,Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Air Force HymnLord guard and guide those who flyThrough the great spaces of the sky;

Be with them traversing the airIn darkening storms sunshine fair.

You who support with tender mightThe balanced birds in all their flight.Lord of the tempered winds, be near,That having you they have no fear.

Control their minds with instinct fitWhene’er, adventuring they quit

The firm security of land;Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand.

Aloft in solitudes of space.Uphold them with your saving grace.

O God protect those who flyThrough lonely ways beneath the sky.

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Phonetic Alphabet

A = Alpha H = Hotel N = November U = Uniform

B = Bravo I = India O = Oscar V = Victor

C = Charlie J = Juliet P = Papa W = Whiskey

D = Delta K = Kilo Q = Quebec X = Xray

E = Echo L = Lima R = Romeo Y = Yankee

F = Foxtrot M = Mike S = Sierra Z = Zulu

G = Golf T = Tango

Military (24-hour) Time

Midnight (12:00 AM) -- 0000 hrs 12:00 PM -- 1200 hrs

1:00 AM -- 0100 hrs 1:00 PM -- 1300 hrs

2:00 AM -- 0200 hrs 2:00 PM -- 1400 hrs

3:00 AM -- 0300 hrs 3:00 PM -- 1500 hrs

4:00 AM -- 0400 hrs 4:00 PM -- 1600 hrs

5:00 AM -- 0500 hrs 5:00 PM -- 1700 hrs

6:00 AM -- 0600 hrs 6:00 PM -- 1800 hrs

7:00 AM -- 0700 hrs 7:00 PM -- 1900 hrs

8:00 AM -- 0800 hrs 8:00 PM -- 2000 hrs

9:00 AM -- 0900 hrs 9:00 PM -- 2100 hrs

10:00 AM -- 1000 hrs 10:00 PM -- 2200 hrs

11:00 AM -- 1100 hrs 11:00 PM -- 2300 hrs

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