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Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC LESSON PLAN PART I Lesson 2: The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards. Instructor: Academic Instructor Teaching Method: Informal Lecture Visual Aids (VA): PowerPoint Presentation Student Preparation: Reading Assignment: Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character and Air Force Tradition, Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Homework Assignment: Instructors may use any or all Student Workbook questions for this lesson as homework on in-class assignment. Date of Lesson Development/Last Major Revision: 1998/July 2005 PART IA Lesson Objectives: 1. Know the history of the military uniform. 2. Know the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and standards for dress and personal appearance. 3. Know the Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC insignia. Samples of Behavior/Main Points: 1. Outline the history of the military uniform. 2. Explain dos and don'ts for wearing the Air Force uniform. 3. Describe appearance and grooming standards. 4. Identify grade insignia for Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC. PART IB Strategy: Emphasize to your cadets that they represent the U.S. Armed Forces. It is important that they know how to wear their uniforms properly and understand the standards for personal appearance. PowerPoint Presentation: Information points will appear on mouse clicks. Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 21 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson Outline: 1. Quick Write/Motivation (5 min.) 2. Topics (40 min.) a. What does the military uniform symbolize? b. What is the history of the uniform? c. How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? d. What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? e. What are special team uniforms? f. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? g. What are the insignia of grade? 3. Wrap-up (5 min.) Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 22 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC PART II INTRODUCTION ATTENTION The military uniform evolved over many centuries. It represents a long tradition of duty and service to one's country. There are rules and standards for wearing today's The Military Uniform and U.S. Air Force uniform and the Air Force Junior ROTC Appearance Standards uniform, including insignia of grade. Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1 1 Junior ROTC MOTIVATION Today, you'll learn how to properly present yourself as a Motivation • From the ancient member of the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC. You will learn Greeks to the Armed how to wear your uniform correctly and will review Forces today, the military uniform has guidelines for good grooming. You'll also learn to represented a long understand the grades and interesting insignia of the U.S. and honorable tradition of devotion Air Force. to one’s country. Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 2 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance Standards Lesson Overview LESSON OVERVIEW • What does the military uniform symbolize? Today, we’ll cover the following topics: • What is the history of the uniform? • How do you wear the Air Force uniform a. What does the military uniform symbolize? properly? b. What is the history of the uniform? • What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? • What are special team uniforms? c. How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? • What are the guidelines for cadet appearance d. What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? and grooming? • What are the insignia of grade? e. What are special team uniforms? Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 3 f. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance grooming? Standards g. What are the insignia of grade? Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 23 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC QUICK WRITE List the first three things you think of when you see a Quick Write person in uniform. Quick Write List the first three things you think of Ask volunteers to share their lists. Discuss the reasons why when you see a people wear uniforms. For example, wearing a uniform person in uniform. indicates a group's common roots or common interests (as for scout troops or police forces). Many people enjoy being part of a group that wears a uniform. Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 4 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance Standards BODY PRESENTATION 1. What does the military uniform symbolize? What does the military uniform symbolize? a. The military uniform is more than just clothes. • A public symbol of the nation’s defense forces • A long and honorable tradition of devoted service to country (1) It is a public symbol of the nation's defense • Should be worn proudly and properly • Key elements for wearing uniform: neatness, forces. cleanliness, safety, military image Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 5 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance (2) It represents a long and honorable tradition of Standards devotion to duty in service to one's country. b. The military uniform should be worn proudly and properly. (1) The way in which you wear the uniform reflects upon the U.S. Air Force. (2) You must maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance while wearing the uniform. Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 24 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC (3) The key elements for wearing the uniform are neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image. 2. What is the history of the uniform? What is the history of the uniform? • Uniform combines Latin words unus and a. A uniform is a distinctive mode of dress. It forma to mean “one form.” comes from a combination of two Latin words, • Ancient Romans wore togas, a type of uniform. unus and forma, which means "one form." • Toga candida—worn by candidates for public office • Toga palmata—ceremonial toga • Toga praetexta—worn by emperors • Toga sordida—worn by lower classes, mourners, and people accused of crimes b. In ancient times, the Roman toga was a loose Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 6 outer garment worn by citizens appearing in Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance Standards public. (1) The toga candida was a white garment worn only by candidates for public office. (2) The toga palmata was a fancy toga worn to ceremonial affairs. (3) The toga praetexta was a white toga with a purple border and was worn by emperors. Varying sources also indicate that the toga praetexta was worn by young children until they reached the age of puberty or became married. (4) The toga sordida was worn by the lower What is the history of the classes, mourners, and people accused of uniform? (cont’d) crimes. • The origin of the military uniform goes back to an early date in Western civilization. • Athenian and Spartan soldiers in Greece dressed according to position in military formations. • Heavy infantryman c. Athenian and Spartan soldiers dressed according • Light-foot soldier to their position in military formations during the Peloponnesian War in the fifth century B.C. Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 7 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance Standards Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 25 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC (1) A Greek heavy infantryman wore a helmet, breastplate, and armor covering the legs below the knee; he also carried a shield and sword. (2) The light-foot soldier wore no armor and carried a lighter shield and a spear. (3) These were military uniforms in the sense that all soldiers looked alike. (4) Therefore, the origin of the military uniform is assigned to an early date in Western civilization. d. National armies with standardized uniforms became a reality during the Great Rebellion What is the history of the (1642–1646) in England, when the English uniform? (cont’d) • A national army with a standard uniform appeared Parliament decided to raise and support an in England during the Great Rebellion (1642–1646). • Red with colored facings to distinguish army. regiments • Adaptations of civilian dress • Units identified by colors and standards • Distinctive, colorful uniforms for troops serving (1) The English uniform was red with different- under wealthy people colored facings to distinguish regiments. • From this start, the military uniform evolved. Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 8 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance Standards (2) The uniform styles were an adaptation of civilian dress and featured a coat, waistcoat, breeches, stockings, and shoes or boots. (3) The use of colors and standards came to be the means to identify units. (4) Troops serving under people who had personal fortunes were dressed by their wealthy leaders in distinctive and colorful uniforms. (5) From this start, the military uniform evolved. Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 26 Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 3. How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? a. The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with • The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with certain exceptions, as that worn by active duty certain exceptions, as that worn by Air Force personnel. active duty Air Force personnel. • It is important to honor the uniform and to wear it properly. (1) You are expected to honor the uniform—to Introduction to Air Force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military 9 Junior ROTC Uniform and Appearance wear it properly and with pride. You represent Standards the corps. (2) How you wear the uniform exposes you and the Air Force to praise or fault from fellow students and society at large. b. Cadets may not wear the uniform while hitchhiking, in student demonstrations, for How do you wear the Air Force crowd control, during political events, or in any uniform properly? other inappropriate activity.