Chain of Command - Special Teams
SCHOOL: PALO VERDE H. S. AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC
PRESIDENT THE HONORABLE JOSEPH R. BIDEN
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE HONORABLE LLOYD J AUSTIN III
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE THE HONORABLE FRANK KENDALL
CHAIRMAN JT CHIEFS OF STAFF GEN MARK A. MILLEY (USA)
CHIEF OF STAFF, USAF GEN CHARLES Q. BROWN JR.
AIR FORCE JROTC DIRECTOR COL JOHNNY R. MCGONIGAL
PALO VERDE H. S. PRINCIPAL Ms. AMY SMITH
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (SASI) Capt GORDON DOUGHTY
INSTRUCTOR (ASI) CMSgt ISAAC FABUNAN
INSTRUCTOR (ASI) MSgt SONJA CHATMAN
CADET CORPS COMMANDER C/Lt Col NICOLLE MACARIO
OPERATIONS GROUP CMDR C/Maj SETH HANN
COMMAND CHIEF MSGT C/CMSgt MARK DEMENO
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER #1 C/2nd Lt SARAH SHIMKO
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER #2 Vacant
UNARMED DRILL TEAM CMDR C/2nd Lt ZHENG LIU
ARMED DRILL TEAM CMDR C/2nd Lt DIEGO PEREZ
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR DRILL MEET INSPECTIONS
Note: When the judge stops in front of each cadet, the cadet will sound off as follows in a firm, confident manner: “Sir/Ma’am, good morning/afternoon. I am cadet (rank) (last name), Sir/Ma’am!”
Note: Always begin and end responses to questions with a Sir/Ma’am!
1. WHO IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? The President of the United States is the Honorable Mr. Joseph R Biden Jr.
2. WHO IS THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF? The Commander-in-Chief is the President of the United States, the Honorable Mr. Joseph R Biden Jr.
3. WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE? The Secretary of Defense is the Honorable Lloyd J Austin III.
4. WHO IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF? The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is Gen Mark A. Milley (USA).
5. WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE? The Secretary of the Air Force is the Honorable Frank Kendall.
6. WHO IS THE AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF? The Air Force Chief of Staff is General Charles Q. Brown Jr.
7. WHO IS THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC COMMANDER? The Air Force Junior ROTC Commander is Colonel Johnny R McGongial.
8. WHO IS YOUR PRINCIPAL? The Principal of Palo Verde High School is Ms. Amy Smith.
9. WHO IS YOUR SENIOR INSTRUCTOR? My Senior Instructor is Capt Gordon Doughty.
10. WHO ARE YOUR OTHER INSTRUCTORS? My other Instructors are Chief Master Sergeant Isaac Fabunan and Master Sergeant Sonja Chatman.
11. WHO IS YOUR CADET CORPS COMMANDER? My Cadet Corps Commander is Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Nicolle Macario.
12. WHO IS THE ARMED DRILL TEAM COMMANDER? The Armed Drill Team Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Diego Perez.
13. WHO IS THE UNARMED DRILL TEAM COMMANDER? The Unarmed Drill Team Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Zheng Liu.
14. WHO IS THE COLOR GUARD COMMANDER? The Color Guard Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Sarah Shimko.
15. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAMS? The mission is to build better citizens for America.
16. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST RANK IN AFJROTC? Cadet Colonel.
17. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST AFJROTC DECORATION/AWARD A CADET CAN EARN? The AFJROTC Gold Valor Award (risk your life while saving another).
18. WHERE SHOULD THE AFJROTC PATCH BE WORN IN THE UNIFORM? The ROTC patch on the left sleeve. Centered 1/2 to 1 inch below seam.
19. WHAT IS THE LOWEST AWARD YOU COULD EARN? The Patriotic Flag ribbon.
20. HOW ARE RANK INSIGNIAS WORN ON THE SERVICE DRESS? Centered on both lapels, resting on but not over the seam.
21. HOW ARE THE PANTS WORN ON BOTH UNIFORMS? Bottom of pants resting on the front edge of shoes with a slight break in crease. The back of pants will be 7/8 of an inch longer than the front.
22. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSITION OF ATTENTION? Stand erect, remain silent, feet at 45-degree angle, hands cupped and arms resting down with thumbs parallel with the seam of pants, eyes parallel with the ground.
23. WHAT DO THE BUTTONS ON YOUR SERVICE COAT MEAN? Symbolizes the United States and its Air Power.
24. WHAT IS THE REGULATION FOR FEMALE HAIR GUIDELINES? Female hair must be clean, a natural color, no more than three inches in bulk and not extend below the bottom of the collar.
25. WHAT IS THE REGULATION FOR MALE HAIR GUIDELINES? Male hair must be clean, a natural color, no more than one and one quarter inches in bulk, not touching the ears, and conform to the shape of the head.
26. WHAT IS YOUR HIGHEST RIBBON YOU’RE WEARING? You should know what all of your ribbons are for and what they look like without looking. If you take no pride in your awards, they WILL mark you down.
27. WHAT DID YOU DO TO EARN THAT RIBBON? You should know why you got each ribbon. If you don’t, ask the instructors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MUST KNOW
1. Your name, rank and job description. Team Commander, Element Leaders, or staff position in ROTC.
2. Name, rank and position of all your team members.
3. Uniform information and grooming standards.
4. Know your ribbons and how you earned them.
5. Officer and enlisted ranks and how they are placed on the AFJROTC uniforms, both male and female.
6. The date and day of the week and any important information about the date.
7. Basic information about yourself: Goals, years in ROTC, year you graduate, expectations from ROTC, plans after high school, and your opinion of PVHS teams.
8. C/G and ADT: your rifle is a 1903 Springfield replica rifle and know your rifle’s serial number.
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PRESIDENT THE HONORABLE JOSEPH R. BIDEN
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE HONORABLE LLOYD J AUSTIN III
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE THE HONORABLE FRANK KENDALL
CHAIRMAN JT CHIEFS OF STAFF GEN MARK A. MILLEY (USA)
CHIEF OF STAFF, USAF GEN CHARLES Q. BROWN JR.
AIR FORCE JROTC DIRECTOR COL JOHNNY R. MCGONIGAL
PALO VERDE H. S. PRINCIPAL Ms. AMY SMITH
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (SASI) Capt GORDON DOUGHTY
INSTRUCTOR (ASI) CMSgt ISAAC FABUNAN
INSTRUCTOR (ASI) MSgt SONJA CHATMAN
CADET CORPS COMMANDER C/Lt Col NICOLLE MACARIO
OPERATIONS GROUP CMDR C/Maj SETH HANN
COMMAND CHIEF MSGT C/CMSgt MARK DEMENO
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER #1 C/2nd Lt SARAH SHIMKO
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER #2 Vacant
UNARMED DRILL TEAM CMDR C/2nd Lt ZHENG LIU
ARMED DRILL TEAM CMDR C/2nd Lt DIEGO PEREZ
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR DRILL MEET INSPECTIONS
Note: When the judge stops in front of each cadet, the cadet will sound off as follows in a firm, confident manner: “Sir/Ma’am, good morning/afternoon. I am cadet (rank) (last name), Sir/Ma’am!”
Note: Always begin and end responses to questions with a Sir/Ma’am!
1. WHO IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? The President of the United States is the Honorable Mr. Joseph R Biden Jr.
2. WHO IS THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF? The Commander-in-Chief is the President of the United States, the Honorable Mr. Joseph R Biden Jr.
3. WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE? The Secretary of Defense is the Honorable Lloyd J Austin III.
4. WHO IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF? The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is Gen Mark A. Milley (USA).
5. WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE? The Secretary of the Air Force is the Honorable Frank Kendall.
6. WHO IS THE AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF? The Air Force Chief of Staff is General Charles Q. Brown Jr.
7. WHO IS THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC COMMANDER? The Air Force Junior ROTC Commander is Colonel Johnny R McGongial.
8. WHO IS YOUR PRINCIPAL? The Principal of Palo Verde High School is Ms. Amy Smith.
9. WHO IS YOUR SENIOR INSTRUCTOR? My Senior Instructor is Capt Gordon Doughty.
10. WHO ARE YOUR OTHER INSTRUCTORS? My other Instructors are Chief Master Sergeant Isaac Fabunan and Master Sergeant Sonja Chatman.
11. WHO IS YOUR CADET CORPS COMMANDER? My Cadet Corps Commander is Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Nicolle Macario.
12. WHO IS THE ARMED DRILL TEAM COMMANDER? The Armed Drill Team Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Diego Perez.
13. WHO IS THE UNARMED DRILL TEAM COMMANDER? The Unarmed Drill Team Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Zheng Liu.
14. WHO IS THE COLOR GUARD COMMANDER? The Color Guard Commander is Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Sarah Shimko.
15. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAMS? The mission is to build better citizens for America.
16. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST RANK IN AFJROTC? Cadet Colonel.
17. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST AFJROTC DECORATION/AWARD A CADET CAN EARN? The AFJROTC Gold Valor Award (risk your life while saving another).
18. WHERE SHOULD THE AFJROTC PATCH BE WORN IN THE UNIFORM? The ROTC patch on the left sleeve. Centered 1/2 to 1 inch below seam.
19. WHAT IS THE LOWEST AWARD YOU COULD EARN? The Patriotic Flag ribbon.
20. HOW ARE RANK INSIGNIAS WORN ON THE SERVICE DRESS? Centered on both lapels, resting on but not over the seam.
21. HOW ARE THE PANTS WORN ON BOTH UNIFORMS? Bottom of pants resting on the front edge of shoes with a slight break in crease. The back of pants will be 7/8 of an inch longer than the front.
22. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSITION OF ATTENTION? Stand erect, remain silent, feet at 45-degree angle, hands cupped and arms resting down with thumbs parallel with the seam of pants, eyes parallel with the ground.
23. WHAT DO THE BUTTONS ON YOUR SERVICE COAT MEAN? Symbolizes the United States and its Air Power.
24. WHAT IS THE REGULATION FOR FEMALE HAIR GUIDELINES? Female hair must be clean, a natural color, no more than three inches in bulk and not extend below the bottom of the collar.
25. WHAT IS THE REGULATION FOR MALE HAIR GUIDELINES? Male hair must be clean, a natural color, no more than one and one quarter inches in bulk, not touching the ears, and conform to the shape of the head.
26. WHAT IS YOUR HIGHEST RIBBON YOU’RE WEARING? You should know what all of your ribbons are for and what they look like without looking. If you take no pride in your awards, they WILL mark you down.
27. WHAT DID YOU DO TO EARN THAT RIBBON? You should know why you got each ribbon. If you don’t, ask the instructors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MUST KNOW
1. Your name, rank and job description. Team Commander, Element Leaders, or staff position in ROTC.
2. Name, rank and position of all your team members.
3. Uniform information and grooming standards.
4. Know your ribbons and how you earned them.
5. Officer and enlisted ranks and how they are placed on the AFJROTC uniforms, both male and female.
6. The date and day of the week and any important information about the date.
7. Basic information about yourself: Goals, years in ROTC, year you graduate, expectations from ROTC, plans after high school, and your opinion of PVHS teams.
8. C/G and ADT: your rifle is a 1903 Springfield replica rifle and know your rifle’s serial number.
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