Jupiter High School JROTC
Best Raider Competition
MEMORANDUM FOR Cadets
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) Jupiter HS Best Raider Competition
(CHANGE 1)
1. Purpose: To establish procedures for the Jupiter HS Best Raider Competition.
2. References:
a. FM 21-20, Physical Fitness Training.
b. FM 3-97.61 Military Mountaineering/Rappelling
c. USACC, LET 2, Unit 4, Chapter 2, Lessons 1-9, First Aid
d. JROTC Cadet Desk Reference, Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness and First Aid
3. Objectives:
a. To provide JROTC Cadets a competitive program in 5 military skill events.
The five events for the competition are as follows: Raider Fitness Test, One-Rope
Bridge Crossing with a Rucksack, 20 questions first aid test, Raider PT test . The
following are supporting objectives: ethical values and good citizenship, leadership
potential, effective communication and logical thinking, improved physical fitness,
incentive to live drug-free, positive self-motivation and management, the skills to work
individually and motivation to graduate from high school and pursue a successful
career.
b. To provide the maximum number of Raider for this school year the opportunity
to compete in military skills associated with Raider Skills competition.
c. To provide JROTC Cadets the opportunity to practice and familiarize for similar
type Raider Challenge Competition held throughout the school year.
d. To judge competing Raiders and designate the Raider Challenge champion to
receive the coveted Best Raider trophy at the Military Ball.
4. Concept and Policy:
a. There will be two categories of competing Raider members. BEST MALE
RAIDER and BEST FEMALE Raider
c. Uniforms.
1) All cadets will compete in a modified ACU uniform. The modified ACU
Uniform will consist of the ACU jacket with school logo t-shirt / tan t-shirt underneath,
ACU trousers, rigger belt, socks, running style shoes (no spikes), pistol belt, canteen
with cover or Camel BAK and ACU Cap.
5. Responsibilities:
c. Cadets are responsible to be at the appropriate location at the designated
time. NO MAKE UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
6. Scoring Procedures: Score sheets will be verified for administrative accuracy while
raider is in the ready area.
7. Protests and Appeals: Protests will be submitted in writing to CW4 Gonzalez within
30 minutes of the conclusion of the protested event.
8. Penalties:
a. Participating raiders are required to meet all scheduled events as outlined in
this MOI.
b. Cadets will follow CCR 145-2, paragraph 10-6, Personal Appearance in regard
to hair color, length, styles and authorized accessories (female wearing ribbons, bows,
etc.) and jewelry while wearing the modified ACU (any type earrings, rings, bracelets,
etc.) in the field environment. If a cadet is found to be in violation 50 penalty
points/seconds will be added to their overall score per occurrence.
9. Awards:
a. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Raider by gender for LET1, 2, 3, and 4
10. Inclement Weather Procedures: In the event of light rain all competition will
continue as scheduled. In the event of severe storms or lightning, competition will be
immediately stopped. RAIDERS will move to the nearest building or safe area and wait
for instructions, as soon as cadets are under positive control. At that time a weather
decision will be made based on weather reports. If the competition must be halted, the
following rules will apply:
d. There will be a meeting held in Room 4-114 at 3:00pm on 5 January 2015 to
finalize decisions impacting the conduct of events the competition, final uniform
decision, to discuss judging specifics and Competition dates weather information.
11. Safety:
a. Responsibility: Cadre at every level is responsible for conducting a
continuous, rigorous safety program. Cadre must ensure that adequate provisions for
safe physical standards are incorporated into all aspects of training (see CCR 385-10,
Cadet Command Safety Program).
b. Safety Requirements:
(1) A Composite Risk Management Worksheet will be completed for all of
the events by CW4 Gonzalez. Weather will determine daily risk assessments and
changes to events for safety reasons.
(2) All applicable training and safety publications will be available and
adhered to during the conduct of the Raider Competition.
c. Accident/injury reporting requirements are contained in USACC Regulation
385-10.
12. POC for the event is Cw4 (R) Javier Gonzalez.
JAVIER GONZALEZ
CW4 (Ret), U.S. Army
Senior Army Instructor
ANNEXES:
A. Raider Fitness Test (sand bag carry)
B. One Rope Bridge crossing with a ruck
C. 15 Question First aid test
D. Raider PT Test
E. Knots
Annex A (RAIDER FITNESS TEST) To Best Raider Competition
RAIDER FITNESS CHALLENGE
1. Task: Complete the Raider Fitness Challenge consisting of each Raider carrying a
designated number of sand bags from one location to another in the shortest time.
2. Conditions: During daylight hours and under existing weather conditions, each
raider will complete the Raider Fitness Challenge in the Raider Team uniform: Running
Shoes, ACU trousers, and school t-shirt with sleeves or ACU t-shirts. Gloves are not to
be worn for this event.
3. Standards: The raider will be scored on the amount of time that it takes individually
carry a designated number of sand bags (10 for all males and 6 for all females) from
one location to another.
4. Concept:
a. A course will be set up IAW the diagram in this annex. Each Raider will carry
one or two sandbags at a time from inside circle A, around a cone 25 meters to their
front then precede to Circle B where they will place (NOT THROW) the carried sand
bags. They will return to the first circle in the most direct manner possible and repeat
the course until all sandbags from first circle A have been carried to circle B. If a team
members begins the event carrying two sand bags but in the course of moving between
circles decides that it is too difficult to continue to carry two, they must ground the
second bag in place, continue to carry the one bag to circle B, return to the grounded
bag by retracing their route, pick up the grounded bag and carry it to circle B. Once the
second bag is in circle B the Raider can travel via the most direct route to circle A to
continue the carry. Time stops when the last Raider has placed the final sandbag in the
circle.
b. All competitors will carry 10 sand bags and all female competitors will carry 6.
c. Penalties. A 5 second penalty will be added to the total time for each
occurrence of a sand bag being thrown. A 5 second penalty will be assessed for each
sandbag not completely inside the circle before the next member starts and at the end
of the event.
This is an example of lane setup no matter the number of cadets.
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Raider Fitness Challenge
25 Meters
CONCEPT
cadet moves sandbags
From circle A to circle B as
quickly as possible (Can carry
up to 2 sandbags at once ) once
all bags are in Circle Time stops
10 sandbags
All Males
5 Foot
6 sandbags
All Females
10 Meters
Ready Line
A
B
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Annex A (RAIDER FITNESS TEST) To Best Raider Competition MOI
Raider Fitness Challenge Score Card
Raider Name __________________________________________________
PENALTY TIME
SAND BAG THROWN
________
# OF VIOLATIONS ________ x 5 SEC =
SAND BAG NOT IN THE CIRCLE
# OF VIOLATIONS ________ x 5 SEC = ________
SAND BAG ON ROUTE NOT RECOVERED PROPERLY # OF VIOLATIONS _____ x 5 SEC =
________
ROUTE TIME
_______________
PENALTY TIME
_______________
TOTAL TIME
_______________
COMMENTS:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
__________________
SCORER’S NAME: ___________________________________
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ANNEX B (ONE ROPE BRIDGE Crossing) To Best Raider Competition MOI
1. TASK: Cross the one-rope bridge spanning approximately forty-five feet with a
rucksack and all equipment.
2. CONDITIONS:
a. Under existing weather conditions and in a field environment each Raider
Will cross a 30 to 45 foot obstacle (stream crossing) on a one-rope bridge spanning
approximately 40 to 60 feet.
b. Raiders will make only one timed crossing and will compete against the clock.
Time will not stop during the conduct of the event unless Raider go over the 20 minute
time limit, you must touch the tree on the other side for time to stop. Penalties will be
assessed for rule infractions and safety lapses. Total event time will be calculated from
the crossing time plus any accessed penalty time.
c. All Raiders with all equipment (pistol belt, canteen and canteen cover ,
rucksack) must cross the obstacle. The Cadet cannot carry the rucksack, if you are
tying the equipment to get the equipment across you may only use a wiremans and a
figure 8 with a bite
d. The bridge site will include a suitable anchor point on the near and far-side of
the obstacle, mounting and dismounting points, and barriers (log, plank or tape) to mark
the obstacle boundary.
3. STANDARDS: IAW the new TC 3-97.61 dated July, 2012
a. The Swiss seat must be secured with a square knot and with an overhand
knot at each side of the square knot to prevent the knot from becoming untied with at
least a four (4) inch pig tail on each knot.
The Swiss seat (rappel seat) will be tied IAW TC 3-97.61, Military Mountaineering,
page 4-29. Note: On Step 5, the two ends may travel from bottom to top or top to
bottom as long as a half hitches is created on both hips creating a bite.
b. The only knots allowed to secure equipment to the rope are the wireman’s
knot and /or the figure 8.
c. All raiders will be given five minutes to tie their Swiss Seats and to prepare
their equipment for transportation across the bridge. The Swiss Seats will be evaluated
by the judge and penalties assessed for each incorrect seat.
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d. When crossing, all equipment will be clipped onto the bridge rope with a clip
and the only approved knots for securing the rope to clips are the wireman’s or a figure.
Equipment will consist of the following;
Rucksack
5 D clips
5 seat ropes
Canteen with cover
Pistol belt
8. While crossing each Raider is not required to have one leg/foot in contact with
and over the bridge rope.
4. CONCEPT: Upon arrival at the bridge site, the raider will enter the holding area with
their bridging equipment and wait for further instructions from a guide or judge. Raiders
will be given the following equipment; 5 clips, 5 ropes for Swiss seats, a
rucksack.
(1). Step One: The raider will secure his/her Swiss seat.
(2) Step Two: Secure rucksack to clips using authorized knots.
(3) Step Three: Raider will secure equipment and himself/herself
(4) Step Four: Raider will cross obstacle with all equipment. (NO
EQUIPMENT CAN BE LEFT BEHIND. YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO CARRY THE
RUCKSACK on your body across the obstacle or throw it across the obstacle.
c. Crossing: The Raider will face the bridge rope with his/her left or right shoulder
Toward the far-side anchor and clip onto the bridge rope. The Raider will then rotate
his/her body under the bridge rope and pull with their hands until across the obstacle.
6. SCORING: The score earned by the Team will be the total time based on the time
for the
Crossing plus any penalty time. The fastest time is first etc. (See Score Sheet B-7)
7. PENALTIES: 30 second penalties will be assessed for the following rule violations,
Except as otherwise noted.
a. Equipment/Preparation/Inspection Penalties:
(1) Each Raider that fails to properly tie a rappel seat (Swiss seat) with a
square knot secured w/overhand knots and snap-link attached with the
gate up and away from the body will be assessed a 30 second
penalty. The Swiss seat must be a snug fit, not loose on the body.
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c. Crossing Penalties:
(1) Not mounting (clipping into) the bridge rope with the shoulder facing
the FarSide anchor, and then rotating under the bridge rope to cross or mounting
before all bridge knots are secure.
(2) Leaving any equipment behind 30 second penalty per occurrence.
(3). Parts of the uniform/equipment dropped into the obstacle on the cross.
d. Other:
(1) Safety issues – clock runs while corrected.
(2) Sportsmanship – profanity, abusive or unethical conduct – 30 second
penalty and possibly disqualification.
SCHOOL:
MALE
ROPE BRIDGE SCORE SHEET
EQUIPMENT/PREPARATION/INSPECTION: 5 MINUTES.
Raiders Tie SWISS SEAT w/Overhand safeties; Snap link surrounds all ropes
and gate and when rotated to the “UP” position, gate opening is “away from
Raider”
Equipment not tied with a figure 8 or a wireman knot
CROSS:
Any dead zone violation (touching obstacle during loading/unloading, equipment
loss)
Leaving equipment behind
Crossing Raiders FEET touch the obstacle (accidentally or on purpose)
FEMALE
Time Per
Penalty
#
Violations
30 SEC
30 SEC
30 SEC
30 SEC
30 SEC
Instructor/Parent Coaching/Cadet coaching
5
minutes
DQ
SAFETY/SPORTSMANSHIP/OTHER:
30 SEC /
or DQ
Carrying the rucksack across the obstacle
MIX
TOTAL PENALTY
TIME
TOTAL CROSS
TIME
FINAL ADJUSTED
TIME
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JV
Total
Penalty
Time
ANNEX C (First Aid Test) To Best Raider Competition MOI
1. TASK: Raiders will take a 20 question multiple choice written first aid.
2. CONDITIONS: Raiders will be administered a 20 question multiple choice written
exam. There will be four different versions of the written exam published. The version
give to each Raider Team will be at the discretion of the Head Judge. Teams will have
10 minutes to complete the written test. All test work must be completed on an
individual basis; no assistance can be offered or received between raiders.
3. STANDARDS: All members will complete a 20 question multiple choice written test.
All test questions will come from a 25 questions study guide taken from the JROTC
Curriculum .
First Aid
1. Q- What is the definition of First Aid?
A- The immediate care given to victim until qualified medical personnel arrives.
2. Q- What is the law designed to protect the rescuer and encourage people to assist
others
In distress by granting them immunity against lawsuits?
A- The Good Samaritan Law
3. Q- List 6 items in a well-stocked First Aid kit.
A- Bandages, Band-Aids, tape, aspirin, antiseptic cream and cleanser, safety
pins, scissors,
Tweezers, cotton, and tissues.
4. Q- List the 7 steps to Evaluating a Casualty?
A- 1) Consciousness
2) Breathing
3) Bleeding
4) Shock
5) Fractures
6) Burns
7) Head Injury
5. Q- List 3 signs of Shock.
A- Sweaty but cool skin, paleness, restlessness (nervousness), thirst, loss of
blood,
Confusion, fast breathing, blotchy(bluish) skin, vomiting(nausea)
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6. Q- What are the ABCD’s of First Aid?
A- Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability
7. Q- What are the 2 procedures that make up CPR?
A- Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed chest heart massage
8. Q- Only under what circumstance should you uses a tourniquet?
A- As the last resort
9. Q- What is the name of the best known method to clear a person’s airway?
A- The Heimlich maneuver
10. Q- What are the 2 types of fractures?
A- Simple and Compound
11. Q- What are the 3 degrees of burns?
A- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
12. Q- What are the 3 types of heat injuries from least severe to most severe?
A- Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke (most)
13. Q- What are the 3 types of venom?
A- Neurotoxins, hemotoxins (skin), cardiotoxins
14. Q- What are 4 symptoms of insects bites and stings?
A- Pain at site, itching(hives), weakness, anxiety, headache, breathing difficulty,
nausea(vomiting), diarrhea
15. Q- What type of venom does the Black Widow spider produce?
A- Neurotoxins
16. Q- What type of venom does the Brown Recluse spider produce?
A- Hemotoxins
17. Q- What are 2 precautions to avoid poisonous plants?
A- Dress appropriately;
Avoid areas where poisonous plants grow;
Do not eat plants you don’t recognize.
18. Q- Within how long does shock usually occur after a severe injury?
A- Within the first hour after
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19. Q- When treating for shock, you should position the victim on his/her____;
However, if the victim is having difficulty, allow him/her to____;
Or if the victim is vomiting, position the person on his/her____.
A- Back, sit up, side
20. Q- What are the 3 types of bleeding and how do you recognize each?
A- Arterial- bright red blood that spurts with the heartbeat
Venous- steady flow of dark blood
Capillary- slow flow of blood
21. Q- When is the best time to give food/drink to a shock victim?
A- Not to, unless help is not coming for a while, then give small amounts of fluids
with salt every 15 min.
22. Q- Which body part is least likely to be affected by frostbite?
A) Neck
B) Forehead
C) Wrists
D) Cheeks
A- A) Neck
23. Q- List 2 precautions to take to prevent heat injuries.
A- Avoid working outside in hot, humid weather;
Drink at least 1 quart of water every hour;
Limit your exposure to high temp.
24. Q- What are 2 types of cold-weather injuries?
A- Frostbite, immersion foot/ trench foot, hypothermia, snow blindness,
dehydration
25. Q- What is the RICE procedure for muscle injuries?
A- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
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ANNEX D (RAIDER PT TEST)
1. Task: Complete the Raider PT Test consisting of one minutes of push-ups and one
minutes of curl-ups.
2. Conditions: During daylight hours and under existing weather conditions, each
Raider Team member will complete the Raider PT Test in the following Raider Team PT
uniform which is Running Shoes, ACU pants, and school or team tee shirts with sleeves
or ACU tee shirts with sleeves.
3. Standards: Cadets will be scored by the number of repetitions completed for the
push-up and curl-up events. The standard for the push-up event is in FM 21-20. The
standard for the curl up event is in JROTC Cadet Reference. Cadets will perform as
many push-ups and curl-ups as they can in one minutes.
4. Concept:
a. Raider Uniform for the Raider PT Test which can consist of the following:
Running Shoes, Socks, school/team Tee Shirts and PT shorts.
b. The Raider Fitness Test will include one minutes of push-ups, one minutes of
curl-ups. Once the raider has completed the push-up event, they will roll over and do
one minutes of curl-ups.
5. Push-Ups:
a. Objective: To measure the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscle endurance
through the maximum number of correct push-ups that can be performed in two
minutes.
b. Testing: Judges will have the cadet assume the front leaning rest position by
placing the hands where they are comfortable to them, their feet may be together or up
to 12 inches apart. When viewed from the side, the body should form generally in a
straight line from the shoulders to their ankles. On the command “GO”, begin the pushup by bending the elbows and lowering the body as a single unit until their upper arms
are at least parallel to the ground. Then, return to the starting position by raising their
entire body until their arms are fully extended. Their body must remain rigid in a
generally straight line and move as a unit while performing each repetition. To start, a
timer calls out the command “READY?” “GO!” and begins timing the one minutes. The
cadet stops when the timer yells “STOP!”
c. Scoring: A repetition will not count if the cadet fails to keep their body
generally straight, or lower their whole body until the upper arms is at least parallel to
ANNEX D (RAIDER PT TEST)
the ground or to extend their arms completely. An altered front leaning rest position is
the only authorized rest position. That is, you may sag in the middle or flex the back.
ANNEX D (RAIDER PT TEST)
When flexing the back they may bend their knees, but not to the extent that they
are supporting most of their body weight with their legs. If this occurs, their scoring will
be terminated. They must return to, and pause, in the correct start position before
continuing. If they rest on the ground or raise either hand or foot from the ground their
grading/scoring will be terminated, they may reposition their hands or feet during the
event as long as they remain in contact with the ground at all times. Make sure your
cadets are trained to do push-ups in the correct manner. PUSHUPS WILL NOT BE
COUNTED UNLESS DONE TO STANDARD.
6. Curl-ups:
a. Objective: To measure the abdominal and hip flexor muscle endurance by
the maximum number of correct Curl-ups that are performed in two minutes.
b. Testing: Conduct this event on a flat, clean surface (If possible!).
c. Scoring: Cadet’s will start in a lying position on their backs with their knees up
so their feet are flat on the floor and about 12 inches from their buttocks. Cadets should
have their arms crossed with their hands placed on opposite shoulders and their
elbows held close to the chest throughout the exercise. The feet are to be held by
a partner at the instep. At the command “ready go, “cadets raise the trunks of their
bodies, curling up to touch the elbows to the thighs. They must then lower their backs
so that their shoulder blades touch the floor/mat. This constitutes one repetition of a
curl-up. During each repetition, bouncing off the floor/mat is not allowed, the fingers
must touch the shoulders at all times and the elbows need to be maintained close to the
chest or the repetition will not count.
ANNEX E (Knots)
SQUARE KNOT
The square knot is used to tie the ends of two ropes of equal diameter (Figure 4-6). It is a joining
knot.
a. Tying the Knot.
STEP 1. Holding one working end in each hand, place the working end in the
right hand over the one in the left hand.
STEP 2. Pull it under and back over the top of the rope in the left hand.
STEP 3. Place the working end in the left hand over the one in the right hand and
repeat STEP 2.
STEP 4. Dress the knot down and secure it with an overhand knot on each side of
the square knot.
Figure 4-6. Square knot.
b. Checkpoints.
(1) There are two interlocking bights.
(2) The running end and standing part are on the same side of the bight formed by
the other rope.
ANNEX E (Knots)
(3) The running ends are parallel to and on the same side of the standing ends
with 4-inch minimum pig tails after the overhand safeties are tied
BOWLINE
The bowline is used to tie the end of a rope around an anchor. It may also be used to tie a single
fixed loop in the end of a rope (Figure 4-11). It is an anchor knot.
a. Tying the Knot.
STEP 1. Bring the working end of the rope around the anchor, from right to left
(as the climber faces the anchor).
STEP 2. Form an overhand loop in the standing part of the rope (on the climber’s
right) toward the anchor.
STEP 3. Reach through the loop and pull up a bight.
STEP 4. Place the working end of the rope (on the climber’s left) through the
bight, and bring it back onto itself. Now dress the knot down.
STEP 5. Form an overhand knot with the tail from the bight.
Figure 4-11. Bowline knot.
ANNEX E (Knots)
b. Checkpoints.
(1) The bight is locked into place by a loop.
(2) The short portion of the bight is on the inside and on the loop around the
anchor (or inside the fixed loop).
(3) There is a minimum 4-inch pigtail after tying the overhand safety.
WIREMAN’S KNOT
The wireman’s knot forms a single, fixed loop in the middle of the rope (Figure 4-15). It is a
middle rope knot.
a. Tying the Knot.
STEP 1. When tying this knot, face the anchor that the tie-off system will be tied
to. Take up the slack from the anchor, and wrap two turns around the left hand
(palm up) from left to right.
STEP 2. A loop of 30 centimeters is taken up in the second round turn to create
the fixed loop of the knot.
STEP 3. Name the wraps from the palm to the fingertips: heel, palm, and
fingertip.
STEP 4. Secure the palm wrap with the right thumb and forefinger, and place it
over the heel wrap. (P)
STEP 5. Secure the heel wrap and place it over the fingertip wrap.
STEP 6. Secure the fingertip wrap and place it over the palm wrap.
STEP 7. Secure the palm wrap and pull up to form a fixed loop.
STEP 8. Dress the knot down by pulling on the fixed loop and the two working
ends.
STEP 9. Pull the working ends apart to finish the knot.
ANNEX E (Knots)
Figure 4-15. Wireman’s knot.
b. Checkpoints.
(1) The completed knot should have four separate bights locking down on
themselves with the fixed loop exiting from the top of the knot and laying toward
the near side anchor point.
(2) Both ends should exit opposite each other without any bends.