LONESTAR
SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
GENERAL GUIDE
FOR CADETS, INSTRUCTORS,
AND PARENTS OF FALCON CHALLENGE & EAGLE HORIZON
All information in this guide is testable!
Effective 26 March, 2012
Welcome to the Lonestar Summer Leadership Academy. Our program prepares you for increased responsibilities within your corps, provides you the skills & tactics necessary for advanced leadership positions and or situations, and ultimately prepares you for life as an exceptional citizen of character. For many of you, this is not the first Leadership School you’ve attended; however, I guarantee that you have never attended a Leadership School that offers a variety of course activities that will help you grow into a better citizen and future leader. Our theme this year is ―Excellence in all WE do! This theme reflects the importance of team work, critical thinking & problem solving, and demanding excellence! As we like to say, “It’s all in the little details.” With that being said, we will all work together to both help you and your team reach success. You are warned that THIS year our staff will be meticulous and push you to achieve excellence you never thought possible!
The Lonestar Summer Leadership Academy will be extremely challenging. You will be tested physically, emotionally, and academically. We recommend four things to help you through your time with us:
· First, be supportive to the needs of your fellow cadets and help each other.
· Second, keep things in perspective and don’t lose your sense of reality or humor.
· Third, be respectful and supportive of your Cadet Training Officers (CTO), Aerospace Science Instructors (ASI) and Senior Aerospace Science Instructors (SASI)—they have a difficult task of ensuring each cadet graduates and succeeds as a vital member of their corps.
· Finally, while our Academy will be extremely demanding, keep in mind your instructor would not have chosen you for our program if they didn’t think you had the ability to excel—YOU CAN DO IT!
Take this guide and read it INSIDE and OUT. It provides you with basic information you should already know and use during the day-to-day operations within your unit. Similarly, it also provides critical information needed to graduate at the top of your group!
Good luck and don’t just do the best you can; do it BETTER! There is nothing ahead but success!
Col. John M. Lopardi
United States Air Force (Retired)
Lonestar SLA Commandant
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to AFJROTC SLA
Ø History
Ø Mission
Ø Motto
Ø Core Values
Ø Goals
Ø Objectives
Ø Cadet Behavior and Conduct
Ø Emergency Contact Information
CHAPTER 2: Custom and Courtesies
Ø Dress and Appearance
Ø Rendering Courtesies
CHAPTER 3: Physical Training
Ø Physical Training
Uniform/Clothing Equipment Requirements
Awards Listing
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR ROTC
History
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) can track its heritage to a program founded in 1911 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, by Army Lt Edgar R. Steevers. Lieutenant Steevers was assigned as an inspector-instructor of the organized military of Wyoming. During his assignment, he envisioned a noncompulsory cadet corps comprised of high school students. His program was aimed toward making better citizens. The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized a junior course for non-college military schools, high schools and other non-preparatory schools. The Army implemented JROTC in 1916. Public Law 88-647, commonly known as the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, directed the secretaries of each military service to establish and maintain JROTC units for their respective services. The first Air Force JROTC programs were opened in 1966. ―(The) purpose of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps [is] to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.‖ (10 USC Sec 2031) Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) is a continuing success story. From a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966, AFJROTC has grown to nearly 900 units throughout the world, with over 102,000 cadets. The AFJROTC program positively influences our country by helping one student at a time. Comprised solely of active duty Air Force retirees, the AFJROTC instructor force is helping to form tomorrow’s nation by educating proud and patriotic cadets—tomorrow’s leaders.
Mission
The mission of AFJROTC is to ―Develop Citizens of Character Dedicated to Serving Their Nation and Community.
Core Values
"Our Core Values [Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do] set the common standard for conduct across the Air Force. These values inspire the trust which provides the unbreakable bond that unifies the force. We must practice them ourselves and expect no less from those with whom we serve." General Michael E. Ryan
Goals
The goals of the program are to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in high school.
Objectives
The objectives of AFJROTC 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.
Cadet Behavior and Conduct
The following expected behavior of cadets at Leadership School is critically important to the success of each cadet training officer (CTO) and cadet trainee. While this document is not all inclusive, it sets the minimum standards for behavior and discipline at the Lonestar Summer Leadership Academy. Respect for instructors, cadet training officers (CTO), and cadet trainees: All instructors, CTOs, and cadet trainees deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
While this school is expected to be very challenging for cadets, hazing, the use of exercise for punishment, sexual harassment, profanity or any language that demeans or belittles cadets in any way, will not be tolerated. The commandant of the Leadership School is the final authority regarding any infractions committed at the camp and the removal or dismissal of any cadet from the camp.
Public display of affection: Cadets will not participate in any public display of affection. While a brief hug between cadets expressing joy that one or both have won a competition is acceptable, hugging, kissing, holding hands and other methods of displaying affection are not acceptable behaviors at Leadership School.
Sexual Harassment and/or Hazing: Sexual harassment of any type is prohibited. Any type of hazing or treatment that demeans an individual will not be tolerated. Such behavior degrades the team and the individual and is simply not accepted in any form.
Use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco: Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited at Lonestar Summer Leadership School. The Northside Independent School District does not tolerate the use of such products at district facilities or at district events, since use of these products by minors is also considered a crime. Appropriate authorities (Schreiner University Police) will be notified and the CTO or cadet trainee will be dismissed from SLA.
Electronic devices: Electronic devices are not permitted in the possession of cadet trainees at Summer Leadership School. Do not bring cell phones, radios, IPODs, or any other electronic devices with you to SLA. You will not have time for these items and they are easily broken, lost, or stolen. School instructors may allow cadets the opportunity to call home once their cadets have arrived safely at Schreiner University. Instructors will then be responsible to collect and secure cell phones. Other items of contraband include food and beverages other than water, any medications (accept an inhaler for asthma), drugs, alcohol, etc.
Your instructor should keep your parents advised of your progress at school. He/she should also insure your parents have his/her cell phone number in case of a pressing emergency, such as a death in the family. However, if your parents can not reach your instructor they may call the school at the emergency numbers listed below in the Emergency Contact Information section of this guide.
Lights out: Lights out is at 2200 every night. All cadet trainees will be in their rooms at 2200 each night with the lights out. Any violation of this policy will be cause for disciplinary action. Random room checks to insure cadets are where they are supposed to be are enforced.
Off limits: Instructor rooms, store rooms and administrative offices, buses and privately owned vehicles are off limits to all cadet trainees. It goes without saying that opposite sex dormitory rooms are also off limits. Any violation of this policy will bring disciplinary action and/or dismissal from camp.
Absences and tardiness: All cadet trainees must be present at all formations/events (PT, drill practice and drill tests, academic classes and tests, etc.). Flight Commanders and Deputy Flight Commanders will have a roll sheet listing all cadets and their room numbers in their flight. As time permits Flight Commanders will check to insure all cadets from his/her flight are present at all formations/events. If the Flight Commander finds a cadet is not present, he/she will notify the CQ immediately and the CQ will then notify the cadet’s SASI or ASI, and the school Commandant. Only medical issues will be reason for failure to miss a formation or event. Cadets who miss an entire formation/event may be allowed to continue SLA on a case by case basis, but will not be considered for honor, distinguished or other graduate awards.
Emergency Contact Information
1. Units participating in Lonestar Summer Leadership Academy must have a SASI or ASI accompany their cadets the entire time the unit is attending the Lonestar SLA. Each cadet should provide their ASI or SASI contact information (cell phone number) to the parents/guardians of each cadet attending SLA. Your school’s ASI or SASI (instructor) is your parents’ first point of contact!
2. The Lonestar Sumer Leadership Academy also has a 24 hour contact point at Schreiner University that can relay information to the Charge of Quarters (CQ), located in. Parents should use the following emergency phone numbers only if they are unable to contact their cadet’s instructor:
24 hours call the Schreiner University Security Post at (830) 739-1111. Tell the person who answers you have an emergency message for your cadet at the Lonestar Summer Leadership Academy at Schreiner University. They will notify the CQ who will send a runner to get your child.
CHAPTER 2
CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES
Dress and Personal Appearance
Service Uniform (males)
Fight Cap—wear the cap tilted slightly to your right, with the vertical crease in line with the center of the forehead, in a straight line with the nose. It will be approximately 1- inch from the eyebrows. Do not crush the crown, front, or back of the cap.
Short Sleeve Blue Shirt—must touch, or come within 1-inch of touching the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle. Do not press military creases in any shirt. Males wear a white V-neck undershirt with the blue shirts.
Ribbons—centered and flush above the left breast pocket.
Name Tag—centered and flush above the right breast pocket.
Trousers—dark blue, full cut, straight hanging and without a cuff. Trousers are trim fitted with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The front of the trouser leg must rest on the front of the shoe, with a slight break in the crease. The back of the trousers must be approximately 7/8 of an inch longer than the front.
Belt—dark blue, woven. The tip and buckle of the belt must have a chrome-like finish. When properly worn, the tip of the belt extends beyond the buckle, facing the wearer’s left. No blue fabric will show between the buckle and the belt tip. You must have a visible gig-line. This is the line that runs down the right front edge of your shirt, belt buckle, and fly. Note: Cadet Training Officers (CTO) are permitted to wear elastic belts.
Low quarters/oxfords—black, leather, issue type, with plain rounded toe only. They must be kept in good repair at all times and have a gloss shine. Note: CTO’s are permitted to wear Corfam shoes.
Socks—must be plain black, wear is mandatory.
Service Uniform (females)
Flight Cap—worn tilted towards the wearer’s right, with the vertical crease at the center of the forehead in a straight line with the nose, approximately 1-inch above the eyebrows.
Short Sleeve Blue Blouse—must touch, or come within an inch of touching the forearm when bent at a 90-degree angle. Do not press military creases into the blouse. Tuck-in-style blouses have a pointed collar with epaulets. These blouses must be tucked into the slacks or skirt.
Ribbons—center on left side between buttons and arm seam, the bottom of the ribbons is even with the bottom of the name tag.
Name tag—centered on right side even with or up to 1 ½ inches higher/lower than the first exposed button.
Slacks—straight hanging, with two front pockets, a center fly front opening, and belt loops. The front of the slack leg rests on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the crease. The back of the slacks will be approximately 7/8 of an inch longer than the front.
Belt—dark blue, elastic. Wear with skirts and slacks having belt loops. The belt must have a chrome-like finish. The tip of the belt must extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s right. No blue fabric may show between the buckle and the belt tip.
Socks/Hosiery—Wear of hose with the blue skirt is mandatory. You may wear hose or black socks when wearing slacks. Hose will be commercial sheer nylon. Colors may be neutral, dark brown, black, off black, or dark blue shade. Patterned hose will not be worn.
Shoes—low quarter (oxfords) black, leather, issue type, with plane rounded toe only. They must be kept in good repair at all times and have a gloss shine.