1 Lesson 2 The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards A. Define, Describe, or Identify: 1. Uniform A distinctive mode of dress. The English word uniform comes from a combination of two Latin words, unus and forma, which means "one form." P 17. 2. Bulk The distance that the hair projects from the scalp when groomed (as opposed to the length of hair). P 24. 3. Insignia A badge or mark of office or honor. Grade insignia identify the rank of each member of the Armed Forces. P 24. B. List or Describe: 1. Discuss the history of the uniform. P.17-18 2. List four do s for wearing the AFJROTC uniform. P20-21 1 774
3. List four don ts for wearing the uniform. P21 4. List the guidelines that govern how female and male AFJROTC cadets should wear their hair when in uniform. P 23-24 Female cadets: Male cadets: 5. Describe the male cadet uniform. P20 775
6. Discuss the appearance rules regarding jewelry while in uniform. P22 776
C. Multiple Choice: Circle the letter that correctly completes the statement. 1. The grade insignia for a Cadet Staff Sergeant is. P 29. a. A pointed chevron of two stripes, with a torch in the middle b. A chevron of three inverted stripes c. A chevron of one double-wide inverted stripe d. A pointed chevron of four stripes, with a torch in the middle 2. The grade insignia for a Brigadier General is a. P 26. a. Silver star b. Silver eagle c. Gold leaf d. Silver bar 3. A Cadet Airman s grade insignia is a _. P 29. a. Silver star b. Chevron of one inverted stripe c. Pointed chevron of one stripe, with a torch in the middle d. Chevron of one double-wide inverted stripe 4. The grade insignia for a Major General is. P 26. a. A silver star b. Two silver stars in a line c. Three silver stars in a line d. Four silver stars in a line 777
5. An Airman First Class (A1C) grade insignia is a chevron of. P 27 28. a. Two silver stripes with a silver star in the middle b. Five silver stripes with three stripes in inverted position above a silver star c. Five silver stripes d. Two silver stripes 6. An Airman s grade insignia is a chevron of. P 27. a. Four silver stripes with a silver star in the middle b. One silver stripe with a silver star in the middle c. Three silver stripes d. One silver stripe 7. The grade insignia for a Chief Master Sergeant is a chevron of. P 27. a. Five stripes b. Four stripes with one stripe in inverted position above the star c. Six stripes d. Five stripes with three stripes in inverted position above the star 8. The grade insignia for a Senior Airman is a chevron of. P 28. a. Two stripes b. Five stripes c. Four stripes with a silver star in the middle d. Three stripes with a silver star in the middle 778
D. 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 Column B 1. Gold bar P 26. a. Grade insignia for Cadet Senior Airman 2. Pointed chevron of three stripes, with torch in the middle P 29. 3. Two connected silver bars P 26. 4. Pointed chevron of two stripes, with torch in the middle P 29. b. Grade insignia for Cadet Captain c. Grade insignia for Cadet Airman First Class d. Grade insignia for Second Lieutenant 5. Silver leaf P 26. e. Grade insignia for Cadet Second Lieutenant 6. Chevron of one inverted stripe P 29. 7. Pointed chevron of eight stripes, with three stripes inverted above the torch in the middle P 29. f. Grade insignia for Cadet Technical Sergeant g. Grade insignia for Captain h. Grade insignia for Cadet Senior Master Sergeant i. Grade insignia for Lieutenant Colonel j. Grade insignia for Cadet Chief Master Sergeant E. Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blank with the word or words needed to complete the statement. 1. A Staff Sergeant's grade insignia is a chevron of. P 27. 2. A has a chevron of five stripes with one stripe in inverted position above the star. P 27. 779
3. The grade insignia for a Cadet Master Sergeant is a pointed chevron of six stripes with a in the middle. P 29. 4. A chevron of is the grade insignia for a Technical Sergeant. P 27. 5. The grade insignia with a chevron of five stripes with two stripes in inverted position above the star is for a. P 27. 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. A Cadet First Lieutenant wears a chevron of two inverted stripes. P 29. 2. The insignia of a Cadet Major is a chevron of three inverted stripes. P 29. 3. A Cadet Lieutenant Colonel wears a chevron of two double-wide inverted stripes. P 29. 4. A chevron of one double-wide inverted stripe and two regular inverted stripes belongs to a Cadet Colonel. P 29. 5. If a cadet officer s insignia contains a double-wide stripe, the officer must be above the rank of Cadet Captain. P 29. G. Short Answer (Things to Think About): Write a short answer to each question. 1. Why are cadets prohibited from wearing AFJROTC uniforms at student demonstrations and other political events? Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903 forbids those in military uniform to participate in public speeches, rallies, interviews, picket lines, marches, or any other public demonstration where it might be implied that the Air Force supports a particular cause. Engaging in an activity might imply Air Force support of one political cause, candidate, or party over another. P 18 19. 780
2. What are the four elements of the standards for wearing the uniform and why are they important? The four elements for wearing the uniform are neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image. Neatness, cleanliness, and safety are important for the efficiency, health, and well-being of the force. Military image is an important aspect of military appearance. People draw conclusions as to the military effectiveness of the Air Force by how they perceive those in uniform. P 22. 781