THE CADET CORPS

CADET HANDBOOK2014-2015

Delaware CountyAIR FORCE JUNIORROTC unit oh-012

PREFACE

This Cadet Handbook was prepared to establish a standard of performance for you, the Cadets of the high schools of Delaware County and the Delaware Area Career Center. It provides a reference for the many details that permit high standards of performance in the classroom, in school conduct, in wearing the uniform and overall behavior wherever you are. The objective of the guide is to help you learn, therefore:

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE!

You will learn how to work, serve and play as a team and how to follow and lead, and still retain your individuality. You will also learn when it is necessary to sacrifice a little of your individual desires and opinions for the success and well-being of the entire team. We need people who can handle complex tasks, follow instructions, and gracefully and courageously face lifes challenges. Our philosophy is:

To be a good leader, you need to be a good follower.

AFJROTC Cadet Creed

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who served 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 gone before me, and those who will come after me.

I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

CADET HONOR CODE

On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do. I will not quibble; use evasive statements, or technicalities to shield guilt. I will abide by cadet regulations and follow the orders and directions of those

officers over me according to the rules and discipline of the corps.

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TO THE FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

THE CADET CORPS

What is it all about? There is a great deal more to AFJROTC than just going to class and learning leadership. There are activities, both during and after school, which enhance learning and increase enjoyment. This handbook provides you with important information regarding the AFJROTC program. Cadets are expected to understand and comply with everything in this handbook. Ignorance of the contents of the handbook will not be accepted as an excuse for failure to comply. If a cadet does not understand the meaning of any part of the handbook, he/she must ask for assistance. Any circumstances not covered by this handbook require the cadet to use good judgment and common knowledge. Cadets will conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times.

History: Public Law 88-647, commonly known as the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, directed Secretaries of each military service to establish and maintain Junior ROTC units at public and private secondary schools that apply and are eligible according to the regulations established by each Secretary. With a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966 (one of which was OH-012 in Delaware, Ohio), Air Force JROTC has grown to over 850 units throughout the world, with an enrollment of almost 102,000 Cadets. Of the original 20 units, 10 remain active, making OH-012 one of the 10 oldest in the world. Only males were originally allowed as Cadets in 1966; however, in 1973, 2,170 females were admitted, making up 9 percent of the Cadet Corps. Since then the number of females has increased to over 44 percent of the Cadet population.

Mission and Objectives: The mission of the AFJROTC program is to

"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community."

The OH-012 Mission: Maintain an environment where Cadets can develop their citizenship and leadership potential, maximize their academic abilities, and exercise the Air Force Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all We Do.

The Core Values guide our conduct and the choices we make. Regardless of what is currently popular or accepted in society, regardless of whether everyone else is doing it, we choose to live by a higher standard of duty and honor.

The OH-012 AFJROTC unit provides leadership and understanding of the military command structure, the need for discipline and knowledge of military drill and ceremonies. The underlying objective is to help the high school student become tomorrow's aerospace age citizen. The Cadet Corps accomplishes its mission through a four-year curriculum composed of academic courses, leadership education, and co-curricular activities. Inherent in the mission is the following broad objectives:

1. Gain a personal sense of responsibility to include a high degree of honor, self-reliance, self-discipline, leadership and accomplishment.

2. Values of citizenship, patriotism, and integrity-in other words, good character.

3. Promote habits of orderliness and precision.

4. The knowledge and appreciation for the traditions of the Air Force and its role in the world.

5. Help cadets develop respect for constituted authority.

6. Help cadets develop the ability to perform basic military skills associated with drill and ceremony.

7. Work to promote teamwork and companionship.

Membership: To be an eligible student for the AFJROTC program and to continue in the program in

Unit OH-012 you must be:

1. Enrolled in high school and attending a regular course of instruction in Delaware City Schools or in

the Delaware Area Career Center, or in a high school within Delaware County, or in home school and with the approval of the District Director of Student Services.

2. Enrolled in grades above eighth grade.

3. Selected by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor with the approval of the Principal.

4. Reasonably physically fit. Cadets must be capable or qualified to participate in the Delaware city

and county schools' standard physical education program. Additional qualifications in the Air Force

Junior ROTC Health and Wellness Program apply. Allowances for disabilities can be made.

Transfer: Students transferring from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or other Air Force JROTC units are authorized full credit for training received. A transcript from the former high school showing enrollment in the program must be provided, as well as a document from the former units senior instructor stating the highest Cadet rank held and decorations earned. Transfer of rank is determined by the SASI and the Principal. Decorations earned at the former unit that are common to the Junior ROTC programs of all military branches, and that are authorized by the AFJROTCI Reference Guide, may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. Ribbons from a different military branch are worn beneath AFJROTC ribbons.

Reserve Cadet: A student must have been a cadet for at least one academic year prior to being considered a Reserve Cadet. A Reserve Cadet is 1) who completed the entire AFJROTC Academic Program or 2) in a traditional schedule unit where the cadet cannot participate in the AFJROTC academic program for that particular year may be designated, with SASI concurrence, as a Reserve Cadet. Reserve Cadets may participate in all AFJROTC activities (community service, drill team, honor guard, etc.). Time in reserve status does not count towards the Certificate of Completion, nor do Reserve Cadets count toward minimum unit enrollment or unit funding. Reserve Cadets may retain their uniform for the entire academic year.

Disenrollment: Cadets may be disenrolled from the program by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and the Principal in accordance with AFJROTCI 36-2001, paragraph 2.4.1.1. Reasons for disenrollment include:

1. Failure to maintain acceptable standards (including uniform wear and grooming by 2nd through 4th year Cadets, and by 1st year Cadets who have accepted issue of the uniform)

2. Inaptitude or indifference to training

3. Disciplinary reasons

4. Any other reason deemed appropriate by the Principal and the SASI

AEROSPACE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

We will use current titles of the textbooks and current designations (i.e. 100, 200, etc.) for approved curriculum materials, but the local titles of the courses themselves are at our discretion. Current titles of the textbooks and the corresponding 3-number designations are specified in each syllabus. As textbook titles change (about every 3 to 5 years), the syllabuses can be updated by changing the titles of the courses.

The curriculum consists of four course levels, with each course level lasting one year. Every year the AS-1 and AS-2 are taught on two alternating subject areas (The History of Flight or The Science of Flight), while AS-3 and AS-4 courses are taught on three alternative subject areas (Exploring Space, Survival, or Global Studies). AFJROTC courses are described in the Curriculum Guides or Handbooks of all participating Delaware County high schools. The courses are structured so that the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) teaches the academic portion of the course 40% of the course time, and the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) teaches Lead