BATTALION COMMANDER
c/LTC McKean
Mission Statement
“To motivate young people to become better
citizens”
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History and Status
• Program started in 1993 under LTC Engen and Master
Sergeant Knewell
• Opening enrollment in SY08-09 was 133 cadets. Current
enrollment is 123 cadets
• School and Parent support
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Sequence of Events
• Cadets meet LTC Murphy
• Battalion Staff Briefing
• Staff Inspection
S-1,S-2, S-3,S-4, S-5, S-6
• Curriculum Questions (P-2)
• Alpha Company In-Ranks
• Platoon Drill and Color Guard
Inspection
• Lunch
• Bravo Company In-Ranks
• Charlie Company In-Ranks
0945- 1055
1100- 1130
1130- 1210
• Critique Prep Time by Inspector
• Out Briefing to Staff and Commanders
1445-1500
1500- 1530
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0800- 0810
0810- 0845
0900- 0940
1210- 1245
1300- 1345
1400- 1445
Panther Battalion
BN CDR
C/LTC ANDREWS
BN CSM
C/CSM WALLS
BN S-1
C/CPT LETT
BN S-2
C/LT TURNER
ALPHA CO
C/CPT TEDESCO
BN XO
N/A
BN S-3
C/LT HERRIN
BN S-4
BN S-5
C/MAJ CHARETTE C/CPT GARCIA
BRAVO CO
C/CPT McKINNON
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CHARLIE CO
C/CPT DAVIS
BN S-6
C/CPT GOSSERT
Responsibilities
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Lead by example
Mentor all officers
Staff Meetings
Annual Formal Inspection
JROTC Teams
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Mentor Officers
• Monthly OPD/NCOPDs
• Verbal and Written feedback
• Monitor Drill and Ceremonies in
accordance with the FM 3-21.5 and
uniform wear in accordance with
AR 670-1
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Monthly Staff Meetings
• Updates from staff and commanders
• Receive written reports
• Offer advice and direction as needed
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Cadet of the Month
• President of the Board
• Criteria: Board, Grades,
Participation, Merits
• COM Ceremony
• COY Board
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Annual Formal Inspection
• SOPs, Briefings and Inspections
• Spot check all areas for readiness
• Ensure that staff is informed as to
what their responsibilities are for
the inspection
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JROTC Team’s
• Plan all Saber Team practices and
events in which they will participate:
Homecoming, Winterfest and
Military Ball
• Drill Team
• Color Guard
• Raiders
• Rifle Team
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About Me
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What JROTC has done for me…
18 years of age
Youngest of Family (three older siblings)
Commander of the State and National Championship
Legion Drill Team
• Previous/ Current Member of the Raider Team, Saber
Team, Rifle Team
• 1st Place State Dual Drill 2008
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Future Plans
• Attend Georgia Institute of Technology or Syracuse
University
• Obtain a Dual Bachelors Degree in Architecture and Urban
Planning
• Move out of Georgia
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BATTALION S-1
c/MAJ Lopez
Responsibilities
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Battalion personnel status
Cadet records
Inspection sheets
Attendance sheets
Activities
Accountability at Battalion formations
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Battalion Status
90
80
70
Male
Female
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Other
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Demographics
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Cadet Records
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Maintain personal data in JUMS
Awards & decorations
Promotions & demotions
Merits/Demerits
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Inspection/Attendance Sheets
• Inspection sheets
• Attendance sheets
• Maintain records
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Activities/Accountability
• Cadets receive credit for activities
• This includes merits for activities
• Keep commanders informed on participation
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About Me
• What JROTC has done for me…
• 17 years old
• Four years in JROTC
• Second oldest of four girls
• Color Guard Commander
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Future Plans
• Go to college and major in fashion
• After college, move from Georgia
and become a fashion contributor
• Do a road trip around the United
States and backpack through Europe
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Any Questions?