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SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE CADET GUIDE PURPOSE This guide is intended for the use of cadets assigned to Air Force ROTC Detachment 027, "The Highlanders." The information contained in this guide is current as of July 2000. It will help you become familiar with the Air Force and ROTC. Always refer to the Commander’s Policy Letter for policy conflict resolution. Cadets will be expected to know the contents and abide by the procedures outlined in the Cadet Guide and the Commander’s Policy Letter. SECTION II: THE AFROTC PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM A) MISSION The mission of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) detachments located at colleges and universities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico is "to produce leaders for the Air Force and build better citizens for America." B) HISTORY OF ROTC ROTC was established in 1862 to provide a nucleus of officers, well-trained in military science, who could readily supplement the Regular Officer Corps in time of war. Today, Air Force ROTC has become the primary commissioning source for the Air Force. The Air Force, with its complex equipment and world-wide commitments, needs officers of Air Force ROTC caliber. At the same time, officers who received their commissions through AFROTC continually find the opportunities, professional growth, and personal satisfaction offered by Air Force careers. C) THE AFROTC PROGRAM The traditional four-year Air Force ROTC Program is divided into two parts: the General Military Corps (GMC) for freshmen and sophomore cadets and the Professional Officer Course (POC) for junior and senior cadets. Additionally, a two-year Air Force ROTC Program is offered to students who have at least two years remaining on campus D) GENERAL MILITARY COURSE (GMC) 1. The freshman cadet (AS 100) attends two hours of Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) and one hour of academic class per week each semester. The class "The Air Force Today" covers the background, doctrine, mission, and organization of the Air Force. 2. The sophomore cadet (AS 200) curriculum likewise consists of two hours of LLAB and one hour of class per week each semester. The class "The Development of Air Power" traces the history of air power from hot air balloons through the Vietnam War to the Post-Cold War. E) PROFESSIONAL OFFICER COURSE (POC) 1. The junior cadet (AS 300) class, "Air Force Leadership and Management", includes the study of military leadership and management techniques and principles. In addition, attention is devoted to the progressive development of the communicative skills needed by junior officers. 2. Senior cadets (AS 400) study "National Security Affairs," an examination of military professionalism and existing patterns of civil-military relations; an analysis of international and domestic environments affecting US defense policy; and an extensive study of variables involved in the formulation and implementation of national security policy and military law. F) LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (LLAB) 1. LLAB is an integral and mandatory portion of the Aerospace Studies curriculum, providing a progression of experiences designed to develop each student's leadership potential within the framework of the cadet corps. 2. The first two years of LLAB involve activities described as Initial Leadership Experiences: learning Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military commands, and teamwork. Cadets will also study the environment of an Air Force base and learn about career opportunities available to a commissioned officer. 3. The last two years consist of Advanced Leadership and Management Experiences, including the planning, staffing, organizing, coordinating, leading, and controlling functions within the Cadet Corps. POC cadets prepare and present briefings, write communications, and conduct interviews. POC cadets also provide the guidance and information necessary to maintain a high level of motivation, performance, and esprit de corps within the Cadet Wing. G) FIELD TRAINING 1. Students enrolled in the four-year AFROTC program must attend field training for four weeks at an Air Force base during the summer between the sophomore and junior years. Students in the two-year program must complete five weeks of field training prior to selection into the POC and AS 300 class. 2. The objectives of AFROTC field training are to develop military leadership and discipline, to provide Air Force officer orientation, and to determine officer potential. These objectives are provided through requiring conformity to the standards of a structured military environment as well as orientation of functional operations of Air Force installations. H) SELECTION TO THE POC 1. Cadets who desire to enter the POC must meet the following criteria: a. Overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher. b. Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). c. Be medically qualified. d. Be selected by an HQ AFROTC board of Air Force officers. e. Be a United States citizen. f. Meet Air Force weight and fitness standards. g. Complete a 4-week field training encampment if you’re 4-year program or a 5-week field training encampment if you’re in the 2-year program. 2. Cadets are highly encouraged to take the AFOQT during their first semester in the AFROTC program. Taking the test early does not obligate the cadet but will speed the application process after the cadet decides to pursue a POC position. Taking the test at some point during the cadet’s freshman year also allows time for a re-test if the cadet does not meet the minimum scores. Cadets should make known their desire to compete for the POC early in their sophomore year. Each applicant must meet all of the criteria before the midpoint of the spring semester. I) PAY AND BENEFITS OF THE POC When formally enrolled in the POC, cadets receive the following additional benefits: a. Pay at a non-taxable rate of $200 a month for up to 20 months of POC enrollment. Most technical majors and some non-technical majors may qualify for up to 10 months of additional payments. b. "Space available" travel on military aircraft within the continental US during authorized absence from school. J) POC CATEGORIES Pilot: Classification as a pilot candidate requires meeting AFOQT standards and passing the medical test for pilots. Navigator: Classification as a navigator candidate requires meeting AFOQT standards and passing the medical test for navigators.Non-rated Operations: Classification as a non-rated operations candidate requires meeting specific medical requirements. Classification as a space and missile candidate under non-rated operations requires requesting assignment in Space and Missile Operations and passing the medical test.Technical: If cadets are not classified in the Pilot, Navigator, or Non-rated Operations they will be classified under technical if their academic major is in the scientific or engineering field.Non-Technical: All applicants not classified in the Pilot, Navigator, Non-rated Ops, or Technical categories will be classified as Non-Technical except those who are in the Pre-Health Professions or in the Nurse Procurement Program.Armed Forces Health Professions Program: Cadets who desire to become Air Force physicians, dentists, or optometrists will, upon acceptance to graduate school, be qualified to compete for a scholarship that could pay for graduate school.Nurse Procurement Program: Cadets pursuing a nursing related degree may be enrolled in AFROTC and be commissioned in the USAF Nurse Corps.Nurse Program: Cadets who desire to become Air Force nurse candidates.K) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1. AFROTC scholarships are available on a competitive basis. The scholarships pay tuition, fees, textbooks, and $200 per month non-taxable cash for subsistence (not in addition to POC pay). 2. POC cadets who meet the requirements are eligible for the POC Incentive Scholarship, which pays $1500 per semester toward tuition and $225 per semester for books. Only POC who are not already on an AFROTC scholarship are eligible. 3. Scholarship nominations are submitted twice a year (January and June). You must qualify on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), meet academic requirements, complete a physical examination, have a AFROTC Form 48, Academic Plan, on file, and meet weight and fitness standards prior to nomination. If you are interested, ask your AS instructor about the specific requirements. SECTION III: GENERAL PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS A) ACADEMICS FIRST You are foremost a college student. The future can only be sustained by the power of your knowledge. Remember, you cannot receive a commission without your degree! Also, your opportunity to participate in AFROTC-sponsored events or to compete for a scholarship will be jeopardized by poor academic performance. You should always seek opportunities to further your knowledge of the Air Force. The following is a list of suggested readings from the Chief of Staff: BASIC LIST: 10 Propositions Regarding Airpower by Phillip Meilinger Winged Shield, Winged Sword by Nalty (ed) Air Force History and Museum A Few Great Captains: The Men and Events That Shaped the Development of U.S. Air Power by Dewitt Coop Heart of the Storm: The Genesis of the Air Campaign Against Iraq by Richard Reynolds Hostile Skies: A Combat History of the American Air Service in World War I by James Hudson Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald Phillips Officers in Flight Suits: The Story of American Air Force Fighter Pilots in the Korean War by John Darrell Sherwood The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe This Kind of War: The Classic Korean War History by T.R. Fehrenbach Thud Ridge by Jack Broughton Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II by Geoffrey Perret INTERMEDIATE LIST: Airpower: A Centennial Appraisal by Air Vice Marshal Tony Mason The First Air War, 1914-1918 by Lee Kennett General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War by George Kenney Rise of the Fighter Generals by Col Mike Worden Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age edited by Peter Paret Over Lord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II by Thomas Alexander Hughes Storm Over Iraq: Air Power and the Gulf War by Richard Hallion The United States Air Force in Korea, 1950-1953 by Robert Frank Futrell Beyond Horizons: A Half Century of Air Force Space Leadership by David Spires ADVANCED LIST: The Air Campaign: Planning for Combat by John Warden Flight of the Buffalo: Soaring to Excellence, Learning to Let Employees Lead by James Belasco and Ralph Stayer Dereliction of Duty by H.R. McMaster The Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age by Walter McDougall Hoyt S. Vandenberg: The Life of a General by Phillip Meilinger Ideas and Weapons: Exploitation of the Aerial Weapon by the United States During World War I by I.B. Holley, Jr. Joint Air Operations: Pursuit of Unity in Command and Control, 1942-1991 by James Winnefeld and Dana Johnson Air Power Against an Army by Lt Col William F. Andrews On War by Carl Von Clausewitz The Sky on Fire: The First Battle of Britain, 1917-1918, and the Birth of the Royal Air Force by Raymond Fredette Strategy for Defeat: Vietnam in Retrospect by U.S. Grant Sharp Why the Allies Won by Richard Overy B) ACADEMIC RETENTION STANDARDS 1. Scholarship cadets must maintain full-time status and a 2.35 term and 2.50 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing. Freshmen scholarship designees and cadets must attain a 2.50 cumulative and a 2.35 term GPA at the end of their freshman year. All cadets must also achieve a C or better in all Aerospace Studies courses and a passing grade in Lead Lab. They cannot receive one F, two Ds, or an I in any semester (including summer). Failure to meet the above standards will result in placement on conditional status as a minimum. Suspension or termination of the scholarship or disenrollment action may occur. 2. Contract cadets must maintain full-time status and a 2.00 GPA to remain in good standing. They must also receive a "C" or better in all Aerospace Studies courses and a passing grade in LLAB. They cannot receive a final grade of an "F" or its equivalent (i.e. 2 "Ds" or an "I") in any semester (including summer). Failure to meet the above standards will result in placement on conditional status and may result in disenrollment action. C) COUNSELING 1. Each instructor and staff member recognizes that the Air Force ROTC program is strange to many of you and may present new and perplexing problems. We also realize that your military obligation concerns you. Every member of this detachment is ready at any time to discuss any matter of importance with you. We have an "open door" policy which means that you do not have to make formal appointments. 2. Air Force standards are high. Your progress and grades in the program are of great importance not only to you, but to those responsible for your education and training. If you are having trouble keeping up with a particular area, your instructor may wish to discuss the difficulty with you. These are sincere efforts on his part to help you make your university attendance more beneficial and meaningful. DON'T WAIT FOR YOUR INSTRUCTOR TO INITIATE THE HELP. If you are having trouble, make the contact. A few minutes, early in the game, may save much grief later on. 3. Each semester you are required to meet with your AS instructor for feedback and to review your academic plan. This usually occurs at the mid-point of the semester. D) SUSPENSES Periodically, cadets will be given suspenses (due dates) by a cadre member for administrative paperwork pertaining to anything from mid-term grade reports to the AFROTC Form 48, Academic Plan. It is critical that all paperwork given to cadets by cadre members is turned-in no later than the suspense date given. For example, if the Personnel NCO gives you a suspense to accomplish a AFROTC Form 48 you should make every effort to ensure it is sitting on his desk or is in their hands by that suspense. There are always extenuating circumstances and missed suspenses are no exception. The COC will handle all disciplinary actions taken for missed suspenses by cadets. Failure to meet a suspense date during an academic semester will result in the following consequences that are based on baseball’s three strikes and you’re out principle:1st Missed Suspense (Strike 1): Counseling by AS instructor 2nd Missed Suspense (Strike 2): Written COC counseling. 3rd Missed Suspense (Strike 3): Counseled by the Detachment Commander and removed from consideration for field training, Advanced Training Programs (ATP), Operation Air Force (OAF), base visits, incentive flights, simulator rides, and any other cadet programs and opportunities. E) REPORTING MEDICAL AND CIVIL INVOLVEMENTS 1. Cadets must report any and all involvements with law enforcement officials or civil authorities within 72 hours of the incident while on campus, or within 72 hours of returning from vacation. Involvements include where the individual was cited or charged by a civil, military, or University authority regardless of disposition or seeming insignificance. All involvements should be reported even though a finding of "not guilty" was rendered. 2. Because of stringent physical qualifications necessary to enter the Air Force and certain career fields, cadets are required to report any medical changes which occur to their AS instructor, no matter how minor. The following are examples of a medical change: surgery, breaking or fracturing bones, allergies, severe sprains or muscle pulls which result in inability to run or perform the PFT, and pregnancy. F) ALCOHOL ANY violation (i.e., either drinking or found under the influence of alcohol) of underage drinking will result in an immediate investigation for disenrollment! Underage drinking will be considered a violation of the law. The discipline process for underage drinking is as follows: Any cadet who violates the Detachment 027 Commander’s Policy on alcohol consumption will, at the very least: 1) Immediately be placed on probation for a period of 3 months or until the end of the semester (whichever is longer); 2) Be encouraged to fully participate in AS classes; LLAB; and corps service activities; 3) Not participate in "good deals" (e.g., combat dining-ins; F-16 flights; CAP Flight Program; etc.); 4) Receive bi-monthly counseling by the COC, Corps CC, Flight CC, and Mentor--written up on an AFROTC Form 16; 5) Brief the entire corps of cadets at LLAB; 6) Write a Point Paper at the end of the period which explains reasons for reentering the corps, lessons learned, and plans for the future; 7) Receive a formal Board-of-Review consisting of the Det CC, COC, AS Instructor, Corps CC, Flight CC, and Mentor. NOTE: This policy relates ONLY to a very small percentage of first-time offenses (i.e., based on cadre and staff recommendations, severity of act, etc.). All second offenses will result in immediate removal from AFROTC. G) DRUGS The use or association with illegal drugs will not be tolerated. You may find illegal drugs within the university social environment. If you are involved with illegal drugs as a cadet in the AFROTC program, you will be disenrolled from the program. Do not expose yourself to social situations where drugs are used or available. If the cadre staff becomes aware of such instances, we will evaluate the individuals involved for disenrollment from AFROTC. H) HARASSMENT The United States Air Force does not and will not tolerate any mistreatment or indignity due to race, sex, or religious belief. Any member of the United States Air Force, active duty or cadet, who is found violating the Equal Opportunity policies of the United States Air Force will be punished to the maximum extent allowed by regulation. Members of Detachment 027 are specifically forbidden from using their grade or position to take undo advantage of, or inflict cruelty on, subordinates. This includes, but is not limited to, : hazing, indignity, oppression, sexual harassment, or deprivation of any right or privilege to which any individual is legally entitled. Any cadet who violates the Detachment 027 Commander’s policy on harassment will be subject to the same disciplinary actions as found in the alcohol policy above. I) AFROTC CADET CODE 1. The word and signature of a military officer is his or her bond. This is tradition, and the military profession is one of the few that has developed this fine reputation. The word of an officer, whether spoken or written, must be considered the truth. If this were not so, the citizens of the United States could not place their confidence in us for life, property, and the security of our civilization in time of war. 2. Cadets must also live their lives according to this philosophy. They must adopt it, practice it, and enforce it. Cadet officers and other experienced cadets must set a good example for new cadets. Familiarization with this ethical standard should begin when the cadet first enters the program. 3. With the clear understanding that the acceptance and practice of sound ethical and professional standards of conduct are absolutely essential in the character of a military leader, the Cadet Corps faithfully embraces the following minimum set of values of foundation for service as an officer in the United States Air Force: a. A cadet's word can be trusted. b. A cadet respects the property of others. c. A cadet competes fairly and takes credit only for personal achievement. d. A cadet strives to insure that his or her personal bearing and behavior reflect credit upon themselves and the Air Force. e. A cadet readily accepts responsibility and carries out that responsibility to the best of his or her ability. f. A cadet is loyal to peers, superiors, and subordinates. g. A cadet understands that adherence to orders in letter and spirit is the heart of military discipline. h. A cadet derives pride from a patriotic, intelligent devotion to the interests of the United States which include freedom, dignity, and justice for individuals. i. A cadet recognizes that the code serves as a bond of trust which exists among all cadets. J) THE CADET HONOR CODE "We will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." This is the Cadet Honor Code. It is not a unique set of standards. It is based on the ideals that every American encounters from childhood. It is the foundation of character for every good officer. By living honorably as a cadet, it is hoped that such conduct will become second nature to guide the individual throughout a career. K) AIR FORCE CORE VALUES 1. INTEGRITY An unfaltering devotion to honesty, truthfulness, doing one’s duty, and doing what is right. It’s doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. 2. SERVICE Military service is not just another job. It’s an uncommon profession that calls for people of uncommon dedication. The Air Force requires high level of professional skill, a 24-hour a day commitment, and a willingness to make personal sacrifices. 3. EXCELLENCE The line between incompetence and immorality is a thinner line in the military profession than in any other calling. For that reason, "excellence in all we do" is not just a slogan, it is a first line core value for every Air Force member.Core values are the foundation upon which a truly quality Air Force is built: Integrity first... service before self...excellence in all we do. SECTION IV. CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES A) GENERAL Air Force customs and courtesies serve as guidelines which govern behavior in daily encounters and situations. All cadets are expected to become familiar with and practice Air Force customs and courtesies as described by Air Force guidance and directives. They are not difficult to learn, nor are they unreasonable. You have practiced many of them in civilian life, so few will seem foreign to you. Given the tradition of the military, you will soon realize why we customs and courtesies are necessary in any large organized effort within a society. Failure to observe a proper custom or courtesy will not only embarrass you and possibly offend someone else but will set a bad example for others and bring discredit on AFROTC and the Air Force. B) SALUTING 1. There is no finer courtesy for denoting respect among members of the military profession than the military salute. The salute is a respectful greeting exchanged between members of the military profession. It is an everyday courtesy based upon mutual respect. It is one of the traditions which bind military personnel together. A proper salute indicates pride and confidence in oneself and the unit. A grudging salute usually indicates neglect or ignorance of a person's duties and a lack of pride and confidence in the military team of which they are a member. 2. A cadet should render a salute and a verbal greeting when met outdoors by the persons listed below. The appropriate greeting is "Good morning, Sir/Ma'am" or "Good Afternoon, Ma'am/Sir." When met indoors, only the verbal greeting is given. a. Commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard b. Warrant officers c. Commissioned officers of allied nations d. Officers of friendly foreign countries, when recognized as such e. Army and Air Force ROTC cadet officers f. Medal of Honor recipients g. The Commander-in-Chief 3. In general, a member of the Armed Forces does not salute under the following circumstances: a. When participating in a work detail b. When participating in games c. When indoors, except when reporting to a senior officer d. In congested areas, in places of public assembly or public conveyances e. When carrying articles with both hands or when otherwise so occupied as to make saluting impractical. The junior should at least nod and verbally greet the senior; the same applies for seniors returning the greeting. f. When in formation, only the person in charge of the formation will render a salute. C) REPORTING PROCEDURE 1. When you wish to speak to a cadre officer in his/her office, you will follow the following reporting procedure, whether you are in uniform or not: a. Give one sharp rap on the door frame and wait for permission to enter. b. Enter by the most direct route. If the officer is seated at a desk, position yourself two paces in front of and centered on the desk or in front of and facing the officer. If the officer is not seated, advance two paces into the room and stand at attention until the officer is seated or until you are given further instructions. c. Salute and state rank, name, and purpose of visit. (example: "Sir, Cadet John Doe reports as ordered," or "Sir, Cadet John Doe requests permission to speak with you.") The salute is held until the officer returns it. d. When the visit is over, ask the officer "will that be all?" Then return to two paces in front of the desk and while saluting, request permission to be dismissed. (example: "Sir, Cadet John Doe requests permission to be dismissed.") Leave the room by the most direct route. 2. The same procedure is followed when outside, except the reporting position is two paces in front of the officer. D) CLASSROOM POLICY An AFROTC class is a military formation and traditional procedures based upon military custom are followed in the classroom. Proper classroom procedures are as follows: a. The individual who first sees the instructor entering the room will call the class to attention, unless a higher ranking officer is already in the room. Members of the class will come to attention and remain at attention until told to be seated by the instructor. If an officer who is higher ranking than the instructor enters the room while class is in session, do not call the room to attention. b. Cadets will raise their hands for recognition and address the instructor as "Sir" or "Ma'am" or by rank. E) OTHER CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES Some other customs and courtesies extended in the military include: 1. Walk on your superior's left. Again, this is a common courtesy, and it additionally clears a path for that person to return salutes. 2. Unoccupied cadre offices will remain just that — unoccupied — unless you have specific permission from the PAS or respective cadre member to use the office. 3. Officers will be called Ma'am/Sir at all times. 4. When an officer enters a room, attention will be called regardless of whether or not either party is in uniform. 5. Stand when engaged in a one-on-one conversation with a superior. 6. When answering the telephone, state your location, your name and "can I help you." For example, "Cadet Lounge, Cadet Harris, Can I Help You." Presume your initial response will influence the impression the caller has of the detachment. It usually will win a supporter for us. 7. Keep the cadre and cadet staff informed. Good communications are the key to success and a courtesy. F) MILITARY TABOOS In addition to the customs and courtesies, there are many Air Force taboos to be avoided: a. Tardiness. Tardiness is not tolerated in the military. It reflects inattention to duty and is extremely impolite. Never keep a senior officer waiting because of your forgetfulness or lack of planning. If an unexpected event delays you, call ahead and give an explanation. The same rule applies to appointments and meetings you have arranged with subordinates. Don't keep them waiting. b. Violating the "Chain of Command." The "Chain of Command" is the direct line of authority from the Commander-in-Chief to the lowest working level. To bypass your superior and consult a higher authority is contrary to military procedure. There may be times when, because your supervisor is not available, you will have to consult a higher authority. In such a case, inform your immediate cadet supervisor of the facts as soon as possible. c. Leaning on an officer's desk: Leaning or sitting on a senior's desk is very discourteous and too informal. If your business requires you to be in the office for more than a minute or two, the senior should invite you to sit down. d. Appearing encumbered in uniform: When in uniform, an officer should present a military appearance. The officer should wear the uniform officially as an honorable member of an honorable profession. It is impossible to present this image while wrestling bag of groceries, carrying stacks of boxes or a small child in each arm. e. Hands in the pocket: Having one’s hands in their pockets while in uniform is unbecoming; it also makes a travesty of saluting when called upon to do so. f. Poor appearance in public: An officer's conduct and appearance must be able to withstand public scrutiny 24 hours a day. Whether on or off duty, in or out of uniform, an officer must look and act the part. Misconduct will bring discredit upon the officer personally; the uniform should always be neat and worn properly. Never walk on the grass or spit while in uniform. Cadets should take special pains to present a fine appearance when in the civilian community. g. Becoming intoxicated while in uniform will not be tolerated. When out of uniform, cadets are expected to control their behavior with regard to alcohol. h. Public display of affection while in uniform, except in the context of a military social event like the Dining Out, is not allowed. This includes kissing, hand holding, and all other forms of physical affection.
i. The use of inappropriate language in or out of uniform is not professional and should be kept to a minimum. Derogatory language is a reflection on the professional qualities and control an individual is likely to exhibit in a given pressure situation. G) CADET FRATERNIZATION POLICY You are all college students and have the right to date other college students. Therefore, the definition of fraternization is as follows: a. Any conduct that compromises the chain-of-command. b. Any appearance of partiality exhibited by one cadet to another, which might be construed by others as resulting from a social relationship. c. Any conduct that disrupts the good order, discipline, or morale of the corps. d. Cadets may date other cadets, regardless of rank, so long as a professional attitude is maintained at the detachment and all corps related activities, formal or informal. e. The cadre will deal directly with any behavior which suggests fraternization. SECTION V: THE CADET CORPS A) COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES POC cadets are responsible for overall accomplishment of cadet operations, for maintaining discipline, and for providing leadership at all times. B) CADET PROMOTION AND EVALUATION SYSTEM 1. An equitable appointment and promotion system which mirrors the Air Force is established and clearly defined in Cadet Wing Instruction 36-3. Orders are published on each cadet promotion and a copy placed in the cadet's personnel file. 2. POC. Cadet rank is assigned according to the cadet promotion system. All POC will be evaluated periodically by their immediate supervisor and a promotion board will convene to see if they will be promotable to the next authorized grade. 3. GMC. AS 200 cadets carry the rank of Cadet Third Class (C/3C). AS 100 cadets carry the rank of Cadet Fourth Class (C/4C) and are promoted to Cadet Third Class upon completion of the AS 100 year. All dual enrolled cadets hold the rank of C/4C until the completion of one semester and then are promoted to C/3C. 4. The PAS appoints the Cadet Wing Commander. 5. The Cadet Wing Commander will appoint his or her staff with the approval of the COC. 6. All cadet evaluations will be performed by the cadet's immediate supervisor. The AF Form 724, Performance Feedback Worksheets are used to provide necessary counseling and guidance. In addition, an AFROTC Form 706, Cadet Training Record will be completed by cadet supervisors with an endorsement from the COC. The Cadet Evaluation Program is clearly defined in CWI 36-1.
SECTION VI. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
A) CADRE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The secretary, officers, and noncommissioned officers of Det 027 are personnel with many years of experience who were especially selected for this duty assignment. The Cadet Wing Commander is selected by the Detachment Commander and reports directly to the Commandant of Cadets (COC). The cadre chain of command is comprised of the following:
B) CADET ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 1. The 27th Cadet Wing is organized to mirror a typical wing in the Air Force and is divided into three Cadet Groups: Operations, Support, and Logistics. The chain of command is the basic organization of the Cadet Wing and is designed to facilitate effective communication. 2. Operations is directly involved in the planning and execution of Lead Lab. The squadrons and flights, to which the cadets are assigned, are included under Operations. Support Group and Logistics Group are involved in activities not directly related to Lead Lab. 3. The chain of command for a GMC cadet is through the Flight Adjutant, the Flight Commander, the Squadron Commander, the Group Commander, and then the Wing Commander. Also, GMC matters may be handled directly through the GMC Advisor. For POC members the chain of command will be followed according to your corps position. It is important that each cadet understand where they fit into the overall structure of the cadet corps and whom is in their chain of command. The following is the cadet corps organizational structure (subject to change each semester):
SECTION VII: PHYSICAL FITNESS A) PHYSICAL TRAINING Maintaining a strong and healthy body is a cadet's personal responsibility. Cadets are strongly encouraged to follow a regular exercise program. The cadet corps holds regularly scheduled workouts referred to as Enhanced Physical Fitness Training (EPFT), which all cadets are encouraged to attend. EPFT is normally held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 0600 in the Dome. Cadets who do not meet the "Highlander" goal are required to attend at least 67% of the EPFT workouts. The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be held at least once per semester. 2. All contract cadets must pass the PFT each semester and before enlistment. All cadets scheduled to attend field training must meet fitness standards any time the PFT is scheduled. Non-contract cadets who do not at least attempt the PFT will fail LLAB. Contract cadets who fail to meet fitness standards will be placed in conditional status. Contract cadets who fail to meet fitness standards at the end of approximately 30 days after being placed on conditional status, or during any subsequent PFT or timed run will fail LLAB. B) WEIGHT STANDARDS Along with keeping fit, all cadets must conform to the maximum weight standards as established by the Air Force. Such a requirement is necessary to maintain the proper degree of professionalism, not to mention a sharp appearance in uniform. C) AFROTC PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) The PFT consists of three events: sit-ups, push-ups, and the 2-mile run. Cadre will monitor each exercise to ensure standardization. Exercises done incorrectly do not count. The PFT does not count if all the exercises are not attempted and completed. Basic guidelines for each exercise are as follows: 1. Sit-ups: Hands are locked behind the head with your knees bent and feet no further than shoulder-width apart. Touch either elbow to a knee. Shoulder blades must touch the ground when going down. The sit-up doesn’t count if the hands are not locked behind head, your elbow doesn’t touch a knee, you bound your rear-end off the ground to gain momentum, or you rest while in the down position, and if your shoulder blades do not touch the ground when going down. The exercise is complete after the 2-min time expires, the max number is reached, excess of 5 secs of rest in up position, or failure to complete a sit-up. 2. Push-ups: Keep body straight with feet and hands no more than shoulder width apart. Lower your body until the sternum touches your partner’s fist (palm down) on the ground. Lift your body until the arms are fully extended. The exercise will not count if there is excessive arching of the body, if you don’t go all the way down or fully extend up, or if any part of your body, except hands and toes, rest on the ground. The exercise is complete when a maximum number is reached; when resting in excess of 5 seconds; or when failing to complete an attempted push-up. 3. 2-mile Run: Performance of the exercise is self-explanatory. NOTE: These guidelines will not cover every possible situation. Some judgment rests with the observers whether to count or not count exercises or to allow the cadet or applicant to continue or stop. The following is the minimum requirements to pass the PFT. Scores will be broken out further based upon a cadet’s ability to exceed the minimums.
SECTION VIII: CADET AWARDS PROGRAM A) GENERAL AWARDS 1. There are a variety of awards available to cadets and corps organizations. Every month, each flight will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of participation in athletics, inspection results, academics, fitness points, and recruiting, with the top flight being designated "Warrior Flight." The flight and squadron with the highest overall rankings will be designated "Honor Flight " and "Honor Squadron" at the end of each semester. 2. Cadets may be nominated for GMC or POC of the month, an award given to the two cadets who have contributed the most in the previous month. Similarly a GMC and POC of the Semester will be selected for the fall and spring semesters. B) SPECIFIC AWARDS The following table contains cadet awards and decorations and the criteria for receiving: AWARD
CRITERIA
PREVIOUS WINNERS _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Academic ACEs Award
• COC: Any
cadet who earns a 3.00 - 3.49 term GPA
See Plaque in Hallway (COC & CC)
CC: Any cadet who
earns a 3.50> term GPA _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aerospace Education
•
Outstanding AS 400
2000 - N/A Foundation
•
Most outstanding AFA Award winner in each
1999 - N/A
W. Randolph Lovelace
AFROTC region from the previous year 1998
- N/A
Memorial
Award
from the previous year Air Force Association
• Most outstanding AS300
2000 - Kraner (AFA) Award
• Rank
in upper 5% of AS300 class
1999 - Moore
• Rank
in upper 10% of graduating class
1998 - N/A
1997 - Miller
1996 - Beckford _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFA Outstanding
Cadet
•
Most outstanding AS300
2000 - N/A of the Year Award
•
AFA Award winner
1999 - N/A _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Air Force Historical
• Must
be a spring graduate
2000 - N/A
Foundation Award
• Will
pursue a graduate degree in educational delay status
1999 - N/A
• Recognizes
leadership, citizenship, and academic
1998 - Jewett
and military achievement American Defense
• Most
outstanding AS400
2000 - Adams Preparedness Association
• Rank
in upper 50% of graduating class
1999 - N/A
(ADPA) Award
• Rank
in upper 20% of AS400 class
1998 - Jewett
• No
less than "B" in all POC academics
1997 - Shontz
• Outstanding
leadership qualities
1996 - Amaya _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ American Legion
• One
AS100, 200, 300, & 400 cadet
2000 - Kiener/Thomas General Military
• General
military excellence
Avilla/Ferstl Excellence Award
• Top
25% of AS class
1999 - Worlfard/Bumgarner
• Demonstrate
leadership, discipline, character
Fish/Geranis
1998 - Larison/Lowe
Gommel/Bender
1997 - Dinesen/Still
Sena/Juarez
1996 - Lawrence/Bender
Handrich/Foerster _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ American Legion
• One
AS100, 200, 300, and 400 cadet
2000 - Quinn/Henrie Scholarship Awards
• Scholastic achievement
Larison/Moses
• Rank
in top 10% of graduating class and top
1999 - Leonard/Avilla
25% of AS class
Wilson/Bufton
• Demonstrate
outstanding military leadership
1998 - Evers/Moore
Geranis/ Sena
1997 - Wilson/Codding/
Bender/Palmer
1996 - Kincaid/Gibson
Palmer/Hanovich ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AMVETS ROTC Award
• An AS200 cadet
2000 - Irvine
• Demonstrate
neat appearance, outstanding personal
1999 - Kraner
attributes, and officer potential
1998 - Fish
• A
grade of "A" in AS during most recent grading period
1997 - Haefner
• Good
academic standing in all university courses
1996 - Albon Armed Forces Comm
• A outstanding AS300 cadet
2000 - Evers and Electronics Assoc
• Leadership and achievement in academics
1999 - Moore (AFCEA) Award
• Major:
Engineering, electronics, or math
1998 - Thomas
1997 - Albon
1996 - Stratton _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Capt James “Marty”
McGregor
• Any AS
cadet who displays exemplary “service above self” 2000 - McGuirk Scholarship Award
• Maintain
above a 3.00 cumulative GPA
1999 - Lugo
1998 - Steel
1997 - Bender
1996 - Beckford _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Daedalian
• A rising AS400 with pilot allocation
2000 - N/A
Colonel Charles W. Getchell
• Rank in
upper 20% of AS class
1999 - Dudek
Memorial Scholarships and
• Rank in
upper 25% of graduating class
1998 - Osterman
Daedalian Air Force ROTC
• Demonstrate
leadership, teamwork, integrity,
1997 - N/A Scholarship
good moral character, and organization ability
1996 - Hanovich
•
Getchell: top 5
pilot candidates in AFROTC
Scholarships: 6
other outstanding pilot candidates _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Daughters of the American
• AS400 cadet
2000 - Hill Revolution Award
• Rank in
upper 25% of AS class & graduating class
1999 - Steel
•
Demonstrate dependability, good character, discipline,
1998 - Osterman
leadership, patriotism, and understanding of the
1997 - Harvey
importance of ROTC training
1996 - Foerster _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
David L. "Bullit"
• AS400
cadet
2000 - Beck Curtis-Robinson Award
• Demonstrate scholastic achievement, pride in
personal
1999 - Geranis
appearance, potential for strong officership, and commitment 1998 - Gibson to patriotism 1997 – Beckford Distinctive GMC Ribbon
• Single outstanding performance or an academic
term
2000 - Quinn/Ketchum
of sustained distinctive performance
Fuhs/Crabb
15% of GMC annually
Aldred
1999 - Many Highlanders
1998 - N/A
1997 - Barmor/Dinesen
Evaro/Ferstl/Martin
1996 - Bacon/Bender/Cleaver/
Erlich/Jewett/Miller
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Leadership Ribbon
• Outstanding
performance in a position of leadership
2000 - Adams/Beck
• 10% of
POC annually
Larison
1999 - Several Highlanders
1998 - N/A
1997 - Bender/Jewett/Miller
1996 - Amaya/Beckford/
Foerster _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Legion of Valor Bronze
•
Most outstanding cadet in each AFROTC region with
2000 - N/A Cross of Achievement
with exemplary performance and achievement
1999 - N/A Award Major Jon Stolson Award
•
AS400 cadet selected by peers
2000 - Moore
• Senior
who most exemplifies "Warriorship"
1999 - Steel
1998 - Osterman
1997 - Palmer
1996 - Foerster _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Military Order of the
• AS400 cadet
2000 - Fish
Purple Heart
• Must
excel in academics and military leadership
1999 - N/A
1998 - N/A
1997 - Handrich
1996 - Simpson
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "Named" Scholarship
Silver
• AS300
CSP recipient for outstanding academic
2000 - See Hall Plaque Star Device
record and outstanding performance as a cadet
1999 - See Hall Plaque
1998 - Geranis
1997 - Kleinschmidt
1996 - Palmer _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National Defense
• Outstanding
AS400 cadet
2000 - no one eligible
Transportation Association
• Business
admin major or equivalent,
1999 - no one eligible
(NDTA) Award
to include 25 semester hours in courses
1998 - No one eligible
related to air or surface transportation
1997 - No one eligible
• Potentially
qualify for Transportation Officer
1996 - No one eligible
• Demonstrate
leadership, academic achievement,
and aptitude for military service
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National Sojourners Award
• Outstanding
AS200 OR AS300 cadet
2000 - Avilla
• Contributed
the most to encourage & demonstrate
1999 - Moses
Americanism within the corps and on campus
1998 - Wilson
• Rank
in top 25 percent of academic class
1997 - Jewett
• Demonstrate
potential for leadership
1996 - Miller
• Not
have been a previous recipient of this award _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Outstanding Flight Ribbon
• To
each member of the "Honor Flight"
Spring 00 - Delta
• Criteria
determined locally
Fall 99 -
Spring 99 - Falcon
Fall 98 - Tango
Spring 98 - A Flight
Fall 97 - A Flight
Spring 97 - B Flight
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Physical Fitness Ribbon
• Any enrolled AS cadet
Several “Highlanders”
• Criteria
determined locally (see CWI 36-6) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recruiting Ribbon
• Any
enrolled AS cadet
Several “Highlanders”
• Limit
to 10% of corps annually; unit commander may waiver limit
• Criteria
determined locally (see Cadet Recruiting Binder) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reserve Officers Association
•
One AS200, 300, and 400 cadet
2000 - Mason/Binkley/Ferstl
(ROA) Awards
• Rank
in top 10% of their AS class
1999 - Richards/Codding
• Possess
characteristics contributing to leadership;
Thomas
such as positive attitude toward AF, personal appearance, 1998 - Hill/Jorgenson/Miller
officer potential, and courtesy
1997 - Codding/Jewett/Young
1996 - Kleinschmidt/Shontz/
Slifer _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Society of the American
•
Outstanding AS 400 cadet in an engineering course
2000 - N/A Military Engineers
(20 national winners per class selected annually)
1999 - N/A
(SAME) ROTC Award
1998 - N/A
1997 - Palmer
1996 - Miller _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Society of the War of 1812
• Outstanding
AS200 cadet
2000 - Boen Award
• Rank
in top 10% of AS class
1999 - Singleton
• Rank
in top 20% of the graduating class
1998 - Ferstl
• Encourage
& demonstrate ideals of Americanism
1997 - Geranis
by deed, conduct, or both
1996 - Jewett
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sons of the American
• AS100 or
300 (2-year program) cadet
2000 - McGuirk Revolution (SAR) Award
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, qualities,
1999 - Lugo
bearing, and all-round excellence in AFROTC
1998 - English
• Must
not have been previously selected
1997 - Moore
1996 - Reber _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sons of Confederate
• AS200 cadet
2000 - Leonard
Veterans Award
• Good
academic standing
1999 - Shimkus
• High
moral character
1998 - Barmore
• High
dedication to the principles of the US Constitution,
1997 - Still
AFROTC, and the university
1996 - Sena
• Exceptional
potential for military leadership
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Superior Performance
• Single or sustained performance of superior nature
2000 - Adams/Moore/Larison
Ribbon
• 5% of the corps annually
1999 - Several
1998 - Several
1997 - Geranis/Osterman/
Sena
1996 - Slifer/Mercier/Smith/
Boscia _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Military Order of
• One AS300, 200, and 100 cadet
2000 - Lurkins/Delaschmitt World Wars (MOWW) Medal
• Demonstrate
desire to serve AFROTC and the US
Sporysz
• AS100
must plan to enroll in 200
1999 - Aldred/Boma
• AS200
must plan to enroll in 300; goal of earning a
Barmore
commission
1998 - Avilla/Hudock/Martin
• AS300
desires to become a career Air Force officer
1997 - Evaro/Bufton
• Must
excel in all military and scholastic aspects
Osterman
• Must
not have previously received a MOWW medal
1996 - Levine/Cleaver/Mercier _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Retired Officers
• An outstanding AS300
cadet
2000 - Singleton Assoc (TROA) Award
• Good academic standing; high moral character
1999 - Barmore
• Show
high order of loyalty to unit, school, and country
1998 - Steel
• Show
exceptional potential for military leadership
1997 - Gibson
1996 - Young
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unknown Soldier Award
• One GMC and one POC
2000 - Readler/Binkley
• Emphasis
on "whole person" concept
1999 - Delaschmitt/Hill
• Provided
leadership, direction, and enthusiasm from
1998 - Palomino/Albon
a "behind-the-scenes" perspective
1997 - Barmore/Bodley
1996 - Kleinschmidt/Delaney _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Veterans of Foreign Wars
• An
AS100, 200, 300, OR 400 cadet
2000 - Thomas (VFW) Award
• Good
academic and military standing
1999 - Martin
• Demonstrate
achievement & concentrated efforts
1998 - Codding
in military subjects or military and academic
1997 - Ferstl
subjects or demonstrate capability & diligence in a related 1996 - Stratton
activity of the AFROTC program
• Not a
previous winner _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WARRIOR Spirit Ribbon
• One AS100, 200, 300 and 400
2000 - Navarro/Fufza
• Cadets
that best exemplify the WARRIOR image Caudill/Esquivel
• No
cadet may win more than once
1999 - Wolfard/Avilla
Wilson/Jorgensen
1998 - Evers/Bufton
Tracey/Woods
1997 - Dudek/Russell/Gibson/
Shontz
1996 - Lawrence/Miller
Young/Miller _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Field Training Awards AWARD
CRITERIA
PREVIOUS WINNERS _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFROTC Distinguished
Top 5% of cadets at each FT session at each base
2000 - TBD Graduate Award
1999 - None
1998 - Dinesen
1997 - Steel
1996 - None
1995 - None _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFROTC Superior
Top 15% of cadets, including DGs, at each FT session
2000 - TBD Performance Award
at each base
1999 - Romito
1998 - N/A
1997 - Still/Gommel/Martin
1996 - Miller/Sena
1995 - Beckford
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFROTC Athletic Award
All cadets scoring a 500 PFT & the remaining cadets
2000 - TBD
in the top 5% of camp
1999 - N/A
1998 - Adams
1997 - Still
1996 - Miller/Sena
1995 - Lane/Palmer/Straight _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFROTC Fleet Foot Award
Top 5% male & female 1.5 mile times at each camp
2000 - TBD
Fastest overall male & female of the year each receive 1999 -
N/A
a plaque
1998 - N/A
1997 - Jorgensen
1996 - Miller
1995 - Boscia/Harvey _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFROTC Marksmanship Award Attain an "expert" score during
marksmanship training
Several Sharpshooters
(may be worn on active duty) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Achievement Award
Top 5% in camp who compile the highest academic
2000 - TBD
standings at a 6-week FT
1999 - N/A
1998 - N/A
1997 - Brockbank
1996 - Gibson
1995 - Slifer
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 94th Bomb Group
$500 scholarship awarded to top FT Distinguished Graduate
1997 - None Memorial Association
Award winner nationally
1996 - None Scholarship Award
SECTION IX. CORPS COMMUNICATION PROCESS
A) GENERAL One of the most important functions of any organization is the dissemination of information. Many avenues are available to expedite this process in ROTC. Understand the means we use to "get the word out." You are responsible for staying informed! B) MAILBOXES, E-MAIL, AND THE BULLETIN BOARD Communication is essential to the success of cadet corps. Each cadet has a mailbox located in the cadet office and is required to set-up an E-mail account. E-mail is the primary means of communication here at Det 027. If you need to pass something on to someone else, E-mail and mailboxes are great way to do it. Cadets are also expected to check the bulletin board, empty their mailboxes, and check their E-mail account on a regular basis except during weekends and holidays. C) CORPS CALENDER The calendar contains all the scheduled LLABs, administrative suspenses, and major events like football games, Orientation, etc. There is also a copy of the current month posted in the Cadet Lounge. D) AIR FORCE HERITAGE/HISTORY BINDER It is vital that all members of the Armed Forces become familiar with our history and mission in order to gain an understanding of where we’re going and where we’ve been. The study of important leaders, dates, types of aircraft, songs, the chain of command, etc. are information we refer to as "Air Force Heritage/History." The contents of the Air Force Heritage/History Binder located in the MSgt Frago Cadet Lounge is mandatory reading. E) OPERATIONS ORDERS Operations orders tell the "who, what, when, where, why, and how" of each scheduled LLAB. They are posted in the cadet office each Friday prior to the next week’s LLABs and are sent to each cadet via E-mail. F) LLAB AND CLASSROOM ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are made via e-mail, LLAB, recalls, flight meetings, AS classes, cadet lounge bulletin boards, etc. Pay attention. They contain last minute changes to previously published announcements, as well as details for upcoming events. G) CADET PHONE ROSTER Each semester a cadet phone roster is published. Make sure your telephone number is current both on the roster and on the locator card located in your personnel file. H) CADET NEWSLETTER "The Eagle" is the corps newsletter published by Cadet Public Affairs. It contains stories and articles about happenings in and around Det 027. It is generally published periodically during the semester. We encourage anyone to submit articles they think might be interesting to the rest of the detachment. SECTION X. CADET RANK AND INSIGNIA A) GMC RANK
GMC cadets are ranked according to AS year and wear the Lapel Insignia on the service dress coat. 
B) POC RANK POC rank parallels the AF officer rank system. POCs start as cadet second lieutenants and may progress to cadet colonel.
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SECTION XI. THE CADET UNIFORM
A) WEAR OF THE UNIFORM
1. The Air Force uniform sets the individual apart. Consequently, the Air Force is judged, to a large extent, by the appearance of its members. Wearing the uniform is both an honor and a privilege. Wear it proudly. At all times, whether in uniform or not, conduct yourself in a manner which will reflect credit on the US Air Force, Northern Arizona University, and yourself. You should refer to current guidance for questions on uniform wear. 2. Cadets are required to wear a Warrior uniform on Mondays (optional for AS 100 cadets) and any combination of blues on Tuesdays and full service dress at LLAB, unless otherwise directed by the operation orders. Uniform wear may also be required at the discretion of your AS instructor or for recruiting activities. All cadets are encouraged to wear the uniform at other times. 3. Additional items of clothing (raincoat, gloves, etc.), may be worn at the discretion of each cadet during the day, however, the entire cadet wing should be standardized for all LLAB sessions. 4. Cadets will not wear the uniform while participating in student or public demonstrations. 5. Sunglasses will not be worn in formation unless they’re prescription. 7. Only POC are authorized to wear corfam shoes. 8. Black combat boots may be worn with service uniforms, if weather so dictates. 9. Under no circumstances will part of the uniform be worn separately. It must be complete in every detail. Wear the cap at all times outdoors and remove it when indoors. 10. You must ensure that your uniform is clean and pressed and your shoes are shined. 11. The length of the women's uniform skirt cannot be higher than the top of the kneecap nor lower than the bottom of the kneecap. 12. POC cadets wear the officer's 1/2" sleeve braid, 3" for men and 2 1/2" for women, from the end of the sleeve on the blue service jacket. 13. Shoulder cords denoting membership in the AAS and in special activity groups are worn on the left shoulder of the service, semi-formal, or mess dress uniform. Female cadets will pin the shoulder cord ends to the coat under shoulder loop. Women will wear the shoulder cord on the overblouse with epaulets with the button loop attached to the epaulet button. 14. The flight cap is worn centered on the head with the front of the cap approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the bridge of the nose. 15. Book bags may be worn by cadets in uniform on campus only as long as they are not draped over the shoulder rank.
B) MALE UNIFORM COMBINATIONS
Service Dress: Light blue, long sleeve or short sleeve shirt with epaulets, dark blue tie, dark blue coat, dark blue trousers, blue belt with silver-nickel buckle, black socks and black shoes, white, short sleeve T-shirt.
Light blue shirt with long sleeves: Light blue, long-sleeve shirt with epaulets, dark blue tie, dark blue trousers, black socks and black shoes, blue belt with silver-nickel buckle.
Light blue shirt with short-sleeves and tie: Light blue, short sleeve shirt with epaulets, dark blue tie, dark blue trousers, blue belt with silver-nickel buckle, black socks, and black shoes.
Light blue shirt with short-sleeves and no tie: Light blue, open collar, short-sleeve shirt: dark blue trousers, blue belt with silver-nickel buckle, black socks and black shoes. Crew-neck undershirts may not be worn. Undershirts must be white V-neck, U-neck, or athletic style undershirt.
Semi-formal Uniform: The semi-formal mess dress uniform is the same as the service dress uniform except a plain white, long-sleeve shirt (no frills) and a black bow tie (narrow) are worn. Name tag is worn at the discretion of the Detachment Commander.
Mess Dress Uniform: Blue jacket, blue trousers, white dress, narrow black bow tie, black socks, black shoes, and other items. Name tag is not worn.
C) FEMALE UNIFORM COMBINATIONS
Service Dress with skirt or slacks: Light blue blouse with blue collar tab, dark blue coat, dark blue skirt, neutral or dark shade hose, black shoes.
Light Blue Short Sleeved Blouse with slacks or skirt.
Light Blue Long Sleeved Blouse with slacks or skirt.
Mess Dress uniform: Dark blue jacket, blue skirt (ankle length), white blouse (ruffles), blue satin neck tab, blue satin cummerbund, black pumps, and neutral, dark blue or black/off black nylon hose. Name tag is not worn. Semi-formal uniform is the same as service dress uniform except a white, short-sleeved overblouse is worn. Button the overblouse at the neck and wear the blue collar tab. Name tag is worn at the discretion of the Detachment Commander.
D) CARE OF THE UNIFORM
1. You are personally responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the clothing, textbooks, or any equipment issued to you. For all AFROTC classes and formations where uniforms are required, you are expected to report in clean, pressed, and properly fitted uniforms. Cleaning, pressing, and shoe repair are at your expense. 2. Alteration and exchange will be coordinated through the Uniform Custodian. Do not make alterations to any item without prior approval of the Uniform Custodian. If alterations are deemed necessary, they will be made without cost to you. 3. If your uniform articles or equipment are worn through normal wear and tear, we will replace them at no expense to you. If you lose, damage, or destroy articles, you must immediately report the circumstances to the Uniform Custodian. You must pay for these items either by money order, cashier's check, or certified check. 4. The Uniform Custodian will issue you one pair of shoes when you enter the program. After 30 days, they remain your property, and you are responsible for their upkeep at all times. 5. At the end of the school year, AS 100s will turn in all clothing (cleaned and pressed), textbooks, etc. to the detachment IM NCO. We will post the time and procedure for turn-in on the bulletin board. 6. You are responsible for the protection from loss, theft, or damage to all uniforms, textbooks, and other property issued to you. E) PERSONAL APPEARANCE 1. Every Air Force member, both active duty and AFROTC cadet, must maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance. This standard is comprised of four elements: neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image. The four elements are required for the image and proper discipline of the Air Force. The American public draws certain conclusions on military effectiveness based on the image the Air Force member presents. This image must instill public confidence in the effectiveness and responsiveness of each service member. Appearance in uniform is an important part of this image. 2. Male Cadets a. Keep uniforms clean, neat, correct in design and specification, and in good condition. Keep all uniform buttons buttoned and shoes shined and in good repair. Maintain badges, insignia, belt buckles, and other metallic devices in the proper luster. Ribbons will be clean and not frayed. b. Hair will be clean, well groomed, and have a tapered appearance on sides and back, both with and without headgear. It will not be dyed an unusual color, touch the eyebrows when groomed, or protrude in front below the band of properly worn headgear. The hair must not touch the ears when groomed and only the closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. Hair must not exceed 1 1/4" in bulk. c. Beards and goatees will not be worn. (Exception: The commander, with the advice of a medical officer, may grant a waiver for the wear of facial hair for medical reasons). All medically authorized facial hair must be kept trimmed so it does not exceed 1/4" in length. d. Sideburns, if worn, will be neatly trimmed, straight, of even width, and end in a clean shaven horizontal line. They may not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. e. A mustache, if worn, may not extend downward beyond the lipline or the upper lip or horizontally extend beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. 3. Female Cadets a. Uniforms will be clean, neat, correct in design and specification. Shoes will be shined and in good repair. Plain black pumps or boots, with heels not higher than 2 1/2 inches, or oxfords (issue item) may be worn with uniform combinations 1 through 5. Ribbons will be clean and not frayed. b. Hair will be clean, neatly arranged and styled to present a feminine appearance. The style will not prevent the proper wear of the military hat or include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins. Plain pins and conservative combs, or barrettes similar to the individuals hair color may be worn. Hair length will not extend below the bottom edge of the collar. Hair styles must not exceed 3" in length. Hair must not be worn in an extreme or fad style or violate safety requirements and must be in a natural color. c. Cosmetics will be conservative and in good taste. d. Wristwatches, bracelets, and rings are permitted. No more than 3 rings at any one time are permitted. Small conservative diamond, white, pearl, gold, or silver round earrings may be worn with all uniform combinations. e. Further information on grooming standards can be obtained from AFI 36-2903. F) TIPS ON PROPER UNIFORM WEAR 1. Shoe Shines: Shining shoes always starts with a good heavy base of wax on the leather. Once a base has been established, a small amount of moisture mixed with the wax, buffed by a soft cloth, will result in a high gloss. To obtain a brilliant shine, moisten a cotton ball with water, dab the ball on the wax, and apply to the shoes in small circular motions. To get the dust and dirt out of the cracks and seams of the shoe, use an old toothbrush: it will make all the difference at inspection!! 2. Military Tuck: The blue Air Force shirts are to be tucked in at the waist to form a military tuck, that is, the shirt is pulled tight across the stomach and across the back with the excess material tucked back at each hip; shirt garters are recommended. 3. The GIG-line: This applies to male cadets at all times. The gig-line is a straight line which extends down the front seam of the shirt, along the right edge of the belt buckle and along the edge of the fly of the pants. The gig-line must be straight at all times. 4. To improve the appearance of insignia items and name tags, attach a piece of cardboard, trimmed to match the size and shape of the item, between the fabric and the clutch back fastener (frog). G) RIBBON PLACEMENT
H) AFROTC RIBBON CHART
SECTION XII. ROTC RANK AND INSIGNIA
B) ARMY ROTC RANK AND INSIGNIA
1. Army ROTC Cadet Officer Insignia:
2. Army Cadet Enlisted Insignia:
SECTION XIII. WARRIOR KNOWLEDGE
A) THE AIR FORCE mission To defend the United States through control and exploitation of air and space.
B) THE AIR FORCE VISION
Global Engagement. C) THE AIR FORCE ROTC MISSION
To produce leaders for the Air Force and build better citizens for America.
D) The Oath of Office I, (full name and SSAN) having been appointed a (rank), United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD. E) The Code of Conduct Code I I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. Code II I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. Code III If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. Code IV If I become prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and back them up in every way. Code V When questioned, should I become prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause. Code VI I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God, and in the United States of America.
F) THE 027TH CADET WING chain of command COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF President William J. Clinton
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ________________________
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE Honorable F. Whitten Peters
CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE General Michael E. Ryan
AETC COMMANDER _______________________
COMMANDER , AIR UNIVERSITY Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord
AFOATS COMMANDER Brigadier General John M. Speigel
AFROTC COMMANDER _________________________
AFROTC SOUTHWEST REGION COMMANDER Colonel Larry D. Magnuson
AFROTC DETACHMENT 027 COMMANDER Lieutenant Colonel Randall K. Norvell
COMMANDANT OF CADETS Major Scott T. LeForce
CADET CORPS COMMANDER C/Col_______________________________
CADET VICE COMMANDER C/Lt. Col_______________________________
CADET OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER Cadet_______________________________
CADET SQUADRON COMMANDER Cadet_______________________________
CADET FLIGHT COMMANDER Cadet_______________________________
G) Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMS) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Combat Command (ACC) Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Air Force Reserve (AFRES) H) The Phonetic Alphabet A - Alfa N - November B - Bravo O - Oscar C - Charlie P - Papa D - Delta Q - Quebec E - Echo R - Romeo F - Foxtrot S - Sierra G - Golf T - Tango H - Hotel U - Uniform I - India V - Victor J - Julliet W - Whiskey K - Kilo X - X-ray L - Lima Y - Yankee M - Mike Z - Zulu I) "HIGH FLIGHT" by john gillespie magee, jr. Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlight silence. Hovr'ing there, I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, Where never lark, or even eagle flew; And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
J) the air force song (verse 1) Off 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 helluva roar. We live in fame or go down in flames, Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force. K) AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT NICKNAME CONTRACTOR A-10 Thunderbolt II Fairchild Republic AC-130 Spectre Lockheed Aeronautical Systems B-1 Lancer Rockwell International B-2 Spirit Northrop B-52 Stratofortress Boeing C-5 Galaxy Lockheed-Georgia C-9 Nightingale McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III Douglas Aircraft C-130 Hercules Lockheed-Georgia C-141 Starlifter Lockheed-Georgia E-3 Sentry Boeing EF-111 Raven Grumman Aerospace F-4 Phantom II McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle McDonnell Douglas F-16 Fighting Falcon General Dynamics F-22 Raptor Lockheed-Martin F-111 Aardvark General Dynamics F-117 Nighthawk Lockheed Aeronautical Systems KC-10 Extender Douglas Aircraft KC-135 Stratotanker Boeing SR-71 Blackbird Lockheed Aeronautical Systems T-1 Jayhawk Beech Aircraft T-3 Firefly Slingsby Aviation Limited T-37 Tweet Cessna T-38 Talon Northrop U-2 Dragon Lady Lockheed Aircraft L) FAMOUS Quotations There is no limit to the good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit. (Gen. George C. Marshall) In no other profession are the penalties for employing untrained personnel so appalling or so irrevocable as in the military. (Gen. Douglas MacArthur) I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. (Nathan Hale) Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country. (John F. Kennedy) Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, and but one tongue, to the end that we should hear and see more than we speak. (Socrates) The greatest mistake you can make in this life is to be continually fearing that you will make one. (Elbert Hubbard) The more you sweat in peace, the less you sweat in war. (Ancient Chinese Proverb) The greatest leader in the world could never win a campaign unless he understood the men he had to lead. (Gen. Omar H. Bradley) If you can’t get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to get them to die for their country? (Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.) No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself. (William Penn) On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days and other fields will bear the fruits of victory. (Gen. Douglas MacArthur) The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. (Vince T. Lombardi)
COMMON AIR FORCE AND AFROTC ACRONYMS
AAS Arnold Air Society AETC Air Education and Training Command AF Air Force AFA Air Force Association AFB Air Force Base AFOQT Air Force Officer Qualifying Test AFROTC Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps AFSC Air Force Specialty Code APAS Asst. Professor of Aerospace Studies AS Aerospace Studies ASCP Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program ATP Advanced Training Program AU Air University C/2Lt Cadet Second Lieutenant C/1Lt Cadet First Lieutenant C/Capt. Cadet Captain C/Maj. Cadet Major C/Lt. Col. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel C/Col. Cadet Colonel CAP Civil Air Patrol CC Commander CCAF Community College of the Air Force CINC Commander in Chief COC Commandant of Cadets COI Cadet Operating Instruction CTA Cadet Training Assistant CV Vice Commander CWI Cadet Wing Instruction DET Detachment DOD Department of Defense DOR Date of Rank ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETD Estimated Time of Departure FLT Flight FT Field Training FTO Flight Training Officer GMC General Military Course IG Inspector General IM Information Management LG Logistics Group NCO Noncommissioned Officer NCOIC Noncommissioned Officer in Charge NLT No Later Than OPLAN Operations Plan OPS Operations OG Operations Group PAS Professor of Aerospace Studies PDP Professional Development Program POC Professional Officer Course POCI POC Incentive Scholarship SQDN Squadron UNT Undergraduate Navigator Training USMT Undergraduate Space & Missile Training UPT Undergraduate Pilot Training VOQ ........... Visiting Officers’ Quarters
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