AS 100
Rings
Airmen may wear a total of no more than three rings; wedding sets count as one ring when worn as a set Rings will be worn at the base of the finger, and will not be worn on the thumb
Recognize additional opportunities available to students through the AFROTC program
Professional Development Training (PDT), Base Visit Program, and Arnold Air Society (AAS)
Honesty is the hallmark of integrity
Integrity First
Air Force Core Values
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
Backpacks
(Keep it Black) Black, brown, gray, or dark blue back packs may be worn with any uniform combination Back packs will be without design unless OCP or ABU patterned. ABU-patterned back packs, olive drab and Air Force sage green may be worn with the ABU. OCP-patterned back packs, tan and coyote brown may be worn with the OCP Small logos are authorized Airmen may wear either a sling style back pack or two strap back pack. Sling back packs will be worn across the chest, if carried on shoulder wear on the left shoulder. Two-strap back packs will be worn on the left shoulder or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering the proper salute) Back packs will not have ornamentation, a high-gloss, designs, or hanging/dangling objects
Gym Bags
(keep it black) Gym bags will be solid dark blue, black, olive drab, brown, gray, Air Force sage green, ABU patterned, or OCP patterned with matching stitching and carried in the left hand Bags will be without design unless ABU patterned or OCP patterned Use of a shoulder strap is authorized on either shoulder and the strap may cross the body as long as it does not interfere with rendering the proper salute Small logos are authorized
Handbags
(keep it black) Handbags for all uniform combinations will be solid black, brown, gray, or dark blue leather or vinyl Bag will be without design and without ornamentation Bag may be with or without plain fold-over flap, with or without single-placed silver or gold-colored clasp Stitching will be black or white or the same color as handbag Handbags may have up to two adjustable shoulder straps with or without buckles on the straps
"The US Army Signal Corps established a small Aeronautical Division to take charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects"...but didn't have airplanes yet.
1907
The first airplane was tested
1908
President Woodrow Wilson transfers aviation to Air Service, US Army via executive order
1918
Strategic Bombing Against Germany (Lack of long-range fighter escort/Heavy losses)
1942-1943
Long range fighters arrive (P-51 Mustangs)
1944
Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki/Ended World War II)
1945
Bracelets
Ankle bracelets are not authorized Airmen may wear one bracelet around their wrist If worn, the bracelet will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) in design, no wider than ½ inch, gold or silver in color, and will not have any inappropriate pictures or writing Medical alert/identification bracelets are authorized. If worn, medical alert/identification bracelets will be conservative and moderate Gemstones/tennis bracelets may only be worn with the mess dress uniform Bracelets espousing support for cause, philosophy, individual or group are not authorized
"Wright Flyer, the Army formally accepted this airplane, identified as "Airplane No. 1," on..."
August 2, 1909
Beards-Male
Beards are not authorized unless for medical reasons, when authorized by a medical official, or as authorized pursuant to a request for a religious accommodation (When authorized for medical reasons, members will keep all facial hair trimmed not to exceed ¼ inch in length. Individuals granted a shaving waiver may shave or trim their facial hair to present a neat, clean, professional image but will not shave or trim in such a manner as to give a lined/shaped appearance)
Service Before Self Virtues
Duty, Loyalty, Respect
"As Airmen we step to a higher calling and hold ourselves to the highest standards." (ex. discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values to Airmen and Guardians.)
Excellence in All We Do
*blank* does not mean that we demand perfection in everything from everyone. Instead, this value directs us to continuously advance our craft and increase our knowledge as Airmen.
Excellence in All We Do
Discipline is an individual commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards
Excellence in All We Do
Mission focus encompasses operations, product, and resources excellence
Excellence in All We Do
Teamwork is essential to triumph at every level
Excellence in All We Do
Eyeglasses/Sunglasses
Eyeglasses and sunglasses will not be worn around the neck or on top/back of head or exposed hanging on the uniform Eyeglasses and sunglasses may have conservative ornamentation on non-prescription sunglasses or eyeglasses, frames may be a conservative color Brand name glasses may be worn with small logo on frames or lenses Conservative wrap-around sunglasses may be worn. Conservative, clear, slightly tinted, mirrored or photosensitive lenses are authorized Sunglasses are not authorized in formation, unless for medical reasons
Makeup/Cosmetics-Female
Female Airmen may wear cosmetics; however, if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and in good taste Female Airmen will not wear shades of lipstick that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme colors
Earrings-Female
Female Airmen may wear small (not exceeding 6 mm in diameter) conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) round or square white diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver earrings as a set with any uniform combination If member has multiple holes, only one set of earrings are authorized to be worn in uniform and will be worn in the lower earlobes Earrings will match and fit tightly without extending below the earlobe unless the piece extending is the connecting band on clip earrings
Bulk-Male
Hair will not exceed 2 inches in bulk, regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural termination point
Integrity First Virtues
Honesty, Courage, Accountability
Sideburns-Male
If worn, sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), and will not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a clean-shaven horizontal line
*blank* is simply doing the right thing, all the time, whether everyone is watching or no one is watching
Integrity (Integrity First)
"As the world's finest Airmen, we must trust each other, and we must never stop working to earn the trust and respect of the Americans we serve." (ex. discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values to Airmen and Guardians.)
Integrity First
Accountability is responsibility with an audience
Integrity First
Courage is not the absence of fear, but doing the right thing despite the fear
Integrity First
Jewelry
Jewelry will be plain and conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) as determined by the local commander
Seven months later, these air combat forces returned to the command of air leaders as Gen. George C. Marshall, USA Chief of Staff, established the Army Air Forces (AAF), to control both the Air Corps and the Air Force Combat Command (formerly GHQAF).
June 20, 1941
Makeup/Cosmetics-Male
Male Airmen are not authorized to wear cosmetics
Earrings-Male
Male Airmen are not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform or in civilian attire for official duty, but are authorized to wear earrings in civilian attire while off duty on a military installation
Fingernails-Male
Male Airmen are not authorized to wear nail polish
Mustaches-Male
Male Airmen may have mustaches; however they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth
the General Headquarters Air Force (GHQAF), which had existed in gestation since October 1, 1933, became operational and assumed command and control over Air Corps tactical units.
March 1, 1935
A War Department reorganization created three autonomous U.S. Army Commands: Army Ground Forces, Services of Supply (later, in 1943, Army Service Forces), and Army Air Forces.
March 9, 1942
"Lts Frank P. Lahm and Benjamin D. Foulois make their first ascent and qualify as the airship's first Army pilots."
May 26, 1909
Excellence in All We Do Virtues
Mission, Discipline, Teamwork
Hair-Female
No minimum hair length, to a maximum bulk of 4 inches from scalp and allows proper wear of headgear Hair will end above the bottom edge of collar and will not extend below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground, both front to back and side to side unless worn in authorized ponytail or long braid(s) One or two braids or a single ponytail may be worn down the member's back with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades The braid(s) or ponytail cannot be worn over the shoulder or pulled in front of the body. It must go down the member's back Bangs, or sideswiped hair, may touch eyebrows but will not touch or cover eyes
the General Headquarters Air Force was removed from the jurisdiction of the Chief of the Air Corps and given separate status under the commander of the Army Field Forces
November 19, 1940
W. Stuart Symington became Secretary of the Air Force
September 18, 1947
Gen. Carl A. Spaatz became the USAF's first Chief of Staff
September 26, 1947
"Everyone in our Air Force should feel respected. Everyone should feel valued. Every single person around you brings something to the fight that you don't. Each of them is critically important to mission success, and they deserve to be treated that way." (ex. discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values to Airmen and Guardians.)
Service Before Self
*blank* tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires
Service Before Self
Duty is the obligation to perform what is required for the mission
Service Before Self
Loyalty is an internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves
Service Before Self
Respect is treating others with dignity and valuing them as individuals
Service Before Self
Hair-Male
Tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without headgear Hair will not touch the ears or protrude under the front band of headgear Part will not exceed 4 inches length or ¼ inch width Men are not authorized hair extensions
Tattoos/Brands/Body Markings
Tattoos/brands/body markings will not be on the hands (except one ring tattoo on one finger on one hand), head, neck (anything visible above the open collar uniform), face, tongue, lips, eyes, and scalp Tattoos/brands/body markings anywhere on the body that are obscene, commonly associated with gangs, extremist, and/or supremacist organizations, or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are prohibited in and out of uniform It must not violate community standards
*blank* changed the name of the Air Service to Air Corps, but left unaltered its status as a combatant arm of the U.S. Army. The act also established the Office of Assistant Secretary of War for Air.
The Air Corps Act of 1926
*blank* created the Department of the Air Force, headed by a Secretary of the Air Force. Under the Department of the Air Force, the act established the United States Air Force, headed by the Chief of Staff, USAF.
The National Security Act of 1947
Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)
The OCP may be worn off base for short convenience stops and when eating at restaurants where people wear comparable civilian attire Do not wear OCPs off base to eat in restaurants where most diners wear business attire or at establishments that operate primarily to serve alcohol Do not starch or hot press the OCP. Light ironing is authorized, however, repeated hot pressing or heavy ironing will accelerate the overall wear of the fabric
Necklace
Will not be visible at any time. If worn, will be concealed under a collar or undershirt
Identify General Military Course (GMC) requirements
full time student at a school offering Air Force ROTC United States citizen (to receive scholarship) in good physical condition of good moral character 14-years old or older (17 to receive a scholarship appointment)
Identify Professional Officer Course (POC) requirements
have 2 academic years remaining (undergraduate, graduate students are allowed on a case-by-case basis) be a United States citizen be 18 years old or 17 years with a parent or legal guardian's consent be physically qualified pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) be interviewed and selected by a board of DAF officers complete field training course maintain all graduation and commissioning requirements
Name the benefits associated with AFROTC
most college tuition, annual textbook allowance, most lab, and incidental fees if you're on scholarship a monthly tax-free allowance while in school for those on scholarship and students in the POC (Cadets also receive the stipend during the summer between AS300 and AS400 years) free AFROTC uniforms and, at most schools, free textbooks for on-campus and field training courses (room and meals and salary are paid during field training) management training and opportunities to apply leadership principles at most schools, academic credit for you AFROTC classes (some schools allow a minor in air and space studies) travel on military aircraft on a space available basis if you're on an AFROTC scholarship or in the POC orientation flights aboard Air Force aircraft visits to Air and Space Force Bases; opportunity to delay entering active duty while you pursue a graduate degree a challenging job after graduation
Fingernails-Female
nail polish will be a single color that does not detract from the uniform, nor can the nail polish be extreme in color Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well groomed Fingernails must not interfere with the performance of assigned duties. Fingernails must not hinder proper fit of prescribed safety equipment or uniform items
