ROTC Exam 2
Customs and courtesies ensure proper respect for 1. and build the foundations for 2.
1. the military members 2. self-discipline.
When you are promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant, using the 2018 pay table, what would your pay increase be?
Under typical circumstances, a second lieutenant promotes to first lieutenant after 2 years. With that, a first lieutenant (O-2 pay grade) over 2 years of service earns $4,077.90. That would be a pay increase of $843.00 per month
What are the correct procedures for reporting to a senior officer?
When reporting to an officer indoors, knock once and enter when told to do so. Upon entering, march to approximately two paces from the officer or desk, halt, salute, and report in this manner: "Sir (Ma'am), Airman Smith reports as ordered," or "Sir (Ma'am), Airman Smith reports." When the conversation is completed, execute a sharp salute and hold until the officer acknowledges the salute, then perform the appropriate facing movements and depart.
If you wanted to take a vacation after six months of service, how much time off would you have earned? What if you decided to start a family?
Service members earn 2.5 days of time off per month, or 30 days per year. After 6 months, they would have 15 days of leave. Refer cadets to the Parental Leave Policy for discussion
If you wanted a life insurance policy, what would you do? How much insurance might you qualify for as an Airman?
Service members would enroll in the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. They can enroll for up to $400,000 dollars of coverage
KNOW ALL RANK INSIGNIA
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Leadership as a SCIENCE. Leadership as an ART.
"Leadership is the ART AND SCIENCE of MOTIVATING, INFLUENCING and DIRECTING Airmen to understand and accomplish the Air Force mission" AF Doctrine Vol II—Leadership, Leading Airmen
Fundamental elements of leadership: Mission and airman (people).
"Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing AIRMEN to understand and accomplish the Air Force MISSION" AF Doctrine Vol II—Leadership, Leading Airmen
Leadership Basics
"To become successful leaders, we must first learn that no matter how good the technology or how shiny the equipment, PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE RELATIONS get things done in our organizations. PEOPLE ARE THE ASSETS that determine our success or failure. If you are to be a good leader, you have to cultivate your skills in the arena of PERSONAL RELATIONS." (Gen Ronald Fogleman, former Chief of Staff for the Air Force)
What can an Airman First Class expect to earn after 3 years of service?
$2,176.80
What can you expect to earn as a second lieutenant if you were to commission in 2018, with no prior service?
$3,107.70
What would you expect to earn as a second lieutenant if you commissioned in 2018, but also had 7 years of prior enlisted experience?
$4,175.40
What are some additional forms of monetary compensation a newly commissioned officer might expect to see on their Leave and Earnings Statement each month?
- Basic Allowance for Housing (location specific, have them check the calculator) - Basic Allowance for Subsistence ($254.39 for officers, $369.39 for enlisted)
discuss three other areas in Pay and Allowances or Pay Deductions
- Family Separation Allowance - Adoption Reimbursement - Clothing Allowance Additional: Allotments, SGLI, Federal/State Tax withholding
examine the options available to you if you were to retire after 20 years of service
- Monthly annuity; also known as retired pay. Based on years of service and pay grade. - Retirees can elect to participate in the Survivor Benefit Program, which is essentially annuity insurance for surviving spouses or children in the event of the death of the retiree. - Participating members will have access to their thrift saving plan monies. - Retirees can continue to use Tri-Care Prime for themselves and their spouse. - Retirees can, if determined so by the VA, receive separate disability compensation. - Retirees continue to have access to all base benefits, such as the commissary, the Base Exchange, golf course, fitness facilities, etc.
If you were interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the future, what benefit would you consider? What other options does this benefit offer?
- Post-9/11 GI Bill - Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Benefits
You render a salute when:
- entering a military installation - when a staff car passes by - U.S. flag passes by - reveille and retreat - the national anthem and to the colors - ruffles and flourishes - when in a group (first person to see the officer calls the group to attention and all salute) - in a work detail (person in charge salutes for the whole detail) -military funeral (salute the caisson or hearse as it passes and casket as it is carried by your position. You also salute during the firing of volleys and the playing of "Taps".)
Ways to identify officers by uniform:
- service cap - airman battle uniform - flight cap - abu cap - service dress uniform
You do not render a salute when:
- when in a formation (person in charge salutes and acknowledges salutes for the whole formation) - public gatherings - inside, except for formal reporting
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
-"These values provide a foundation for leadership, decision-making, and success, no matter the level of an Airman's assignment, the difficulty of the task at hand, or the dangers presented by the mission." AF Doctrine Vol II—Leadership, The Air Force Core Values -"Core values permeate leadership at all levels, at all times." AF Doctrine Vol II—Leadership, Leading Airmen
Follow these individual courtesies:
-Simple things like saying "please" and "thank you" help the organization run smoother because people respond more enthusiastically when asked in a courteous manner to do something. They also appreciate knowing their efforts are recognized when told "thank you." -One of the most valuable habits anyone can develop is to be on time for appointments. Granted, sometimes a person cannot avoid being late. When this happens, the best course of action is to call ahead or to reschedule the appointment. Do not keep others waiting. -Address civil service employees properly. As a rule, address them appropriately as "Mr.," "Mrs.," "Miss," or "Ms." and their last name, unless requested to do otherwise. Always address a superior formally. This is especially important in most foreign countries where using first names on the job is much more limited than in the U.S. -Don't gossip. A discussion of personal habits, problems, and activities (real or rumored) of others often results in quarrels and disputes among people who work together. The morale of any unit may suffer because of feuds that arise from gossip. The best policy is not to gossip and to discourage others from gossiping. -Use proper telephone etiquette. Always be polite and identify yourself and your organization. When an individual is not available to take a call, ask: "May I take a message?" or "Is there something I may help you with?" If taking a message to return a call, write down the individual's name, organization, telephone number, the message, and then pass this information along to the intended recipient. -Do not lean or sit on desks. Also, do not lean back in a chair or put feet on desks. This type of conduct doesn't present a professional military image. -In general, use common sense, be considerate of other people, and insist your subordinates do the same.
the salute is a:
-courteous exchange of greetings, with the junior member always saluting the senior member first - also rendered to the flag as a sign of respect
What would your monthly retired pay be if you retired as a lieutenant colonel with 20 years of service?
Cadets can go to the retirement calculator and enter a number of notional situations to forecast, using today's dollars, what their retirement might be after 20 years of service
If you were interested in buying a home, what benefit might you consider?
Eligible and qualifying service members can obtain a mortgage through the Veterans Administration.
Differences between Leadership and Management
Leadership -core values -motivating -influencing -directing -developing -vision -PEOPLE
Management
Management -efficiency -planning -paperwork -procedures --regulations -consistency -THINGS
What can an Air Force Warrant Officer 4, with 9 years of service expect to earn?
This is a trick question; a W4 w/9 years would earn $5314.50, but the Air Force does not have Warrant Officers
Custom
act or ceremony stemming from tradition
Unless told otherwise, rise and stand when a senior official
enters or departs a room. If more than one person is present, the person who first sees the officer calls the group to attention. However, if an officer is already in the room who is equal to or has a higher rank than the officer entering the room, do not call the room to attention.
When is saluting indoors appropriate?
formal reporting
courtesy
guidance in written form for an act of respect
The senior person should be given the position of honor when walking, riding, or sitting. The junior person takes the position to the senior individual's
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