KILLEEN
JROTC HANDBOOK
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JROTC HANDBOOK
INDEX
SECTION
SUBJECT
PAGE
I
General
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II
Cadet Administration and Organization
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III
Cadet Appointments, Promotions and Reductions
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IV
Conduct and Military Courtesy
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V
Discipline
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VI
Awards and Decorations
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VII
Appearance, Uniforms, and Equipment
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VIII
Extracurricular Activities
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Merit and Demerit Program
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Welcome to the Corps of Cadets. The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program provides you with an
opportunity for total personal development with an emphasis upon the principles and techniques of leadership.
The learning experience in JROTC compliments your other academic studies and will be useful to you in any
future career.
There are many important lessons you must learn as you prepare to take your place in the world. One
of the most important is the true meaning of the American way of life and why millions have freely defended
its’ ideals and principles with their lives, their fortunes, and their honor. Through a close relationship with the
JROTC instructors, you will learn, firsthand, of our heritage and your responsibilities in maintaining and
preserving the freedom we enjoy. Second, you will learn self discipline – an indispensable ingredient of
success which involves self-control and a sense of personal responsibility that goes beyond the threat of
punishment or mere obedience. Third, you will learn to accept responsibility, not only for your own actions, but
also the actions of other cadets for whom you are responsible. Finally, and most importantly, you will learn
and practice leadership.
You have inherited a great challenge by joining the JROTC program. You will be judged by your
attitude, actions and achievements. You are expected to perform every task as faithfully and conscientiously as
you would expect it from others. Your actions in the classroom, on campus and in the community, particularly
when in uniform, will be observed and evaluated by others. You must set the best possible example. You should
manage your time so that it is properly applied between study and recreation. The instructor staff is always
available to assist you. My office is always open to you.
Welcome to the “Roo” Battalion. Prove by your actions that JROTC is where leaders are made. Your
morality, loyalty, integrity and sense of responsibility must be above reproach. I encourage you to work hard and
take maximum advantage of the many opportunities available through JROTC.
This handbook outlines some of the regulations and procedures by which the Corps of Cadets of Killeen
High School operates. These regulations are effective upon receipt for implementation and compliance by all
concerned.
I wish you the best this school year.
JOHN L. STANLEY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RET), US ARMY
SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR
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MISSION STATEMENT
To motivate young people to become better citizens.
OBJECTIVES
Provide course offerings designed to develop in each cadet –
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Good citizenship and patriotism.
Self-reliance, leadership, and responsiveness to constituted authority.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Appreciation of the importance of physical fitness.
Appreciation of the role of the US Army in support of national objectives.
Knowledge of basic military skills.
SECTION I - GENERAL
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Purpose. To outline those regulations that are necessary for the organization and function of the Corps of
Cadets of Killeen High School.
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Objective. Provide the military department, institutional authorities, and each cadet an up-to-date
reference of those regulations necessary to the operation of the activities of the Corps of Cadets.
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Organization. The Corps of Cadets is organized along the lines of an Army battalion with modifications
as necessary to provide for maximum number of leadership positions.
SECTION II - CADET ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
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CONDITION FOR ENROLLMENT: Enrollment of all students in the Junior ROTC Program will be
in accordance with the provisions of Cadet Command Regulation 145-2.
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ENROLLMENT:
a. Qualified students will be enrolled as LET-1 cadets unless they can present satisfactory proof
of completion of prior JROTC training.
b. As a prerequisite for enrollment in LET-2, 3, or 4, a cadet must have satisfactorily completed the
previous LET level of training. Successful completion of the first semester of LET 1 is considered
completion of LET 1.
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CREDIT FOR JROTC TRAINING/GRADING PLAN. Pursuant to the authority of Killeen High
School, ½ credit will be awarded for satisfactory completion of each 18-week session of military training.
Grading will be based op the KHS grading plan approved grading plan. Eighty percent (80%) of the
cadet’s grade will be based upon results of appearance, written assignments, subject material, leadership
and participation. Twenty percent (20%) will be based upon the 18 week examination. Cadets who fail
to wear their uniform for the weekly in ranks inspection will be given a grade of zero. Cadets who are
absent from school due to illness or other official events will wear their uniform on the day they return to
school. Cadets who are suspended or placed in ISS/TOR on Wednesday will coordinate with their
instructor for inspection or receive a grade of 0.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE CORPS OF CADETS. The Killeen High School JROTC unit will be
organized as follows:
a. The unit will be designated as a battalion.
b. The battalion will be organized as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
One company representing each class period.
Color Guard (Male, Female, and Coed).
Drill Teams (Armed and Non-Service Weapon).
Rifle Team (COED).
Physical Fitness Team (Male, Female, and COED).
c. Each company will consist of a company headquarters (CO, XO, First Sergeant, Guidon Bearer) and as
many platoons as required.
d. Each platoon will consist of a platoon headquarters (Platoon Leader, Platoon Sergeant) and not more
than four squads. The desired number in a squad is six; however, the squad strength will remain flexible
in order to provide the maximum number of leadership positions.
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AUTHORITY OF CADET OFFICERS AND NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS
a. General. Cadet officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO’s) occupy positions of trust and
responsibility and are considered to be student leaders. The officers and noncommissioned officers
establish, and uphold the standards of performance and “esprit de corps” of the JROTC battalion.
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b.
Cadet officers.
(1) Cadet officers will normally be cadets who have clearly demonstrated their competence and
leadership. Officers have the authority to command within the individual JROTC unit.
(2) Cadet officers will be prepared to act as assistant instructors in any military duty or class.
(3) All cadets will obey lawful orders from cadets of higher grade. Insubordinate cadets will
receive appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the discipline management plan.
(4) Any cadet officer who fails to comply with JROTC regulations or who allows other cadets to
violate rules or regulations will be subject to disciplinary action and may be considered for dismissal
from the cadet corps or reduced in rank, subject to the approval of the Senior Army Instructor (SAI)
and the principal.
c. Cadet noncommissioned officers.
(1) Noncommissioned officers are assistants to the military instructors and cadet officers.
Noncommissioned officers are expected to maintain and assist in maintaining discipline. Any
noncommissioned officer who fails to report any misconduct or infraction of rules and regulations will
be subject to disciplinary action and may be considered for reduction.
(2) Those of lower rank must obey all lawful orders from cadet noncommissioned officers. Cadet
officers will give them complete support.
d. Harassment and/or hazing in the execution of cadet authority will not be tolerated and will subject the
offender to disciplinary action. Cadet officers and noncommissioned officers do not have authority to
punish subordinates, except as provided for in the discipline management plan. They will report
offenders to an Army Instructor for disciplinary action.
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e. Ordinarily, the responsibilities of cadet officers and noncommissioned officers cease when they leave
the school grounds, or any organized activity at a place other than the school area under the control of
the military instructors. However, they will be held responsible for the enforcement of regulations
pertaining to the wearing of the uniform. Cadet officers and noncommissioned officers will take the
following action to correct cadets observed wearing uniforms improperly off the school grounds:
(1) Inform the cadet that he/she is wearing the uniform improperly and have him/her correct
deficiencies on-the-spot; such as, not wearing hat, tie loosened, and shirt collar not buttoned.
(2) If he/she fails to obey such an order, his/her name will be turned into the Senior Army Instructor
for necessary action.
(3) No further action will be taken by the cadet other than prescribed in (1) and (2) above.
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DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES. Each leadership position has designated duties and
responsibilities. A comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities are contained the JROTC Student
Core Text 145-U1 “Introduction to JROTC.” All cadets are expected to be knowledgeable of these
duties. All cadet leaders will perform additional duties as directed by the cadre. In addition to those
duties outlined in Student Text 145-U1, cadet key leaders need to see the Killeen JROTC “Command and
Staff Officer’s Guide.”
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RANK DETERMINATIONS. The following will apply when determining the highest rank an
individual may be promoted to in each position within the battalion.
a. Battalion Headquarters
Position
(1) Battalion Commander
(2) Battalion Executive Officer
(3) Primary Staff (S1 – S6)
(4) Armorer/Staff Assistant
(5) Battalion Sergeant Major
Cadet Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
1st Lieutenant
Command Sergeant Major
b. Company
Positions
(1) Company Commander
(2) Executive Officer
(3) Platoon Leader
(4) First Sergeant
(5) Platoon Sergeant
(6) Squad Leader
(7) Team Leader
(8) Guidon Bearer
(9) Balance of Cadets
Cadet Rank
Captain
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant
First Sergeant
Sergeant First Class
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant, Corporal, Private First
Class, Private
2-8 ORDERS
a. Orders may be oral or written. It is your responsibility to read the bulletin board at least once each
day and to comply with the instructions and orders posted thereon. Failure to read the bulletin board
is not an excuse for noncompliance with posted orders.
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b. All legal orders from the principal, teachers of the school, the instructor personnel assigned to the
military department, and those cadets holding higher rank than your own must be obeyed.
c. If every subordinate were to question orders received from authorized sources, there would be no
discipline and the unit would soon degenerate. A cadet is supposed to obey lawful orders; and then, if
he/she has a question, register a complaint to their next higher superior.
d. The main purpose of your training is to develop leadership and command ability. To
command, one must first learn to obey. This should be remembered if one expects to be promoted.
The well-trained cadet is receptive to orders and the wishes of his/her superior, no matter how
informally expressed. The ideal cadet finds no task too small or menial to be faithfully performed.
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CADET ORDERS
a. All appointments, promotions, reductions, assignments, and announcements of awards or decorations
will be published in Cadet Orders for permanent record using JUMS format. Cadet orders will be
consecutively numbered, beginning with school year and number 01 at the beginning of the school year.
b. The Battalion S-1 will maintain a permanent file of all cadet orders issued during the school year.
c. Information published in cadet orders will be entered in the appropriate section of the cadet service
record of each cadet concerned.
SECTION III - CADET APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND REDUCTIONS
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General. The following policy is established to provide an equitable system of promotion and an orderly
flow of experienced personnel into positions of leadership. In approaching the problem of selecting cadet
leaders, the following factors are taken into consideration: academic achievement, disciplinary record,
attitude, bearing, appearance, initiative, tact, drill ability, knowledge of military subjects, aptitude and
participation in JROTC activities. Cadet officers do not have the authority to make promotions but are
encouraged to submit recommendations for deserving personnel. Final selection for appointments are
made by and reflect the collective judgement of the military department. Unless revoked for cause, cadet
appointments remain in effect for the entire time the student is enrolled in JROTC.
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PROMOTIONS. The following policy governs the highest appointment or promotion a cadet may
receive in each LET year group. Cadets must be passing all classes in order to be promoted.
a. LET 1 CADETS
(1) LET 1 cadets may be promoted to the grade of Private-2 after the first 4 weeks, providing he or
she has a grade of 70 or better in JROTC and is passing all academic classes. In addition, he or
she must recite the JROTC Creed and will be administered a written knowledge examination and
must achieve a minimum score of 70 or better. Furthermore, cadets must have demonstrated
acceptable performance, appearance and a positive attitude.
(2) At the end of the first 9 weeks, if the cadet has a JROTC average of 75 or better, he or she may be
promoted to Private First Class provided they are in good standings. In addition, he or she will be
administered a written knowledge examination and must achieve a minimum score of 75 or
better. Cadets must be passing all academic subjects with a 75 or better.
(3) At the end of the second 9 weeks, if the cadet has a JROTC average of 85 or better, he or she may
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be promoted to Corporal provided they are in good standings. In addition, he or she will be
administered a written knowledge examination and must achieve a minimum score of 85 or
better. Cadets must be passing all academic subjects with a 85 or better
(4) At the end of the third 9 weeks, if the cadet has a JROTC average of 95 or better, he or she may
be promoted to Sergeant provided they are in good standings. Cadets must also be passing all
academic subjects with a 85 or better. They will also appear before a before a cadet promotion
board for promotion to Sergeant. The board will be administered by the Cadet Battalion
Command Sergeant Major.
b. LET 2, 3 and 4 cadets may be promoted one grade each 9 weeks, providing he or she meets the
criteria in paragraph 3-3, is in a position calling for the next higher grade, and is recommended by his
or her company commander. Noncommissioned officers may be promoted one grade over the
authorized grade if there is an imbalance within a particular company and year group.
c. Meritorious promotions may be recommended by the RFI Inspection Team regardless of position.
d. LET 4 cadets who are company commanders may be promoted one grade over the authorized
grade upon recommendation of the battalion commander and approval by the SAI.
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CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION. A leadership board may be convened for promotion to E-7 through
Captain. Cadet officers and noncommissioned officers must qualify under the following criteria in order
to be eligible for promotion:
a. Promotion to cadet officer is normally restricted to cadets in LET 3 and LET 4. Initial promotion to
officer ranks may be made any time without having to be promoted through all the NCO grades. Cadet
must pass all academic subjects with a C average and have a B average in their JROTC grades for the
term.
b. In order to be eligible for promotion, any document sent home for signature must be returned not
later than the day specified by the instructor. Failure to return documents within the specified time frame
will delay eligibility. Cadets who fail to return documents within one week of the specified date will be
considered for reduction.
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REDUCTIONS
a. Personnel of all ranks could be reduced one or more ranks for offenses deemed serious enough by the
Principal or Senior Army Instructor or the instructor responsible for the cadet.
b. Personnel of all ranks could be reduced one rank for failure to wear the uniform two or more times
during a 9 week period or for failing to complete a commitment or obligation made by the cadet.
c.
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Personnel of all ranks could be reduced one rank if they fail JROTC at the end of each 9 weeks.
RETENTION IN THE JROTC PROGRAM
a. In order for a cadet to be retained in the JROTC program, he or she must show satisfactory progress
each year—in all classes. In accordance with Army Regulation, a cadet may not be allowed to return in
the following school year for substandard academic progress. A cadet that cannot meet the criteria for
promotion demonstrates that he or she is not willing to put forth the extra effort to warrant retention.
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b. Those cadets that do not meet the following promotion goals, by the end of the school year, will not
be retained in the JROTC program.
(1) A LET 1 cadet must have reached the grade of Cadet Private First Class.
(2) A LET 2 cadet must have reached the grade of Cadet Sergeant.
(3) A LET 3 cadet must have reached the grade of Cadet Sergeant First Class.
SECTION IV - CONDUCT AND MILITARY COURTESY
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CONDUCT IN UNIFORM.
a. While in uniform all members of the Corps of Cadets are expected to conduct themselves at all times,
both on and off the school grounds, in a manner which will reflect credit on themselves, their parents,
their school, the Corps of Cadets, and the United States Army.
b. Public Display of Affection (PDA), especially with other cadets and in uniform will not be tolerated.
It is not allowed by KISD policy and inappropriate in a military setting. Such contact will be grounds for
immediate removal from your position and possible reduction in rank and/or Discipline Referral.
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MILITARY COURTESY. Courtesy is nothing more than good manners and politeness in dealing with
other people. The only distinction between military and civilian courtesy are the forms of courtesy which
have become customs and traditions of the service.
a. Addressing Personnel
(1) Whenever you pass another cadet, you should say hello or another appropriate greeting.
(2) When addressing an officer, cadet or commissioned, use their rank and name or “Sir” and
“Ma’am”, as appropriate.
(3) When addressing an NCO or cadet NCO, use their rank and name or “Sergeant”, “First
Sergeant”, or “Sergeant Major”, as appropriate.
b. Reporting
(1) Whenever you are summoned into an officer or NCO’s office, you need to report.
(2) How to report:
o Knock firmly with authority on the door. (Use the door frame or wall if door is open).
o Upon the command of “Enter”, enter the room and walk straight to the desk, stopping two paces
from the front of the desk.
o Render a proper salute and state “Sir/Ma’am Cadet (Rank, Name) reports as requested/ordered”.
Hold you salute until it is returned. Remain at the position of attention until told to do otherwise.
o When dismissed, come to the position of attention, salute, execute an about face and walk
directly out of the office.
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c. Saluting
(1) When outdoors and in uniform, on or off campus, salute any officer, cadet or commissioned.
When you are approximately two paces apart salute and render the proper greeting (i.e. Good
Morning/Good Afternoon Sir/Ma’am). You should hold your salute until the officer acknowledges it
by saluting back.
(2) When running, slow to a walk roughly 6 paces from the officer, render the proper salute and
greeting, wait for a reply, then resume running.
(3) You do not need to salute when your hands are full, but you still need to offer the proper
greeting.
(4) You should salute officers from the other branches of service.
(5) Do not salute indoors unless reporting.
c. Indoor Recognition
(1) When an officer enters the room, the first person to see the officer should call the room to
attention unless an instructor, or an officer of equal or higher rank to the one entering is already in the
room.
(2) When a noncommissioned officer enters the room, the first person to see the NCO should call
the room to ‘at ease’ unless there is an instructor, or a higher ranking NCO or an officer already in the
room.
(3) If a visiting officer enters the room after instructor has started, the instructor will continue and
the class will not be called to attention.
e. Formations. As an officer approaches, the cadet in charge will call the formation to attention and
render the proper salute and greeting as above. If there is no cadet in charge, the first cadet to recognize
the officer should call the formation to attention and render the proper salute and greeting.
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CLASSROOM CONDUCT.
a. Cadets will not loiter outside the classroom but move into the classroom in a quiet and orderly
manner. When the military instructor or a cadet officer walks into the classroom, attention will be called.
Each cadet will remain standing at attention until directed to be seated.
b. Each cadet will sit with good posture during class, keeping his feet off the furniture. The chairs in the
classroom will be left in place and lined up in position behind the desks. Cadets will not sit on desks.
c. Officers and noncommissioned officers will be expected to make on-the-spot corrections of those
violating any of the above.
SECTION V - DISCIPLINE
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CADET DISCIPLINE. Discipline of the cadet can be defined as an outward manifestation of mental
attitudes and state of training which renders obedience and proper conduct instinctive under all
conditions. Discipline is founded upon respect for, and loyalty to, properly constituted authority. Cadets
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will be subject to the orders, directives, and instructions of members of the instructor group personnel and
from cadet officers and noncommissioned officers performing their normal duty.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF DISCIPLINE. Discipline is generally indicated in a unit or individual by
smartness of appearance and action, cleanliness and neatness of dress, equipment, respect for seniors, and
cheerful execution by subordinates of orders of their lawful superiors.
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LACK OF DISCIPLINE. Cadets who demonstrate a continuing lack of discipline will be referred to
the Senior Army Instructor for appropriate action.
SECTION VI - AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
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PURPOSE. Awards are presented to individuals and units of the Killeen High School JROTC Corps of
Cadets to create an incentive for superior performance. The awards are made available through the
courtesy of local and national civilian organizations and the US Government. Coordination of awards
made by civilian organizations is the responsibility of the Senior Army Instructor.
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WEARING OF MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND BADGES.
a. Ribbons will be worn in order of precedence – the highest ribbon being worn to the wearer’s right.
When wearing more than three ribbons, the bottom row is filled with three ribbons of the lower
precedence. Succeeding rows increase in precedence. Ribbons are worn one-eighth inch above the left
breast pocket on the jacket or shirt, and one-eighth inch separates the rows of ribbons, or rows will be
touching.
b. Only ribbons approved by this regulation will be worn, except upon the approval of the Senior Army
Instructor. In no case, will individuals wear unauthorized ribbons. Medals may be worn in lieu of
ribbons on the cadet uniform; however, ribbons and medals for the same award will not be worn at the
same time. Precedence is unchanged whether the medal or ribbon is displayed.
c. Individuals who, by progression through 4 years of service with JROTC Cadet Corps, are awarded the
same medal or ribbon for the second or third time, will wear a lamp on the original ribbon denoting the
second, third, etc. award. In no case will any individual be allowed to wear more than one medal or
ribbon for the same award. To indicate additional awards of the same medal or ribbon, a lamp, as
indicated below, will be affixed to the ribbon:
2nd award – Bronze Lamp
3rd award – Silver Lamp
4th award – Gold Lamp
d. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT INSIGNIA—See Cadet Referrence.
How worn: Over the right breast pocket on the coat and shirt when worn as an outer garment
and similarly positioned on the vest. If the honor unit/honor unit with distinction insignia is
worn, the wreath will be placed so that the star will be worn within the wreath as shown in figure
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Figure 1. Academic Achievement Insignia
Wearing on academic achievement insignia with honor unit insignia.
e. Arches
Presented to: LET 1, 2, 3, 4
Award: Consists of six separate arches: Honor Roll, Color Guard, JCLC, Academics, Drill Team,
Marksmanship, and Physical Fitness Team.
Criteria: Awarded to those cadets who actively participate on a special team (i.e. Color Guard, Drill
Team, PT, and Rifle Team) and who have participated in a competition scenario, or in the case of the
Color Guard, a public performance, i.e. Parade, color presentation, etc. Honor Roll Arch will be awarded
for cadets who receive all “A’s” on their report card.
How worn: Centered on the right breast pocket on the coat and shirt when worn as an outer garment.
f. Distinctive Shoulder Cords
Presented to: LET 1, 2, 3, 4
Award: Consists of ten separate cords in order of precedence: Color/Honor Guard, Battalion
Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Staff, Academics Team, Drill Team, Marksmanship Team,
Physical Fitness, Fire Marshall Team, and Honor Company.
Criteria: Awarded to those cadets who currently participate in that position or team.
How worn: On the right shoulder on the coat and shirt when worn as an outer garment. If more than one
cord is worn the higher ranked cord will be worn on the right shoulder.
Shoulder cords will be used to designate participation in integrated-curricular activities including
but not limited to:
(a) Color/Honor Guard: White
(b) Battalion/Company Commander: Maroon
(c) Battalion Staff: Gold/Yellow
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(d) National Honor Society (NHS): Blue
(e) Academics Team: Green
(f) Drill Team: Red
(g) Marksmanship Team: Tan.
(g) Physical Fitness Team: Black
(h) Fire Marshall: Orange
(i) Honor Company: Silver/Gray
g. Medals and ribbons earned through rifle, drill team and color guard competition will be worn in the
order earned after all other medals and ribbons specified in paragraph 6-3 below.
SECTION VII - APPEARANCE, UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
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APPEARANCE.
a. Each male cadet will be required to have his hair cut as often as needed to maintain a neat appearance.
The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkept, or extreme appearance,
and when combed will not fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar. The block-cut in the back is
permitted in moderate degree as long as the tapered look is maintained. Additionally, the face will be
clean-shaven, except mustaches are permitted. If a mustache is worn, it will be kept neatly trimmed,
tapered and tidy, and will not present a chopped-off appearance. Each female cadet will wear her hair in
a neat, attractive hair style that will in no way interfere with the proper wearing of the cadet headgear.
Hair will not extend below the bottom edge of the collar or fold over the eyebrow. Hair barrettes, if used,
must be transparent or similar in color to the hair, and will be inconspicuously placed. Integrated hair,
beads or similar ornamental items are not authorized for males or females. Extreme or fad style haircuts
or hairstyles are not authorized for males/females.
b. Female cadets are authorized cosmetics, applied conservatively and in good taste. Exaggerated or
faddish cosmetics styles are inappropriate with the uniform and will not be worn. Lipstick and nail polish
may be worn with the uniform as long as the color is conservative and compliments the uniform
c. Ear rings will be worn by female cadets only. One ear ring per ear lobe is authorized. Ear rings
must not exceed ¼ inch in diameter. They will be of gold, silver, or white pearl; unadorned and spherical.
d. The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) will make the final determination concerning the appropriate
appearance criteria.
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UNIFORMS
a. Uniform as a symbol. The uniform of the United States is more than a mere suit of clothes. It is a
symbol of honor, tradition, and achievement. Smart appearance and proper conduct of a cadet in uniform
is an indication of self-respect, pride, alertness, and loyalty to his or her school and to his or her country.
b. Each cadet will be issued uniforms and regulation JROTC insignia according to Department of the
Army allowance. On uniform days the complete uniform will be worn all day. Cadets having jobs after
school will not wear their uniforms on the job.
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c. Proper wearing of the uniform. Remember always, that you are judged by your appearance, and the
way you look in your uniform reflects credit or discredit on you. Following are some of the “do’s and
don’ts” regarding proper wear of the uniform.
(1) No item of the uniform is ever worn as part of civilian attire. Civilian clothes will not be
mixed with the uniform except civilian coats, sweaters and jackets during cold weather.
Wearing of civilian shoes even to and from school, with the uniform is not authorized.
(2) Keep your pockets buttoned.
(3) Do not loosen the neck tie or roll the sleeves.
(4) The cap is worn outdoors at all times when in uniform. Male cadets wear the cap without
peaks, one finger’s width above the right eyebrow. Female cadets wear the cap centered on
the head. The front edge approximately one inch above the eyebrows. Hair will not be
visible on the forehead below the front bottom edge of the cap.
(5) Trousers should be long enough to completely hide black socks when standing and touching
instep of the shoe.
(6) The belt will be worn so that the metal tip is to your left for males and right for females, and
extends just beyond the buckle.
(7) Military standard black leather or patent leather shoes are required for male and female cadets
and must be highly polished.
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RESPONSIBILITY AND MAINTENANCE
a. Before a cadet can be issued uniforms or equipment, his parents or guardian must assume financial
responsibility for loss or damage to all items of issue. In this connection great care should be taken by the
cadet in checking all clothing and equipment before placing his or her signature on the clothing form,
since his or her signature is verification that the transaction is correct.
b. Cost of cleaning, laundry, and normal maintenance of uniforms while in the possession of the cadet
will be borne by the cadet.
c. Major alterations of the uniform will not be accomplished without permission of the Military
Department.
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DEMILITARIZED RIFLES
a. A dummy Drill Rifle (M1 or M-1903 replica) will be used by cadets during rifle drill. These rifles are
kept in numbered racks in the arms room. Each cadet is responsible and accountable for the rifle issued to
him anytime that the rifle is in his possession. The cadet’s student ID card will be placed in the butt-stock
receptacle of the rifle rack while they rifle is issued.
b. After rifles have been returned, a Cadet Officer will check to insure that all rifles are clean and report
to their cadre member.
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TEXTS AND JROTC MATERIALS
JROTC manuals, Army field manuals, and JROTC regulations will be issued to each cadet on loan
basis. Other publications are on file in the JROTC office for reference and study.
SECTION VIII - EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Killeen JROTC offers a number of extra curricular activities which allow cadets to compete against other JROTC
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programs, to include programs from the other armed forces. Below is a list of extra curricular activities currently
offered by our program:
a. Color Guard: Both male and female teams are offered. The color guard performs at all the parades, home
football games, home basketball games, and community activities. The color guard also competes at various drill
meets.
b. Drill Team: Both male and female teams are offered. The drill teams perform at various activities as well as
competing at drill meets. These are precision drill teams requiring participants to be able to accomplish
complicated manual of arms movements as well as precision marching.
c. Pathfinders: Both male and female teams. This team is primarily involved in physical fitness. Physical
fitness is broken down into male and female teams. These teams participate in physical fitness competitions
during drill meets with additional competitions for the orienteering team.
d. Rifle Team: The rifle team is a co-ed team. Team members learn precision marksmanship techniques.
Precision air rifles are used along with Olympic quality accessories. Due to range restrictions, the number of
cadets is limited to 12. The rifle team participates in competition drill meets as well as postal matches. (Targets
mailed to host school for scoring)
NOTE: All Special Teams (extra curricular activities) practices take place before or after school. No school
transportation is provided to get cadets to or from practice. Cadets must attend all practices. This is essential to
improving and maintaining team competency. Any absence must be coordinated in advance, either in person or
via telephone. The number to the JROTC Office is 501-0470. Only the team coach may grant an excused
absence, three unexcused absences, or three times tardy to practice will be grounds for dismissal from the
team.
IX - MERIT AND DEMERIT PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To explain the policies and procedures for the administration of Merits and Demerits within the
Killeen HS JROTC program. This program is established in accordance with directives contained in AR 145-2
concerning ‘Cadet Incentives’.
GENERAL: Merits will be awarded for outstanding conduct, efficiency, exceptional performance of duty, and
for other noteworthy achievements. Demerits will be awarded for substandard performance. Demerits may be
assigned to cadets who fail to comply with established rules, policies and procedures. For example, cadet may
accrue demerits if they are insubordinate to leadership, show willful disobedience of rules or direction, fail to
properly wear prescribed uniforms & equipment, display improper conduct, demonstrate a lack of
motivation/attitude, abuse government or school equipment, etc. Any cadet with more demerits than merits will
be considered NOT IN GOOD STANDING. This will disqualify the cadet from any favorable personnel action
such as promotion or awards. Additionally, cadets who are not in good standing will not be permitted to
participate in extracurricular competitions, performances, trips, etc. Cadets who find themselves in negative
standings should consult with their AI for guidance and advice on how to earn merits in order to recover from
demerits earned. A more detailed list of rewards and consequences is included below. Cadets may not request or
recommend merits for themselves. Any cadet who abuses or misuses the Merits & Demerits program will be
subject to administrative or disciplinary action, including assignment of demerits for a major infraction
PROCEDURES: Any Cadet Officer or NCO may recommend other cadets for merits or demerits by submitting
a written request through the nominated cadet’s Company Commander to the appropriate Army Instructor.
Cadets nominated for merits or demerits DO NOT have to be in the same company or unit as the cadet
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recommending the merits/demerits. All recommendations must be made in a timely manner (within 1 week of the
reason for the recommendation) on the enclosed form. If the instructor approves the recommendation, he will
make the final decision on approval/disapproval and determine the assigned number of merits/demerits. The
approved form will then be forwarded to the S-1 / Co XO and the appropriate entry will be made in the cadet’s
JUMS file. The written recommendation will then be filed in the cadet’s administrative file and the cadet will be
officially notified by his/her cadet chain of command or AI..
NOTE: An instructor may assign demerits or merits on-the-spot for the purpose of positive or negative
reinforcement. All such recommendations for cadets under another instructor must be forwarded in writing to the
appropriate instructor for final approval and administrative processing as described above.
REWARDS & CONSEQUENCES:
SAMPLE MINOR INFRACTIONS (1 – 5 DEMERITS)
-Tardy to class or late for meeting/training/practice/activity
-Minor PDA, not in uniform, i.e. holding hands
-Drill infraction, i.e. talk @ ‘attention’
-Failure to bring req. supplies/equip to class/activity
-Missed administrative deadline
-Food/Gum/Drinks in class/formation
-ID not worn IAW KISD policy
-Minor Disruption of class/training
-Uniform infraction, i.e. no hat (corrected)
-Failure to follow instructions
-Minor problem report from teacher/administrator
-Minor Appearance violation (haircut/shave/jewelry)
-Cell Phone violation of KISD policy (visible or on)
-KISD Dress Code Violation
-Minor violation of Cadet Code
-Minor KISD behavior referral (Sat SAC/ISS)
MAJOR INFRACTIONS (5-20 DEMERITS)
-Disrespect of Teacher, Administrator, etc
-Missed Uniform Inspection (unexcused)
-Significant conflict with superior cadet
-Major Uniform violation
-Refusal to correct noted uniform or other problems in a timely manner
-Major KISD behavior referral (suspension/expulsion, etc)
-ANY PDA in uniform or any non-minor PDA (more than holding hands)
-Report of major problem by teacher/administrator
-Use of inappropriate language (cursing, etc)
-Violation of leadership authority
-Fighting/’Verbal Combat’/Posturing to fight
SAMPLE MERIT ACTIONS
+ After hours or special Color Guard performance (1-2 merits)
+ Extracurricular Team special performance or demonstration (1-5 merits)
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+ Exceptional performance of task / assigned duty (1-10 merits)
+ Tutoring a fellow cadet in academic subjects (1-5 merits)
+ Outstanding Uniform Inspection (1- 2 merits)
+ 1 hour supply room or staff work volunteer (non-school hours) (1-5 merits)
+ Perfect Attendance (no absences) of all classes for 9 weeks (5-10 merits)
+ All A’s for 9 weeks in all classes (5- 10 merits)
+ Outstanding role model or example, as recognized by superior
Cadet leader/AI (1-5 merits)
+ Company Cadet of the 9 weeks Winner (10 merits each)
+ Positive note from teacher/administrator (1-5 merits)
+ School support volunteer (1-10 merits per event)
+ Any action deemed worthy of merits by cadet leader or AI/SAI (1-5 merits)
ACCUMULATION OF DEMERITS: If at any time a cadet has accrued excessive demerits, the following
actions may be taken. These actions take place when the total number of demerits earned reaches the numbers
indicated:
(1) 5 demerits - informal counseling by AI.
(2) 10 demerits - formal counseling by AI, notification of parents, demotion 1 grade/rank.
(3) 20 demerits – Reduction of rank as determined by the AI/SAI, Cadet on PROBATION, Cadet-AI-Parent
Conference, Written warning of possible disenrollment from JROTC to cadet and parents.
(4) 25 demerits – Cadet Disciplinary Review. The AI and SAI will determine disenrollment and/or other
consequences. Written notification of the results will be provided to cadet and parents.
(5) 25-plus demerits – Considered for disenrollment.
Accumulated demerits may be worked off by performing extra duty BEFORE or AFTER school or on weekends
and holidays only. Hours worked as part of staff duties or company details does not count towards a reduction of
demerits. Additionally, up to ten (10) community service hours may be exchanged for each demerit on a one for
one basis. To be eligible for community service rewards, the cadet must have conducted such community service
in conjunction with a JROTC activity, or they must submit proper written evidence to their AI regarding the type
of service performed, the date(s) of service and the number of hours worked. Demerits are canceled by merits
earned on a one-for-one basis.
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES:
Cadets who demonstrate exceptional effort, performance or actions may receive additional rewards for their
consistently meritorious behavior and actions. Examples of such rewards are:
+ Excused from uniform inspection day for one day (with prior approval of AI/SAI) [minimum of 20 merits]
+ Consideration for meritorious promotion or excused from promotion board (as approved by SAI) [min of 25
merits]
+ Extra credit on final 9 weeks grade at a rate of 1 point for every 10 merits (maximum of 10 added points)
+ Award of special award or certificate
+ Special classroom privilege as determined by AI / SAI for specified amount of time
+ Nomination for rewards or recognition from KHS Principal or Activities Director
+ Selection to participate in special activities or events
+ Other incentives as available and approved by the SAI
When merits are redeemed for these awards, the cadet’s merit total will be reduced by the amount of merits
redeemed.
RIGHT TO APPEAL: If a cadet feels that he/she has received demerits (or been denied merits) unjustly, the
cadet may appeal to the SAI. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 3 school days of the assignment of
merits/demerits.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR
MERITS / DEMERITS
KILLEEN HS JROTC
DATE:_____________
RECOMMENDED FOR (CIRCLE ONE):
MERITS
DEMERITS
NOMINATED CADET’S NAME & CO:_______________________________
RECOMMENDING CADET/AI:_____________________________________
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION(Describe incident/action in detail – may use back of form
or attachment):
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________INSTRUCTOR
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE / DISAPPROVE
NUMBER OF MERITS/DEMERITS RECOMMENDED:_______
INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE:______________________________________
S-1 ACTION:
DATE POSTED IN JUMS:___________
DATE FILED:
______________
CLERK INIT:__________
CLERK INITIALS: __________
INSTRUCTIONS: All entries must be legible. If several cadets are recommended for
merits or demerits, one form may be used and attached listing the cadets concerned.
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