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VFA XVI Policy and procedures
VFA Class XVI
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01/23/2013

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Term
VFA's Chief Administrator
Definition
Chief Sam Di Giovanna
Term
VFA Basic Fire Coordinator
Definition
Captain Tony Bagan
Term
VFA Drill Officers
Definition
D.O Chulick and Jennings
Term
Two things chain of command does
Definition
Assures accountability and flow of information
Term
Which staff member is in charge of equipment?
Definition
Captain Randy Souza
Term
Which staff member is in charge of technology?
Definition
Captain Ken Bateman
Term
Which staff member is in charge of testing and evaluation?
Definition
Engineer Jim Miller
Term
Which staff member is in charge of apparatus?
Definition
Engineer Mike McGee
Term
Can cadets administer Cadet discipline?
Definition
No. Only staff and instructors can
Term
What are the five steps of progressive discipline?
Definition
1. Gig reports
2. Oral reprimand(oral counseling)
3. Written reprimand (DN)
4. Suspension
5. Dismissal
Term
How many DNs will It take to result in Cadet Dismissal?
Definition
Ten
Term
Cadets who miss any portion of class shall complete what form?
Definition
Cadet Report of Time Missed Form
Term
What is the max accumulated hours a cadet may miss?
Definition
92 hours or 10%
Term
How far ahead of time must a cadet submit a report of cadet time missed for reporting anticipated time missed?
Definition
One day
Term
What is the maximum allowable amount of anticipated time missed?
Definition
64 hours
Term
What will an unexcused absence result in?
Definition
a Deficiency Notice
DN
Term
How many DNs for unexcused absences will warrant dismissal?
Definition
8
Term
How many times can a cadet be AWOL before warranting dismissal?
Definition
Not more than once
Term
What is the procedure for reporting a same day absence?
Definition
1. Notify class BC
2. Notify Platoon Leader
3. Call VFA phone b/w 0700-0800
Term
What 4 things must a cadet leave in a message?
Definition
1. Full Name
2. Student ID #
3. Reason for tardiness/absence
4. Time that will be missed
Term
What shall the morning report given by the BC include?
Definition
1. Attendance
2. Any cadets requiring light duty
3. All documentation
4. Any special information
Term
Company leaders shall delegate a minimum of how many cadets as company safety officer/second in command?
Definition
One
Term
What is the company safety officer responsible for?
Definition
1. Watching for safety issues during skills and testing
2. Obtaining and adhering I all policies and procedures as company leader
3. Fill in for the Company Leader should they be relieved of their duty
Term
Cadets not wearing contacts shall wear eyeglasses with what?
Definition
Black lanyard with no insignias
Term
What are the standards for male hair?
Definition
1. Neatly trimmed
2. Not extend below eyebrow
3. Not cover any part of the ear
4. Not touch collar on uniform shirt
5. Not interfere with PPE
Term
What are the standards for sideburns?
Definition
1. Neatly trimmed
2. Not flare out at bottom
3. Not extend beyond center orifice of ear
Term
What are the standards for female hair?
Definition
1. Must not touch collar
2. In bun in helmet
Term
Finger nail polish
Definition
Clear or neutral colors
Term
How many formal inspections will a cadet receive?
Definition
Four
Term
Where should the VFA patch go?
Definition
VFA on left arm 1/2 from Seam
Term
Where should the Sponsor Agency Patch go?
Definition
Sponsor on Right Arm 1/2 from seam
Term
Each service point in a Cadets Service log is equal to how many hours?
Definition
Two
Term
What is used to document volunteer service hours?
Definition
Service Logs
Term
When must Service Logs be submitted?
Definition
At the end of each block to be considered for that respective block score
Term
For a GIG, what are the Margin Lengths?
Definition
0.5 at the top, 1.0 for sides and bottom
Term
What font and size are used?
Definition
Arial and 12 pt
Term
If the GIG is to be longer than one page, the border on the remaining pages will be?
Definition
1.0 top, bottom and sides
Term
For cadet memos the title is what two things
Definition
Bolder and 14 pt font
Term
Certification exams and block exams are how many questions?
Definition
50 and 100 questions, respectively
Term
How many skills must a cadet demonstrate before block completion?
Definition
250
Term
How many skills must a cadet put together in one continuous evolution during Manipulative Final Exam?
Definition
40
Term
When are make up exams given?
Definition
Next day of class attendance
Term
When are retake exams given?
Definition
There are none
Term
If a Cadet cannot participate in Academy training for ___ hours, he/she may be dismissed from the Academy program?
Definition
90
Term
Every GIG report substrata how many points from your Code of Conduct Score?
Definition
-1 point
Term
A DN will subtract how many points from your Code of Conduct Score?
Definition
-2 points
Term
What is the max amount of extra credit Code of Conduct Credits allowable?
Definition
10 credits 10%
Term
Service credits will be applied to which score
Definition
Attendance score
Term
How are service credits earned?
Definition
Volunteering/Community service to charitable organizations or to the VFA
Term
One service credit equal to how many of service?
Definition
Two hours
Term
A pace is a step of how many inches?
Definition
30 inches
Term
Half and back steps are how many inches?
Definition
15 inches
Term
Right and left steps are how many inches?
Definition
12 inches
Term
Quick time is how many steps per minute
Definition
120 steps/ minute
Term
Double time is how many steps per minute?
Definition
60 steps
Term
What type of command is the command that signifies a command of execution?
Definition
Preparatory Command
Term
What is the command, which indicates when to execute a movement?
Definition
Command of Execution
Term
What order cancels a movement or order started but not completed?
Definition
As you were
Term
When opening ranks how many paces does rows 1-4 take?
Definition
1st - 2 steps forward
2nd - 1 step forward
3rd - stays put
4th - 2 steps back
Term
When closing ranks, how many paces does rows 1-4 take?
Definition
1st - stays put
2nd - 1 step forward
3rd - 2 steps forward
4th - 4 steps forward
Term
When approaching staff/instructors from behind, cadets will maintain what spacing?
Definition
Not less than 10 feet to the rear
Term
When following a staff/instructor, cadets will do so in what manner?
Definition
Two feet to the right and four paces behind
Term
How does a cadet request to enter office, speak and ask a question?
Definition
Knock 3 times on door beam loud
Ask permission to speak when approved
Ask to come in
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