Lesson 1 Organization of the AFJROTC Organization of the AFJROTC A. Define, Describe, or Identify: 1. Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) The SASI is responsible for the overall function and management of the Air Force Junior ROTC unit. The SASI selects the cadet wing/group/squadron commander and staff members. P 6. 2. Flights Two or more elements of the cadet corps unit. P 6. 3. Squadron Two or more flights of the cadet corps units. P 6. 4. Groups Two or more squadrons of the cadet corps units. Groups have a corps size of 250 cadets or less. P 6. B. Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blank with the word or words needed to complete the statement. 1. The maximum grade for the position of wing commander in a cadet wing would be. P 8 and 13. 2. allowed female students to be counted toward enrollment in Junior ROTC units. P 5. 3. In, females were first admitted to the AFJROTC program. P 5. 4. organized the first Junior ROTC programs in in a public high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming. P 4. 5. The authorized a junior course for non-college military schools, high schools, and other non-preparatory schools. P 4. 6. also known as the, directed the secretaries of each military branch to establish and maintain Junior ROTC units at public and private secondary schools that apply and are eligible, according to the regulations established by each secretary. P 4. 767
C. Short Answer (Things to Think About): Write a short answer to each question. 1. What is the mission of Air Force Junior ROTC programs? P 5. 2. What are the objectives of Air Force Junior ROTC programs? P 5. D. Multiple Choice: Circle the letter that correctly completes the statement. 1. The maximum grade for the Vice Commander in a cadet wing is. P 8, 13. a. Cadet Lt Col b. Cadet Capt c. Cadet Maj d. Cadet Col 2. The maximum grade for the Superintendent of a cadet wing is. P 8, 13. a. Cadet MSgt b. Cadet SMSgt d. Cadet TSgt 768
3. The maximum grade for the First Sergeant in a cadet wing is. P 8, 13. a. Cadet SMSgt b. Cadet TSgt d. Cadet MSgt 4. The maximum grade for the Flight Sergeant in a cadet group is. P 8, 14. a. Cadet TSgt b. Cadet SrA d. Cadet MSgt 5. The maximum grade for the Guidon Bearer in a cadet group is. P 8, 14. a. Cadet TSgt b. Cadet SMSgt d. Cadet MSgt 6. The maximum grade for the Squadron Commander in a cadet group is. P 8, 14. a. Cadet Col b. Cadet Maj c. Cadet Lt. Col d. Cadet Capt 7. The maximum grade for the Command Chief Master Sgt in a cadet group is P 8, 14. a. Cadet CMSgt b. Cadet SSgt c. Cadet MSgt d. Cadet SMSgt 769
E. Matching: Match the term in Column A with the description in Column B. Write the letter of your answer on the line before the term. You may use each item from Column B only once, but you won t use all of them. Column A 1. Command chief master sergeant P 9. Column B a. Responsible for maintaining accurate, descriptive, and up-to-date records of all financial transactions 2. Cadet safety officer P 9. b. Responsible for submitting after-action reports on all special projects 3. Cadet current operations officer P 11. 4. Cadet wing vice commander P 9. 5. Cadet operations group commander P 10. 6. Cadet wing commander P 9. 7. Cadet flight commander P 11. 8. Cadet personnel flight officer P 11. 9. Cadet mission support flight officer P 11. c. Responsible for providing recommendations to the cadet wing commander based on input from lowerclass cadets and acts as liaison between the corps and wing staff d. Responsible for maintaining the wing organizational chart and unit manning document (UMD) e. Responsible for writing and posting weekly staff meeting minutes f. Responsible for recording historical information and data g. Responsible for command of wing during absence of the wing commander h. Responsible for the appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the wing i. Responsible for maintaining the bulletin boards and posting current and correct wing correspondence, leadership training, and special function notices 10. Cadet comptroller P 10. j. Responsible for advising the cadet wing commander on problems with the corps and suggesting possible solutions 11. Cadet public affairs officer P 10. k. Responsible for the appearance, discipline, effectiveness, training, and conduct of the cadet operations group 770
12. Cadet color guard commander (drill team) P 12. 11. Cadet special projects officer P 12. 12. Cadet supply squadron commander P 12. l. Responsible for maintaining the appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the flight m. Responsible for assisting the SASI in scheduling cadets for base visits and similar activities n. Responsible for signing and initialing all checks payable from wing funds o. Responsible for maintaining an inventory of on-hand supplies for the wing p. Responsible for submitting news articles to school and local newspapers concerning cadet activities q. Responsible for commanding the color guard and drill team r. Responsible for conducting a weekly safety inspection of all cadet facilities s. Responsible for planning and coordinating extracurricular activities with other school organizations 771
F. True/False: Place a T in the blank if the statement is true and an F in the blank if the statement is false. 1. Graduating seniors may retain the highest rank to which they have been promoted. P 14. 2. The retention of permanent grades in any cadet corps is dependent upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI. P 14. 3. AFJROTC units should maintain an organizational chart showing all designated cadet corps positions and post it where cadets can see and become familiar with it. P 8. 4. Additional positions may not be added to the organizational structure once it is established. P 8. 5. Cadet rank is limited during the first and second year of a unit s operation. P 8. 6. Once a cadet has held officer status for two or more grading periods, that cadet must give up officer status for the remainder of time spent in the program P 14. 7. The SASI selects the cadet corps commander, subordinate commanders, and the staff members required by the organizational structure of the unit. P 8. 8. The SASI may authorize one grade higher to flight commanders as a motivational device to promote highly qualified cadets; the maximum grade authorization is cadet major. P 15. 772
G. Crossword Puzzle Complete the puzzle. Across 1. What the A stands for in SASI.. P 6. 4. Army lieutenant who organized first Junior ROTC programs in 1911.. P 4. 7. Cadet corps unit of two or more flights.. P 6. 8. Cadet corps unit of two or more elements.. P 6. Down 2. Permanent grade for first-year cadets in AFJROTC.. P 15. 3. Cadet corps unit of two or more squadrons, with a maximum of 250 cadets.. P 6. 4. Instructor responsible for the overall function and management of the AFJROTC unit.. P 6. 5. Cadet corps unit of three or more cadets, including the leader.. P 6. 6. Cadet corps unit of two or more groups, with a minimum of 251 cadets.. P 6. 773