Ronald W. Reagan High School
NC-20051
“Raiders”
Cadet Handbook
Updated 10152011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2
SOI 1. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES 4
SOI 2. CADET HONOR CODE 6
SOI 3. MERIT/DEMERIT SYSTEM 8
SOI 4 . LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND EXPECTATIONS 15
SOI 5. UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT 18
SOI 6. SPECIAL TEAMS 19
SOI 7. DRESS AND GROOMING STANDARDS 23
SOI 8. WEAR OF THE UNIFORM 26
SOI 9. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY 28
SOI 10. STAFF MEETING PROCEDURES 30
SOI 11. SALUTING 32
SOI 12. WEAR OF SHOULDER CORDS 33
SOI 13. HAZING 34
SOI 14. CADET EVALUATION BOARDS 35
SOI 15. CLASSROOM CONDUCT 37
SOI 16. CADET OF THE MONTH 39
SOI 17. CADET EVALUATION FORM 41
SOI 18. CADET PROMOTION SYSTEM POLICY 42
Appendix 1 STANDARDS OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE 52
Appendix 2 AFJROTC PATCH 69
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1. The Aerospace Science course introduces the historical, scientific and technical aspects of aviation and the aerospace environment. Leadership Education provides experiences to develop discipline, responsibility, communication skills, and citizenship. Leadership Education also includes wearing the Air Force uniform, the proper use of Air Force customs and courtesies, participating in drills and ceremonies, giving and receiving instructions, and acting as leaders and members of NC-20051. The program is administered and taught by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) and the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI). You do not incur a service obligation by participating in the program.
2. The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Vitalization Act of Oct. 13, 1964 (PUBLIC LAW 88-647) is the authority to operate AFJROTC programs in secondary schools. It states that cadets must be physically fit, citizens of the United States, and at least 14 years old. To be enrolled in NC-20051, AFJROTC, Ronald W. Reagan High School, you must also be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction at Reagan High School.
3. Students may transfer from Army, Navy, or Marine Junior ROTC units with full credit for training already received. Students may be disenrolled from the program for:
Failing to maintain acceptable course standards, failing grades, improper haircuts, unacceptable grooming, improper uniform wear, and failure to wear the uniform on three separate occasions during any grading period. Additionally, a student may be removed for inaptitude, indifference to training, disciplinary problems, undesirable traits of character, and failing to remain enrolled in school.
4. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION is presented to cadets in good standing who have completed at least three years of the AFJROTC program. In order to gain the benefits of successfully completing the AFJROTC program, a cadet must have this certificate in his/her possession when enrolling in a college level ROTC program or when enlisting in the armed forces.
With the Certificate of Completion, a cadet may be given credit for one year of the General Military Course (GMC) of the senior AFROTC program. This privilege must be arranged with the Professor of Aerospace Science (PAS) when enrolling at the college or university.
If the AFJROTC cadet elects to enlist in the Armed Services, the Certificate of
Completion will allow enlistment in pay grade E-3 in the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
Enlistment in the Marine Corps will be in pay grade E-2.
Note: It is possible to complete three years of AFJROTC and NOT receive a Certificate of Completion or an endorsement for enlistment at E-3 from the SASI.
5. A CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING is presented to cadets in good standing who complete two years of the AFJROTC program. With the Certificate of Training, a cadet may be given credit for one semester of the General Military Course (GMC) of the senior ROTC program. This privilege must be arranged with the Professor of Aerospace Science (PAS) at the time of enrollment in the college or university.
If the AFJROTC cadet elects to enlist in the Armed Services, the Certificate of
Training will allow enlistment in the pay grade of E-2. Note: Certificates of Training are not awarded automatically. Consideration is given to total performance and achievement as a member of the unit. It is possible to complete the course and NOT be considered to have met the total requirement for award of the certificate. Final determination for the award rests with the SASI and ASI.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AFJROTC, NC-20051
Ronald W. High School
Pfafftown, NC 270400
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTION NO: 1
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
1. The mission of the cadet organization is to provide a vehicle for the application of leadership techniques and for developing an understanding of the military command structure, the need for discipline, and knowledge of military drill and ceremonies. In accomplishing its mission, the cadet organization seeks to satisfy the following objectives:
a. To develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, and leadership
b. To promote patriotism.
c. To promote habits of orderliness and precision.
d. To develop respect for constituted authority.
e. To develop the ability to perform basic military skills associated with drill and ceremonies.
2. Academic objectives seek to:
a. Develop better-informed citizens on matters dealing with aerospace.
b. Develop knowledge of vocational, educational, and leadership opportunities offered by aerospace agencies.
c. Understand the potential impact of aerospace on the social, political, economic, and military systems in the United States.
d. Become familiar with the beneficial effects that have occurred as a result of efforts in aerospace.
e. Become familiar with aerospace vehicles and the principles that govern their operation.
f. Become familiar with the purpose and structure of the Department of Defense and the U. S. Air Force.
3. Leadership objectives seek to have the cadets demonstrate the following:
a. Wear the uniform and insignia in accordance with AFI 36-2903 and AFROTCI 36-2001
b. Knowledge of USAF dress and grooming standards.
c. Execute the basic movements, positions, and facings in individual, flight, and squadron drill.
d. Demonstrate knowledge of Air Force customs and courtesies and conduct him/herself in a socially acceptable manner in and out of uniform.
e. Perform the duties of element leader, flight sergeant, flight commander, and other duties as required.
f. Demonstrate knowledge and respect for constituted authority.
g. Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for honoring the American flag, the National Anthem, and to the Colors when participating in military ceremonies.
h. Develop exemplary habits of orderliness and precision to prepare oneself for responsible leadership.
4. During the year, Curriculum-In-Action trips (CIA) and community service projects may be planned. Your participation is determined by you. Disciplinary problems on campus, academic standing in school and uniform grade above 90% will determine if you are allowed to participate in CIA trips. Written permission from your parents/guardians and all your teachers is required prior to participation.
You are a cadet 24/7!
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AFJROTC, NC-20051
Ronald W. Reagan High School
Pfafftown, NC 27040
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTION NO: 2
CADET HONOR CODE AND AIR FORCE CORE VALUES
The Honor Code is specific and clear in what it demands. A cadet is expected to have complete integrity in both word and deed; avoid evasive statements; do individual work in class, and be willing to assist others in a sense of cooperation and reaching common group goals. The Code belongs to the Cadets. Maintaining its high standards of trustworthiness is the responsibility of each cadet. This will require self-control and conscious effort at all times. Eventually it becomes an ingrained habit and part of the cadet’s 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.
On my word of honor, I promise not to lie, cheat, or steal, nor condone those who do.
The Air Force Core Values are applicable equally to all ranks in the Air Force family. The values serve as the backbone to how we work, play and even fight as a member of the Air Force family. The three Air Force core values consist of:
Integrity First
Service before self
Excellence in all we do
Integrity is the first and foremost characteristic and fits closely with the honor code theme. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. With an internal ability to regulate and control yourself to do the right thing at all times, it is easy to understand why we cannot condone members of our family who do not abide by our requirement for honor at all costs.
Along with integrity, we also expect our family to commit to caring for others and place their well being in front of ours. Consequently, we have placed the needs of others ahead of ourselves. Only in placing ourselves second to the needs of our group will we be able to insure the success of our team goals.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AFJROTC, NC-20051
Ronald W. Reagan High School
Pfafftown, NC 27040
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTION NO: 3
MERIT / DEMERIT SYSTEM
PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOI is to motivate and encourage the development of discipline, pride, honor and Esprit-de-Corps among cadets in the Group.
GENERAL: Merits and demerits have equal value. Each cadet will begin each new semester with a zero balance of merits and demerits. The net merit / demerit balance is as of the end of each grading period and will be reflected in each cadet’s grade. Merits and demerits will also influence overall evaluation and consideration for medals, ribbons, letters of recommendations for scholarships, and employment. The merit/demerit system will only enable a cadet to qualify for promotion and does not mean they will be promoted automatically.
DEFINITIONS: A merit is a unit that is awarded for positive actions that result in above normal standards of performance.
A demerit is a unit given for negative actions that result in below normal standards of performance.
MERITS
A maximum of 20 merits during a quarter will be used for grading purposes. One half of the total merits accumulated weekly will be used in the cadet’s participation grade weekly.
EXAMPLE:
Your participation JROTC grade average is 80, plus 10 points for 20 merits earned, added to the 80 would result in a 90 for the weekly grading period.
MERIT SYSTEM:
1. Drill, Color Guard, Rifle Team practices: 2 merits per practice
2. Drill and Rifle Team Competitions: 10 merits per competition
3. Drill and Rifle Competitions Event leader: 10 merits per event
4. AFJROTC Service events: 10 merits per hour
Service events include color guards (for school events), parking details, air shows, roadside trash pickups, etc for any activity that is not required or for which you do not receive an academic grade. The Point of Contact (POC) for the activity is responsible for collecting and verifying the attendance roster for the cadets present. This will be completed and forwarded to the personnel team for compilation and filing. The Personnel officer will compile and post twice monthly.
5. Leader of cadet projects: 20 merits per event
The cadet who serves as a project leader will earn additional merit points in addition to the normal hours for the actual organization and leadership of their event or project. They will be required to plan and present their plan to the staff at a weekly meeting and then collect and verify the attendance roster for their actual project. After the project is completed, they will be responsible for compiling an after action report on their project. This will be turned in to the historian after it is briefed at the weekly staff meeting two weeks after completion of the project.
6. Voluntary Activities outside AFJROTC- 10 merits per hour
For each hour of community service outside the corps, cadets will receive merit points but must have written proof signed by an administrator with a telephone number and description of the project. The project cannot be run by a cadet’s parent.
7. Outside AFJROTC Clubs or Sports: 20 Merits per Quarter
If a cadet is active and interested in improving the corps but cannot give there full attention to the corps because they are contributing to the school through active involvement in a club or sport will receive 20 merits for involvement each quarter. In these cases the cadet must receive a written letter signed by the club sponsor or team coach verifying the amount of contribution you contributed to the project they contributed and were a positive aspect of the club/sport. (Review board will verify these themselves)
8. Cadet of the month: 30 Merits
The cadet who is selected for the cadet of the month will receive a certificate, permitted to wear a special cord and also be awarded 30 merit points. The cadet of the month will be announced after the monthly meeting in an award ceremony in their flight.
9. Flag Detail: 1 Merit per 2 Details
A cadet acquires a merit for every two flag detail events that he/she participates in, i.e. AM/PM …
--Merit/demerit tracking – Flight commanders with the help of their flight sergeant will be responsible for tracking their individual flight members’ merits and demerits. Each month flight commanders will print out a chart with their cadet’s names and total number of merits/demerits. This will be given to the SASI no later than the end of school Monday or the first school day of each month. When the flight commanders print off the flight’s merits/demerits, each cadet must initial by there name acknowledging they have the correct amount. Failure to annotate errors will result in the cadets being unable to correct the records and the flight will lose its eligibility to compete for the flight of the quarter.
DEMERITS
No maximum number of demerits within a quarter. One-half of the total number of demerits will be used in the cadet’s final average for a quarter. EXAMPLE: Grade average is 75, minus 10 points for 20 demerits earned would give the cadet a 65 for the grading period.
CATEGORIES OF OFFENSES
CATEGORY I--- Major offenses that are detrimental to the image of the Corps.
Ten to 20 demerits may be assessed.
EXAMPLES:
Disrespect to the US Flag or the uniform 20 pts
Failure to wear uniform and repeat uniform violations 10/15 (repeat) pts
Disrespect to instructors, guest speakers, other faculty members,
or substitute teacher’s 20 pts
Making false statements/Attempts to deceive 15 pts
Giving or receiving assistance during tests or examinations 10 pts
Stealing 20 pts
Possession of, dealing in, or use of firearms, explosives, narcotics
or alcohol on school property or on AFJROTC sponsored trips 20 pts
Smoking while in uniform or on school property or on AFJROTC