CHAPTER 1: CADET KNOWLEDGE
Air Force Core Values
❖ Integrity First
❖ Service Before Self
❖ Excellence in All We Do
Cadet Honor Code
“I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do”
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.
AFJROTC Mission
"Develop Citizens of Character Dedicated to Serving Their Nation & Community”
FL-023 Mission
❖ Educate and Train High School Students in Citizenship
❖ Promote Community Service
❖ Instill Responsibility, Character, and Self-Discipline
❖ To Prepare Cadets for their Future Endeavors
FL-023 Motto
“Acta, Non Verba”
THE AIR FORCE SONG
Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to
meet our thunder, at 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!) Down we dive,
spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in
flame. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force
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A - ALPHA J- JULIET S- SIERRA 0000- 12am 1200- Noon
B - BRAVO K- KILO T- TANGO 0100- 1am 1300- 1pm
C- CHARLIE L- LIMA U- UNIFORM 0200- 2am 1400- 2pm
D- DELTA M- MIKE V- VICTOR 0300- 3am 1500- 3pm
E- ECHO N- NOVEMBER W- WHISKEY 0400- 4am 1600- 4pm
F- FOXTROT O- OSCAR X- X-RAY 0500- 5am 1700- 5pm
G- GOLF P- PAPA Y- YANKEE 0600- 6am 1800- 6pm
H- HOTEL Q- QUEBEC Z- ZULU 0700- 7am 1900- 7pm
I- INDIA R- ROMEO 0800- 8am 2000- 8pm
0900- 9am 2100- 9pm
1000- 10am 2200- 10pm
1100- 11am 2300- 11pm
*To convert military time +/- 12 hours (ex: 1815 - 12 = 6:15pm or 5:55pm + 12 = 1755 hours)
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Commander in Chief Honorable Joseph Biden
Secretary of Defense Honorable Antony Blinken
Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff General Mark A. Milley
Secretary of the Air Force Honorable Frank Kendall
Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Charles Q. Brown
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force CMSgt JoAnne S. Bass
CC, Air Education & Training Command Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson
Superintendent of USAFA Lt. Gen. Richard Clark
Commandant of USAFA Brigadier General Gavin P. Marks
Air University Commander Lt. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos
Commander, Holm Center Brigadier General Houston R. Cantwell
Director of Air Force ROTC Col. Johnny McGonigle
AFJROTC Regional Director Mr. Brian Buck
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin
Principal, Deland High School Mr. Michael Degirolmo
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Lt. Col. (ret.) Ramsamooj Reyes
Aerospace Science Instructor MSgt (ret.) Joshua Smith
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Cadet Chain Of Command
Cadet Group Commander C/Lt. Col Neil Klein
Cadet Deputy Group Commander C/Lt. Col Estefania Mendez
Cadet Group Superintendent C/CMSgt Addison Linan
Cadet Inspector General C/Lt. Col Isabel Colon-Torres
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There are two types of ranking systems:
❖ ENLISTED ranks: Airman Basic - Chief Master Sergeant
❖ OFFICERS ranks: Second Lieutenant- Colonel.
Among the enlisted ranking system there are three tiers: Airman ranks (Airman Basic –
Senior Airman), Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) (Staff Sergeant- Technical
Sergeant), and Senior NCOs (Master Sergeant – Chief Master Sergeant). The officer rank
structure also has three tiers, Company Grade (Second Lieutenant – Captain), Field
Grade (Major – Colonel), and General/Flag (Brigadier General – General).
*If a Senior NCOs rank has a diamond in the middle, it indicates they hold the position
of First Sergeant.
Disclaimer: Airman Basic has no actual physical rank therefore it is not on the chart, but it still
exists.
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Uniform Standards
Hair Standards
Hair-male and female. Will be clean, well-groomed, present a professional appearance,
allow proper wear of headgear, helmet or chemical mask and conform to safety requirements.
Will not contain excessive amounts of grooming aids (e.g., gel, mousse, pomade, or moisturizer),
appear lopsided, touch either eyebrow (Exception: female bangs), or end below an imaginary
line across the forehead at the top of the eyebrows that is parallel to the ground. If applied, dyes,
tints, bleaches and frostings must result in natural hair colors. Examples of natural hair colors are
brown, blonde, brunette, natural red or black. All Airmen are authorized to wear natural color
hair regardless of their natural born hair color, but when combined or frosted, the colors must
blend together so as to not present an unnatural appearance between colors. For example, hair
colors may be displayed as a “salt-and-pepper” look as this presents a naturally-blended hair
color and is, therefore, authorized. In contrast, ombre (blending of one color to another with
dyes, tints, bleaches and frostings) or black hair with blonde highlights and/or streaks and blonde
hair with black highlights and/or streaks do not present a natural appearance as they display
vastly different shades of natural hair colors and are, therefore, unauthorized for wear. Prohibited
hair color examples (not all inclusive) are burgundy, purple, orange, fluorescent or neon colors.
Wigs/Hairpieces/Extensions
Are authorized and will meet the same standard required for natural hair, be of good
quality, fit properly, and comply with safety, functionality and professionalism. (Note:
Extensions are still prohibited for males). Wigs/Hairpieces/Extensions will not be used to cover
unauthorized hair styles. Synthetic hair or other materials are not authorized when prohibited by
safety and mission requirements.
Female Hair
No minimum hair length, to a maximum bulk of 4 inches from scalp and allows proper wear of
headgear. Hair will end above the bottom edge of collar and will not extend below an invisible
line drawn parallel to the ground, both front to back and side to side unless pulled back and
secured or worn in an authorized ponytail or equivalent or long braid(s). If hair is pulled back
and secured behind the head, radius will not exceed 6 inches from the point where the hair is
gathered (i.e., no more than 6 inches to the left and 6 inches to the right, 12 inches total width;
and 6 inches protruding from where hair is gathered) and must allow for proper wear of
headgear. One or two braids or a single ponytail or equivalent may be worn down the Cadet’s
back with length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve
inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. The braid(s) or ponytail or equivalent
cannot be worn over the shoulder or pulled in front of the body. They shall extend down the
Cadet’s back. Bangs, or side-swiped hair, may touch eyebrows but will not touch or cover eyes.
When in doubt, assess correct length of hair with the Cadet standing in the position of attention.
Exception: While wearing the Physical Training Gear (PTG), long hair will be secured but may
have loose ends and may extend below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve
inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades
Pinned-up hair should be styled in a manner that prevents loose ends from extending upward on
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the head. When hair is in a bun, the bun must be a single bun; all loose ends must be tucked in
and secured. When hair is in a ponytail or equivalent, it must be a single ponytail or equivalent
that does not extend below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the
under arm through the shoulder blades.
Hair accessories
If worn, hair accessories (e.g., fabric scrunches, hairpins, combs, clips, headbands, elastic bands,
barrettes, etc.) must match hair color. Black hair accessories are authorized regardless of hair
color. Invisible hairnets are authorized; hairnet must match hair color. Hair must still comply
with bulk and appearance standards. Headgear must fit properly. Headbands or fabric scrunches
will not exceed two-inches in width. Ornaments are not authorized (i.e., ribbons, beads, jeweled
pins).
Locs, braids, twists, micro-braids, french braids, dutch braids and cornrows are authorized. Locs
are defined as portions of hair that have been intentionally or unintentionally fused together to
form a loc or locs. A braid or twist is two or more portions of interwoven hair. If adding
additional hair, it must be a natural-looking color (similar to the individual's hair color) and
conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme). Multiple locs,
braids, twists or cornrows may come together down the back in one or two braids or a single
ponytail, must not exceed length and bulk standard. Headgear must fit properly. All locs, braids
and twists, when worn will be of uniform dimension, no wider than one inch, with natural
spacing between the locs, braids, and twists and must be tightly interwoven to present a neat,
professional, and well-groomed appearance. When worn, multiple locs, braids, or twists shall be
of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approximately ¼ inches), show no more than ¼ inch of
scalp between the locs, braids, or twists and must be tightly interwoven to present a neat,
professional appearance. A braid/twist must continue to the end of the hair without design and
following the contour of the head, and may be worn loose or in a secured style within hair
standards. Exception: Micro-braids or twists are not required to continue to the end of the hair.
Unauthorized: Mohawk, mullet or etched design.
Male Hair
Tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without headgear. A
tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the Cadet's hair so that it
conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point without
eccentric directional flow, twists, or spiking. A block-cut is permitted with tapered appearance.
Hair will not exceed 2 ½ inches in bulk, regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural termination
point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck to touch the collar. Hair
will not protrude under the front band of headgear. Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight
or flattop cuts are authorized. Prohibited examples (not all- inclusive) are Mohawk, mullet,
cornrows, dreadlocks or etched shapes and/or design. Airmen may have one (cut, clipped or
shaved) front to back, straight-line part, not slanted or curved, on either side of their head, above
the temple. Part will not exceed 4 inches length or ¼ inch width. Men are not authorized hair
extensions.
Sideburns
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If worn, sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), and will not extend below the
bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a clean-shaven horizontal line.
Mustaches
Male Airmen may have mustaches; however, they will be conservative (moderate, being within
reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of
the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the
mouth.
Beards
Beards are not authorized unless for medical reasons, when authorized by a medical official, or
as authorized pursuant to a request for a religious accommodation. Beard wear authorized for
religious reasons are governed by Attachment 8 of DAFI 36-2903. When authorized for medical
reasons, Cadets will keep all facial hair trimmed not to exceed ¼ inch in length. Individuals
granted a shaving profile may shave or trim their facial hair to present a neat, clean, professional
image. If necessary for medical reasons, facial hair will be kept neat and conservative (moderate,
being within required limits (not more than ¼ inch); not excessive or extreme).
Male Hair (Drill Team and Honor Guard)
Hair will not exceed ¼ inch in length. Hair will be either buzz cut or skin fade, no faddish styles
or large bulk on the top of the head. Hair will not touch ears, collar, or protrude below the outer
edge of headgear.
Fingernails
Male Airmen are not authorized to wear nail polish. If worn by females, nail polish will be a
single color that does not detract from the uniform, nor can the nail polish be extreme in color.
Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright
(fire engine) red and florescent colors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-
tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼
inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well groomed. Fingernails must
not interfere with the performance of assigned duties. Fingernails must not hinder proper fit of
prescribed safety equipment or uniform items.
Cosmetics
Male Airmen are not authorized to wear cosmetics. Female Airmen may wear cosmetics;
however, if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not
excessive or extreme) and in good taste. Eyelash extensions are authorized, however, extensions
will be Cadet’s natural eyelash color and will not exceed 14 millimeters in length. Eyelash
extensions will not hinder wear of protective eye wear or any type of headgear. Female Airmen
will not wear shades of lipstick that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme colors. Some
examples of extreme colors include but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire-
engine) red, and fluorescent colors. Cosmetics will not be worn during field conditions.
Body Piercing/Ornamentation
With the exception of earrings for women, all cadets are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or
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displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, eye
brows, lips, or any exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform). In civilian attire on
official duty. With the exception of earrings for women, all cadets are prohibited from attaching,
affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to and/or through the ear, nose,
tongue, eye brows, lips, or any exposed body part (includes visible through clothing).
Body Alteration/Modification
Intentional alterations and/or modifications to a Cadet’s body that result in a visible, physical
effect that disfigures, deforms or otherwise detracts from a professional military image are
prohibited.
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Jewelry
Will be plain and conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or
extreme) as determined by the SASI.
Shoes & Socks
Male and female cadets with the issued shoes MUST wear tall black socks.
When wearing the skirt, females MUST wear Pantyhose that are neutral, dark
brown, black, off black or dark blue shades that complement the uniform and
your skin tones.
Females have the option of the issued shoes, which hold the same standards as
the males,but also shined flats (slip-on) or heels (pumps no higher than 3 inches)
are authorized. NO faddish styles (extreme toes, pointed or squared, or extreme
heel shape).
AS 100 and 200 cadets are NOT permitted to purchase and wear patent
leather/clarino (corfam) low quarters.
*Shoes must always be shined at high gloss.
Uniform Types
❖ The Service Dress uniform consists of the service coat, long
or short sleeve blue shirt, necktie/tabs, and pants or skirts.
All insignia, ribbons, badges, name tags, and cords (left
shoulder) must be worn on the service coat.
❖ The Service Uniform combination consists of the short
sleeve shirt and the blue slacks/skirt. The shirt must be
tucked into the slacks/ skirt unless a female cadet is
wearing the princess cut shirt. Ribbons are optional for
wear with this uniform. Air Force tradition dictates that
enlisted cadets should wear ribbons, and officers should
not.
❖ The Service Plus uniform is service uniform with tie/tab
and mandatory wear of ribbons
❖ If cadets choose to wear the long sleeve blue shirt,
they MUST wear a tie/tab.
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Gig Lines & Skirts
❖ The gig line aligns the shirt, belt buckle, and fly on the pants. The belt is threaded
through ALL the loops to the left of the body for males, to the right of the body for
females. When buckled, only the metal tab on the tip of the belt will show.
❖ The skirt MUST be no shorter than the top of the kneecap nor longer than the bottom of
the kneecap. Pantyhose must be worn with the skirt (see shoes and socks section for
specifics).
Nametags
❖ On the Service Dress coat, the name tag for both male and female
uniforms MUST be centered on the right side between the arm seem and lapel with the
bottom edge parallel to the top of the welt pocket
❖ On the Service uniform, the female name tag is to be centered on the right side even with
1 1Ú2 inch higher or lower than the first exposed button. The female’s anatomy will help
to decide whether it should be below or above the first exposed button.
❖ On the Service uniform the male name tag should be centered on the right side between
the top of the upper right pocket and the pocket button.
PT Uniform
❖ While wearing the PT uniform, adherence to the dress and appearance standards such as
facial hair, hair bulk, headphones, jewelry, gum, and other Air Force standards MUST be
adhered too.
❖ Except (CHWP) uniform for females, hair lengths that would be below the bottom edge
of the collar will be pinned-up with no loose ends (ex. Ponytails).
❖ CHWP days are designated to be on Fridays unless told otherwise.
❖ The CHWP uniform consists of the following: JROTC shorts, JROTC shirt, athletic
shoes, hat, and water bottle.
❖ Wearing the improper uniform or not having your CHWP uniform will result in a ZERO
for the day.
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Airman Battle Uniform/Operational Camouflage Pattern (ABU/OCP)
❖ ABUs/OCPs are given to cadets by the discretion of the SASI or ASI.
❖ ALL hair, jewelry, nail polish, and Air Force standards are required while wearing this
uniform.
❖ Blouses MUST always be worn except for on the JROTC compound.
❖ Failure to wear ABUs/OCPs or wear them properly may result in them being taken away.
Miscellaneous
❖ Headphones are not to be used while in uniform. (travel, bus/car/etc.)
❖ ALL loose threads MUST be trimmed off.
❖ Hands are to be kept OUT of all pockets.
❖ Gum is NOT permitted while in uniform.
❖ NO Public Display of Affection (PDA) like kissing, holding hands, or hugging is allowed
in any uniform or while within the JROTC area.
❖ NO headgear of any kind (exception: religious attire, must be approved by Holm Center)
within any building in the JROTC area, or while acting in official capacity as an
AFJROTC cadet.
Drill Basics
❖ Drill: The orderly movement of a formation from one place to another.
❖ Parts of a Command: There are two parts of a command, the PREPARATORY
COMMAND and COMMAND OF EXECUTION. For example, when giving the
command “forward march”, “FORWARD” is the preparatory command (command
preparing what to do) and “MARCH” is the command of execution (telling you to
execute the command).
❖ Commands: All commands MUST be called from the position of attention. When
calling commands, the cadet should use their diaphragm to better pronounce
commands.
❖ Stationary Movements: The drill positions of attention and parade rest are two examples
but are not the only ones. Some commands, such as present arms and order arms, can be
stationary movements as well as left, right, and about face.
❖ Marching the Flight: Drill movements/commands MUST be given at the position of
attention. When given the command to march you must step off on your left foot and stay
on step with the other cadets in your formation. Staying on step means that your left or
right foot is striking the ground at the same time.
❖ Fall In and Fall Out: To fall into any formation the command “fall in” must be given.
To leave any formation the command “fall out” must be given
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Important History and Knowledge
❖ Air Force Birthday: On September 18th, 1947 the United States Air Force officially
became an independent service.
❖ FL-023 Birthday/ AFJROTC Birthday: The first AFJROTC programs were opened in
1966. The Deland High School AFJROTC unit was created in 1967.
❖ Air Force Colors: The colors that represent the Air Force are Ultramarine Blue and Air
Force Yellow.
❖ AFJROTC Lamp and Arrows: The lamp on the AFJROTC patch means knowledge.
The arrow on the AFJROTC patch means looking to the future.
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