"To build better and more productive citizens through education and leadership training."
DISCIPLINE - PRIDE - LOYALTY - KNOWLEDGE - HONOR - RESPONSIBILITY - LEADERSHIP
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC
KY-071
Cadet Handbook
Revised 09/22/2011
CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
Chapter One – Mission
Mission...... 1-1 4
Vision...... 1-2 4
Academic Objectives...... 1-3 4
Leadership Objectives...... 1-4 5
Field Trips...... 1-5 5
Benefits to Each Cadet...... 1-6 7
The Cadet Honor Code...... 1-7 7
Chapter Two – The Cadet Corps
Chain of Command...... 2-1 9
Job Descriptions...... 2-2 9
Unit Manning Document...... 2-3 12
Activity Qualifications...... 2-4
Chapter Three – Courtesy and Deportment
Courtesy...... 3-1 13
Addressing and Accompanying Personnel...... 3-2 14
Classroom Conduct and Military Conduct...... 3-3 15
Chapter Four – Promotion and Conduct
Promotion...... 4-1 16
Command and Staff Positions...... 4-2 18
Appointments and Promotions...... 4-3 18
Promotion Standards...... 4-4 19
Suspension and/or Un-enrollment...... 4-5 21
Uniform Day...... 4-6 22
Reductions in Rank...... 4-7 22
Wear of the Uniform...... 4-8 23
Uniform Guide...... 23
Conclusion...... 55
Answering Service...... 56
AFJROTC Cadet:
1. Welcome to KY-071 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and the Aerospace Science courses. I am pleased that you have made the decision to participate in a program that offers special opportunities in Education, Leadership, Social Activities, and Community Service. KY-071 has a rich history of outstanding performance and excellence. KY-071 has been identified as a Distinguished Unit With Merit many times. Only the top 20% of AFJROTC units world-wide can earn this recognition. The instructors and cadets of KY-071 believe we have the best AFJROTC unit in the world!
2. As an AFJROTC cadet you immediately become part of a very visible organization. You will earn the privilege to wear the Air Force uniform one day each week. Wear the uniform proudly and correctly because you represent the United States Air Force, Apollo High School, and your community.
3. You will be given the opportunity to participate in activities strictly limited to members of the Corps-of-Cadets. These activities are numerous and include visits to military bases, and flights on military and civilian aircraft. Additionally you will have the opportunity to be a member of a competitive Drill Team, Color Guard, Orienteering
Team, and travel throughout the region to compete against other JROTC units. There is also a Summer Leadership School you may choose to attend. There will also be many opportunities to assist your neighbor through community service projects, participate in parades, and attend numerous social activities.
4. As your experience and leadership skills grow, you will earn additional rank and the responsibility that goes with the higher rank. Ultimately you will be a member of the cadet staff that plans all cadet activities. A member of your class will become the KY-071 Cadet Commander. Perhaps it will be you!
5. KY-071's instructors are highly experienced retired Air Force members totally committed to providing you with an outstanding educational opportunity. The instructors and the cadets work together to insure that KY-071 continues to be the best AFJROTC unit world-wide. I urge you to become involved in our activities. You will discover that the cadets who are most involved also have the most fun and get better grades in all of their high school courses. Your enthusiasm and hard work are the heart of the program. The harder you work the more you will benefit from the program.
6. I look forward to working with you. Please take the time to show this handbook to your parents so they will also understand our program. Again, welcome to KY-071 I look forward to working with you!
Edgar Paul
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
CHAPTER ONE
MISSION
1-1. Mission:
1. The mission of the Cadet Organization is to build better and more productive citizens through education and leadership training. To accomplish this, the organization will provide a vehicle for the application of leadership techniques, an understanding of the military command structure, the importance of unit discipline, knowledge of military drill and ceremonies, as well as instruction to cadets in the matters of aerospace.
1-2. Vision:
2. Through a combination of role modeling, education, practical leadership, and cadet activities, KY-071 will have the most outstanding cadets in Junior ROTC.
3. In accomplishing its mission, and realizing the vision, the Cadet Organization will satisfy the following objectives:
(a)Encourage a high degree of personal honor, self reliance and leadership.
(b)Promote patriotism.
(c)Promote habits of orderliness and precision.
(d)Develop respect for constituted authority.
(e)Develop the ability to perform basic military skills associated with drill and ceremonies.
(f)Learn to work efficiently as part of a unit.
1-3. Academic Objectives:
Each cadet will endeavor to:
1. Develop personal attitudes for the highest degree of integrity, self-reliance, self-discipline, and commitment to the responsibilities associated with a cadet and an active U.S. citizen.
2. Become a better informed citizen on matters dealing with aerospace.
3. To be aware of the vocational, educational, and leadership opportunities offered by aerospace agencies.
4. Understand the potential impact of the aerospace environment on the social, political, economic, and military systems of the United States.
5. Understand the beneficial effects that have occurred to society as a result of effort in the United States Air Force and the Aerospace Industry.
6. Become familiar with the purpose and structure of the U.S. Department of Defense, with detailed attention to the U.S. Air Force.
1-4. Leadership Objectives:
Each cadet will (or has the opportunity to in special situations):
1. Wear his/her uniform and insignia in accordance with AF Instruction 36-2903, and recognize the insignia of other cadets and active duty service grades.
2. Execute the basic movements, and positions of drill as an individual and in unison with the members of his/her squad, flight, and/or squadron.
3. Correctly, promptly, and proudly execute the salute when and where it is required.
4. Demonstrate his/her knowledge of Air Force Customs and Courtesies.
5. Give appropriate commands at the proper pitch, volume, and cadence and perform the duties of flight commander, flight sergeant, element leader, guide, guidon bearer, and/or other duties as required or assigned.
6. Understand why there must be respect for authority in any organization and demonstrate understanding by following orders promptly and to the best of his/her abilities.
7. Develop knowledge of and respect for constitutional authority.
8. Demonstrate his/her knowledge of the procedures for honoring the American flag, the National Anthem, and To the Colors when participating in military ceremonies.
9. Develop exemplary habits of orderliness and precision to prepare him/her for responsibility and responsible leadership.
1-5. Field Trips:
AFJROTC Field Trips are important Co-Curricular activities that significantly add to the classroom instruction for Aerospace Science. However, the field trips do not affect the student’s grade. Due to limited funding some field trips will require the student to pay for a portion of the cost of the trip. However, our AFJROTC unit significantly subsidizes every trip and when required, the student will only be charged a fraction of the cost. The Instructors take their supervision responsibilities very seriously and there are specific rules that the students must follow to be allowed to participate in a field trip. Our goal is to have all eligible students participate in a trip, but the AFJROTC instructors are the final authority on who will be allowed to participate in a field trip.
One of the goals of our curriculum is to build individual responsibility in our students. The students are thoroughly briefed on the information about each trip and we expect the student to keep their parents informed. On overnight trips, each student will be given an information sheet to take to their parents. This information sheet will cover such items as trip itinerary, costs, emergency contact numbers, and departure and return times.
General Field Trip Rules:
1. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT ROTC PERMISSION SLIP ON FILE BEFORE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN A FIELD TRIP.
2. Students may not participate in a field trip during the period they are serving In-School/Out-of-School Suspension/In-House-Crisis. Participation in field trips for all other discipline problems will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The SASI is the final authority on which cadets participate in field trips.
3. Students must be passing all AFJROTC classes. For some trips, students must be passing four of their five classes.
4. Bus departs on the scheduled time. Because we are typically on a schedule where being late means missing an event, we will not wait for students who are not present and ready to go at the scheduled departure time. Please allow at least 15 minutes to complete the Bus Ridership Form prior to departure. Parents must be at the school within 15 minutes of the UPDATED return time or the student may not be allowed to go on the next field trip.
5. Emergency contact: Colonel Paul 270-929-2631. Chief Smith 270-925-4352. Please do not call unless there is an emergency. You can obtain the updated return time by calling the ROTC Answering Service.
6. STUDENT CELLLL PHONES WILL BE COLLECTED BY THE INSTRUCTORS PRIOR TO THE START OF A FIELD TRIP, AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE STUDENT UNTIL THE GROUP IS ON THE RETURN TRIP HOME. In the event of an emergency involving your child, the instructor will contact parents/guardians using the information provided on the ROTC Permission slips.
7. There are specific rules on conduct and policies for separating the boys and girls on the school bus. Additionally, there are very strict rules of conduct for overnight trips. All these rules are briefed to the cadets prior to each trip. This information is also posted on the MOODLE web site.
8. Parents and students should keep in mind that our field trips are co-curricular activities and except for some trips involving the Adventures in Leadership class, do not affect the students Aerospace Science grade.
Curriculum-In-Action
Trip During Normal School Year
1. No referrals from AFJROTC for any reason.
2. Must be passing 4 of 5 classes including AFJROTC.
3. No trips during the period of in-school/out-of-school suspension.
4. Trip decisions relating to other discipline problems will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The SASI is the final authority on whether a cadet will be allowed to participate in a Curriculum-In-Action trip.
Summer Curriculum-In-Action Trips
1. Must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA at Apollo and a 3.0 in AFJROTC.
2. Must be an active member in at least one non-classroom AFJROTC activity such as: Drill Team, Color Guard, Orienteering Team, Community Service Project, or Marksmanship.
3. Must be pre-enrolled for AFJROTC for the next academic year.
1-6. Benefits to Each Cadet:
1. The AFJROTC Aerospace Science and Leadership education course will help you gain a better understanding of the importance of the world around you and your other high school courses. You will see how the knowledge one gains in each subject is applied to the many segments of aerospace studies.
2. You will receive .5 elective credit for each term of AFJROTC Aerospace Science and Leadership education. Cadets successfully completing the three-term Aerospace I course will also receive graduation credit for the required “Fit for Life” course. Cadets successfully completing the AFJROTC Introduction to Social Studies course will receive graduation credit for the required freshmen Social Studies course.
3. If you complete the AFJROTC program and attend college, you are eligible to receive credit for one year of the Air Force ROTC four-year college program.
4. If you complete 3 years AFJROTC and enlist in the U.S. Military after graduation, you are eligible begin at two pay grades higher (one in Marine Corps) than other enlistees who have not completed AFJROTC. Your participation in AFJROTC does not obligate you in any way for future military service; although, it does prepare you in some measure for that service.
5. Being a member of an organization with a proud heritage and history, knowing that from desk to cockpit, missile silo to space module, from earth to the lunar surface and beyond, go the heartbeats of great airmen -- who all have had pride in the past and insist on faith in the future.
1-7. The Cadet Honor Code:
This page may be the most important in this Cadet Guide. Do more than just read it. Read it -- think it over -- reread it -- be sure you understand its message. If there is a question about the message, ask questions until the answer is clear to you, and then make your decision about remaining in the Corps.
The following oath/affirmation will be administered by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor. It is The Cadet Honor Code:
“On my word of honor, I promise not to lie, cheat, steal, or condone those who do. I also promise to abide by Cadet regulations. I will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of the office by doing and performing all manner of things pertaining thereto.”
The Cadet Honor Code is considered an essential step towards reaching the objectives of Junior ROTC training as described previously.
These simple words provide a basis for a personal code of ethics that will last the remainder of your life. The Honor Code is specific and clear. A cadet is expected to have complete integrity in both word and deed; he/she avoids evasive statements; he/she does his/her own work in class, yet he/she is willing to assist others in a sense of cooperation and reaching common group goals. The code belongs to the cadets. Maintaining its high standards and trustworthiness is the responsibility of each cadet. This requires self-discipline and conscious effort at all times. Eventually, it becomes an ingrained habit and part of the cadets' total ethical code and lifestyle. The Honor Code -by stressing that there can be no toleration of lying, cheating, or stealing -- emphasizes that HONOR is a common standard of the Cadet Corps.
1-8. Public Display of Affection:
Cadets will follow the same rules as outlined by Apollo High School standards. Cadets will not be allowed to hold hands, kiss or touch each other in an affectionate manner while participating in AFJROTC activities.
CHAPTER TWO
THE CADET CORPS