18 Feb Aero 1

1. 18 Feb Aero 1 • LEADERSHIP EDUCATION • Note and review slides. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

2. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? • Standards for wearing the uniform consist of four elements. • Neatness • Cleanliness • Safety • Military image ** (Most Important) Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

3. Cadet appearance and grooming? • Jewelry standards • Cadets in uniform may wear • A wristwatch • Rings, but no more than three at one time • A neat, conservative wrist bracelet no wider than one inch • Female cadets may wear conservative earrings (Gold, silver, pearl, diamond, cubic zirconium spherical earrings – no others authorized) • Male cadets may not wear earrings. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

4. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Eyeglasses or sunglasses • Must have conservative frames and lenses • Must not be faddish or have mirrored lenses • Cannot be worn around neck while in uniform Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

5. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Tattoos or brands cannot be obscene or advocate discrimination. • Excessive tattoos or brands will not be exposed or visible while in uniform. • No objects may be displayed through nose, tongue, or any exposed body part. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

6. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific female cadet guidelines • Hair • No longer than bottom of collar edge at back of neck • Conservative style • Should look professional and allow headgear to be worn properly • Must not be too full or high on head • Plain (if any) pins, combs, barrettes, etc. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

7. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Length of skirt may not vary beyond top and bottom of kneecap. • Skirt should fit smoothly, should hang naturally, and must not be excessively tight. • Hosiery must be worn with the skirt. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

8. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair • Must be clean, neat, and trimmed • Must not contain large amounts of grooming aids that remain visible in hair • Should not touch ears or eyebrows Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

9. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair • Should not touch collar, except for closely cut or shaved hair on back of neck • Should not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk regardless of length Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

10. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Must not protrude below the front band of headgear • Must have tapered appearance on sides and back • Must not have bulk or length that interferes with wearing headgear properly • May not have foreign items attached • May have sideburns if they are straight, are of even width, and end in a clean, horizontal line • Must not have extreme or faddish styles or colors Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

11. What are the insignia of grade? • Active duty insignia of grade • An insignia is a badge or mark of office or honor. • The Air Force grade insignia system is broken down into two categories: • Officer grades • Enlisted grades • Enlisted grades are subdivided into two categories: • Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) • Airman grades Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

12. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Proper methods of address when speaking to officers • “Lieutenant” for a Second Lieutenant and a First Lieutenant • “Colonel” for either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel • “General” for all generals • Use full titles for official correspondence. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

13. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Proper methods of address when speaking to NCOs • “Chief” for a Chief Master Sergeant • “Sergeant” for all other sergeants • Use full titles in official correspondence. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

14. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Tiers of Air Force Active Duty Grades • Airman Tier – AB, Amn, A1C, SrA • NCO Tier – SSgt, TSgt • Senior NCO Tier – MSgt, SMSgt, CMSgt • Company Grade – 2Lt, 1Lt, Capt. • Field Grade – Maj, Lt. Col, Colonel • Flag Grade – Brig Gen, Maj Gen, Lt Gen, General. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

15. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • First sergeants may hold the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt), Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), or Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt). • These top senior NCOs hold a position of trust and responsibility as the link between the commander and the unit personnel. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

16. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) • Holds highest position of any enlisted personnel • Acts as personal advisor to Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force • Provides information about welfare, effectiveness, and progress of enlisted force Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

17. CMSAF • 8 Stripes with wreath around the bottom and sides of the star and the Great Seal of the United States with two stars in the upper left field. • On October 24, 1966, AF Chief of Staff General John P. McConnell announced the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

18. CMSAF • Position was added to create prestige to the NCO Corps. • Only one Chief Master Sergeant in the entire Air Force can be the CMSAF. • The first CMSAF was Chief Paul W. Airey Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

19. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Cadet enlisted grade insignia • Cadet Airman—pointed chevron of 1 stripe, with torch in the middle • Cadet Airman First Class—pointed chevron of 2 stripes, with torch in the middle • Cadet Senior Airman—pointed chevron of 3 stripes, with torch in the middle • Cadet Staff Sergeant—pointed chevron of 4 stripes, with torch in the middle Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

20. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Cadet Technical Sergeant—pointed chevron of 5 stripes, with torch in the middle • Cadet Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 6 stripes, with one stripe inverted above the torch in the middle • Cadet Senior Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 7 stripes, with two stripes inverted above the torch in the middle • Cadet Chief Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 8 stripes, with three stripes inverted above the torch in the middle Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

21. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) • Cadets, like active duty personnel, may also wear other insignia (badges). • There are also ribbons authorized for wear on the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, as they are awarded. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

22. What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d) Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

23. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards