Air Force ROTC

Arnold Air Society Candidate Class Guide

Handbook of Warrior Knowledge2006-2007

University of Kansas Detachment 280

Air Force Section

Air Force Core ValuesIntegrity First

Service Before SelfExcellence In All We Do

The Honor Code“We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor

tolerate among us anyone who does.”

Air Force MissionTo defend the United States and protect its interests through air and space power.

AFOATS/AFROTC MissionTo produce leaders for the Air Force and

build better citizens for America.

Air Force Vision 20/20Global Vigilance, Reach and Power

Air Force Core CompetenciesoDeveloping AirmenoTechnology to War Fightingo Integrating Operations

Air Force Core CapabilitiesoAir & Space SuperiorityoGlobal AttackoRapid Global MobilityoPrecision Engagemento Information SuperiorityoAgile Combat Support

Tenants of Air and Space PoweroCentralized Control &

Decentralized Execution oFlexibility and Versatility oSynergistic Effects oPersistence oConcentration oPriority oBalance

Principles of WarMassOffensiveSecuritySimplicityManeuverObjectiveUnity of CommandSurpriseEconomy of Force

7 Basic ResponsesoYes, Sir/Ma’amoNo, Sir/Ma’amoNo excuse, Sir/Ma’amoSir/Ma’am, may I ask a question?oSir/Ma’am, may I make a

statement?oSir/Ma’am, I do not know.oSir/Ma’am, I do not understand.

Phonetic AlphabetA-AlphaB-BravoC-CharlieD-DeltaE-Echo

F-FoxtrotG-GolfH-HotelI-India

J-JulietK-KiloL-LimaM-Mike

N-NovemberO-OscarP-Papa

Q-QuebecR-Romeo

S-SierraT-Tango

U-UniformV-Victor

W-WhiskyX-X-RayY-Yankee

Z-Zulu

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Oath of Office:I, (FULL NAME), having been appointed a (RANK) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the offices upon which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States

Article II am an American fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Article III will never surrender of my own free will, If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Article IIIIf I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape, and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Article IVIf I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information, nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am a senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

Article VWhen questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written comments disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Article VII will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

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USAF Major CommandsACC – Air Combat Command

HQ: Langley AFB VAAETC – Air Education and Training

CommandHQ: Randolph AFB TX

AFMC – Air Force Material CommandHQ: Wright-Patterson AFB OH

AFSC – Air Force Space CommandHQ: Peterson AFB CO

PACAF – Pacific Air ForcesHQ: Hickam AFB HI

AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command

HQ: Hurlburt Field ILUSAFE – United States Air Forces in

EuropeHQ: Ramstein AB GE

AFRC – Air Force Reserve CommandHQ: Robins AFB GA

Air Force SongI.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,Climbing high into the sun;

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,At'em boys, giver the gun!

Down we dive spouting our flames from under,Off with one hell-uv-a-roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame,Nothin'll stop the US Air Force!

II.Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,

Sent it high into the blue;Hands of men blasted the world asunder,

How they lived God only knew!Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer,

Gave us wing, ever to soar,With scouts before and bombers galore,

Nothing can stop the US Air Force!III.

Here is a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky,To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly.

We drink to those who gave their all of old.Then down we roar to score the rainbow’s pot of gold.A toast to the host of men we boast, the US Air Force.

IV.Off we go into the wild sky yonder,

Keep the wings level and true!If you live to be a gray-haired wonder,

Keep the nose out of the blue!Flying men guarding our nation's borders,

We'll be there followed by more.In echelon, we carry on!

Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force.

High Flight

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by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Oh, I have slipped the surely bonds of earthAnd danced the skies on laughter’s silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hovering there

I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flungMy eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long delirious, burning blueI’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew; And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space,Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

AFROTC Chain of CommandCommander in Chief: The Honorable George W. Bush

Secretary of Defense:  The Honorable Donald RumsfeldChairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (not in direct chain): Gen. Richard B. Myers, (USAF)

Secretary of the Air Force:  The Honorable Pete GerenChief of Staff of the Air Force:  Gen. T. Michael Moseley

Commander, AETC:  Gen. William R. Looney IIICommander, AU:  Lt. Gen John F. Rengi

Commander, AFOATS: B. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. Commander, AFROTC:  Col. Steven E. Wayne

Region Commander:  NW Region Commander: Col. Charles M. Dodd IIIPAS: Lt. Col. Sandra Leiker COC: Capt. Keith Bland

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Arnold Air Society Basic Knowledge

The Arnold Air Society is designed to complement the Air Force ROTC program and project the USAF image on campus and in the community. AAS is also unique in that it is the only national organization available to the Air Force ROTC cadets. AAS is primarily a:

National because AAS is comprised of AFROTC detachments across the nation as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Professional because of the established intent of its members to become officers in the Unites States Air Force, and it strives to instill an attitude of unselfish dedication responsibility to the fulfillment of the mission of the United States Air Force and the Arnold Air Society.

Honorary because of the high standards required of all cadets that are admitted to the Society.

Service Organization because of the contributions and assistance provided to the community, the campus, and the officer commissioning program.

Preamble to the AAS National ConstitutionWe, the members of Arnold Air Society, in order to aid in the development of future Air

Force officers, create a more efficient relationship with the Air Force Reserve Officer Training program, support air power in citizenship, and further the purpose, tradition, and

concepts of the United States Air Force, do hereby establish this Constitution.

Arnold Air Society Mission1. To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates2. To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers3. To further the purpose, tradition, and concepts of the United States Air Force.

Colors:The colors of Arnold Air Society are red, white, blue and yellow-orange.

Motto:“The warrior who cultivates his mind, polishes his arms.” -Duc de Boufflers

Symbol:

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The symbol for AAS is a pair of gold wings, a white star, and a red ball in the star. Below this is a set of two blue wreaths with the inscription, “Arnold Air Society.”

The Gold Wings stand for the wings that hold us aloft, the wings we bear, the symbol of our mission and purpose

The White Star represents the purity of our intent, our wings and ourselves as strong. There will never be any doubt as to the preservation of our nation for which we wear these symbols.

The Red Ball in the star represents those men whose blood has been given to achieve that which we have achieved. The red also represents the blood which will have to be shed in the future.

The Blue Wreaths stand for the sky in which we fly, that blue horizon which we try to reach by developing better and more efficient engines and airplanes, and better trained men. We do this by using research and experience to attain new goals, make new records, and discover new frontiers.

Flower:The official flower of Arnold Air Society

is the Crimson Glory Rose.

Arnold Air Society Insignia The AAS Rank Pin is an Air Force white star with a cardinal ball in the center. It has

the appropriate Air Force rank insignia situated above the star between the wings. For males, the pin is worn centered on the left pocket

between the bottom flap and the bottom of the pocket. Females wear the pin one-half inch above and center of the name tag. On the mess dress uniforms, wear it 2.5 inches above the top left breast bottom,

centered between the lapel and sleeve.

The Membership Ribbon is of regular USAF size and uses the four AAS colors.

The AAS Fourragere is a single loop, square weave blue and gold multi-strand cord. During medieval times, the squires who attended the knights

used leather thongs to fasten the knight’s armor. They wrapped these thongs around their shoulder to have them available when needed. These thongs

became a sign of an honored position, and with time, developed into a fourragere. Today, the fourragere is a sign of honor and distinction. The

AAS fourragere is worn on the left shoulder with the yellow on the outside.AAS Membership

The six types of membership that are available in AAS are as follows:

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Active – A cadet member who has paid national dues and is in good standing with the squadron.

Inactive – A cadet member who continues to pay dues and thereby retains the rights to regain active membership.

Associate – Members of any group who support AAS objectives designated by the squadron and approved by the Executive Board of Directors or the National Conclave.

Silver Wings/Angel Flight Members have already been approved as associate members.

Honorary – An award extended to a person not eligible for active membership and who has contributed greatly to the society.

Alumni – Active or inactive members of the AAS who are in good standing upon commissioning.

Squadron in Good Standing – Any squadron with 6 or more active members in good standing.

Initiation OathI, (name of candidate), having been selected a candidate for the Arnold Air Society, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Arnold Air Society, what I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion,

and I will faithfully serve in the position I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.

History of Arnold Air SocietyA dramatic growth characterized the Arnold Air Society from its beginning in the spring of 1947. This growth tended to prove the ideals on which this organization was founded, namely high moral, physical, and mental attitudes. These aims were molded in the formation of the society to help train future Air Force leaders.

At summer camp in 1947, a group of AFROTC cadets from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, discussed the possibility of an honorary society and presented their ideas to Captain Nolkamper. From there on, a committee of cadets was formed to write a constitution and find a name for the society. They unanimously chose the name to honor the retired Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold. The permission to use his name was granted in December of 1947, with the provision that the society begin on a local basis at the University of Cincinnati and expand if there was interest. The name adopted was the Arnold Society of Air Cadets.

In April of 1948, the United States Air Force officially recognized the society. Shortly thereafter, the society became a project of the Air Defense Command, whose duty was to see that the local group became nationalized. In September of 1948, the Air Defense

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Command sent copies of the society’s constitution to all universities throughout the nation with the hope of forming similar organizations. Within the next year, twenty new squadrons were formed.

Many new ideas came about in the early 1950’s, and one of these was the National Conclave. The Conclave is used as a central means of determining the policies of the society. At the first National Conclave in 1952, held at the University of Cincinnati, Mrs. H. H. Arnold was named honorary sponsor. That same year the society officially became the “Arnold Air Society.”

The second National Conclave resulted in the society’s affiliation with the Air Force Association. This conclave also initiated the establishment of the National Publications Headquarters and the Arnold Memorial Scholarship.

At the fourth and fifth National Conclaves, a reconstruction of the organizational structure was proposed. This resulted in the formation of Executive Board consisting of the National Commander and all of the Area Commanders. At the succeeding conclaves, more awards and policies were initiated, such as the formation of Angel Flight/Silver Wings.

General Henry Harley “Hap” ArnoldHenry Harley “Hap” Arnold was born in Gladwyn, Pennsylvania on 25 June, 1886. Following graduation from the United States Military Academy, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Infantry on 14 June, 1907. In June of 1911, after serving as an infantry officer for four years, the future General Arnold entered aviation and became one of the first flyers taught by the Wright brothers. In April of 1911, he was detailed to the Signal Corps to pilot the newly acquired Wright bi-plane.

General Arnold distinguished himself as an outstanding pilot, establishing several aeronautical records and winning many decorations. Among his accomplishments are: In June of 1912, he established a new altitude record when he piloted his plane to a height of 6,540 feet; and on 9 OCT 12 he won his first Mackay Trophy for his flight demonstrations.

As he progressed through the ranks, by 11 FEB 35, he had received the temporary rank of Brigadier General. This rank was made permanent on 2 DEC 40. He was awarded permanent Major General and became Chief of the Army Air Forces in 1941. Then in March of 1942, “Hap” Arnold became the commanding officer of the Army Air Force.

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He received the Distinguished Flying Cross in November of 1936, and the Distinguished Service Medal in October of 1942. The Air Medal was awarded in March of 1943, and in September of 1945 he was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal. He received the second Oak Leaf Cluster for the same medal in October of 1945. His other awards include the WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle East Theater Ribbon, U.S. Badge No. 1, WW1 Victory Ribbon with two stars, Brazil’s Order of the Southern Cross, Morocco’s Grand Cross, Grand Officer of the Commander, Yugoslavia’s Sun in the degree of Grand Cross, France’s Order of Military Merit, and England’s Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.

Arnold retired from service on 30 JUN 46 with the rating of Command Pilot and Combat Observer. His many accomplishments, both of personal and national significance, gained him the distinction of becoming the first five star General of the United States Air Force on 7 May 1949. (One of the only four permanent five star general’s in our nation’s history) General Arnold died on 15 January 50.

General Arnold had but one theme:

“It’s got to be done and done quickly, so let’s get it done.”

Ennis C. Whitehead SquadronArea VIII

Ennis Whitehead is another of the largely forgotten figures of American airpower, although he played an important role at an important time. Enlisting in the Army in 1917, Whitehead quickly joined the Air Service, won his wings, and was sent to France. He was an excellent pilot, but as a result he was made a test pilot and thus saw no combat. After the war, his reputation as an aviator grew within the small coterie of military airmen: he participated in Billy Mitchell's bombing tests against the Ostfriesland in 1921, joined the Pan American flight of 1927-where he narrowly escaped death in a midair collision over Buenos Aires-and set a speed record from Miami to Panama in 1931. When war came, he was sent to the Pacific where he became George Kenney's strong right arm.

Whitehead stayed in Asia for the next seven years, becoming commander of the Fifth Air Force in 1944; and after Kenney left the theater, he took over the Far East Air Forces. Returning to the States in 1949, Whitehead commanded the shortlived Continental Air Command and then the Air Defense Command until his retirement in 1951.

History of Angel Flight/Silver WingsAngel Flight was founded at the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1952. Although the group was the “Sponsor Corps” and remained local, interest spread throughout the country, and similar groups were soon founded. These groups had many different names, uniforms, and activities. However, in 1957, these groups were consolidated at an AAS National Conclave in New York and the name “Angel Flight” was adopted. Since then

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Angel Flight has become a national auxiliary organization of persons who have chosen to support the mission of AAS. Angel Flight/Silver Wings is an honorary, professional, service organization of dedicated individuals from colleges and universities across the nation. Almost all of the Angel Flight units are located at campuses which have an AFROTC Detachment and an AAS Squadron.

Angel Flight has three objectives:1. To advance and promote interest in the USAF.2. To educate college people about military life.3. To aid in the progress of the Arnold Air Society.

The Little Major is chosen from the local Angel Flight by the AAS Squadron. She advises the flight and the squadron on protocol requirements for all social functions organized by the squadron and the flight.

The Little Colonel is chosen on the area level from all the Little Majors from that area. She serves as the area’s official hostess and representative.

The Little General is chosen at the National Conclave from all the Little Colonels. She serves as the organization’s official representative and hostess at the national level.

All of the duties of the Little Major, the Little Colonel, and the Little General are listed in detail in the AAS National Manual.

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Air Force AssociationThe Air Force Association was incorporated as an independent non-profit organization on 4 Feb, 1946. Through the efforts of Major General Edward P. Curtis, the AFA was established as an organization dedicated to national security and world peace. General James Doolittle was appointed the AFA’s first president.

The AFA has three objectives:

1. To assist in obtaining and maintaining adequate air power for national security world peace.2. To keep AFA members and the public abreast of developments in the field of aviation. 3. To preserve and foster the spirit of fellowship among former and present members of the USAF, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

The AFA sponsors a major space age industrial conference and the Space Education Foundation, a non-profit cooperation which promotes aerospace study and literature. In addition to the above function, the AFA publishes the Air Force Magazine and Space Digest.

The AFA’s national headquarters is located in Washington D.C. A full time staff keeps AFA members informed and advises Congress, the President, and the Pentagon on matters concerning aerospace affairs and national security.

There are 5 types of membership in the AFA:

Active – Must be a U.S. citizen, and not in military service.Service – Must be on active duty in the military.Cadet – Through AFROTC, Civil Air Patrol, Silver Wings, AAS, USAF

AcademyHonorary – Awarded by the Board of Directors.Associate – Non U.S. citizens who have shown interest in AFA objectives.

AFA cadet members have no voice in the operation of the AFA but are welcome to attend the meetings. AAS actives receive a subscription to the Air Force Magazine and may participate in the low cost insurance program of the AFA, the Aerospace Book Club, and other privileges of AFA membership.

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Structure of the Arnold Air SocietyThe Arnold Air Society is divided into the following major organizational levels:

National Headquarters: determined annually at the AAS/Angel Flight National Conclave, from the squadrons submitting bids. This is the highest level of operational command of AAS.

Area Headquarters: determined annually at the Area or National Conclave, by a vote of the area’s squadrons on bidding squadrons. This is the intermediate level of AAS command, and it is the HQ that we deal with directly.

Squadron Staff: determined by the squadron, who is selected by the squadron itself from the eligible nominees.

The legislative body at each organizational level is as follows. National: Executive Board of DirectorsArea: Area ConclaveSquadron: Squadron Members

The supreme governing body of the society is the assembled members of the National Conclave.

AAS is divided into 11 areas by geography. The Ennis C. Whitehead Squadron is in Area VIII, The Air Pirates. The National HQ carries out work on the national projects and acts as a liaison between AAS and Angel Flight/Silver Wings, and the AFA. The Area HQ inspects all area squadron staffs to insure that the staffs are performing up to standards. They also ensure that the area projects are carried out.

Rank of AAS OfficersAt all levels, AAS rank is determined by the position held by each individual. Once a rank has been achieved, it is retained. The rank of all squadron members is AAS SecondLieutenant, unless they have held a position. The wear of AAS rank is optional on any uniform combination.

NATIONAL LEVELCommander AAS Brigadier GeneralVice Commander AAS ColonelOperations Officer AAS ColonelInformation Officer AAS Lt. ColonelComptroller AAS Lt. ColonelPublic Affairs Officer AAS Lt. ColonelChaplain AAS Lt. Colonel

Any squadron that wants to be National Headquarters must present a bid at NATCON.The squadrons will then vote to determine who will host the National Headquarters at the close of NATCON.

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AREA LEVELCommander AAS ColonelVice Commander AAS Lt. ColonelOperations Officer AAS MajorInformation Officer AAS MajorComptroller AAS MajorPublic Affairs Officer AAS MajorTransportation Officer AAS MajorChaplain AAS Major

Any squadron that wants to be the Area Headquarters must present a bid at ARCON. The squadrons will then vote to determine who will host Area Headquarters for the upcoming year. The squadron that wins will take over Area HQ at the close of NATCON.

SQUADRON LEVELCommander AAS MajorDeputy Commander AAS CaptainOperations Officer AAS 1st LieutenantInformation Officer AAS 1st LieutenantComptroller AAS 1st LieutenantDirector of Training AAS 1st LieutenantPublic Affairs Officer AAS 1st LieutenantChaplain/Transport/MWR Officer AAS 1st Lieutenant

The squadron commander may create new staff positions at his or her own discretion.

Duties of the StaffCommander: Controls administrative procedures and to guide his/her staff in the execution of their duties. AAS Commanders usually serve as members of the personnel staff of their AFROTC Cadet Corps Commander. In this capacity, the AAS Commander receives command guidance on matters pertinent to the Corps and acts as a liaison between AAS and AFROTC. This Cadet Corps position in no way relieves the AAS Commander of his/her responsibilities to AAS, as he is still subject to the guidance of his AAS superiors.

Vice or Deputy Commander: Responsible for coordination of the staff and for executing policies of the Commander, as well as Angel Flight/Silver Wings andAFA relations.

Operations Officer: Responsible for carrying out the operations plan that the Commander feels will best accomplish the mission of the squadron.

Information Officer: Will take minutes at the meetings and keep a current file of all members and all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the unit.

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Comptroller: Responsible for the collection of dues, payment of bills, and preparing the required financial reports.

Director of Support: Responsible for announcing any social activities, opening and closing the meeting with a prayer or poem, and planning local and long distance travelto an AAS event.

Director of Training: Plans and executes the pledge training program each term for the incoming candidates.

Public Affairs Officer: Responsible for publications, public relations, and publicity.

Squadron AwardsThe Maryland Cup is a yearly award which goes to the outstanding large squadron in the nation in recognition of its candidate program, squadron activities, service projects, and good publicity.

The Hagen Trophy is given to the outstanding medium sized squadron. It is judged on the same points as the Maryland Cup.

The Chennault Trophy is given to the outstanding small squadron, and is judged in the same manner as the Maryland Cup

The Eagle Award is given by the Eagle Squadron of the University of Puerto Rico to the squadron which has contributed the most to civic affairs.

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Cup is presented by the Chaplain John Verret Squadron of St. Michael’s College to the squadron with the most outstanding candidate program.

The Lemay-Ohio Award is an award for the squadron that exhibits the best ability, effort, and enthusiasm in aiding their local AFA chapter.

Individual AwardsThe Arnold Air Letter Trophy goes to the author of the outstanding article sent in to the Arnold Air Letter. This award is given based on the article’s readability, impact, originality and illustrated material.

The ASU Commander’s Cup is awarded to the outstanding AAS squadron commander. It is awarded based on how his/her squadron works to accomplish the mission and objective of the United States Air Force, resources, and new kinds of programs.

Arnold Air Society ManualThis manual establishes the policies and procedures which guide the operation of the Arnold Air Society. All units and activities are subject to the provisions of the manual and are further governed by AFR 30-30, AFR 45-29, and all other pertinent official

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publications of the USAF and AFROTC. This manual is kept up to date by the National Constitution and Manual Revision Committee.

The Executive Board of DirectorsHandling the executive function of the Arnold Air Society is the Executive Board of Directors. It meets twice each year, normally in September at the AFA national convention in Washington D.C. and in the spring at the National Conclave.

Represented in the Executive Board is the upper echelon of the Arnold Air Society. Presiding over the Board as the chairman and voting member in case of a tie, is the National Commander. The remaining membership consists of Area Commanders (all of whom are voting members); the AAS National Staff, the National Publications Officer, the General Chairman of the National Conclave, the Angle Flight National Commander, and the National Staff.

ConclavesThe National Conclave is used as a central means of determining policies of both Arnold Air Society and Angel Flight-Silver Wings. It is the supreme legislative body of the societies. NATCON is composed of a National Commander, the Area Commanders, and representatives from each squadron. This conclave carries out all AAS legislation in accordance with the AAS National Constitution.

NATCON is also a chance to amend the AAS National Constitution. If a squadron or area would lie to make an amendment, they will sponsor a proposal to do so. However, to make any change official, a two-thirds vote of all the Society’s active squadrons is required. The Rules, Ways, and Means Committee is responsible for handling all rules and procedures applicable to the NATCON and reviewing and consolidating all proposed legislation prior to action by the Conclave committees.

National Awards are also presented at NATCON. These include awards for squadrons of all sizes, and an award for the squadron with the best training program in AAS, just to name a few.

NATCON is held once each academic year, traditionally over Easter weekend, at an annually changing location. These Conclaves offer a great opportunity to meet other cadets from all over the U.S., to share ideas, and to have a great time.

ARCON operates in much the same was as NATCON. The school that is chosen to host the Area Conclave (not the Area HQ) is responsible for finding lodging, meeting rooms, and entertainment for all AAS members for the weekend of the Conclave, which is typically in the fall semester. There are registration fees for both the National and Area Conclaves.

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Documentation

Much of this packet was put together with the information provided from the James Van Veen Squadron, Det. 390 from the University of Michigan. (http://www.umich.edu/~det390/aas/)

The biography of Ennis C. Whitehead was obtained from http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/cc/white.html

AFDD 1-2 http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/usaf/afdd1-2.pdf Silver Wings picture from

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/SilverWings/region7_pictures.html Air Force Association picture from http://www.uark.edu/ALADDIN/afa262/ Department of the Air Force emblem from

http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/web_graphics/ Fourragere picture from http://www.arnold-air.org/Staff_AAS/pa/pabio.php Crimson Glory Rose picture from

http://www.goldenstag.net/KenBio/2004/Photo38.htm The first edition of this handbook was put together by C/Matt Weilbacher The second edition of this handbook was put together by C/Erik Runge

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