Red River High School Air Force Junior ROTC
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CHAPTER SEVEN PROMOTION AND DEMOTION POLICY It is the policy of LA-20062 to afford all cadets the opportunity to advance to the highest rank to which they aspire, within the confines of the Unit Manning Document (UMD). Advancement is directly related to the student’s desires as demonstrated by their adherence to and embodiment of the core values of LA-20062, “Honor, Dedication, Pride, and Leadership.” These values are demonstrated by behavior, both in and out of JROTC class, in relationships with staff, faculty, and peers. Cadets who adhere to corps and school guidelines and serve as examples to others demonstrate the greatest potential for advancement. The remaining ingredient for promotion is the demonstration of leadership ability and the willingness to lead. Students who regularly take part in corps activities, such as Color Guard, Drill Team, etc, demonstrate both interest and leadership. Cadets who desire to reach the level of Corps Commander and/or Corps Staff Officer, including Squadron Commander, must complete at least one session of Summer Leadership School, or US Army/ US Air Force Basic Military Training prior to promotion. Academic success is desired and successful completion of Aerospace Science with at least a B is required but a set overall Grade Point Average is not a prerequisite to leadership. However, a “C” average is required. All cadets will be promoted to permanent grades in accordance with their academic level within the corps structure. Temporary grades will be assigned according to positions held within the corps staff or leadership positions. Cadets who hold temporary rank do so by the authority of the SASI and ASI. Therefore, ranks above permanent grade may be removed for cause at any time, by agreement of the SASI and ASI. If a cadet is promoted to a temporary rank he or she is expected to act in accordance with the core values of Bulldog Group AFJROTC. Failure to perform all duties and act in the expected manner will result in demotion to the cadet’s permanent rank. There are no excuses, officers and senior NCOs will set the example for all cadets within the corps. Cadet Permanent Ranks:
Cadet Staff Sergeant CHAPTER EIGHT ACADEMIC POLICY AFJROTC is a fully established academic program designed to cover the entire 4-year high school educational experience. Each term will provide the student with 1 academic credit. 1. GRADING CRITERIA Personal responsibility is stressed throughout the JROTC program. Grades within the department are computed so that the student’s willingness to follow instructions has a direct impact on his or her final grade. All grades will be computed using the following formula: 60% - Academic Performance 30% - Uniform Wear 10% - Participation 2. RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM The AFJROTC “Bulldog Group” adheres to the Red River High School Grading System. Alphabetic grades are as follows: 90-100 = A
CHAPTER NINE LA-20062 BULLDOG GROUP ORGANIZATON
1. HIGHEST ECHELON OF COMMAND 2. FUNCTIONAL COMMAND 3. CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND AND ORGANIZATION CORPS OF CADETS ORGANIZATION GROUP COMMANDER SQUADRON COMMANDER FLIGHT COMMANDER FLIGHT SERGEANT CHAPTER TEN AFJROTC AWARDS AND DECORATIONS This chapter prescribes policies and procedures governing AFJROTC Cadet Awards and Decorations Program. The following text contains guidelines relative to earning the awards and decorations available under this program. 1. General Information: The Cadet Awards and Decorations Program fosters morale, incentive and esprit de corps, and recognizes the acheivements of AFJROTC cadets. To determine proper order of precedence for wearing awards on the uniform, consult attachments in this guide or AFROTCI 36-9. 2. Administration: Minimum criteria are prescribed to preserve the integrity of the decorations. The SASI may impose additional criteria to meet local standards and needs, however, criteria may not be diminished. There are three major award categories, they are :
3. Wearing of Awards:
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
I. VALOR AWARDS
CADET HUMANITARIAN AWARD
II. NATIONAL AWARDS AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (AFA) AWARD
a. Each cadet must possess characteristics contributing to leadership and future value in positions of responsibility such as:
- Rank in the upper 5% of their Aerospace Science class.
DAEDALIAN AWARD
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation.
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLASTIC AWARD
- Rank in the upper 10% of their high school class
AMERICAN LEGION GENERAL MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
- Be in the upper 25% of the AFJROTC class.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR) AWARD
- Rank in the upper 25% of the Aerospace Science class and their high school class.
American Veterans (AMVETS) Award.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward Air Force JROTC programs and service in the Air Force.
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award.
- A positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.
Military Order of World Wars Award.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award.
- Be a member of the junior class.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award.
- Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC.
- Demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus.
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award.
- Exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and not have previously received the award.
Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award
- Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community projects.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Award.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership ability.
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award
- Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Award
Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air Force JROTC Cadet Award
- Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.
III. AIR FORCE ROTC SPONSORED AWARDS Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion to the outstanding AS-I, AS-II, AS-III, and AS-IV cadet. The recipient from each class must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence. Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the eligible group to ensure recognition of cadets who have consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance. Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps. Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period. Superior Performance Ribbon. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to achievements and accomplishments of other cadets. Distinguished Unit Award (DUA). Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. Units have to set and accomplish goals for the year to attain this award. AFJROTC Operations Support will post specific criteria for this award annually in the Cyber Campus HQ Library Distinguished Unit Award folder. Aerospace and Technology Honors Camp Ribbon. Awarded for attendance at Honors Camp. This award consists of a Leadership School Ribbon with an “H” device and will be provided by HQ AFJROTC at the Honors Camp site. Top Performer Award. The Cadet Top Performer Award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps population (unduplicated headcount). All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. Specific consideration should be given to cadets not previously recognized for superior performance The award will recognize a cadet’s performance in the following key areas: Leadership and job performance: in primary duty and specifically in preparation for the unit’s annual assessment. Leadership qualities: involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities. Academic performance: nominee must be in good academic standing in all high school course work. Significant self-improvement. Community involvement. Other accomplishments. A SASI may nominate candidates to their respective Area Administrator. Area Administrators will present awards to nominees during their visit unless personal observation of the cadet warrants otherwise. Ribbons will be available from HQ AFJROTC and distributed to the Area Administrators for presentation. The award consists of a certificate and a ribbon, which may be presented by the Area Administrator during the visit or the SASI if the cadet(s) is unavailable due to class scheduling conflict, etc. The ribbon may be worn for the duration of a cadet’s tenure in AFJROTC. Academic Ribbon. Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at least “B” for one academic term, in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC. Outstanding Flight Ribbon. Awarded each academic term to members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined by the SASI. Leadership School Ribbon. Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days duration. Add an “H” Device for completion of an Air Force Honors Camp (provided by HQ AFJROTC at camp site). Add a silver star for outstanding performance or leadership ability at a Leadership School. Limit the star to 10 percent of the class. This ribbon may only be earned once. Drill Competition Ribbon. Awarded to drill team members for placing first, second or third place in an Air Force or Joint Service drill meet. Orienteering Competition Ribbon. Awarded to team members for placing first, second or third place in an orienteering meet. Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities (such as dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others. This award may be earned a maximum of four times. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each additional award. Drill Team Ribbon. Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all drill team events per academic year, or 10 drill team events in an academic year, whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year. Color Guard Ribbon. Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all color guard events per academic year, or 10 color guard events in an academic year, whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year. Saber Team Ribbon. Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all saber team events per academic year, or 10 saber team events in an academic year, whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year. Service Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects. Limit to members whose active participation in a service project contributed significantly to the goals of the organization. Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Team or Color Guard does not qualify for the service ribbon. Physical Fitness Ribbon. Awarded by the SASI for sustained participation in a locally developed physical fitness program. The bronze P device will be awarded to any cadet scoring in the 85th percentile on the Presidential Challenge of the Physical Fitness Program. Specific requirements on the Presidential Challenge of Physical Fitness can be found on Cyber Campus at Library/HQ Library/Physical Fitness Programs. All guidance must be included in the unit Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instruction. Note: If a cadet has earned this ribbon more than once, wear a second ribbon with bronze P device to the right of the original ribbon. Do not mix P device with clusters. Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. The SASI awards this ribbon based on locally developed criteria, which must be included in the unit Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instructions.The recruiting ribbon is awarded for presenting an outstanding image during recruiting events such as 8th grade Parent Night and middle school recruiting events. Additionally, a student is awarded the ribbon for recruiting one of his peers into the ROTC program. Activities Ribbon. Awarded for participation in cocurricular activities other than Drill, Color Guard, and Saber teams. These include, but are not limited to orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs, AFJROTC academic teams, and AFJROTC sports teams. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of membership beginning with the second year. The SASI awards this ribbon using locally developed criteria which must be included in the Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instruction. Attendance Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an academic term. Good Conduct Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports from other staff or faculty in an academic term, if approved by the SASI. Dress and Appearance Ribbon. Awarded for wearing uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards, if approved by the SASI. Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for completion of each AS year. CAP Awards. Only five CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaatz Award, General Ira C. Eaker Award, Amelia Earhart Award, General Billy Mitchell Award, and the General J. F. Curry Achievement Award) may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. Units should contact the nearest CAP unit to obtain awards, invite presenters, or obtain any guidance on criteria or presentation. A unit locator can be found at http://www.cap.gov/join/unitlocator/html |
LA-20062 is organized in accordance with the proper structure of all military organizations. There exists an overlying higher-headquarters, a functional unit chain of command, and the “Bulldog Group”, cadet chain of command.