Duties and Responsibilities

Must remain vigilant and move to resolve issues that would adversely impact cadet readiness. Prepares cadets to support mission requirements and exercises the necessary leadership to ensure Detachment success. Maintains and enforces military standards, Uniform Code of Military Justice, drill and ceremony training/execution, human relations, and safety.

Advises the PAS/APAS on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, mentoring, well-being, training, professional development, and recognition of all assigned cadets. Assists with preparation and execution of course instruction, commissioning, Extended Active Duty (EAD), contracting, enlistment, Body Mass Index (BMI) checks, Civil Involvements (CIs), Cadet Personnel Actions (CPARs), Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP), training and other events (e.g., commander’s call, staff meetings, etc.).

Conducts cadet mid-term feedbacks & counseling sessions. Prepares and maintains cadet personnel records. Maintains oversight of cadet schedules to include academic, military, clubs and program requirements. Prepares reports and records about cadet accountability.

Ensures military/academic/personnel standards are maintained across the Cadet Wing. Guides and assists in selecting, training, and evaluating cadet leaders. Ensures/enforces safety within all formations and events.

Maintains control of proper uniform issuance and enforces standards on wear. Mentors & assists cadets in adapting to the detachment environment and military standards.

Manages programs to meet all commissioning requirements. Assists cadets in all facets of training, development, and planning.

Develops morale and welfare initiatives. Oversees special detachment training events (cadet professional development training, expeditionary skills training, etc.). Leads and attends detachment events (dining in/out, awards, commissioning ceremonies, graduation, etc).

Specialty Qualifications

Knowledge is mandatory of: 

• Personnel management;
• Counseling.
• Air Force organizational structure.
• Principles, techniques, and methods of instruction.
• Learning processes.
• Training evaluation.
•  Military Training.
• Drill and Ceremonies.
• Customs and Courtesies.
• Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Military Justice.

• CCAF degree or Associates degree or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited academic institution.
  

• Approved candidate on the developmental special duty nomination list.
  
• E-5/E-6 and must be able to obtain 3 or more years retainability prior to High Year Tenure (HYT). Preferred that E-5's have at least 2 years of Time in Grade by the RNLTD and 6 years of Time in Service.
  
• Skill-level commensurate with grade. Highest proficiency in functional role is highly desired.
  
• Overall rating of "Exceeded some, but not all expectations" or "Exceeded most, if not all expectations" on the last 3 Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs).
  
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate well with others.
  
• Must have no current PT exemptions (with the exception of those due to pregnancy and/or deployment).
  
• Member must interview with and receive a favorable recommendation/feedback by their current local leadership.
  

• No record of disciplinary action resulting in an Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File in the last five years. No convictions by a General, Special, or Summary Courts-Martial. In some cases, Letters of Reprimand, Administrative Demotion, and referral EPR may be disqualifying factors for retention in this SDI.
  
• No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, or unprofessional relationships.
  
• No substantiated abuse findings defined in AFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program.
  
• No conviction by a civilian court of Category 1, 2, or 3 offenses, nor exceeded the accepted number of Category 4 offenses. Category 3 and 4 traffic offenses alone are not disqualifying. Categories are described in AFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accession, Uniform Guide List of Typical Offenses.
  
• Maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• No record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems that interfere with the ability to perform AFROTC Training Instructor duties.

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