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=// WELCOME to the Seventh Week of the __Best__ and ONLY USAF JROTC Program in FWISD! //=


 * - Uniform is Short Sleeve Standard for Every Cadet on Uniform Wear Day: See the Announcement Board **


 * - Introduce AS100 Text **


 * - Study Cadet Guide concerning promotions and staff duties **


 * -- Chapters 3 and 8 **



=// WELCOME to the Fourth Week of the __Best__ and ONLY USAF JROTC Program in FWISD! //= = =

For the week of 11 - 15 September 2017:
Monday: 11 Sep we support our annual Patriot Day Ceremony at WHHS! - Wear either the Service Dress or short sleeve blue uniform if issued as required.

Tuesday- Friday: Issue Uniforms and study the Cadet Guide concerning proper grooming standards and wear of the AFJROTC uniform

= = = = =// WELCOME to the Third Week of the __Best__ and ONLY USAF JROTC Program in FWISD! //=

For the week of 4 - 8 September 2017:
Please have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day with your family and friends...and think before you do something crazy. We need of you back to the team here in TX-863 on Tuesday, 5 September!!!

Now for the week:

We start issuing uniforms or verifying the uniforms upper class Cadets have.

We may also march a bit.

We will also discuss the events of September 11, 2001 as we prepare for a recognition event on Patriot Day next Monday (9-11)
Western Hills AFJROTC will host this event! Here's a link for you to review the timeline and some of the history on that tragic day:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrDQ2pPtqlZdQcA26_7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsOWdjMmRnBHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEdnRpZANWSURDMQ--;_ylc=X1MDOTY3ODEzMDcEX3IDMgRhY3RuA2NsawRiY2sDN202MnRmMWNncDkxMiUyNmIlM0QzJTI2cyUzRG5pBGNzcmNwdmlkA3hmdVNVakV3TGpGN0dGMTRXUXlrSWdtU01qRTJMZ0FBQUFEYUdoRFkEZnIDeXNldF9jaHJfc3ljX29yYWNsZQRmcjIDc2EtZ3AEZ3ByaWQDX1BlaUZtdlJUekdJNXpjTUJjcUw0QQRtdGVzdGlkA1VJMDElM0RWSURDMQRuX3JzbHQDNjAEbl9zdWdnAzEEb3JpZ2luA3ZpZGVvLnNlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzAEcHFzdHIDBHBxc3RybAMEcXN0cmwDMTgEcXVlcnkDOS8xMSBoaXN0b3J5IHZpZGVvBHRfc3RtcAMxNTA0Mjk0NTY5BHZ0ZXN0aWQDVklEQzE-?gprid=_PeiFmvRTzGI5zcMBcqL4A&pvid=xfuSUjEwLjF7GF14WQykIgmSMjE2LgAAAADaGhDY&p=9%2F11+history+video&ei=UTF-8&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=yset_chr_syc_oracle#id=1&vid=09f7f6a5377d10f0e6959412f5c8799f&action=view

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=__**For the week of 28 August - 1 September 2017:**__=

__**Now we need mentors- Each flight with 2nd- year cadets and beyond need to have these cadets get to know the new cadets and begin**__ __**to show them the ropes!**__

__ Uniform Wear Requirements(s): __

 * A uniform may only be worn on Tuesday or Wednesday (ABUs are authorized for either day).**
 * - No uniforms on Thursday or Friday as both of these days will be physical fitness days!!!**

- You may change in the JROTC facilities.
= Critical: Please have all (3 JROTC) forms turned back into JROTC (if not already done so) by Monday (B-Day) or Tuesday (A-Day). =


 * ===Group Commander: c/LtCol (Select) Eric Mendieta-Rubio===
 * ===Deputy Group Commander: c/Maj (Select) Kenya Arevalo===
 * ===Director of Operations: c/Maj (Select) Gerardo Garza===
 * ===Mission Support Director: c/Maj (Select) Veny Martinerz===
 * ===Senior Enlisted Advisor: c/CCMSgt (Select) Venyelys Ayala===
 * ===Lightning Squadron Commander (Flights A, B, C): Vacant (needs to be filled)===
 * ===Raptor Squadron Commander (Flights D, SD, E, F): c/Capt (Select) Juan Rojas===
 * ===Spirit Squadron Commander (Flights G, H, Z): C/Capt (Select) Chase DiIulio===

Remember- Take the time to enjoy reading the Cadet Guide on the link to the side!

// Excellence in All WE Do //
=__//** Aim High, Fly, Fight, Win! **//__=

= Air Power!!!!! =



**__For the week of 21 to 25 August 2017:__**
This first week back at school we will get to know our new Cadets and ensure everyone understands our School and Program Expectations!


 * UNIFORM WEAR Requirement(s): **

On Wednesday: Zulu, A-C and G-H Flights may wear their short sleeve blue USAF JROTC Uniform if it is issued. On Thursday: D-F Flights may wear their short sleeve blue USAF JROTC Uniform.

ABUs may ONLY be worn on Tuesday or Friday of this week if they have been issued to the Cadet! - In the future once notified by instructors, Fridays will require you to be suited out in PT gear!

Here is a quick lesson on how flights are named:

Z = Zulu Flight - Zero Period (Seniors Only on A/B Days - Five Days a week) A = Alpha Flight - First Period (A-Day) B = Bravo Flight - Second Period (A-Day) C = Charlie Flight - Third Period (A-Day) D = Delta Flight - Fourth Period (B-Day) SD = Sierra Delta Flight - Fourth Period (B-Day); this is the Aviation Honors Ground School for select juniors and seniors. E = Echo Flight - Fifth Period (B-Day) F = Foxtrot Flight - Sixth Period (B-Day) G = Golf Flight - Seventh Period (A/B Days) H - Hotel Flight - Eighth Period (A/B Days)

__ Let's have a great "Air Power" Year!!! __
=__//** Aim High, Fly, Fight, Win! **//__=

Note: All Information Below this Line is OLD and should be ignored!


 * __Friday Morning 24 February 2017- Mass Formation for Evaluation:__**
 * __Squadron Commanders will execute command through flight commanders and report accountability up to the chain within 15 minutes of forming up as a Group.__**
 * __Aerospace Science Lesson is over Terrestrial Planets (except the Earth)__**
 * __Leadership Education is over Savings/Bank Accounts__**
 * __Next week we plan for the military ball!__**
 * ____**
 * __Leadership Education and Aerospace Science for 13 - 17 February 2017__**
 * Cadet Guide Review and Uniform Inspection**

Text: Cadet Guide School Year 2016-17
(See Cadet Guide Link to the left for Excerpts)


 * Creed
 * Chant
 * Song


 * Note: the Cadet Guide Link includes a vido of the 30 Drill Command Sequence **
 * - Please view this! **

Announcements and Instructor Lecture- :15 (:15)
=Agenda:=


 * Drill- :20 (:35)**


 * Closing:**

Final Comments, Questions and Answers- :14 (:49)

** Uniform for all Cadets who have one issued is their choice of Ensemble **
=January-= =December-= =November-= =-= =-= =5 - 9 October 2015=

FRIDAY is the HOMECOMING PARADE
WEAR YOUR JROTC Uniform (short sleeve blue shirt) on FRIDAY - NOT Wednesday!!!

= = =28 Sep - 2 Oct=

By Wednesday be prepared to present the 30 Drill Commands.

Flight Commander make presentation to the SASI by reporting to Col Malesky at his desk.

Other Group member report your 30 drill commands through the chain of command and/or as directed by the instructors - This will be part of your first 6 weeks grade

= = =21 - 25 September 2015=

Monday - Goal Setting using the SMART acronym
 * Tuesday - 30 Drill Command Practice**

Wednesday - WEAR UNIFORM - Short Sleeve Blue Shirt Combination
- Open Ranks Inspection - Practice Drilling

Thursday - Intro to Aerospace Science
- The Theory of Flight: This supports the intro reading on Text pp 4-5 []

Friday - Suit out for Physical Fitness
= = =14 - 18 September 2015=

Monday - Continue to Learn the 30 Drill Commands Tuesday - Practice Drill / Issue Unifirom Wednesday - Unifiorm Inspection Process Thursday - Presentation by U.S. Army Friday - Suit out for PT

=SPECIAL NOTICE: A TOTAL of Eight Cadets will be selected from the 8 flights to attend the following Breakfast on October 2, 2015:=

__ Speaker: General Frank Gorenc __

Location: Park City Club (North Dallas, TX- transportation will depart WHHS at 5:30 a.m.)
To Compete to go on this amazing trip the Cadets selected must see Colonel Malesky for a test over the following website. Read this website and then ask Col Malesky for the test- you may take the test on your own and return it to Col Malesky once completed- the first eight tests completed with the most complete answers by Friday,18 Septemberwill be selected for this trip. See the below website, read it and do any other research you may wish on this high level leader before you ask Col Malesky for the test:

http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/104632/lieutenant-general-frank-gorenc.aspx

Best luck to all who want to show their motivation for this free breakfast with a four-star general!!!

= = =8 to 11 September 2015: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science=

Tuesday: Continue Uniform Issues

Drill and Ceremony in Preparation for 9-11 Ceremony Formation - Facing Commands and ability to space and show flight discipline

Wednesday Presentation on 9-11 Events; Thursday classroom presentation- close order drill.

Friday: 9-11 Ceremony and Field Trip to Alliance for select cadets; Physical Fitness for remainder of Cadets

WEAR Short Sleeve Blue Uniform Combination to school on Friday for 9-11 Ceremony
- Juniors and Seniors who are going to the AirShow after the ceremony need to change into AFJROTC Polo Shirt for the Field Trip

= = =31 August to 4 September 2015: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science=

Continue with Cadet Guide
Study Chapter 4 (pp 18 - 19)


 * Begin Drill: See Cadet Guide Pages 74 to 85.**

Practice Positions of Attention, Parade Rest, At Ease and At Rest. - Facing Movements - Hand Salute

Understand who and why we salute.

__** Begin Issuing Uniforms **__

 * Friday - Begin Fitness and Wellness Testing and Goal Setting. **

NOTE: If you have a uniform, Wear it Wednesday, 2 September.

=** __25 to 28 August 2015:__ **= =** __Leadership Education and Aerospace Science__ **= = Text: Cadet Guide School Year 2015 to 16 = = (See Cadet Guide Link to the left for Excerpts) = = = =** - Please view this! **= = =
 * Creed
 * Chant
 * Song
 * Note: the Cadet Guide Link includes a vido of the 30 Drill Command Sequence **

**AGENDA:**
= = === Announcements and Instructor Lecture & Cadet Discussion- :25 (:25) === Flight Commander, Flight Sergeant and Element Leader Responsibilities-

Excerpt from Cadet Guide (page 45):

The **Cadet Flight Commander** is the class leader; they are concerned with the leadership development and discipline of their flight. This cadet is responsible for:


 * 1) A. Commanding a flight of AFJROTC cadets.
 * 2) B. Exemplifies Cadet Discipline through understanding/implementing the Cadet Guide
 * 3) C. Performing Cadet Evaluations as applicable.
 * 4) D. Conducting weekly uniform inspections
 * 5) E. Maintaining the appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the flight.
 * 6) F. Reporting all problems directly to their respective squadron commanders.
 * 7) G. Organizing and maintaining an effective chain of command in the organization.
 * 8) H. Responsible for informing the flight on the unit announcements and upcoming events every class.

The **Cadet Flight Sergeant** is the first supervisor of the flight. This cadet is responsible for:


 * 1) A. Assuming the duties of the Flight Commander when he/she is not present.
 * 2) B. Assisting the Flight Commander in managing flight activities.
 * 3) C. Ensures adherence to the Cadet Guide Discipline in the flight as described on page 22
 * 4) D. General supervision of cadets to include reporting attendance and tardies.
 * 5) **E.** **Managing individual flight binder folders with key information.**
 * 6) F. Set the example of discipline, dedication, and teamwork to flight members.
 * 7) G. Ensures flag detail members are performing their tasks at the appropriate time.

The **Cadet** **Element Leader** is responsible to the Flight Sergeant for:


 * 1) A. Discipline, appearance, efficiency, training, and conduct of the element’s cadets.
 * 2) B. Coordinate activities within the element and keeps cadets in the element informed.
 * 3) C. Learning the names of Cadets in their element for proper reporting procedures

=** Drill- :15 (:40) **= = = =** UNIFORM Wear Day WILL BE ASSIGNED WHEN ALL ARE ISSUED **= = =
 * Closing: ** Final Comments, Questions and Answers- :10 (:50)
 * - If You have Your uniform please wear it on Wednesdays if you feel so led. **

Friday- Discuss goals for the school year
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END OF 2014 TO 15 SCHOOL YEAR! = = = = = = = AEROSPACE HISTORY and LEADERSHIP for //__11 to 14 November 2014__// =

__** Come to School in the Service Dress Uniform on Tuesday 11 November **__
= - We will march in the Veterans Day Parade =
 * - There are two grades for this event - Attendance/Participation and Uniform Wear on Parade **

-- This counts as Your 2nd 6 Weeks Final!!!
-- The Buses for the Parade leave at 8:45 a.m.

** Wednesday - Thursday: Leadership Education with CMSgt Lindsey and MSgt Ayala **
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 * Here is a Veterans Day Lesson you should enjoy: **

Here's a link to a Veterans Day Parade as the USAF Honor Guard gets ready to march: - Watch how they finally do march in downtown New York City - WOW!!! []

Finally, here is how the USAF Honor Guard Professionally demonstrates your heritage:

[] = = = = = Aerospace History and Leadership for __3 to 7 November 2014__ = = Wear the Service Dress (Dress Coat) with tie or tie tab = = (Either a long or short sleeve shirt can be worn with the coat but tie/tie tab MUST be worn) =
 * FRIDAY: Physical Fitness through team sports **

__// - This is required in preparation for the Parade Next week on Tuesday, 11 November //__
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__Class Agenda__:
= = = = = = = = = = [] [] [] **Wed:** Air National Guard (Air Force Reserves) Presentation from Recruiter **Tues:** United States Army Recruiter Presentation **Fri:** Physical Fitness - Remember to Suit Out
 * REPORT IN: 02 (:02)**
 * Creed, Chant, Song and Announcements: :03 (:05)**
 * Then LESSON - :30 (:35)**
 * Aerospace Science - __MON-TUES__ - Complete Lesson 2 (in chapter 2) about Developing Aircraft with emphasis on lesson review (p 43). **
 * Introduce New Lesson (Chapter 2, Lesson 2): "Developing Aircraft" **
 * - Review Louis Bleriot and learn about Anatomy and Aircraft of the first Decade of Flight. **
 * A short review story about Louis Bleriot and flying across the English Channel. **
 * Here is an actual replica of the Bleriot XI in flight at a French Air Show **
 * (that is why they are speakng French! :) **
 * ...by the way, this airplane also used Wing Warping instead of ailerons for roll or longitudinal control. **
 * - Rotary Engines **
 * - Helicopters **
 * - Other American Aviation Pioneers **
 * - Large Section on early Women Avatrix's (Female Pilots) **
 * Here's a great link about two women who owned an airport I used to fly out in San Antonio, Texas- great story!!! **
 * -Complete Questions on Lesson 2 Checkpoint (No.'s 1 - 9) **

Questions and Answers (Discussion) & Report Out: -:13 (:48)
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= Aerospace History & Leadership for __27 to 31 October 2014__ =

__Class Agenda__:
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 * REPORT IN: 02 (:02)**
 * Creed, Chant, Song and Announcements: :03 (:05)**
 * Then LESSON - :20 (:25)**
 * Aerospace Science - __MON-TUES__ - Complete Lesson about Wright Brothers with emphasis on lesson review (p 43). **
 * Introduce New Lesson (Chapter 2, Lesson 2): "Developing Aircraft" **
 * - Read intro story about Glenn Curtiss- Complete Text pp 45 thru 54. **
 * Here's a great background on Glenn Curtiss: **
 * -- Look ahead at Women Pioneers in Aviation (pp 55 - 60) **
 * This story is all about my favorite Lady Pilot Pioneer: Harriet Quimby **

Remember - keep those grades up!

= = =__AS-100 / Leadership for 20 - 24 October 2014__=
 * Wear Service Dress on Wednesday, 22 October **
 * If you don't have a Service Dress Coat then wear windbreaker with Tie/Tie Tab **

__Class Agenda__:
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 * REPORT IN: 02 (:02)**
 * Creed, Chant, Song and Announcements: :03 (:05)**
 * Then LESSON - :20 (:25)**
 * Aerospace Science - __MON-TUES__ - The Wright Brothers and Development of first Heavier-than-Air-Airplane **
 * This is a slightly later recording of one of the Wright Brothers flights after the first time they flew on 17 Dec 1903: **

Here's a video of the Wright Flyer in the Air and Space Museum today with the curator talking about the Wright Brothers' first flights:

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__** Wednesday - Thursday - Teamwork Lesson by Chief Lindsey **__ __** Friday: **__ =__--__= = = = = =__AS-100 / Leadership for 6 - 10 October 2014__= =__BIG Change for this week: Uniform WEAR Day is Friday! __=
 * - 14 Cadets go to DFW Expo with Col Malesky**
 * - Remainder of Cadets are in Physical Fitness with CMSgt Lindsey**
 * Discussion - :20 (:45)**
 * REPORT Out and DISMISSAL - :04 (:49)**

AGAIN: WEAR Your UNIFORM on Friday, 10 October!!!
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__Class Agenda__:
= = =__AS-100 / Leadership for 22 - 26 September 2014__=
 * REPORT IN: 02 (:02)**
 * Creed, Chant, Song and Announcements: :03 (:05)**
 * Then LESSON - :20 (:25)**
 * Discussion - :20 (:45)**
 * REPORT Out and DISMISSAL - :04 (:49)**

- Remember Hat, and black socks...and V-Neck Tee Shirt!
= - - We do not promote if you are not in your uniform!!! = =__ Cards Sales End - All Money / Cards are Turned in on MONDAY!!! __= __ Contradulations to the following three leaders for being out top sellers in the Group: __
 * __ Staff Sergeant Peyton Stubblefield - 40 CARDS __
 * __ Airman Basic Jackie Bradford - 25 CARDS __
 * __ Airman Basic John Laird - 13 CARDS __

Monday - Review Thesis Statement/Outline Requirements due for Wednesday
- Spend time looking at topics and working on the thesis / outline - Complete JROTC Leadership Survey

Tuesday - Reminder about Thesis Statement/Outline Due date
- Introduce Chapter 1, Lesson 2 in Text: "The Early Days of Flight."

See short video on Hot Air Balloons during Early War (Civil War and American-Spanish War) - We will read about this on Tuesday. []

Wednesday - Uniform Wear and Inspection
- Thesis and Outline Due

Friday - Suit out for Physical Fitness
- Pushups - Situps - Agility Tests - Height and Weight (body mass) evaluation

=__AS-100 / Leadership for 15 - 19 September 2014__=

- Remember Hat, and black socks...and V-Neck Tee Shirt!
Remember to keep up with funds from the card sell and good luck at selling!

Monday - Discuss Thesis/Outline Requirements
- Introduce and Read Opening Story from Text, A Journey Into Aviation History, CH1, LSN1, p 6

- Complete Questions on page 13
A video about the first attemps to fly (that did NOT work): []

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= = = = =__AS 100 and Leadership for 8 - 12 September 2014__=

__ BIG CHANGE for THIS WEEK: __
=__WE WILL WEAR THE Short Sleeve USAF JROTC UNIFORM ON THURSDAY (ONLY THIS WEEK)__= - This is because Thursday is the 9-11 "Patriot Day" Ceremony JROTC will host for Western Hills High School.

- ALL JROTC Cadets must be in their uniform on __//**Thursday**//__ to stand in the ** Patriot Day Formation **

 * Class Agenda - **


 * ** Always Start with Creed, Chant and Song **
 * ** Then the Flight Commander Report **
 * ** Finally, the Flight Commander or Flight Sergeant Reads off the Announcements **


 * Monday - Study the New Cadet Guide and Discuss key areas and major changes from last year's guide **
 * -- Remember to look at the link to the left to see key parts of the Cadet Guide **


 * Tuesday - Learn about Monetary Responsibility through FundRaising EVENT **


 * Wednesday - Practice Formation to include Facing Movements and large group sizing **
 * -- Include facing movements and discipline at attention/parade rest **


 * Thursday - In the Morning All CADETS in uniform report to Flag Pole Location by 8:40 a.m. (5 minutes after school starts) **
 * -- If a Cadet does not wear their issued uniform they cannot participate in this event and must remain in class **


 * Below is a short timeline of the events on September 11, 2001, better known as 9-11 and what we now honor, sadly, in memory, **
 * as "Patriot Day" for all those who sacrificed and continue to do so for our freedom from terrorism. **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L47uOWLCwKw


 * Friday - Suit out for Physical Training **

Again - This week and ONLY this week the Uniform WEAR day is THURSDAY!!! -
-- SHORT SLEEVE BLUE SHIRT!!!




 * __Aerospace Science 100 for 2 thru 5 September 2014__**

Text: Cadet Guide School Year 2014 to 20
(See Cadet Guide Link to the left for Excerpts)


 * Creed
 * Chant
 * Song


 * Note: the Cadet Guide Link includes a vido of the 30 Drill Command Sequence **
 * - Please view this! **

Announcements and Instructor Lecture- :15 (:15)
=Agenda:=


 * Drill- :20 (:35)**


 * Closing:**

Final Comments, Questions and Answers- :14 (:49)

FRIDAY IS PHYSICAL TRAINING SO REMEMBER TO SUIT OUT ON FRIDAY
Note: We will continue to issue uniforms throughout the week (so don't worry if you don't have a uniform yet)

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