HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL KY-20001 Cadet Guidebook SY 2017 - 18 Hopkins County Central High School 6625 Hopkinsville Road Madisonville, Kentucky 42431 Telephone (270) 825-6133 Fax Phone (270) 825-6135 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: This handbook supports the leadership and personal development objectives of AFJROTC by outlining cadet responsibilities, cadet conduct, uniform and personal appearance standards, and the cadet corps' organization, operation, and extracurricular activities. All cadets will read this handbook, maintain a copy of it, know its contents, and comply with its standards to satisfactorily meet AFJROTC course objectives. The Cadet Corps Commander will review this handbook at least annually and recommend changes to the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor. Paragraph Chapter 1 - Mission, Enrollment, Codes, and Cadet Organization Section A—Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives 3 Section B – Enrollment and Disenrollment 3 Section C – Honor Code and Code of Conduct 4 Section D—Organization 5 Chapter 2 – Job Descriptions and Unit Manning Document Section A – Job Descriptions 7 Section B – Unit Manning Document 9 Chapter 3 - Class Rules and Procedures, Grading Scale, and Distribution 11 Chapter 4 - Personnel Section A – Cadet Grades (Rank) 15 Section B – Hazing 15 Section C – Cadet Action Board 15 Section D – Cadet Promotions and Cadet Job Assignments 15 Section E – Reserve Flight 16 Section F – Hopkins County Central AFJROTC Service "HCC" Letter 17 Section G – AFJROTC KY-20001 "ACE" Award Program 17 Section H – AFJROTC Cadet Awards and AFROTC Sponsored Awards 17 Section I – Outstanding Cadet of the Flight Award 17 Section J – Honor Flight Award 17 Section K – Certificates of Completion and Training 18 Chapter 5 - Uniforms, Equipment, Books, and Personal Appearance Section A – Uniform, Books, and Other Equipment Accountability 24 Section B –Male Uniforms 25 Section C – Male Personal Appearance 25 Section D – Female Uniform Requirements 26 Section E – Female Personal Appearance 26 Section F – Cadet Utility Uniform Requirements: Male & Female 27 Section G – General Uniform and Personal Appearance Comments 27 Chapter 6 - Drill and Ceremonies 36 Chapter 7 - Extracurricular Activities 37 Figures 3.5. Cadet Point/Promotion system 13 4.1. AFJROTC Service "HCC" Letter 18 4.2. AFJROTC Insignia 19 4.3. AFJROTC Cadet Awards 20 5.1. Headgear (Male/Female) 28 5.2. Cadet Male Service Dress 29 5.3. Cadet Male Light Blue Shirt 30 5.4. Cadet Female Service Dress 31 5.5. Cadet Female Light Blue Blouse 32 5.6. Cadet Light Weight Blue Jacket 33 5.7. Cadet Utility Uniform (ABU) 34 5.8. Tie Tying Instructions 35 6.1. Flight Drill Performance 36 2 Chapter 1 MISSION, ENROLLMENT, CODES, AND ORGANIZATION SECTION A—MISSION, VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES 1.1 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Mission: “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” 1.2 2017-2018 Vision Statement: A family-oriented corps of cadets working together to improve their school, their community, and themselves through their involvement in various JROTC activities. Excellence in all we do, commitment, and respect will be the foundation for the 2017-2018 school “Year of Excellence”. 1.3 2017-18 Cadet Corps Goals: School 1. 65% of cadets will attend at least one JROTC event 2. Have no less than 5 recruiting trips (3 normal, 2 event) 3. $ 2,500 minimum in fundraising for corps and participation in community events Community 1. Be featured in the news at least once per trimester 2. Plan and conduct at least two significant community service actions per trimesters 3. 70% of cadets will participate in 8 hours of community service Cadet 1. 70% of cadets will maintain an overall 2.0 GPA 2. 70% of cadets will make no less than a C (70%) on their health and wellness grade Ex. Dress out, participate, and improve their benchmark PFT 1.4. AFJROTC Objectives. 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. SECTION B—ENROLLMENT AND DISENROLLMENT THERE IS NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR AFJROTC ENROLLMENT 1.3. Enrollment. AFJROTC courses are open to all male and female students who are: 1.3.1. Full time students at Hopkins County Central High School (HCCHS) 1.3.2. Continued enrollment for upper-class cadets will be approved on a case-by-case basis by the SASI/ASI. 1.4. Disenrollment. The SASI, with principal concurrence, can disenroll, with no course credit, a cadet who does not pass an aerospace course. Cadets who do not comply with conduct or uniform standards may also be disenrolled. Cadets will not receive “Certification of Completion” credit toward military training for failed AFJROTC courses. 3 SECTION C--CADET HONOR CODE AND CADET CREED CADET HONOR CODE "A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among them who do." AFJROTC CADET CREED I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet. I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who serve their community and nation with Patriotism. I earn respect when I uphold the core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community, and to myself. My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for my actions and deeds. I will hold others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I serve with, those who have come before me, and those who will come after me. I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I serve, follow, and lead. I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet. 4 SECTION D--ORGANIZATION 1.5. Organization. The AFJROTC KY-20001 Cadet Corps is organized as a Cadet Group as shown in Figure 1.1. 1.6. Chain of Command. Each cadet will know the chain of command and the names of the people assigned in Figure 1-2. The Chain of Command defines lines of authority and communication. Cadets should use the chain for cadet business such as questions on uniforms, customs and courtesies, drill, promotions, cadet awards, extracurricular activities, and class rules and procedures 1.7. Job Descriptions. Job descriptions for cadet corps staff positions are contained in Chapter 2, Section A. Like the Air Force, job responsibilities and duties will increase with promotion. Cadets earn their job assignments and are entrusted to carry out their job duties, to include supervisory responsibilities, to the best of their ability. 1.8. Unit Manning Document. The Unit Manning Document is contained in Chapter 2, Section B. Figure 1.1 Cadet Organization Chart AIR FORCE JUNIOR R.O.T.C. KY-20001 ORGANIZATION CHART HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Group Commander Deputy Group/CC Inspector Senior Enlisted Color Guard/CC Reserve Sq/CC General Adv Operations/CC Mission First Sergeant Chaplin Support/CC Alpha Flight/CC Award & Public Affairs Decoration Bravo Flight/CC Computer Recruiting Support Charlie Flight/CC Logistics Delta Flight/CC Personnel Drill Team/CC Physical Fitness Orienteering/CC Special Projects Marksmanship/CC NOTE 1: Shaded positions are members of the executive staff. NOTE 2: The reserve commander will represent and support the cadets who are not in a JROTC class that trimester. 5 Figure 1.2. Chain of Command Chain of Command Principal, Hopkins County Central High School Aerospace Science Instructors AFJROTC KY-20001 Cadet Group Commander Cadet Deputy Group Commander Cadet Squadron Commander Flight Commander Flight Sergeant Element Leader 2017-2018 Chain of Command & NCOS Aerospace instructors: Major Beverly Mock & Chief Keith Finney Cadet Group Commander: Billy Stokes Cadet Deputy Group Commander: Lauren McKnight Senior Enlisted Advisor: Jack Stratton Inspector General: Calen Browning Group Chaplin: Aliijha Mosby Color Guard Commander: Layla Grimes Color Guard OIC: Destiny Young Color Guard NCOIC: Caitlyn Johnson Color Guard NCO: Delena Gossett Reserve Squadron Commander: Levi McGregor Reserve Squadron NCOIC: Ethan Stokes Public Affairs Officer: Zach Neisz Public Affairs NCO: Darcy Hancock Mission Support Commander: Tim Alexander First Sergeant: Ryan Cummins Personnel: Jordan Bess Awards and Dec: Dakota Moore Awards and Dec Specialist: Joshua Parker Records Technician: Cara Smith Computer services: Jessica Cartwright Computer Services: Marrissa Littlepage Logistics Officer: Theresa Poustka Logistics: Delena Gossett Logistics Specialist: Tatan Barnes Physical Fitness Officer: Ryan Brasher Physical Fitness: Aliijha Mosby Physical Fitness: Ethan Brown Operation Squadron Commander: Silas Kington Operations NCO: Nick Baize Drill Team Commander: Layla Grimes Orienteering Commander: Billy Stokes/Layla Grimes Marksmanship Commander: James Pendley/Logan Browning 6 CHAPTER 2 JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT Section A: Job Descriptions General responsibilities for all Cadet Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) (1) Enforce appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct standards (2) Attend cadet co-curricular activities as scheduled by the cadet Group Commander. Cadet Group Commander will: (1) Manage the cadet corps senior staff through scheduled executive staff meetings (2) Advise the AFJROTC KY-20001 on corps operations policies and procedures (3) Develop annual unit goals through the executive staff (4) Develop a cadet operations and activities calendar (5) Chair the Cadet Action Board (6) Recommend cadets for jobs, awards, and promotions (7) Publicize