Chapter 9

Chapter 9

TRAINING

9.1. General. We will offer numerous training opportunities for cadets beyond what is taught in the classroom and in leadership laboratories. We feel that, although participation is voluntary, cadets who participate will reap many personal and leadership development benefits.

9.2. Summer Leadership School (Cadet Leadership Course). This program offers cadets an opportunity to refine their leadership, drill and communications skills and to learn in a tightly controlled and monitored training environment. Additionally, there will be a physical fitness program and orientation schedule as part of the training schedule. Cadets will live, go to class, and eat meals at a designated offsite location. On a vo lunteer basis, AFJROTC instructors and additional retired military members will teach academics, chaperone activities, and conduct training. Since the number of quotas per school or unit is limited, priority will be given to cadets who are filling leadership positions. This school opportunity may involve traveling locally within the greater Houston area, or within the State of Texas to attend the selected school. Many schools are hosted by AFJROTC units and operating during the summer, and we have the luxury of attending several different schools to enhance the cadet corps exposure to leadership opportunities.

9.3. New Cadet Orientation (a.k.a. Panther Basic). Normally, this program will be conducted at the beginning of school. All new cadets are invited to this voluntary training. The Cadet Senior Staff will plan and conduct this training at Cy-Springs High School. Basic drill, uniform issuing and proper wear, personal appearance standards, and AFJROTC course objectives are just some of the training topics. The Cadet Corps Commander and staff will develop a training schedule, assign training responsibilities, and accomplish an after-action report and continuity folder. This orientation program is an excellent opportunity for cadets to apply their leadership skills in planning, organizing, and conducting a training program which provides a "head start" to cadets who are new to the AFJROTC program. The orientation program will address course objectives, instructor expectations, uniform and personal appearance standards, and basic drill to alleviate some of the uncertainty and misconceptions about AFJROTC. Completing the program will ensure new cadets a smooth transition to the unit and a new school start.

8.6. Physical Fitness Consent. All cadets must have on file the Physical Fitness Participation Consent Form. This form is generated by WINGS. No cadet may participate in PT without the form being approved by their guardian and filed in their Cadet Personnel File.