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Chapter One, Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC

Lesson Two, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 21

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 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.)



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?

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC

Lesson 2, Chapter 1 1

The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards


Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance

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Lesson OverviewLesson Overview• What does the military uniform symbolize?• What is the history of the uniform?• How do you wear the Air Force uniform

properly?• What are the AFJROTC uniform standards?• What are special team uniforms?• What are the guidelines for cadet appearance

and grooming? • What are the insignia of grade?



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MotivationMotivation• From the ancient

Greeks to the Armed Forces today, the military uniform has represented a long and honorable tradition of devotion to one’s country.



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.

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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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What does the military uniform symbolize?

What does the military uniform symbolize?

• A public symbol of the nation’s defense forces

• A long and honorable tradition of devoted service to country

• Should be worn proudly and properly• Key elements for wearing uniform: neatness,

cleanliness, safety, military image



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Quick WriteQuick WriteList the first three things you think of when you see a person in uniform.



(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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What is the history of the uniform?

What is the history of the uniform?

• Uniform combines Latin words unus and forma to mean “one form.”

• Ancient Romans wore togas, a type of uniform.• 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



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What is the history of the uniform? (cont’d)


• 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 • Light-foot soldier



(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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• A national army with a standard uniform appeared in England during the Great Rebellion (1642–1646).• Red with colored facings to distinguish

regiments• Adaptations of civilian dress• Units identified by colors and standards• Distinctive, colorful uniforms for troops serving

under wealthy people• From this start, the military uniform evolved.



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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How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?

• The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with certain exceptions, as that worn by active duty Air Force personnel.

• It is important to honor the uniform and to wear it properly.



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How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?

(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Parts of the Hatch Act bar military personnel from

engaging in any form of public political activity while in uniform.

• These activities include• Attending rallies and political speeches and passing out

fliers• Publicly supporting a political candidate, party, or

political issue



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• Cadets may not wear the uniform• While hitchhiking, in demonstrations, for

crowd control, during political events• Cadets may wear the uniform

• While acting as ushers, parking lot attendants, runners, or at discretion of SASI



(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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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• However, members of the military

• Are encouraged to vote• May place political bumper stickers or signs

on own vehicles or private property• Can participate in political events if not in

uniform and if not identifying selves as military members



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Military personnel in uniform also cannot

participate in events where it might be implied that the Air Force supports a particular cause.• Public speeches, rallies, interviews, picket lines, and

marches• Activities that might imply Air Force endorsement

of a commercial interest• Private employment



(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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How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? (cont’d)

How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? (cont’d)

• Most Air Force Junior ROTC units have published information on the cadet uniform and how to wear it.

• These are usually based on three publications (see AFJROTC Cyber-Campus Web site):

• AFI 36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel

• AFJROTCI 36-2001: Air Force Junior ROTC Operations• AFJROTC Uniform and Awards Guide



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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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards?

What are the AFJROTC uniform standards?

• Service uniform for males• Dark blue service coat and trousers• Light blue, long-sleeved shirt• Dark blue tie

• Service uniform for females• Dark blue service coat with slacks or skirt • Light blue blouse• Tie tab



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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? (cont’d)


• Service uniform for both males and females• Form-fitting, properly fitting coat • Proper sleeve length• Proper coat length• Properly fitted trousers or slacks



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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• Uniform do’s• Do wear the standard Air Force uniform properly.• Do wear the uniform on the day established by the

SASI (usually at least one day each week).• Do wear the uniform

• At other times specified by the SASI• When you fly on military aircraft• When participating in color guard or drill team



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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? (cont’d)• Do keep shoes polished and shined.• Do wear shoes appropriate for the activity.• Do keep badges and other metallic devices

clean and free of scratches and corrosion.



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• Do keep ribbons clean and replace them when they become worn, frayed, or faded.

• If your unit is in a military high school, do wear the distinctive uniform required by the institution for special occasions or ceremonies.



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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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards (cont’d)

What are the AFJROTC uniform standards (cont’d)

• Uniform don’ts• Don’t wear the Air Force commissioned

officer sleeve braid or officer silver thread on flight caps.

• Don’t wear the uniform with other clothing.• Don’t lend your uniform to someone not a

member of AFJROTC program.



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What are special team uniforms?


• Special teams are• Color guards• Honor guards• Saber teams• Drill teams

• Special teams may wear additional uniform items or wear a distinctive, yet conservative, uniform of military style.



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• Don’t allow articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, and combs to be visible.

• Don’t wear earphones or headphones while in uniform, unless required by duty.

• Don’t carry pagers or cell phones unless required for duty.



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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What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and

grooming?


grooming?• Standards for wearing the uniform

consist of four elements.• Neatness• Cleanliness• Safety• Military image



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grooming? (cont’d)


grooming? (cont’d)• Jewelry standards

• Cadets in uniform may wear• A wristwatch• Rings, but no more than three at one time• A neat, conservative wrist bracelet no wider than

one inch• Female cadets may wear conservative earrings.• Male cadets may not wear earrings.



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• Except for color cords, these items or uniforms are worn only when performing duty as a member of a specialized group.

• Greater latitude is permitted in design of open competition drill team uniforms.



(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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grooming? (cont’d)• Eyeglasses or sunglasses

• Must have conservative frames and lenses• Must not be faddish or have mirrored lenses• Cannot be worn around neck while in

uniform



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grooming? (cont’d)What are the guidelines for

cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d)

• Tattoos or brands cannot be obscene or advocate discrimination.

• Excessive tattoos or brands will not be exposed or visible while in uniform.

• No objects may be displayed through nose, tongue, or any exposed body part.



(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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grooming? (cont’d)• Specific female cadet guidelines

• Hair• No longer than bottom of collar edge at back of

neck• Conservative style• Should look professional and allow headgear to

be worn properly• Must not be too full or high on head• Plain (if any) pins, combs, barrettes, etc.



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grooming? (cont’d)• Length of skirt may not vary beyond top and

bottom of kneecap.• Skirt should fit smoothly, should hang

naturally, and must not be excessively tight.• Hosiery must be worn with the skirt.



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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grooming? (cont’d)• Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair

• Must be clean, neat, and trimmed• Must not contain large amounts of grooming

aids that remain visible in hair• Should not touch ears or eyebrows



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grooming? (cont’d)• Must not protrude below the front band of headgear • Must have tapered appearance on sides and back• Must not have bulk or length that interferes with

wearing headgear properly• May not have foreign items attached• May have sideburns if they are straight, are of even

width, and end in a clean, horizontal line• Must not have extreme or faddish styles or colors



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grooming? (cont’d)• Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair

• Should not touch collar, except for closely cut or shaved hair on back of neck

• Should not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk regardless of length



(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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What are the insignia of grade?

What are the insignia of grade?

• Active duty insignia of grade• An insignia is a badge or mark of office or honor.• The Air Force grade insignia system is broken

down into two categories: • Officer grades• Enlisted grades

• Enlisted grades are subdivided into two categories:• Noncommissioned Officers (NCO)• Airman grades



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What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d)




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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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• Proper methods of address when speaking to officers• “Lieutenant” for a Second Lieutenant and a First

Lieutenant• “Colonel” for either a Lieutenant Colonel or a

Colonel• “General” for all generals

• Use full titles for official correspondence.



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• Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs)• Airmen serving in the grade of staff

sergeant through chief master sergeant



(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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• Proper methods of address when speaking to NCOs• “Chief” for a Chief Master Sergeant• “Sergeant” for all other sergeants

• Use full titles in official correspondence.



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• First sergeants may hold the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt), Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), or Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt).

• 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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• Five Noncommissioned Officer grade insignias• Inverted and curved chevron• Blue background of chevrons• Silver stripes with silver star in center• BDU insignia: dark blue stripes on green

background with dark blue star• First sergeants: diamond device above star on

chevrons



(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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• The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)

• Holds highest position of any enlisted personnel• Acts as personal advisor to Air Force Chief of

Staff and Secretary of the Air Force• Provides information about welfare,

effectiveness, and progress of enlisted force



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• Responsibilities of first sergeants• Ensuring that enlisted personnel know their

commander's policies• Representing the interests of enlisted personnel to

the commander• Promoting enlisted personnel’s welfare, morale, and

health• Maintaining discipline and standards of conduct• Providing guidance on leadership, military justice,

and customs and courtesies



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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• The four Airman grades• Airman Basic (AB)• Airman (Amn)• Airman First Class (A1C)• Senior Airman (SrA)

• For enlisted grades, the pay grade is always one more than the number of stripes.



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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• Air Force Junior ROTC insignia of grade• For officer grades, active duty grade insignia

are very different from cadet grade insignia.• For enlisted grades, there are only slight

differences between active duty insignia and Junior ROTC insignia.



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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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• Cadet enlisted grade insignia• Cadet Airman—pointed chevron of 1 stripe,

with torch in the middle• Cadet Airman First Class—pointed chevron

of 2 stripes, with torch in the middle• Cadet Senior Airman—pointed chevron of 3

stripes, with torch in the middle• Cadet Staff Sergeant—pointed chevron of 4

stripes, with torch in the middle



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• Cadet Technical Sergeant—pointed chevron of 5 stripes, with torch in the middle

• Cadet Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 6 stripes, with one stripe inverted above the torch in the middle

• Cadet Senior Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 7 stripes, with two stripes inverted above the torch in the middle

• Cadet Chief Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 8 stripes, with three stripes inverted above the torch in the middle



(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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• Cadets, like active duty personnel, may also wear other insignia (badges).

• There are also ribbons authorized for wear on the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, as they are awarded.



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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Lesson reviewLesson review• The military uniform is the public symbol of

our nation's defense forces.• The military uniform evolved over centuries. • It is important to know how to wear the Air

Force uniform properly.• Certain restrictions apply to wearing the

military uniform.



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• The AFJROTC uniform is similar to that

of active duty Air Force personnel.• Most AFJROTC units have published

information on the cadet uniform and how to wear it.

• Special teams may wear additional uniform items.



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• Drill team uniforms allow greater

flexibility for completing routines.• There are guidelines for appearance and

grooming for male and female cadets.• The standards for wearing the uniform

are neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image.



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• Grade insignia identify the rank of each

member of the Armed Forces.• The Air Force grade insignia system is

broken down into officer grades and enlisted grades.

• Enlisted grades are subdivided into Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) and airman grades.



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 review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• 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.



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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SummarySummary• What does the military uniform

symbolize?• What is the history of the uniform?• How do you wear the Air Force uniform

properly?• What are the AFJROTC uniform

standards?



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Summary (cont’d)Summary (cont’d)• What are special team uniforms?• What are the guidelines for cadet

appearance and grooming? • What are the insignia of grade?



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NextNextDone— The military uniform and

appearance standardsNext— Customs and courtesies for

Air Force Junior ROTC



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



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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