Table of Contents
Director’s Overview/Purpose
General Instructions
Recommendations and Comments
Site Plan
Entry Form
Participants in More Than One Event
Trophies and Medallions
Awards Point System
Appendix A – Drill Team Competition
A. Concept
B. Execution
1. Registration
2. Inspection Preparation Area
3. Inspection
4. Regulation
5. Exhibition
Appendix B – Color Guard Competition
Concept (1-6)
Reporting In and Phase I – Inspection (7)
Phase II
– Performance (8)
Tie Breaker (9)
Appendix D – Physical Fitness Competition
A. General Information
1
1-2
2
3
4
5
6-7
8-9
A-1 thru A-6
A-1 and A-2
A-2 and A-6
A-2
A-2
A-2 to A-4
A-4 and A-5
A-5 to A-6
B-1 thru B-3
B-1 to B-2
B-2
B-2 and B-3
B-3
D-1
D-1
Drill Team Competition Appendix A Tabs
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 & Performance Score Sheet (HJ)
B-B Color Guard Sequence & Performance Score Sheet (J2)
B-C Color Guard Sequence & Performance Score Sheet Navy (HJ)
B-D Color Guard Sequence & Performance Score Sheet Navy (J2)
B-E Color Guard Inspection Score Sheet
Physical Fitness Competition Appendix D Tabs
D-A Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B Physical Fitness Score Sheet

DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW
1. PURPOSE. This SOP is published to provide guidelines and pertinent information for all participants in the HISD Fall Classic Drill Competition for SY 15-16. The Fall Classic drill teams and color guard competition will be held on Saturday, 24 October 2015 . The physical fitness competition will be held on Friday afternoon 16 October 2015 . In essence, this booklet is intended to update and clarify current procedures to support participant’s preparation and success. Special attention should be paid to bold and underlined words and statements.
2. GENERAL a. The physical fitness competition will be conducted at the Davis High School campus, located at 1101 Quitman, Houston, Texas, 77009 and the drill and color guard competition will be conducted at
.
The meet will consist of the following three events:
(1)
Drill Team Competition (APPENDIX A)
(2)
Color Guard Competition (APPENDIX B)
(3)
Physical Fitness Competition (APPENDIX D) b.
All events will be offered on a first come, first served basis until each event has reached its maximum capacity. Entry forms must be received before entries can be confirmed. Signs and guides will direct buses to the drop off points and parking area. Upon arrival at the parking area, team sponsors will be directed to the Registration Center (Front Entrance to School). c.
Dressing rooms / storage areas will not be available to accommodate cadets in changing uniforms, etc. d. 2 October 2015 has been established as the NLT date for return of all necessary forms . It is suggested that you enter early to secure desired time performance slots. e. 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. f. 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 3 will be used for this purpose. g. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system carried to three (3) decimal points. The scoring system has been computerized to facilitate result tabulations. h. Inclement Weather – In the event of rain-out conditions forecasted 24 hours in advance; schools will be notified telephonically by this office. i. A First Aid Station manned by competent medical personnel will be available in the area near the main entrance of the school. j. Parking at Barbara Jordan High School is available for POVs only . All team bus parking will be routed to the designated parking location (TBD). POV parking will likewise be routed to the designated parking location at the school.

k. The competition for physical fitness teams will begin at 1600 hours on 16 October 2015 .
The starting times and sequence of events will be provided to schools approximately seven (7) days prior to the event. l. 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 be picked up at the JROTC district office following the competition. m. For your convenience, (409) 771-7715 will be utilized as the on-site Meet Headquarters number and will be monitored during the period of competition. n. Lost and found items will be turned in to the Registration Desk located near the school main entrance. o. We are looking forward to having you with us for the Fall Classic 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 wonderful event are welcomed.
//ORIGINAL SIGNED//
CORNELL T. MCGHEE
Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired
Director, JROTC Programs
Encl
1 Fall Classic Competition Site Plan
—
Barbara Jordan High School
2 Fall Classic Competition entry form
3 Participants involved in more than one event
4 Drill and Military Skills Meet Trophies and Medallions
5 Award Point System

NAME OF SCHOOL:
BRANCH OF SERVICE:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) -
1. DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
TEAM NAME
ARMED SERVICE WEAPON:
ARMED NON-SERVICE WEAPON:
UNARMED:
2. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION
PRIMARY TEAM
SECONDARY TEAM
# ENTERED:
# ENTERED:
3. PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITION
MALE TEAMS # ENTERED:
# ENTERED: FEMALE TEAMS
COMPETITION # OF TEAMS
DRILL
COLOR GUARD
PHYSICAL FITNESS
#MEMBERS
Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of SAI or AI Date

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
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

CATEGORIES
A. DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
1. Service Weapons
2. Non-Service Drill
3. Unarmed Drill
4. Best Team Commander
TROPHIES & MEDALLIONS AWARDED
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
- Armed (Service Weapon)
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)
- Unarmed
B. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION (Non-gender Specific)
1. Color Guard Category
2. Color Guard Category
- Primary Color Guard
- Secondary Color Guard
C. PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Male Team Overall
2. Female Team Overall
3. Male Individual Overall
4. Female Individual Overall
3
3
6
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
9
3
3
6
3
3
6
D. Overall Meet Champion
TOTAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED
1
37

Enclosure 5
A. POINTS FOR OVERALL TROPHY
1. Events Points *Teams a. Drill b. Color Guard c. Physical Fitness
600
400
300
1300
2
2
2
6
*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
2. Color Guard (Designated Teams)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th and below
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
3. 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
C. OVERALL MEET CHAMPIONS TROPHY
To qualify for the Overall Meet Champion Trophy, a school must enter at least one team in each of the three major categories (Drill Team, Color Guard & Physical Fitness). This trophy is awarded to the school earning the most points in aIl events entered. (See points at A and B above)

D. 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
2. Color Guard - Highest total scores on Movement Execution
(Performance) OR
Highest total scores on Inspection
3. Physical Fitness - Highest total scores in one-mile run OR
Highest total scores in pushups OR
Highest total scores in sit-ups

A. CONCEPT
1. The drill team competition will consist of three categories of teams: Service Weapon; Non-
Service Weapon; and Unarmed. Teams may be all male, all female, or coed. The determining factor is the type of weapon a team is armed with, not the gender of the members.
2. Teams armed with the M1903, M-1, M-14 demilitarized rifles will compete in the service rifle category. Teams armed with facsimile rifles, mock rifles, dummy rifles, or wooden replicas will compete in the non-service rifle category.
3. All teams are required to enter and complete the three phases of the drill team competition;
(Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition). Teams that do not participate in each of the three phases will be ineligible for trophies in separate phases of the competition.
4. The minimum required number of team members is ten (10), a commander and nine (9) members. Teams not having the required number may compete, but will be assessed twenty five penalty (25) points for the first missing member and five (5) penalty points for each missing member thereafter per phase.
5. Uniform type is at the discretion of the school and is worn throughout the phases of the competition (ribbons and name plate are optional items in all phases except the inspection phase ). 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, Arm s from Order, Arms . [On counts 1 & 2 execute Port, Arms ; on count 3 look down at the bolt section; and on count 4 raise head to the position of attention.]
8. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system. Teams will compete against other teams within the same category. In the event of a tie in any phase, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in that phase. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.
9. In the event of a tie in the Overall Score, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in
Regulation Drill, Team Exhibition, and Inspection in that order. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.
10. JROTC units may enter as many teams as desired in the drill team competition; however, only two teams may contribute points toward overall awards. These two teams will be designated by the sponsor(s) prior to the beginning of the competition. Other teams from the same school will be eligible for all other awards in this event.
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11. No Scoreboards will be maintained during this competition.
12. Score 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 circular, 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/Air Force JROTC, and city and state.” If more than two teams have been entered from one school, the team must report if it is team #1, 2, 3, etc. When reporting, the hand salute will not be rendered. The competition registrar will provide written and/or oral instructions to the team commander regarding the team’s performance schedule and sites for the three phases. All teams will perform the three phases in the same sequence: Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition phases.
2. Inspection Preparation Area. In the inspection preparation area, the meet director has prepared an area near the drill field where the team may finalize team preparations prior to entering the drill field. Team sponsors, coaches, and parent-booster assistants are authorized to assist their teams within this area. However, no one other than competing team members and one equipment member will be allowed beyond this point.
3. Inspection Drill Phase (900 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-B) a. Inspection Area. The inspection will be conducted outdoors on hardtop surface in a 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 Non-
Service Weapon], into the inspection area through the marked entry point. The unit commander will utilize the position of Sling Arms throughout the inspection phase
[Service Weapon and Non-Service Weapon Drill Teams]; team members will remain at port arms. Team commanders armed with the sword/saber will utilize the position of
Carry Saber throughout the inspection phase. Guidon or flag bearers will not be used during this phase. c. Team members are evaluated from the time the first member enters the inspection area until the last member exits the area. Formations, movements, and commands are graded from the designated entry through exiting the designated exit point. The commands and the maneuver scheme used to enter the area and form the cadets in ranks of three (3) members each are left up to the competing unit.
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d. The cadet commander will, on the head judge’s signal, lead the team into the inspection area through the designated entry point. Commands used, in accordance with applicable service manuals, to center the team on the head judge are up to the discretion of the participating school, with one exception. The commands Fall In and
Fall Out will not be used. e. When all squads are properly positioned, while at Mark, Time , the team commander will issue the following commands: “ Platoon, HALT, ” “ Order, ARMS ” (if armed), “ Left, FACE ”
(if required); “ Open Ranks, MARCH ”; “ Dress Right, DRESS ” and “ Ready, FRONT.
” The team commander will not move to verify alignment. The commands “Cover and
Recover” will only be used when the squad are in column formation. The team commander will then execute an about face, and report to the head judge. Only the team commander will salute. The Team Commander will report to the Head Judge in the following manner:
(1) School and team name
(2) City and State
(3) Phase of competition
(4) Applicable drill manual and service regulation
EXAMPLE : “ First Sergeant, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters,
Army/Navy/Air Force Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, reports for the Inspection
Phase, in accordance with Training Circular (or TC) Three Dash Twenty One Point Five.
”
(or service equivalent manual)
Army Schools: For the Inspection phase teams will drop the report in requirement “In accordance with AR 6701” f. After the report-in, the head judge will inspect the commander, and then direct the commander to “ take me through the inspection .” The commander will then move to the second member of the first squad and lead the head judge through the inspection. At this time the remaining two judges will step off and begin their inspection of the other squads. Drill teams armed with M-1 and drill teams in the Non-Service weapon category
(mock weapons) will execute a four count Inspection, Arms from Order, Arms . [On counts 1 & 2 execute Port, Arms ; on count 3 look down at the bolt section; and on count
4 raise head to the position of attention.] When the head judge has finished inspecting the first squad, the commander returns to his/her original position in front of and facing the team. g. After all judges have finished inspecting, the head judge will return to the front of the formation. The commander will face about, salute the head judge, and report out. h. After the head judge returns the team commander’s salute, the commander will face about, command “ Close Ranks, MARCH ;” “ Right, FACE, ” “ Port, ARMS ” (if armed), “ File
From the Left, Column Left, MARCH.
” Squads will depart the inspection area through the designated exit point. The team commander will observe the departure and follow the last member out of the inspection area. The team will proceed immediately to the
Regulation Drill Area. i. Drill team commanders’ rank will not be a consideration, the commander’s cord will serve as the identifying feature. j. Cadets should wear all authorized ribbons for the Inspection phase. Ribbons are optional for the Regulation and Exhibition phase.
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k. Those who have distinctive uniforms will be allowed to wear them during all three phases of the drill competition and those who wear the Army Service Uniform (ASU) must wear them in accordance with the regulation. Air Force and Navy programs will continue to wear the uniform in accordance with service regulations.
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. l. The judges will grade teams in accordance with the standards prescribed in the regulations/manuals/circulars 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.
Note :
4. Regulation Drill Phase (1000 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-C) a. Regulation Drill will be conducted outdoors on hardtop or dirt surface in a clearly defined area of 90 ’ x 90’ with a marked 25’ entry/exit point. (see TAB A). A five (5) point penalty will be assessed each time there is a boundary infraction. b. Guidon or flag bearers will not be used during this phase. If the team is armed, the commander must be armed with a rifle (carried at sling arms), saber or sword. Unarmed team commanders may be armed with either a saber of sword if they desire. c. Judging will be according to the current 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 p articipating 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
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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). f. When the head judge returns the salute, the team commander will then be required to execute the movements in proper sequence as listed in enclosure 2. Team leaders must give each command in sequence from memory. No cue cards or prompter cards will be allowed. Each omission, deletion or movement out of sequence will be assessed penalty points. Each command printed in bold letters must be held for a minimum of
FIVE SECONDS (10 counts). This requires that there be at least ten counts from command of execution to the next preparatory command. g. The Head Judge may terminate a team performance if it becomes apparent that the evaluated drill team is not following the prescribed sequence. Judges will use the sequence sheet at enclosure 2 to evaluate the unit. h. When complete, the commander, and only the commander, salutes and reports out.
EXAMPLE : “ Sir/Ma’am (school and team name; city and state) have completed the
Regulation Drill Phase. Request permission to leave the drill field.
” i. The team will proceed to the Exhibition Drill Area. Judging will cease when the last member exits the performance area. j. The Best Team Commander’s Awards are based on five criteria worth fifty points each
that each judge awards in the Regulation Drill. These points are added together and notated on the Head Judge’s score sheet. The five criteria are:
(1) Voice: Snap, tone, cadence, clarity, and volume.
(2) Bearing: Proper position of attention and expression.
(3) Poise: Display pride and confidence.
(4) Execution of all commands and personal movements.
(5) Maintain proper distance from the platoon.
5. Exhibition Drill Phase (900 raw points weighted to 100 points in this phase) (TAB A-D) a. This phase allows the team to display imagination, creativity, pride, and spirit, within the context of military drill and bearing. Exhibition drill routines should be based upon basic military drill movements —not from the latest dance or stepping routines. b. This phase will be conducted in a clearly defined area 9 0’ 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.
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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 .
EXAMPLE :
“
, the John Wayne High School Straight Shooters, Army/Navy/Air Force
Junior ROTC from Houston, Texas, have completed Exhibition Drill . Request permission to leave the drill field.” f. Team members are evaluated from the time the first member enters the performance area until the last member exits the area. Timing ends when the last member(s) crosses the line at the exit point.
Judging will be based on the following areas:
(1) Report In & Out
– Verbal report in/out; all movements to enter/exit floor
(2) Team/Cadet Appearance – Uniform/overall preparations & presentation
(3) Routine Composition & Flow
– Routine is unique & well constructed w/fitting
transitions
(4) Overall impression – Subjective score of entire routine as presented
(5) Team/Cadet Bearing – Body & facial control, military carriage
(6) Team/Cadet Marching – Dress, alignment and marching proficiency, use of floor
(7) Movement Variety – Diversity of movements to display overall excellence
(8) Movement Difficulty – Routine as presented required much practice
(9) Movement Precision – Exacting, flawless & meticulous maneuvers – “anti-sloppy”
(10) Routine Showmanship – Flair, style and “wow factor” that turns heads / rivets
watchers
(11) Handling of the Weapon – Weapon maneuvers & manipulation look skilled &
effortless
(12) Military Flavor – Routine proudly befits a military competition
(13) Any equipment dropped will carry a twenty-five (25) point deduction per drop.
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APPENDIX B
COLOR GUARD COMPETITION
B. CONCEPT
1. General. Two types of color guard teams are evaluated in this competition: Primary Color Guard
(gender immaterial) and the Secondary Color Guard (gender immaterial). The use of the team identifier Primary Color Guard implies that schools will register their top team in this category.
Either color guard team will compete in their separate lane which consists of two combined phases in the following sequence: The first part of the Performance Phase, the Inspection Phase, and the second part of the Performance Phase. The 450 raw points for the combined Performance and
Inspection Phases are weighted to 200 points per team. a. All score sheets used are found in TAB B-A thru B-G. b. The first part of the Performance Phase. In the first part, color guard teams will perform a prescribed sequence of basic movements to march the team into the reporting position and prepare for the Inspection Phase. The Performance Sequence Sheet is used to evaluate this phase. c. The Inspection Phase. A judge in the Inspection Phase will grade color guard team members based upon their appearance, bearing, and general military and color guard knowledge. The
Inspection Score Sheet is used to evaluate this phase. d. The second part of the Performance Phase. In the Performance Phase, color guard teams will continue to execute a prescribed sequence of basic movements. The color guard commander will call commands listed on the Performance Sequence Score Sheet. The sequence must be committed to memory. No cue cards of any type will be allowed. Judges will deduct points from the overall score for each incorrect command and/or improper sequence.
2. Each team will consist of four (4) members only. The color guard teams will consist of two color bearers and two color guards. The color guard commander will carry the National Colors. The same team members must participate in all competition phases.
3. Each school may enter up to two teams in this event, one Primary and one Secondary color guard team may contribute points toward the overall award. These two teams must be designated by the sponsor (s) prior to the beginning of the competition. If only one team is entered it will be entered as the Primary color guard team for this event.
NOTE : If any member of the color guard competes with a drill team, note this on the
Participants Involved in More Than One Event form (Enclosure 3 to the SOP).
4. Dress and Equipment. Teams are responsible for bringing sufficient equipment for all color guard teams entered in the competition. There may not be time available for separate teams to share equipment. a. Members will be dressed in their standard JROTC Class “A” or “B” uniform (with ribbons and rank insignia) and accessories, with appropriate footwear, headgear, and color guard accouterments. All team members will be required to wear pistol belts. Points will be deducted for uniform discrepancies, but no points will be added for special uniforms.
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b. The Primary and Secondary color guard may be armed with the demilitarized M1903
Springfield, M-1, M-14 rifles or facsimile weapons such as the Glendale Drill America
Rifle. c. The flagstaffs and flag casings may be made out of any material and may contain any personalized markings (school name, color, service, etc.). All flagstaffs must be equipped with finials of th e school’s choice (spear, spade, eagle, etc.). The total height of the flagstaff including the finial must be 9.6 ft. Teams will be assessed a 10 point penalty for flagstaffs not meeting the specified high requirement.
5. Each color guard commander will report to the registration desk at the prescribed "report in time" for the event. The primary and female color guard competition areas will be outdoors on hardtop surfaces. The area will be 55' x 55' and the boundaries will be clearly marked with chalk lines and/or traffic cones.
NOTE: POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR ANY FANCY DRILL CONDUCTED IN EXECUTION
OF ANY PHASE OF THIS COMPETITION.
6. Within this event, there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies awarded.
7. Reporting In and Phase I. Prior to entering the drill site, color guards will receive a briefing from the performance judge to ensure they understand the procedures for the Performance and Inspection
Phases. The team commander will form the colors at close interval (Colors cased), assume the position of
“
At Ease
” and receive instructions. a. Phase I – Performance and Inspection: b. When instructed to enter the drill site, the team commander will follow the Correct Entry
Procedures Followed criteria listed in the Performance Score Sheet to include uncasing the
Colors and reporting in. Report in as follows:
“Sir/Ma’am, the (Primary or Female) Color Guard from _______ High School,
(SERVICE) Junior ROTC, (CITY), (STATE), is reporting in for the Performance Phase of the Color Guard Competition, and will perform in accordance with Army Training Circular or (TC) 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).

B-2 b. Cadence and length of step will be judged from the time the team enters the performance area until it exits the area. The cadence, as specified in the applicable service manual, will be maintained, with only a plus or minus 2 count deviation. Team commanders will not call cadence during this phase. c. Report out as follows:
“ Sir/Ma’am, the (Primary or Female) Color Guard from _______ High School,
(SERVICE) Junior ROTC, (CITY), (STATE), has completed the Performance Phase of the Color Guard Competition. Request permission to leave the drill field.”
NOTE : Dipping the organizational colors is a requirement, you will dip the organizational colors when reporting in, and when you report out. d. Penalty points are assessed for boundary infractions, instructor interference, or color guard performance errors on the head judge Performance Score Sheet.
e. Navy schools conduct the same sequence using Navy/Marine commands.
9. Tie Breaker. In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaking procedure will be used: a. The highest total score on the Performance Phase. b. The highest total score of the Inspection Phase.
TAB:
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)

B-3
APPENDIX D
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEAM COMPETITION
A. 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. If teams are not designated by the team sponsor prior to the start of the competition then they waive that right and team will be designated by the Meet Coordinator. 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. These four members will compete in all three events of the fitness test. Members may not be switched out during this event. Any team found switching members during this event will be disqualified.
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 waiver requirements for each event. 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. Team awards will be presented based on total scores. All individuals competing are eligible for overall individual awards. If total individual scores are even after competition, the fastest time for the one-mile run will be used as the tie-breaker.
6. The winning teams, male and female, will be determined by the grand total score of all team members. (Total score of the 4 team members.) If there is a tie after competition, the team with the individual having the fastest time for the one-mile run will be used as the tie-breaker.
7. Athletic clothing and shoes are authorized for this event.
8. Team captains will report to the event 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 of Waivers and Pledges) must be filled out, signed, and turned in to the Physical Fitness Head Judge for each competitor. This will be done by the team captain upon checking in with the Head Judge. Cadets not having this completed form will not be allowed to participate in this event.
TABS: (Located at website)
D-A – Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B – Physical Fitness Score Sheet
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SY 15-16 HISD FALL CLASSIC
DRILL FIELD PLAN
BARBARA JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
*NOT TO SCALE; TO BE USED ONLY TO
SHOW ENTRY/EXIT AND HEAD JUDGE
LOCATION. (Subject to change)
SECONDARY
CG
55x55
PRIMARY
CG
NOTE
Head Judge in the
Exhibition phase may be required to change locations depending on the team entry point.
EXHIBITION
NON-SVC
90X90
REGULATION
NON-SVC
90X90
INSPECTION
SVC
INSPECTION
NON-SVC
30X50
90X90
90X90