1. AFROTC DETACHMENT 842 University of Texas, San Antonio
Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow
WELCOME To The Roadrunner Det!
Lt Col Tricia Kobberdahl
Commander
I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

2. CC Comments
Welcome
Cadre Introductions
Hot Topics

3. Detachment 842 Cadre Commander – Lt Col Tricia Kobberdahl
Program Manager – Mr. Agustin Llano
Operations Officer – Maj Robert Altemus
Recruiting Officer – Maj April Kerr
Assistant Operations Officer– Maj Patrice Jernigan
Commandant of Cadets – Capt Peter Boardman
Education Officer – Capt Justin Mace
NCOIC – MSgt Jeff Tingle
Personnel NCO – TSgt John Colburn
Knowledge Ops NCO – SSgt Robyn Coats
Cadet Wing Commander – Cadet Colonel Naomi Villalobos

4. HOT TOPICS
Suicide Awareness
Safety Issues
Honor Code
Religious Respect
Academic Freedom
Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

5. Suicide Awareness FACT: Occurs across all spectrum of society
Cry for help
Occur without warning
Depression is a frequent precursor
Female – more attempts are made; Males – complete it
Not all are depressed, mentally ill, or insane

6. Suicide Awareness MYTH: Asking about it plants the thought of doing it
If I ignore the minor attempt, then that means I addressed it
It runs in the family
Few professionals commit suicide
If they want to kill themselves, then there is nothing stopping them
Suicidal people are unwilling to seek help

7. Awareness of Warning Signs:
Suicide Awareness
Awareness of Warning Signs:
Warning signs of impending suicide
He or she talks about it
Trouble eating and/or sleeping
Withdrawal from friends and/or family and social activities
Loss of interest in work, hobbies, sex, and school
Giving away prized possessions (items that are sentimental, expensive, etc.)
Previous attempts
Suffered a recent or severe loss
Preoccupied with death or dying
Loss of interest in personal appearance
Increase use of alcohol and/or drugs
Sudden unusual changes in behavior

8. Awareness of Warning Signs: (cont.)
Suicide Awareness
Awareness of Warning Signs: (cont.)
Common characteristics of suicide victims
Intense emotional pain
Frustrated needs for security, achievement, or friendship.
Suicide is seen as only solution.
Hopeless, hapless, and helpless.
Stop the pain by ending awareness.
Black and white thinking: death the only answer.
Feelings of ambivalence; want to die, but want to live.
Give clues about imminent suicide.
Want to run away from the pain.
Lifelong pattern of poor coping skills.

9. Suicide Awareness
Questions?

10. Safety Issues NO DRINKING & DRIVING!!!! Automotive travel tips
Motorcycle Safety
Summer Safety
Water
BBQ
Camping
Bicycle
HEAT STRESS
High Risk Activities – scuba diving, sky diving, bull riding, etc.

11. Safety Issues
Questions?

12. Honor Code
“We will not lie, steal or cheat nor tolerate among us anyone who does.”
What it is and why we have it: a minimum standard of conduct for a cadet, enlisted member or officer to develop and guide your life as a student and as an officer.
Reporting an honor code violation: Tell a Cadre member; you will remain anonymous
Implications of an honor code violation: possible disenrollment from program

13. Honor Code
Questions?

14. Religious Respect General information about religion and the military
1st Amendment
DoDD : Religious Accommodation
AFI : Nondiscrimination
AFI : Equal Opportunity Program Military and Civilian, USAF definition of religion
The importance of religious diversity
Guidelines concerning free exercise of religion in the Air Force

15. Religious Respect USAF Core Values and free expression of religion
Appropriate referral agencies

16. Religious Respect
Questions?

17. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Air University Instruction , Academic Freedom
This instruction establishes Air University’s policy on academic freedom. It applies to all Air University schools and colleges, all activities in the Air University educational forum, Air University-sponsored events as well as publications. Portions of this instruction are subject to Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as described in paragraphs 2.5 and

18. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Free expression of opinions and ideas
Air University faculty, students, and staff are members of a learned profession, and members of their respective educational organizations. The free exchange of opinions and ideas is essential to the educational process and, to the greatest extent possible, faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to speak and write freely. Even in this academic setting, however, the importance of Air University’s military mission requires limits on some types of expression.

19. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Restrictions IAW Articles 88 and 89 of the UCMJ
IAW UCMJ commissioned officers, officer trainees, and cadets subject to the UCMJ may not use contemptuous words toward the President, Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force, and others.
Should make every effort to indicate clearly that the opinions they express are personal to the member, and do not represent the official views of their organization, Air University, the United States Air Force, the U.S. government, or any other government or academic community.

20. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Definition of Academic Integrity:
Uncompromising adherence to a code of ethics, morality, conduct, scholarship, and other values related to academic activity.
Breaches of Academic Integrity
Plagiarism
Cheating
Misrepresentation
Unprofessional Relationships (Including Fraternization)

21. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Academic Integrity Violations:
Failure on the part of any individual to practice academic integrity reflects discredit both on the Air Force and on the individual and is not condoned by Air University. All individuals who violate this instruction are subject to adverse administrative action including disenrollment from school, disciplinary action, and discharge from the service.

22. Academic Freedom & Academic Integrity (AF&AI)
Questions?

23. Sexual Assault
The term sexual assault is an "umbrella" term that includes many different types of sex-related offenses. The Department of Defense (DoD) defines sexual assault for training purposes as follows:
intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts.
Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

24. Sexual Assault What constitutes “unable” to give consent:
Alcohol or drug impaired
Unconscious; asleep
Underage
Mentally handicapped
Physically helpless
Sexual assault is actual or attempted sexual relations with another person against her or his will or without her or his consent. Sexual assault is a crime. Offenders can be prosecuted in a criminal court and if found guilty, an offender may go to prison.

25. “Why Report it?!?” Sexual Assault
Serious impact to well being – medically (injury, STDs, pregnancy), and emotionally (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD))
Early treatment means early recovery
When reporting it:
Find a safe place or seek a person that you feel safe with ASAP!
Seek medical attention
For forensic evidence do not bath/shower and save the clothing

26. Sexual Assault Important Numbers:
Campus SA Hotline: (24 Hrs)
Local Rape Crisis Center:
Campus Counseling Center:
Campus Clinic:
Hospital/ER:
Campus Security:
Community Law Enforcement: 911

27. Sexual Harassment
Definition: A form of sex discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
DoD and Air Force policy on sexual harassment:
Zero Tolerance!!!
Reporting Sexual Assault
Confront the offender – ONLY IF YOU FEEL SAFE; tell that person how you felt
Report it to Cadre – if confronting the offender does not work
There should never be a retribution against someone reporting sexual harassment or sexual assault incidents

28. Questions?