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FL-023 Deland H.S.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (AFJROTC)
Parent Survival Guide
Current as of 5 Sep 2014
Table of Contents
1.
AFJROTC Program Mission and Goals
2.
AFJROTC Basics
3.
Admission
4.
Transfer
5.
Disenrollment
6.
Aerospace Science Curriculum, Instructor and Grading
7.
Leadership Curriculum, Instructor and Grading
8.
Cadet Evaluation Board (CEB)
9.
Uniform Wear, Care and Standards
10. Uniform Grading Standards
11. Inspections
12. Parades
13. Ranks
14. Officer & Enlisted Ranks
15. Awards and Decorations
16. AFJROTC Varsity Letters
17. Community Service
18. Family, Cadet & Social Events
19. Volunteering/Parent Boosters/JROTC Family Orientation Night
20. Communication
21. School & Parent Boosters Volunteer Forms
End-of-Guide: UNIFORM RANK, NAME TAG, RIBBON & BADGE PLACEMENT
1. AFJROTC Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is to “build
better citizens for America”. The goals of the Deland H.S. AFJROTC Program are to instill in our high
school cadets the values of:
● Citizenship
● Service to the United States
● Personal Responsibility
● A sense of accomplishment
2. AFJROTC Basics
 Leadership
 Discipline
 High Standards
 Hard work
 Organization
 Military training
 Rewards
3. Admission
To be eligible for membership and continuance in the AFJROTC Program, each cadet must be:
● In a grade above the eighth grade.
● A citizen of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence.
● Enrolled and attending a regular course of instruction at Deland High School.
● Physical Fitness, students must be capable to participate in the school’s standard physical
education program.
Note: Handicapped students, with the concurrence of the principal, may participate.
Each cadet must comply with the rules and regulations of the JROTC Program, and must accept
responsibility for care and maintenance of both the Air Force Service Dress (Class A and B) and the
Air Force Physical Training Uniforms (AFPTU).
4. Transfer
Transfer of students from Army, Navy or other AFJROTC units may be admitted with full credit for
training already received and documented. A cadet’s rank, ribbons and other badges may transfer
pending verification and approval of SASI/ASI.
5. Disenrollment
Cadets will not be disenrolled from the AFJROTC program without approval of the SASI. A cadet can
be disenrolled for any of the following reasons:
Failure to maintain acceptable standards such as proper attitude, academic, dress and appearance
standards (haircut, shave, etc.), proper wear of uniform, lying, cheating, stealing, social media
etiquette, failure to adhere to the responsibilities of a cadet, NCO or officer, etc.
6. Aerospace Science Curriculum, Instructor and Grading
The Aerospace Science curriculum is instructed by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI)
Colonel (Retired) James R. Pugh and consists of four courses with each course normally covering a
single school year: Aerospace Science (AS) I, II, III & IV. The Aerospace Science curriculum covers
a range of topics such as air power history, general study of aeronautics and principals of flight,
cultural studies and exploration of space.
Each school year the curriculum taught will vary. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, your cadet will
be instructed on the Aerospace Science curriculum, conduct in class worksheets and participate in
activities focused on the lessons being taught. Cadets will be tested throughout the semester on their
comprehension of the curriculum. The Aerospace Science Curriculum counts for 40 percent of
overall grade.
7. Leadership Curriculum, Instructor and Grading
The Leadership curriculum is instructed by the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) Master Sergeant
(Retired) Treena M. Merk and builds on the fundamentals learned in the Aerospace Science
curriculum. The Leadership curriculum covers a range of topics such as military customs and
courtesies, proper uniform dress and appearance, drill and ceremonies, organizational and
management instructions, communication skills, problem solving and team building.
Each cadet must be willing to make adjustments to their attitude, self-discipline, self-control, and
maturity level according to program standards. Cadet leaders are responsible for conducting most
leadership activities. The SASI and ASI will train and mentor the cadet leaders, then the cadet
leaders will train the rest of the cadet corps.
The following will be used in determining leadership grades: uniform inspections, drill evaluations,
dressing out for PT/PT participation, parade practice and parade participation. Per the JROTC
syllabus, cadets are required to march in four parades: Homecoming, Veteran’s Day, Christmas and
Mardis Gras and will received 100 points (summative) grade for each parade.
Additionally, at the beginning and end of the school year, cadets are tested on cadet jobs: support
staff, chain of command, enlisted and officer ranks and the names of all current cadet leadership. The
Leadership Curriculum counts for 40 percent of the cadet’s overall grade.
8. Cadet Evaluation Board (CEB)
The Cadet Evaluation Board’s purpose is to determine if cadets fail to comply with JROTC standards
of conduct and behavior, to recommend cadets for promotion/demotion in position/rank or to
investigate alleged violations of the Cadet Handbook or Honor Code. If a cadet has not been an
example for other cadets to follow (for example: bad grades, disrespect of the uniform, not
participating in class, etc.) then they are subject for a Cadet Evaluation Board. During a CEB, cadet
leadership reviews all the facts of a situation then forwards all findings and recommendations to the
SASI, who must approve any action positive or disciplinary before such action is taken.
9. Uniform Wear, Care and Standards
Cadets will wear the designated dress uniform once each week on Tuesdays. There are many dress
and appearance rules that accompany wearing the uniform. The standards are established in Air
Force Instruction 36-2903, and its applicable supplements, AFJROTC Cadet Uniform and Award
Guide as well as the Deland AFJROTC Cadet Handbook. This survival guide highlights the basic
requirements for your cadet’s uniform wear.
Each cadet will be issued the following uniform items: Blue Service Coat, Light Blue Short Sleeve
Shirt, Pants, Skirt (Females ONLY), Flight Cap, Tie and/or Tie Tab, Black Socks and Shoes.
Additionally, they will be issued the following Air Force Physical Training Uniform (AFPTU): AF Tshirt and shorts. However, cadets have the option to wear their own fitness shorts or pants instead of
the issued shorts. As the weather cools down (October-November) cadets will be issued the
following: Windbreaker with liner and the AFPTU Sweat Shirt/Pants.
All uniform items need to be cleaned and well-kept. The following should be dry-cleaned ONLY on a
regular basis: Blue Service Coat, Pants, Skirt (Females ONLY) and the Windbreaker with liner.
However, the light blue uniform shirt may be washed, dried, and ironed at home. Additionally, the
Flight Cap, Tie and/or Tie Tab may be washed and dried as well, DO NOT IRON. Last, all physical
training uniform items Air Force T-shirt, shorts, sweat shirt and pants can be washed and dried as
normal.
NOTE: BEFORE TAKING UNIFORMS TO THE DRY-CLEANERS. REMOVE ALL NAME TAGS,
RANKS, RIBBONS, METALS & BADGES. CADETS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE LOST
OR DAMAGED ITEMS DUE TO NEGLIGENCE.
Cadets will wear their Physical Training uniforms once each week on Thursdays. This uniform may
be treated like any other piece of clothing you wear, but it cannot have any holes, rips, tears, and it
may not have any other markings on it besides cadet’s last name written with black sharpie on back
of t-shirt/sweatshirt located under the collar.
The uniform nor any parts of the uniform will be worn unless on uniform days, received prior
approval from SASI/ASI of if cadet is participating in official AFJROTC activities. Cadets are also
precluded from wearing mock, pseudo, other services', or other countries' uniforms or parts thereof to
school or school activities.
The four standards for wear of the Air Force uniform are: neatness, cleanliness, safety and military
image. The following are some basic uniform wear standards:
 The shirt shall be tucked neatly into the pants with the shirt facing aligned with the fly of
the pants and the edge of the belt buckle (gig line).
 The pants are designed to be worn at the wearer’s navel.
 Button all buttons, except for top button of the short sleeve shirt when not wearing a tie.
 Push the belt through the left front loop (males) or the right front loop (females) first, then all
loops around the waist.
 Place no bulky objects in pockets.
 Shoes must be shined including heels, welt and the outer edge of the sole. Socks must be
BLACK crew length without design (ankle socks are not authorized).
 The male fight cap is worn squarely on the head, tilted slightly to the wearer’s right.
 No hair will protrude from the front of headgear when properly worn.
 Whenever possible, check appearance in a mirror or ask someone to check for you.
 The skirt will hang naturally over the hips from the waist with a slight flare. Skirt length will be
no shorter than the top of the kneecap or longer than the bottom of the kneecap.
 When wearing the skirt it is mandatory to wear pantyhose at all times. Hosiery will be plain
commercial, sheer, nylon in neutral or dark brown that complement the uniform and the cadet’s
skin tone. Patterned hosiery is not authorized to be worn with any uniform. Hosiery is optional
with slacks.
Jewelry:
 Three rings per two hands are authorized. Excessive size, shape, or wearing them above the
knuckle are not authorized.
 A wristwatch may be worn.
 A conservative bracelet may be worn, but not on the same wrist as the watch. Bracelets must
not be plastic, rubber or string.
Earrings/Nose Rings/Other Body Piercings:
 Males will not wear any type of earring while in uniform.
 When in uniform, females may wear one earring in each ear at the bottom of ear
lobe. Earrings must be small gold, silver, or pearl and diamond. Earrings will be small and
spherical or round in appearance.
 When in uniform, males and females will not wear any type of nose or tongue rings or other
visible body piercing, including those that can be seen through the uniform or prohibit the
proper wear of the uniform.
 Nail Polish: Nail polish, if worn, will be a single color that does not distinctly contrast with the
female’s complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Examples of extreme
colors included, 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. Males will not wear nail polish.
Hair Standards:
 MALE: Hair must be neatly and cleanly trimmed, tapered, must not exceed 1 ¼ inches in bulk,
and will present a nicely groomed appearance. A neatly trimmed and tapered box-cut is
authorized for the back of the head. However, hair will not touch the ears nor the shirt collar
except the closely cut hair on the back of the neck. The hair in front will be groomed so that it
is not lower than the top of the eyebrows and will not protrude below the band of properly worn
headgear. In no case will the bulk or length of hair interfere with the proper wear of the issued
headgear. No visible grooming aids will be used.
 MALE: Sideburns will be neatly trimmed in the same manner as the hair. They will not extend
below the lowest part of the outside ear opening; will not be more than 1/2 inch wide, and will
end with a clean shaven horizontal line. Sideburns will not be "pork-chop" in shape but will be
square or oblong.
 Cadets will be clean-shaven when in uniform. This includes the cheeks, jaw line and
neck. Goatees are not authorized. A mustache may be worn. However, it will be neatly
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trimmed between the upper lip and the nose and will not extend beyond the edges of the
mouth or to the upper lip.
FEMALE: Hair will be styled so that it is no longer than the bottom edge of the blouse or
jacket/coat collar at the back of the neck and will not exceed 3 inches in bulk.
FEMALE: Only small conservative hair bands, combs and pins that match the natural hair
color may be worn (i.e., blonde, brunette, natural red, black). Hair must comply with bulk and
appearance standards. Ornaments are not authorized (i.e., beads, ribbons, jeweled pins).
Scrunches are not authorized.
FEMALE: While wearing the Air Force Physical Training Uniform, long hair will be secured but
may have loose ends and may extend below the collar; i.e. ponytails.
FEMALE: It will be styled to permit the proper wear of the issued headgear (beret or flight
cap). The hairstyle will not be excessively full or high on the head, but will be in good military
taste. If a wig, wiglet or extensions are worn, it will conform to the rules that apply for natural
hair. Females are not allowed to shave their head bald.
Good personal hygiene habits are expected of each cadet. Hair and fingernails are to be
clean. Fingernails shall be no longer than functional when typing.
Underclothing and socks MUST BE worn with all uniforms, black socks for the service and
white socks for the fitness uniform. Bathing, brushing teeth and wearing deodorant daily are
highly recommended so that offensive odors are eliminated insofar as possible.
10. Uniform Grading Standards
Each Tuesday is our designated service uniform day, if it is a parade week cadets are not required to
wear their uniform until the parade day, more details on this subject matter will be provided prior to
each parade.
All cadets are expected to properly wear the AFJROTC uniform within military and JROTC standards
the ENTIRE school day. If a cadet changes out of their uniform without prior approval from the Senior
Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) or Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI), the student’s grade will
reflect.
Dress and appearance standards are taught and enforced using Air Force Instruction 36-2903 and
local JROTC directives. Cadets receive a summative grade (100 points) for each service uniform
wear. If cadets do not wear the uniform on the designated day they will receive a 0 grade; there are
NO make-ups for failing to wear the appropriate uniform on the designated wear day.
EXCEPTION: if a cadet is absent on Tuesday they MUST wear their uniform the first day back to
school for a grade. If there are extenuating circumstances for a cadet unable to wear their uniform a
parent note, email, phone call or prior approval is REQUIRED. Failure to communicate issues will
result in a zero grade.
Repeat uniform discrepancies will result in the following points deducted: 1st time discrepancy is 10
points for enlisted cadets, 15 points for officer cadets, 2nd week in-a-row for same discrepancy is 20
points for enlisted cadets, 30 points for officer cadets, 3rd week in-a-row for same discrepancy is 30
points for enlisted cadets and 45 points for officer cadets.
For example, C/2 Lt Bulldog and C/SSgt Airpower forget to wear their ranks on their short-sleeved
blue shirt C/2 Lt Bulldog will lose 15 points while C/SSgt Airpower will lose 10 points from their
uniform grade. The following week C/2 Lt Bulldog and C/SSgt Airpower forget to wear their ranks on
their short-sleeved blue shirt again C/2 Lt Bulldog will lose 30 points while C/SSgt Airpower will lose
20 points from their uniform grade since it’s the same discrepancy twice in-a-row. The next week C/2
Lt Bulldog and C/SSgt Airpower forget to wear their ranks on their short-sleeved blue shirt yet again
C/2 Lt Bulldog will lose 45 points while C/SSgt Airpower will lose 30 points from their uniform grade
since it’s the same discrepancy now three times in-a-row.
This point reduction should deter cadets from having repeat discrepancies week after week.
All uniform rules can be found in AFI 36-2903, The Cadet Handbook given to cadets at the beginning
of each school year. Additionally, all uniform regulations, The Cadet Handbook, Parent Survival
Guide and other resources are located on our Deland H.S. JROTC Website at:
http://DelandAFJROTC.com/
11. Inspections
Cadets will be inspected on Tuesdays during class on compliance with uniform and grooming
standards. Wearing the military uniform is a privilege and all cadets should work diligently to ensure
their uniforms are neat, clean, present a professional image and that grooming standards are
followed. Uniform discrepancies will result in the following grade point deductions:
If a cadet changes out of the uniform during the school day without prior approval they will receive a 0
grade.
Boys must have an appropriate haircut and be shaved; hair must not touch ears, no thicker than 1 ¼
inches.
Girls need to wear hair up with same hair color hair ties/pins. Girls’ hair should not exceed 3 inches
in bulk. Females hair cannot go exceed below bottom of collar. Also, no faddish hairstyles or
coloring is allowed while in uniform (pink, blue, purple, green, etc.).
Girls may wear either the pants or skirt; however, if wearing the skirt pantyhose MUST be worn;
discrepancies will result in 15 points deducted. Cadets should plan ahead for rips and/or torn
pantyhose. Cadets may not wear the skirt without pantyhose. Additionally, if cadet fails to wear
pantyhose two or more times the skirt will be turned-in (within 5 school days/dry-cleaned) and cadet
will lose privilege to wear the skirt. A 3- paragraph essay will be required explaining why the cadet’s
skirt should be returned after cadet's repeated disregard for proper wear standards. The SASI, ASI
and Top 5 Cadets will review the essay and make the decision for the cadet’s skirt return or not and
when.
Officer Cadets: if officer fails to wear rank (uniform/flight cap) or name tag 15 points will be
deducted; after two failures cadet will lose rank temporarily and be required to meet a Cadet
Evaluation Board (CEB) to determine if they should have it reinstated or lose it permanently. Each
uniform discrepancy/borrowed items are 15 points each.
 If Cadet Bulldog is a 2Lt (officer cadet) and forgot to shave (15 points), forgot his shortsleeve shirt ranks (15 points) and forgot his fight cap w/ 2Lt rank (30 points) the total
points deducted for failing to wear the uniform properly would be 100-60= 40 points
(summative) uniform grade.
Enlisted Cadets: Each uniform discrepancy/borrowed items will result in 10 points each deduction.
The exception is pantyhose discrepancy will result in 15 points.
 For example, if Cadet Airpower is an SSgt (enlisted cadet) and forgot to shave (10
points), forgot his ranks (10 points) and forgot his fight cap (10 points) the total points
deducted for failing to wear the uniform properly would be 100-30= 70 points
(summative).
Each Thursday is Physical Training (PT) Day. All cadets must have a fitness and parental consent
form signed and on file before participating in the JROTC Fitness Program. All medical conditions
identified on medical consent forms are communicated to and copies are provided to Clinic personnel
in case of an emergency. Cadets who have medical conditions will be monitored at all times. Both
the SASI and ASI are certified in CPR. Cadets should have his/her inhalers, EPI-PENS, etc. readily
available in case of emergency.
Cadets must dress out in the Air Force Physical Training Uniform (AFPTU): AF T-shirt, AF issued
shorts or personal fitness shorts, socks and tennis shoes, OR the AF sweat shirt and pants, socks
and tennis shoes. Failure to wear the appropriate fitness uniform items will result in points deducted.
On Physical Training days cadets are graded on the following two items: dress out in appropriate
AFPTU and participation in PT activities. Cadets must participate in PT unless they have a written
excuse from a parent/legal guardian or doctor. Not dressing out in AFPTU, will result in 50 points
deducted out of a 100 formative grade. Additionally, not participating in PT activities will result in 50
points deducted out of a 100 formative grade. If cadets do not dress out in AFPTU they are still
required to participate; however, if the cadet chooses not to participate in PT they are required to
write a 5-paragraph essay about a fitness related topic.
The Physical Training Program counts for 20 percent of the cadet’s overall grade.
Cadets can miss one (1) PT session with a note from his/her parent/guardian then cadets must bring in
a note from a doctor. NO NOTE – NO EXCUSE!
12. Parades
All cadets are required to march in four parades a year: Deland Homecoming, Veteran’s Day,
Christmas and the Mardi Gras (Puppy) Parade. With prior SASI or ASI approval, cadets who are in
multiple groups/clubs must march in two parades with JROTC and the other two parades may be
marched with other group/clubs.
We always meet 1-hour prior to schedule start of parades @ COOKS CAFÉ BAKERY & EATERY
parking lot, formerly the Holiday House across the street from University Hotel (now a Stetson dorm)
@ the corner of W. Pennsylvania & Woodland Blvd. Plan ahead and leave early to avoid being late
due to road closures.
The Deland Police Dept. will block off Woodland Blvd. from Plymouth Ave on the North side to
Beresford Ave on the South side usually 2 hours prior to start of parades until 1-2 hours after
scheduled end-of-parades. Please plan on using alternate routes such as: Alabama & Amelia to the
East or Florida & Clara to the West.
If an extenuating circumstance arises cadets MUST contact the Cadet Group/Commander or their
designated Cadet Squadron or Flight/Commander via telephone (contact & information provided
during class).
For each parade, Color Guard or Drill Team members must wear the Class-A uniform (Service Coat,
pants, short-sleeve shirt w/ ascots and beret) all others will be in Class-B (pants, pants or skirts
(Females ONLY), short sleeve shirt and flight cap (no coat/no tie). No sunglasses or chewing gum
are permitted. Last, all cell phones MUST be turned-off during parade route.
Ladies have a choice of skirt or pants (not Color Guard or Drill Team). If wearing skirts panty hose
MUST be worn with flats or issued shoes, NO PUMPS permitted due to safety reasons; reference
AFI 36-2903 or Cadet Handbook for details.
Uniforms must be in outstanding condition with all badges, ribbons on the uniform as well as nametag
and ranks. Any cadet not in military uniform standards such as: needing a haircut/shave, out-ofregulations nail or hair color (ladies hair must be up above collar), wearing a wrinkled or dirty uniform,
wrong shoes or missing items (name tag, flight caps, etc.) WILL be sent home and receive a grade of
0 for the parade and a grade of 0 for a non-compliant uniform.
NOTE: This is part of the mandatory grading requirements for JROTC and will count as two
summative grades (100 pts each).
Cadets should eat a good meal & drink plenty of water beforehand due to limited water access during
parade.
At the end of each parade when dismissed cadets may go find his/her ride or stay and watch the rest
of the parade then meet their ride @ a predetermined meeting point.
NOTE: if cadets elect to stay and watch rest of parade they have two options for uniform
wear:
# 1: cadets may change completely out of their uniform OR # 2: cadets can keep their ENTIRE
uniform on.
Regardless of option, cadets will “either be ALL the way in or ALL the way out of the uniform”. No
ROTC issued shirt is to be worn with jeans/shorts or no t-shirt is to be worn with Air Force
pants/skirts/shoes. If elected to stay in uniform cadets are REQUIRED to wear their flight cap/berets
at all times while outside.
13. Ranks
Your cadet can progress through the ranks during their time in AFJROTC. However, this is only
possible if they demonstrate leadership qualities, citizenship and are examples for other cadets.
Cadets must first learn to be good followers, before they can become great leaders.
14. Officer & Enlisted Ranks
15. Awards and Decorations
The cadet awards and decorations program is designed to foster morale, incentives, esprit-de-corps,
and recognize outstanding cadet performance in academics and leadership or for specific display of
valor. Guidance can be found in Air Force ROTC Instruction 36-2001 for specific eligibility for
AFJROTC Awards. The ribbon chart can be found in the Cadet Handbook or on our Deland JROTC
website. Awards, Medals, ribbons, and certificates may be awarded in the following categories:
(1) Gold and Silver Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and citation. The Gold Valor
Award recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a
cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. The Silver Valor Award is
awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of
the Gold Valor Award.
(2) Cadet Humanitarian Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate and recognizes
humanitarian effort or performance by cadets involving actions above & beyond the call of duty.
(3) Community Service with Excellence Award. It consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended
to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning, organization,
directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly benefits the local
community. This is an award given to key leader(s) of the project.
(4) Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This award consists of a medal and ribbon and is
presented to a third-year cadet. The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal
characteristics and eligibility criteria: Positive attitude toward AFJROTC and school, Outstanding
personal appearance (Uniform and grooming), Display personal attributes such as initiative,
judgment, and self-confidence, Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for
customs), Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change) and
Possession of the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions.
(5) Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military
services. It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WW I military pilots
who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice
which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to
encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. The
medal is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Daedalian in the village of
Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax
and feathers. The award also includes a ribbon. This annual award recognizes one outstanding
third-year cadet that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country,
and service to the nation, indicates the potential and desire to pursue a military career, rank in the top
10% of their AFJROTC class and rank in the top 20% of their school class.
(6) American Legion Scholastic Award. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a
ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a scholastic scroll. This award is presented to
a third- or fourth-year cadet based on the cadet's overall scholastic achievements. The cadet must:
rank in the top 10% of the high school class, rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class,
demonstrate leadership qualities and actively participate in student activities.
(7) American Legion General Military Excellence Award. This award consists of a bronze medal
accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a torch. This award is
presented to a third- or fourth-year cadet based on the cadet's general military excellence. The cadet
must: rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class, demonstrate outstanding qualities in military
leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.
(8) Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal
and ribbon and is presented to a fourth-year cadet that meets the following criteria: rank in the top
25% of their AFJROTC class, rank in the top 25% of their high school class, demonstrate qualities of
dependability and good character, demonstrate adherence to military discipline, possess leadership
ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training.
(9) American Veterans (AMVETS) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon and
is presented to a cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as: a
positive attitude toward Air Force ROTC programs and service in the Air Force, personal appearance
(wearing of the uniform, posture, and grooming, but not physical characteristics per se), personal
attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self-confidence), officer potential (capacity for
responsibility, adaptability, and maintenance of high personal standards), obtained a grade of "A" in
their AS class, be in good scholastic standing in all classes at time of selection and presentation.
(10) Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal, ribbon,
and certificate. The recipient(s) must possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership
such as: positive attitude toward AS curriculum, outstanding personal appearance, attributes of
initiative, judgment, and self-confidence, courtesy, growth potential, responsibility, high productivity,
adaptability to change, demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive
convictions and rank in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.
(11) Military Order of World Wars Award. This award consists of a bronze medal pendant,
certificate, and ribbon and is presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to
continue the aerospace science program the following school year. Selection is based on
outstanding accomplishments or service to the JROTC unit.
(12) Military Officers Association of America (MOOA) Award. This award consists of a medal
pendant with ribbon and is presented annually to an outstanding third-year cadet who shows
exceptional potential for military leadership, be a member of the junior class, be in good academic
standing, be of high moral character, show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country and
show exceptional potential for military leadership.
(13) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon
and is presented to a third- or fourth-year cadet who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program
and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership, has a positive attitude toward
AFJROTC, has outstanding military bearing and conduct, possess strong positive personal attributes
(such as courtesy, dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation), demonstrate patriotism
(being a member of the color guard or drill team) and actively promote Americanism, demonstrate
leadership potential, attain a grade of "B" in AFJROTC with an overall average grade of "C" in all
subjects for the previous semester, be active in student activities and not have been a previous
recipient of this award.
(14) National Sojourners Award. This award consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate,
recognizing an outstanding second- or third-year cadet who contributed the most to encourage and
demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus. This cadet must: be in the top
25% of their academic class, encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism, demonstrate
potential for outstanding leadership and not have previously received the award.
(15) Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal with
ribbon and recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet who must exhibit a high degree of leadership,
military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and not have previously received the award.
The cadet must be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class and be in the top 25% of their overall
class.
(16) Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award. This award consists of a medal, ribbon, and
certificate and recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet who must: contribute the most to
encourage Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community projects,
demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of class, demonstrate the qualities of
dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism and not have been a
previous recipient of this award.
(17) Military Order of the Purple Heart Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with a
ribbon and recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who demonstrates leadership ability.
The cadet must: have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country, hold a leadership position in
the cadet corps, be active in school and community affairs, attain a grade of "B" or better in all
subjects for the previous semester and not have been a previous recipient of this award.
(18) Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award. This annual award consists of a medal
pendant with a ribbon and recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who demonstrates
outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. They must be in the
top 25% of the AFJROTC class, demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline,
character, and citizenship and not have been a previous recipient of this award.
(19) Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. This award recognizes one deserving cadet
who displays a high degree of patriotism and demonstrates a high degree of academic excellence
and leadership quality.
(20) Sons of Confederate Veteran’s H.L. Hunley Award. This award consists of a medal, ribbon,
certificate and recognizes a rising second year cadet who has demonstrated the qualities of honor,
courage and a particular commitment to his/her unit throughout the school year.
(21) Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Award. This award
consists of a ribbon and certificate and is presented to cadets (may be first, second, or third-year
cadets) who attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class, be in good academic standing, actively
participate in cadet corps activities and participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs.
(22) The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Award. This award consists of a medal set, ribbon
and a certificate. At the SASI’s discretion for exceptional leadership is awarded to the most
outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in an enlisted rank. The cadet must have shown
outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school year.
(23) The Celebrate Freedom Foundation/ERAU Award. This award consists of a ribbon and
certificate and is awarded at the SASI’s discretion, for outstanding performance in academics and
cadet corps activities as a first or second year cadet.
(24) National Society United States Daughters of 1812 Award. This award consists of a medal
and ribbon and is presented to a cadet that meets the following criteria: rank in the top 25% of their
AS class, rank in the top 25% of their high school class, demonstrate qualities of dependability and
good character, demonstrate adherence to military discipline and possess leadership ability and a
fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training.
(25) The Air Commando Association Award. This award consists of a ribbon and a certificate and
is awarded at the SASI’s discretion for completing a one page essay on a historical AF Special
Operations mission possessing the 13 critical attributes of success; integrity, self-motivation,
intelligence, self-discipline, perseverance, adaptability, maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership,
skilled, physical fitness, and family strength.
(26) The Daughters of the American Colonists Award. This award consists of a medal, ribbon and
is presented to a cadet that meets the following criteria: rank in the top 25% of their AS class, rank in
the top 25% of their high school class, demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character,
demonstrate adherence to military discipline and possess leadership ability and a fundamental and
patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training.
(27) Distinguished Unit Award (DUA). Units may be awarded the Distinguished Unit Award or the
Distinguished Unit Award W/Merit. Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit
is selected by Headquarters AFJROTC to receive the DUA. DUA W/Merit can only be earned during
an inspection year. Inspections are conducted every 3 years from HQ AFJROTC.
(28) Outstanding Organization Award (OOA). Units may be awarded the OOA based on criteria
from HQ AFJROTC.
(29) Outstanding Flight Ribbon.
determined by the SASI.
Awarded to members of the outstanding flight under criteria
(30) 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 and presented during an
inspection year. All currently enrolled cadets may be considered and specific consideration is given
to cadets previously recognized for superior performance.
(31) Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. Awarded to an outstanding cadet of high moral character,
demonstrates positive personal attributes, displays outstanding military potential, and attains
academic and military excellence.
(32) Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at SASI’s discretion for outstanding performance in a position of
leadership as an AFJROTC cadet, in corps training activities. Ensures recognition of cadets who have
consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability, above and beyond expected performance.
(33) Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for significant achievement as part of the JROTC corps.
(34) Superior Performance Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding service rendered specifically on
behalf of AFJROTC. Presented for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature or
presented in recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional
when compared to other cadets. Also awarded for outstanding leadership as a Flight Commander,
Flight Sergeant or PT Sergeant
(35) Academic Ribbon. Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade
point average of 3.0 for one academic term, in addition to an "A" average in AFJROTC.
(36) Leadership School Ribbon. Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school
program of at least 5 days duration. Add a silver star for outstanding performance or leadership
ability at a Leadership School. Award of silver star is limited to up to 10% of the class. This ribbon
may only be earned once.
(37) Special Teams Competition Ribbon. Awarded to team members for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an
Air Force or Joint Service Competition to include Color Guard Teams, Drill Teams, Academic Bowl
Teams, etc.
(39) Co-curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at SASI’s discretion for leadership in
AFJROTC co-curricular activities (such as dining-in or military ball chairperson, etc.). Recipient must
have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of
others.
(40) Drill Team Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who have actively participated in Drill Team events
(attend practices, marched in at least 2 of 4 parades and other criteria established at discretion of ASI
& Drill Team Commander).
(41) Color Guard Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who have actively participated in Color Guard events
(attend practices, performances (football games/Veteran’s & Memorial Day events/marched in
parades and other criteria established at discretion of SASI & Color Guard Commander).
(42) Good conduct Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no suspensions or referrals of any kind, no
adverse reports from other staff or faculty for the entire school year.
(43) Service Ribbon. Awarded for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC
service projects. Each cadet must have served a minimum of 12 community service hours.
(44) Health and Wellness (PT) Ribbon. Awarded for participation in the Health and Wellness
physical fitness program. All cadets who participate in the wellness program will receive the Health
and Wellness ribbon. All cadets who participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness program will
receive a second Health and Wellness ribbon. All percentiles will be automatically computed in
WINGS and the following stars will be earned according to the individual scores: (a) Bronze Star- 7584 percentile, (b) Silver Star- 85-95 percentile and the (c) Gold Star – 96-100 percentile.
(45) Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. Must
attend 3 recruiting trips or recruit 1 new cadet for current SY. New cadets recruited must stay in at
least one semester and be in good standing.
(46) Activities Ribbon. Awarded for participation in 2 of 3 activities: (4-parades, all JROTC picnics
and/or Military Ball).
(47) Attendance Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no more than 3 excused absences and no
unexcused absences per academic year.
(48) Dress and Appearance Ribbon. Awarded for wearing uniform on all designated uniform days,
missing no more than 3 total uniform days (Tuesdays/Thursdays) and conforming with all AFJROTC
dress and appearance standards.
(49) Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for completion of each AS year.
16. AFJROTC Varsity Letters
All cadets have the opportunity to earn a JROTC varsity letter; however, it takes hard work and
dedication to earn it. Cadets must be committed to the program and the corps. In order to earn a
letter cadets must put in extra time after school to earn points. Cadets must earn 1000 points during
the course of an entire school year; points do not carry over from year-to-year. Points are awarded
for after-school activities such as: PT, Color Guard, Drill Team, marching and Kitty Hawk tutoring.
Also, for every JROTC event such as picnics, parades, the haunted house, awards and promotions.
See Cadet Handbook for break-out of event and activity points.
17. Cadet Community Service
AFJROTC cadets participate in many community service events throughout the year. Community
service events are OPTIONAL but highly encouraged to promote better citizenship. Our cadets
participate in the following events: American Legion Auxiliary Car Washes, 100 Deputies 100 Kids
wrapping of gifts and party set-up, Orange City Sorosis Club Haunted House, Memorial Day Flagson-Graves, local Neighborhood Center Food and Toy Drives, Adopt-A-Highway, campus clean-up,
Red Ribbon Week and many others.
18. Family, Cadet & Social Events
Each school year our cadets and Parent Boosters work hard to host a variety of fun-filled events that
focus on military tradition and cadet camaraderie. The emphasis is to bring together the entire
AFJROTC family which includes current and alumni cadets and their families. Over the school year
our unit hosts the following: Community Service Events (American Legion Auxiliary Car Washes, 100
Deputies 100 Kids wrapping of gifts and party set-up, Orange City Sorosis Club Haunted House,
Memorial Day Flags-on-Graves, local Neighborhood Center Food and Toy Drives), family picnics
(Fall, Winter & Spring), Military Ball (December), Annual Awards Ceremony (April) & Military Dining
Out (May). Family members are highly encouraged and welcomed to attend and help out with
cadet functions.
19. Volunteering/Parent Boosters/JROTC Family Orientation Night
The Deland H.S. JROTC Parent Booster Club's mission is to support the overall program, cadets and
instructors throughout the school year. It is a great opportunity for you as parents to get involved with
the program your cadet is in. It assists in raising funds for the purposes of the JROTC corps by
helping supply office/classroom materials, equipment, Summer Leadership School activities, morale
building functions such as family picnics, Military Ball, Dining Out, etc. necessary for the care &
improvement of the JROTC program.
Each year Deland High School AFJROTC FL-023 parents give their time and talents to assist staff
and students to help with Booster Club activities and fundraising. Volunteers are critical to the
success of many AFJROTC programs and activities. Opportunities to help vary in the time required.
Options for day, evening and weekend hours are available. All efforts and time are on a "volunteer
basis" and any parent, grandparent or other family members are greatly appreciated by offering their
talents and helping hands to make this program a success.
Parent Booster meetings are held on a monthly or as needed basis and EVERYONE is welcome,
encouraged to attend and get involved. Communication about volunteer opportunities or help needed
will be sent via our Parent Booster Secretary. If you would like to be put on the Parent Boosters
contact list please send an email to the following: delandafjrotc@aol.com
Please consider becoming a parent volunteer today by filling out the form in section 19 and emailing
or turning it in to the DHS AFJROTC Parent Boosters.
Lastly, to help provide a better understanding on what the JROTC program is and cadet expectations,
there will be a JROTC Family Orientation Night. This will happen early in the school year and a
second session during the second semester to help answer questions and clarify program
expectations. Please join us for an evening of food, fellowship and program details. Information on
the Family Orientation Night will be emailed, posted on our Parent Boosters Facebook page, JROTC
website or sent home via a letter with your cadet. Please plan on attending, you’ll be glad you did. 
20. Communication
Weekly emails about upcoming school or JROTC events will be communicated via the following
means: parent school email list, Parent Boosters Facebook page DeLand Afjrotc Parent Boosters,
JROTC website http://DelandAFJROTC.com or a letter sent home with your cadet. We make every
effort to communicate what is going on; however, we do realize our cadets tend to forget to pass the
information on to you.
If you would like to be put on the school parent email list please send an email to the following email:
TMMERK@volusia.k12.fl.us .
To be put on the Parent Boosters email list please see Parent Boosters information above or contact:
delandafjrotc@aol.com
We also use the Remind 101 system which is a phone messaging system that will send out a mass
text with JROTC reminders. To subscribe, text the code @delandj to (386) 262-1383.
Any other questions or concerns can be answered by your Cadet’s Handbook, or by contacting the
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) Colonel Pugh via JRPUGH@volusia.k12.fl.us
or 386-822-6909 EXT: 2-3402
Or the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) MSgt Treena Merk via TMMERK@volusia.k12.fl.us
or (386) 822-6909 EXT: 2-3360
21. School & Parent Boosters Volunteer Forms
Throughout the year, we are always need support and help from parent volunteers. If you would like
to volunteer your time and talents during the school day or with JROTC after-school activities you will
need a volunteer form on file and approved. This is a mandated form from the school district for
anyone working with students. You can download the form at
http://delandhs.org/Info/Volunteer/application.pdf and have your cadet turn-in the paperwork to MSgt
Merk or mail the application to:
Deland High School
c/o Ms. Shirley Little
800 N. Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724u ant to volunteer at our school? Volunteers can help in several ways including
club
Deland High School
AFJROTC Parent Boosters Volunteer Form
Full Name(s): Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Alternative Phone: Email: Secondary Email: Cadet’s Name Cadet’s Cell Phone Cadet’s Flight & Graduate Year How would you like to be contacted?  Text  Facebook  Email  Phone call  Other (Please Specify) Please check the volunteer position(s) you are interested in. We welcome your help in one or many areas. 
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_____AS NEEDED – You will be contacted to help on an “As Needed” basis. You choose the volunteer jobs that fit your schedule and interests. Examples include helping set up at Picnics, or pinning ribbons at parades, etc. It’s up to you what you accept to do. _____Picnics (3 each school year) – Help with set‐up, Organize Food, clean up, etc. _____1st _____2nd _____3rd _____Sorosis Club Haunted House We will need parents to take shifts supervising the cadets during the set up and tear down of the haunted house (weekend work) and parents to assist with make‐up and costumes during the haunted house dates (nights and weekends).  ____ Talent Show – Help with costumes, decorating, collecting tickets  _____Military Ball Organizing Committee – Help w/ planning & decorating for Military Ball in December  _____Awards Ceremony – Help get awards organized for the ceremony  _____Dining Out – Help with planning, organizing & decorating for dinner @ end‐of‐the year.  _____Not Listed – If you have a talent that you have and would like to donate it to Parent Boosters, please let us know. Anything, no matter what…..is greatly appreciated. This can be anything from giving rides to cadets to helping with homework. Nothing is too small. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Community Service Events: (Please choose all that apply) _____Red Ribbon Week _____100 Deputies _____Campus Clean‐up _____Adopt‐A‐Highway _____American Legion Auxiliary Car Washes _____Neighborhood Center Food & Toy Drives UNIFORM RANK, NAME TAG, RIBBON & BADGE PLACEMENT
AFJROTC BADGES
CADET MALE HEADGEAR
CADET FEMALE HEADGEAR
1. (Officers only) when placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in from
shoulder seam.
2. Shoulder tabs are centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1” below shoulder seam.
3. Unit patch on right sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.
4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia.
5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole sleeve and
center horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam.
6. AFJROTC patch on left sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.
7. Jacket will be closed to at least the halfway point.
8. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar.