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HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JROTC DEPARTMENT

BLUEBONNET DRILL COMPETITIONTABLE OF CONTENTS

Purpose 1

General Instructions 2

Recommendations and Comments 3

Greater Houston Area Map 4

Site Plan 5

Entry Form 6-7

Participants in More Than One Event 8

Trophies and Medallions 9 - 11

Awards Point System 12 - 14

Appendix A – Drill Team Competition A-1 thru A-7

A. Concept A-1 and A-2

B. Execution A-2

1. Registration A-2

2. Inspection Preparation Area A-2

3. Inspection A-2 to A-4

4. Regulation A-4 and A-5

5. Exhibition A-5 to A-6

Appendix B – Color Guard Competition B-1 thru B-3

1. – 6. General B-1 to B-2

7. Reporting In and Phase I - Inspection B-2

8. Phase II - Performance B-2 and B-3

9. Tie Breaker B-3

Appendix C – Air Rifle Competition C-1 thru C-2

A. Concept C-1

B. Execution C-1 and C-2

Appendix D – Physical Fitness Competition D-1

Appendix E – Ranger Swim Competition E-1 thru E-2 A. General Information E-1

B. Concept E-1

C. Clothing and Equipment E-1

D. Scoring System E-2

E. Waiver Forms E-2

Appendix F – Academic Competition F-1 thru F-3 A.1 – 3 General Information F-1

4. Phase I – Oral Presentation F-1 and F-2

5. Phase II – Current/Recent Events and

Personal Evaluation

F-2 and F-3

Drill Team Competition Appendix A Tabs(ALL TABS ARE SENT AS SEPARATE E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS)

A-A Drill Field Layout

A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)

A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)

A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)

A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)

A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)

A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)

A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)

A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)

A-C Penalty & Cadence Score Sheet

A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)

A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)

A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)

A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)

Color Guard Competition Appendix B TabsB-A Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (HJ)

B-B Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (J2)

B-C Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (HJ)

B-D Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (J2)

B-E Color Guard Inspection Score Sheet

B-F Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (HJ)

B-G Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (2)

Air Rifle Competition Appendix C TabsC-A Rifle Team Statement of Waiver

C-B Cadet Marksmanship Safety Pledge

Physical Fitness Competition Appendix D TabsD-A Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver

D-B Physical Fitness Score Sheet

Ranger Swim Competition Appendix E TabsE-A Ranger Swim Statement of Wavier

E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet

Academic Competition Appendix F TabsF-A Oral Presentation Score Sheet (HJ)

F-B Oral Presentation Score Sheet (J2)

F-C Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (HJ)

F-D Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (J2)

DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW

1. PURPOSE. This SOP is published to provide guidelines and pertinent information for organizations and individuals planning to participate in the HISD Bluebonnet Competition open drill and military skills meet for SY 11-12. The Bluebonnet takes place on 2 March (optional for the Physical Fitness Competition) and 3 March 2012. Special attention should be paid to bold and underlined words and statements. 2. GENERAL

a. The Meet will begin with the optional Physical Fitness event conducted at Lamar High School on 2 March located at 3325 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098. The optional Marksmanship Competition will not be held on 2 March and will be limited to 28 marksmanship teams on 3 March. The Meet on 3 March will consist of the following six events at Westside High School campus, located at 14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77078:

(1) Drill Team Competition (APPENDIX A)

(2) Color Guard Competition (APPENDIX B)

(3) Pellet Rifle Team Competition (APPENDIX C)

(4) Physical Fitness Competition (APPENDIX D)

(5) Ranger Swim Competition (APPENDIX E)

(6) Academics Competition (APPENDIX F)

b. All events will be offered on a first come, first served basis until each event has reached its maximum capacity. Entries and fees must be received before entries can be confirmed. Entries and fees received after maximum capacity will be placed on standby until 23 February 2012 for the Bluebonnet Meet at which time all refundable cancellations will be discontinued, and opened entries filled from standby list. Entry fee for events that are not filled from the standby list by 23 February 2012 will be refunded. However, cancellations received after the deadline are not refundable.

c. At enclosure 1 is a greater Houston map identifying the locations of Lamar and Westside High School.

d. At enclosure 2 is the site plan of the Westside High School campus area. Signs and guides will direct buses to the drop off points and parking area. Upon arrival at the parking area, team sponsors will be directed to the Registration Center.

e. Enclosure 3 is the entry form, which must be completed and returned along with your entry fee, and enclosure 4 on or before 23 February 2012. This information should be mailed to:

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTATTN: JROTC DEPARTMENT

228 McCarty ComplexBLDG 17, Room 103 HOUSTON, TX 77029

Checks should be made payable to: JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNTe. Dressing rooms / storage areas will be available to accommodate cadets in changing uniforms, etc. Sponsors are responsible to ensure that rooms are cleaned prior to departure.

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f. 23 February 2012 has been established as the NLT date for return of all necessary forms and funds. It is suggested that you enter early because time and space will limit entrants to the first thirty-five (35) schools (marksmanship teams limited to 28 teams).

g. Sponsors must verify score sheets at the Scoring Center within 90 minutes after teams complete the competition. After 90 minutes scores will be officially posted.

h. Protests may be submitted to the Meet Director, in writing, within 30 minutes of the alleged violation of the regulation or SOP. Protests must be specific in nature and must cite what was violated by whom and when (which phase). The Meet Director, after discussing the protest with the Head Judge for that phase, will inform the sponsor of his decision.

i. Participants may compete in more than one event. Inform us of your desires or problems in this area, so that we may schedule your event(s) to accommodate you and your cadets. The comments portion on the form at enclosure 4 will be used for this purpose.

j. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system carried to three (3) decimal points. The scoring system in the competition data center has been computerized and staffed with sufficient trained personnel to facilitate result tabulation and posting competition results.

k. Inclement Weather – In the event of rain-out conditions forecasted 48 hours in advance, out of town schools will be notified telephonically by this office.

l. A First Aid Station manned by competent medical personnel will be available in the area.

m. Lodging Information - There are a number of lodging facilities within proximity of the meet site (Westside High School). See enclosure 1 for a map of Houston. Units should contact hotel sales managers and arrange for advance group bookings where competitive rates for rooms to cadets, chaperons, and instructors are offered (Single through quad occupancy).

n. Parking at the Westside High School campus site is available for POV parking and team bus parking. All team bus parking will be routed to the rear of Westside High School which circles the school complex. POV parking will be routed to the teacher/staff parking area which is located on Briar Forest Drive.

o. The competitions for physical fitness teams will begin at 1600 hours on 2 March 2012 at Lamar HS and resume at 0800 hours on 3 March 2012 at Westside HS. The starting times and sequence of events will be provided to schools approximately seven (7) days prior to the Meet.

p. Just a reminder – There are many educational, historical, and entertainment sites in the Greater Houston Area. These include: The Johnson Space Center, Reliant Stadium, Minute Maid Park, Landry’s Aquarium, the Kemah Boardwalk, and the Miller Outdoor Theater (free). Including some of these sites in your itinerary is recommended for your enjoyment.

q. The category of events and awards to be presented are at enclosure 5. The point system and tiebreaker procedures are at enclosure 6. Due to the amount of scoring and scoring verification, awards will either be picked up at the JROTC district office or shipped to the schools following the competition. r. For your convenience, the (281) 920-8029 phone number at the on-site Meet Headquarters on the Westside High School campus will be manned during the period of competition.

s. Lost and found items will be turned in to the Registration Desk.

t. We are looking forward to having you with us for the Bluebonnet Drill Meet. I know your teams will compete “with honor, dignity, and pride.” Please feel free to call (713) 676-9740 for additional information or assistance.

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3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS . Recommendations and comments which may improve this wonderful event are welcomed.

CORNELL T. MCGHEE Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired Director, JROTC Programs

Encl1 Greater Houston Area Map2 Bluebonnet Competition Site Plan—Westside High School3 Bluebonnet Competition entry form4 Participants involved in more than one event5 Drill and Military Skills Meet Trophies and Medallions6 Award Point System

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Greater Houston Area Map

Westside High School Lamar High School (2 MAR – PT Test)

Westside High School: 14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77078Lamar High School: 3325 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098

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ENCLOSURE 1 SITE PLAN – WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77078

1 – Registration and Cadet Drop Off2 – Bus Parking3 – Evaluator & Visitor Parking4 – Drill Team Competition Area5 – Data Center & Academic Competition Room– JROTC Wing6 – Ranger Swim Competition Area7 – Physical Fitness Field8 - Color Guard Competition Area – Gymnasium 18 – Marksmanship Competition Area – Gymnasium 2 9 – Indoor Eating and Break Area9 – Evaluator Briefing Room

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ENTRY FORMDUE NLT 23 February 2012

NAME OF SCHOOL: BRANCH OF SERVICE: SCHOOL ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) -

1. DRILL TEAM COMPETITION ($35.00 per team)TEAM NAME #MEMBERS TEAM SPONSOR(S)

ARMED SERVICE WEAPON:

ARMED NON-SERVICE WEAPON:

UNARMED:

2. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)PRIMARY TEAM # ENTERED: SECONDARY TEAM # ENTERED: __ SPONSOR(S):

3.. AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION ($30.00 per team)TEAM #1: Precision; Sporter TEAM #2: Precision; Sporter

(Check appropriate category for participating teams.)SPONSOR(S):

4. PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)MALE TEAMS # ENTERED: FEMALE TEAMS # ENTERED: SPONSOR(S):

5. RANGER SWIM TEST ($25.00 per team)MALE TEAMS # ENTERED: FEMALE TEAMS # ENTERED: SPONSOR(S):

6. ACADEMIC COMPETITION ($15.00 per individual)# INDIVIDUALS ENTERED: SPONSORS(S):

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COMPETITION # OF TEAMS FEE TOTAL

DRILL X $35.00 =

COLOR GUARD X $25.00 =

CAL. 177 AIR RIFLE X $30.00 =

PHYSICAL FITNESS X $25.00 =

RANGER SWIM X $25.00 =

ACADEMICS (PER Indiv) X $15.00 =

GRAND TOTAL =

Scheduling selection for Marksmanship and Physical Fitness teams:

TEAM Friday (4 – 7 p.m.) Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)CAL. 177 Air Rifle Team N/APhysical Fitness Team

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT

NOTE: Entry fee for cancellations received after 23 February 2012 will not be refunded.

Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Sponsor Date

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PARTICIPANTS INVOLVED IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT

PLEASE TYPE

SCHOOL

EVENT Participant Participant Participant Participant

Drill Team SVC WPN

Drill Team NON SVC WPN

Drill Team Unarmed

Color Guard, Primary

Color Guard, Secondary

Air Rifle Team.177 Caliber

Physical Fitness, Male

Physical Fitness, Female

Ranger Swim, Male

Ranger Swim, Female

Academics

COMMENTS: ______________________________________________________________________

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List name(s) of participant(s) in the appropriate blanks each event participant is involved in.

This information will be used to assist in preventing conflict in scheduling.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM DUE NLT 23 February 2012

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TROPHIES AND MEDALLIONS

CATEGORIES TROPHIES & MEDALLIONS AWARDED

A. DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

1. Inspection - Armed (Service Weapon) 3- Armed (Non Service Weapon) 3- Unarmed 3

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2. Regulation Drill - Armed (Service Weapon) 3- Armed (Non Service Weapon) 3- Unarmed 3

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3. Exhibition - Armed (Service Weapon) 3- Armed (Non Service Weapon) 3- Unarmed 3

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4. Overall - Armed (Service Weapon) 3- Armed (Non Service Weapon) 3- Unarmed 3

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5. Best Team Commander - Armed (Service Weapon) 3- Armed (Non Service Weapon) 3- Unarmed 3

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B. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION (Non-gender Specific)

1. Inspection - Primary Color Guard 3- Secondary Color Guard 3

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2. Performance - Primary Color Guard 3- Secondary Color Guard 3

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3. Overall - Primary Color Guard 3- Secondary Color Guard 3

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C. .177 AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION

1. Precision Category

a. Individual Competition

(1) Prone - Medallions 3(2) Kneeling - Medallions 3(3) Standing - Medallions 3

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b. High Individual Overall 3c. High Team Overall 3

62. Sporter Category

a. Individual Competition

(1) Prone - Medallions 3(2) Kneeling - Medallions 3(3) Standing - Medallions 3

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b. High Individual Overall 3c. High Team Overall 3

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D. PHYSICAL FITNESS

1. Male Team Overall 32. Female Team Overall 3

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a. Push-ups - Medallions 3b. Curl-ups - Medallions 3c. One-mile run - Medallions 3e. Male Individual Overall 3

4. Female Individuala. Push-ups - Medallions 3b. Curl-ups - Medallions 3c. One-mile run - Medallions 3e. Female Individual Overall 3

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E. RANGER SWIM

1. Male Team 3 2. Female Team 3.

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F. ACADEMICS

Overall 3

H. Overall Meet Champion 1

TOTAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED 136

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AWARD POINT SYSTEM

A. POINTS FOR OVERALL TROPHY

1. Events Points *Teams

a. Drill 600 2b. Color Guard 400 2c. Rifle Team 300 1d. Physical Fitness 600 2e. Ranger Swim 400 2f. Academics 200 1 (Individual)

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*Maximum number of teams from each school authorized to compete for the overall trophy.

B. POINTS DISTRIBUTION

1. Drill Team (Designated Teams) Team # 1 Team #2

1st 300 points 300 points2nd 200 points 200 points3rd 100 points 100 points4th 50 points 50 points5th 25 points 25 points6th 15 points 15 points7th and below 5 points 5 points

2. Color Guard (Designated Teams) Team # 1 Team #2


3. Rifle Team (Designated Team) Team # 1 Team #2


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4. Physical Fitness (Designated Teams) Team # 1 Team #2


5. Ranger Swim (Designated Teams) - Team # 1 Team #2


6. Academics (Designated Team) Team # 1 Team #2


C. OVERALL MEET CHAMPIONS TROPHY To qualify for the Overall Meet Champion Trophy, a school must enter at least five of the six events. This trophy is awarded to the school earning the most points in aIl events entered. (See points at A and B above)

D. SOLO AND DUAL EXHIBITION TROPHIESNo more than one individual or one dual team representing a drill team per school may compete.

E. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE FOLLOWING TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE WILL BE USED:

1. Drill Competition - The team having the greater number of participants OR Highest score in Regulation Drill OR Highest score in Team Exhibition OR Highest score in Inspection

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2. Color Guard - Highest total scores on Movement Execution (Performance) OR Highest total scores on Inspection

3. Rifle Team - The 2010-2012 National Standard Three-Position Air Rules tiebreaker rule will apply, except rule 8.6.1. (shoot off) will not apply.

4. Physical Fitness - Highest total scores in one-mile run OR Highest total scores in pushups OR Highest total scores in sit-ups

5. Ranger Swim - Fastest time(s) in the -meter swim.

6. Academics - The final score of the chief judge, then the chief judge's overall Effect score, then the Enthusiasm score, in that order, will be used as the tie breaker.

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APPENDIX ADRILL TEAM COMPETITION

A. CONCEPT1. The drill team competition will consist of three categories of teams: Service Weapon; Non-

Service Weapon; and Unarmed. Teams may be all male, all female, or coed. The determining factor is the type of weapon a team is armed with, not the gender of the members.

2. Teams armed with the M1903, M-1, M-14 demilitarized rifles will compete in the service rifle category. Teams armed with facsimile rifles, mock rifles, dummy rifles, or wooden replicas will compete in the non-service rifle category.

3. All teams are required to enter and complete the three phases of the drill team competition; (Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition). Teams that do not participate in each of the three phases will be ineligible for trophies in separate phases of the competition.

4. The minimum required number of team members is ten (10), a commander and nine (9) members. Teams not having the required number may compete, but will be assessed twenty five penalty (25) points for the first missing member and five (5) penalty points for each missing member thereafter per phase.

5. Uniform type is at the discretion of the school and is worn throughout the phases of the competition (ribbons and name plate are optional items). However, if the uniform is the JROTC standard service issue it must be worn in compliance with the applicable regulation.

6. Arms, and equipment may be any type approved by the service approving authority. Service Weapon Drill Teams must be armed with either of three demilitarized rifles: M1903, M1, or the M14. Drill team commanders must be armed with either the team rifle or saber/sword with all carrying equipment, saber sling, saber chain and belt. The saber/sword must not leave the hand of the commander—twirling, flipping, or tossing the saber/sword will be penalized. Side arms will not be utilized. However, no uniform or equipment changes will be allowed between phases (gloves, helmets, caps, rifles, guidons, etc.).

7. Judging will be according to FM 3-21.5 (Army), NAVMC 2691 (Navy & Marine Corps), and AF MANUAL 36-2203 (Air Force). Drill teams armed with M-1 rifles and drill teams in the Non-Service weapon category (mock weapons) will execute a four count Inspection, Arms from Order, Arms. [On counts 1 & 2 execute Port, Arms; on count 3 look down at the bolt section; and on count 4 raise head to the position of attention.]

8. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system. Teams will compete against other teams within the same category. In the event of a tie in any phase, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in that phase. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.

9. In the event of a tie in the Overall Score, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in Regulation Drill, Team Exhibition, and Inspection in that order. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.

10. JROTC units may enter as many teams as desired in the drill team competition; however, only two teams may contribute points toward overall awards. These two teams will be designated by the sponsor(s) prior to the beginning of the competition. Other teams from the same school will be eligible for all other awards in this event.

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11. Scoreboards will be located outside the DATA CENTER and in the Drill Competition area. Scoreboards will have the name of each school entered in the competition and current scores as supplied by the DATA CENTER. Scores will be posted approximately 45 minutes after each team competes.

12. Score Verification and Protests.

a. Team advisors will be required to verify and sign master score sheets in the DATA CENTER within ninety (90) minutes after their teams complete the last phase.

b. Protest must be submitted to the Meet Director in writing within thirty (30) minutes of the commission of the alleged violation of procedure, regulation, field manual, or SOP. Protest must be signed by the protesting team's advisor and state clearly the specifics of the violation and by whom. The decision of the Meet Director will be final.

B. Execution1. Registration: Ten minutes prior to the designated time for beginning competition (as

published prior to the competition) the Team Commander will report for his/her unit to the meet registration officer located in the vicinity of the team drop off area. His/her report will include: “Sir/Ma’am, the school name, team name, Army/Navy/Marine/Air Force JROTC, and city and state.” If more than two teams have been entered from one school, the team must report if it is team #1, 2, 3, etc. When reporting, the hand salute will be rendered. The competition registrar will provide written and/or oral instructions to the team commander regarding the team’s performance schedule and sites for the three phases. All teams will perform the three phases in the same sequence: Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition phases.

2. Inspection Preparation Area. In the inspection preparation area, the meet director has prepared an area near the drill field where the team may finalize team preparations prior to entering the drill field. Team sponsors, coaches, and parent-booster assistants are authorized to assist their teams within this area. However, no one other than competing team members and one equipment member will be allowed beyond this point.

3. Inspection Drill Phase (900 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-B)

a. Inspection Area. The inspection will be conducted outdoors on hardtop surface in a well-defined area 30’ x 50’ with marked 3’ entry and exit points (see TAB A). Sufficient space is available for any well-prepared team to enter and open ranks.

b. The team will be formed with three (3) squads of three (3) members per squad. Should the team have more than nine members, they will form into the existing three squads. The team commander will lead the team, at Port Arms [Service Weapon and Non-Service Weapon], into the inspection area through the marked entry point. The unit commander will utilize the position of Sling Arms throughout the inspection phase [Service Weapon and Non-Service Weapon Drill Teams]; team members will remain at port arms. Team commanders armed with the sword/saber will utilize the position of Carry Saber throughout the inspection phase. Guidon or flag bearers will not be used during this phase.

c. Team members are evaluated from the time the first member enters the inspection area until the last member exits the area. Formations, movements, and commands are graded from the designated entry through exiting the designated exit point. The commands and the maneuver scheme used to enter the area and form the cadets in ranks of three (3) members each are left up to the competing unit.

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d. The cadet commander will, on the head judge’s signal, lead the team into the inspection area through the designated entry point. Commands used, in accordance with applicable service manuals, to center the team on the head judge are up to the discretion of the participating school, with one exception. The commands Fall In and Fall Out will not be used.

e. When all squads are properly positioned, while at Mark, Time, the team commander will issue the following commands: “Platoon, HALT,” “Order, ARMS” (if armed), “Left, FACE”; “Open Ranks, MARCH”; “Dress Right, DRESS” and “Ready, FRONT.” The team commander will not move to verify alignment. Team members will only be directed to “Cover Down”. The team commander will then execute an about face, and report to the head judge. Only the team commander will salute. The Team Commander will report to the Head Judge in the following manner:

(1) School and team name(2) City and State(3) Phase of competition (4) Applicable drill manual and service regulation

EXAMPLE: “First Sergeant, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters, Army/Navy/Air Force Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, reports for the Inspection Phase, in accordance with Army Field Manual (or FM) Three Dash Twenty One Point Five.” (or service equivalent manual) And Army Regulation Six Seventy Dash One (or service equivalent manuals)

f. After the report-in, the head judge will inspect the commander, and then direct the commander to “take me through the inspection.” The commander will then move to the second member of the first squad and lead the head judge through the inspection. At this time the remaining two judges will step off and begin their inspection of the other squads. Drill teams armed with M-1 and drill teams in the Non-Service weapon category (mock weapons) will execute a four count Inspection, Arms from Order, Arms. [On counts 1 & 2 execute Port, Arms; on count 3 look down at the bolt section; and on count 4 raise head to the position of attention.] When the head judge has finished inspecting the first squad, the commander returns to his/her original position in front of and facing the team.

g. After all judges have finished inspecting, the head judge will return to the front of the formation. The commander will face about, salute the head judge, and report out.

h. After the head judge returns the team commander’s salute, the commander will face about, command “Close Ranks, MARCH;” “Right, FACE,” “Port, ARMS” (if armed), “File From the Left, Column Left, MARCH.” Squads will depart the inspection area through the designated exit point. The team commander will observe the departure and follow the last member out of the inspection area. The team will proceed immediately to the Regulation Drill Area.

NOTE: Judges may ask questions in a manner which may be intimidating to drill team members. Cadets should not become flustered by this questioning technique. If a cadet does not know the answer to a question, the cadet should respond in a confident manner, “Sir or ma’am, this cadet does not know the answer at this time,” or something similar.

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i. The judges will grade teams in accordance with the standards prescribed in the regulations/manuals cited, using the score sheets found in TAB B. Haircuts will be judged in compliance with regulations and uniformity. Uniforms and equipment will be inspected for appearance, cleanliness, and serviceability. All discrepancies noted will be recorded on the score sheet.

4. Regulation Drill Phase (1000 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-C)

a. Regulation Drill will be conducted outdoors on hardtop or dirt surface in a clearly defined area of 90’ x 90’ with marked 25’ entry/exit point (see TAB A). A five (5) point penalty will be assessed each time there is a boundary infraction.

b. Guidon or flag bearers will not be used during this phase. If the team is armed, the commander must be armed with a rifle (carried at sling arms), saber or sword. Unarmed team commanders may be armed with either a saber of sword if they desire.

c. Judging will be according to the current FM 3-21.5, NAVMC 2691, and AF MAN 36-2203, as applicable. Teams will use the appropriate Manual of Arms for their weapons. EXCEPTION: Teams armed with M-1 rifles and teams in the Armed Non-Service rifle category will execute a four count Inspection Arms from Order Arms. Counts 1 & 2: Port, ARMS; 3: look down at bolt section; 4: raise head to position of attention. The team commander (Service Weapon and Non-Service Weapon Drill Teams) will utilize the position of sling arms throughout the performance phase. Team commanders armed with the sword/saber will utilize the position of carry saber throughout the performance phase.

d. The team will be formed with three (3) squads of three (3) members per squad. After the head judge is in position, he/she will direct the drill team commander to enter the regulation phase drill area. Upon direction of the Head Judge, The drill team commander will march the team to a position centered on the head judge. The drill team commander should be positioned 6 steps from the 1st squad. Commands used, in accordance with applicable service manuals, to center the team on the head judge are left to the discretion of the participating school, with one exception. The commands “Fall In” and “Fall Out” will not be used.

EXAMPLE: Commander forms the team into a column formation. The Commander commands “Port, ARMS”; “Forward, MARCH”; “Column Right, MARCH”; “Column Right, MARCH”; “Left Flank, MARCH”; “Mark Time, MARCH”; “Platoon, HALT”; the command “Mark Time, MARCH” is optional. The commander calls the last two commands [Mark Time, MARCH”; “Platoon, HALT”] over his/her right shoulder.

e. When the unit is in position, the commander salutes and reports in to the head judge (the salute is only rendered by the commander) in the following manner:

(1) School and team name

(2) City and state

(3) Phase of competition

(4) Drill manual team will perform in accordance with _________.

EXAMPLE: “First Sergeant, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters, Army/Navy/Air Force Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, reports for the Regulation Phase, in accordance with Army Field Manual (or FM) Three Dash Twenty One Point Five” (or service equivalent manuals).

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f. When the head judge returns the salute, the team commander will then be required to execute the movements in proper sequence as listed in enclosure 2. Team leaders must give each command in sequence from memory. No cue cards or prompter cards will be allowed. Each omission, deletion or movement out of sequence will be assessed penalty points. Each command printed in bold letters must be held for a minimum of FIVE SECONDS (10 counts). This requires that there be at least ten counts from command of execution to the next preparatory command.

g. The Head Judge may terminate a team performance if it becomes apparent that the evaluated drill team is not following the prescribed sequence. Judges will use the sequence sheet at enclosure 2 to evaluate the unit.

h. When complete, the commander, and only the commander, salutes and reports out.

EXAMPLE: “Sir/Ma’am (school and team name; city and state) have completed the Regulation Drill Phase. Request permission to leave the drill field.”

i. The team will proceed to the Exhibition Drill Area. Judging will cease when the last member exits the performance area.

j. The Best Team Commander’s Awards are based on five criteria worth fifty points each that each judge awards in the Regulation Drill. These points are added together

and notated on the Head Judge’s score sheet. The five criteria are:

(1) Voice: Snap, tone, cadence, clarity, and volume. (2) Bearing: Proper position of attention and expression. (3) Poise: Display pride and confidence. (4) Execution of all commands and personal movements.

(5) Maintain proper distance from the platoon.

5. Exhibition Drill Phase (900 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-D)

a. This phase allows the team to display imagination, creativity, pride, and spirit, within the context of military drill and bearing. Exhibition drill routines should be based upon basic military drill movements—not from the latest dance or stepping routines.

b. This phase will be conducted in a clearly defined area 90’ x 90’; with marked 25’ entry/exit point (see TAB A-A). A ten (10) point penalty will be assessed for each boundary infraction.

c. Exhibition drill routines should be at least six minutes but not longer than nine minutes in duration. A one (1) point penalty will be assessed per second under or over the 6 to 9 minute time limit.

d. When given the signal from the head judge, the team commander will move the team onto the exhibition field through the entry point judge. Timing begins when the first member steps onto the field. The commander is the only team member required to be aligned on the head judge when reporting in.

The commander will report:

EXAMPLE: “, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters, Army/Navy/Air Force Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, reports for Exhibition Drill.”

e. Team commanders are not required to be aligned on the head judge when reporting out; however, they must wait until the head judge has aligned himself/herself on the commander. The team commander concludes the exhibition phase by reporting out.

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EXAMPLE: “, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters, Army/Navy/Air Force Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, have completed Exhibition Drill. Request permission to leave the drill field.”

f. Team members are evaluated from the time the first member enters the performance area until the last member exits the area. Timing ends when the last member(s) crosses the line at the exit point.

Judging will be based on the following areas:

(1) Report In & Out – Verbal report in/out; all movements to enter/exit floor(2) Team/Cadet Appearance – Uniform/overall preparations & presentation(3) Routine Composition & Flow – Routine is unique & well constructed w/fitting

transitions(4) Overall impression – Subjective score of entire routine as presented(5) Team/Cadet Bearing – Body & facial control, military carriage(6) Team/Cadet Marching – Dress, alignment and marching proficiency, use of floor(7) Movement Variety – Diversity of movements to display overall excellence(8) Movement Difficulty – Routine as presented required much practice(9) Movement Precision – Exacting, flawless & meticulous maneuvers – “anti-sloppy”(10) Routine Showmanship – Flair, style and “wow factor” that turns heads / rivets

watchers(11) Handling of the Weapon – Weapon maneuvers & manipulation look skilled &

effortless (12) Military Flavor – Routine proudly befits a military competition

(13) Any equipment dropped will carry a twenty-five (25) point deduction per drop.

TABS (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments):A-A - Drill Field Layout

A-B - Inspection Score Sheets

A-C - Regulation Score Sheets

A-D - Exhibition Score Sheets

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APPENDIX BCOLOR GUARD COMPETITION

A. CONCEPT 1. General. Two types of color guard teams are evaluated in this competition: Primary Color Guard

(gender immaterial) and the Secondary Color Guard (gender immaterial). The use of the team identifier Primary Color Guard implies that schools will register their top team in this category. Either color guard team will compete in their separate lane which consists of two combined phases in the following sequence: The first part of the Performance Phase, the Inspection Phase, and the second part of the Performance Phase. The 450 raw points for the combined Performance and Inspection Phases are weighted to 200 points per team.

a. All score sheets used are found in TAB B-A thru B-G.

b. The first part of the Performance Phase. In the first part, color guard teams will perform a prescribed sequence of basic movements to march the team into the reporting position and prepare for the Inspection Phase. The Performance Sequence Sheet is used to evaluate this phase.

c. The Inspection Phase. A judge in the Inspection Phase will grade color guard team members based upon their appearance, bearing, and general military and color guard knowledge. The Inspection Score Sheet is used to evaluate this phase.

d. The second part of the Performance Phase. In the Performance Phase, color guard teams will continue to execute a prescribed sequence of basic movements. The color guard commander will call commands listed on the Performance Sequence Score Sheet. The sequence must be committed to memory. No cue cards of any type will be allowed. Judges will deduct points from the overall score for each incorrect command and/or improper sequence.

2. Each team will consist of four (4) members only. The color guard teams will consist of two color bearers and two color guards. The color guard commander will carry the National Colors. The same team members must participate in all competition phases.

3. Each school may enter any number of teams in this event, however; only one Primary and one Secondary color guard team may contribute points toward the overall award. These two teams must be designated by the sponsor (s) prior to the beginning of the competition. Additional teams will be eligible for all other awards in this event.

NOTE: If any member of the color guard competes with a drill team, note this on the Participants Involved in More Than One Event form (Enclosure 3 to the SOP).

4. Dress and Equipment. Teams are responsible for bringing sufficient equipment for all color guard teams entered in the competition. There may not be time available for separate teams to share equipment.

a. Members will be dressed in their standard JROTC Class “A” or “B” uniform (with ribbons and rank insignia) and accessories, with appropriate footwear, headgear, and color guard accouterments. All team members will be required to wear pistol belts. Points will be deducted for uniform discrepancies, but no points will be added for special uniforms.

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b. The Primary and Secondary color guard may be armed with the demilitarized M1903 Springfield, M-1, M-14 rifles or facsimile weapons such as the Glendale Drill America Rifle.

c. The flagstaffs and flag casings may be made out of any material and may contain any personalized markings (school name, color, service, etc.). All flagstaffs must be equipped with finials of the school’s choice (spear, spade, eagle, etc.).

5. Each color guard commander will report to the registration desk at the prescribed "report in time" for the event. The primary and female color guard competition areas will be outdoors on hardtop surfaces. The area will be 55' x 55' and the boundaries will be clearly marked with chalk lines and/or traffic cones.

NOTE: POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR ANY FANCY DRILL CONDUCTED IN EXECUTION OF ANY PHASE OF THIS COMPETITION.

6. Within this event, there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies awarded.

7. Reporting In and Phase I. Prior to entering the drill site, color guards will receive a briefing from the performance judge to ensure they understand the procedures for the Performance and Inspection Phases. The team commander will form the colors at close interval (Colors cased), assume the position of “At Ease” and receive instructions.

a. Phase I – Performance and Inspection:

b. When instructed to enter the drill site, the team commander will follow the Correct Entry Procedures Followed criteria listed in the Performance Score Sheet to include uncasing the Colors and reporting in. Report in as follows:

“Sir/Ma’am, the (Primary or Female) Color Guard from _______ High School, (SERVICE) Junior ROTC, (CITY), (STATE), is reporting in for the Performance Phase of the Color Guard Competition, and will perform in accordance with Army Field Manual Three Dash Twenty One Point Five (or service equivalent manual).”

c. The inspection and performance judge will record results on the Inspection and Performance Score Sheet and instruct the commander to bring the color guard to Order, Colors and Parade, Rest.

d. When the inspection judge approaches the color guard, the commander will assume the position of attention and command the color guard to attention. The inspection judge will align the color guard (if necessary) and begin the inspection. Each member will identify their color guard position and high school and return to Parade Rest when their individual inspection is completed. Following the last member’s inspection, the commander will call the color guard to Attention.

e. The performance judge will direct the commander to continue with the performance and the commander will command, “Carry, Colors.”

8. Phase II - Performance Phase

a. The color guard will conduct the second part of the Performance Phase by executing the commands and actions in sequence 21 thru 60 of the Performance Sequence Sheet. A five (5) second pause will be held after executing all commands that are printed in bold letters (sequence 27, 31, and 43).

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b. Cadence and length of step will be judged from the time the team enters the performance area until it exits the area. The cadence, as specified in the applicable service manual, will be maintained, with only a plus or minus 2 count deviation. Team commanders will not call cadence during this phase.

c. Report out as follows:

“Sir/Ma’am, the (Primary or Female) Color Guard from _______ High School, (SERVICE) Junior ROTC, (CITY), (STATE), has completed the Performance Phase of the Color Guard Competition. Request permission to leave the drill field.”

NOTE: Dipping the organizational colors is not a requirement, however if you dip the colors when reporting in, you must dip the colors when you report out.

d. Penalty points are assessed for boundary infractions, instructor interference, or color guard performance errors on the head judge Performance Score Sheet.

e. Navy schools conduct the same sequence using Navy/Marine commands.

9. Tie Breaker. In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaking procedure will be used:

a. The highest total score on the Performance Phase.

b. The highest total score of the Inspection Phase.

TAB (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments):B-A Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (HJ)

B-B Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (J2)

B-C Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (HJ)

B-D Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (J2)

B-E Color Guard Inspection Score Sheet

B-F Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (HJ)

B-G Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (J2)

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APPENDIX CAIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION

A. CONCEPT OF COMPETITION/GENERAL INFORMATION1. This event will consist of rifle teams having four (4) firing members. The .177 caliber pellet air rifle will be in two categories: the Sporter Category and the Precision Category. If a precision category rifle is used by any team member, that individual/team will be placed in the Precision Category. Coaches may not assist firers competing in the Precision Category. Shooting jackets are only authorized to be used in the Precision Category.

2. Teams may be composed of all male members, all female members, or may be coed; however, each competitor may fire on only one team. All members must turn in a Rifle Team Statement of Waiver and Cadet Marksmanship Safety Pledge to the Range Officer when reporting in (TAB C-A and C-B).

3. Each school JROTC unit may enter a total of two teams in this event; however, only one team will contribute points toward the overall awards. This team must be designated by the team sponsor(s) prior to the beginning of the competition. The second team and team members will be eligible for all other awards in this event.

4. This event will be governed by the 2010-2012 National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules guidebook and as amplified herein.

5. Eligibility: Only high school JROTC air rifle teams are eligible to fire and compete in this event.

7. Weapons and Equipment: Sporter Air Rifles will not have specialized modifications. Approved Sporter Rifles are: Daisy 853//753/953/853 CM (pneumatic), Daisy M887/888 (CO2), Crosman M2000; Daisy XSV40 and AirArms T200 (both compressed air). All rifles will be .177 Cal Pellet Rifles with metallic sights without magnification. Target stands, Orion target sheets and ammunition is provided by the meet director. Teams will provide all other shooter equipment.

B. EXECUTION1. Rifle team captain will report to the meet coordinator at least one (1) hour before firing time. A schedule of firing times will be provided approximately seven (7) days prior to the match dates.

2. The course of fire will be conducted on a 33’ indoor range using Orion Scoring targets. Ten (10) shots for record will be fired in each position. Firing will be conducted in the order of (1) prone, (2) standing, and (3) kneeling. NOTE: Prone targets will be placed 19.7” (+/- 4”) above surface; kneeling targets will be placed 31.5” (+/- 2”) above surface; and standing targets will be placed 55” (+/- 4”) above surface. Targets will be retrieved after completion of firing.

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3. The time allocation is as follows:

POSITION MINUTESPreparation, warm up and sighting 10

Prone 20

Preparation Time 5

Standing 20

Preparation Time 5

Kneeling 15

TOTAL 75

4. Scoring plugs will be used and marked with a plus (+) or minus (-) depending on a higher or lower value. The value of a gauged shot is final and may not be protested.

5. All targets will be available at the meet Headquarters until one hour after the last score is posted. The coach or team captain only will be allowed to view all of the targets.

6. Safety Rules: Bolts on all rifles will be left open and CBIs inserted at all times except during firing, when the rifles are anywhere inside the range. Rifles and the firing line will be pointed down range at all times. All talking and noise will be kept to a minimum during firing time. Before a rifle is removed from the firing line, it will be cleared and checked visually by the range officer or assistant range officer(s). Anyone noting an unsafe condition will immediately instruct or help control the muzzle, action or trigger finger off the trigger. All firing will cease immediately on this command an official time will be suspended until the condition is corrected. Any violation of these safety rules or those announced and/or posted at the range itself may result in disqualification and banishment from the range.

7. TAB C-A to this appendix is a Marksmanship Waiver Form which must be filled out, signed, and turned in to the range officer for each firer upon entering the range. Cadets not having this completed form will not be allowed to shoot.

8. TAB C-B to this appendix is the Cadet Safety Pledge which must be filled out, signed, and turned in to the range officer for each firer upon entering the range. Cadets not having this completed form will not be allowed to shoot. This form presumes that firers have successfully completed the mandatory marksmanship training in accordance with service guidelines, regulations, and procedures.

9. Individual competition will be determined by the highest aggregate score. Ties will be broken in accordance with para. 8.6.2 of the 2010-2012 national rulebook.

TAB (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments): C-A – Rifle Team Statement of Waiver

C-B – Cadet Safety Pledge

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PHYSICAL FITNESS TEAM COMPETITION

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The Physical Fitness Test will consist of a Coed Division and a Female Division. JROTC units may enter up to two (2) teams in each division, however, only one coed and one female team will contribute points toward the overall awards. These two (2) teams must be designated by the team sponsor prior to the beginning of the competition. Additional teams and team members will be eligible for all other awards in this event.

2. Teams will consist of four (4) male/female or four (4) female members.

3. The test will consist of three events for males and females to be executed in the following sequence: Push-ups; Curl-ups; One-mile run

4. TAB A describes the exercises for each event and the scoring procedures. TAB B is a sample of the score sheet to be used for individual and team scoring.

5. Individual and team scoring.

A maximum of 300 points [plus bonus points (100 per event plus bonus points)] may be awarded per individual competing. Individual awards will be presented based on total scores. All individuals competing are eligible for individual awards. If total individual scores are even after competition, the fastest time for the one-mile run will be used as the tie-breaker.

6. The winning teams, male and female, will be determined by the grand total score of all team members. (Total score of the 4 team members.) If there is a tie after competition, the team with the individual having the fastest time for the one-mile run will be used as the tie-breaker.

7. Athletic clothing and shoes are authorized for this event.

8. Team captains will report to the meet coordinator event 30 minutes before their scheduled start time. This time may be used for warm-up since no time is allotted once the event starts.

9. The Physical Fitness Waiver Form (TAB C of Waivers and Pledges) must be filled out, signed, and turned in to the Physical Fitness Head Judge for each competitor. This will be done by the team captain upon checking in with the Head Judge. Cadets not having this completed form will not be allowed to participate in this event.

TABS (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments):

D-A – Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver

D-B – Physical Fitness Score Sheet

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APPENDIX ERANGER SWIM TEAM COMPETITION

A General Information

1. The Ranger Swim Competition will consist of two categories, male and female. Each school may enter as many teams as desired, however, only one male and one female team will contribute points toward the overall awards. These two (2) teams must be designated by the team sponsor (s) prior to the beginning of the competition. Additional teams and team members will be eligible for all other awards in this event.

2. Each team will consist of four (4) male members, or four (4) female members. Coed teams are not permitted.

B. Concept

Ranger Swim Test will consist of three events:

1. Timed 15 Meter Swim: Swim 15 meters with rifle and web gear. 4. Tie will be broken by the fastest time(s) in the 15 meter swim.

2. Rescue Swim. Beginning alongside the edge of the shallow end of the pool, the swimmer and dummy will have their backs against the pool. On the command GET SET GO, the swimmer grabs the dummy by the back of its shirt and swims to the other end of the pool. Upon reaching the opposite end of the pool, both a portion of the dummy and swimmer must touch the end of the pool. The second swimmer, who is waiting in the water at the edge of the pool, will grab the back of the shirt of the dummy and swim to the starting point, where the process is repeated by the third swimmer. The third swimmer repeats the exchange process with the fourth swimmer who finishes at the start point. The fourth swimmer must take the dummy completely out of the pool. Time will stop when both swimmer and dummy are completely out of the pool.

3. Timed Inner Tub Relay. Beginning alongside the edge of the pool in the water, one member is in the inner tub and the second member is in the water next to the inner tube. Paddle and swim to the opposite end and after both members make contact with the side of the pool, switch positions without assistance of the pool wall, and return to the opposite end of the pool. The third and fourth swimmers are submerged in the water alongside the edge of the pool at the opposite end and wait until both inbound swimmers make contact with the side of the pool before retrieving the inner tube and repeating the actions of the first two individuals. The time ends when the last swimmer makes contact with the side of the pool. The use of feet or hands to propel away from the side of the pool is permitted.

C. Clothing and Equipment

1. Loose fitting shorts (no spandex or tight fitting trunks), T-shirts with sleeves (no muscle type), and tennis, running, or aquatic shoes will be the prescribed clothing for participants in this event. No other clothing will be authorized.

2. Web gear and weapons used in this event will be provided by the meet director.

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D. Scoring System. Times are converted to points for all three events. Bonus points are awarded for times exceeding 100 points. (TAB A)

E. The Ranger Swim Waiver Form (Waivers and Pledges, TAB D) which must be filled out, signed and turned in to the Ranger Swim Head Judge for each competitor. This will be done by the team captain upon checking in with the Head Judge. Cadets not having this completed form will not be allowed to participate in this event.

TABS (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments):

E-A Ranger Swim Statement of Waiver

E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet

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APPENDIX FACADEMIC COMPETITION

A. General Information

1. The Academic Competition will have one category of participant, which may be either male or female. Two JROTC students from each school may enter this event, however only one cadet may contribute points towards the overall competition score. This cadet must be designated by the sponsor(s) prior to the beginning of the competition. The other competing cadet will be eligible for all other awards in this event. Both cadets will appear in their JROTC issued uniform wearing all appropriate accoutrements and awards (no headgear).

2. The event will consist of two phases, a five to seven minute oral presentation phase and a personal evaluation/current events phase. The academic phase of the competition will permit the cadets to demonstrate their proficiency in making a formal oral presentation, responding to questions, and presenting themselves before an interview panel. A general perception of the cadet’s self-awareness, knowledge of current events, and demonstrated military courtesy will be derived and evaluated during this phase. The 630 total points from the score sheets will be weighted to 300 points maximum for the Academic Competition .

3. Composition of Judges. The panel of judges will consist of a Chief Judge and two panel members for each of the two phases of this event.

4. Phase I Oral Presentation.

a. Reporting In. The cadet will report-in in the following manner:

i. Nameii. Schooliii. City and State

EXAMPLE: “Sir, Cadet Master Sergeant Jenny Jones, from Roger Clemmons High School, Houston, Texas, Army Junior ROTC reports for the Oral Presentation of the Academic Competition.”

b. The Chief Judge and each panel member will use the prescribed evaluation form at TAB A to this appendix to rate the student’s performance. The maximum possible score for this phase is 510 points. (170 points maximum from each evaluator)

c. Presentation Subjects. Presentations must cover a past or present U.S. Military event. The cadet presenter will provide the Chief Judge with three (3) copies of his/her lesson plan upon reporting in.

d. Procedure. Presentations will be at least five (5) minutes and will not exceed seven (7) minutes in duration. A penalty will be assessed for each ten seconds under the minimum and over the maximum time limits. The Chief Judge will tell the cadet to begin the presentation. The time begins when the orator proceeds to deliver the topic selected. Time will end at the conclusion of the orator’s last word or at eight minutes. The Chief Judge will be the official timekeeper.

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e. Equipment. All standard classroom equipment will be provided by the meet director. Included in this category are a chalkboard, chalk, overhead projector, LCD projector, computer (Windows XP with Microsoft Office Products), easel, projection screen, and wooden pointer.

f. Judging Criteria. Judges will evaluate student presentations based upon the criteria listed on the evaluation score sheet (TAB A to this appendix). In addition, cadet composure, bearing, and carriage will factor into the overall score.

g. Tiebreaker. In the event of a tie between competitors, the final score of the Chief Judge will be used to determine the winner. In the event that the score of the Chief Judge does not resolve the tie, the Chief Judge’s Overall Effect score and Enthusiasm score will be used, in that order, as the tiebreaker.

h. Upon completion of this phase, the Head Judge will dismiss the cadet and the cadet will report out:

EXAMPLE: “Sir, Cadet Master Sergeant Jenny Jones, from Roger Clemmons High School, Houston, Texas, Army Junior ROTC has completed the Oral Presentation of the Academic Competition.”

5. Phase II Current/Recent Events and Personal Evaluation. The chief judge and each panel member will use the evaluation score sheet (TAB A to this appendix) to rate contestant knowledge of current events and personal attributes. The maximum possible points for this phase are 120 points (40 points per judge).

a. Evaluation of participants. The maximum time frame to be used by judges in evaluating each student will not exceed ten (10) minutes. Not more than one (1) minute will be allotted to participants for responding to each question posted by the panel of judges.

b. Conduct of the competition.

(1) The cadet will knock, await a response from the judge, enter the room and report in, in the same manner as for the oral presentation.

EXAMPLE: “Sir, Cadet Master Sergeant Jenny Jones, from Roger Clemmons High School, Houston, Texas, Army Junior ROTC reports for the Personal Evaluation of the Academic Competition.”

(2) The cadet must be prepared to discuss their overall personal achievements and their involvement within the JROTC program.

(3) Each panel member will then ask one (1) question from each category on the evaluation score sheet (listed below). Scores for partial answers will be given at the discretion of the evaluators.

c. Upon completion of this phase, the Head Judge will dismiss the cadet and the cadet will report out:

EXAMPLE: “Sir, Cadet Master Sergeant Jenny Jones, from Roger Clemmons High School, Houston, Texas, Army Junior ROTC has completed the Personal Evaluation of the Academic Competition.”

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d. Procedure for eliminating ties. In the event of a tie between competitors, the final score of the chief judge will be used to break the tie. In the event that the final score of the

chief judge does not resolve the tie, the chief judge’s Personal Appearance Score and the Responsiveness to Personal Questions score, in that order, will be used as the tiebreaker.

e. Categorical Questions. Questions directed to contestants by judges will adhere to the format listed:

Chief Judge Judge 2 Judge 3

National EventsPolitics Celebrities Crimes

World EventsEurope and Africa South and Central America Asia and Middle East

Sporting EventsProfessional and College

Level SportsProfessional and College

Level SportsProfessional and College

Level Sports

f. Evaluation of Cadet Personal Attributes. Cadets will be evaluated on the manner in which they report to the panel of judges, personal appearance, military courtesy, bearing, overall responsiveness to personal questions and knowledge of current/recent events.

TABS (Sent by E-Mail as separate attachments):F-A – Oral Presentation Score Sheet

F-B – Personal Evaluation Score Sheet

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