1. Group Commander (GP/CC). The GP/CC reports to the FTU/COC. This individual will coordinate cadet activities and monitor the overall appearance and conduct of the cadet group. The GP/CC is the delegating authority for the group staff to accomplish work details, inspections, or other special duties and taskings. The GP/CC must also establish and update the master suspense file.

Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Keep all of your group staff informed of all events, and ensure all events are authorized by you before they are employed. Utilize your deputy as much as possible, and encourage creativity.

2. Deputy Group Commander (GP/CD). The GP/CD reports to the GP/CC and assumes command in the absence of the GP/CC. This individual is responsible for assembling the cadet group for formations and receiving the report from the SQ/CDs. The GP/CD will also ensure common areas outside the dorms are clean and orderly.

Assist your group commander as much as possible. Delegate responsibilities as needed, and be ready to take over the group if needed. You are responsible for accountability, so try to think of an easy and effective way of getting attendance from your squadron commanders.

3. Group Drill and Ceremonies Officer (GP/D&C). The GP/D&C reports to the GP/CC or CV and is responsible for training flights and squadrons on all D&C activities (parade, retreat, reveille, etc) and evaluating their performance during parades. In addition, the GP/D&C advises the GP/CC or CV of the plan for each D&C hour scheduled and serves as the liaison between the flight D&C officers (FLT/D&C) and the D&C CTA. The GP/D&C ensures compliance with AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies. The GP/D&C also ensures parade grounds are marked for parades and reviews.

You are responsible for parade, reveille, and retreat of the entire group. Also you must address any drill concerns or inconsistencies within the group. When you have some down time, help out your fellow group staff members as much as possible.

4. Group Physical Fitness Officer (GP/PFO). The GP/PFO reports to the GP/CC or CV and directs the PT program by coordinating with the PT CTA and flight physical fitness officers (FLT/PFO). He or she verifies that all sports rules are standardized in accordance with this guide. The GP/PFO leads the morning PT and sports stretching exercises, ensures safety briefings are conducted prior to each activity, and ensures water is available. This individual also relays PT data for warrior flight scoring to the PT CTA.

You will create the operations orders for physical training every morning, and conduct the orders accordingly. You will call out commands for the exercises, and stretches. All flight PFO’s work directly under you, so you can call daily meetings for all of the squadron’s PFO’s. When you have some down time, help out your fellow group staff members as much as possible.

5. Group Standardization Officer (GP/STANDO). The GP/STANDO reports to the GP/CC or CV and is responsible for training FLT/STANDOs on inspection procedures. The GP/STANDO coordinates with the STANDO CTA and flight standardization officers (FLT/STANDO) to standardize the cadet organization. This cadet conducts standardization spot checks on flights and, when possible, accompanies the STANDO CTA on inspections. GP/STANDOs will continue to perform their duties during the Field Leadership Exercise.

You must write memos to the Commandant of Cadets to authorize group wide standardization. This includes things such as dorm maintenance, gear, and how to hold the FTM while reading at attention. When you have some down time, help out your fellow group staff members as much as possible.

6. Group Academic Officer (GP/AO). The GP/AO reports to the GP/CC or CV and is responsible for training FLT/AO in leading flight academic lessons and group discussion. The GP/AO must coordinate with the COC to get academic lesson plans on the master training schedule. The GP/AO reviews each lesson with FLT/AOs to ensure standardization of information and to consolidate feedback from the flights.

Give squadron commanders the warrior knowledge of the day, and think if innovative ways of covering warrior knowledge during OTS large. When you have some down time, help out your fellow group staff members as much as possible.

1. Squadron Commander (SQ/CC). The SQ/CC reports to the GP/CC and is the liaison between the group staff and the flights in his or her squadron. This cadet is responsible for ensuring standardization of squadron appearance, conduct, and training in accordance with (IAW) GP/STANDO and FLT/STANDO guidance.

Be sure to march the squadron as often as possible. You will be attending group staff meetings as directed by your FTU’s group staff. At these meetings you will receive direction of how to run the squadron, changes in standardization, and the following days events. Keep your flight commanders informed, and use all of your time wisely.

2. Deputy Squadron Commander (SQ/CD). The SQ/CD reports to the SQ/CC and assumes command in the absence of the SQ/CC. This individual is also responsible for assembling the squadron for formation and receiving the report from the FLT/CCs. The SQ/CD will ensure common areas inside the dorm are clean and orderly.

Help out your squadron commander as often as possible. Keep the flow of communication , and be ready to take his/her place if need be. The common area is your responsibility, so find some time to get your flightmates to help keep it clean.

3. Flight Commander (FLT/CC). The FLT/CC plans and coordinates activities within the flight. The FLT/CC also notifies the SQ/CC of any problems within the flight and reports flight attendance to the SQ/CD during formations. The FLT/CC is responsible for execution of the daily schedule, to include ensuring that his/her flight arrives at all scheduled events on time.

Try to get hold of the days schedule as soon as possible. Try to operate autonomously from your FTO and CTA. Get brushed up on your drill and ceremonies if you don’t know it. If you start losing your voice, remember that you deputy can call cadence for you. Always keep safety in mind, and study the map of Maxwell. Attend the group staff meetings if at all possible. A good excuse is to be your squadron commanders wingman to the meeting. Never leave the flight unattended, and never transit anywhere without a FTO or CTA.

4. Deputy Flight Commander (FLT/CD). The FLT/CD assumes command of the flight in the absence of the FLT/CC. This individual is responsible for assembling the flight during formations, reporting attendance during fire drills/emergency evacuations, and receiving the report of element leaders. The FLT/CD also coordinates efforts for FT t-shirts and coins and other items (as applicable with the FTU/SDP). The FLT/CD serves as a member of the Professional Values Council (PVC) and is responsible for briefing honor lesson plans and facilitating discussions within the flight.

You will form up the flight before the flight commander takes over. Therefore you are the first person to enter the dining facility, the first one out the door, and the last one to fall in. Before you change the command over to the flight commander you have to report full accountability. Try to think of creative ways to take attendance quick and confusion free. Be prepare to take control of the flight if need be. If you do end up being the flight commander, make sure you appoint a deputy and never leave the flight unattended.

5. Flight Academic Officer (FLT/AO). The FLT/AO reports to the GP/AO and is responsible for briefing academic lesson plans and leading discussions within the flight. The FLT/AO receives guidance from the GP/AO on curriculum and discussion topics. The FLT/AO is also responsible for receiving feedback from the flights and reporting feedback to the GP/AO.

Find fun creative ways to keep your flight motivated while reading your FTM at attention. When you create your lesson plans, rehearse them if at all possible and actually make a lesson plan/outline of what you are talking about. Listen to your group staff; they will have warrior knowledge of the day, and academic schedules. If your flight has free time, use that time to brush them up on FTM, AM, or general knowledge.

6. Flight Physical Fitness Officer (FLT/PFO). The FLT/PFO manages the flight PT program by coordinating with the GP/PFO and the PT CTA. The FLT/PFO relays GP/PFO rules clarifications, ensures the safety and adequacy of the athletic areas, ensures flight members know the procedures and protocol for warm-up exercises, and administers warm-up exercises in the GP/PFO’s absence. The FLT/PFO divides the flight into two permanent teams (each having an equivalent number of females and males) and ensures the flight members understand all game rules. The FLT/PFO also appoints team captains on a rotating basis. After game play, the home team FLT/PFO turns in the sports report to the PT CTA and returns all sports equipment to its proper storage location.

Brush up on your PT verbiage. Make sure everyone is at double intervals, and stretch before all exercises. Listen to your group PFO, he has the plan. If your FTO or CTA tells you something different, consult your group PFO and speak to your FTO/CTA again. If you’re not sure, your FTO/CTA is right. If you are sure, stand your ground and look confident. A quick way to get them properly spaced is to call “open ranks march” – “Ready front” – “as you were” – “at double interval dress right dress”

. Flight Standardization Officer (FLT/STANDO). The FLT/STANDO trains the flight on procedures outlined by the GP/STANDO, ensures standardization within the flight, and reports discrepancies to the FLT/CD.

You are in charge ensuring everything within the flight is pretty much the same. That goes for everything!!! Even the way everyone holds the FTM, and what arm (when you tell your flight to switch arms, do it as often as possible). Use your flights resources to standardize to the best of your ability.

. Flight Drill and Ceremonies Officer (FLT/D&C). The FLT/D&C assists the GP/D&C with parade practices, parades, reveille, and retreat. The FLT/D&C also explains drill evaluation procedures to the flight and assists cadets with special drill, remedial drill, and drill competition.

Brush up on your drill and ceremonies. There is a D&C manual at the back of this book; so use it! If your flight screws up on D&C you get blamed, so be sure to brief the flight any chance you get. Odds are they won’t know counter march, so this should be the first thing you teach them. Listen to your group D&C officer; he/she will be giving you updates about reveille, retreat, parade, and things that need to be worked on.

9. Element Leader. Element leaders (three per flight) must account for each cadet in the element during duty hours. At formations, the element leader will take roll and report the results to the FLT/CD. While marching in formation, Element Leaders will call “Safety!” to identify any obstacles in the Flight’s path. Any problems or concerns within the element should be reported to either the FLT/CD or FLT/CC.

Yes, you are in charge of attendance as well. Make sure you know how many people are in your element, and who they are. Also, call safety loud. It notifies your flight of hazards, and can also be used as a motivational tool.

10. Guide-on Bearer, Color Bearer, and Color Guard. These cadets coordinate with the GP/D&C and perform duties as outlined in AFMAN 36-2203. The Color Bearer and Color Guard members must be present for duty at least 10 minutes prior to formations. Individuals will acquire and return equipment for practice/formal parades. Flight guide-ons must be at all activities unless the FT staff directs otherwise.

Brush up on your guide-on procedures (D&C manual). Make sure the third element leader knows to guide you with the flight. Memorize the screws on the hilt so you always have a flat spade. Call the guide-on through the door (Charlie flight guide-on through the door), it’s a safety measure.

11. Flight Mail Orderly/Alternate. The Flight Mail Orderly will acquire all cadet signatures authorizing mail delivery and report to the SDCS section at the designated time to receive mail. All mail must be safeguarded until it is delivered to the addressee or returned to the SDCS section. The mail orderly will collect all outgoing mail and deliver it to the SDCS section at the time designated by FTU/SDS. The Flight Mail Orderly must train the alternate and ensure that individual is available for duty when needed.

Your job is to collect mail, and distribute it among your flight. You play a very critical role because the morale of the flight rests on how well you do your job. Get the mail as often as possible, and send out mail when cadets write letters.

12. Flight Safety Officer (FLT/FSO)/Alternate. The Flight Safety Officer will ensure the flight is briefed on safety procedures, evacuation plans, and fire reporting procedures. This cadet monitors and ensures flight members are properly evacuated during fires and fire drills. The Flight Safety Officer also ensures that the flight carries road guard equipment to all activities, first aid kits to PT events, and flashlights when traveling during late evening and early morning activities. The Flight Safety Officer must ensure the alternate Safety Officer is knowledgeable of all safety-related procedures and policies.

Two things will be your primary concern: sunscreen and hand sanitizer. Other than that, brief the flight as often as possible on safety that pertains to whatever you’re doing. Keep an eye on the WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature) and what flag it is. Ensure everyone is hydrating and is producing the proper bowl movements.

13. Flight Supply Officer. The Flight Supply Officer is responsible for three main areas: supply, linen exchange, and facility discrepancy reporting. The Flight Supply Officer monitors supply storage areas and coordinates with the FTU/SDLG office for restocking supplies. The Flight Supply Officer must ensure each cadet has two sheets, one mattress cover/pad, two blankets, one pillow, and one pillowcase. The Flight Supply Officer is also responsible for organizing and leading a detail to collect and exchange sheets and pillowcases on linen exchange days. Linen exchange will be as directed by the SDCS. In addition, the Flight Supply Officers will be responsible for reporting and tracking facility discrepancies for their dorm/bays and will maintain a log of discrepncies that indicates when the discrepancies were reported and their status. Flight Supply Officers report discrepancies to the SDCS using the facility discrepancy form issued at the initial meeting with SDCS. Flight Supply Officers will be the only cadets that will deal with the SDCS. When requesting supplies use a supply request form issued at your first meeting with SDCS.

This is a very difficult job. Get as many cadets to help you out as possible, and make sure everyone is taken care of. Get a trip to the base exchange as soon as possible so your fellow cadets can purchase the things that they need. Remember that your job never ends throughout the entire FTU, so don’t ever shirk your duties.