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AFJROTC Group Management. KY-932 South Laurel High School. Colonel Mark Jones Senior Aerospace Science Instructor. Born and raised in Daviess County Kentucky 3 years of AFJROTC (Corps Commander/4-Year Scholarship recipient) 4 years of AFROTC at University of Kentucky
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AFJROTC Group Management KY-932 South Laurel High School
Colonel Mark JonesSenior Aerospace Science Instructor • Born and raised in Daviess County Kentucky • 3 years of AFJROTC (Corps Commander/4-Year Scholarship recipient) • 4 years of AFROTC at University of Kentucky • 26 years 8 months Active Duty Air Force • 13 assignments (2 in Europe, 2 in Pentagon) • Helicopter Pilot • Logistics Plans and Operational Requirements • Deputy Commander, Air Force Basic Military Training • Civilian Commercial and Private Pilot • Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Kentucky • Master of Aeronautical Science Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Chief Master Sergeant Randy CreechAerospace Science Instructor • Born in Harnett Co., raised in Johnston Co., NC • Graduate of Benson HS and WW Holding Tech Institute • 26 years Active Duty Air Force (Armament Systems, Weapons Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance • Aircraft Experience: B52G/H, F-111D/E/F, O2A, OV10, F4C/D/E/G, F16C, F15C • 10 Assignments (4 in Europe, 1 in Pacific) • Associate of Applied Science in Armament Systems Tech from the Community College of the Air Force • Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies from University of State of New York • Masters Degree in Secondary Education from Americus Univ • AFJROTC Instructor at SLHS for 13 years
Overview • Expectations • Responsibilities • Organization • Classroom Management • Uniform Wear and Cadet Handbook • Co-Curricular Activities • Calendar of Events
What We Expect From You • Be on time and prepared • Be considerate of others • Actively participate without being disruptive • Ask questions about things you don’t understand • Obey and enforce cadet rules • Support your fellow cadets • Make good grades and stay out of trouble
What You Should Expect • To be respected as an individual • To have instruction that meets your learning style • To have a safe learning environment • To be able to explore your leadership ability • To have a support structure from fellow cadets • To participate in other school activities • To learn new things and go new places • To have fun! • To get ready for whatever comes next
Responsibilities • Know and live the Air Force Core Values • Integrity • Service • Excellence • Know and enforce cadet rules • Wear the uniform when directed • Set a positive example • Respect your fellow cadets
Classroom Management • No food or drinks in classroom during class • Eat breakfast in the cafeteria • Clean up your mess if you eat breakfast in the classroom • Throw breakfast trash in the big container in the hall • No chewing gum in classroom • Make your way to your seat after the two minute bell • After the final bell, class leader calls the flight to attention
Classroom Management • Recite the Pledge of Allegiance • Element Leaders report attendance • Seat the Flight and make announcements • Don’t leave your seat without permission • Don’t ask to go the restroom • Don’t sit on the tables or lean back in the chairs
Uniform Wear • Uniform Wear day is WEDNESDAY • Unless notified otherwise • Uniform combination will be posted each week • First Year cadets who are in 1st and 5th blocks have the option to not wear the Air Force uniform • Have to wear the blue Air Force uniform to be a member of Color Guard, Saber Team, or Drill Team and to attend many of the field trips or to fly aircraft
Cadet Handbook • Drafted by past cadet leadership • Will be reviewed by this year’s cadet leaders • Approved by SASI • Roles, Rules and Responsibilities for cadets • Each cadet issued a copy (paper or electronic) • Posted on SHLS School Point (Col Jones’ page)
Co-Curricular Activities • Color Guard – A 4 or 6 person formation to Present the Colors at selected functions • Drill Team – A 10 person formation (9 mbrs plus the Cmdr) to compete at drill meets • Saber Team – A 12 person formation for school and public ceremonies • Kitty Hawk Air Society – An academically select group that provides tutoring to cadets • Thunderbirds – An elite group of up to 12 who conduct special honors to the Flag at selected events
Calendar of Events • August • Cadet Leadership positions filled • Cadet goals established • T-shirt and uniform issue • Cadet paperwork distributed and returned • Start drill instruction • Learn routine for Presidential Physical Fitness (PPF)Challenge • Possible field trip to KY Air National Guard • Possible Welcome Field Day
Calendar of Events • September • Century Resources Fundraiser • Club Day • Field Trip for Military Appreciation Day at the University of Kentucky, 10 Sept • POW/MIA Day 16 Sept • Air Force Birthday (64) 18 Sept • Chicken Festival 22-25 Sept
Calendar of Events • October • Fundraiser Deliveries • End of First Quarter • Club Day (Promotions) • Tentative School Day Field Trip • Field Training Exercise (FTX) 21-22 Oct
Calendar of Events • November • Chief’s Birthday • Veteran’s Day Ceremonies • Club Day (Parade Practice) • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Scott County Drill Meet • Thanksgiving Break
Calendar of Events • December • Cadet Photos in Service Dress, Tuesday, 6 Dec • Christmas Parade (Color Guard and Flight formation) • Dining In or Dining Out • End of Semester • Break 21 Dec – 2 Jan 2012 • Officer Promotions
Calendar of Events • January 2012 • Possible Cold Weather FTX • Club Day (Change of Command Ceremonies) • February 2012 • Corbin Field Meet • March 2012 • End of 3rd Quarter (Promotions) • Possible Field Trip • April 2012 • Bell County Field Meet • Spring Break • Civil Air Patrol Airplane Flights • Spring FTX • May 2012 • Locust Grove Memorial Day Ceremony • Cadet Ball and Awards Night
Other Items • Each flight will have: • A Color Guard • Trained Flag Detail • A Drill Team • Flight Commanders will have flight binders (blue) • Element Leaders will have element binders (green) • Permission Slips will be color-coded • Kitty Hawk meets monthly after school • Cadet Staff meets on Monday during 4th period • Drill/Color Guard practice will be held 2 times per week • Physical Fitness Training every Friday
Uniform Wear by Freshmen • Wear of Air Force blue uniform is optional the entire freshman year • Must wear the uniform to participate in Color Guard, Drill or Saber Team, and attend certain field trips • Decision day will be Sept 1st, 2011 • Once you accept the uniform, you must wear it the rest of the year • Uniform wear by freshmen earns bonus points every week
Last Year’s Activities & Trips (1 of 4) • Color Guard at South High and South Middle Football games • Ice Cream cake in each class for Air Force Birthday • Color Guard for Gather at the Pole • Parking Lot at World Chicken Festival • Century Resources Fall and Spring Fundraisers • Color Guards and Wreath Ceremony at Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall • Group Formation for Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade
Last Year’s Activities & Trips (2 of 4) • Awareness Presentation Teams at Hunter Hills, Wyan-Pine Grove and Sublimity Elementary Schools • UK senior AFROTC Shadow Day • Attended SLHS Home Football Game during an FTX • Veterans Day ceremonies at SLHS, London Elementary and Wal-Mart • Scott County Drill Meet • Christmas Parade • Dining In at Shiloh’s • Corbin Field Meet
Last Year’s Activities & Trips (3 of 4) • James River Coal Company Field Trip, Hazard, KY • Color Guard for SLHS Home Basketball Games • Reserved Parking for District Basketball Tournament • Cadet Ball • Field Trip to National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, OH • Bell County Field Day • Memorial Day ceremony at Locust Grove Cemetery with DAV Chapter 158
Last Year’s Activities & Trips (4 of 4) • Kentucky Summer Leadership School at Union College and the KY National Guard Training Center at Artemus, KY • Field Trip to Mill Springs Civil War Battlefield, Nancy, KY • Field Trip to the Corvette Manufacturing Plant in Bowling Green, KY • Field Trip to the Lexington Bluegrass Airport and the Aviation Museum of KY, Lexington, KY • Field Trip to the Perryville Civil War Battlefield, Perryville, KY