TX-20092
CADET
HANDBOOK
2013-2014
KINGWOOD PARK
HIGH SCHOOL
Cadet Name Printed ______Class Period ____ Date Received ______
Parent Name Printed ______Parent Signature______
You can have anything you want - if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, have anything you desire, accomplish anything you set out to accomplish - if you will hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.
General Robert E Lee
AFJROTC TX-20092 Mission
The mission of TX-20092 is to prepare better, more productive citizens through the application of the USAF core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in all we do in the study of Leadership, Wellness, Aviation History, Science of Flight and Science of Space.
MISSION
“Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”
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The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core
values of integrity first, service
before self, and excellence in
all we do. The curriculum
emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.
This corps has been built to exceed goals. You will be important in all we do! “Built for Victory” is our mantra.
FIRST YEAR CADETS – Congratulations, you have just made the first step in planning your future. We’re glad to inform you that you have joined an award winning AFJROTC Detachment that has been in existence since 2009. In 2011 we received the Distinguished Unit and 2012 Outstanding Unit Award. Our unit has made a number of contributions to the community.
You’ve only just begun. Since you have chosen to become a part of this championship organization, you will be challenged to help this unit be the best it can be in accomplishing our unit’s missions for this year. As we strive to meet these goals, you will learn pride, teamwork, leadership, honor, responsibility, discipline, and a great deal about your capabilities.
What you are going to experience this year may be one of the toughest challenges you will face. You must be ready to conform to standards, and take orders. Being the best often means following directions, hard work, and sacrifice. But remember, you are not alone, there will be many cadets going through the same thing you are. Keep in mind that the officers and upperclassmen are here to assist you. When you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask them.
By following the guidelines in this handbook, you can help prepare yourself for a rewarding future in the TX-20092 Cadet Corps. This handbook was designed to give you a better understanding of what will be expected of you as a cadet. Please use it throughout the year. It will answer most of the questions you will have about the AFJROTC program at Kingwood Park HS.
Curriculum Guide
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is developed to enable students to achieve the following objectives:
· Broad-based knowledge of aerospace science
· An appreciation of the basic elements and requirements for national security
· Prepare you for college and teach you life skills
· Respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society
· Patriotism and an understanding of their personal obligation to contribute toward national security
· Habits of orderliness and precision
· A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, leadership, and encourage team building
· A knowledge of and appreciation for the tradition of the US Air Force
· Build an interest in a career in the military (we are NOT recruiters)
AFJROTC courses are open to all male and female students who:
· Are Citizens of the United States
· Have completed eighth grade
· Are of good moral character
· Willingness to become an active participant during out of school events/activities
Courses include classroom academics, leadership, teamwork, citizenship, management and drill. Cadets in AFJROTC incur no military commitment.
Cadet uniforms, insignia and awards are provided at no cost to the student unless uniform is destroyed and/or misplaced items.
EXPENSES
ALL CADETS
Dining In Tickets prices range from $25 to $100 per adult depending on seat location.
Awards Ceremony – $20 per non cadet
(note Adults can earn free attendance by chaperoning events)
TEAM MEMBERS ONLY
Marksmanship Fee - $50
Rocketry Fee - $25
Paintball Practice Fee - $15 minimum
NOTE: The following applies to replacement of lost or damaged issue items.
Textbooks $35
Workbooks $20
Uniform Items Varies
These fees are payable within the first six weeks of enrollment or immediately after a loss or damage.
Uniform cleaning fee is no longer required, due to lack of federal funding and non-payment of the cleaning fee. Uniform will be issued as turned in. All cost associated with cleaning and care of the uniform is the sole responsibility of the cadet and cadet’s parents. No uniform will be allowed to be returned with apparent damage or un- cleanliness. Students will be fined for unnecessary damage or un-cleanliness.
Activities fee helps offset costs involved with the activity. Some travel events require cadets to pay for their meals and in some cases housing.
OUT OF CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Program requirements include the annual formal military dining in/out, awards ceremony, annual parade and end-of-year honors. At the awards ceremony; cadets will receive medals, ribbons, trophies, plaques and other awards for their accomplishments during the year.
Students and parents must understand that the Awards Ceremony, Dining In/Out, Parade, and Change of Command require mandatory attendance. A grade will be given for attendance and uniform wear at these events. If your son/daughter cannot attend mandatory events, this will not only affect their grade and attendance in the program, but will also affect their promotions and position in the corp.
The Annual Lock-In is an overnight event. Attendance grade of 100 will be given to those that attend. Any parent desiring to opt their cadet out may do so by signing the Lock-In form and returning it with a note stating your cadet will not attend and the reason. In the case of the few that do opt out a grade will not be given. These after school activities are designed to be fun and are team building exercises.
Each cadet is required to be active and maintain the appropriate grooming standards. Those grooming standards are clearly stated in the uniform and insignia section to include a proper military haircut! In order to meet the active portion of program, every cadet will be expected and rated on his/her performance as a member of a team. A list of those teams with days and time will be provided your cadet on day one of class and to you at the parent meeting (See Departmental JROTC Website). You will also see a listing of those team/activities in this handbook under “Mandatory Activities” the list of teams is varied and so are the times and days required. The schedule of activities is designed to allow for maximum cadet participation.
Open Ranks is our weekly inspection. It is held on Tuesday at 0645. If a student fails to attend open ranks, he/she will be graded in class at a lower score. Open Ranks is our uniform inspection time, morale builder and information meeting. This event creates an environment of solidarity so that each cadet can gain strength from the other cadets so that they are more empowered and proud to wear the Air Force uniform. Open Ranks Compliance Standards will be briefed to every cadet and posted in the academic classroom. Uniform make-up will only be granted if requested prior to Tuesday’s Open Ranks! If a cadet must miss Open Ranks then the cadet must email, call (x6792) or inform the instructors directly prior to 0645 Tuesday morning of the reason for missing Open Ranks. Uniform makeup will only be held at 0600 Wednesday, and Thursday, 0630 Friday or 1450 hrs. on Wednesdays during the Mandatory Corps Meeting. Cadets will not be graded during classroom time nor will a cadet be graded that did not ask for a makeup prior to Tuesday’s Open Ranks occurring! All non graded cadets will receive zeros! Any student not coming to school in uniform or caught taking it off during school will receive a zero for the week.
Inspector General’s Special Interest Items. (SII) are individual items on the inspection sheet that the IG determines to need greater emphasis such as shined shoes. SII will be posted each Wednesday morning along with the required uniform for the upcoming Tuesday Open Ranks. During each Open Ranks the SII will be scored as double what is on the grading sheet (either double negative or positive) Pages 18 - 33 provides clear guidance on how to wear the uniform.
MILITARY CREDIT
Members completing the AFJROTC program may become eligible for one of the military scholarships or military academics. Cadets must meet the criteria established for these scholarships. Upon graduation, cadets may be considered for advanced rank and benefits if enlisting in the US Armed Forces. Each year the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor is authorized to direct the Air Force Recruiter to offer a job that an AFJROTC cadet qualifies for—even if it is not available through the Air Force Recruiter. This congressional bill is known as CHAPA. It will only be considered if the cadet has been outstanding in the corps of cadets during their senior year. This is offered only to AF enlistees.
FAILING IS NOT AN OPTION
Any cadet that is failing will be required to attend Thursday morning 0815, AFJROTC Kitty Hawk Honor Air Society Tutoring. Tutoring is open to any student needing assistance. If you are failing tutoring is mandatory if you desire to remain a cadet. Education is our primary goal and it should be the cadet’s goal. A failing cadet is limited and his/her value to JROTC is very restricted and therefore passing is the only option! As soon as a cadet is notified by their academic teachers of not meeting standards it is the cadet’s duty to inform the JROTC instructors, Corps Commander, and Kitty Hawk President. The Corps Commander will arrange in conjunction with the Kitty Hawk President a tutoring plan for each Thursday that a cadet is being helped. Any student may apply to be tutored. The instructors maintain a positive relationship with the entire faculty. Teacher will and do notify the JROTC instructors of any behavioral or academic issues, either by email, completing 341’s or in person. The instructors will take all those notifications seriously and so should you!
GRADING POLICY
The Air Force has established the following academic plan. Each cadet is provided a syllabus outlining the course requirements for the entire year. Cadets should always be prepared for class if they follow their syllabus!
Leadership Education 40%
Aerospace Education 40%
Wellness 20%
Leadership Education includes wearing the uniform, drill and Leadership Education Academics. Aerospace Education includes Academics and after school participation. Physical Fitness training and Wellness will be conducted weekly and is a graded activity.
The semester final will count as 20% of your grade. The following will negatively impact your grades.
· Tardy
· Chewing Gum
· Not prepared for class
· Piercings (other than one earring in each ear for female cadets)
· Not participating in mandatory activities
· Talking in class or otherwise disrupting the instructors
· No food/drinks
1. Academic grades will be attained through tests given by the Aerospace Science Instructors (SASI or ASI) on subject matter presented and/or assigned in class. Participations in your required team activity, out of school graded events will factor into your overall grade as well as grades for workbooks, book reports, oral reports and any other assignments given by the SASI or ASI.
2. Wellness grades will be based on wearing the provided Air Force PT Uniform, and motivation towards the group activity every Friday.
3. Leadership grades will be attained by displayed leadership ability, written tests on Leadership Education classes, drill and ceremonies, weekly uniform inspection, and demonstrated ability to drill the flight.
4. Uniform Grading Standards. Each cadet will be rated on his/her uniform wear each week. Ratings will correspond to a grade. Exceeds Standards is equal to 100. Meets Standards is a 90 (any of the following discrepancies results in a meets standard: missing or dirty items, shirt or pants not pressed), Meets Standards with Discrepancies is a 80 (Hair, makeup and jewelry out of compliance, missing items or dirty uniforms) A grade of zero will be given for Does Not Meet Standards (if students fails to wear the uniform or wrong uniform on the required day. If the student previously requested an alternate day; a grade of excellent (100) can still be earned.
5. NOTE: Talking, chewing gum in ranks, failure to wear the uniform headgear outdoors, break bearing, or failure to salute officers when outdoors will affect the uniform grade.
6. Cadets who are absent on the designated uniform day will make up the uniform wear on the first day they return to JROTC Class. If the uniform day is not made up on the first class day after the cadet returns to school, a rating of “Does not meet Standard” will be recorded. Air Force Regulations require that each cadet wear the uniform at least an average of one day per week. As a display of pride the uniform may be worn on any day that the cadet chooses.
7. On Uniform Lab Day (ULD), the uniform must be worn to school and must be worn for the entire school day (except for P.E., Auto Mechanics, Athletics, etc.). If a cadet changes out of the uniform prior to leaving campus at the end of the school day, they will receive a grade of “0” for the uniform inspection grade and it will be considered a missed wear day, except as indicated above. Any other exception must be approved in advance by the SASI/ASI.
UNIFORM WEAR IS AN AIR FORCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Failure to wear the uniform is not an option if you desire to remain in JROTC. The Open Ranks Compliance Standard states that a second missed uniform wear for the semester will result in evaluation for removal from JROTC. Parents must support your cadet so that the uniform is always available for wear on Tuesday. A note from your parents will not be considered an excuse. We are a leadership and responsibility program. You (the cadet not the parent) are required to inform us each week of any issue that might prevent your attending mandatory events prior to the event not after. One excuse is only good for one event so weekly excuses will be required if it is a weekly issue. If you are in school on Tuesday then you must be in uniform, no excuse will be accepted unless prior arrangements have been cleared through the instructors. Poor planning such as the uniform being in the dry cleaners is not a valid excuse. This is a voluntary course and must be respected by its members. Additionally, you will not receive a certificate of completion to present to a military recruiter if non-compliance to military standards is an issue.