Authority Limitations. Cadet officers and non-commissioned officers are authorized to take charge of and direct subordinate cadets in the performance of AFJROTC duties. They will judiciously enforce military discipline at all times and will never demean, belittle, harass or use obscene language or physical force. Proven abuse of cadet officer or NCO authority will result in immediate demotion of the individual(s) concerned.
Cadets will not attempt to use AFJROTC rank or position for personal gain or favor. Cadet rank is an AFJROTC leadership training tool; therefore, cadet rank exists only when taking part in authorized AFJROTC activities.
Hazing is defined as, “the practice of directing someone of lesser rank to perform a humiliating action that entails the surrender of dignity and self-respect, or hazardous action exposing one to physical injury or bodily harm.” ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ABUSE AND PUNISHMENT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The SASI will deal harshly with any cadet who uses their leadership position, seniority, or rank/grade to engage in behavior, physical or verbal, that is demeaning, retaliatory, or dangerous for personal gain. This prohibition includes directing a cadet to do push-ups, or other physical activities for punishment or directing comments toward a cadet that can be interpreted as threatening, demeaning, or containing prejudicial or sexual comments or overtones.
AFJROTC conducts itself in a manner that encourages growth, self-discipline and respect. This is respect for yourself, fellow cadets and respect for your teachers, instructors and school staff. Engaging in activity that intended to damage or subjugate another is counter to these goals and threatens the very essence of the corps. These activities do nothing to further our values. You are part of an organization based on a “wingman” philosophy. If your wingman cannot trust the organization, we are all at risk. We will give no quarter. Any incident intended to subjugate another cadet is subject to immediate removal from AFJROTC in addition to the school disciplinary measures.
Cadet officers and senior non-commissioned officers must understand unit organizational responsibilities and staff personnel duties. They must maintain at least an 80 average in AFJROTC and an overall school grade average of 70 or higher, with no failing grades on interim, quarterly, and semester report cards. Should cadets not meet these standards, the SASI will place them on probation for the next grade reporting cycle to include interim grades. If the cadet fails to achieve these minimum standards while on probation, the SASI may reduce them in grade and remove them from their duty position. Cadets may appeal the decision in writing to the SASI within 10 calendar days of notification for final review and action.
All cadets must maintain a 70 average in AFJROTC and no failing grades on quarterly and semester report cards to be eligible for promotion. A grade of 70 in an AFJROTC course makes the cadet ineligible for temporary promotion but not for consideration for permanent promotion. Cadets achieving a final course grade of a 70 may request continuance in the program at the discretion of the SASI and principal. Cadets receiving a failing grade in AFJROTC for two consecutive semesters faces possible dismissal from the program.