Department of the Army



Department of the Army

US ARMY JROTC

GOLDEN EAGLES BATTALION

CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

509 fOREST HILL PARKWAY

BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

732 269-1100 Ext 361

Fax 732 269-0703

CRHS-JROTC-SAI 11 July 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR JROTC Drill Commanders/Coaches/Cadets

SUBJECT: JROTC Drill Competition

1. COMMANDER'S INTENT:

A. To conduct the Annual Central Regional HS Drill Competition at Central Regional High School, Bayville, New Jersey, on Saturday, 6 January, 2018, beginning at 8 a.m. (08:00) and ending no later than 4 p.m.(16:00) Snow date, make up will be 3 February 2018.

B. There a couple things we expect to do different for this drill competition. We will generally follow the brigade format governing an unarmed category and selecting a winner in each of these categories. Additionally, there will be exhibition dill in this competition. (Platoon, Squad or duel will be acceptable, only one trophy will be provided)

2. OBJECTIVES:

a. To provide regional high school JROTC programs the opportunity to compete in a

program of regulation drill.

b. To promote esprit de corps, teamwork and self-confidence among JROTC cadets.

c. To serve as a recruiting and retention vehicle for JROTC programs.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Central Regional HS Coordinator:

(1) Monitor drill competitions between units.

(2) Invite civilian and military dignitaries to the CRHS drill competition.

(3) Ensure all competition evaluators understand standards for each event.

(4) Publish Drill Commands

b. JROTC Instructors:

(1) SAIs/AIs are encouraged to field drill teams, and participate in competition IAW this MOI.

(2) Ensure teams meet eligibility criteria set by the AR and CCR 145-2 and have training for each event prior to entering competition. Only cadets meeting the following requirements may participate in this drill competition.

(a) Full time High School students.

(b) Enrolled in JROTC.

(c) Volunteer for the drill team.

(d) Have a High School GPA of at least 2.0

c. Personnel:

(1) HOST: Central Regional HS Staff/Cadets

(2) GRADERS: USA Recruiters/Senior Cadets-Irvington HS

4.

d. Central Regional High School JROTC. Host and assist with support for competition to include establishing/running a concession stand.

4. CEREMONIES AND AWARDS:

a. Ceremonies:

1) Competition will end with a closing ceremony.

Awards: (1) As a minimum, drill competition trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each event.

5. Safety:

a. Responsibility: Commanders/Instructors at every echelon are responsible for conducting a continuous, rigorous safety program ensuring that adequate provisions for safe practices and safe physical standards are incorporated into all aspects of training (see Cadet

Command Regulation 385-1, Training Safety and U.S. Army First Region Safety MOI).

6. Point of contact for this headquarters is MSG Grant (Ret.) US Army, phone 732-269-1100 Ext 361, Fax 732 269-1793

Encls 1. List of Events

2. Registration Form

3. Score sheet/grading instructions

4. Rules of Engagement

a. Team Inspection

b. Color Guard

c. Regulation Drill PLT

d. New Cadet Basic Drill

e. Individual Knock Out

5. Floor Dimensions

6. Schedule

DRILL COMPETITION 6 JAN 18

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

13 Person Team Inspections without Arms

13 Person Unarmed Platoon Drill

Color Guard (LET 1 Only)

Color Guard (Open All LET Level)

7 Person Unarmed Squad Drill (All LET Level)

LET 1 Unarmed Squad Drill

Unarmed Exhibition

Individual Knockout Competition

LET 1 SQUAD SCORES WILL BE COUNTED FOR OVERALL MEET 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE; THE TEAM INSPECTION SCORE WILL BE USED AS A TIE BREAKER, IF NECESSARY.

Department of the Army

US ARMY JROTC

GOLDEN EAGLES BATTALION

CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

509 fOREST HILL PARKWAY

BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

732 269-1100 Ext 361

Fax 732 269-0703

SCHOOL___________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON____________________________PHONE _____________

WE WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

THE TEAM INSPECTION AND COLOR GUARD ARE MANDATORY, ALL OTHER EVENTS ARE OPTIONAL.

1. ______INSPECTION-WITHOUT ARMS (MANDATORY)

2. ______ UNARMED PLATOON DRILL

3. ______ UNARMED SQUAD (Open to all LET level)

4. ______ UNARMED SQUAD (LET 1 ONLY)

5. ______ COLOR GUARD (Open all LET Level)

6. ______COLOR GUARD (LET 1 Only)

7. ______INDIVIDUAL KNOCKOUT DRILL WITHOUT ARMS

8. ______ UNARMED EXHIBITION

ENTRY FEE IS $150.00 PER SCHOOL, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "Central Regional High School JROTC PROGRAM". Any school needing two rooms please inform me ASAP.

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE NLT 22 December 2017. PLEASE SUBMIT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK FOR $150.00

TEE SHIRTS WITH NAME OF SCHOOLS ATTENDING WILL BE ON SALE

CAFTERIA WILL BE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

1. Administration

a. Participation: Teams may consist of males, females or mixed. All teams will compete according to the same standards (i.e. no "female or male only category for scoring).

b. Competition requirements: Enclosure 1 lists the events to be conducted. Schools can enter only one team or individual per event.

c. Drill Area Dimensions

(1) Platoon 80’ x 90' (standard basketball court w/overruns)

(2) Squad: 90’ x 50'

(3) Color Guard: 60’ X 60' (1/2 basketball court)

d. Weapons: Teams will perform with the M-1903 or the M-1 Demilitarized Drill Rifle. Dummy .45 or 9MM caliber weapons or bayonets will not be used. Penalty points will be assessed for violation of this provision.

e. Uniforms: Uniform for regulation Drill will be the Junior ROTC issued Class A or ASU uniforms with accessories (e.g. name tags, insignia, ribbons, etc.), as described in chapter 6, Cadet Command Regulation 670-1, dated 17 September 1993. Cadets from military institutes may wear uniforms prescribed by the institution. This memorandum specifically prohibits the wearing of leggings, gloves, web belts, scarves, chrome helmets, boots, berets, etc. for competition. An exception to this requirement allows the harness and ammo belt (white or olive drab, leather or web) to be worn by all color guard members.

f. Unit Size:

(1) Platoon: Platoons will be composed of at least 13 individuals (including the platoon leader). All platoons for regulation drill will be organized in three squads. Schools are limited to one entry in each of the platoon categories.

(2) Squad: Squad will be composed of at least 7 members (including the squad leader). Schools are limited to one entry in each of the squad categories.

2. Competition Guidelines

a. The standard cadence for regulation Drill is 118 to 122 steps per minute.

b. IMPORTANT NOTE: Units competing with the incorrect number of cadets will incur a 25-point per cadet penalty on the score sheet of the Head Judge. No unit will be allowed to compete in any team event with over two cadets missing from the numbers prescribed above.

TEAM INSPECTION

1. General Information

Teams will formulate their Unit Inspection Team. The unit will be formed with 3 squads of 4 cadets each and centered on the Head Judge.

For the Unarmed Inspection, the Cadet Commander halts the platoon and then will command, “Open Ranks, March, Dress Right, Dress, Ready Front”, execute an About Face, salute and Report In to the Head Judge with the unit at attention. Do not have the unit salute the Head Judge in Unit Inspection. After the report in, the Head Judge will tell the Cadet Commander to “take me through the inspection.” Commander will bring formation to parade rest during the conduct of the inspection, each cadet individually will come to the position of attention when the inspector steps in front of them and remain so until the inspector steps away to the next cadet. When the Head Judge finishes inspecting the 1st squad, the Cadet Commander will return to the position in front of the unit and face the unit. When all judging has concluded, the Cadet Commander will then execute an “About Face,” salute and verbally report out. The Head Judge will return the salute and dismiss the Commander. The Commander then executes an “About Face”, closes ranks and executes the correct “File” or Column of Files” command to exit the inspection area.

2. Alignment.

See the diagram below to see correct alignment of the platoon for both armed and unarmed inspection.

X X X O- Head Judge

O CC X X X CC- Cadet Commander

X X X

X X X

3. Related Inspection Matters

a. Male hair length should correspond to the team's particular service regulations. No hair may touch the collar. Females with long hair will have their hair "put -up" to ensure conformity to the service manual in use by the cadet. General appearance should be well groomed and uniforms should be well prepared.

b. Teams will be inspected using their own uniforms as the standard. The way one looks is the way they all should look.

c. Leather shoes or corfram shoes are appropriate wear for all portions of the competition. While corframs are comparatively easy to maintain, leather shoes will require a great deal more effort to achieve the same appearance and must be so maintained. Should corfram shoes be worn, the judging standard will demand absolute perfection to achieve the same score as well-maintained leather shoes.

4. Cadet Verbal Responses

Inspection will include questions to determine a cadet's poise, confidence, overall military, government, and historical knowledge, along with specific questions about their service branch. Examples of possible questions include the following:

a. Names of present and very recent past Presidents and vice-presidents.

b. Questions about any ribbons, medals, etc. found on the cadet's uniform.

c. The cadet's school name, school nickname, school Principal's name, SAI.

d. Home-state capital, nation capital

e. Common knowledge of current events

f. Mission of JROTC

g. Five colors on a military map

h. Inspecting Judges’ rank

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Judges will ask questions during inspection they do not expect the cadet to answer correctly, if at all. Do not allow your cadets to become flustered by this line of questioning, thus losing their military bearing! If a cadet does not know the answer to any question posed to him/her, a strong "The cadet does not know, sir!" or any similar statement taught in your program will be the best response possible.

While it is rare, a judge may incorrectly apply a regulation from their service to that of your team's service branch. If your cadets feel a rule has been incorrectly applied to their unit, DO NOT LET THEM BELABOR THE POINT WITH THE JUDGES DURING INSPECTION! If the judge presses a point a cadet feels is incorrect, the correct response should be sir, I have been instructed that "thus & so" is correct". DO NOT LOSE MILITARY BEARING! Should this occur, the SAI or AI should, (after completing the inspection process), immediately contact the judging director and discuss the incident. He will then contact the judge and ensure the score sheets reflect the correct rule interpretation and scoring.

COLOR GUARD

1. General Information

All required movements in this event must be done. Only extra movements required to complete any movement prescribed in this sequence are allowed.

2. Color Guard Regulations

All Color Guard units at the competition must contain 4 cadets only. Of these, two cadets will bear arms and two cadets will bear flags. The National colors will be the senior flag with a state flag, service flag, or other appropriate flag used as the second color. No flag may measure less than 3' x 5' in total exterior dimension. Flagstaffs will be standard regulation type IAW AR 840-10, dtd. 1 Nov 1998 Para 8-1.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The structure and armed nature of two of the four color guard cadets doesn't differ between the Armed and Unarmed divisions of the competition. These division names are not reflective of the drill team composition. They are utilized only to distinguish the competition division the team has entered.

3. Judging & Scoring

a. The Color Guard Head Judge will be stationed on the left side perimeter of the drill area. The sequence for Color Guard is comprised of numerous graded movements, each varying between 0-20 points, along with an Overall Impression score yielding a 300 point total per score sheet.

b. Given that a large portion of the skill in executing Color Guard is marching in cadence (with appropriate penalty deductions for improper cadence), it should be noted that there is No cadence counting allowed in either of these events. Any team found counting cadence in a Color Guard performance will be accessed the maximum cadence penalty allowed (40 points).

REGULATION DRILL

1. General Information

All of the Regulation Drill movement must be done regardless of the team's service affiliation in the order they are listed.

2. Judging & Scoring

a. The Regulation sequence is comprised of many scoring opportunities, worth between 0 and 5 points each. Also, teams will receive additional points for their report in and report out, and for the judges' overall impression of the drill.

b. While the execution of many of these movements are challenging, they can be executed with sufficient practice. The unit's ability to perform this sequence without extra commands, utilizing the 30-inch step where required, is vital to a team's success.

c. The Regulation Drill Head Judge will be stationed on the left side of the drill area entrance against the inside perimeter of the drill area. The Head Judge working the Regulation Drill will be responsible for event scoring, as well as counting cadence and deduction for any boundary, movement- pause, or other violations.

d. The overall conduct of the drill meet will be addressed through FM 3-21.5 dtd July 2003.

e. Given that a large portion of the skill in executing Regulation Drill is marching in cadence (with appropriate penalty deductions for improper cadence), it should be noted that there is NO cadence counting allowed in either of these events. Any team found counting cadence in Regulation Drill will receive the maximum cadence penalty allowed (40 points).

f. Penalties will be assessed as follows:

(1) Improper Uniform 40 Points

(2) Incorrect Size of Unit 25 Points

(3) Counting Cadence 40 Points

(4) Boundary Violations 5 Points

g. Platoons will remain configured in 3 squads. Squads may form 2 Teams, but will begin and end as a single squad

INDIVIDUAL KNOCK - OUT

(UNARMED ONLY)

1. Each school may enter as many cadets as it wants. Tickets for knockout will be sold in the cafeteria or venders at the price of $2.00 per ticket. Individuals will be checked in, by name, by their cadre at the scoring table.

2. There will be no talking by cadets while in formation. If a cadet cannot hear a command, he/she will raise their LEFT hand and remain in place until contacted by a Judge.

3. Prior to the actual competition the judge who will be giving the commands will give five (5) practice commands to allow the formation to get used to his/her voice volume, etc.

4. There will be NO time limit. The event will continue until a clear 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner is chosen.

5. Once an individual has been eliminated he/she will leave the drill area in silence. Appeals will not be entertained.

6. Commands that may be given during this event are:

ATTENTION ORDER ARMS

PARADE REST DRESS RIGHT DRESS

STAND AT EASE READY FRONT

RIGHT FACE RIGHT STEP MARCH

LEFT FACE LEFT STEP MARCH

ABOUT FACE HALT

PRESENT ARMS

AT CLOSE INTERVAL, DRESS RIGHT DRESS

7. The speed at which commands are issued will be at the discretion of the Drill Master; however, the speed can be expected to increase as the event moves toward conclusion.

8. Considering the nature of this event, particular attention must be paid to the smallest of details; for example, to include but not limited to:

Feet at a 45degree angle (ATTENTION)

Thumbs along the seam of the trousers (ATTENTION)

Palm of the right hand facing outward (PARADE REST)

Upper arm horizontal (HAND SALUTE)

15-inch step (Backward March)

12-inch step (Right/Left Step March)

9. All cadets should be briefed on the procedures before the events begin.

10. The teams will be placed in the drill area by the event Head Judge. When all teams are in place, the Drill Master will commence his commands.

|UNARMED| | | | | |

|PLATOON| | | | | |

| | | | | | |

| |5 sec pause for bold commands | | | |

|1 |UNCASE COLORS (2) |0-100 |  | | |

|2 |REPORT IN (1) |0-15 |  | | |

|3 |COLORS REVERSE MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|4 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|5 |LEFT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | |1. Report In - scoring for |

|6 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | |all movements necessary to |

|7 |COLORS REVERSE MARCH |0-5 |  | |front/center the colors on the |

|8 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | |head judge &verbally report in |

|9 |COLORS HALT |  |  | |  |

|10 |ORDER ARMS |0-10 |  | |2. Uncase Colors - scoring |

|11 |PARADE REST |0-10 |  | |for necessary movements |

|12 |COLORS ATTENTION |0-10 |  | |required to uncase the colors |

|13 |CARRY COLORS |0-10 |  | |  |

|14 |FORWARD MARCH |  |  | |3. Report Out - scoring for the |

|15 |RIGHT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | |verbal report out and the |

|16 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | |necessary movements used |

|17 |RIGHT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | |to remove the unit from the |

|18 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | |floor |

|19 |COLORS REVERSE MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|20 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|21 |EYES RIGHT |0-10 |  | | |

|22 |READY FRONT |0-10 |  | | |

|23 |LEFT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|24 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|25 |LEFT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|26 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|27 |LEFT WHEEL MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|28 |FORWARD MARCH |0-5 |  | | |

|29 |COLORS HALT |  |  | | |

|30 |REPORT OUT |0-15 |  | | |

|31 |OVERALL UNIT IMPRESSION |0-50 |  | | |

|  |  |  |  | | |

| | | | | | |

Unarmed Inspection

Team: ________________________________________

Judge - # ______

|Part i: |point |judge’s |

| |range |score |

|A: Commander | | |

| 1. Correct Commands |0 - 10 | |

| 2. Correct Procedure |0 - 10 | |

| 3. Command Voice |0 - 10 | |

| 4. Bearing & Poise |0 - 10 | |

|B: Team | | |

| 1. Unity, Snap & Smartness |0 - 20 | |

| 2. Distance, Interval & Cover |0 - 20 | |

| 3. Precision, Hesitation & Anticipation |0 - 20 | |

| 4. Entry/Exit Procedures (Impression) |0 - 20 | |

|Part II: | | |

|A: Individual Inspections | | |

| 1. Headgear/Footgear |0 - 20 | |

| 2. Personal Hygiene (to include shave) |0 - 20 | |

| 3. Position of Attention/overall body position |0 - 20 | |

| 4. Response to Questions |0 - 40 | |

| 5. Overall Uniform Preparation & Condition |0 - 40 | |

| 6. Bearing & Poise |0 - 40 | |

|Inspection Grand Total | | |

| |Penalty - 25 points per missing cadet |

|Judge’s Name:__________________________ | |

| |Total cadets present = _______ |

|Judge’s Notes: |(if less than 13 total cadets) |

| | |

|Total possible (300) ____________ |Total penalty points - ________ |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |_______________________ |

2015 Army JROTC National Drill Championships

Unarmed Division – Team Exhibition

School Name: «School_Name»

Team Name: «Team_Name»

|Judge # |Max |Poor* |Av|Exceptional |

| |Points | |er| |

| | | |ag| |

| | | |e | |

|REPORT IN |15 |1 |4 – 12 |

|Verbal report in; all movements to enter floor & report in to HJ | |- | |

| | |3 | |

|Total Exhibition Drill Points 330 | | | |

*Any score in the POOR category above MUST have details written below

Judge’s Name: _____________________________________

Judge’s Notes:

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

TEE SHIRTS WITH NAME OF SCHOOLS ATTENDING WILL BE ON SALE

CAFTERIA WILL BE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

0630-0800 SETUP/CADETS ARRIVE

0800-0820 INSTRUCTOR/SENIOR CADET IN-BRIEF

0820-0840 OPEN CEREMONY (PRINCIPAL AND OR SUPERINTENDENT)

1030-1300 CADETS WILL EAT WHEN IT IS CONDUCICE TO THEM

0840- 1430 DRILL COMPETITION BEGINS (ROUND ROBIN FORMAT)

1430-1500 CLOSING CEREMONY

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