OTS 16-06 OTSMAN

Which Sick Call must you inform your Flt/CC you are going to before you leave for it?

1130-1230

Time of day greeting of the day is "Good afternoon, Sir/Mam"

1200 to 1659

Time of day greeting of the day is "Good Evening, Sir/Mam"

1700 to 2359

How many AETC Form 341's should a cadet carry?

2 at all times

How many seconds must pass before a table of less than four cadets may be seated?

20

How long must trainees wait for others to fill an incomplete table at the dining facility before sitting down and eating without all seating positions filled?

20 seconds

When are non-priors authorized to wear ribbons prior to graduation?

National Defense Service Medal is authorized immediately if they meet DoD requirements. Expert marksman is authorized for immediate wear. The AF Training Ribbon is not authorized until graduation.

Is it required to salute outdoors while in mess dress?

No

In what window of time must flights and trainees arrive for their dining priority?

No more than 3 minutes before or after their scheduled DP

When class is opened do you call the room to attention when a senior ranking officer walks in?

No, once class is opened you do not call the room to attention for visitors regardless of rank.

Phase One Cadet Privilege Area:

OTS Complex

When worn during SMT, what position will cell phone remain in?

Off (not vibrate)

Where must cadets go once they put on civilian clothes to exercise privileges?

Off the OTS Complex.

During phase one, the OTS Shoppette may only be used for:

Official business only

Government Network and Computer Access

Rules and regulations are in AF Manual 33-152, User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems

Trainee Spirit Missions

Spirit missions will be tasteful, and the group responsible for execution will be responsible for cleanup afterwards within three TDs. Spirit missions must be approved by SS/CC or higher. OTS National Guard Minuteman is off limits

Who must approve cadet leave?

Sq/CC

How will items such as training material and laptops be placed in the flight room?

Standardized, ready for use immediately upon sitting down

True/False: Cadets will initiate the salute?

TRUE-Cadets will initiate the salute and give the greeting of the day in time to allow the senior officer/cadet to return it, but not from such a distance as to hinder communication

What two things should you do if you arrive late to a lecture?

Take a seat in the back of the auditorium and do not interrupt the lecture. Once the lecture is complete, report to your Flt/CC ASAP and explain why you were late

When in combined lecture in the Boyd Auditorium, who determines who performs the opening and closing ceremonies?

The 23 TRS class leader will perform opening and closing procedures. For combined 24 TRS and Det 12 lectures only, the current 24 TRS and Det 12 class leader will determine who performs opening and closing procedures.

What side of the DFAC do DET 12 Cadets sit on?

The left.

What side of the auditorium do 24 TRS cadets sit (as seen from the instructor's point of view when in the auditorium for combined lecture with DET 12 and 23 TRS?

The left.

Who carries the guidon in a detail?

The person in the front right.

Where does your chair need to grounded to before you leave DFAC?

The right side

What side of the auditorium do DET 12 cadets sit (as seen from the instructor's point of view when in the auditorium for combined lecture with 24 TRS and 23 TRS?

The right.

Who determines privileges?

The squadron CC or designated representative.

True/False: Cadets in phase four do not need to march in formation to class, duties, etc.

True

True/False: The Flight Leader salutes the Mess Checker?

True

How many flights waiting to depart the DFAC may form up under the overhang in the events of inclement weather?

Two.

How many full hydration systems of water will cadets consume each day?

Two. one by lunch DP and one by lights out.

UOD:

Uniform of the Day

How many flights may form up under the Dining Facility overhang when departing during inclement weather?

Up to two flights

At ease March:

Used on unimproved surfaces, extreme weather or flag conditions.

When does the reporting week for Merits/Demerits end?

Wednesdays at 1659

When does the reporting week for Merits/Demerits begin?

Wednesdays at 1700

When do you NOT knock on a office door when reporting?

When a conversation is taking place.

What is the only exception when rendering proper customs and courtesies during Reveille and Retreat?

When actively participating in a PT test or leadership exercise, cadets and staff are not required to render normal customs and courtesies for retreat/reveille.

Do trainees execute a facing movement when turning to pick up their trays and silverware at the dining facility?

Yes

Will cadets salute staff vehicles?

Yes, All cadets will render a salute to all properly marked and occupied staff vehicles. All placards have a blue background with silver insignia and/or full color image. The Chief of Staff placard has a white and blue background with blue and silver stars

How will trainees assigned to 23 TRS will be addressed?

according to their rank (Captain Smith)

When is it appropriate to salute?

all outdoor areas on Maxwell AFB, unless specifically indicated otherwise

How far away does an office need to be for a cadet to render a salute?

approximately six paces

Lights Out

at 2300 trainees will be in their assigned bed, attempting to sleep with all lights turned off using assigned blankets and sheets.

The last trainee departing the flight room will ensure all

audio visual equipment and lights are turned off.

who renders military courtesies in formation of 5 or more

cadet in charge

Hand Held Radios

can be used for official duties and will be clipped to the belt or carried in the hand when not used.

What is the appropriate way to wear your trainee rank insignia while in ABUs?

centered on the left and right collar, one-inch and parallel from the bottom edge of the collar

Dining Blocks

dining hours used to create DPs for all trainees.

Both on and off base, salute outdoors when in uniform unless

encumbered. Make every effort to not be encumbered (carrying items in your right hand)

Duty Week Events

events during the scheduled duty week

Calling the room to Attention is not required for which areas?

foyers, day areas, the CQ Office, or hallways. If seated and a staff member enters one of these areas, cadets will stand and render the proper greeting of the day. EXCEPTION: If an O-6 or above enters these areas, cadets will call the building/area to Attention, unless there is an officer of equal or higher rank already in that specific building/area.

What does sitting at Modified Attention consists of?

head and eyes straight forward, back off the back of the chair, palms down and placed on top of your thighs, heels together with feet forming a 45-degree angle

always give a verbal greeting unless it will...

interrupt the senior individual.

Where will the flight leader sit in the flight room?

to the instructor's right, as viewed from the front of the room

Trainees will not leave the auditorium voluntarily during a lecture except for

unforeseen health issues.

dormitory room doors must remain closed while the room is......

unoccupied

Lights ON

will be no earlier than 0430

What DPs must still be met while in phase four?

Breakfast and Lunch.

How will trainees assigned to 24 TRS or Det 12 be addressed?

Cadet (name)

Who leaves the table first when leaving DFAC?

Cadet 1. They carry their stacked trays to the tray cabinet.

Who wipes down the table after Cadet 3 lifts the napkin holder?

Cadet 2

Who lifts the napkin holder after cadet 1 leaves?

Cadet 3

Once Cadet 2 wipes down the table, who collects the remaining waste and then proceeds with stacked trays to the tray cabinet?

Cadet 4

Road Guard:

Cadet designated to stop traffic when cadets cross a road or parking lot.

What side of the table are dining chairs grounded to

Right

When passing someone in the DFAC line, you state:

"SIR/MAM, EXCUSE ME."

What is the statement given to the Mess Checker by the Flight Leader?

"SIR/MAM, FLIGHT ___ REPORTS WITH A DINING PRIORITY OF ____ WE ARRIVED AT ___".

What is the initial verbiage for checking in with the mess checker for your dining priority?

"Sir/Ma'am, Flight X-XX reports with a dining priority of XXXX. We arrived at XXXX."

What is the verbiage for passing others in the serving line at the dining facility?

"Sir/Ma'am, excuse me"

If there is more than one cadet entering late, what is the statement?

"Sir/Mam, Cadet (Your Name) plus (number of other cadets) request permission to enter.

Reporting statement when ordered to report

"Sir/Mam, Cadet (Your Name) reports as ordered"

Reporting statement when NOT called upon

"Sir/Mam, Cadet (Your Name) reports."

No-Salute Areas:

-Assault/confidence course -Air & Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) -Blue Thunder -Vigilant Warrior (VW) -Baseline Expeditionary Leadership Problems (BELPs) -Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)/Project X -OTS track -Emergency Management Leadership Exercise (EMLEX) -and the covered area between Gilbert Hall/Gilbert Hall Annex -The drill pad, parade field, and physical conditioning facilities areas are no salute areas during instruction only. Upon completion of instruction all cadets will resume rendering salutes in these areas.

Cadet Stamp

1) circling I do or do not wish to make a statement 2) Initials 3) Date DD Mmm YY

Time of day greeting of the day is "Good morning, Sir/Mam"

0000 to 1159

What time is Cadet Sick Call?

0515-0645 and 1130-1230

After completing the meal, which seat positions carry loaded trays to the tray cabinet?

1 and 4

What form may be used to document positive and/or negative cadet performance?

AETC Form 341, Excellence/ Discrepancy Report

What form needs filled out if injured?

AF 978

What form is filled out when a cadet is injured on or off duty?

AF Form 978

What form will you present to your Flt/CC if treated on base, and how soon will you do it?

AF422 ASAP

What is the governing regulation for wear of the service uniform?

AFI 36-2903

APT

Academic preparation time: Cadets will use APT to prepare for academic graded measures. Staff or other cadets will not task cadets during this time.

AOPS

Academic/Operations Time: time is any other time not dictated by SMT or APT for cadets to accomplish activities necessary for either academic studies or cadet operations.

Computer Policy

Access requires a CAC for .mil and .com networks. IA training is required for .mil access

When can Cadets use the OTS PCC?

After approved by Cadre/Flt CC, Any time after SMT

What is maltraining?

Any training practice that is not designed to meet a training objective.

Should a cadet salute an office behind them?

At no time will a cadet turn their upper body to salute someone behind them nor will they salute someone they approached from the rear

How do cadets form up for PT formation?

At parade rest

Where will hydration systems be placed in flight rooms and auditoriums?

Back of the cadet's chair and standardized.

What areas on the OTS Complex must phase one cadets seek permission to go to from the Flt/CC?

Base Military Clothing Sales, dry cleaners, and Barber Shop.

How will cadets be transported to normal outpatient medical appointment during the duty day?

Base Taxi Service

What does the acronym BELP stand for?

Baseline Expeditionary Leadership Course

On what occasion is a trainee permitted to wear the AF training ribbon?

Cadets are authorized to wear ribbons, medals and badges if they have met eligibility requirements. The AF Training Ribbon awarded for completion of OTS may only be worn for the official flight and individual photos but must be removed after photos are taken

Academic Integrity

Cadets must adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and are prohibited from engaging in plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, or any other act constituting a lack of academic integrity

How does a cadet salute when passing an officer engaged in conversation?

Cadets passing an officer engaged in conversation will render a salute but not interrupt with the greeting of the day. If the officer does not return the salute, the cadet will continue and then drop the salute once abreast of the officer.

How should a cadet address any staff member or commissioned officer?

Cadets will IMMEDIATELY come to their feet and stand at the Position of Attention when addressed by or addressing any staff member. Respond first with the word "Sir" or "Ma'am" followed by the answer to the question.

How do you report to an office or cubicle with multiple people?

Cadets will follow same procedures as is by themselves EXCEPT, the reporting statement will include all cadets reporting to the office or cubicle. Example: "Sir/Ma'am, (Cadet/Rank) (Last Name), (Cadet/Rank) (Last Name), and (Cadet/Rank) (Last Name) report as ordered."

What is a "tight meal"?

Cadets will sit using the entire seat surface, at the Position of Modified Attention, without touching the back of the chair. If leaning forward is required to prevent spilling food, cadets will bend forward slightly from the waist, but will not relax the Position of Modified Attention or place their elbows on the table

When must a cadet wear a hydration system?

Cadets will wear hydration systems to all field leadership, physical training, and drill events

What side of the auditorium do 23 TRS cadets sit (as seen from the instructor's point of view when in the auditorium for combined lecture with DET 12 and 24 TRS?

Center

Where do you ground your tray once seated in DFAC?

Centered to the front edge of the table.

What is a CAC?

Common Access Card

What are the two exceptions to the rule regarding non-OTS personnel in the dormitories?

Contractors and Maintenance Staff.

When do you salute indoors?

Do not salute indoors unless formally reporting in to a commissioned staff member's office/cubicle or upon receiving an award at an awards ceremony

How far is spacing for PT?

Double arms length

Flash lights:

During all hours of darkness or reduced visibility

Where will you take the AF 422 with you until it expires?

Everywhere.

True/False: Cadet's should salute in PT gear?

FALSE-Saluting is not required when either staff or cadets are in PT gear; however, cadets should render the proper greeting of the day.

What are the marching conditions for the FPCONs?

FPCON Normal- March in any size formation FPCON alpha- March in any size formation FPCON bravo- March in flights or smaller FPCON charlie- Outside activities are canceled. However, marching at ease is authorized in order to meet schedule requirements. FPCON delta- Outside activities are canceled. When required to move between buildings, spread out and move quickly as individuals.

True/False: It is necessary when marching indoors to stop at every doorway.

False- Cadets need only watch for people coming out of offices and around corners

True/False: When returning from break, the class will stand at the end of the break when the instructor returns.

False- it is considered an academic session and is will continue uninterrupted.

True/False: Holiday meals are not "tight meals" during the indoctrination phase.

False: All meals are "tight" during indoc week

True/False: phase two cadets may exercise Maxwell AFB privileges during SMT:

False: Only after SMT

True/False: A wingman is required for off-base medical attention, but only need stay with the Cadet until they reach the hospital/medical office.

False: The wingman must remain with the Cadet at all times.

True/False: phase four cadets no longer need to follow auditorium opening and closing procedures, and no longer need to follow procedures for asking questions.

False: They need only follow procedure on asking questions.

True/False: phase two cadets may carry cell phones during SMT

False: phase three cadets may carry cell phones during SMT

True/False: phase two cadets no longer have "tight meals:

False: phase three cadets will no longer have tight meals

Flight:

Five or more trainees. Two elements, guide on and flight leader. Trainees will not talk while in formation

Where will hydration systems not be worn?

Flight room, auditorium, or dormitory.

Phase One Cadets must seek approval to access their POV from:

Flt/CC

Who does the FL report late arrivals to the DFAC to?

Flt/CC

When will cadets sign out at the CQ?

For anything outside the dorms beyond SMT

Detail:

Formation of two to four trainees. Two senior member march on right. If equal taller tap

What does the guidon consist of?

Four parts: the ferrule staff ornament the flight pennant

What building would a flight have arrived from if they were holding at position #3?

Gilbert Hall

What is the last process during the reporting process before marching away from as staff member?

Giving the greeting of the day.

How is the hydration system to be used when wearing dress blues or service dress?

Hand-carried

Hazing

Hazing is any conduct whereby a military member or members, regardless of service or rank, without proper authority causes another military member or members, regardless of service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful

Who will Cadets placed on quarters notify prior to proceeding to their dorms?

IDMTs and Flt/CC

When should you use the restroom while in DFAC?

Immediately upon entering the building. Get back into line once completed.

If injured on or off base, how soon will cadets notify their Flt/CC

Immediately, and no later than 24 hours after the injury.

How does one carry the guidon?

In the right hand, with the ferrul six inches from the ground when marching. When halted, the guidon will be grounded to the right foot.

Who provides basic medical attention for Cadets at OTS?

Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMTs)

OTS Social Media Policy

Is in line with AFI 1-1. Activity must be professional.

What are the 5 categories of merits?

Job Knowledge, Leadership Skills, Professional Qualities, Duty Performance, Awards

What are the 6 categories of demerits?

Job Knowledge, Leadership Skills, Professional Qualities, Duty Performance, Judgment and Decisions, Communication Skills

What is the procedure to entering a Flight Room for a lecture already in session?

Knock Once- wait until acknowledged Open Door at 45 degree angle State "Sir/Mam, Cadet (Your Name) requests permission to enter."

If there is lightning within 5 nautical miles of the OTS complex cadets will do what?

Minimize travel between buildings to movements necessary to meet schedule requirements. Cadets will not form up into flights but will proceed directly to their destination in details of two.

Once seated in the auditorium, what position will you be at?

Modified position of attention until told to "sit at ease"

What types of talking are allowed in the bathrooms?

On-the-spot corrections to other cadets and addressing or being addressed by staff/visitors. No greeting of the day will be spoken in the bathrooms.

What types of talking are allowed inside academic buildings?

On-the-spot corrections to other cadets, addressing or being addressed by staff, and the greeting of the day.

When are trainees permitted to stop wearing their plastic nametag?

Once all members of the class have their name tapes sewn on

Double time:

One hour after last meal. Only on paved surfaces to and from physical conditioning. Trainees will not double time during hours of darkness for safety reasons.

When do you salute enlisted staff members?

Open Ranks Inspections or reporting for PT

In addition to saluting officers, cadets may also salute who?

Other cadets as appropriate for their rank regardless of training program. Cadets of the same rank are not required to exchange salutes.

How will Cadets be transported to outpatient medical appointments if the Taxi Service is unavailable?

POV, with permission of the Flt/CC

What uniform will Cadets use when using any PCF

PTUs

What position do you stand at in Boyd when the class leader states, "CLASS, PREPARE FOR INSTRUCTION"?

Parade Rest.

Reveille Courtesies

Personnel outdoors in uniform, to include PT uniform, will face the flag ( if visible) or turn towards the music and assume the Position of Parade Rest upon hearing the first note of "Reveille." If you can see the flag being raised during "Reveille," upon the first note of "To the Colors," or as the flag is beginning to be raised, come to the Position of Attention, face the flag, and render a salute. Hold your salute until the last note of music is played and the flag is fully raised.

Retreat Courtesies

Personnel outdoors in uniform, to include PT uniform, will face the flag if visible, or turn towards the music and assume the Position of Parade Rest upon hearing the first note of "Retreat." Upon hearing the first note of the National Anthem, come to Attention, face the flag if visible, or turn towards the music and salute. Hold your salute until the last note of the music is played.

Cell Phones

Phase Three and higher cadets are authorized to carry and use cell phones during SMT.

What type of eye-wear is prohibited in formation?

Photosensitive lenses and sunglasses.

Flights coming from 1486 and 1488 will hold at what position outside DFAC?

Position #1

Flights coming from buildings 1489, 1491, Gilbert Hall Annex or the PT/Drill pad will hold at what position outside DFAC?

Position #2

Cell Phones Customs and Courtesies

Proper customs and courtesies must be rendered when using a cell phone. No walking or driving while on the phone.

When giving a greeting of the day, which takes precedent, gender or rank?

Rank.

Procedures for asking questions in the auditorium:

Remain seated, raise hand. When recognized, stand and say "Sir/Ma'am," then ask the question/give the answer, unless otherwise directed by lecturer.

Prior to a Flight Room class, what will the Flight Leader ensure is listed on the white board, and where will it be located?

SOBs: Lesson Title Instructor's Rank & Name and Scheduled Time (Top left Corner)

SOBs

Samples of Behavior

SMT

Scheduled military training

Once a lecture is over in the auditorium, and the class leader states, "CLASS, PREPARE FOR DISMISSAL", what should you do.

Set aside class materials and stand at parade rest. Be prepared to be called to attention.

How do you accept an award from an officer?

Shake-Take-(smile for pictures if a photographer is there)-Salute 'If called to receive an award, proceed in a military manner and stand approximately one arm's length in front of the presenter. Extend the right hand and shake the presenter's hand while taking the award with the left hand. NOTE: If a photographer is present, pause for pictures. Then render a salute, if the presenter is a commissioned officer, and exit the area in a military manner. If there are multiple award presenters, side step down the line repeating the same procedure of shake, take, and salute, unless the ceremony is indoors. If indoors, only salute the presenter of the award, but shake the hands of everyone else on the line'

Up to how many flights may seek shelter under the Dining Facility overhang when arriving to DP during inclement weather?

Six

How many flights waiting to enter the DFAC may form up under the overhang in the event of inclement weather?

Six.

What is the backup hold position for flights arriving to DFAC during inclement weather if the overhang is full?

The PCC (Fitness Center)

If the instructor makes no statement upon exiting the classroom, who should respond, and what should they say?

The class leader will respond, "CARRY ON" once the instructor has left the classroom.

When an officer of higher rank than the instructor enters while no instruction is going on, who calls the room to attention?

The first cadet to see the officer.

Once the class leader states, "SIR/MAM, CLASS IS READY FOR DISMISSAL" and the instructor states, "CARRY ON" as they exit the classroom, who should respond, and what should they say?

The whole class should respond, "CARRY ON, SIR/MAM"

What conditions require emergency medical care?

Threat to life, limb, or eyesight.

If there are three cadets at a table, who carries the trays?

Three passes to one. Cadet two carries his/her own tray.

Call to Quarters

Time during the privilege period when all trainees must return to the dorms. Call to quarters is 2245. Failure to return is punishable under the UCMJ and constitutes grounds for disenrollment. Once signed in trainees may utilize the OTS Complex

Government Laptop Damage and Maintainece

Trainees are responsible for upkeep and may be help accountable for lost or damaged laptops. Attaches will be used to carry the laptops for standardization.

Religious Services

Trainees do not have to march while escorting guests to an from religious services. Trainees are given 4 hours to attend religious services and post-worship fellowship. Trainees with Maxwell AFB privilege or less will notify their FLT/CC if they are going off base. Trainees must travel directly to and back from worship services.

Work Details:

Trainees may march alone to work details and while performing details

.mil

Trainees will not connect personal computers to the .mil LAN ports, trainees will not use, flash drives, camera flash memory cards, trainees will scan all media for viruses.

Academic Integrity Violations

Trainees will not engage in plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, or any other act constituting lack of academic integrity. Violations are punishable under the UCMJ.

National Anthem Courtesies

When the National Anthem is played indoors during a ceremony and you are in uniform, stand at Attention and face the flag, but do not salute. If in civilian clothes indoors or outdoors and the National Anthem is played, come to Attention and place your right hand over your heart. If you are wearing a hat, it should be removed. NOTE: Saluting outdoors while in civilian clothes is permitted but not required.

When does the Flight Leader come to the position of attention when awaiting instruction in a flight room?

When the instructor breaks the threshold of the door.

When indoors, when will cadets not square corners or perform facing movements?

While on carpet, or while carrying a tray in the DFAC

Written Correspondence

Will be accomplished using formatting from the Tongue and Quill.

Cadets may close their dormitory room doors for the purposes of showering, changing uniforms or for ....

lights out

Guide:

marches in front of the highest numbered element leader. In most cases, the Guide will carry the flight guidon.

Internet Usage

may be used for OTS related activities. no pornographic material, making online purchases not related to training, no commercial uses, may be used to pay bills, Trainees may not use personal computers on the LAN, Trainees may access social media sites outside of SMT.

.mil laptops

must always be turned on and plugged into the LAN.

Talking quietly is permitted in the auditorium until the class leader instructs the class to

prepare for instruction.

What does the acronym POV stand for?

privately owned vehicle

When class is not in session, trainees will call the ....... to attention,

room

If the senior individual is encumbered, the junior will

still render a salute

Misrepresentation

the act of making an assertion to intentionally deceive or mislead ex. false reporting, turning in a previous assignment as the current

FLT/CC Time

time for FLT/CC to accomplish activities outside of normally scheduled curriculum. Any time not used will be APT.