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SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL301 W. WARRIOR TRAILGRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75052GRAND PRAIRIE SHOOT-OUTINVITATIONAL DRILL MEET7 December 2013Procedures Guide“Materials in use for this/her event maintain excerpts or whole documents in use for the Cadet Command Army Drill Championships. Permission has been granted for this/her use by Event Manager, Sports Network International”. GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOLJROTC DEPARTMENT(972) 343-1695FAX: (972) 343-1518EMAIL: don.bills@SOURH GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOLJROTC WARRIOR BATTALION301 W. Warrior TrailGrand Prairie, Texas 75052SGP-JROTC 27 September 2013MEMORANDUM FOR U.S. ARMED FORCES JROTC UNITSSubject: Grand Prairie Shoot-Out Invitational Drill Meet1.The Grand Prairie Shoot-Out Invitational Drill Meet will be hosted by the South Grand Prairie Warrior Battalion. The competition will be held at the South Grand Prairie High School campus, 301 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, Texas on Saturday, 7 December 2013, beginning at 0800.2. This year we will conduct a marksmanship postal match only. The top three teams in each category (sporter and precision) will be presented their awards at the competition on the 7th of December 2013. Competition will be conducted as shown. A. Drill Category C. Marksmanship CategoryE. Academic ChallengeArmed (service weapon)Sporter UnarmedPrecision B. Color Guard CategoryD. Physical Fitness Category Male / Coed Male Female Female 9 cadets + commander is highly recommended for the drill teams as a larger number will have difficulty staying within the designated drill area which is 75 x 85 feet. The color guard area is 50 x 50 feet.Physical Fitness - Male and Female (4 cadets per team)Academic Challenge – 4 cadets per team (Only one team per school)Rifle Team - Precision and Sporter (4 cadets per team) (Postal Only) Targets must be received at South Grand Prairie High School NLT 22 Nov 2013 ) 3.Entry fees are $40.00 for all categories. Please make All Checks Payable to: SGP-JROTC and mail to SGP-JROTC, 301 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.4.For additional information, contact COL Don Bills (972.343.1695) or 1SG David Nash (972.343.1650). Fax # 972.343.1518 or email us at don.bills@ or david.nash@.Donald O. BillsCOL. U.S. Army (Retired)Senior Army InstructorGrand Prairie Shoot-out INVITATIONAL DRILL MEET2013Award Categories ARMED DRILL Inspection Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies Regulation Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies Exhibition Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies UNARMED DRILL Inspection Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies Regulation Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies Exhibition Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies 3. COLOR GUARDMale/Coed TeamsInspection Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophiesPerformance Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophiesBest CommanderFemale TeamsMale/Coed TeamsInspection Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophiesPerformance Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophiesBest Commander ACADEMIC CHALLENGE - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophiesPHYSICAL FITNESS MALE – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophies FEMALE – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophiesMARKSMANSHIP SPORTER - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophies PRECISION - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophies6. Grand Champion 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies will be awarded to the schools with the most points based on 3 points for each 1st place finish, 2 points for each 2nd place finish, and 1 point for each 3rd place finish. Only the highest ranked team in each category per school will be counted for Grand Champion points. To be eligible for these awards schools must compete in all categories except marksmanship, however, marksmanship points will count towards Grand Champion.Grand Prairie Shoot-out INVITATIONAL DRILL MEET2013 - Entry FormSCHOOL: _______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________ COACH/INSTRUCTOR: _______________________ TELEPHONE: _________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ CELL: _______________________ 1. DRILL CATEGORY LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY A. DRILL TEAM (ARMED)NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ B. DRILL TEAM (UNARMED): NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ 2. COLOR GUARD: LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY A. MALE/COED COLOR GUARD:NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ B. FEMALE COLOR GUARD:NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40,00 = $ ___________ 3. PHYSICAL FITNESS: LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY A. MALE: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ B. FEMALE: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ 4. ACADEMIC CHALLENGE LIMIT OF ONE TEAM ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ 5. MARKSMANSHIP LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY A. SPORTER NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ B. PRECISION NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $40.00 = $ ___________ TOTAL FEES $____________ TIMES PREFERRED: CG (M) CG (F) DT (A) DT (U) PT (M) PT (F) ACADEMIC1st ______ ______ _____ ______ ________ ______ ______ 2nd ______ ______ _____ ______ ________ ______ ______ 3rd ______ ______ _____ ______ ________ ______ ______ All competitions start at 0800 hours and the last team will begin competition NLT 1530 hours. Teams will be scheduled at 15-minute intervals. NOTE: ANY TEAM THAT REPORTS IN AFTER 1530 WILL NOT BE SCORED! Make Checks Payable to: SGP- JROTC, and send to: South Grand Prairie High School JROTC, 301 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. (Fax) (972) 343-1518. E-mail: don.bills@Grand Prairie Shoot-out INVITATIONAL DRILL MEET2013Procedure Guide for Drill Competition 1. General: a. The Grand Prairie Shoot-out Invitational Drill Meet will be conducted at South Grand Prairie High School. b. This competition is for Junior ROTC units of all branches of the Armed Forces. Drill teams will consist of a minimum of 10 members, including the commander. A ten (10) point penalty will be assessed for each member less than ten in each phase.c. Uniforms may be any type of military uniform or combination thereof approved for wear by the unit SAI/AI. Black, Green, and Maroon berets and all active duty accouterments are prohibited. No other restrictions are placed on color, material, headgear, footwear, legging or accessories to the uniform unless prohibited by US Army ROTC Cadet Command directives or appropriate directives of other services. All parts of the uniform are subject to inspection. Uniformity will be expected.d. Weapons for armed teams may be of any caliber that is issued or purchased from military surplus; i.e., M-1903, M1, or M14. No replica or simulated weapons may be used in the armed drill team competition, except for those simulated drill weapons, which operate and weigh approximately the same as the original weapons and are approved by Cadet Command for the Armed Drill Category. Bayonets or blank ammunition will not be used. Weapons will be inspected for cleanliness and overall appearance. The hinged butt plate on M14s may be taped after platoon basic drill and prior to exhibition drill. e. There will be a lunch break between 1130 and 1200 hours.2. Armed / Unarmed Drill: a. The drill portion of the competition is conducted in three phases: Inspection phase, Basic (regulation) phase, and Exhibition phase. b. All competing teams are required to enter all three phases in both armed and unarmed drill in order to compete for Overall trophies. c. All three phases of the drill portion of the competition are held in the Student Activity Center (SAC). Inspection Phase: a. Initial Reporting: Ten minutes prior to the designated time for beginning competition, (as published prior to the competition), the Drill Team Commander will report to the check-in table in the registration area. At the time designated for reporting-in to begin the competition, the Team Commander will report for his/her unit to the Head Judge at each station. His/her report will include the name, and the name of their school. When reporting, the salute will be rendered each time.Inspection Preparation Area:The team captain will move the Drill Team to the Inspection Area, where final preparation for the inspection may be made. Team Sponsors, Coaches and Assistants are authorized in this area. Those wishing to view the inspection phase will be determined by available seating. Upon the direction of the Head Judge, the Team Commander will move the unit into the Inspection area. NOTE: ALL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO BE USED IN THE BASIC DRILL AND/OR THE EXHIBITION DRILL PHASES WILL BE PRESENT FOR THE INSPECTION. c. Inspection Area: 1) The Team Commander will march the unit forward and halt centered on the Ranking Inspector, and report-in as instructed in paragraph a. above. The Ranking inspector will then direct the Team Commander to prepare for inspection. Grading will begin when the reporting salute is dropped. 2) Questions will be asked pertaining to military knowledge, Chain of Command, position and duties, etc. Not only is the accuracy of the response noted, but more importantly the manner of the response. 3) Inspection will be conducted according to TC 3-21.5, Drill and Ceremonies, or appropriate manuals for other services. 4) The Commander will call the team to attention and CLOSE RANKS after all team members have been inspected and before reporting out. 5) The Ranking Inspector will, upon the completion of the inspection, pass on appropriate remarks to the Team Commander and then direct him to move out of the inspection area. Performance Phasea. Regulation Drill Area: 1) At this station the Head Judge will give final instructions to the Team Commander for conduct of the Basic Drill Phase and answer any last minute questions. 2) Judging will be in accordance with TC 3-21.5, or appropriate manuals for the other services. Teams not using the M1 or M14 rifle (example: M1903A3 Springfield) will use the manual of arms for the M14 rifle. 3) The Team Commander will center the team on the Head Judge, and report as instructed in paragraph 3a. above. The sequence for basic drill is as shown on the applicable score sheets (attached). 4) Members of the competing team who were inspected such as the Executive Officer and Guidon Bearer, who are not normally members of a platoon as outlined in Army, Navy, and Air Force Regulations, must march with the unit and will be graded on their performance and military bearing in relationship to the team. Their position is at the discretion of the Team Commander. 5) Five points will be deducted for each omission and/or improper sequence. Prompter cards may not be used. 6) Five points will be deducted every time a team member goes out of the designated boundaries. The drill area is in the Student Activity Center on artificial turf. The drill area for the regulation phase is 75’ x 85’. 7) Grading will cease when the Team Commander reports out to the Head Judge that he/she has completed the Basic Drill Phase. The Commander will be directed by the Head Judge to move the unit to the Exhibition Drill area. b. Exhibition Drill Area: 1) At this station, the Head Judge will give final instructions to the Team Commander and answer any last minute questions. Last minute adjustments may be made as required. Upon the direction of the Head Judge, the Team Commander will start their exhibition routine. Judging and timing begin with the initiating of the commander’s reporting-in salute as instructed in paragraph 3a. above. The contents of the performances are entirely at the discretion of the commander. A minimum of six (6) and a maximum of eight (8) minutes have been allotted for this phase. Timing of the event is the responsibility of the team captain, no external notifications will be given. If the Drill Team Commander has not reported out at the eight minute mark, the team will lose (1) point for each second over the maximum time allotted. Likewise one point will be deducted for each second under the minimum time allotted. Points are deducted from the “total score of the team.” 2) The size of the Drill Area for the exhibition phase is approximately 75’X 75’. The drill area is in the Student Activity Center on artificial turf. 3) All team members are expected to stay within the boundaries of the drill area. Five points will be deducted each time a member goes out of bounds.3. Color Guard a. Judging will be in accordance with TC 3-21.5, or appropriate manuals for the other services. Teams will consist of 4 members ONLY. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system. Each team’s scores will only be compared with other Color Guards of the same category (Male/Coed or Female). All Performance Phase movements will be on the orders of the Color Guard Commander. The Color Guard Commander will carry the National Colors. b. Uniform and Equipment: Uniforms may be any type approved by your Approving Authority. Both guards, male and female, will be armed with the service weapon in current use by their respective JROTC unit. Both color bearers will be required to wear color-bearing slings. All Color Guard members will be required to wear pistol/cartridge (duty) belts. c. Initial Reporting: Ten minutes prior to the designated time for beginning competition, the Color Guard Commander will report to the check-in table in the registration area. At the time designated for reporting-in to begin the competition, the Team Commander will report for his/her unit to the Head Judge at each station. The report will include their name, and the name of their school. When reporting, the salute will be rendered each time.Inspection: 1) The Team Commander will march the unit forward and halt centered on the Ranking Inspector and report-in as instructed in paragraph 3c. above. The Ranking inspector will then direct the Team Commander to prepare for inspection. Grading will begin when the reporting salute is dropped. 2) Questions will be asked pertaining to military knowledge, Chain of Command, position and duties, etc. Not only is the accuracy of the response noted, but more importantly the manner of the response. Performance: 1) Upon direction of the Head Judge, the Color Guard will form in a line formation with the COLORS CASED and at the CARRY POSITION. As soon as the Color Guard is formed, the Color Guard Commander will report for his/her unit to the Head Judge. The report will include his/her name, and the name of their school. The sequence for the performance phase is as shown on the applicable score sheets (attached). The sequence must be committed to memory. Five points will be deducted from the overall score for each incorrect command or sequence violation. Two judges will accomplish the Color Guard grading. The Head Judge will dismiss the Color Guard upon completion of the Performance Phase. 2) The Performance Phase will be conducted in an area of 50 feet x 50 feet, inside a gymnasium with the boundaries clearly marked with traffic cones or flags. NOTE: Judges will deduct points for any “Fancy Drill” movements or variation from normal cadence executed during the conduct of the performance phase of the Color Guard competition.Inspection Total_____________(300 Points Max)2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutArmed Drill- InspectionSchool Name: _______________________________________Number of Cadets: ________________Point RangeJudgesScoreUnit Inspection1. Unity, Snap & Smartness of the Unit0 – 102. Precision, Hesitation & Anticipation of the Unit0 – 103. Dress/Alignment of the Unit0 – 104. Correct Procedures Followed to include Entry/Exit0 – 10Individual Inspections1. Personal Hygiene (males-to include shave)0 – 252. Position of Attention / overall body position0 – 253. Response to Questions0 – 254. Overall Uniform Preparation & Condition0 – 255. Handling / Knowledge of the Weapon0 – 256. Bearing & Poise0 – 257. Overall Commander Score (Voice/Bearing/Poise)0 – 50Total Points (0-240)Commander’s Name: ________________________________Report IN (0-15) ______ Report Out (0-15) ______ Overall Impression (0-30) ______ Total Points (0-60) ______Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-Out Regulation Total___________(335 Points Max)Armed Drill- RegulationSchool Name: _________________________________________Number of Cadets: __________1234512345TEAM ENTERS & REPORTS IN24. Counter Column March1. Inspections Arms25. Rear March2. Ready, Port Arms(or Port Arms)26.Rear March3.Order Arms26a. Platoon Halt4. Dress Right Dress, Ready Front27. File from the Right Forward March5. Parade Rest27a. Platoon Halt6.Platoon, Attention28. Column of Threes to the Left March7. 15-COUNT MANUAL OF ARMS29. Port Arms8. Count off30. Column Left March9. Close Interval March33. Column Left March10. Normal Interval March34. Left Shoulder Arms11. Open Ranks March35. Platoon Halt12. Close Ranks March36. Column 1/2 Left March13. Left Step March37. Column 1/2 Left March13a. Platoon Halt38. Rear March14. Left Face39. Rear March15. Right Step March40. Eyes Right15a. Platoon Halt41. Ready Front16. About Face42. Column Left March17. Right Shoulder Arms43. Port Arms17a. Forward March44. Right Shoulder Arms18. Column Right March45. Column Left March19. Column Right March46. Left Flank March20. Left Flank March47. Change Step March21. Right Flank March48. Platoon Halt22. Column Right March23. Left Shoulder ArmsTEAM REPORTS OUT & EXITSTotal Points (0-225) Penalty Box Too few Cadets: – 10 per cadet _______ (9 cadets + C/Cmdr. Required)Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______Improper Sequence: -5 per occurrence _______Dropped Weapons: -10 per occurrence _______ Total Penalty Points ________________________Report IN (0-15) ______ Report Out (0-15) ______Overall Impression (0-30) ______Commander (Voice/Bearing/Poise) (0-50) ______ Total Points (0-110) ______Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutExhibition Total___________(375 Points Max)Armed Drill- ExhibitionSchool Name: ______________________________________Number of Cadets: _____________Judged Item:Description of Judged Item: Possible PointsJUDGE SCOREReport InAll movements to HJ and verbal report-in0 – 15Report OutVerbal report-out and all movements to leave drill floor0 – 15Floor CoverageMeaningful drill activity occurring on % of entire floor0 – 15OVERALL IMPRESSIONOverall routine presentation 0 – 25MILITARY FLAVORRoutine proudly befits a military JROTC competition0 – 35Movement DIFFICULTYRoutine as presented required MUCH PRACTICE!0 – 35Movement PRECISIONExacting, teamwork – “anti-sloppy”0 – 35Movement VARIETYDiversity of movements to display overall excellence0 – 35SHOWMANSHIPFlair, style and game face that turns heads / rivets watchers0 – 35Cadet BEARINGSupreme effort, snap and concentration in the routine0 – 35Cadet APPEARANCEUniform / overall cadet preparation & presentation0 – 35Handling of the WEAPONSpecific solo/team weapon maneuvers & manipulation0 – 35Total Exhibition Drill Points(350)Penalty Box Too few Cadets: – 10 per cadet _______ (9 cadets + C/Cmdr. Required)Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______Dropped Weapons: -10 per occurrence _______Seconds over/under time requirement _______(1 point per second – Min 6 min/Max 8 min) Total Penalty Points _______Commander’s EvaluationCommander (Voice/Bearing/Poise)(0-25) ______Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutInspection Total____________(275 Points Max)Unarmed Drill- InspectionSchool Name: _____________________________________Number of Cadets: ____________Commander’s Name: ___________________________________Point RangeJudgesScoreUnit Inspection1. Unity, Snap & Smartness of the Unit0 - 102. Dress/Alignment of the Unit0 - 103. Precision, Hesitation & Anticipation of the Unit0 - 104. Correct Procedures Followed to include Entry/Exit0 - 10Individual Inspections1. Personal Hygiene (to include shave)0 - 252. Position of Attention / overall body position0 - 253. Response to Questions0 - 254. Overall Uniform Preparation & Condition0 - 255. Bearing & Poise0 - 256. Overall Commander Score (Voice/Bearing/Poise)0 - 50Total Points (0-215)Report IN (0-15) ______ Report Out (0-15) ______ Overall Impression (0-30) ______ Total Points (0-60) ______Penalty BoxToo few cadets: – 10 per cadet _______ (9 cadets + C/Cmdr. Required) Total Penalty Points _______Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutRegulation Total___________(350 Points Max)Unarmed Drill- RegulationSchool Name: _______________________________________Number of Cadets: _____________12345??12345TEAM ENTERS & REPORTS IN*??????26. Rear March?????1. Order, Arms??????27. Rear March?????2. Dress Right Dress??????27a. Platoon Halt ?????3. Ready, Front??????28. File from the Right March?????4. Parade Rest ??????28a. Platoon Halt ?????5. Platoon, Attention??????29. Column of Threes to the left March ?????6. Count Off??????30. Column Left March?????7. Double Interval March??????33. Column Left March ?????8. Normal Interval March??????34. Change Step March?????9. Right Face??????34a.Platoon Halt?????10. Left Face??????35. Column 1/2 Left March ?????11. Open Ranks March??????36. Column 1/2 Left March?????12. Close Ranks March??????37. Counter Column March?????13. Left Face??????38. Counter Column March?????14. About Face??????39. Eyes Right ?????15. Left Step March??????40. Ready Front ?????15a. Platoon Halt??????41. Column Left March?????16. Left Face??????42. Column Left March?????17. About Face??????42a. Platoon Halt?????18. Right Step March??????43. Close Interval March ?????18 a. Platoon Halt ??????44. Normal Interval March?????19. About Face??????44a. Forward March ?????20. Right Face??????45. Change Step March?????20a. Forward March??????46. Rear March?????21. Column Right March??????47. Rear March ?????22. Column Right March??????48. Left Flank March?????23. Left Flank March??????48a. Platoon Halt?????24. Right Flank March??????25. Column Left March??????TEAM REPORTS OUT & EXITSTotal Points (0-240)Penalty Box Too few Cadets: – 10 per cadet _______ (9 cadets + C/Cmdr. Required)Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______Improper Sequence: -5 per occurrence _______ Total Penalty Points _______Report IN (0-15) ______ Report Out (0-15) ______Overall Impression (0-30) ______Commander (Voice/Bearing/Poise) (0-50) ______ Total Points (0-110) ______Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutExhibition Total____________(375 Points Max)Unarmed Drill- ExhibitionSchool Name: ____________________________________Number of Cadets: ______________Judged Item:Description of Judged Item: Possible PointsJUDGE SCOREOVERALL IMPRESSIONOverall routine presentation 0 – 30Report InAll movements to HJ and verbal report-in0 – 20Report OutVerbal report-out and all movements to leave drill floor0 – 20Floor CoverageMeaningful drill activity occurring on % of entire floor0 – 20Cadet APPEARANCE Uniform / overall cadet preparation & presentation0 – 20MILITARY FLAVORRoutine proudly befits a military JROTC competition0 – 40Movement DIFFICULTYRoutine as presented required MUCH PRACTICE!0 – 40Movement PRECISIONExacting, teamwork and/or solo work – “anti-sloppy”0 – 40Movement VARIETYDiversity of movements to display overall excellence0 – 40SHOWMANSHIPFlair, style and game face that turns heads / rivets watchers0 – 40Cadet BEARING Supreme effort, snap and concentration in the routine0 – 40Total Exhibition Drill Points(350)Judge’s Signature: _______________________Penalty Box Too few Cadets: – 10 per cadet _______ (9 cadets + C/Cmdr. Required)Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______Dropped Weapons: -10 per occurrence _______Seconds over/under time requirement _______(1 point per second – Min 6 min/Max 8 min) Total Penalty Points _______Commander’s EvaluationCommander (Voice/Bearing/Poise)(0-25) ______ 2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutRegulation Total___________(325 Points Max) Color Guard – Male/Co-Ed School Name: ___________________________________A 5 second pause must be maintained after executing a BOLD UPPERCASE COMMANDColor Guard SequencePoint RangeJudgesScore 1. Uncase Colors 20-50 2. Report In 1 0-20 3.Colors Reverse March (forward march)0-10 4.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-10 5.Colors Reverse March (forward march)0-10 6.COLORS HALT 7.Order Arms0-10 8.Parade Rest0-10 9.Colors Attention0-1010.CARRY COLORS0-1011.Forward March12.Right Wheel March (forward march)0-1013.Right Wheel March (forward march)0-1014.Colors Reverse March (forward march)0-1015.Eyes Right0-1016.Ready Front0-1017.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1018.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1019.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1020.COLORS HALT21. Report Out 30-20OVERALL UNIT IMPRESSION0-351 Report In - scoring for all movements necessary to front / center the colors on the head judge & verbally report in.2 Uncase Colors - scoring for all necessary movements required to uncase the colors.3 Report Out - scoring for the verbal report out and the necessary movements used to remove the unit from the floor.Total Points 0-275Penalty Box Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______ Total Penalty Points _______Commander’s EvaluationCommander (Voice/Bearing/Poise)(0-50) ______Judge’s Signature: __________________________________t 2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutRegulation Total___________(325 Points Max) Color Guard - Female School Name: ________________________________A 5 second pause must be maintained after executing a BOLD UPPERCASE COMMANDColor Guard SequencePoint RangeJudgesScore 1. Uncase Colors 2 0-50 2. Report In 1 0-20 3.Colors Reverse March (forward march) 0-10 4.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-10 5.Colors Reverse March (forward march)0-10 6.COLORS HALT 7.Order Arms0-10 8.Parade Rest0-10 9.Colors Attention0-1010.CARRY COLORS0-1011.Forward March12.Right Wheel March (forward march)0-1013.Right Wheel March (forward march)0-1014.Colors Reverse March (forward march)0-1015.Eyes Right0-1016.Ready Front0-1017.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1018.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1019.Left Wheel March (forward march)0-1020.COLORS HALT21. Report Out 30-20OVERALL UNIT IMPRESSION0-351 Report In - scoring for all movements necessary to front / center the colors on the head judge & verbally report in.2 Uncase Colors - scoring for all necessary movements required to uncase the colors.3 Report Out - scoring for the verbal report out and the necessary movements used to remove the unit from the floor.Total Points 0-275Penalty Box Boundary Violations: -5 per occurrence _______ Total Penalty Points _______Commander’s EvaluationCommander (Voice/Bearing/Poise)(0-50) ______Judge’s Signature________________________________Drill and Ceremony Questions1. What is a muster formation ?a ceremonial company formation to call roll or determine accountability of personnel .2. What are the two rest movements given during a march ?“at ease march” and “route step march” .3. What are the four rests executed from the halt position ?parade rest, at ease, stand at ease, and rest .4. At route step march, what command brings you back to attention ?“quick time march” . ( attention” – usn & usmc)5. Does the U.S. flag ever dip when passing in review ?no .6. What is the length of an arm swing when marching ?9 to the front and 6 to the rear –usa & usaf,( 6 front-3 rear – usn & usmc)7. From the halt, what movements start with the right foot ?“right step march”, “ about face”, and “close interval march” (also close, march – usaf)8. What is a drill command ?an oral order of the commander or leader .9. Who is the only person in a formation that is never out of step ?the guide .10. Define the following :cadence-the uniform step and rythm in marching .rank-a single line of men side by side .file-a single line of men one behind the other .interval-lateral space between elements .distance-space between elements in a column or file .11. What is the length of a marching step and a half-step ?a marching step is 30 inches, and a half-step is 15 inches .( 24 inches and 12 inches – usaf)12. How is a marching step measured ?heel to heel.13. What command is given that will permitt a soldier to talk while in formation ?“rest” if stationary; “route step, march” if marching .14. How many degrees is the head turned when the command “eyes right” is given ?forty-five degrees .15. Does everyone eyes right on the command ?no, the right file (base file -usaf) continues to look forward .16. To bring a group to halt when executing left or right step, on what foot do you give the command “halt” ?movement is executed in two counts, the prepatory command when the heels are together, and the command of execution the next time the heels are together .17. What is the publication that covers drill and ceremony ?FM 3-21.5 (usa), mco p5060.20 (usn & usmc), afm 36-2203 (usaf)18. What is accomplished by praticing dismounted drill ?team-work, confidence, pride alertness, attention to detail, esprit de crps and discipline .19. What two commands may be given to bring a unit or other individuals to attention ?the commands “fall in “ and “attention” .20. Who is solely responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard ?the unit command sergeant major (in the air force, it is the color guard ncoic)21. What are the two types of platoon formation ?line formation and column formation . (in the air force there are four types – inverted line formation and inverted column formation also)22. What is the cadence of “quick time “ and “double time” ?120 and 180 counts or steps per minute .23. What are the two parts of most drill commands ?prepatory command and command of execution .24. What is the length of a right or left step ?15 inches . (12 inches – usaf)25. How many vollies of rifle fire are there at a millitary funeral ?three .Color Guard Questions1. When a president or past president of the U.S. dies, how long is the flag flown at half-staff ? thirty days . 2. When the national flag is worn-out, how is it disposed of ? the stars section is cut from the flag and then both sections are burned together . 3. When can the flag be flown upside-down ? in times of emergency . 4. What does retreat mean ? retirement of the colors from the day’s activities . (usaf: honors to the flag and the end of the duty day’s activities.) 5. After folding the flag at a funeral, what should be showing ? the stars . 6. How many steps will an individual hold a salute after passing the national flag ? six steps . 7. At what interval does a color guard march at ? close interval . 8. How far in front of the color company do the colors halt ? 10 steps . (usaf: 12 paces) 9. Does the color guard ever execute rear march ? no . 10. What are the three (3) types of flags normally flown and their respective sizes? storm- 5x9-1/2 feet . usaf: base – 10 x 19 ft post- 10x19 feet . usaf: all purpose – 9 x 5 ft garrison- 20x 38 feet . usaf: ceremonial – 9 x 5-1/2 ft 11. What do the colors of the flag represent ? red - hardiness and valor white - purity and innocence blue - vigilance, perseverance and justice 12. How long is reveille played ? 20 seconds . 13. How many national colors can be present during a review, parade or honor guard ceremony ? one 14. Can the national colors render a salute ? no, with the exception of naval vessels when, upon receiving a salute of this type from a vessel registered by a nation formally recognized by the united states, must return the salute . 15. When is the garrison flag displayed ? on holidays and other special occasions. usaf: n/a 16. What are the three (3) terms used in military service for the national flag ? colors : a flag carried by dismounted units, supreme commanders and certain general officers standards : carried by mounted troops ensign : flag flown from a ship 17. What is a guidon ? the small swallow-tailed flag normally carried by a company, troop or battery . 18. How should the flag be flown on memorial day ? the flag is flown at half-staff until noon, then at noon is raised to full-staff . 19. Where is the U.S. flag displayed when a number of flags are displayed in a row ? the U.S. flag will be at the right of the line, to the left of the observers . 20. Where is the U.S. flag displayed when a number of flags are grouped and displayed from staffs radiating from a single point ? the U.S. flag will be at the center of the line, at the highest point. 2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-Out Physical Fitness1. The physical fitness competition will consist of a male and a female event. Coed teams will not be allowed. If schools enter more than one team per event only one team will contribute points to the Grand Champion/Superintendent’s trophies. Additional teams may compete for event or individual awards.2. Teams will consist of four male or four female members. A captain will be designated for each team. Appropriate athletic clothing is authorized. Spiked, cleated, or studded shoes will not be used. Competitors must have a waiver to compete.3. Exercises: The following will be conducted in the order listed:A. Pull-ups (MALES) // Flexed-arm Hang (FEMALES)B. Standing Long JumpC. 4 X 100 Shuttle Run4. Team captains will report to the physical fitness chief judge table no later than 10 minutes prior to scheduled starting time. Competition will be conducted in the order listed above. Two teams will compete at one time with all participants competing in the same event at the same time. Teams should be warmed up when events start since no time is allowed for warm-ups. 5. Exercise Descriptions: (Score Sheet Attached)a. Pull-ups (MALES): Cadets will assume the hanging position on the bar using either an overhand grasp or underhand grip. Cadets begin the exercise by first raising their body until the chin is over the bar without touching it. To complete one repetition, the body must be lowered to the full-hang starting position. During each repetition, the body must not swing, legs must not kick or bend, and the pull must not be jerky. Flexed-arm Hang (FEMALES): The cadet will begin this/her exercise by grasping the bar with their hands, shoulder with apart – using either an overhand grasp or underhand grip. At the command “ready, go,” the cadet will raise their chin above the bar. Kicking and other body movements are not permitted while the cadets are on the bar. Time will begin on the command “go” and stop when the cadet’s chin rests on the bar, the chin tilts backwards to keep it above the bar, or the chin falls below the level of the bar. Scoring is to the nearest second.b. Standing Long Jump: With the toes of both feet positioned at the takeoff line, cadet jumps forward as far as possible. No preliminary step or hop may precede the jump. The cadet may bend knees, lower and raise body, swing arms and bring heels off the floor while preparing to jump (feet may not leave the ground completely except during the jump). Jump is measured from the take off line to the rearmost point (heel or other body part at landing).c. 4 X 100 Shuttle Run: Each participant will run from a start point to a cone 50 yards away, run around the cone, and return to the start point where they will hand off a baton to the next competitor. Runners must not touch the cone.2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutMale Physical FitnessTeam Total___________School Name: ______________________________Pull Ups Number PointsCadet 1Team Pull Up Score 2 3 4 Standing Long Jump Inches PointsCadet 1Team Long Jump Score 2 3 44 X 100 Relay Time PointsJudge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutFemale Physical FitnessTeam Total___________School Name: ______________________________Flexed-Arm Hang Seconds PointsCadet 1Team Flexed-Arm Hang Score 2 3 4 Standing Long Jump Inches PointsCadet 1Team Long Jump Score 2 3 44 X 100 Relay Time PointsJudge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutSTATEMENT OF WAIVER FORPHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITIONI, _______________________________ (Name of Parent/Guardian), do hereby waive and release any and all claims against the United States Army, South Grand Prairie High School and Grand Prairie ISD, the members of its JROTC Department, and any employees and sponsors who are conducting the competition for any injury to the undersigned competitor during the Grand Prairie Shoot-out Drill Meet.______________________________ ___________ _____________________________Signature of Competitor Date Signature of Parent or Guardian_________________________ ______________________ Print Name of Competitor Name of JROTC Instructor_________________________ ______________________Name of School/JROTC Unit Instructor’s SignatureHome Address of CompetitorEmergency Telephone NumberAdditional Emergency Medical Information (Optional)2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutAcademic Challenge1. Purpose: To provide information on preparation and conduct of the Academic Challenge competition for the Grand Prairie Shoot-Out Drill Competition. 2. General: Academic Challenge is a timed, two-phased (gender neutral) team event, involving a four (4) member team. All members will contribute to the final team score. One cadet must be designated as Team Captain and spokesperson, by a cadre instructor prior to competition. Seven (7) categories (below) have been selected to contain general knowledge questions for any JROTC cadet. Questions have been developed with ONLY ONE possible answer. Coaches may not enter the testing rooms. Phase-1 is an individual examination consisting of 20 questions from all categories. Strict procedures will be observed and cadets talking and/or making verbal gestures will be disqualified. The test will be conducted and graded on the Classroom Performance System (CPS) and each question will have a time limit. The time limit for all CPS exams will be determined by the NCOIC and posted at the entrance to the test area prior to testing. Each cadet will be assigned one CPS remote to take the examination. Cadets will be given instructions on how to operate CPS prior to testing.Phase-2 is a Team competition consisting of a jeopardy round with questions derived from several different categories. The Cadets will be allowed to huddle and collaborate on each response and must give the response within the allotted time. Categories: Leadership Customs & Courtesies Drill & Ceremony Military History U.S. Flags Citizenship Current Events Phase I. “Individual Examination.” Teams will report to the “holding area” at Station #1, NLT 10 minutes before start time. Upon entering the testing area, no talking will be allowed, except for the Captain responding to the Judge doing the briefing on administrative procedures. ONLY ONE answer is possible per question. Teams will be allotted ten (10) minutes to answer the 20 questions. The exam will consist of questions from all categories. Any violation of examination, or competition protocols will be grounds for team disqualification. The Team Captain will have 2-minutes to move his/her team to the next station. Scoring will be completed upon departure. Each individual team member’s exam will be scored, then sub-totaled and combined with Phase-2 for the overall team score. Phase II. “Team Jeopardy.” Captains must arrive at Station #2 within the time allotted and report to the Judge. One member must be identified as “Spokesperson” for all team answers. Upon entering the testing area, no talking will be allowed, except for the Captain responding to the Judge doing the briefing on administrative procedures. The team will be given one additional minute for final preparations. The team will respond to as many questions as possible during the time limit. Fifteen (15) seconds will be allowed for each response. The team is allowed to huddle and collaborate on each response; the designated spokesperson must give the response within the allotted time; then remain quiet for the next question. This process will repeat itself until all responses are complete. Any violation of examination, or competition protocols will be grounds for team disqualification. Upon dismissal the Captain will immediately move the team from the testing area. No loitering will be allowed. Scoring will be completed upon departure. The team jeopardy exam will be scored, then again sub-totaled, and combined with Phase-I for the overall team score. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: -All contestants will be under strict orders to avoid any discussion of testing to ANYONE.-Uniform: Military uniform as designated by unit instructor.-No loitering in the “testing site” after competition.2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutTeam Total__________Academic Challenge School Name: __________________________________Team MembersIndividual Exam Score1. ___________________________________2. ___________________________________3. ___________________________________4. ___________________________________Team Exam Total__________Jeopardy Total__________Judge’s Signature: _______________________2013 Grand Prairie Shoot-OutMarksmanship 1. General: The South Grand Prairie JROTC Program will run a Postal Match for the marksmanship competition this year. The match is a 4X3X10 IAW rule 5.3.5, Team Events. All team members must be members of your JROTC program. No individual may compete on more than one team or compete in more than 1 rifle category. To qualify you may fire on any 10 meter range available. Match target is AR 5/10. Schools provide their own targets for this postal match. Label the top right corner with the School Name, Shooters Name, Rifle Category, and Position (i.e. prone). Targets must be received at South Grand Prairie High School NLT 22 Nov 2013. Each school will provide a cover sheet with the targets which will provide the names of the cadets and the category for that set of targets. This must be typed for ease in recognition of the cadets names.2. Rules: National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules apply.3. Team Composition:Teams will be composed of 4 firing members. The four scores will determine the teams aggregate score. There will be no composite (two or more schools) teams and no shooter may fire on more than one team in each category (i.e.: the same shooter may not fire in both the precision and sporter categories). 4. Rifles, Equipment , and Targets:a. The cal .177 precision pellet air rifle and the NRA 1/10 air rifle target will be used. b. Approved sporter air rifles are the Daisy M853/953/753 (pneumatic), Daisy M888 or Avanti 887(CO2), and Crossman M2000 (CO2) and others meeting the same standards.. The following modifications are allowed:(1) Stock may be permanently lengthened or shortened.(2) Other authorized equipment is limited to shooting mat/ kneeling roll/1” web sling and shooting glove.(3) A maximum of 2 sweatshirts may be worn.(4) No shooting jackets are allowed in the Sporter category.(5) Shoes must be normal street or light athletic type in the Sporter category. 5. Course of Fire: 10 rounds each in prone, standing, and kneeling. The number of sighting shots is unlimited. No more than 55 minutes should be allowed to complete the course. ................
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