MS -- 20002
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC
CADET GUIDE
DEVELOPING CITIZENS OF CHARACTER
DEDICATED TO SERVING
THEIR NATION AND COMMUNITY
2009 - 2010
DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE SCIENCE
ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT Page
Welcome Letter 3
Core values 4
Mission / Objectives 5
Cadet Oath 6
Classroom Procedures (Cadet Operations) 7
Cadet Conduct/Hazing/Harassment 8
Discipline Plan 9
Grading Criteria 10
Cadet Appointments and Rotation 10
Promotion Policy and Procedures 10
Scholarships 11
Flight Competition 11
Flight Drill Sequence 12
Uniform Wear / Shoulder Cord(s) Guidance 13
Appearance of Cadets / Grooming 15
Clothing and Equipment Maintenance 16
Special Programs 17
341s AFJROTC Excellence/Discrepancy Report 20
Course Descriptions 21
Job Descriptions 24
Physical Training (PT) / PT Uniform Wear Policy 32
Reservists 32
Organization Chart (Chain of Command) 33
Rank 34
Unit Manning Document 35
Awards/Criteria 36
ST. MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
MS-20002, AFJROTC
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Greetings and welcome:
In July 2000, St. Martin High School established the AFJROTC, MS-20002, program as part of the curriculum available to all 10th-12th grade students enrolled here. This corps will enjoy many years of dedicated service to the school and the community. Many graduates of the corps will go on to pursue secondary education opportunities, successes in civilian jobs, and/or careers in military service. We intend for this program to be fun and produce outstanding citizens dedicated to improving their school, community, and the United States of America.
Our second, third, and fourth-year cadets will continue to increase their knowledge of aerospace science, history, and leadership practices, while at the same time assisting the new cadets in becoming knowledgeable, effective, productive, and proud members of the St. Martin High School Corps of Cadets. The AFJROTC web page is at http://www.jcsd.k12.ms.us/smhs/smhsmain.htm under “activities....JROTC”.
This Cadet Guide is intended to aid each of you in attaining and maintaining the high standards that will prepare you for a position of leadership. The guide stresses habits of good order and discipline, self-reliance, and pride in self and the corps. These standards apply to both new cadets as well as experienced cadets. They are for every individual in the St. Martin High School Cadet Corps, whether he/she is a cadet officer, cadet noncommissioned officer, or cadet airman. They are "YOUR STANDARDS." Always strive to meet/or exceed all standards and you will receive unparalleled success. The AFJROTC E-Mail is .
The success of MS-20002 AFJROTC depends on each of you. Collectively, you will help build a tradition of great value in our local community, St. Martin and Vancleave High School. While the curriculum emphasizes citizenship, it is also designed to improve your abilities as a leader, manager, and supervisor. It will prepare you for leadership positions of increased responsibility and help you fulfill your assigned AFJROTC role. The course also stresses the importance of independent efforts and continual self-improvement. Avoid negative people and surround yourself with positive attitudes. This is probably the best advice you can use to be successful.
In addition to the classroom training, you will have the opportunity to participate in co- curricular activities such as the Drill Team, Model Rocket Team, Sabre Team, Color Guard, fund raising projects, military balls, field trips, and community volunteer projects. I encourage each of you to take part in as many activities as possible and share your experiences with your family and friends. An active/involved cadet is a HAPPY cadet : )
Our commitment to you is to provide you the highest quality support possible in the way of facilities, instructional materials, and personal attention. It is our utmost desire for each of you to realize your full potential and become a successful, responsible citizen.
JOHN THOMPSON, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) ANITA HARRIS, MSgt, USAF (Ret)
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Aerospace Science Instructor
OUR CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY FIRST
It is the willingness for you to do what is right even when no one is looking.
Integrity also covers several other moral traits such as:
Courage-To face difficulty or danger with firmness despite fear.
Responsibility-The ability to acknowledge your duties and actions. Be dependable.
Honesty-Your word is your bond; tell the truth and the whole truth.
Justice-To be fair in reward and punishment. No favoritism.
Openness-Ability to allow anyone to provide good or bad feedback about your actions.
Self-respect-To respect one-self and behave in ways that would bring credit upon yourself and AFJROTC. When people see how you behave….what do they think of AFJROTC now?
SERVICE BEFORE SELF
Your cadet duties take precedence over personal desires. Don’t be selfish.
Rules following…Responsible people understand rules have a reason for being.
Respect for others…We must always act in the certain knowledge that all persons possess a fundamental worth and value as people. Don’t talk bad about fellow cadets.
Discipline and self-control…To show confidence, optimism and exercise control in the following areas: Anger-Refrain from displays of anger that would bring discredit upon yourself or AFJROTC. Selfishness-Do not lose control of your needs or desires.
Faith in the system…Do not lose faith in your leaders or the system. Be a role model.
EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
Develop a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that will propel you and your corps into an upward spiral of improved accomplishment and performance.
Product/service excellence...Provide services and products to the best of your ability. Do it right the first time. Get your job done ahead of schedule…don’t be late.
Personal excellence…Aggressively achieve to be your best academically, mentally and physically.
Community excellence…Work together to successfully achieve a common goal. Factors that influence excellence are: Mutual respect-Respect an individual regardless of their race, ethnicity, economic status or gender. Benefit of the doubt-Don’t judge until you have the whole story. Any time you can help another cadet….DO IT !!!
Operations excellence…Total commitment to the corps team effort.
Cadet excellence…Become the best you can be. You can make this unit even better.
MISSION / OBJECTIVES OF THE AFJROTC PROGRAM
Our unit number is MS-20002. MS = Mississippi. 2000 = the year our unit was activated. 2 = the second unit activated. So MS-20002 is the second unit activated in Mississippi in the year 2000.
The Aerospace Science Courses introduce the historical, scientific and technical aspects of the aerospace environment. Leadership education provides experience to develop discipline, responsibility, communication skills and good citizenship. Leadership education also includes wearing the Air Force uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies, participation in drill and ceremonies, following instructions and leading others as a member of MS-20002.
MISSION
Developing citizens of character dedicated to
serving our nation and community
OBJECTIVES
A sense of patriotism. Gaining an understanding of your personal obligations to serve your nation and society.
A high degree of SELF-discipline. Control yourself.
A knowledge of, and an appreciation for, the traditions of the USAF.
Basic military skills (drill and ceremonies / customs and courtesies)
A sense of community pride through community service projects
Leadership qualities and experience. Learn to supervise others.
Habits of orderliness, precision and promptness.
Have fun while learning you can make a huge difference for yourself and more importantly, for others. Show others that you care.
MS-20002 CADET OATH
“I (STATE YOUR NAME)
DO SOLEMLY SWEAR
THAT I WILL DEVOTE MY EFFORTS
AT ALL TIMES
TO BRING CREDIT
TO THE CORPS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
I WILLNOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL
NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO.
I WILL ALWAYS CONDUCT MYSELF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS
OF HIGH MORAL CONDUCT
AND THE AIR FORCE VALUES OF
INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF,
AND EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO.
I WILL RESPECT, AT ALL TIMES,
OFFICIALS AND TEACHERS AT ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL,
AND THE LAWS OF OUR STATE
AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
I WILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE MYSELF
IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.
I WILL WORK TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY
TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOL
IN ORDER TO LEAVE IT
A BETTER PLACE
TO LEARN AND GROW
FOR THOSE WHO COME AFTER ME.”
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES (Cadet Operations)
Immediately after the first bell rings, cadets will enter the classroom quietly and stand beside the desk or table at the position of “PARADE REST.” The flight commander will stand in front of the class and monitor the cadets for proper entrance procedures. The Flight Sergeant will stand just outside the classroom door and check for dress code violations, gum chewing, etc..
When the tardy bell rings, cadets will go to the position of “ATTENTION.” When the Flight Sergeant closes the door, the Flight Commander will proceed to call roll. When a cadet’s name is called, the proper response is “HERE SIR / MAAM.” When the roll call is complete, the Flight Commander will report in to the instructor with attendance status and then command “SEATS.” Cadets will take their seats and remain quiet.
Cadets will sit in assigned seats, facing forward at all times, with BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. The Flight Commander and Flight Sergeant will be responsible for insuring military discipline is maintained. No food, drink or chewing gum will be allowed in the classroom unless authorized by an instructor. After the tardy bell rings, cadets will not be allowed to the restroom, UNLESS it’s an absolute emergency.
*If the superintendent, principal, teacher, an adult, or any visiting officer in uniform enters the classroom, the FIRST cadet to recognize the person will immediately call the class to attention.
When the dismissal bell rings, the Flight Commander will stand at attention and call the flight to attention. The Flight Commander will then ask the instructor for permission to dismiss the class. The Flight Commander will then command “MOTIVATION CHECK” and the flight will respond in unison “MS2-TRIPLE ZERO TWO HURRAH!” An original Flight motivation check would also be acceptable.
CADET CONDUCT
The goal of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of good character; therefore JROTC cadets are expected to operate with a minimum of supervision and display outstanding citizenship qualities. Creation of disturbances, display of an inappropriate attitude or inappropriate behavior, and failure to comply with uniform and appearance standards are considered serious breeches of discipline.
Cadets who are suspended from school (ISS/OSS) will meet a cadet evaluation board for appropriate discipline action and recommendation. If a cadet is in a leadership position and or a cadet officer, that cadet will be considered for removal from the leadership position and reduced in rank.
Cadets will use the terms “SIR/MAAM” when addressing an instructor or cadet officer of higher rank. This courtesy shall also be extended by cadets to all teachers in the High School.
When the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE is led by a cadet during morning announcements, all cadets will at all times stand at attention, face the flag and recite the pledge. Cadets in uniform will remain at the position of attention. If in civilian clothes, the cadet will place the right hand over the heart as the pledge is recited. Pledge procedures apply for cadets in all classes: not just the AFROTC classroom.
Harassment or Hazing of any cadet by anyone, regardless of rank, is strictly prohibited. Any type of physical or mental abuse and punishment is prohibited. Improper or abusive language, coercion of lower class cadets for personal gain is strictly forbidden. Directing someone of lower rank to perform humiliating acts is strictly forbidden. Flight Commanders are responsible for briefing their flights on this policy and the policy in the JCSD Student Handbook (Grades 10-12) once every semester and document this briefing in the flight commander binder.
MS – 20002
Air Force Junior ROTC
St Martin High School
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PLAN
JOHN C. THOMPSON, Lt Col, USAF (Retired)
ANITA HARRIS, MSgt, USAF (Retired)
CLASSROOM RULES (CADETS WILL)
1. Follow instructions first time given.
2. Stand QUIETLY behind your chair, at PARADE REST before the tardy bell rings. Be prepared for class with pen, pencil, and paper(etc.)
3. Treat everyone with dignity and respect (including yourself), have a positive attitude and be a team player, no profanity or teasing.
4. Remain in your seat unless told otherwise, use good judgment, be responsible for your actions, I will not lie, cheat or steal.
5. Raise your hand and wait to be called upon, keep feet, hands, and objects to yourself. No chewing gum, eating or drinking in class. NO CELLPHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK THE RULES
First time: VERBAL WARNING (or may be issued an AETC Form 341/Discrepancy Report).
Second Time: Written Letter of Counseling (LOC), maintained in cadet file folder or 341 Discrepancy Report.
Third Time: Written Letter of Counseling by ASI or SASI sent to parent/guardian for signature.
Fourth Time: Parent conference and discussion regarding possible removal of student from AFJROTC.
Fifth Time: Recommend to Principal for removal action or remain in AFJROTC and receive a failing grade.
Individual incident of severe disruption or being disrespectful: Send to Principal’s office.
GRADING CRITERIA
A cadet’s grade is an average of the accumulated scores earned for Workbook assignments, Quizzes, tests, uniform inspection, and Physical Training.
WORKBOOKS 20%
QUIZZES 20%
UNIFORM INSPECTION 20%
PHYSICAL TRAINING 20%
TERM TESTS 20%
CADET APPOINTMENTS AND ROTATION
The SASI selects the cadet corps commander, Deputy Corps Commander, and Operations Support Squadron Commander (Top 3). The Top 3 will then submit a special order recommending the remaining cadet staff positions to the SASI for approval. The final approval lies with the SASI after coordinating with the Top 3 and the ASI. Once Flight Commanders have been approved, they will then select cadets to fill flight-level jobs.
PROMOTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
The purpose of promotions is to have a visible system of reward and recognition for cadets showing potential for positions of increased responsibility based on past and current performance. A cadet’s appearance, behavior, academic ability, attitude, and willingness to follow rules and procedures will identify them as candidates for promotion. Cadets, both officer and enlisted are looked at each nine-week period for promotion consideration. Promotions are never automatic and must be earned.