HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JROTC DEPARTMENT
BLUEBONNET DRILL COMPETITION
SY 2015 - 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose
1
General Instructions
2
Recommendations and Comments
3
Greater Houston Area Map
4
Site Plan
5
Entry Form
Participants in More Than One Event
Trophies and Medallions
Awards Point System
Appendix A – Drill Team Competition
A. Concept
6-7
8
9 - 11
12 - 14
A-1 thru A-7
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
1. – 6. General
7. Reporting In and Phase I - Inspection
8. Phase II - Performance
9. Tie Breaker
Appendix C – Air Rifle Competition
A. Concept
B. Execution
Appendix D – Physical Fitness Competition
Appendix E – Ranger Swim Competition
A. General Information
B-1 thru B-3
B-1 to B-2
B-2
B-2 and B-3
B-3
C-1 thru C-2
C-1
C-1 and C-2
D-1
E-1 thru E-2
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
F-2 and F-3
Personal Evaluation
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 Tabs
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 (2)
Air Rifle Competition Appendix C Tabs
C-A Rifle Team Statement of Waiver
C-B Cadet Marksmanship Safety Pledge
Physical Fitness Competition Appendix D Tabs
D-A Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B Physical Fitness Score Sheet
Ranger Swim Competition Appendix E Tabs
E-A Ranger Swim Statement of Wavier
E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet
Academic Competition Appendix F Tabs
F-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 15-16. The Bluebonnet takes place on 26 February 2016
(optional for the Physical Fitness Competition) and 5 March 2016. 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 Davis High
School on Friday, 26 February 2016 located at 1101 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009. All HISD
schools participating in the Physical Fitness event must participate in the Friday, 26 February
event. No HISD schools will be allowed to participate in the PT event on Saturday, 5 March. The
Physical Fitness events for Saturday 5 March will be conducted for out of district schools only.
The Marksmanship Competition will be held on 5 March and will be limited to 25 marksmanship
teams. The Meet on 5 March will be held at Barbara Jordan High School campus, located
at 5800 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77026 and Kashmere High School, located at
6900 Wileyvale, Houston, Texas.
The Blue Bonnet will consist of the following six events:
(1) Drill Team Competition (Barbara Jordan High School)
(2) Color Guard Competition (Barbara Jordan High School)
(3) Marksmanship Team Competition (Barbara Jordan High School)
(4) Physical Fitness Competition (Davis High School – HISD Schools only)
(Kashmere High School – Non HISD Schools only)
(5) Ranger Swim Competition (Kashmere High School)
(6) Academics Competition (Barbara Jordan High School)
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 12 February 2016 for
the Bluebonnet Meet. If available slots occur after 12 February, we will field the standby teams
in the order received. Cancellations that occur after 12 February 2016 are nonrefundable.
c. At enclosure 1 is a strip map identifying the locations of Jordan and Kashmere High School.
Shuttle transportation will be provided from Barbara Jordan High School to Kashmere
High School for teams participating in the Ranger Swim and Physical Fitness
Competition. Transportation will be provided for out-of-district schools participating in
events held at Kashmere High School.
d. At enclosure 2 is the site plan for the Jordan High School campus area. Signs and guides
will direct buses to the drop off points. 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 05 February 2016. This information should be mailed to:
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTN: JROTC DEPARTMENT
1102 Telephone Road
Vara Technology Center, Room 217
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Checks should be made payable to: JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
f. Dressing rooms will be available to accommodate cadets in changing uniforms, etc,
(Saturday only). Cadets/units using these rooms are responsible for their own valuables.
Sponsors are responsible to ensure that rooms are cleaned prior to departure.
g. 05 February 2016 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 25 teams).
h. There will be no need to verify score sheets as no Scoring Center will be operated during this
event.
i. 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.
j. 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.
k. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system carried to three (3) decimal
points.
l. 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.
m. A First Aid Station manned by competent medical personnel will be available in the area.
n. Lodging Information - There are a number of lodging facilities within proximity of the meet
site. 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).
o. Parking at the Jordan High School campus is available for POV only and team bus
parking is available on the Kashmere campus. All team buses will be routed to the
Kashmere campus if desired. POV parking will be routed to the teacher/staff parking area
which is located on the Kelly Road entrance to Jordan High School.
p. The competition for physical fitness teams will be conducted beginning at 1600 hours on 26
February 2016 at Davis HS. All HISD schools entering the Physical Fitness Competition
will be required to compete on Friday. The Physical Fitness Competition held on
Saturday, 5 March will be available for Non-HISD schools only. Both events (Friday, 26
Feb and Saturday 5 Mar) will be consolidated to compose the Bluebonnet Physical
Fitness Competition. The competition for all remaining events will be conducted on 5
March 2016. The starting times and sequence of events will be provided to schools
approximately seven (7) days prior to the Meet.
q. A reminder to out of town participants – There are many educational, historical, and
entertainment sites in the Greater Houston Area. The Johnson Space Center, Reliant Stadium,
Minute Maid Park, Landry’s Aquarium, the Kemah Boardwalk, and the Miller Outdoor Theater
(free) are listed just to name a few. We recommend you include some of these sites to your
itinerary for enjoyment.
r. 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.
s. Be advised, that (409) 771-7715 phone number will be used to contact the on-site Meet
Headquarters and will be manned during the period of competition.
t. Lost and found items will be turned in to the Registration Desk.
u. We look 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) 967-5227 for additional
information or assistance.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS. Recommendations and comments which
may improve this event are welcomed.
//ORIGINAL SIGNED//
CORNELL T. MCGHEE
Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired
Director, JROTC Programs
Encl
1 Strip Map
2 Bluebonnet Competition Site Plan
3 Bluebonnet Competition entry form
4 Participants involved in more than one event
5 Drill and Military Skills Meet Trophies and Medallions
6 Award Point System
Strip Map
Barbara Jordan High School: 5800 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX, 77026
Kashmere High School: 6900 Wileyvale, Houston, TX 77028
Enclosure 1
4
SITE PLAN – BARBARA JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
5800 EASTEX FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX 77026
10 9
11
G – Registration
F – Bus Drop-Off Point
F – Parking
A – Service Weapons Competition Area
B – Non-Service Weapons Competition Area
TBD – Service/Non-Service Inspection Area
E – Unarmed Inspection/Regulation Area
D - Color Guard Competition Area
C – Unarmed Exhibition Area
Enclosure 2
5
ENTRY FORM
NON-HISD SCHOOLS PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT FOR
VERIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
DUE NLT 05 February 2016
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;
(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):
6
Sporter
NOTE: ALL SCHOOLS WILL REGISTER VIA ELECTRONIC FORM.
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
CAL. 177 Air Rifle Team
Physical Fitness Team
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
26 February 2016
N/A
Friday (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
05 March 2016
Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Non-HISD Schools Only
JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
NOTE: Entry fee for cancellations received after 12 February 2016 will not be refunded.
Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Sponsor
Date
Enclosure 3
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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:
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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 05 February 2016
Enclosure 4
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TROPHIES AND MEDALLIONS
CATEGORIES
TROPHIES & MEDALLIONS AWARDED
A. DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
1. Inspection
(1st Place only)
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
1
1
1
3
2. Regulation Drill
(1st Place only)
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
1
1
1
3
3. Exhibition
(1st Place only)
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
1
1
1
3
4. Overall
(1st 2nd 3rd Place)
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
3
3
3
9
5. Best Team Commander
(1st Place only)
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
1
1
1
3
B. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION (Non-gender Specific)
1. Inspection
(1st Place only)
- Primary Color Guard
- Secondary Color Guard
1
1
2
2. Performance
(1st Place only)
- Primary Color Guard
- Secondary Color Guard
1
1
2
3. Overall
(1st 2nd 3rd Place)
- Primary Color Guard
- Secondary Color Guard
3
3
6
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C. .177 AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION
1. Precision Category
a. Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions
(2) Kneeling - Medallions
(3) Standing - Medallions
1
1
1
3
b. High Individual Overall - Medalions
c. High Team Overall - Trophy
3
3
6
2. Sporter Category
a. Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions
(2) Kneeling - Medallions
(3) Standing - Medallions
1
1
1
3
b. High Individual Overall - Medallions
c. High Team Overall - Trophy
3
3
6
D. PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Male Team Overall - Trophy
2. Female Team Overall - Trophy
3
3
6
3. Male Individual
a. Push-ups - Medallions
b. Curl-ups - Medallions
c. One-mile run - Medallions
e. Male Individual Overall - Medallions
4.
1
1
1
3
6
Female Individual
a. Push-ups - Medallions
b. Curl-ups - Medallions
c. One-mile run - Medallions
e. Female Individual Overall - Medallions
1
1
1
3
6
E. RANGER SWIM
1. Male Team
2. Female Team
3
3
6
10
F. ACADEMICS
Overall
3
H. Overall Meet Champion
1
TOTAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED
Enclosure 5
11
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AWARD POINT SYSTEM
A. POINTS FOR OVERALL TROPHY
1. Events
a. Drill
b. Color Guard
c. Rifle Team
d. Physical Fitness
e. Ranger Swim
f. Academics
Points
*Teams
600
400
300
600
400
200
2500
2
2
1
2
2
1 (Individual)
10
*Maximum number of teams from each school authorized to compete for the overall trophy.
B. POINTS DISTRIBUTION
1. Drill Team (Designated Teams)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
Team # 1
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team # 1
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team # 1
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
2. Color Guard (Designated Teams)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
3. Rifle Team (Designated Team)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
12
4. Physical Fitness (Designated Teams)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
Team # 1
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
300 points
200 points
100 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team # 1
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team # 1
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
Team #2
200 points
100 points
75 points
50 points
25 points
15 points
5 points
5. Ranger Swim (Designated Teams) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
6. Academics (Designated Team)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
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 TROPHIES
Due to limited resources, no Solo or Dual competitions will be conducted during Blue Bonnet
2016.
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 2014-2016 National Standard Three-Position
Air Rules tiebreaker rule will apply 8.6.1, except
rule 8.6.2. (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 15-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.
Enclosure 6
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APPENDIX A
DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
A. CONCEPT
1. The drill team competition will consist of three categories of teams: Service Weapon; NonService 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 TC 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.
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.
A-1
10.
Protests:
a. Protest must be submitted to the Meet Director in writing within thirty (30) minutes of the
commission of the alleged violation of procedure, regulation, training curricula, 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. Execution
1. 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. 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 welldefined 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 NonService 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.
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”
(if required); “Open Ranks, MARCH”; “Dress Right, DRESS” and “Ready, FRONT.”
A-2
f.
The team commander will not move to verify alignment. 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
School and team name
City and State
Phase of competition
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 Training Circular (or TC) Three Dash Twenty One Point
Five.” (or service equivalent manual)
g. 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.
h. 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.
i.
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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j.
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’ a marked 25’ entry/exit points. (see TAB A).A five (5) point penalty will
be assessed each time there is a boundary infraction. Be advised that there’s one
obstacle located on the drill pad. Team Commanders should be able to maneuver
around this obstacle with no problems.
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 TC 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 Training Circular (or TC) 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.
j.
The team will proceed to the Exhibition Drill Area. Judging will cease when the last member
exits the performance area.
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 four marked 25’
entry/exit points. Teams will select one entry/exit point they will use (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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
Report In & Out – Verbal report in/out; all movements to enter/exit floor
Team/Cadet Appearance – Uniform/overall preparations & presentation
Routine Composition & Flow – Routine is unique & well constructed w/fitting
transitions
Overall impression – Subjective score of entire routine as presented
Team/Cadet Bearing – Body & facial control, military carriage
Team/Cadet Marching – Dress, alignment and marching proficiency, use of floor
Movement Variety – Diversity of movements to display overall excellence
Movement Difficulty – Routine as presented required much practice
Movement Precision – Exacting, flawless & meticulous maneuvers – “anti-sloppy”
Routine Showmanship – Flair, style and “wow factor” that turns heads / rivets
watchers
Handling of the Weapon – Weapon maneuvers & manipulation look skilled &
effortless
Military Flavor – Routine proudly befits a military competition
Any equipment dropped will carry a twenty-five (25) point deduction per drop.
TABS (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
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 B
COLOR 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. No
school may enter a team in the Secondary category without having first entered a team in
the Primary category. If only two team are entered, one must be entered in Primary and one in
Secondary category. Therefore; schools entering only one team will be entered in the Primary
category. Each color guard team will compete in separate lanes 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. No member of a Primary team
may compete on a Secondary team or Secondary member on a Primary team.
3. Schools may enter only one Primary and one Secondary color guard team. Only one 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.
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 and
appropriate headgear. Chrome helmets and gloves are optional items. All cadets will
wear the white ascot or black neck tie/neck tab. Spats, leggings, bloused boots, and
unauthorized uniform items will result in points deducted for uniform discrepancies.
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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 are to be the standard 9’.6” staffs 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.).
d. Schools may carry either the State Flag or Unit/Battalion Colors but the Color Guard
Commander must carry the National Colors. Flags must be consistent in size.
5. Each color guard commander will report to the registration desk at the prescribed "report in time"
for the event. The primary and secondary color guard competition areas may be indoors or
outdoors on hardtop surfaces. The area will be 55' x 55' and the boundaries will be clearly marked
with tape, chalk lines, fire hoses 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 Training Circular
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.”
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 (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
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 C
AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION
A. CONCEPT OF COMPETITION/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. 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 2014-2016 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. EXECUTION
1. 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
MINUTES
Preparation and sighting – Prone
10
Unlimited sighting shots
Record Fire - Prone
10
Changeover – Prone to Standing
Sighting – Standing
5
5 min or 10 min ( See Rule 5.3.1)
Unlimited sighting shots
Record Fire - Standing
15
Changeover – Standing to Kneeling
Sighting – Kneeling
5
5 min or 10 min ( See Rule 5.3.1)
Unlimited sighting shots
Record Fire - Kneeling
10
TOTAL
65-75
4. The coach or team captain only will be allowed to view all of the targets.
5. 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.
6. 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. 8.6.1 of the 2014-2016 National Standard Three-Position Rulebook.
TAB (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
C-A – Rifle Team Statement of Waiver
C-B – Cadet Safety Pledge
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APPENDIX D
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEAM COMPETITION
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The Physical Fitness Test will consist of a Male Division and a Female Division. JROTC
units may enter up to two (2) teams in each division, 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 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 or four (4) female members. No substituting of team
members are allowed.
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 tiebreaker.
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 tiebreaker.
7. Athletic clothing and shoes are authorized for this event.
8. Team captains will report to the meet coordinator 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 D-A) 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 (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
D-A – Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B – Physical Fitness Score Sheet
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APPENDIX E
RANGER 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 E-B)
E. The Ranger Swim Waiver Form (TAB E-A) 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 (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
E-A Ranger Swim Statement of Waiver
E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet
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APPENDIX F
ACADEMIC 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 420 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 one panel
member 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. Name
ii. School
iii. 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 340 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 (with Microsoft Office Products), easel, and projection screen.
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 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 80 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
National Events
World Events
Sporting Events
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 (Available at: www.hisdjrotcoperations.com):
F-A – Oral Presentation Score Sheet
F-B – Personal Evaluation Score Sheet
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