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- 1. U.S. AIR FORCEEXPLORERS PROGRAM OVERVIEW AFXH 10-201 – Version 1.0 1 October 2015
- 2. U.S. Air ForceExplorers Program Overview U.S. MILITARY EXPLORERS HQS U.S. Air Force Explorers 3200 E. Old Tower Rd. Phoenix ANGB, AZ 85034 United States of America U.S. Air Force Explorers Program Overview - AFXH 10-201, Version 1.0 Created in 2015 by U.S. Air Force Explorers; published in 2015 by HQS-U.S. Air Force Explorers. Published 1st Edition – 1 October 2015 First Printing – 1 October 2015 Printed in the United States of America The United States Air Force Explorers, c/o the 396th Aircrew Training Squadron operates under the auspices of the Explorer Division, Learning for Life Section of the Boys Scouts of America. This handbook is not an official publication of the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force, nor does its publication in any way imply its endorsement by these agencies or any U.S. Military Organizations or Agencies. References and/or inserts in this manual are used only for United States Air Force Explorers Program presentation purposes. Information used in this manual came from the following resources: Air Force Explorers internal documentation training manuals, AF Handbooks, Instruction Manuals, Pamphlets.
- 3. Produced by: Major ThomasH. Block USAFX, CV Phoenix ANGB, Arizona 1 October 2015 U.S. AIR FORCE EXPLORERS PROGRAM OVERVIEW AFXH 10-201 – Version 1.0 1 October 2015
- 4. 1. REVIEW OFHISTORY OF BSA - EXPLORERS / EXPLORING PROGRAM 2. CREATION OF THE U.S. FORCE EXPLORERS (USAFX) 3. MISSION – VISION - VALUES 4. GEOGRAPHICAL EXPLORER AIR FORCES’ MAPS 5. CONCEPT & INITIAL TRAINING 6. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL 7. POST COMMISSIONING 8. COURSE CURRICULUMS 9. ANNUAL TRAINING EXERCISES 10. ISSUED MANUALS 11. PROMOTION CYCLES 12. RECRUITING PROGRAM 13. 15 YRS TRAINING PROGRAM – RESULTS 14. 15 YRS ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS 15. 15 YRS COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT 16. CADET ALUMNI 17. CONTACT INFORMATION PRESENTATION CONTENTS
- 5. BSA - EXPLORERS Historyof BSA – Exploring Exploring began as a senior program in early Boy Scout troops. (These older boys carried out adventure activities, and gave leadership to young Scouts). 1912 - Sea Scouting was founded for older Scouts (Flourished as a program based on the traditions of the sea) 1928 - Sea Scout Paul Siple accompanied Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd to the Antarctic 1935 - Senior Scouts were called Explorers for the first time. (Many were organized in separate Explorer crews in troops, using a senior Scout program) 1938 - Mr. Waite Phillips, a Tulsa oilman, gave the Boy Scouts of America 35,857 acres of northeast New Mexico. (Became the Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base) 1942 - An Air Scout program for boys 15 and older was created in cooperation with the United States Army Air Corps. (This cooperative program with the USAF has continued to this day, although Air Scouting was discontinued in 1965). 1949 - National Executive Board put into effect a new Explorer Program, which was unveiled on Jan 1, 1959. (This new program included activities, methods, and recognitions that were similar to, but separate from the Boy Scouts). The new Aviation Explorer program (Developed not just pilots, but aviation managers, trainers, maintenance, and other aviation minded career areas). 1970’s - Military Exploring took a recognizable direction as Posts were established in various units of the US Armed Forces. - Some Posts included Army Armor Posts training young people on M-60 Patton tanks of the 49th Armored Division, Texas National Guard. - A Post with the Coast Guard Reserve: Training in small boat rescue and safety enforcement at NAS Dallas, TX. - Another unit in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard Reserve assisted in Civil Defense training and support with the American Red (Other units spread throughout the United States flourished until the Post Advisor was transferred or retired leaving the Post with no follow up leadership). 1980’s - Aviation Posts struggled through the 1980’s as liability issues in owning private aircraft pushed the training program out of the BSA all together. (After the Aviation Reform Act, many Posts sold, or distributed their aircraft to other needy youth programs). 1990’s - Military Posts with the Air National Guard came into the being with Crew-356 in Puerto Rico leading the charge. (This unit has been active in training young men and women about possible military careers with much success. This unit is located at Muniz ANGB at San Juan International Airport). 1999 - 396th ATRS activated to train young men and women in military aviation with emphasis on pilot & navigator training. (Unit located at the HQ of the 161st ARW of the Arizona Air National Guard at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona).
- 6. U.S. AIR FORCEEXPLORERS Activation of the 396th ATRS – 1 March 1999 EXECUTIVE GOVERNING BOARD The Executive Governing Board is the executive management and oversight arm of the United States Air Force Explorers. It includes current USAFX Command Staff Officers, Alumni, Military Representatives and Members of the Community who support the goals and objectives of the organization. 396th Aircrew Training Squadron • March, 1999 - 396th Aircrew Training Sq. -- Two officers, Lt Col Calvin Lowrie & 1LT Ron Smith discussed the possibility of forming a unit. -- Based on research by COL Lowrie on past military Boy Scout units. -- Early 60 through the 80’s (Military Reserve units) chartered Explorer units to teach young men & women about the military. -- Initial concepts & plans were formulated and completed. -- Col. Lowrie approached the 161st AFREW with the idea of forming a unit under their command. -- Maj. Khris Greene was already working as a Liaison with BSA (Grand Canyon Council). -- 161st Wing Commander Col. Rix was very enthusiastic about the idea and authorized the support of the 161st. -- Activation occurred on 1 May 1999. -- The relationship and support of the 161st ARW, Phoenix ANGB, Sky Harbor IAP, AZ has been ongoing since unit activation in 1999. HISTORY 396th ATRS Activation Cadre Lt. Col.’s Calvin Lowrie & Harvey Miller Capt.’s Boyd Guayante & James Cannon 1Lt.’s Gary Niki & Ron Smith C/Lt.Col. David Crusoe C/Capt. Carrie Russell C/2Lt.’s Adrian Hawtin, Neil Maguire & Zach Smith 161st AREFW Activation Cadre Col. John Rix Maj. Khris Greene SMSgt. David Castro MSgt. Eric Webster ACTIVATION CADRE Col. E. Calvin Lowrie, Jr – Commander (US Air Force Explorers) Maj. Thomas H. Block – Vice Commander (US Air Force Explorers) Lt. Col. Allen Kirksey, USAF, Retired. Mr. Don Richardson Mr. Scott Grone Mr. Mark Hellan U.S. MILITARY / ALUMNI REPRESENTATION (Members-at-Large) Maj. David Crusoe, US Air Force (HQ- ACC – JB Langley-Eustis, VA) Capt. Brandon Grone – US Air Force (Vandenberg AFB, CA) 2Lt. Kyle Richardson – US Army (Schofield Barracks, HI) BOARD MEMBERS - 2015
- 7. U.S. AIR FORCEEXPLORERS Mission - Vision - Values MISSION The Mission of the United States Air Force Explorers is to train, develop, and inspire tomorrow’s Air Warriors for our Nation’s Armed Forces. VISION Our Vision is for each USAF Explorer Cadet to achieve and maintain Excellence through Character with Honor High Academic Achievement Personal Accomplishment with Dignity Military Success through Service VALUES Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence In All We Do.
- 8. U.S. AIR FORCEEXPLORERS Geographical Air Forces Map 4th AIR FORCE 405 ATRG Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX 5th AIR FORCE 1st AIR FORCE 3rd AIR FORCE 2nd AIR FORCE Tampa, Florida Tacoma, Washington Milwaukee, Wisconsin TBD
- 9. U.S. AIR FORCEEXPLORERS Current Units & Air Forces Regional Areas 4th AIR FORCES Phoenix, Arizona USA 405th AIRCREW TRAINING GROUP Phoenix, Arizona USA Coelis Imperamus “We Rule the Skies” 396 ATRS Phoenix, AZ 397 ATRS Glendale, AZ 398 ATRS Tucson, AZ Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri N. Carolina S. Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico Alaska Idaho Iowa Montana Nebraska North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Washington Wyoming Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Ohio Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Kansas Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah Tampa, Florida USA Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA Tacoma, Washington USA BREAKDOWN of REGIONAL AREAS • This page is a listing of our Regional Areas. • The next 5 pages include Regional Maps of our 5 Air Forces. • State Regional “AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS” support each group of Squadrons. • There are NORMALLY 2-5 Squadrons per Group. • Locations of Groups/Squadrons ARE flexible. TBD/USA 1st AIR FORCES 2nd AIR FORCES 3rd AIR FORCES 5th AIR FORCES
- 10. PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR: National MilitaryExplorers Organization 5th AIR FORCES Geographical Group Structure (with Training Wing Oversight) 405th ATRG Phoenix, AZ 410th ATRG San Antonio, TX 445th ATRG Las Vegas, NV 531th ATRG Honolulu, HI 495th ATRG Albuquerque, NM 483th ATRG Colorado Spgs, CO 435th ATRG Ogden, UT 413th ATRG Sacramento, CA 420th ATRG Riverside, CA 404th ATRG Dallas, TX 481st ATRG Topeka, KS 442nd ATRG Oklahoma City OK PROJECTED LOCATIONS: • 405th ATRG – Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix ANGB) • 445th ATRG – Las Vegas, NV (Nellis AFB) • 420th ATRG – Riverside, CA (March ARB) • 413th ATRG – Sacramento, CA (Fresno ANGB) • 435th ATRG – Ogden, UT (Hill AFB) • 483rd ATRG – Colorado Springs, CO (Petersen AFB) • 495th ATRG – Albuquerque, NM (Kirkland AFB) An ATRG is the Controlling / Oversight organization in each State or Region (multiple ATRG’s depending on the State). Each HQ will also support the Council as a Liaison for all the units to facilitate assistance with issues, guidelines and deadlines as established by the Council. This could be a single officer as a GRP/CC and Council LO. The ATRG is typically responsible from 2-5 Aircrew Training Squadrons (ATRS), and oversees the following areas: • ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISITCAL SPRT • SUPPLIES / INVENTORY • TRAINING CURRICULUMS + MATERIALS • ADULT MILITARY LEADERSHIP TRNG • YOUTH PROTECTION TRNG DEADLINES • LFL/BSA SUPPORT • 481st ATRG – Topeka, KS (McConnell AFB) • 442nd ATRG – Oklahoma City, OK (Tinker AFB) • 404th ATRG – Ft. Worth, TX (Carswell ARB) • 410th ATRG – San Antonio, TX (Randolph AFB) • 513th ATRG – Honolulu, HI (Hickham AFB) AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS 5th AIR FORCES *Southwest USA Region Phoenix, Arizona AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS (ATRG)
- 11. PROJECTED LOCATIONS: • 403rdATRG – Tacoma, WA (McChord AFB) • 454th ATRG – Portland, OR (Portland ANGB) • 494th ATRG – Mountain Home, ID (Mountain Home AFB) • 491st ATRG – Great Falls, MT (Great Fall ANGB) • 463rd ATRG – Cheyenne, WY (Cheyenne ANGB) • 478th ATRG – Grand Forks, ND (Grand Forks AFB) • 452nd ATRG – Rapid City, SD (Ellsworth AFB) • 438th ATRG – Omaha, NE (Offutt AFB) • 554th ATRG – Anchorage , AK (Elmendorf AFB) 4th AIR FORCES Geographical Group Structure (with Training Wing Oversight) 454th ATRG Portland, OR 463rd ATRG Cheyenne, WY 494th ATRG Mountain Home, ID 491st ATRG Great Falls, MT 478th ATRG Grand Forks, ND 452nd ATRG Rapid City, SD 438th ATRG Omaha, NE 403rd ATRG Tacoma, WA 554th ATRG Anchorage, AK AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS 4th AIR FORCES *Northwest USA Region Tacoma, Arizona AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS (ATRG) An ATRG is the Controlling / Oversight organization in each State or Region (multiple ATRG’s depending on the State). Each HQ will also support the Council as a Liaison for all the units to facilitate assistance with issues, guidelines and deadlines as established by the Council. This could be a single officer as a GRP/CC and Council LO. The ATRG is typically responsible from 2-5 Aircrew Training Squadrons (ATRS), and oversees the following areas: • ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISITCAL SPRT • SUPPLIES / INVENTORY • TRAINING CURRICULUMS + MATERIALS • ADULT MILITARY LEADERSHIP TRNG • YOUTH PROTECTION TRNG DEADLINES • LFL/BSA SUPPORT
- 12. 3rd AIR FORCES GeographicalGroup Structure (with Training Wing Oversight) PROJECTED LOCATIONS: • 362nd ATRG – Syracuse, NY (Syracuse ANGB) • 319th ATRG – Willow Grove, PA (Willow Grove ANGB) • 365th ATRG – Dover, DE (Dover AFB) • 320th ATRG – Trenton, NJ (Trenton ANGB) • 326th ATRG – Hartford, CT (Bradley ANGB) • 362nd ATRG – Holyoke, MA (Westover ARB) • 384th ATRG – Burlington, VT (Burlington ANGB) • 341st ATRG – Portsmouth, NH (Pease Intl Tradeport ANGS) • 397th ATRG – Bangor, ME (Bangor ANGB) 365th ATRG Dover, DE 320th ATRG Trenton, NJ 362ndATRG Syracuse, NY 384th ATRG Burlington, VT 362nd ATRG Holyoke. MA 397th ATRG Bangor, ME 341st ATRG Portsmouth,NH 326th ATRG Hartford,CT319th ATRG Willow Grove, PA AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS 3rd AIR FORCES *Northeast USA Region (TBD) AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS (ATRG) An ATRG is the Controlling / Oversight organization in each State or Region (multiple ATRG’s depending on the State). Each HQ will also support the Council as a Liaison for all the units to facilitate assistance with issues, guidelines and deadlines as established by the Council. This could be a single officer as a GRP/CC and Council LO. The ATRG is typically responsible from 2-5 Aircrew Training Squadrons (ATRS), and oversees the following areas: • ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISITCAL SPRT • SUPPLIES / INVENTORY • TRAINING CURRICULUMS + MATERIALS • ADULT MILITARY LEADERSHIP TRNG • YOUTH PROTECTION TRNG DEADLINES • LFL/BSA SUPPORT
- 13. 2nd AIR FORCES GeographicalGroup Structure (with Training Wing Oversight) 321th ATRG Louisville, KY 358th ATRG Dayton, OH 304th ATRG Martinsburg, WV 363rd ATRG Hampton, VA 371st ATRG Ft. Wayne, IN 380th ATRG Pontiac, MI332nd ATRG Milwaukee, WI 316th ATRG Bellevue, IL 331st ATRG Minn-St.Paul, MN 312th ATRG Des Moines, IA 306th ATRG Suitland, MD PROJECTED LOCATIONS: 331st ATRG – Minn.-St. Paul, MN (Minn-St. Paul ARB) • 312th ATRG – Des Moines, IA (Des Moines ANGB) • 332nd ATRG – Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee ANGB) • 316th ATRG – Bellevue, IL (Scott AFB) • 380th ATRG – Pontiac, MI (Selfridge ARB) • 371st ATRG – Ft Wayne, IN (Ft. Wayne ANGB) • 358th ATRG – Dayton, OH (Wright Patterson AFB) • 321st ATRG – Louisville, KY (Louisville ANGB) AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS 2nd AIR FORCES *Midwest USA Region (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) •304th ATRG – Martinsburg, WV (Martinsburg ANGB) • 363rd ATRG – Hampton, VA (Langley AFB) • 306th ATRG – Suitland, MD (Barnes ANGB) AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS (ATRG) An ATRG is the Controlling / Oversight organization in each State or Region (multiple ATRG’s depending on the State). Each HQ will also support the Council as a Liaison for all the units to facilitate assistance with issues, guidelines and deadlines as established by the Council. This could be a single officer as a GRP/CC and Council LO. The ATRG is typically responsible from 2-5 Aircrew Training Squadrons (ATRS), and oversees the following areas: • ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISITCAL SPRT • SUPPLIES / INVENTORY • TRAINING CURRICULUMS + MATERIALS • ADULT MILITARY LEADERSHIP TRNG • YOUTH PROTECTION TRNG DEADLINES • LFL/BSA SUPPORT
- 14. 1st AIR FORCES GeographicalGroup Structure (with Training Wing Oversight) PROJECTED LOCATIONS: • 339th ATRG – Kansas City, MO (Whiteman AFB) • 370th ATRG – Little Rock, AR (Little Rock AFB) • 353rd ATRG – Shreveport, LA (Barksdale AFB) • 373rd ATRG – Biloxi, MS (Keesler AFB) • 340th ATRG – Memphis, TN (Tennessee ANGB) • 374th ATRG – Montgomery, AL (Maxwell AFB) • 378th ATRG – Warner Robins, GA (Warner Robbins AFB) • 369th ATRG – Tampa, FL (McDill AFB) • 367th ATRG – Charleston, SC (Charleston AFB) • 366th ATRG – Goldsboro, NC (Seymour-Johnson AFB) •356th ATRG – San Juan, PR (Luis Munos Marin ANGB) 369th ATRG Tampa, FL 340th ATRG Memphis, TN 374th ATRG Montgomery, AL 378th ATRG Warner Robins, GA 366th ATRG Goldsboro, NC 367th ATRG Charleston, SC370th ATRG Little Rock, AR 373rd ATRG Biloxi, MI 339th ATRG Kansas City, MO 356th ATRG San Juan, PR AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS 1st AIR FORCES *Southeast USA Region (Tampa, Florida) AIRCREW TRAINING GROUPS (ATRG) An ATRG is the Controlling / Oversight organization in each State or Region (multiple ATRG’s depending on the State). Each HQ will also support the Council as a Liaison for all the units to facilitate assistance with issues, guidelines and deadlines as established by the Council. This could be a single officer as a GRP/CC and Council LO. The ATRG is typically responsible from 2-5 Aircrew Training Squadrons (ATRS), and oversees the following areas: • ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISITCAL SPRT • SUPPLIES / INVENTORY • TRAINING CURRICULUMS + MATERIALS • ADULT MILITARY LEADERSHIP TRNG • YOUTH PROTECTION TRNG DEADLINES • LFL/BSA SUPPORT 353th ATRG Shrevport, LA
- 15. CADET OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Officer Training Concept vs Other Programs USAF EXPLORERS OFFICER-TRAINING PHILISOPHY • Our training is based on mentoring a Young Adult to become or train as an Air Force or Military Officer. • To ALL interested youth ages 14-21 who are interested in U.S. Military Service & entered our program we found them to have: • Learned Military Leadership & Officership skill Sets at a faster pace. • Enabled them to excel themselves to the top of their class or flight in their initial Military Training Courses. • Enabled them to be more competitive to rise to the top Leadership positions in the Military (whether Officer OR Enlisted). • They had positioned themselves for faster promotions & awards. • Became a more mature & professional individual (whether they entered as an Officer or Enlisted person, or just working in the civilian sector). OTHER U.S. MILITARY YOUTH PROGRAMS • JROTC – Jr. Reserve Officers Training Course • Optional High School program federally sponsored. • After 3 yrs in program, students can enlist at rank of E-3. • CAP – Civil Air Patrol • Congressional charter/Federal & Military support • Official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force • Ages 12-18+ (provides: Disaster Relief, Emergency Services, Aerospace Education) • After 2 yrs in program, students can enlist at rank of E-3. • NATIONAL DEFENSE CADET CORPS • Run by schools that don’t qualify for Defense funding of JROTC • YOUNG MARINES • Civilian charter / Military support • An enlisted Marine program for ages 8-18. • USN SEA CADET CORPS • Civilian charter / Military support • An enlisted USN military program for ages 14-18+ • AMERICAN CADET ALLIANCE • Civilian charter • An enlisted Army, Marine Corps military program for ages 14-18+
- 16. CADET OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Concept & Initial Training Unit Structure & Required Initial Training • The Unit (Squadron) use an USAF tactical flying squadron organization structure. • All Cadets initiate training with an Induction Day & Swearing-In Ceremony. • Complete 15 week Officer Candidate School (OCS) & receive Commissioned rank as a Cadet/2LT (upon all required training). • 15 Wk Officer Candidate School - 72 Training Hrs. • 51 Hrs – PME (Professional Military Education) • 10 Hrs – Officership I • 11 Hrs – Warrior Knowledge • 34 Hrs – Additional Sq. Hrs (Admin/Testing, etc.) • OCS is initiated in Sept and January each year (best scenario taking into account academics, school activities, athletics & summer vacations). Military Cadet Training Concepts • We are a Young Adult’s U.S. Air Force & Military Officer Preparatory Program. • Prospective Cadet has initial desire to enter U.S. Military Service Academy or College ROTC Program after High School. • Primary mission is Military Education. • Emphasis to provide a realistic academic environment in which to learn about military careers in all US Military Service Branches. •Typical age/grade starting point is the High School Freshman or Sophomore. • Model used is Air Force & Military Training embedded with Personal & Officer Leadership Development.
- 17. CADET OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Officer Candidate School (OCS) Officer Candidate School (OCS): 1st 15 – Weeks TRAINING HRS COURSE DESC. 51 HOURS PME Drill & Ceremonies Physical Conditioning Customs & Courtesies Uniforms (Dress & Appearance) Military Communication Skills 10 HOURS OFFICERSHIP –I The Professional Officer Code of AF Service (Core Values) Personal Development Leadership-I Rights, Privileges, Restrictions Personal & Officer Behavior 11 HOURS WARRIOR KNOWLEDGE DOD & Air Force Structure US Air Force Roles & Missions US Military Code of Conduct USAF Weapons Sys- I Life Support / Mobility Eq Brief. 34 HOURS ADDITIONAL SQ HOURS / DUTIES Evaluation & Testing Squadron Duties Administrative Commanders Call Breaks / Lunches 15-Week Cadet Officer School / Normal UTA Training Schedule SATURDAY’s SCHEDULE Hours (2 Saturdays/Month) 0845-0900 - Squadron SIGN-IN 0900-0910 - FORMATION / INSPECTION 0910-1040 - PHYS CONDITIONING / TEAM SPORTS 1040-1100 - Break / Uniform change-out 1100-1200 - SAT AM CLASS 1200-1300 - Lunch Break / Clean-up Detail 1300-1350 - SAT PM CLASS-1 1350-1400 - Break 1400-1450 - SAT PM CLASS-2 1450-1500 - Break 1500-1550 - SAT PM CLASS-3 1550-1600 - Break 1600-1630 - Squadron Duties / Admin 1630-1645 - Clean-up Detail 1645-1655 - COMANDERS CALL 1655-1700 - FORMATION / DISMISSAL Senior Staff: 1700-1715 – Debrief of days Activities/Trng TUES. or THURS. SCHEDULE Hours (Every Tues. or Thurs. Night) 1815-1830 - Squadron SIGN-IN 1830-1845 - FORMATION / INSPECTION 1845-1900 - Administrative / Weekly Quiz 1900-1950 - THURS PM CLASS-1 / QUIZ 1950-2000 - Break 2000-2050 – THURS PM CLASS-2 / QUIZ 2050-2100 – Break / Clean-up 2100-2120 – DRILL & CEREMONIES 2120-2130 - FORMATION / DISMISSAL Senior Staff: 2130-2145 – Debrief of days Activities/Trng NOTES: 1. Cadets CANNOT MISS A UTA (Unit Training Assembly) during Officer Candidate School. 2. Emergencies absences are allowed for Family/School issues. 3. After 3 MISSES, Candidate WILL BE DISENROLED from Program. • USAF Explorer Program is set up as a year-round ‘After School’ Program. • UTA’s are normally 1 night per week and 2 Sat’s. OCS (mandatory – no misses). • Once Commissioned – part-time participation is available.
- 18. CADET OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Post – Commissioning Enhancement of Leadership and Command Skills & Duties • To enhance Leadership & Command skills upon Commissioning, Cadets fulfill various Primary Duty Staff Billets: - Finance Officer - Supply Officer - Logistics Officer - Special Services Officer (SNAKO) - IM (Information Management) Officer - DG’s (Distinguished Graduates) will normally be assigned as next OTF Deputy Commander. • In addition, Additional Duty Staff Billets: • POW/MIA Officer • BSA Liaison Officer • SNACKO • Staff officers and NCO’s assist them from both the military and civilian ranks. • Throughout the year, they are also given additional Command Duties as an Officer-In-Charge (OIC): - Community Service Projects - Eagle Scout Assistance Projects - Recruiting Events - Scout-O-Rama Events/Activities - Other BSA Activities - Supporting Military Organization Assistance - National Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Flag-planting • Our Units also maintain a readiness mobility mission as well to assist civilian authorities in time of natural disaster or national crisis.USAF Captain Brandon Grone OTF Class 00-02 DG, C/Capt. ASU AFROTC DG (Munitions Maintenance Officer – 567th FLTS Vandenberg AFB, CA)
- 19. Career Specialty Options •Upon graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS), and is Commissioned a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (C/2Lt). • The new U.S. Air Force Explorer Officer is given the opportunity to choose from one of the following Career Training Fields (CTF’s). • The availability of these Specialties will be based on: • Squadron Location • Class size • Developed Curriculum & Instructor availability • Cadet Officer's capability of entering training for that field. • The Specialties (CTF’s) available: • Airmanship (Pilot / Combat Systems Officer) • Special Tactics (Combat Rescue Officer) • Air Intelligence Officer • Under Consideration for development: • Combat Medic • Security Forces • SERE Specialist CADET OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Post – Commissioning
- 20. CADET OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Courses & Curriculums A. SA 2 – SA 4 B. SA 5 – SA 8 C. SA 9 -- SA11 D. SA 12 – SA15 E. SA 17 – SA 20 F. SA 21 – SA 23 G. PRC SAMS I H. PRC SAMS II I. FSU MANPADS I J. FSU MANPADS II K. SPAAGS I L. SPAAGS II M. AAA I N. AAA II O. Air Defense Review AIR INTELLIGENCE: Air Defense Threats Russian & Chinese (8 Hrs) AIR INTELLIGENCE: USAF Weapon Systems II Current Air Force Weapon Sys (8 Hrs) A. Fighters / Attack Aircraft B. Bombers / Tanker Aircraft C. Special Operations / Helicopters D. Transport / Cargo Aircraft E. ISR / BM / C3 Aircraft F. Trainers / Gliders / Aerial Targets G. Launch Vehicles & Satellites H. Missiles / Bombs I. Cyber Warfare* (Includes 2 Hours Review & Testing) AIR WARFARE COURSE - I The Cold War / Korea Conflict / Vietnam War (6 Hrs) The Cold War Two Superpowers (3 Hrs) Air Intelligence Courses Korean Conflict Korean War Asia (1 Hr) Southeast Asia Conflict: Vietnam War (2 Hrs) Air Warfare Courses War in America’s Drug Wars – Grenada (2 Hrs) * In development Gulf War I Desert Shield/Desert Storm (2 Hrs) Gulf War II Operation Iraqi Freedom Global War On Terror (GWOT) Ops Enduring Freedom Ops Inherent Resolve Ops Resolute Support Ops Freedom Sentinel
- 21. A. Positive Attitudesfor Success B. Goal Setting Techniques C. Time Management Skills / Scheduling Events OFFICERSHIP-I: Officership / Leadership (8 Hrs) A. Written Communication Skills -1 (Various Military Comm. Tools) B. Effective Listening C. Air Force Speaking D. Visual Aids/Creating Presentations E. Oral Presentations A. Post 9-11 Attitudes B. USAF Anti-Terrorism Program C. Definition of Terrorism D. INFOCON System / Levels E. USAF Eagle Eyes Program F. DOD Force Protection Condition (FPCON – Base Security) Officership-I A. The Professional Officer B. Code of Air Force Service-1 C. Code of Air Force Service-2 D. Leadership-1 (Officer Character Development Outcomes) E. Leadership-2 (Traits/Principles) F. Customs of the Service G. Rights / Restrictions / Behaviors of an Officer H. Responsibilities of Command / Officer-In-Charge MILITARY COMMUNICATION: Military Comm. Skills (8 Hrs) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE: (3 Hour Workshop + Home) A. Military Time B. Time Zones / GMT Conversion C. Radio Communications Procedures D. Letter / Word Pronunciations E. Communication – Procedure Words MILITARY / NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS (2 Hrs) Military Communication Skills CADET OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Courses & Curriculums
- 22. A. Anatomy B. Physiology C.Patient Assessment D. Fractures & Splinting E. Bleeding Control F. Internal Injuries G. Shock H. Environmental Conditions (Hypothermia) I. Moving the Patient FIRST AID TRAINING (4 Hrs) Life Support A. Survival Actions B. Immediate Threat Assessment C. Medical Assessment D. Equipment Assessment E. Survival Kit F. Evaluate Situation & immediate needs G. Sustenance H. Cover & Concealment I. Land Navigation J. Communications-I K. Beacon L. Radio M. Prepare Signaling devices N. Select a recovery site O. Direct Recovery Force P. Rescue Actions BASIC SURVIVAL (6 Hrs) A. Introduction to Weapon B. Proper safety and handling of M9 C. Breakdown of weapon D. Proper firing procedures E. Range Safety Procedures F. Qualification Information G. Proper cleaning of weapon H. Range qualification I. Weapons cleaning & turn-in COMBAT ARMS TRNG (4 Hrs) CSAR (Combat Search & Rescue) FUNDAMENTALS (4.25 Hrs) A. USAF – CSAR Planning B. Survivor Actions C. Rescue Coordination Ctr (RCC) D. CSAR Task Force E. Isolated Pers.Rpt (ISOPREP) F. Escape & Evasion G. Rescue & Recovery WATER SURVIVAL 1 + 2 ‘Tiger Shark’ Exercise (6.5 Hrs) WATER SURVIVAL I A. Heat B. Cold C. Wet D. Hazardous Marine Life E. Sustenance (Food / Water) F. Protection G. Medical H. Evasion actions I. Signal & Communication J. Recovery WATER SURVIVAL II A. Heat B. Cold C. Wet D. Hazardous Marine Life E. Sustenance (Food / Water) F. Protection G. Medical H. Evasion actions I. Signal & Communication J. Recovery K. Advanced Performance (Eq. / Proc) WATER SURVIVAL II PERFOMANCE A. Post Egress B. Activate LPU C. Survival Kit Deployment D. Use of PSK E. Land E & E F. Signaling & Comm. for Recovery LOCAL AREA SURVIVAL (4.5 Hrs) LOCAL AREA & DESERT SURVIVAL (SW USA) A. Local Climate B. Personal Protection C. Local Terrain D. Medical E. Fire Craft F. Food Sources G. Water Sources H. Local Rescue Procedures I. Land Navigation CADET OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Courses & Curriculums
- 23. ANNUAL TRAINING EXERCISE CadetOfficer & Staff: Operation TALON EAGLE CSAREX (3 Days) TALON EAGLE EXERCISE DAY 1 (Friday) LIFE SUPPORT EQUIP. / MOBILITY A. Life Support Equipment Check LOCAL AREA SURVIVAL REFRESHER A. Local Climate B. Personal Protection C. Local Terrain D. Medical E. Fire Craft F. Food Sources G. Water Sources H. Local Rescue Procedures DESERT SURVIVAL-I REFRESHER A. Survival Actions B. Immediate Threat Assessment C. Medical Assessment D. Release Survival Kit E. Beacon F. Radio G. Equipment Assessment H. Evaluate Situation & immediate needs I. Prepare Signaling devices J. Select a recovery site K. Direct Recovery Force L. Rescue Actions DESERT SURVIVAL I A. Live Desert Survival Practice CSAR – PERFORMANCE A. USAF CSAR planning B. Survivor Actions C. Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) D. CSAR Task Force E. ISOPREP F. Evasion G. Recovery H. Cumulative CSAR Exercise TALON EAGLE EXERCISE DAY 2 (Saturday) TALON EAGLE EXERCISE DAY 3 (Sunday) CSAR – PERFORMANCE A. Cumulative CSAR Exercise USAF Explorer Cadets – CSAREX Phoenix, Arizona USAF Explorer Adult/Cadet – CSAREX OPFOR Aggressors Phoenix, Arizona
- 24. ISSUED MANUALS COMMISIONED OFFICERS ON-LINEACCESS: (USAFX Web-Site Back-end Secured Access) 1. UTA – Training Schedules 2. Course Schedules 3. Course Curriculums 4. Learning Objectives 5. Course Manuals 6. Course Presentations -- OCS -- Air Warfare Course -- USAF Weapon Sys Crs -- Air Intelligence -- Life Support -- Officership I -- PME -- Military Comm. Skills 7. Weapons – Articles 8. Library & Defense Links
- 25. Career Training Field(CTF) & Air Intelligence MANUALS
- 26. USAF EXPLORERS –PROMOTION CYCLES
- 27. RECRUITING PROGRAM TYPE OFRECRUITING RATIOS: GOAL: Attain the names of (234 X 2) 468 Young Adults interested in a Military Career or Aviation (from ages 13-17) in order to invite them to a Unit Orientation meeting. RECRUIT BY: 1. Word–of-Mouth (Current Cadets/Parents) 2. BSA – Councils (Career Survey Letters) 3. BSA – Scout-O-Rama Event (Recruiting Table) 4. BSA – Councils (Advertising / Websites) 5. BSA – Roundtable Presentations 6. JROTC – State & Regional Drill Meets (Recruiting) 7. Other Community Service Events 8. USAF Explorer Website 9. Military Airshows MAIN METHODS OF RECRUITING: 1. Word-Of-Mouth: ___% 2. BSA – Career Survey Letters ___ % 3. BSA – Scout-O-Rama (other Events) ___ % 4. High School Recruiting ___ % 5. JROTC Drill Meets ___ % 6. Local Military Airshows ___ % 7. Website ___ % 8. Other Advertisements ___ %
- 28. RECRUITING OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE RECRUITINGNUMBERS: GOAL: To have 25 Prospective Candidates “Accepted TO START” an Officer Candidate School (bi-annually). We found a class of 20-25 is the OPTIMUM numbers in a class to Train. NOTE: 15+ years of actual statistics have PROVEN: --- If we have 234 POTENTIALLY INTERESTED public Young Adults/Parents… --- 175 will SCHEDULE or RSVP a Unit Orientation (U.O.) Meeting. (85%) --- 131 expected at U.O. will SHOW UP at Unit Orientation. (79%) --- at U.O. 79 Projected Candidates WILL SCHEDULE a Board Interview. (76%) --- of those that Scheduled a Board Interview, 53 will SHOW-UP for Bd. (86%) --- of those Board Interviews, 29 will be ACCEPTED BY BOARD (67%) --- of those accepted, there will be 25 accepted CANDIDATES START (75%) --- of those Candidates starting, 17 (minimum) WILL GRADUATE. (68%) (7% of the 234 will GRADUATE / 13% of those that ATTEND A U.O.)
- 29. 15 YR –TRAINING PROGRAM RESULTS Number of Cadet Officer Training Flights 22 Cadet Recruits Attending Orientation 618 Cadet Recruit Interviews 344 (56%) Cadet Recruits Accepted for Training 232 (76%) Cadet Officer Candidates Commissioned 166 (63%) Cadet Officer Interview Military Academy 23 (14%) Cadet Officer Accepted Military Academy 17 (74%) Cadet Officer Interview ROTC Scholarships 25 (15%) Cadet Officer ROTC Scholarships 22 (88%) Cadet Alumni Serving in Military 37* (23%) Officers: 14 ( 9%) Enlisted: 24 (14%) * Note: Based on information received from families. This number is normally higher. NOTE: Unlike other Military Youth Oriented program, the U.S. Air Force Explorers stresses Academics, as shown in our Academy & Scholarship statistics. Our philosophy has always been to strive for the Quality of the Cadet versus numbers of Cadets. We typically graduate two Training Flights per year. STATISTICS FROM: USAF EXPLORERS 396th ATRS Phoenix, Arizona 1 May 99 to 1 Oct 15
- 30. 15 YR –“Participative” COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS Since our start on 1 May 1999, the U.S. Air Force Explorers Has assisted the following Local Organizations: COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES Nat’l Memorial Cemetery - PHX
- 31. 15 YR –ORGANIZATION AWARDS Since our start on 1 May 1999, the U.S. Air Force Explorers has received the following BSA Unit Awards: BSA UNIT AWARDS / POST of the YEAR 2010 EXPLORER POST OF THE YEAR (Out of 72 Explorer Posts) JOURNEY to EXCELLENCE UNIT AWARD 2014
- 32. CADET ALUMNI C/1LT Morgan“CRASH” Davis OTF Class 99-01 is seen with Betty Jo “Bird Legs” Reed WASP Class 43-W-7 WW II flying B-17, B-25, B-29. Davis is a Chemical Engineer working for Boeing at a Nuke Plant in the Midwest. SSG Jason “MooCow” Muchow USMC OTF Class 03-01 CH-53D Crew Chief HMM-463 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hi on local training sortie at MCAS Yuma, AZ. 2 Tours OEF and 1 Tour OIF.
- 33. CADET ALUMNI CAPT Humberto“TITO” Nieves OTF 00-01 DG, USMA 07’ gearing up for OP in Baghdad during OIF. Tito has done 3 tours, now serves with 4ID Ft. Carson CO. 1LT Kyle “KRONK” Richardson, Eagle Scout, OTF Class 09-01 DG is awarded the BSA Young American Award 2014 from AZ SEN. Jeff Flake at ASU Breakfast. Recognition as one of the top Scouts of the 43,000 Grand Canyon Council members in Phoenix AZ. LT. Richardson is an Infantry Officer serving with the 25ID in Hawaii.
- 34. CADET ALUMNI Cadet Alumniattending the Annual Phoenix Service Academy Christmas Ball, Hilton Hotel 2008. CDT Thomas “POSSUM” DeAvila USMA MID Robert “BUCKY” Buckholtz USNA CDT Eric “THONG” Straub USAFA 1LT Matt “VICENTE” Fox OTF Class 99-01 shows off the latest OPFOR wear on an operation. Fox is a veteran MCSO Deputy Sheriff serving in SWAT the past few years.
- 35. CADET ALUMNI 2LT James“DOORJAM” Jobski OTF Class 03-02 graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott AZ serving as a Pilot in the Phoenix area. SNA Justin “FUBAR” Klosterman OTF Class 01-01 receives the 161st ARW AzANG Airman of the Year Award for 2015. FUBAR serves with the 161st SFS at Phoenix ANGB, AZ. He has completed 1 tour in support of OIF.
- 36. CADET ALUMNI CCC/1LT Jeffre“SHARKBAIT” Wood OTF Class 06-01 DG flys LTC Betty “TACK” Blake on sortie from KDVT. TACK is SQ Morale Officer and a WWII Vet WASP Class 43-W-1. She flew P-51’s out of Long Beach, CA. WASP Wings pinned on by Gen. Hap Arnold & Col. Jackie Cochran in Houston, TX. 1LT Wood USAFA 13’ heading to Dyess AFB, TX to fly C-130J. CAPT Eric “BASH” Straub OTF Class 03-01 DG, USAFA 10’, F-15E Pilot, 492FS RAF Lakenheath, UK presents COL Lowrie with a US Flag & Certificate from sortie flown over somewhere in CENTCOM SWA.
- 37. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERLEADERS If you have an interest in helping us furthering our expansion of U.S. Air Force Explorer Units in your area, please give us a call to discuss how we can help you to also train and motivate our Young Adults as Air Warriors for our Nation’s Armed Forces. Contact information is below. We will be more than happy to assist you and a small support group of Adult Advisors (2-3) of former, current or retired Military personnel to set-up and operate a Unit. We have had a great success story these past 15+ years, and would look forward to training you and to also share our experiences to help the interested Young Adults in your area achieve greatness. As a purely non-profit organization, financial donations are always appreciated. A Corporate Sponsorships are also available. Contact Information: U.S. Air Force Explorers 3200 E. Old Tower Rd. Phoenix ANGB, AZ 85034 (480) 970-8485 info@usafexplorers.org Website: www.usafexplorers.org Commander: Col. E. Calvin Lowrie, Jr. Vice Commander: Maj. Thomas H. Block
- 38. AFXH 10-201 U.S. AIRFORCE EXPLORERS - PROGRAM OVERVIEW