Core Values and the Air Force Member

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Air Force Junior ROTC
Welcome 2014/2015
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OVERVIEW

• Introduction / Background
• Communication ( MSgt T Website)
• Philosophies
• Pet Peeves
• Expectations
• Leadership Education
• Drill Team
• Community Service
• Color Guards
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Activities

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INTRO/BACKGROUND
Master Sergeant Mike Thiergart Aerospace Science
Instructor (ASI) Drill Team Advisor Cell
513-276-2824 Email mthiergart_at_springboro.org P
revious Experience
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Communication

• Website
• Progress Book
• Instructors
• Cadets
• Parents/Guardians
• Cadet Activities
• GOOD COMMUNICATION A MUST

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Philosophies
- Leadership It is contagious, what you pass
on lasts a lifetime - Success An individuals
personal sacrifice, commitment, and happiness -
If a person knows why, the how comes
naturally - Can u follow simple instruction -
Dont let your emotions carry the moment -
Change happens - Mutual Respect - Discipline vs
Punishment
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Pet Peeves

• - Being Late/no-show to activities (communicate)
• -- But understand sometimes it happens
• - Rudeness/disrespect
• - Uniform Wear (not in standards)/Dress Code
• - Childish behavior
• - Inappropriate activity/comments (Code of
  Conduct)
• - Drama (keep it real)
• - Sexual Harrassment
• - Bullying
• - Hazing

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Expectations
Academics, Academics first PRIOTITY! Classroom M
utual Respect Meet the standards Dress
Code Discipline versus punishment
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Leadership Education

• JROTC Forms (Required)
• Academics (Syllabus)
• LE I (History, mission, purpose, goals,
  objectives, uniform, attitude, discipline,
  customs/courtesies, flag, drill)
• LE II (Communication, personal awareness, teams,
  leadership)
• LE III/IV ( Life Skills Career Opps)
  Leadership activity requirements
  (must be represented at every
  activity)
• JROTC Binder Requirements
• Uniform Wear (first day 4 Sep) 1st Year
  Exception
• New Form
• Inspections/grading (self administered Flt/CC
  and ASI certify)
• Grooming (haircuts/shaves/comestics/etc)
• Awards/ribbons/medals
• Fit/Neatness/Cleanliness
• No excuses/contact me we will make it work
• Issue of uniform/replacement
• Upperclass sets standard
• Cadet Guide
• OVLS completion status
• Promotions
• Ribbons/Awards

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Drill Team

• First Meeting (27 Aug/0610)
• Practice (Mon-Thurs begins 27 Aug)
• Expectations (Practice and Meets)
• Academics
• Practice (Fluid will change event practice
  vice all cadets)
• Evaluation
• Train Freshman
• Train to win (best will compete)
• Uniforms (top notch) no uniform wear week of a
  meet
• Drill Meet (Dates on the calendar)
• Drama
• Drill Team Cmdr/Dep Cmdr/NCO involvement

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Community Service

• Why do we serve
• Quarterly requirement (5 Hrs)
• Graded element
• Extra credit
• Does not have to be JROTC activity
• Must be for the community not self serving
• MSgt T will manage/track (spreadsheet)

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Color Guards

• Why and must know how
• Representation of program/school
• How many cadets (5)
• Arrive on time
• Comm Service Credit
• Other activities must have appropriate
  representation (upperclass supervision)
• SHS Sporting events special events (MLB and
  College Sports)

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Social Media

• Smartphones
• Ipads
• Facebook
• Texting
• Email

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Fundraising

• Car Wash
• Candy Sales
• Flight Fundraising
• Ideas (maybe parents can help)
• Sponsorships
• Drill Team
• Bags/Travel Uniforms

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• Upcoming JROTC Activities
• 4 Sep HS Picture Day
• 5 Sep Color Guard/Football Parking
  (Centerville)
• 8 Sep Open House
• 12 Sep Color Guard/Football Parking (Franklin)
• 13 Sep Panter 5K Run JROTC Comm Service Event
• 19 Sep Color Guard/Football Parking
  (Beavercreek)
• 20 Sep Car Wash
• 6 Oct No School
• 10 Oct Color Guard/Sabre Team/Parking
  (Homecoming)
• 11 Oct Homecoming Dance
• 17 Oct JROTC Lock-In Countryside YMCA
• 24 Oct Color Guard/Football Parking
  (Miamisburg)
• 24 Oct End 1st Quarter
• 13 Oct PSAT
• 25/26 Oct Lock-In Countryside YMCA
• 25 Oct ACT
• 1 Nov Midview HS Drill Meet (Overnight Trip)