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AIR FORCE ROTC
864-656-3254 www.clemson.edu/[email protected]
300 Tillman Hall Clemson, SC 29634
Information for Incoming Cadets
Orientation Guide
Detachment 770
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WELCOME!
Clemson University Air Force ROTC Detachment 770’s Cadre and Cadets are pleased to welcome you as a new Cadet! You are embarking on a challenging and rewarding journey that will prepare you to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the world’s greatest Air Force. Through this journey, you will have many valu-able experiences and make life-long friendships. If you take the time to read the information in this guide you will be off to a great start at Det 770. Please contact us if you have further questions.
GO TIGERS!
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Pg. 4 Packing List
Pg. 5 Key ROTC Locations on Campus
Pg. 6 Basic Grooming Standards
Pg. 8 Basic Customs/Courtesies
Pg. 9 Orientation/Uniform Issue
Pg. 10 Email Etiquette
Pg. 11 Reporting Civil Involvements andMedical Concerns
Pg. 12 Frequently Asked Questions
Pg. 16 Air Force Rank Structure
Pg. 17 Acronyms/Abbreviations
Pg. 18 Ways to Prepare
CO N T E N T S ARNOLD AIR LETTER
For Lead Lab/Class:- Khakis (no cargo pockets)- Conservative Brown or Black Belt- Pens/Pencils and a Notebook- Black book bag (used with uniform)- White V-Neck T-Shirts (used with uniform) - Business Casual Shoes- Conservative coat/blazer- Conservative light colored blouse (females)
For Physical Training:- Water bottle- Tennis Shoes (no limitations on color/style)- White or black athletic socks- Cold Weather Athletic Apparel (optional)- Athletic Undergarments (compression shorts/sports bras/undershirts)
Note:If worn with the PT uniform, com-pression shorts / tights must be solid BLACK or DARK BLUE. No other colors are permitted.
Note:Form fitting undershirts are permit-ted. If worn with the PT uniform, long sleeve or short sleeve undershirts must be WHITE or LIGHT GRAY.
A list of everything to bring for New Cadet Orientation from 0830-1400 on Sun 14 Aug 2016 can be found here: http://www.clemson.edu/cbbs/departments/aerospace/orientation/index.html
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PACKING LIST WHAT TO BRING
Tillman Hall:AS classes on 3rd floor and LLAB on 1st floor
Bowman Field:Leadership Lab
Godfrey Hall:Uniform Issue
Fike & Upper Intramural Field:Physical Training
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KEY ROTC LOCATIONS
ON CAMPUS PLACES TO KNOW
Hygiene:Care for personal hygiene must be taken care of before arriving at any ROTC activity. All cadets will bathe regularly and present themselves in clean clothing.
Basic Hair Standards:Hair must be clean, well groomed, and neat. If dyed, hair will look natural. Hair will also not contain an excessive amount of grooming aids, touch the eyebrows when groomed, or protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear.
Males:Hair must not exceed
1 1⁄4 inches in bulk,
and will not touch the
ears or collar. Mus-
taches, if worn, will
not extend downward
beyond the upper lip
or sideways beyond a
vertical line drawn up-
ward from the corner
of the mouth.
Females:Hair must not exceed 3 inches in
bulk and will not touch the eye-
brows and will not extend past the
bottom edge of the collar. Hair may
be pinned-up by using hairpins,
combs, headbands, elastic bands,
or barrettes. Any accessories used
MUST be conservative in nature
and match the hair color. Orna-
ments and scrunches are NOT au-
thorized.
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BASIC GROOMINGSTANDARDS
HOW TO PRESENT YOURSELF
Jewelry (Male and Female):Watches and bracelets must be conservative, not present a safety hazard, and worn around the wrist. A maximum of three rings on both hands combined may be worn. Necklaces will not be visible at anytime, and if worn must be concealed under a collar or undershirt. Males are not allowed to wear earrings. Females may wear one earring in each ear. Earrings must be small (not exceeding 6 mm diameter) spherical, conser-vative, round white diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver. If a member has multiple holes, the earrings must be worn in the lower earlobes.
Cosmetics (Female Only):Male cadets are not authorized to wear cosmetics. Female cadets may wear cosmetics; however, if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and in good taste. Female cadets will not wear shades of lipstick that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors include but are not lim-ited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent colors. Cos-metics will not be worn during field conditions. Nail polish will be a single color that does not distinctly contrast with the female’s complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Must be conservative and in good taste. A French manicure is authorized.
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BASIC GROOMINGSTANDARDS
HOW TO PRESENT YOURSELF
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Greetings:Start the good habit of greeting all Cadre and Cadets with “Good morning/after-noon/ evening ma’am/sir” with the proper time of day and gender. You may also use the individuals proper rank and name if known. Morning is 0000 to 1159. Afternoon is 1200 to 1659 (4:59 pm). Evening is 1700 to 2359 (11:59 pm). Ex: At 1730 on Thursday afternoon while walking by Colonel Mann you would say, “Good Evening, Sir” or “Good Evening, Col Mann” (preferred).
Saluting:Whenever outdoors and both parties are in an official Air Force uniform, exclud-ing PTUs, the greeting must be accompanied by a salute. The lower ranking member will give the salute first and hold the salute until the higher ranking member lowers his/hers. You do not salute indoors unless you are reporting in to a senior officer or receiving an award.
Responses:When speaking, always conduct yourself professionally and never use profanity.
C U S TO M S CO U R T E S I E S
WHAT TO DO AND SAY
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New Cadet Orientation:New cadets are required to attend AFROTC New Cadet Orientation in Tillman Hall Auditorium Sunday before classes begin. Monitor your school email ac-count for specific instructions. Dress for the orientation is business casual. At orientation cadets will fill out initial paperwork, get height & weight measure-ments, and be fitted for uniforms.
Uniform Wear:Uniforms will be issued to new cadets in the October-November timeframe. Un-til you receive a uniform, the default uniform for new cadets khaki pants, casual shoes, a belt, and a Detachment issued orange t-shirt. If the LLAB activity will be outside, you may wear a jacket or coat for cooler weather. No matter when the uniform is worn, it must always be neat, clean, pressed, properly fitted, in good condition, zipped, snapped, or buttoned. Freshman cadets will wear the uniform all day on Thursday. Upperclassmen ca-dets wear the uniform to their respective AS courses in addition to the Thursday uniform wear.
O R I E N TAT I O N U N I F O R M I S S U E WHAT TO EXPECT DAY 1
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Email:It is recommended to check your email every night to stay current on ROTC events and information. Respond to all emails within 24 hours. Immediately after receiving a “@clemson.edu” email account, begin using this instead of your previous account for professional purposes. Cadre will ONLY use your school specific account to contact you. Whenever sending or replying to an email, use the following template:
Good Afternoon Captain Smith,
I can meet with you on Tuesday at 1600.
Very Respectfully,FIRST MI. LASTNAME, C/4C, AFROTC Golf FlightClemson University, Det 770 [email protected]
Phone:Never forget the benefits of a phone call. With a voice to voice phone con-versation, you can immediately re-solve issues, gather context, and relay emotion or other concerns that would normally be lost in a written context. Cadre may use your cell phone number to make contact with you when neces-sary. Remember to keep your phone on silent or vibrate during classes. Store the following useful contact in-formation in your phone ASAP:
Air Force ROTC Det 770 Main Office: 864-656-3254 Clemson University Police Department: 864-656-2222
E M A I L & P H O N E E T I Q U E T T E HOW TO COMMUNICATE
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ALL cadets must report any involvement with law enforcement, school officials, or any civil authorities within 72 hours of the incident. If school is not in session (i.e. winter break, spring break, summer) then the incident must be reported within 72 hours of school returning to session. Involvements include receiving a citation or being charged by a civil, military, or university authority regardless of disposition or seeming insignificance. Even if it was a warning, the involvement must be reported. All involvements should be reported even if a finding of “not guilty” was rendered. If the National Agency Check required for commissioning finds an unreported involve-ment, charges of breach of contract may result.
To report a civil involvement, see a cadre member in person and bring any substan-tiating documents that you have with you. An email or phone call will not suffice to report the incident—a personal appearance is required.
Because of stringent physical qualifications necessary to enter the Air Force and cer-tain career fields, cadets must report any medical changes which occur, no matter how minor. The following are examples (not all inclusive) of a medical status change: any surgery, breaking or fracturing bones, allergies, prolonged illness, prescribed medica-tions, severe sprains or muscle pulls, and pregnancy. Failure to disclose a change to your medical status could result in removal from the program.
R E P O R T I N G C I V I L A N D M E D I C A L
I N V O L V E M E N T SWHAT TO DO
What is Clemson AFROTC like?Clemson AFROTC is a program that builds cadets’ leadership skills. The academic class will teach military education, aerospace history, leadership, man-agement and international studies. Leadership labs take place once a week. They are designed to train cadets to react as leaders and to provide an opportunity to gain leadership and management experi-ence in various situations. Experienced cadets are tasked with leadership positions within the cadet corps and are responsible for training new cadets. Freshman and sophomore cadets attend one hour of class per week, two hours of Leadership Lab on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p. m. and two hours of physical train-ing per week for a total formal commitment of five hours per week. Junior and senior cadets attend the same Leadership Lab and physical training ses-sions, but their class time increases to two and a half hours per week for a total formal commitment of six and a half hours per week.
What grades do I have to maintain?To maintain eligibility for the AFROTC program, a cadet must maintain a 2.00 cumula-tive GPA. However, once a cadet is contracted (upon scholarship award or completion of Field Training), the cadet must maintain a 2.50 term and cumulative GPA. To be eligible for a scholarship, compete for Field Training attendance, contract, or commission a cadet must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA and must be enrolled as a full time student (i.e., 12 credit hours per semester). These are the minimums. AFROTC is a competitive program and you will want to strive to maintain a high GPA. Our current detachment CGPA average is over 3.25.
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FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ANSWERS
What is involved in the physical training (PT)?Physical training takes place three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri-days, typically from 6:00 to 7:00 am, but times may vary from semester to semester. Each cadet must attend two of the three offered sessions. If a cadet has an excused absence, they will be allowed to make it up. The physical training is designed to help you achieve a fitness level that meets Air Force standards and will mainly consist of calisthenics and running. The Air Force tests the number of push-up and sit-ups you can do in one minute as a gauge of strength, but we also perform lunges, jumping jacks, leg raises, etc. to help build overall body strength. The Air Force run is 1.5 miles, and you receive points based on your time. You can find the score charts for the Air Force fitness assessment online: http://www.afpc.af.mil/affitnessprogram/charts.aspWe also play team sports such as soccer, ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, etc. as part of our program in order to build camaraderie and stay in excellent shape.
Do I have to purchase my Air Force ROTC books and uniforms?No. Air Force ROTC provides all books and uniforms required for our classes at no ex-pense to the cadets.
Can I participate in other activities and still do Air Force ROTC at Clemson?Yes! You are a student first—you can participate in nearly any student organization that you are interested in. In fact, we highly encourage you to do so as that will help you to gain a diverse background and make you a better leader overall.
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FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ANSWERS
How do I apply for an Air Force scholarship if I am still in high school?Students who are in high school can apply for a scholarship at http://www.afrotc.com starting in the summer before their senior year. The cutoff to apply is 1 December of the senior year. These scholarships are very competitive and will require not only strong academic scores, but also an interview with the Air Force ROTC detachment nearest their home. Interviews do not have to take place at the school you wish to attend unless it happens to be the one that is closest to your home.
If I don’t have a scholarship, can I get one in college?Yes—there are opportunities to compete for scholarships from the Air Force while in college. Not every cadet is on scholarship; in fact typically only about 10-20% of the incoming freshman class will be have an Air Force ROTC scholarship that was earned through the high school scholarship program. In-college AFROTC scholarships are offered based on grades, SAT/ACT scores, physical fitness, overall performance, and choice of major. The majority of scholarship are awarded to cadets in technical de-gree fields such as engineering, physics, or computer science. Cadets may be consid-ered for the in-college scholarship program after successfully completing at least one term in college.
I am an out-of-state student, can you do anything to help with the additional cost?Clemson University, in cooperation with Clemson Corps, gives us a limited number of out-of-state tuition waivers to grant the in-state tuition rate to qualified cadets in Air Force ROTC. These are awarded based on a combination of merit and financial need. If you are an out-of-state student and interested in obtaining one of the waivers, con-tact a cadre member to discuss your options.
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FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ANSWERS
Do I have to attend basic training?Yes—in a way. You will attend Field Training for AFROTC cadets during the summer between your sophomore and junior years. Field Training is four weeks in duration and is held at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Field Training satisfies the requirement for a ‘basic training’ for commissioned officers. You will NOT attend Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas—that is strictly for enlisted personnel entering the Air Force.
How do I become a pilot?You will compete for a rated position typically the year before you graduate based on your grades, fitness, field training performance, commander’s ranking, and other factors. Det 770 has an excellent track record of producing pilots for the Air Force—for a freshman the best thing you can do is focus on your grades and physical fitness. You’ll receive more informa-tion along the way to ensure you are competitive.
I’m not interested in flying, should I still consider the Air Force?Yes! For nearly any civilian profession, there is an equivalent in the military—and then some! The Air Force offers careers in engineering, finance, contracting, intelligence, security forces, space operations, nuclear missile operations, cyberspace operations and more!
What happens after I graduate college and complete AFROTC?Upon successful completion of a bachelor’s degree and the AFROTC program, you will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The majority of new of-ficers will incur a 4 year active duty service commitment—which means your fulltime job after graduation will be to serve in the United States Air Force (a great way to start your post college career!). Officers pursing rated career fields will have a longer commitment (10 years for pilot; 6 years for combat systems officer, air battle manager, or remote piloted aircraft operator).
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FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ANSWERS
(Amn)(1st Lt)
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E-1
E-3
E-2
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
E-8
E-9
O-1
O-3
O-2
O-4
O-5
O-6
O-7
O-8
O-9
O-10
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RANK STRUCTURE WHAT DOES IT MEAN
AAS - Arnold Air SocietyAETC - Air Education and Training CommandAFB - Air Force BaseAFI - Air Force InstructionAFIT - Air Force Institute of TechnologyAFM - Air Force ManualAFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying TestAFSC - Air Force Specialty CodeASAP - As Soon As PossibleAU - Air UniversityCC - CommanderCOB - Close of BusinessCTA - Cadet Training AssistantCW - Cadet WingD&C - Drill and CeremoniesDet - DetachmentDOD - Department of DefenseDoDMERB - Department of Defense Medical Examination Review BoardEAD– Enter Active DutyFT - Field TrainingFTM - Field Training Manual
FTO - Field Training OfficerFTP - Field Training Preparation GLP - Group Leadership Problem GMC - General Military CourseIAW - In Accordance WithIG - Inspector GeneralLLAB - Leadership LaboratoryNCO - Non-Commissioned Officer NCOIC - NCO in ChargeNLT - No Later ThanOPS - OperationsPAS - Professor of Aerospace Studies PFA - Physical Fitness Assessment POC - Professional Officer Course PSP– POC Selection ProgramPT - Physical TrainingPTU – Physical Training Uniform SQ - Squadron
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COMMON ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS ANSWERS
Physical Training:You will be tested on three major sections of your physical fitness. Pushups, situps and a 1.5 mile run. Below, you can see the score sheets and standards needed to pass. It is highly advised to start getting in the habit of training regularly before you arrive.
Leadership:The Chief of Staff of the Air Force Reading List will teach you important aspects of leadership (http://static.dma.mil/usaf/csafreadinglist). Also, it is very beneficial to continue to do research on the Air Force and ROTC. Interviewing officers and cadets can give you a valuable advice.
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WAYS TO PREPARE RESOURCES TO USE
GO TIGERS!
