The Mission of AFJROTC
“Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their
Nation and community.”
Goals of the AFJROTC
“To instill values of citizenship and service to the United States, develop personal responsibility, and instill a sense of accomplishment in high school students.”
CADET HONOR CODE:
“I will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do.”
AIR FORCE CORE VALUES:
Integrity First
Service before Self
Excellence in All We Do
ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE AND AFJROTC CADET RANK STRUCTURE
E-1 / Airman Basic / O-1 / 2nd LieutenantE-2 / Airman / O-2 / 1st Lieutenant
E-3 / Airman First Class / O-3 / Captain
E-4 / Senior Airman / O-4 / Major
E-5 / Staff Sergeant / O-5 / Lieutenant Colonel
E-6 / Technical Sergeant / O-6 / Colonel
E-7 / Master Sergeant / O-7 / Brigadier General
E-8 / Senior Master Sergeant / O-8 / Lieutenant General
E-9 / Chief Master Sergeant / O-9 / Major General
O-10 General
The United States Air Force was established September 18, 1947
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces: Barack Obama
Secretary of Defense: Ash Carter
Secretary of the Air Force: Deborah Lee James
Air Force Chief of Staff: Gen David Goldfein
Air Education and Training Command Commander: Lt Gen Darryl Robertson
Air University Commander: Lt Gen Steven Kwast
Air Force Officer Accessions/Training School Commander: Brig Gen Paul Guemmer
AFJROTC Director: Col Bobby Woods Jr.
Deer Valley HS Principal: Principal Kim Crooks
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor: Maj (ret) Vaughan Whited
Aerospace Science Instructor: MSgt (ret) Danilya Stilchen
* The following individuals are not in the chain of command; you are still required to know this information.
Chairman, Joints Chiefs of Staff: Gen Joseph Dunford, Jr.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force: CMSAF James Cody
PHONETIC ALPHABET
AFJROTC CADET CREED
I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet
I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who serve 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.
Air Force Uniform Information
- The military uniform is the public symbol of the nation’s defense forces
- The military uniform represents a long and honorable tradition of devotion to duty in the service of one’s country
- The key elements of maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance while wearing the (Air Force) uniform are: neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image
- The word “uniform” means a distinctive mode of dress
- Cadets are expected to honor the uniform—to wear it properly and with pride
- Air Force Junior ROTC Instruction (AFJROTCI) 36-2001 provides details on fitting standards and wearing instructions for the uniform and personal grooming requirements
- The cadet is responsible to maintain all uniform items in a clean and orderly condition during the school year and when he/she turns in the uniform
- Cadets may not wear earphones or headphones while in uniform, unless required for duty
- While in uniform, cadets may wear a wristwatch and no more than three rings at any one time
- Bracelets may be worn if they are neat and conservative, but must not detract from the military image and must not be wider than one inch
- Female cadets may wear earrings if the earrings are conservative and kept within sensible limits. For example, female cadets may wear one small spherical (diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver) pierced or clip earring on each earlobe
- Cadets in uniform are not allowed to attach or display objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear (except females wearing conservative earrings) nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (including anything that might be visible through the uniform)
- For female cadets, the hair should be no longer than the bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck
- For female cadets, pins, combs, barrettes, or similar items used in the hair must be plain, similar in color to the cadet’s hair, and modest in size
- For male cadets, the hair must not contain large amounts of grooming aids such as greasy creams, oils, and sprays that remain visible in the hair
- For male cadets, the hair should not exceed 1 ¼ inch in bulk regardless of length
- For male or female cadets, you may not dye your hair an unusual color or one that contrasts with your natural coloring
- For male cadets, sideburns must be neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut—sideburns may not extend below the lowest part of the outer ear opening
- Cadet rank insignia on the service coat is placed halfway up the seam, resting on the seam but not over it. The bottom of the insignia is horizontal with the ground
- Cadet rank insignia on the flight cap is centered top to bottom on the left front of the cap and 1 ½ inches from the front of the cap
- Cadet must know ribbons and other awards he/she wears on the uniform. Center ribbons on but not over the edge of the left pocket of the service coat—wear 3 or 4 ribbons in a row.