NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM

18 Sept – 19 Sept 2009

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

AFROTC DET 665

THE AIRCATS

/ DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS DETACHMENT 665
CINCINNATI, OH45221-0042

11 August 2009

MEMORANDUM FORINCOMING CADETS

FROM: AFROTC Detachment665 Commander

SUBJECT: New Student Orientation Program

  1. Welcome to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program at the University of Cincinnati! I'm Lt ColShaun House, the Detachment Commander and I am pleased that you are considering a career in the United States Air Force. On 18-19September we will be conducting a New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) in Swift Hall room 800. Please refer to the schedule included with this packet for specific times. The NSOP is open to both new cadets and their parents and will provide an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with AFROTC, your fellow cadets and your possible future as an Air Force officer.
  1. Here at Det 665, our officers and enlisted personnel ensure that you receive the best military training. While we oversee the administrative side of our mission to develop students into future Air Force Officers, the Detachment Wing is run by the cadets. During your first two years as a General Military Course (GMC) cadet, you will be trained by the Professional Officer Course (POC) cadets. These are cadets who have successfully completed their initial training and graduated from Field Training, a five week rigorous training and evaluation period that all cadets attend prior to entering the POC. As you progress through ROTC and move from a GMC cadet to a POC cadet, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and train your fellow cadets. Upon graduating from ROTC, you will be ready to enter the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant.
  1. Our mission to train each of you starts from day one, and I urge you to make every effort to attend NSOP. It is something that both you and your parents will benefit greatly from. NSOP will provide you a chance to learn what it means to be a cadet in ROTC, and to build a bond with your fellow cadets.
  1. Congratulations on taking the first step toward an Air Force commission and a great way of life. I look forward to your arrival! If you have any questions regarding NSOP, please contact the Detachment at 513-556-2237.

SHAUN D. HOUSE, LtCol, USAF

Commander

/ DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS DETACHMENT 665
CINCINNATI, OH45221-0042

11 August 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR INCOMING CADETS

FROM: AFROTC Detachment665 Cadet Wing Commander

SUBJECT: New Student Orientation Program

  1. Welcome to the University of Cincinnati and Air Force ROTC! As cadets and future officers in the United States Air Force, you are about to embark on what will hopefully be one of the best times of your life. As a fellow student and soon-to-be graduate from The University of Cincinnati, I know what college life is like and how important it is to start off on the right foot. That is our hope during our New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), to get each and every one of you started on the right foot. Whether you are an incoming freshman, or someone who has completed a few years of college, everyone can gain something through NSOP.
  1. This year's NSOP has been designed with all of you in mind. It is our goal to get you up to speed as quickly as possible and to provide you with information that will help you to succeed in ROTC. At NSOP, you will learn many of the basics such as how to wear a uniform and the Air Force customs and courtesies. In addition, you will be introduced to the other functions of ROTC such as our Color Guard and Civil Air Patrol (CAP), which offers cadets opportunities to fly with trained pilots, free of charge. You will also meet and get to know your fellow cadets, and have some fun.
  1. I urge you to read through this packet thoroughly. All of the information that you need is contained in this packet. The rest of this packet needs to be filled out and brought to NSOP. If you have any questions regarding the packet, NSOP, or any other general concerns, please feel free to contact the Detachment at 513-556-2237.
  1. I am looking forward to another great year and I am both exited and honored to be your Cadet Commander for the coming fall term. Enjoy the rest of your summer break and I look forward to seeing you September 18 and 19at NSOP.

Zachery E. Eaton, C/Colonel, AFROTC

Cadet Wing Commander

/ DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS DETACHMENT 665
CINCINNATI, OH45221-0042

1 August 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR INCOMING CADETS

FROM: AFROTC Detachment 665

SUBJECT: Required Paperwork for Enrollment in AFROTC

  1. Welcome to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program at the University of Cincinnati. I am Staff Sergeant Tony Miller, the NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge) of AFROTC Detachment 665. I look forward to meeting you and starting the process that will hopefully lead to an Air Force career. In order to get you started, I will need the following forms listed below:
  1. Birth Certificate with raised seal(Original only)
  2. Proof of Citizenship if naturalized (Copy, if applicable)
  3. Social Security Card (Original only)
  4. Males: Selective Service Card (Copy)
  5. Transcripts from all High Schools attended (with SAT/ACT scores) and High School Diploma (Copies)
  6. JROTC certificate(Copy, if applicable)
  7. Civil Air Patrol award certificates (Copy, if applicable)
  8. Sports physical
  9. Health Screening Questionnaire
  1. This information MUST BE BROUGHT WITH YOU TO NSOP. If you have any questions please call the Detachment at (513) 566-2237. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to your arrival this fall.

ANTONIO F. MILLER, SSgt, USAF

NCOIC

AFROTC Physical Health ScreeningQuestionnaire

To The Cadet: It is mandatory to complete this screening prior to participating in the Cadet Physical Training (PT) Program. Return this completed questionnaire at NSOP, and advise the staff if you responded, “yes” to any of the questions below.

1. Has there been any significant change to your health in the past 6 months? YES - NO

2. Are you currently on a medical profile exempting you from PT activities? YES - NO

3. Has a physician ever indicated you have heart disease or heart trouble? YES - NO

  1. Do you suffer from pains in your chest, especially with physical activity?YES - NO
  1. Do you feel faint or have dizzy spells during or after physical activity?YES - NO

4. Have you experienced a significant weight change in the past 6 months? YES - NO

a. If “Yes”, indicate the estimated amount gained or lost: ___ lbs.

5. Have you ever been diagnosed or displayed symptoms of heat stress? YES - NO

6. Females only: Are you pregnant or do you think you may be pregnant?YES - NO

7. Do you take any dietary, herbal or nutritional supplements, which contain any

of the following substances: Ephedra/Ephedrine, Guarana, Phenylephrine,

Pseudoephedrine? YES - NO

a. If “Yes”, please list:

______

______

______

(Printed Name of Candidate) (Signature of Candidate)(Date)

(IF APPLICABLE) I will be under 18 years of age on 14 September 2008. My parents give parental consent for medical treatment (if needed). The proof of consent is indicated below:

____________

(Participant’s Signature) (Date) (Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name and Signature)

The Privacy Act of 1974; F036 AETCI AUTHORITY 10 U.S.C 33; 10 U.S.C 103; AFI 36-2001; AFI 45-3 and E.O. 9397 (SSN) grants the authority of this form to be used for screening a candidate for participation as an AFROTC cadet in the AFROTC Physical Training (PT) Program. This form is for internal use only. Disclosure is voluntary; failure to disclose will result in a requirement for a new physical, inability to participate in PT activities, and or disenrollment from the AFROTC program.

New Student Orientation ProgramSchedule*

18 – 19 September 2009

Friday

Friday, 18 September 2009
Time / Cadets / Parents / Location / PIC
1030 / Arrive at Swift 800 / Swift 800
1100 / Cadre Introductions / Lt Col House
1130 / WG/CC Briefing / C/Eaton
1200 / Scholarship Briefing / Maj Izumi
1220 / Lunch (Provided) & FLT/CC Time / Lunch (Provided), Briefing by Lt Col House, Q & A with POC / Parents - Swift 800, Alpha - Swift 808, Bravo - Swift 809, Charlie - Swift 816 / C/Barney C/Tolbert C/LeSaint TSgt Miller C/Breen
1300 / Flight Rotation: Paperwork, Uniforms, Height & Weight, Haircuts, Picture
1330
1400
1430
1500 / Campus Tour
1600 / PT Briefing/Sign Form 16 / Swift 800 / C/Lamb C/Foti
1630 / Sexual Harrassment and Assault Briefing / Lt Col House
1645 / Discrimination Briefing
1715 / Drugs, Alcohol and Civil Involvement Briefing
1745 / Preview of the Year / C/Pukay-Martin
1815 / Dismissal
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Time / Cadets / Parents / Location / PIC
745 / Arrive at Gettler Stadium / Optional Day but Parents are encouraged to attend the cookout / Gettler Stadium / C/ Lamb C/Foti
800 / PT Session/Ultimate Frisbee
900 / Shower (Dorms or Det) / Dorms/Det
950 / Breakfast (Provided) / Swift 800
1000 / Color Guard Briefing / C/Lanzo C/Nichols
1030 / CAP Briefing / C/DiMuzio,M
1050 / Academic Breifing / C/Murphy, W
1100 / AAS Briefing / C/Garrett
1110 / GLP / C/Barney C/Tolbert C/LeSaint
1150 / Lunch (on your own w/ FLT) / Clifton
1220 / Uniform, Grooming and Customs and Courtesies Briefing / Swift 800 / C/Coscarelli C/Sletten
1250 / AFOQT, TBAS, and Language Briefing / Maj Izumi
1300 / Intro to Drill / Drill Area / C/Barney C/Tolbert C/LeSaint
1350 / Cookout/Games / Burnett Woods

* This schedule is subject to change due to conflicts or inclement weather.

Important Information

1. Reporting. All NSOP participants should report toSwift Hall 800(see attached map) between 1030 and 1045 on Friday, 18 September 2009. If you are a Cross-town (Xavier, NKU, etc) cadet and will be in class on Friday, an excuse letter from the Detachment Commander will be provided. Please circle “Yes” on the NSOP Reservation Form stating that you will need a letter releasing you from class.

2. Physical Fitness. During NSOP you will be required to participate in light physical activities. We will be playing Ultimate Frisbee, andI urge all of you to get in shape before NSOP and the upcoming school year. The upcoming quarter will be easier if you arrive at NSOP in good physical condition. Our physical requirements are ongoing and ever increasing. You will be tested every quarter throughout your AFROTC experience.

3. Physical Preparation. To make the transition into ROTC, you need to begin preparing yourself by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Below is a basic 3-week Physical Conditioning Plan that is designed to prime you for our morning Physical Training (PT) sessions.

These exercises can be done throughout the day. As a tip, instead of doing nothing during a TV commercial, do a set of push-ups or crunches. Broken up, these sets of exercises can be manageable. If this workout routine is too aggressive, take out a few sets or do fewer reps per set. If it is not enough, add more sets or more repetitions to each set. The key is to always push yourself to do better.

4. Weight Standards. To the rightare the weight standards for males and females. Just like the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which is administered every quarter, you must meet the Air Force weight standards. If you are currently not within the regulations, we will work with you to ensure you receive every opportunity to make it within regulations.

The table gives you an idea of the weight chart against which you will be measured. Height is measured from the floor to a plane perpendicular to the top of your head with your head and back against a wall. This height measurement (to quarter inch increment) is then plotted to the male or female weight table. You maximum allowable weight (MAW) is the upper limit.

A cadet above MAW cannot activate his/her scholarship until they are below that upper limit. Cadets are weighed at the start of each term; those within 10 pounds of MAW are monitored closely with monthly weigh-ins. Overweight cadets (above MAW) require extra counseling and monitoring to ensure standards are met.

* For every inch < 58 inches, subtract 2 pounds; for every inch > 80 inches, add 6 pounds.

5. Grooming Standards. In addition to physical fitness and weight standards, you will be required to be within Air Force grooming standards for NSOP. We will be providing haircuts, free of charge, for allmales who are not within grooming standards however you are strongly encouraged to get you hair cut before NSOP. For men, hair must not be touching the ears or over the eyebrows. It must be tapered in the back and must not exceed 1.25 inches in bulk. For women, if hair is long, you may put it up in a French braid or bun, but hair cannot extend over eyebrows, touch the lower edge of the collar, and must not exceed 3 inches in bulk (when worn up). You are expected to adhere to these standards upon arrival. Males please with no earrings; females may wear one in each ear on the ear lobe. See the following instruction for Air Force grooming standards:

6. Meals. You should bring $25.00 with you to NSOP to cover your costsfor dinner on Friday and Lunch on Saturday. We will be serving Lunch on Friday as well as serving both Breakfast and hosting a Cookout on Saturday. Please refer to the schedule included with this packet for more details. If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate this information on your NSOP RSVP form.

7. Drugs and Alcohol. Both are prohibited while at NSOP, regardless of age. The Air Force has no tolerance for illegal drug use, and alcohol is prohibited until you are 21 years of age

8. Identification. You will need to bring some sort of picture identification with you to NSOP. A driver's license or high school ID card will suffice. If you do not have a picture ID, you must bring your birth certificate and your social security card with you.

9. What to Wear. For Friday and Saturday we prefer you wear khakis or nice jeans (with no holes) and a Polo shirt (with no holes). Saturday morning we will be working out so bring a set of workout cloths as well. They should also be professional in appearance (e.g. no cut-off or sleeveless shirts and no tight fitting clothing)—a pair of running shorts and aplain t-shirt will suffice. In addition to these items, you will need to wear/bring on Saturday:

- (2) Pair plain white athletic socks, ankle to mid-calf length

- Athletic shoes (suitable for running)

- Toiletry items (including 1 towel and shower/shaving materials)

10. What to Bring. You need to bring with you on both days of NSOP:

- (2) Blue or Black pens

- (1) Pencil

- (1) Highlighter

- (1) Folder

- (1) 8.5” x 11” Notebook

- This packet!

11. Emergencies. If there is an emergency, and you must be contacted at NSOPyou can be contacted through our Detachment at 513-556-2237.

Directions to the University of Cincinnati Campus and Parking

From the north or south via I-75

- From I-75, take the Hopple Street exit (exit 3). (If you are traveling north, Hopple Street exits from the left lane)
- Turn left off the exit on to Hopple Street.
- As you cross the first intersection (Central Parkway), Hopple Street becomes Martin Luther King Drive.
- Follow Martin Luther King Drive up the hill to Clifton Avenue

From the west via I-74

- Take I-74 east to I-75 south.
- Take the Hopple Street exit (Exit 3).
- Turn left off the exit on to Hopple Street.
- As you cross the first intersection (Central Parkway), Hopple Street becomes Martin Luther King Drive.
- Follow Martin Luther King Drive up the hill to Clifton Avenue.

From the north via I-71

- From I-71 south, take the Taft Road exit (exit 3).
- The exit places you on Taft Road, a one-way street heading west.
- Taft Road becomes Calhoun Street as you near campus.

From the south via I-71

- Take I-71 north until it merges with I-75 just south of Florence, Ky.
-Stay on I-75 after you cross the Ohio River.
- From the left lane on I-75, take the Hopple Street exit (Exit 3).
- Turn left off the exit on to Hopple Street.
- As you cross the first intersection (Central Parkway), Hopple Street becomes

From the east via US 50

- From US 50 west, turn right on Taft Road.
- Taft is a one-way street heading west.
- Taft becomes Calhoun Street as you near campus.

Parking

We will be holding NSOP in Swift Hall which is part of the College of Physics. NSOP visitors can park in designated areas on the road or in any of the garages on UC’s campus, The parking garage on Dennis street (marked on map) is closest to the Detachment. Parking is on your own and you should plan on bringing $10 per day.