8th Period Drill Class

The class is voluntary; however, those students wanting to participate must enroll in the

class. Students will be provided elective credit for each semester they participate.

The class is designed to provide students a better understanding of drill and ceremonies

used in both military and civilian functions and events. From this class, we form our Unarmed,

Armed, and Color Guard Competition drill teams. This is a serious commitment to a team. If

you have questions about this, talk to one of the instructors or a cadet who had been part of this

team.

All students participating in this class must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 GPA

in AFJROTC. Those who are unable to meet this requirement will be dropped from the class.

The class schedule will be Monday-Thursday from 1430-1530

Each student will be graded like all other classes on a 6 week/semester grading period using the

A-F grading scale. Student evaluation will consist of the following:

50% Drill Knowledge Tests

30% Participation

20% Attendance

(4 or more excused/unexcused absences in a six-week grading period will affect a student’s

grade)

Proper dress is required to include closed toe or tennis shoes.

Any students not appropriately dressed will not be permitted to participate in the class.

Drill Commander: Adrian Akhuetie

Armed Commander: Patrick Cortes

Color Guard Commanders: Luis Negron and Angel Perez

Unarmed Commanders: Jorell Pilande and Reiji Narikawa

Drill Knowledge Sheet The Essentials:

-Know your cadet rank and name

-Memorize all your ribbons along with how you earned each one

-Honor Code and Core Values

Opening Statement:

Good Morning/Afternoon Sir/Ma’am Cadet Rank, Last Name, Ready for Inspection

Sir/Ma’am

Closing Statement:

Good Morning/Afternoon Sir/Ma’am

The Three Phases of Drill:

Inspection: Grading of the uniform and bearing of each cadet on the drill team

Regulation: Restricted to SOP standards of a specific routine

Exhibition: Free style marching with routine created from respective drill commanders

Phonetic Alphabet:

*Used when spelling out anything a Drill Instructor may ask (i.e. your last name)

Alpha Hotel Oscar Victor

Bravo India Papa Whiskey

Charlie Juliet Quebec X-Ray

Delta Kilo Romeo Yankee

Echo Lima Sierra Zulu

Foxtrot Mike Tango

Golf November Uniform

Air Force Information:

Air Force Birthday: September 18, 1947

USAF Mission: To fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace

Air Force Colors: Ultramarine Blue and Gold

AFI 36-2903: Governs the wear of the AFJROTC uniform

The Three Branches of the Military:

Army / Navy / Air Force

The Marine Corps is NOT a branch, but a department of the U.S Navy

Enlisted Ranks: Officer Ranks:

Airman Basic 2nd Lieutenant

Airman 1st Lieutenant

Airman First Class Captain

Senior Airman Major

Staff Sergeant Lieutenant Colonel

Technical Sergeant Colonel

Master Sergeant

Senior Master Sergeant

Chief Master Sergeant

Flag Information:

Red- Hardness and Valor

White- Purity and Innocence

Blue- Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice

Patch Symbols:

Lamp: Knowledge

Blue: Sky

Red: Blood of Life

Yellow: The Sun

White: Daylight

The AFJROTC Mission

To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

USAF Mission

To fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.

Definition of a Team:

A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal.

The Position of Attention

Stand up straight

Chin up

Chest out

Eyes front

Thumbs fixed at the seam of the pants

Heels together

Feet at a forty-five-degree angle

Drill Meet Preparation ● Before a drill meet is competed in, you must have everything packed and

ready in a garment bag

● The following list is what you MUST check before going to a drill meet, these items

must come with you to the drill meet

Uniform:

Dress shoes

Black dress socks

Blues slacks

Shirt stays

Blues shirt (long AND short sleeve)

White V-neck

Respective Drill Chord

Blues Cover

Drill Beret

Supply List:

Deodorant

Lint Roller

Shoe Polish / Cotton Balls / Cloth

Bobby Pins

Hair Products / Gel

Shampoo, Conditioner, Towel (showers

available)

Razors

Nail Clippers

Money (food available)

Water

Specific Female Cadet Guidelines:

o Hair should be no longer than the bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck

o Hairstyle must be conservative (must be of natural color)

o hairstyle should look professional and allow you to wear uniform headgear in the

o proper manner

o Hair must not be too full or high on the head, bun must not exceed and bulk of

1 1/4 inches

o Hair must not touch the ears or eyebrows

o Pins, Combs, Barrettes, and similar items must be of natural color

Specific Male Cadet Guidelines:

o Hair must be kept clean, neat, and trimmed; it must not contain large amounts of

o grooming aids that remain visible in the hair

o Hair should not touch the ears or eyebrows, only closely cut or shaved hair on

o the back of the neck should touch the collar

o Hair should not exceed 1 and 1/4 inches in bulk regardless of the length; bulk is

the distance the hair projects from the scalp when groomed

Chain of Command National:

Commander in Chief: The Honorable Donald J. Trump

Vice President: The Honorable Mike Pence

Secretary of Defense: The Honorable Patrick M. Shanahan

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Gen. Joseph Dunford

Air Force:

Chief of Staff of the Air Force: General David L. Goldfein

Secretary of the Air Force: Honorable Heather Wilson

CMSGT of the Air Force: CMsgt. Kaleth O. Wright

Commander, Air Education and Training: Lt. Gen Steven L. Kwast

Commander, Air University: Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton

Commander, Holm Center: Brigadier Gen. Christopher J. Niemi

Commander, AFROTC: Col. Tammy M. Knierim

Director of AFJROTC: Col. Paul C. Lips

Air Force Academy: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Army:

Secretary of the Army: Mark T. Esper

Army Chief of Staff: Gen. Mark A. Milley

Sergeant Major of the Army: SMA Daniel A. Dailey

TRADOC Commander: Gen. Stephen Townsend

TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) CSM: CSM David S. Davenport, Sr.

Commanding General of U.S Army Cadet Command: Brigadier General John R.

Evans Jr.

CSM of U.S Army Cadet Command: CSM Kenneth J. Kraus

Military Academy: West Point, New York

Navy:

Secretary of the Navy: The Honorable Richard V. Spencer

Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral John M. Richardson

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON): MCPON Russell Smith

Naval Academy: Annapolis, Maryland

Marine Corps:

Commandant of the Marine Corps: Gen. Robert B. Neller

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Ronald L. Green

Cadet Knowledge • -You must know ALL the cadets’ rank and name on your respective drill team including

that of its commander

• -You must know who your element leader is

• -You must understand you are a key component to your team, you should strive to always

be ready for a competition and practice with 100% effort

The Honor Code:

I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those among us who do

The Core Values:

Integrity First

Service Before ‘Self

Excellence in all we do

The Cadet Creed:

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

I am connected and faithful to every corps of cadets who serve their community and nation with

patriotism

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and

Excellence in All We Do

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my Family, School, Corps of Cadets, Community,

and to Myself

My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for my actions and

deeds

I will hold others accountable for their actions as well

I will Honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will come after

me

I Am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman Devoted to Those I Follow, Serve, and Lead

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

Air Force Song

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,

Climbing high into the sun

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder

At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun!

Down we dive, spouting our flame from under

Off with one helluva roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!

Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder

Sent it high into the blue

Hands of men blasted the world a-sunder

How they lived God only knew!

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer

Gave us wings, ever to soar!

With scouts before And bombers galore.

Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Here's a toast to the host

Of those who love the vastness of the sky,

To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.

We drink to those who gave their all of old

Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold.

A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

Off we go into the wild sky yonder,

Keep the wings level and true

If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder

Keep the nose out of the blue!

Flying men, guarding the nation's border,

we'll be there followed by more!

In echelon we carry on

Oh, nothing'll stop the Air Force!

Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force

General Orders

1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing

everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the

commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the

guard only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all

persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Armed Team Knowledge

Type of Rifle: The 1903 Springfield Rifle

Clip Size: 5

Muzzle Velocity: 2700 ft/s

Maximum Effective Range: 3500 yards

Chamber Pressure: 50,000 psi

Barrel Length: 24 inches

Caliber: 30 ot 6

Manufacturer: Daisy

Overall Length: 43.5 inches

Weight Unloaded: 9.2 pounds

Weight Loaded: 9.8 pounds

Weight Unloaded with Bayonet: 10.2 pounds

Weight Loaded with Bayonet: 10.8 pounds

Cycles of Operations 1: Feeding

Cycles of Operations 2: Chambering

Cycles of Operation 3: Locking

Cycles of Operations 4: Firing

Cycles of Operations 5: Unlocking

Cycles of Operations 6: Extraction

Cycles of Operations 7: Ejection

Cycles of Operations 8: Cooling