SPINS

Question 1

How do OTs address OTS staff?

Answer 1

Sir/Ma’am or rank and last name

Question 2

How do OTs address each other?

Answer 2

OT and last name

Question 3

What does an OT do when addressed by a staff member?

Answer 3

Assumes the position of attention before speaking or when addressed.
Respond with 1 of the 7 basic responses.
Assume the rest position for the duration of the conversation or when answering a question.
Following conversation/an answer, OT assumes position of attention, gives the greeting of the day, and salutes as appropriate.

Question 4

What are the 7 basic responses?

Answer 4

Yes, Sir/Ma’am.
No, Sir/Ma’am.
Sir/Ma’am, I do not know.
Sir/Ma’am, I do not understand.
Sir/Ma’am, may I ask a question?
Sir/Ma’am, may I make a statement?
Sir/Ma’am, the answer is…

Question 5

What are the greetings of the day? What times are they given?

Answer 5

Good morning, Sir/Ma’am. (from 0000 until 1159)
Good afternoon, Sir/Ma’am. (from 1200 until 1659)
Good evening, Sir/Ma’am. (from 1700 until 2359)

Question 6

In what circumstances do OTs give the greeting of the day?

Answer 6

Indoors, OT<4 = All give the greeting.
Outdoors, OT<4 = All give the greeting and render salutes as applicable.
Indoors, OT>4 = First OT in line gives the greeting for the group.
Outdoors, OT>4 = If not in formation, all give the greeting and render salutes as applicable.

Question 7

What is the greeting order of precedence?

Answer 7

Highest rank.
If of the same rank, greet female first.
If all of the same sex, greet as a group (Ladies/Gentlemen).
If rank is indeterminable, greet female(s) first (Ladies/Gentlemen).
If OT knows the staff member, name rank order is acceptable.

Question 8

How do OTs announce their presence when entering/departing staff office areas?

Answer 8

OT(s) in the area/OT(s) departing the area

Question 9

What must be carried on the OTs person at all times?

Answer 9

ID card (CAC, Driver’s License, etc.)
Hydration System
Writing Implement/Material (not required for PT)
Two filled out copies of AETC Form 341 IAW Attachment 6
Reflective Belt
OTS SPINS
Two copies of your orders

Question 10

What is the OTS Vision?

Answer 10

The premier leader-development institution within the Profession of Arms.

Question 11

What is the OTS Mission?

Answer 11

Developing Warrior-Minded Leaders of Character committed to our oath, values, and creed.

Question 12

What is the OTS Honor Code?

Answer 12

We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.

Question 13

When do OTs salute?

Answer 13

Indoors: Only when formally reporting-in to a commissioned staff member’s office/cubical or upon receiving an award at an awards ceremony. Only salute enlisted staff during Open Ranks Inspections.

Outdoors: When passing an officer in conversation, render a salute but do not interrupt with the greeting of the day.

Not required when staff/OTs are in PTG, but greeting of the day must be rendered.

Question 14

What are the no-salute areas?

Answer 14

Any field leadership event.

Question 15

What do OTs do during “Reveille” and “Retreat”?

Answer 15

When outside and it is safe and appropriate, stop and face the flag (if visible) or the music. Stand at parade rest and then come to attention and salute during the National Anthem or “To the Colors.” If driving, stop if safe and appropriate and sit quietly until music ends.

Question 16

What do OTs do during the National Anthem?

Answer 16

If outdoors, face the flag (or music, if flag is not visible) and render a salute until conclusion. Saluting outdoors in civilian clothes is permitted, but not required.

During indoor ceremonies, assume the position of attention facing the flag, but do not salute.

If in civilian clothes (indoors or outdoors), assume the position of attention and place the right hand over the heart.

Question 17

What are the exceptions to customs and courtesies for “Reveille,” “Retreat,” or “The National Anthem”?

Answer 17

During PT, Leadership Exercises, or Warrior Events.

Question 18

Where is talking permitted in Academic Buildings?

Answer 18

Talking is not permitted outside of classrooms unless making on-the-spot corrections to other OTs or giving the greeting of the day.

Quiet talk is permitted in the flight room prior to instruction.

Question 19

How to OTs navigate hallways in Academic Buildings?

Answer 19

OTs march in single file, at the position of attention, on the right side of the hallway.

No facing movements on carpeted areas.

Question 20

How will OTs conduct themselves in the Personnel Action Center (PAC) and the Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) Waiting Area?

Answer 20

Remain seated and read OTS SPINS until called.

Question 21

How will OTs enter the auditorium?

Answer 21

Fill the seats starting at the front according to the seating arrangement assigned by OT leadership. Remain standing at ease, quiet, and studying OTS SPINS until instructed to take seats.

Question 22

How is the auditorium opened?

Answer 22

The class leader comes to attention at the center-front of the stage and states “STANDBY.” All materials and SPINS are put away. Then the class leader calls the room to attention when they see the instructor approaching.

Question 23

How is the auditorium closed?

Answer 23

The class leader comes to the position of attention, marches to the center-front of the stage, and commands, “Class, prepare for dismissal.”
OTs put away materials and stand at parade rest. Class leader calls them to attention.
When the instructor leaves, they command “CARRY ON” and the class responds “ALWAYS WITH HONOR” – the class leader gives the command if the instructor doesn’t.

Question 24

How to OTs ask/answer a question in the auditorium?

Answer 24

Remain seated and raise their hand.
When recognized, the OT stands at attention, provides the greeting of the day, states OT + last name, asks/answers the question, and stands at ease until the dialogue is complete or invited to sit.

Question 25

What do OTs do when an officer enters or exits the lecture room when a lecture is not in session?

Answer 25

Come to attention. The first OT to see the officer calls the room to attention. OTs can prepare using the "STANDBY" command.

Question 26

How do OTs report?

Answer 26

Center themselves on the threshold of the door/cubicle entrance and knock once. Once acknowledged, enter and use the most direct route to the staff member. Center themselves two paces in front of the desk, salute (if an officer), and give appropriate reporting statement.

Question 27

How do multiple OTs report?

Answer 27

One OT salutes and states "Sir/Ma'am, OT Last Name plus # of OTS reports as ordered." When departing, OT who reported in salutes as appropriate and gives the greeting of the day.

Question 28

What is the AETC Form 341? How many does an OT carry?

Answer 28

The Excellence/Discrepancy Report. It may be used to address positive or negative performance. Each OT carries a minimum of two copies.

Question 29

Small Marching Unit

Answer 29

Formation of two to four OTs. In formations with 3-4 OTs, the tallest is in front and on the right. In formations of two, the tallest is to the right. In a SMU the person on the right carries the guidon. In a SMU, all salute and render courtesies as appropriate. SMUs use the preparatory command "Detail, ...." The OT calling commands responds to their own commands in an SMU.

Question 30

What is Motivational Training (MT)?

Answer 30

Physical exercises to motivated trainees to follow OTS standards/expectations.

Question 31

Flight

Answer 31

Formation of eight or more OTs. Includes a designated Flight Leader and a guidon bearer. Two-four elements, normally march with two on the OTS complex. The Flight Leader renders military courtesies for the formation.