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Arnold Air Society
The Candididate Program
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Undergraduate 2
10/16/2009

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Term
National Requirements for AAS Membership
Definition
  1. Candidates must be an AFROTC or USAF Academy (USAFA) cadet

 

  1. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative university GPA

 

  1. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative AFROTC GPA

 

  1. Maintain all physical standards for retention in AFROTC or USAFA

 

  1. Attend at least 90% of all required events, as prescribed by the CTO

 

  1. Obtain 100% of all active squadron member signatures, as well as the Cadre Advisor

 

  1. Score an 80% or better on the National AAS Candidate Test 

 

  1. Take the AAS oath
Term

Squadron Requirements for AAS Membership

Definition

a.       Pass two uniform inspections

 

b.      Complete all writing assignments

 

c.       Complete a candidate class paddle

 

1.      Requirements: AAS colors, all candidates’ signatures, candidate class name, quarter and year of candidate training program (ex. WI 09)

2.      Due: at Review Boards

 

d.      Successfully manage the LeMay Squadron Fridge Program while under the supervision of the Fridge Officer

 

e.       Create and maintain a standardized candidate book

 

f.        Obtain all signatures and from all active members and the Cadre Advisor

 

g.       Attend at least one squadron meeting [unless there is a documented class/work excuse] and that said excuse was brought my memorandum to the attention of the CTO

 

h.       Attend one active member service project

 

i.         Plan at least one candidate service project (more are encouraged) by week two of the CTP

 

j.        Plan one squadron MWR event

 

k.      Retain ALL knowledge contained in Candidate Training Manual

 

l.         Pass a review board held by the Squadron Command Staff

 

 

 

Term

Candidate Commander [CC]

Definition

-         Responsible for all meetings and other activities

 

-         Responsible for all candidates

­       Reports directly to the Candidate Training Officer [CTO]

­       Responsible for completion of all candidate duties

 

-         Must submit a weekly report

­       In AAS memo format

­       Due at the earliest candidate meeting of the week and covering the entire previous week

­       Must include:

­       Accomplishments the class made over the past week to complete their mission

­       What the candidate class intends to accomplish in the upcoming week

 

-         Perform all other duties as assigned

Term

Candidate Vice Commander [CV]

Definition

-         Responsible for aiding the CC and must always be prepared to assume command if the CC cannot perform his/her assigned duties

-         Responsible for tracking attendance at all candidate events

-         Perform all other duties as assigned

Term
Candidate Standardization Officer [STANDO]
Definition

-         Responsible for all candidate standardization

­       Candidates will be standardized at all times

­       Includes Candidate Book, Candidate Meetings, Candidate forms/assignments, etc.

Perform all other duties as assigned

Term

Candidate Information Manager [IM]

Definition

-         Responsible for all candidate information management.

­       Must keep track of all forms/assignments, and other paperwork

-         Must keep minutes of all meetings

­       Minutes must be posted NLT COB the day after each candidate meeting

Minutes will be posted on the AAS OPS Board, right above or below the active member minutes [whichever is applicable]

­       The minutes from both meetings in a single week must be posted and remain on the AAS OPS Board until the first set of minutes from the next week are posted

­       Minutes taken off AAS OPS Board are placed in the CTO’s mailbox

-         Must obtain a copy of all candidates’ school/work schedules.

­       Must know the availability of ALL candidates

­       Must keep one copy of each schedule, and provide a second copy of each schedule to the CTO

 

 

Term
Candidate Director of Operations [DO]
Definition

-Responsible for organizing all candidate service projects

-Must be prepared to assist fellow candidates with their duties

Term
Candidate Director of Support [DS]
Definition

-Coordinates candidate MWR events, the squadron MWR event

-Works with other candidate officers to ensure proper planning and logistical support

Term

Candidate Financial Manager [FM]

Definition
Responsible for handling all candidate finances
Term

Candidate Duties

Definition

-Candidates must have their candidate book AT ALL TIMES.

 

-Candidates must submit an excuse memorandum for all missed events within ONE BUSINESS DAY of the missed event. The excuse must be in AAS memo format. If the candidate knows he/she will be absent prior to the event, a memo must be submitted within FIVE BUSINESS DAYS of the event.

All project/event proposals are due to the CTO no later than the last Candidate Class of the second week. This includes service projects, MWR events, etc.  All proposals must be in AAS memo format.

 

Candidates must show the proper respect to active members at all times. At all AAS events, candidates will refer to active members as Sir or Ma’am. During MWR and service events, referring to an active member by their last name is acceptable. When involved in AFROTC events, all candidates and active members will fall under the jurisdiction of their Cadet Wing position/status

 

It is unacceptable for candidates to be left behind

 

 

 

Term

Reporting Procedures

Definition

a.       The candidate(s) will stand at attention at the entrance of the room with their toes ON THE LINE that makes up the doorframe. If more than one candidate is reporting in, the candidate at the door will report in all other candidates. All other candidates will form a single file line behind the reporting individual.

 

b.      Knock twice with the right hand.

 

c.           When the active member acknowledges the candidate(s), the candidate will say “Sir/Ma’am, Candidate(s) [LAST NAME(S)] request permission to enter to [STATE YOUR BUSINESS.]  The candidate WILL NOT enter the room unless authorized to do so.  Attempting to do so will result in an automatic denial for entry.

 

d.      At this time the active member can quiz the candidate(s) on AAS knowledge, and test the bearing of the candidate(s).

 

e.       The active member(s) will then allow/deny entry into the room

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