SOP

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

 

A Standard Operating Procedure or SOP provides clear-cut directions and detailed instructions needed to perform a specific task or operation consistently and efficiently. While SOPs are everywhere in the military, they are also in the civilian setting to, and they are certainly involved in flying!

Squadron 153's SOP currently spans eleven chapters.

Chapter 1 – General Information 

Introduction 

SQDN Meetings 

Block Recruiting 

Cadet Protection 

SQDN Dues 

Chapter 2 – Attendance Policy 

Schedule 

Tardiness 

Absences 

Notification of Absence 

Notification of Extended Absence 

Record of Attendance 

Unexcused Absences 

Inactive & Active Cadets 

Departure 

Parking 

Foxhunts 

Chapter 3 – Participation 

Introduction 

Requirements 

Importance 

Activities 

Chapter 4 – Honor Code 

Introduction 

Definition 

Reporting Violations 

Chapter 5 – Performance Standards 

Expectations 

Cadet Oath 

Standards 

Chapter 6 – Customs & Courtesies 

General 

Place of Honor 

Attention 

Flag Detail 

Greetings 

Chapter 7 – Classroom Procedures 

Introduction 

Class Materials 

Positions of Attention 

Phones 

Calls & Responses 

Chapter 8 – Uniforms and Appearance 

Grooming Standards 

Uniforms 

Supply NCO 

Donations 

Service Uniform (Blues) 

Utility Uniform (ABU – Airman Battle Uniform) 

Physical training (PT) Uniform 

Chapter 9 – Meeting Schedule and Procedures 

Announcements 

Call-downs 

Training Schedules 

General Meeting 

Chapter 10 – Squadron Structure and Rotations 

Rotations 

Cadet Training Flight (CTF) 

Bravo Flight  

Alpha Flight 

Staff 

Staff Terms 

Chapter 11 – Promotions and Awards 

Requirements 

Online Tests 

Drill Evaluations 

Promotion Review Boards 

Awards