Red River High School Air Force Junior ROTC
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Red River High School Air Force Junior ROTC |
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CHAPTER FOUR UNIFORM RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The AFJROTC uniform (except for the insignia) is the same as that worn by active duty personnel. It is the distinctive dress of a proud and honorable profession. The ideal Red River High School cadet must maintain exemplary appearance that will project a sense of pride in the corps, and that others can emulate. 2. Each cadet must constantly be aware of the responsibility for proper care, maintenance, and wear of the uniform so that a clean and neat appearance may be displayed to others both in and out of LA-20062.
3. AFJROTC uniforms should be worn on the day designated by the SASI, normally Wednesday. If the cadet misses a uniform day, the day should be made up. If the missed uniform day is not made up, the cadet will receive a zero. Uniform wear is a privilage and weekly wear is a mandatory part of the course. 4. Civilian clothing items should never be worn with uniform items and vice versa. Additionally, uniform items are the responsibility of the cadet to who they were issued and they should never be loaned, even to other cadets. I. Unform Wear for Male Cadets 1. Flight cap: When worn, the flight cap should be worn with the front crease pointing toward the lower center of the forehead. The cap should fit firmly on the head but now pulled down so tightly that the crest of the cap is pulled open. Additionally, the creast should be fully extended from front to back with no part of it protruding. If the cap doesn’t fit in this manner, it is either too large or too small. 2. Belt: The belt should be threaded through the loops of the trousers to the cadet’s left. When buckled, only the metal on the tip of the belt should protrude beyond the buckle. The adjustment clamp on the back of the buckle will permit adjustment to proper length for each cadet. The belt is required at all times when in uniform. 3. Shoes: The shoes will be laced to the top and polished to a high gloss at all times. Ensure dust and dirt are removed from the edges of the sole. High gloss edge dressing should be applied to the edge of the soles to keep them black and glossy. 4. Socks: Socks must be either black or navy blue. No exceptions. 5. Short sleeved blue shirt: The ss shirt may be worn with an open or buttoned collar, however all other buttons must be buttoned at all times. When the collar is fastened, the Air Force issued tie is required. The shirtail is always tucked tightly into the pants and should be tucked at the sides to make the shirt form fitting. The only creases on the shirt extend from the shoulders down the sleeves. Pockets will be buttoned. Nothing may be carried in the pockets, allowing the pockets to lay flat and neat. 6. Long sleeved blue shirt: The ls shirt must be worn with the collar buttoned and with the Air Force issued tie. Sleeves will remained fully rolled down and the cuff botton buttoned. 7. Undershirts: Undershirts are required when in uniform. White V-neck undershirts are the only undershirts authorized for wear with the uniform. Undershirts are to have short sleeves. No “wife beater” shirts are allowed. Undershirts will be plain white without printing, logos, or advertising that can be seen through the uniform shirt. 8. Service Coat: The “Class A” service coat has outside pockets for decorative purposes only. Nothing should ever be placed in any outside pocket. The inside pockets may be used for carrying small, non-bulky items. All buttons and snaps will be closed at all times. The coat may, at the discretion of the instructor, be removed during class. When removed, the coat should be draped over the back of the chair, to preclude undue wrinkling. It must be donned and properly buttoned before leaving class. 9. Tie: The tie is required when the ls shirt and/or Service Coat is worn. The tie should never be loosened and the knot should always cover the top button of the shirt. 10. Trousers: Trousers should be clean, with sharp creases and no wrinkles. They should be long enough to “break” at the second shoelace hole from the top of the cadet’s shoes. Pants will be worn fitting above the top of the pelvic bone. Low riding or sagging trousers is not consistent with the image of the Air Force and will not be permitted. 11. Windbreaker: The windbreaker is worn at the discretion of the cadet, allowing for temperature and personal tastes, except when the class A Uniform of the Day. When worn, the windbreaker must be zipped at least one-half way up. At the discretion of the cadet the windbreaker may be removed and carried, but never worn without being zipped up. II. Grooming and Personal Appearance of Male Cadets 1. Hair styles:
2. Sideburns:
3. Mustaches and Beards
4. Earrings:
5. Miscellaneous:
III. Uniform Wear for Female Cadets 1. Flight cap: When worn, the flight cap should be worn with the front crease pointing toward the lower center of the forehead. The cap should fit firmly on the head but now pulled down so tightly that the crest of the cap is pulled open. Additionally, the crest should be fully extended from front to backwith no part of it protruding. If the cap doesn’t fit in this manner, it is either too large or too small. 2. Belt: The belt should be threaded through the loops of the trousers to the cadet’s right. When buckled, only the metal on the tip of the belt should protrude beyond the buckle. The adjustment clamp on the back of the buckle will permit adjustment to proper length for each cadet. The belt is required at all times when in uniform. 3. Shoes: The shoes will be laced to the top and polished to a high gloss at all times. Ensure dust and dirt are removed from the edges of the sole. High gloss edge dressing should be applied to the edge of the soles to keep them black and glossy. 4. Socks: Socks must be either black or navy blue. No exceptions. Pantyhose may also be worn and must be either black or navy blue. Hose must be worn with the Air Force issues skirt. 5. Short sleeved blue shirt: The ss shirt may be worn with an open or buttoned collar, however all other buttons must be buttoned at all times. When the collar is fastened, the Air Force issued necktab is required. The shirtail is always tucked tightly into the pants and should be tucked at the sides to make the shirt form fitting. The only creases on the shirt extend from the shoulders down the sleeves. 6. Long sleeved blue shirt: The ls shirt must be worn with the collar buttoned and with the Air Force issued necktab. Sleeves will remained fully rolled down and the cuff botton buttoned. 7. Undershirts: Undershirts are required when in uniform. White V-neck undershirts are the only undershirts authorized for wear with the uniform. Undershirts are to have short sleeves. No “wife beater” shirts are allowed. Undershirts will be plain white without printing, logos, or advertising that can be seen through the uniform shirt. 8. Service Coat: The “Class A” service coat has outside pockets for decorative purposes only. Nothing should ever be placed in any outside pocket. The inside pockets may be used for carrying small, non-bulky items. All buttons and snaps will be closed at all times. The coat may, at the discretion of the instructor, be removed during class. When removed, the coat should be draped over the back of the chair, to preclude undue wrinkling. It must be donned and properly buttoned before leaving class. 9. Necktab: The necktab is required when the ls shirt and/or Service Coat is worn. 10. Trousers: Trousers should be clean, with sharp creases and no wrinkles. They should be long enough to “break” at the second shoelace hole from the top of the cadet’s shoes. Pants will be worn fitting above the top of the pelvic bone. Low riding or sagging trousers is not consistent with the image of the Air Force and will not be permitted. 11. Skirts: Skirts should be clean with no wrinkles. When standing, the bottom of the skirt should be as close to the knee as possible. When being fitted for a skirt, allow for hip and thigh room. Skirts should fit, but not be so tight as to bind. 12. Windbreaker: The windbreaker is worn at the discretion of the cadet, allowing for temperature and personal tastes, except when the class A Uniform of the Day. When worn, the windbreaker must be zipped at least one-half way up. At the discretion of the cadet the windbreaker may be removed and carried, but never worn without being zipped up.
IV. Grooming and Personal Appearance of Female Cadets 1. Hair styles:
2. Sideburns:
3. Earrings:
5. Miscellaneous:
Uniform Responsibilities 1. Cadets are reminded that the Air Force uniform that has been issued is United States Government property. All of your uniform and equipment items (with the exception of shoes, socks, ribbons, medals, and nametags) are loaned to them. 2. At the time the cadet is issued uniform and equipment items, he/she will be required to sign a custody receipt form and place his/her initials on each line for individual items issued. This action makes the cadet responsible for all uniform and equipment items. Negligence regarding the maintenance of the uniform will not be tolerated. Loss or damage to uniform items due to negligence will result in full payment to the Air Force. The cost will be the full replacement cost at the time the damaged item is turned in. 3. One complete uniform with all accessories and insignia will be issued to each cadet. It is imperative for each cadet to understand that all items of the uniforms must be returned or paid for before the end of the school year. Report cards will not be released and the certificate of training/completion will not be awarded until all items and equipment have been turned-in, in serviceable condition, or paid for. School records will not be forwarded to the new school for students who transfer during or after the school year unless all uniforms items are turned in. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies until any JROTC debt is settled. 4. To preclude unnecessary expenses to the cadet, delay grades or diplomas, and to provide for efficient turn-in of uniforms and equipment, the following is suggested: a. Never leave uniform items unattended at any time. 5. At the end of the school year, all uniform items must be cleaned, turned in and accounted for with the exception of shoes, socks, hosiery, ribbons and medals, and name tags.
CHAPTER FIVE CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING AND COMPLETION
There are two types of certificates that may be awarded for AFJROTC cadets, Certificate of Completion, and Certificate of Training. Certificate of Completion: This certificate is presented to cadets in good standing who complete three full years of the AFJROTC program. Cadets must have this certificate in their possession upon enrolling in the senior AFROTC program or upon enlistment in the armed forces to gain the benefits offered by successful completion of the AFJROTC program. 1. With the certificate of completion, the cadet may be excused from one year of the General Military Course (GMC) of the senior program. This privilege must be arranged with the Professor of Aerospace Studies (PAS) at the time of enrollment in a college or university. CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING: This certificate is presented to cadets in good standing upon completion of two years in the AFJROTC program and either graduation from Red River High School or transfer to another school.
OTHER CRITERIA: 1. These certificates are not awarded automatically based solely on academic performance. Consideration is given to total performance and achievement as a member of the cadet corps.
CHAPTER SIX DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM, MERIT AND DEMERIT SYSTEM
CADET DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM The Cadet Disciplinary System fulfills four basic purposes:
Merit points will be awarded during the 9-week grading period for those cadets who, in the opinion of the SASI or ASI, have demonstrated exceptional effort in accomplishing the mission of the cadet corps. These points will be added to the average points earned for academics, drill, participation, and uniform wear.
Demerit points are punishment for substandard performance or discipline problems encountered during the course of the 9 weeks. It must be recognized that excessive demerits demonstrate a lack of willingness to adapt to the Bulldog Group AFJROTC values and will serve as grounds for failure, demotion, and possible dismissal from the program. The list below indicates the minimum and maximum number of demerits that may be administered per specific occurrence. The following list is not all inclusive: OFFENSE MIN/MAX DEMERITS
All merit or demerit points must be either given by or approved by the SASI or ASI. Cadet Officers and NCOs have authority to recommend merit/demerits, but must follow the chain of command in order to have them administered. The Group Commander, or in his/her absence the Squadron Commander, must approve all merit/demerit suggestions before they are presented to the SASI or ASI. 4. ADDITIONAL PUNITIVE MEASURES Cadets who do not show improvement in their behavior by positive response to the cadet demerit system will face traditional school disciplinary actions. These will include, but are not limited to: parental notification, in-school suspension, suspension, and/or dismissal from JROTC. 5. HAZING Hazing means to harass another individual by ridicule or criticism or to use physical means to punish, including playing abusive or humiliating “tricks” on him or her. Hazing is against AFJROTC policy, and therefore prohibited at Red River High School. Hazing incidents will not be tolerated, and any occurrences will result in severe disciplinary action. |