ALL BDI KNOWLEDGE

Authority

The Air Force Drill and Ceremonies manual is DAFPAM 34-1203 and the AFJROTC Learn 2 Lead

Cadet Drill Guide.

Position of attention

• heels should be together in a line

• place the heels as near each other as the conformation of the body permits

• ensure the feet are pointed outwards equally, forming a 45-degree angle between the feet

• Keep the legs straight without locking the knees

• The body is straight with hips level, chest lifted, back arched, and shoulders square and even

• Arms hang straight down alongside the body without stiffness

• the wrists are straight with the forearms 

• Place thumbs, which are resting along the first joint of the forefinger, along the seams of the trousers or side of the skirt 

• Hands are cupped but not clenched, with palms facing the leg 

• The head is kept erect, with the chin drawn in slightly so the axis of the head and neck in vertical 

• eyes look straight ahead, with the line of sight parallel to the ground

• The weight of the body rests equally on the heels and balls of both feet and silence and immobility are required  

4 positions of rest

• Fall out

• Parade rest

• At ease 

• Rest

Alignment and spacing

• Dress: Alignment of cadets placed side by side at normal interval

• Cover: Individual alignment of each cadet directly behind the person in front of them (so that head can be seen from the front)

• Interval: Space between cadetss placed side by side, where the normal interval is an arm’s length (side to side distance)

• Distance: Space from a cadet’s chest to the person' in from of them, approx 40 inches, or an arm and a fist (front to back)

Types of Commands : Drill Command

any verbal order. Typically conssits of a preparatory command and command of execution

Types of Commands : Preparatory Command

explains what the movement will be
Ex: Right, FACE

Types of Commands : Command of execution

follows the preparatory command and explains when the movement will be carried out

Ex. Right, FACE

Types of Commands : Combined Command

the preparatory command and the command of execution are given together. These commands are given at a uniformly high pitch and a louder volume than that of a normal command of execution

Ex: Fall In or At Ease

Types of Commands : Supplementary Command

given when one unit of the formation must execute a movement different from the other units or must execute the same movement at a different time

Types of Commands : Informational Command

has no preparatory command or command of execution, and is not supplementary. Typically used to direct others to give commands 

Ex: PREPARE FOR INSPECTION or COLUMN OF FILES FROM THE RIGHT  

Voice characteristics

Snap - the quality of a command that demands immediate response

Loudness - the volumen used when giving a command

Inflection - the change in pitch and tone of one’s voice

Projection - the ability of one’s voice to reach a desired distance without strain

Distinctiveness

ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

● Communicator - originator of message

● Message - made up of the thoughts and ideas of the communicator

● Receiver - person or audience that the message is intended for

● Channel - route the message takes from communicator to receiver

● Feedback - response or ideas that are passed from receiver to communicator

What authorized the first JROTC units

The National Defense Act of 1916

The national security act of 1947

established the United States Air Force as a separate and co-equal branch of the United States Armed Forces

What established the AFJROTC program

Public Law 88-647

What congress established the AFJROTC program

88th Congress

When was the AFJROTC program established?

October 13, 1964

In the beginning in 1966, how many units were there?

20 units

How many units are there right now?

Over 890 units worldwide

When did the first class of SRHS cadets begin

Spetember 2, 1993

When is the Air Force birthday?

September 18, 1947

What are the 3 manuals AFJROTC compiles with?

AFJROTC Instruction 36-2010, DAFPAM 34-1203 Drill and ceremonies, AFJROTC Operational supplement

What does AFJROTC offer?

Positive role models, a place to belong, excel, and be rewarded

What are the program benefits for cadets?

• Participation in parades and state/local ceremonies

• Leadership and training experience

• Membership and pride of being a cadet in a worthwhile organization

• Cadet social events,

• Color Guard/Drill Team Membership,

• Counseling on vocational and educational opportunities

• Assistance and information in application for service academies and ROTC scholarships

What are the program benefits for those pursuing military careers?

Academy Nomination, Scholarships, CHAPA, and advanced enlistment

What rank will a cadet have for advanced enlistment if the complete one year of AFJROTC?

E-2 in the Army

What rank will a cadet have for advanced enlistment if the complete 2 year of AFJROTC?

E-2 in the Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps

What rank will a cadet have for advanced enlistment if the complete 3 year of AFJROTC?

E-3 in the Air Force, Army, or Navy

First secretary of the Air Force

The Honorable William Symington III

First Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General Carl Spaatz

First Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sergeant Paul Airey

First Pilot of the Air Force

Brigadier General Charles Yeager

First Female to join the Air Force

Major General Jennie Leavitt

Nail Polish (female)

• Nail polish must be a single, conservative color that does not detract from the uniform, such as nude colors or plain white.

• However, the nail polish cannot be extreme in color. Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red, and fluorescent colors

• Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized

Nail polish (male)

Male cadets are not authorized to wear nail polish

Fingernails (Male and Female)

• Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well-groomed.

• Fingernails must not interfere with the performance of assigned duties

• Fingernails must not hinder proper fit of prescribed safety equipment or uniform items

Eyeglasses/Sunglasses: Proper wear 

• Neither eyeglasses nor sunglasses can be worn around the neck while in uniform.

Eyeglasses/Sunglasses: Frames 

• If glasses or sunglasses are worn, they must not have any ornaments on the frames or lenses

• When outdoors and in uniform, sunglasses and eyeglasses must have lenses and frames that are conservative; faddish or mirrored lenses are prohibited. Frames may be black or brown materials or gold or silver wire

Eyeglasses/ Sunglasses: Lens style

• Logos must be small and conservative (black, brown, matte, silver/gold)

• Eyeglass lenses that are conservative, clear, slightly tinted, or have photosensitive lenses may be worn in uniform indoors or in military formation

Eyeglasses/ Sunglasses: In formation

• Sunglasses may not be worn in military formation unless for medical reasons (e.g PRK/Lasik surgery

• or when authorized by a SASI or commandant on the advice of a medical official

Jewlery General

• Jewelry. While in uniform will be plain and conservative

• moderate, being within resonable limits; not excessive or extreme

Rings

• Cadets may wear a total of no more than three rings. Rings will be worn at the base of the finger, and may be worn on the thumb. 

Necklaces

• Will not be visible at any time. If worn, it will be concealed under a collar or a undershirt 

Bracelets

• Ankle bracelets are not authorized.

• Cadets may wear one bracelet around their wrist.

• If worn the bracelet will be conservative in design, no wider than ½ inch, gold or silver in color, and will not have any inappropriate pictures or writing

• Medical alert/identification bracelets are authorized. If worn, medical alernt/identification bracelets will be conservative and moderate.

• Bracelets will not be excessive or extreme, whiich is defined as plain, not drawing inappropriate attention

• Gemstones/tennis bracelets may only be worn with the mess dress uniform. 

• Bracelets espousing support for cause, philosophy, individual or group are not authorized (Exception: Traditional metal POW/MIA/KIA bracelelts, which come in colors beside silver, bronze, or gold, remain authorized)

• No rubber or fabric type bracelets are allowed 

Earrings (male)

• Male cadets are not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform

• When not wearing earrings, male cadets are authorized to wear transparent piercing spacers in lower earlobes while in uniform.

• Transparent spacers are not allowed in ear holes outside of the lower earlobes or any other piercing holes visible in unifrom (nose, lip, eyebrow etc).

• Piercing holes will not be large enough to permit light to shine through

Earring (female)

• female cadets may wear small (max. six mm in diameter) conservative round or square shape white diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver earrings as a set while in uniform

• If a cadet has multiple holes, only one set of earrings are authorized to be worn in uniform and will be worn in the lower earlobes

• Earrings will match and fit tightly without extending below the earlobe unless the piece extending is the connecting band on clip earrings

• When not wearing earrings, female cadets are authorized to wear transparent piercing spacers in lower earlobes while in uniform.

• Transparent spacers are not allowed in ear holes outside of the lower earlobes or any other piercing holes visible in uniform 

• Piercing holes will not be large enough to permit light to shine through 

Hair (male)

• hair will present a tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without headgear.

• A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the member’s hair so that is conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point without eccentric directional flow, twists or spiking 

• A block-cut is permitted with tapered appearance

• Hair will not exceed 2 ½ inches in bulk regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural termination point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the next to touch the collar

• Hair will not protrude under the front band of headgear. 

Authorized/Prohibited male haircuts 

Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight or flattop cuts are authorized 
Prohibited examples (not all-inclusive) are Mohawk, mullet, dreadlocks, or etched shapes and/or design

Male Hair : parts and sideburns

• Cadets may have one (cut, clipped, or shaved) front to back, straight-line part, not slanted or curved, on either side of their head above the temple.

• Part will not exceed 4 inches in length or ¼ inch in width.

• If worn, sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), and will not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening ending, ending in a clean-shaven horizontal line

Mustaches

• Male cadets may have mustaches; however they will be conservative and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth

Beards 

• Beards are not authroized uless for medical reasons, when authorized by a medical official, or as authorized pursuant to a request for a religious accommodation.

• When authorized for medical reasons, cadets will keep all facial hair trimmed not to exceed ¼ inch in length.

• When authorized for religious reasons, cadets may shave or trim their facial hair to present a neat, clean, professional image 

Hair Color Female

• All cadets are authorized to wear their hair in any natural color, regardless of their own natural-born hair color.

• Prohibited examples (not all inclusive) are purple, orange, and fluorescent or neon colors. All colors in question will be approved/disapproved by SASI/ASI

Bangs (female)

Bangs or side-swept hair may touch eyebrows but must not touch or cover the eyes. The hair can also

Style (female)

• Hair can be in a bun (if hair length permits)

• It should be styled to permit proper wear of flight cap. 

• The hair can also be in one or two braids or a single ponytail, with the bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length

• Multiple locks, twists, braids, or cornrows may come together down the back in one or two braids or a single ponytail

Grooming AIds (female)

• Hair must not contain excessive grooming aids. If pins, combs, barrettes, hair ties, or other hair accessories are worn, they must be plain, similar to the color of the cadet’s complexion, and up to 2 inches in width

Length (female)

• Buns should not be longer than the bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck when at the position of attention. 

• Cannot be extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the underarm through the shoulder blades.

Flight Cap 

• The flight cap will be worn slightly to the right with the vertical crease of the cap at the center of the forehead in a straight line with the nose 

• The cap should be worn 1 to 1 ½ inches above the eyebrows

• approximately 2 fingers wide 

• Female: Bangs or side-swiped hair may be visible beneath the front of the flight cap but cannot touch the eyebrows

• Each cadet’s name should be inside their flight cap written on tape

• Cadet officers will also wear the rank insignia; enlisted cadets will not wear their rank insignia 

• Officer rank insignia should be centered top to bottom and 1 ½ inches from front of cap

• Male: Hair will not protrude under the front of the flight cap. 

Light blue short sleeve shirt

• Shirt must be tucked in when worn

• A plain white V-neck t-shirt (or a tank top) without pockets will be worn underneath and tucked in.

• The shirt must be clean, pressed, and have only one crease on each sleeve

• Millitary (navy) creases in the front and back of the shirt are not allowed.

• Shirt garters are recommended

• Male shirts have two breast pockets on which the name tag and ribbons will be centered

Trousers

• Slacks will be blue and fit naturally over the hips with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat.

• The bottom front of the slack legs will rest on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the crease.

• The back of the slack legs will be approximately ⅞-inch longer than the front. .

• Proper length of the trousers can only be determined when at the position of attention. Trousers must be clean, pressed

• It may only have one crease in the front and one crease in the back of each pant leg.

Socks

• Solid black socks must be worn; no skin should be showing when wearing the trousers. If wearing a skirt, females must wear hose with uniform shoes. Hose with pumps is optional

Shoes

• All shoes will be highly shined with the edges and welts blackened. Do not use any other substance to shine shoes other than proper shoe polish

• The wear of pre-shined military shoes is allowed for cadet Senior Staff and for drill teams drill

Beret

• berets are authorized for wear on one designated uniform day for drill team upperclassmen members.

• All cadet may wear the miniature hap arnold insignia or their drill teams designated insignia

• Cadet officers may wear their rank insignia on the beret. The insignia worn is at the discretion of each drill team commander

Tie (male)

• No other blue necktie other than the one issued may be worn

• The tip of the tie must cover a portion of the belt buckle but cannot extend below the bottom of the belt buckle, the tie will not be tucked in

• If an Air Force tie tack is worn, it will be centered between the bottom edge of the know and the bottom of the tie 

• Neckties are only worn at specific events

• Only the following tie knots are permitted: windsor, Half-Windsor, Four-in-hand

Tie Tab (female)

• The blue neck tab will be worn around the neck, underneath the collar, with the middle centered with the gig line

• Neck tabs are only worn for specific events specified by the SASI and ASI

Service uniform dress

• Uniform consists of the dark blue service coat, trousers, light blue shirt, and necktie.

• The sleeve length of the coat should extend ¼ to ½ inch below the wrist, the arms hanging naturally at the sides 

• The bottom of the coat should be fingertip length when the arms are hanging naturally and the hands slightly cupped.

• The center of the back of the coat will extend 3 ½ to 4 inches below the natural waistline 

• The service coat may never be worn unbuttoned

• The coat may be removed while in the classroom and hung over the back of the chair

Shoulder Cord

• All shoulder cords will be worn on the left shoulder.

• On the blue shirt, button loop shoulder cords will be worn under the epaulet and looped around the button

• Pin cords will be worn under the epaulet and grounded to the shirt seam

• On the service coat, pin cords will be grounded to the coat seam 

Medals

• Medals will be centered on the left pocket of the service coat. Medals will be worn in the military order of precedence 

Windbreaker

• The windbreaker must be worn zipped at least half way up

• This jacket may not be worn with civilian clothing 

• The jacket may be worn with or without the liner.

• The liner cannot be worn without the jacket

• The windbreaker will not be worn with the sleeves pushed up past the elbow

Ranks, Badges, Insignia

• All name tags, badges, insignias, and shoulder ranks will be worn with a plastic or plain cardboard backing to prevent the item from sagging

• All badges and insignia should be shined and will be worn in the designated locations

• Badges will be worn ½ inches apart

• Cadet enlisted wear their rank on their shirt collar and service coat collar.

• Badges earned by cadets enrolled in a sister service JROTC program may be exchanged for an AFJROTC equivalent as determined by the SASI and ASI.

• The name tag will be flush with and centered on the pocket of the blue shirt

Ribbons

• All ribbons must be worn and in proper order, with the lowest ribbon worn at the lower left position and the highest ribbon at the top right from the uniform wearer’s perspective 

• Ribbons will be worn with a plastic or plain cardboard backing to prevent sagging 

• If a ribbon is awarded more than once, oak leaf clusters will be used to signify each additional award

• No awards will be rewarded after a sixth qualification 

• Oak leaf clusters will be placed centered on the ribbon and leaf pointing to the top right corner 

• If cadets earn sister service ribbons, the ribbons ma be exchanged for an AFJROTC equivalent as determined by the ASIs. 

• The lowest ribbon rack will be above the pocket of the blue shirt without a gap

Skirts, Pumps, and Hosiery (Females)

• The skirt hangs naturally over the hips with a slight flare 

• The skirt will be no shorter than the top of the kneecap and no longer than the bottom of the kneecap when standing at attention 

• Black pumps may only be worn with the skirt and can be worn instead of uniform shoes but can not exceed 2 ½ inches tall, measured from the inside sole 

• The tip of the heel must exceed ½ inch in diameter or lerger than the body of the boot

• Pointed or squared toes and extreme heel shapes are not authorized

• They will be plain, clean, and servicable, without ornamentation such as buckles, bows, or straps

• Hosiery must be sheer in a neutral dark brown, black, off black, or dark blue shade that complements the uniform and your skin tone. 

• Hosiery cannot be patterned 

What are the enrollment qualifications?

- Enrolled in or attending a regular course of instruction at a high school

- Physically fit and willing to participate in the physical education program

- Selected by SASI and ASI withe approval from school pricipal or rep

- In conformance with the personal grooming standards as set in the cadet handbook

- Willing to do Mandatiory of 10 hrs of community service per semester

What are the Reserve Cadet qualifications

- Completed the entire AFJROTC academic program and graduated

- In a 4x4 schedule and completed an AFJROTC course for one term, but not participation in the current term

- In a traditional schedule where a student participated in AFJROTC for atleast one year, but is not participating in the current year

What are the course expectations?

- Follow directions carefully

- Solve problems thoroughly and thoughtfully

- Work cooperatively and responsibly

- Respect themselves and others

What are the behavioral expectations?

- All students will sign and adhere to the AFJROTC code

- No gum, food, or drinks except water are allowed in class

- No hats may be worn in class

- Cadets are expected to be model citizens in the classroom, on school campus, and in the community

- Talking without permission will not be permitted

- Writting on single student desks, textbooks. or tampering with equipment will result in suspension from class, parent contact, and restitution of damage

- Cheaing on tests or assignments will be rewarded with a zero on the test and parent contact will be made. This can also result in a demotion in rank, placement on probation, or removal from AFJROTC

- Any breach of the HONOR CODE can lead to cadet probation

- Personal items left int he AFJROTC rooms will be removed daily. AFJROTC is not responsible for lost items left in the classroom

What are the hazing and physical abuse discipline prohibitions?

- Any inappropriate physical contact such as shoving, pulling, or grabbing is prohibited

- Any form of verbal abuse such as teasing or humiliating a cadet is prohibited

- This prohibition applies to all AFJROTC units activites and all instructors and cadets

- Unauthorized clubs will not be facilitated or condoned as part of the AFJROTC program

What are the disenrollment rules?

- Consistent unexcused absenses

- Consistent disruptive behavior

- The use or threat of violence or harm towards other students

- Criminal offenses on and off campus (theft, DUI, drug & alcohol offenses)

- Faliure to complete required paperwork and permission slips to participate

- Faliure to participate in regular and require classroom, drilling, and physical fitness requrements

Who is the final authority on the removal of a cadet from the CA-935th Corps?

SASI

What is the minimum GPA for field trips, promotions, teams

2.0 GPA

What is the minimum GPA for General Staff Officers and NCOs

2.5 GPA

What is the minimum GPA for Senior Staff

3.0 GPA

What is the minimum for the Group and Deputy Commander?

3.5 GPA

Goals (VSPS):

Values of citizenship

Service to the United States

Personal responsibility

Sense of pride and accomplishment

Objectives (EPIPO):

Educate and train high school cadets in citizenship

Promote community service

Instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline

Provide instructions in air and space fundamentals

Offer opportunities to experience leadership and responsibility

Air Force Governing Uniform Wear

AFI 36-2903

Leadership Traits (SLICED)

Selflessness

Loyalty

Integrity

Commitment

Energy

Decisiveness

Leadership Principles

Know your job

Know yourself

Care for your people

Educate

Motivate

Communicate

Equip

Develop teamwork

Accept responsibility

AFJROTC Mission

Develop citizens of character

Voice Characteristics (SLIPD)

Snap (quality of command that demands an immediate response)

Loudness (volume used when giving a command)

Inflection (change in pitch of the voice)

Projection (ability of the voice to reach a desired distance without strain)

Distinctness (use of tongue, teeth, and lips to form separate sounds of words)

Honor Code

This cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate amongst us anyone who does.

AFJROTC Motto

Building better citizens for America

Air Force Motto

Fly, fight, win

Air Force Vision

Global vigilance, reach, and power

Air Force Mission

To fly, fight, and win in Airpower anytime, anywhere

Four Stages of Development

forming, storming, norming, performing

What to cadets pledge to

• Promote the best in school spirit

• Create and maintain standards of the highest order

• Respect the school’s property to their fullest extent

• Respect administrators, JROTC instructors, teachers, and classmates

• Recognize and appreciate the sacrifices parents have made to further their children’s education and show gratitude and respect

• Love their country and the U.S. Flag

• Take pride in wearing the AFJROTC uniform

Activities Ribbon

Is a ribbon awarded for participation in Leadership Development

Requirement (LDR) activities other than those that qualify for a ribbon on the ribbon chart. These

include, but are not limited to, model rocketry clubs, sports teams, and any other LDR team event

that does not currently have a ribbon on the ribbon chart.

Cadet Leadership course ribbon

Awarded for completion of an approved cadet leadership course of at least nine out of ten days.

Second-year cadets who complete the course for a second time will be awarded a bronze OLC.

Cadets selected by their CLC flight staff as a cadet standout will be awarded a bronze star.

Operations Staff and Senior Staff will be awarded a silver star.

Merits

a. Performing voluntary tasks with particular enthusiasm or excellence

b. Performing assigned tasks with particular enthusiasm and excellence

c. Anything above and beyond normal duties with the approval of Senior Staff

d. Anything the ASI(s) deems appropriate.

Demerits

a. Being out of uniform before 1523 on a uniform day.

b. Not wearing items such as the flight cap in uniform

c. Wearing the flight cap in any classroom on campus in uniform

d. Wearing uniform parts with civilian clothing (unless authorized)

e. Failing to salute in uniform

f. Disrespecting school or cadet property

g. Vandalizing any property belonging to the corps or another cadet

h. Disrespecting a fellow cadet

i. Putting others down or otherwise verbally abusing others

j. Fighting

k. Exhibiting insubordination - purposely not following authority

l. Undermining authority

m. Partaking in activities unbecoming of an AFJROTC cadet or activities that may bring bad publicity to the group

n. Not showing up for maintenance duty

o. Failing to clear demerits within 1 week of issue date

p. Public Display of Affection (PDA) in uniform

q. Entering the Senior Staff, Logistics, and Armory areas without permission

r. Anything the ASI(s) deems inappropriate and unbecoming of an AFJROTC Cadet