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Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC
Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards
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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.
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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.)
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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
U.S. Air Force uniform and the Air Force Junior ROTC
uniform, including insignia of grade.
MOTIVATION
Today, you'll learn how to properly present yourself as a
member of the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC. You will learn
how to wear your uniform correctly and will review
guidelines for good grooming. You'll also learn to
understand the grades and interesting insignia of the U.S.
Air Force.
LESSON OVERVIEW
Today, we’ll cover the following topics:
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?
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QUICK WRITE List the first three things you think of when you see a
person in uniform.
Ask volunteers to share their lists. Discuss the reasons why
people wear uniforms. For example, wearing a 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.
BODY
PRESENTATION
1. What does the military uniform symbolize?
a. The military uniform is more than just clothes.
(1) It is a public symbol of the nation's defense
forces.
(2) It represents a long and honorable tradition of
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.
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(3) The key elements for wearing the uniform are
neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military
image.
2. What is the history of the uniform?
a. A uniform is a distinctive mode of dress. It
comes from a combination of two Latin words,
unus and forma, which means "one form."
b. In ancient times, the Roman toga was a loose
outer garment worn by citizens appearing in
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
classes, mourners, and people accused of
crimes.
c. Athenian and Spartan soldiers dressed according
to their position in military formations during the
Peloponnesian War in the fifth century B.C.
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(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
(1642–1646) in England, when the English
Parliament decided to raise and support an
army.
(1) The English uniform was red with different-
colored facings to distinguish regiments.
(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.
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3. How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?
a. The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with
certain exceptions, as that worn by active duty
Air Force personnel.
(1) You are expected to honor the uniform—to
wear it properly and with pride. You represent
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
crowd control, during political events, or in any
other inappropriate activity.
c. Cadets may wear the uniform while acting as
ushers, parking lot attendants, runners, etc., at
the discretion of the Senior Aerospace Science
Instructor (SASI).
d. Parts of the Hatch Act bar military personnel
from engaging in any form of public political
activity while in uniform.
(1) This includes attending rallies and political
speeches or passing out flyers.
(2) Military personnel are also prohibited from
publicly supporting a particular candidate,
party, or political issue when it is clear to
others that they are members of the U.S.
military.
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(3) The intent of the law is to avoid the perception
that any military official supports one political
cause, candidate, or party over another.
(4) Members of the military, however, are
actively encouraged to vote.
(5) They may place political bumper stickers on
their own vehicles and/or signs on their
private property.
(6) They can participate in political events as long
as they are not in uniform and do not identify
themselves as military members.
(7) Since AFJROTC cadets wear a form of the
Air Force uniform, they should also follow the
Hatch Act terms while in uniform.
e. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903, Dress and
Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel,
forbids those in military uniform from
participating in any public demonstration
where it might be implied that the Air Force
supports a particular cause.
(1) These activities include public speeches,
rallies, interviews, picket lines, and marches.
(2) Engaging in an activity that might imply Air
Force endorsement of a commercial interest or
engaging in private employment while in
uniform is also banned.
f. No item of the Air Force uniform may be worn
by members of groups that sponsor the
AFJROTC.
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(1) Cadet auxiliary societies may not create a
special uniform that includes any item of the
U.S. Air Force uniform.
(2) This includes school faculty and sponsors
other than the SASI or the Aerospace Sciences
Instructor (ASI).
4. What are the AFJROTC uniform standards?
a. Most Air Force Junior ROTC units have
published information on the cadet uniform
and how to wear it.
(1) These directives, handbooks, or regulations
are usually based on three publications. These
publications can be found on the AFJROTC
Cyber-Campus Web site.
(a) AFI 36-2903: Dress and Personal
Appearance of Air Force Personnel
(b) Air Force Junior ROTC Instruction
(AFJROTCI) 36-2001: Air Force Junior
ROTC Operations
(c) AFJROTC Uniform and Awards Guide
b. Cadets have a responsibility to maintain all
uniform items in a clean and orderly condition
at all times.
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c. The male service uniform consists of dark blue
service coat and trousers; light blue, long-
sleeved shirt; and dark blue tie.
d. The female service uniform consists of dark
blue service coat with slacks or skirt, light blue
blouse, and tie tab.
e. Other standards include the following:
(1) The coat will be form fitted, meaning that it
must not be tight in the shoulder, chest, and
underarms.
(2) Sleeve length should extend to one-quarter
inch from the heel of the thumb when the
arms are hanging naturally at the sides.
(3) The bottom of the coat should extend 3 to 3.5
inches below the top of the thigh.
(4) Trousers for males must be trim-fitted with no
bunching at the waist or bagging in the seat.
(5) Slacks for female cadets should fit naturally
over the hips, with no bunching or sagging in
the seat.
(6) Trousers or slacks should rest at the top of the
shoe with a slight break in the crease.
(7) Backs of trousers should be seven-eighths
inch longer than the front.
(8) Proper length of the trousers or slacks can be
determined while standing at attention.
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f. Uniform do's
(1) Do wear the standard Air Force uniform, as
prescribed in AFI 36-2903, properly and with
pride.
(2) Do wear the uniform on the day established by
the SASI (usually at least one day each week).
(3) Do wear the uniform at other times specified
by the SASI.
(4) Do wear the uniform when you fly on military
aircraft.
(5) Do wear the uniform when you participate in
a color guard or drill team.
(6) Do keep your shoes polished and shined,
including the heels and the edges of the soles.
(7) Do make sure your shoes are appropriate for
the activity.
(8) Do ensure that badges, insignia, belt buckles,
and other metallic devices are clean and free
of scratches and corrosion.
(9) Do keep ribbons clean and replace them when
they become worn, frayed, or faded.
(10) If your unit is at a military high school, do
wear the distinctive uniform required by the
institution for special occasions and
ceremonies.
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g. Uniform don'ts
(1) Don’t wear the Air Force commissioned officer
sleeve braid or the officer silver thread on flight
caps.
(2) Don’t wear the uniform with other clothing.
(3) Don’t lend your uniform to anyone who is not
a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC
program.
(4) Don’t allow articles such as wallets, pencils,
pens, watch chains, checkbooks,
handkerchiefs, and combs to be visible.
(5) Don’t wear earphones or headphones while in
uniform, unless required for duty.
(6) Don’t carry pagers or cell phones, unless
required for duty. (When required for duty,
they must be clipped to the waistband or purse
or be carried in the left hand when not in use.)
5. What are special team uniforms?
a. Color guards, honor guards, saber teams, and
drill teams may wear additional uniform items
or wear a distinctive, yet conservative, uniform
of military style.
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b. Except for color cords, these items or uniforms
are worn only when performing duty as a
member of a specialized group.
c. Greater latitude will be permitted in the design
of open competition drill team uniforms where
the intent is to allow maximum flexibility and
freedom of movement in executing complex
drill routines.
(1) Units using this style of uniform would
normally be expected to have their regulation
uniform or a second, more conservative
military style uniform for the inspection and
regulation drill requirements found in most
drill meets.
(2) Ascots are authorized for wear at the
discretion of the SASI.
6. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and
grooming?
a. Cadets in uniform are responsible for
presenting a neat, clean, and professional
military image.
b. Standards for wearing the uniform consist of
four elements: neatness, cleanliness, safety, and
military image.
c. Jewelry standards
(1) Cadets may wear a wristwatch and rings, but
they may wear no more than three rings at one
time.
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(2) Cadets may also wear a wrist bracelet if it is
neat and conservative. However, it must not
distract from military image, must not be
wider than one inch, and must not subject
anyone to potential injury.
(3) Female cadets in uniform may wear earrings if
the earrings are conservative and kept within
sensible limits.
(4) Male cadets in uniform may not wear
earrings.
d. Eyeglasses or sunglasses
(1) Eyeglasses or sunglasses must have lenses and
frames that are conservative; faddish or
mirrored lenses are prohibited.
(2) Neither eyeglasses nor sunglasses can be worn
around the neck while in uniform.
e. Tattoos or brands
(1) Tattoos or brands anywhere on the body are
not allowed if they are obscene or if they
advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious
discrimination.
(2) Excessive tattoos or brands will not be
exposed or visible while in uniform.
f. Body piercing and other attachments to body
parts
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(1) Cadets in uniform are not allowed to attach or
display objects, articles, jewelry, or
ornamentation to or through the ear, nose,
tongue, or any exposed body part (including
anything that might be visible through the
uniform).
(2) Female cadets in uniform, however, are
allowed to wear conservative earrings, pierced
or clip style, in their earlobes.
g. Specific female cadet guidelines
(1) Hair should be no longer than the bottom of
the collar edge at the back of the neck.
(2) Hairstyle must be conservative.
(3) Hairstyle should look professional and allow
you to wear uniform headgear in the proper
manner.
(4) Hair must not be too full or high on the head.
(5) Pins, combs, barrettes, and similar items must
be plain.
(6) The length of the skirt may not vary beyond
the top and bottom of the kneecap.
(7) The skirt should fit smoothly, should hang
naturally, and must not be excessively tight.
(8) Hosiery must be worn with the skirt.
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h. Specific male cadet guidelines
(1) Hair must be kept clean, neat, and trimmed.
(2) It must not contain large amounts of grooming
aids that remain visible in the hair.
(3) Hair should not touch the ears or eyebrows.
(4) Only the closely cut or shaved hair on the
back of the neck should touch the collar.
(5) Hair should not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk
regardless of the length. Bulk is the distance
that the hair projects from the scalp when
groomed (as opposed to length of hair).
(6) Bulk and length of hair must not interfere with
wearing any Air Force headgear properly.
(7) Hair must not protrude below the front band
of the headgear.
(8) Hair must have a tapered appearance on both
sides and back, both with and without
headgear.
(9) Hair may not contain or have attached to it
any visible foreign items.
(10) Sideburns must be straight and of even width
and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line; they
may not extend below the lowest part of the
outer ear opening.
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(11) No extreme or faddish hairstyles or hair colors
are allowed.
7. What are the insignia of grade?
a. Active duty insignia of grade
(1) An insignia is a badge or mark of office or
honor. Grade insignia identify the rank of each
member of the Armed Forces.
(2) The Air Force grade insignia system is broken
down into two categories: officer grades and
enlisted grades.
(3) Enlisted grades are subdivided into two
categories: Noncommissioned Officers (NCO)
and airman grades.
(4) Officer grades and insignia include
(a) Second Lieutenant, O-1—gold bar
(b) First Lieutenant, O-2—silver bar
(c) Captain, O-3—two connected silver bars
(d) Major, O-4—gold leaf
(e) Lieutenant Colonel, O-5—silver leaf
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(f) Colonel, O-6—silver eagle
(g) Brigadier General, O-7—one silver star
(h) Major General, O-8—two silver stars in a
line
(i) Lieutenant General, O-9—three silver
stars in a line
(j) General, O-10—four silver stars in a line
(5) Airman grades and insignia include
(a) Airman Basic, E-1—no insignia
(b) Airman, E-2—chevron of one silver stripe
with a silver star in the middle
(c) Airman First Class, E-3—chevron of two
silver stripes with a silver star in the
middle
(d) Senior Airman, E-4—chevron of three
silver stripes with a silver star in the
middle
(e) Staff Sergeant, E-5—chevron of four
stripes
(f) Technical Sergeant, E-6—chevron with
five stripes
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(g) Master Sergeant, E-7—chevron of five
stripes with one stripe in inverted position
above the star
(h) Senior Master Sergeant, E-8—chevron of
five stripes with two stripes in inverted
position above the star
(i) Chief Master Sergeant, E-9—chevron of
five stripes with three stripes in inverted
position above the star
(6) Proper methods of address when speaking to
officers are as follows:
(a) "Lieutenant" for a Second Lieutenant and
a First Lieutenant
(b) "Colonel" for either a Lieutenant Colonel
or a Colonel
(c) "General" for all generals
(d) Use full titles for official correspondence.
(7) Noncommissioned Officers
(a) NCOs are airmen serving in the grade of
staff sergeant through chief master
sergeant.
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(b) NCOs play such an important role in troop
leadership that there are five
noncommissioned officer grade insignia.
(c) Address a Chief Master Sergeant as
"Chief." Address all other sergeants as
"Sergeant." Use full titles in official
correspondence.
(d) The inverted and curved chevron of
today's Air Force gives an appearance
distinctive from that of the NCOs and
petty officers of other branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces.
(e) The background of chevrons for NCOs is
blue, and the stripes are silver with a silver
star in the center.
(f) The subdued insignia worn on the BDU
consists of dark blue stripes on a green
background with a dark blue star.
(g) First sergeants wear a diamond device
(which stands for a job position only)
above the star on their chevrons.
(h) First sergeants may hold the rank of Master
Sergeant (MSgt), Senior Master Sergeant
(SMSgt), or Chief Master Sergeant
(CMSgt).
(i) These top senior NCOs hold a position of
trust and responsibility as the link between
the commander and the unit personnel.
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(j) The first sergeant is responsible for
1 Ensuring that all enlisted personnel
know their commander's policies
2 Representing the interests of enlisted
personnel to the commander
3 Promoting enlisted welfare, morale, and
health by working with base agencies on
special issues
4 Assisting the commander in maintaining
discipline and standards of conduct
5 Providing professional guidance on
matters of leadership, military justice,
and customs and courtesies
(k) The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air
Force (CMSAF)
1 Holds the highest position of any
enlisted personnel
2 Acts as personal advisor to the Air Force
Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the
Air Force
3 Provides information about the welfare,
effectiveness, and progress of the
enlisted force
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4 Has a grade insignia of a chevron of
eight stripes with a wreath around the
bottom and sides of the star and the
Great Seal of the United States of
America with two stars in the upper left
field
5 On October 24, 1966, Air Force Chief of
Staff General John P. McConnell
announced the creation of the position of
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
6 Position was created to add prestige to
the NCO corps.
7 The first CMSAF was Chief Paul W.
Airey.
(8) There are four Airman grades, as follows:
(a) Airman Basic (AB)
(b) Airman (Amn)
(c) Airman First Class (A1C)
(d) Senior Airman (SrA)
(9) For enlisted grades, the pay grade is always
one more than the number of stripes.
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b. Air Force Junior ROTC insignia of grade
(1) For officer grades, active duty grade insignia
are very different from cadet grade insignia.
(2) For enlisted grades, there are only slight
differences between active duty insignia and
Junior ROTC insignia.
(3) Cadet officer grade insignia:
(a) Cadet Second Lieutenant—chevron of one
inverted stripe
(b) Cadet First Lieutenant—chevron of two
inverted stripes
(c) Cadet Captain—chevron of three inverted
stripes
(d) Cadet Major—chevron of one double-
wide inverted stripe
(e) Cadet Lieutenant Colonel—chevron of
two inverted stripes; one double-wide, one
regular
(f) Cadet Colonel—chevron of three inverted
stripes; one double-wide, two regular
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(4) Cadet enlisted grade insignia:
(a) Cadet Airman—pointed chevron of 1
stripe, with torch in the middle
(b) Cadet Airman First Class—pointed
chevron of 2 stripes, with torch in the
middle
(c) Cadet Senior Airman—pointed chevron of
3 stripes, with torch in the middle
(d) Cadet Staff Sergeant—pointed chevron of
4 stripes, with torch in the middle
(e) Cadet Technical Sergeant—pointed
chevron of 5 stripes, with torch in the
middle
(f) Cadet Master Sergeant—pointed chevron
of 6 stripes, with one stripe inverted above
the torch in the middle
(g) Cadet Senior Master Sergeant—pointed
chevron of 7 stripes, with two stripes
inverted above the torch in the middle
(h) Cadet Chief Master Sergeant—pointed
chevron of 8 stripes, with three stripes
inverted above the torch in the middle
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(5) Cadets, like active duty personnel, may wear
other insignia (badges).
(6) There are also ribbons authorized for wear on
the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, as they
are awarded.
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REVIEW
The military uniform is the public symbol of our
nation's defense forces.
The military uniform evolved over many centuries.
It is important to know how to wear the Air Force
uniform properly.
Certain restrictions apply to wearing the military
uniform.
The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with certain
exceptions, as that worn by active duty Air Force
personnel.
Most AFJROTC units have published information
on the cadet uniform and how to wear it.
Special teams such as color guard, honor guard, and
saber teams may wear additional uniform items.
Drill team uniforms allow for greater flexibility for
completing complex drill routines.
There are guidelines for appearance and grooming
for both male and female cadets.
The standards for wearing the uniform consist of
four elements: neatness, cleanliness, safety, and
military image.
Grade insignia identify the rank of each member of
the Armed Forces.
The Air Force grade insignia system is broken down
into two categories: officer grades and enlisted
grades.
Enlisted grades are subdivided into two categories:
Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) and airman
grades.
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For enlisted grades, JROTC cadet grade insignia
and Air Force active duty grade insignia vary only
slightly.
For officer grades, JROTC cadet grade insignia and
Air Force active duty grade insignia are very
different from each other.
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Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards
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CONCLUSION
In this lesson, we discussed the following:
1. What does the military uniform symbolize?
2. What is the history of the uniform?
3. How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?
4. What are the AFJROTC uniform standards?
5. What are special team uniforms?
6. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and
grooming?
7. What are the insignia of grade?
REMOTIVATION
The military uniform is a public symbol of the nation's
defense forces. It should be worn proudly, and it should be
worn properly.
CLOSURE
We've learned about the military uniform and appearance
standards for military personnel. Next, we’ll learn about the
customs and courtesies for the Air Force Junior ROTC.
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Checkpoints
Below are the answers to the questions at the end of Chapter 1, Lesson 2 in the student edition of
Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character and Air Force Tradition. These end-of-lesson
questions are not assigned in the lesson plans or student workbooks. The answers are provided
here in case you want to assign any of them in your classes, for homework, or if your students
ask you about them. The answers are in the same order as the questions on page 33 of the student
book.
1. Bulk is the distance that the hair projects from the scalp when groomed. P 24
2. Grade insignia is the identification of rank for each member of the Armed Forces. P 24
3. The two categories of the Air Force insignia system are officer grades and enlisted grades. P 24
4. The grade insignia for a Major is a gold leaf. The grade insignia for a Brigadier General is a
silver star. The grade insignia for a Major General is two silver stars in a line. The grade insignia
for a Captain is two connected silver bars. The grade insignia for a General is four silver stars in
a line. The grade insignia for a Staff Sergeant is a chevron of four stripes. The grade insignia for
a Master Sergeant is a chevron of five stripes with one stripe in inverted position above the star.
The grade insignia for a Chief Master Sergeant is a chevron of five stripes with three stripes in
inverted position above the star. There is no grade insignia for an Airman Basic. The grade
insignia for a Senior Airman is a chevron of three stripes. P 26, 27, 29
5. First sergeants wear a diamond device above the star on their chevrons to distinguish them. P 26
6. First sergeants promote the welfare, morale, and health of enlisted personnel by working with
base agencies on special issues. First sergeants help commanders maintain discipline and
standards of conduct. They also provide professional guidance on matters of leadership,
military justice, and customs and courtesies. P 26–27
7. The highest position held by any enlisted personnel is Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
(CMSAF). P 27
8. The CMSAF position was created to add prestige to the NCO corps. The creation of this
office, as well as the appointment of command chief master sergeants and the granting of
more responsibility to all senior NCOs, represented the Air Force’s concrete recognition of
the professionalism of its enlisted force, especially its NCOs. P 27–28
9. The grade insignia for a Cadet Second Lieutenant is a chevron of one inverted stripe. The
grade insignia for a Cadet Captain is a chevron of three inverted stripes. The grade insignia
for a Cadet Major is a chevron of one double-wide inverted stripe. The grade insignia for a
Cadet Colonel is a chevron of three inverted stripes—one double-wide and two regular. The
grade insignia for a Cadet Senior Airman is a chevron of three stripes. P 29, 30 NOTE:
Question # 9 erroneously asks for a description of an Air Force Junior ROTC First Sergeant
Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC
Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards
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device. Of course, this device is not authorized for AFJROTC, so please let your students
know that they should ignore this part of that question when accomplishing the Checkpoints
portion.
Applying Leadership Skills
10. Students’ responses should show their understanding of the appearance and grooming
standards. They should be able to identify improvements they would like to make and write
their goals for making these improvements. P 21–24
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