HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JROTC DEPARTMENT
BLUEBONNET DRILL COMPETITION
SY 2016 - 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose / 1General Instructions / 2
Recommendations and Comments / 3
Greater Houston Area Map / 4
Site Plan / 5
Entry Form / 6-7
Participants in More Than One Event / 8
Trophies and Medallions / 9 - 11
Awards Point System / 12 - 14
Appendix A – Drill Team Competition / A-1 thru A-7
A. Concept / A-1 and A-2
B. Execution / A-2
1. Registration / A-2
2. Inspection Preparation Area / A-2
3. Inspection / A-2 to A-4
4. Regulation / A-4 and A-5
5. Exhibition / A-5 to A-6
Appendix B – Color Guard Competition / B-1 thru B-3
1. – 6. General / B-1 to B-2
7. Reporting In and Phase I - Inspection / B-2
8. Phase II - Performance / B-2 and B-3
9. Tie Breaker / B-3
Appendix C – Air Rifle Competition / C-1 thru C-2
A. Concept / C-1
B. Execution / C-1 and C-2
Appendix D – Physical Fitness Competition / D-1
Appendix E – Ranger Swim Competition / E-1 thru E-2
A. General Information / E-1
B. Concept / E-1
C. Clothing and Equipment / E-1
D. Scoring System / E-2
E. Waiver Forms / E-2
Appendix F – Academic Competition / F-1 thru F-3
A.1 – 3 General Information / F-1
4. Phase I – Oral Presentation / F-1 and F-2
5. Phase II – Current/Recent Events and
Personal Evaluation / F-2 and F-3
Drill Team Competition Appendix A Tabs
(ALL TABS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OPERATIONS WEBSITE)
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A-A Drill Field Layout
A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)
A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)
A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)
A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)
A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Penalty & Cadence Score Sheet
A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)
A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)
A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)
Color Guard Competition Appendix B Tabs
B-A Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (HJ)
B-B Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (J2)
B-C Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (HJ)
B-D Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (J2)
B-E Color Guard Inspection Score Sheet
B-F Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (HJ)
B-G Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (2)
Air Rifle Competition Appendix C Tabs
C-A Rifle Team Statement of Waiver
C-B Cadet Marksmanship Safety Pledge
Physical Fitness Competition Appendix D Tabs
D-A Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B Physical Fitness Score Sheet
Ranger Swim Competition Appendix E Tabs
E-A Ranger Swim Statement of Wavier
E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet
Academic Competition Appendix F Tabs
F-A Oral Presentation Score Sheet (HJ)
F-B Oral Presentation Score Sheet (J2)
F-C Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (HJ)
F-D Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (J2)
DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW
1. PURPOSE. This SOP is published to provide guidelines and pertinent information for organizations and individuals planning to participate in the HISD Bluebonnet Competition Open Drill and Military Skills Meet for SY 16-17. The Bluebonnet takes placeon 24 February 2017 (optional for the Physical Fitness Competition) and 4 March 2017. Special attention should be paid to bold and underlined words and statements.
2. GENERAL
a. The Meet will begin with the Optional Physical Fitness event conducted at NorthsideHigh School on Friday, 24February 2017 located at 1101 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009. All HISD schools participating in the Physical Fitness event must participate in the Friday, 24 February event. No HISD schools will be allowed to participate on Saturday, 4 March. The Physical Fitness events for Saturday 4 March will be conducted for out of district schools only. The Marksmanship Competition will be held on 4 March and will be limited to 30 marksmanship teams. The Meet on 4 March will be held at theChavez High School campus, located at 8501 Howard, Houston, Texas, 77017 and will consist of the following six events:
(1) Drill Team Competition (APPENDIX A)
(2) Color Guard Competition (APPENDIX B)
(3) Marksmanship Team Competition(APPENDIX C)
(4) Physical Fitness Competition (APPENDIX D) Non-HISD Schools Only
(5) Ranger Swim Competition (APPENDIX E)
(6) Academics Competition (APPENDIX F)
b. All events will be offered on a first come, first served basis until each event has reached its maximum capacity. Entries and fees must be received before entries can be confirmed. Entries and fees received after maximum capacity will be placed on standby until 1 February 2017 for the Bluebonnet Meet. If available slots occur after 1 February, we will field the standby teams in the order received. Cancellations that occur after 1 February 2017 are nonrefundable.
c. At enclosure2 is a greater Houston map identifying the location of Chavez High School.
d. At enclosure 1 is the site plan of the Chavez High School campus area. 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 RegistrationCenter.
e. Enclosure 3 is the entry form, which must be completed and returned along with your entry fee, and enclosure 4 on or before 01 February 2017. This information should be mailed to:
HOUSTONINDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTN: JROTC DEPARTMENT
13250 Summit Ridge Dr.
HOUSTON, TX 77085
Checks should be made payable to: JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
f. Dressing rooms / storage areas will be available to accommodate cadets in changing uniforms, etc, (Saturday only). Sponsors are responsible to ensure that rooms are cleaned prior to departure. Team sponsors must see the school site coordinator for room assignments.
g. 01 February 2017 has been established as the NLT date for return of all necessary forms and funds. It is suggested that you enter early because time and space will limit entrants to the first thirty-five (35) schools(marksmanship teams limited to 30 teams). HISD schools planning to enter more than one team per event must contact Operations and Training prior to submitting your registration.
h. There will be no need to verify score sheets as no data center will be operated during the meet.
i. Protests may be submitted to the Meet Director, in writing, within 30 minutes of the alleged violation of the regulation or SOP. Protests must be specific in nature and must cite what was violated by whom and when (which phase). The Meet Director, after discussing the protest with the Head Judge for that phase, will inform the sponsor of his decision.
j. Participants may compete in more than one event except for the Color Guard category. A participant cannot compete on both the primary and secondary color guard teams.If you have Color Guard members participating on drill or other teams; 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 4will be used for this purpose.
k. 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.
l. Inclement Weather – In the event of rain-out conditions forecasted 48 hours in advance, out of town schools will be notified telephonically by this office.
m. A First Aid Station manned by competent medical personnel will be available in the area.
n. Lodging Information - There are a number of lodging facilities within proximity of the meet site (Chavez High School). See enclosure 2 for a map of Houston. Units should contact hotel sales managers and arrange for advance group bookings where competitive rates for rooms to cadets, chaperons, and instructors are offered (Single through quad occupancy).
o. Parking at the Chavez High School campus site is available for POV parking and team bus parking. (See Encl 1) All team bus parking will be routed to the approximate parking areas at Chavez High School. POV parking will be routed to the teacher/staff parking area which is located on the Howard Street side of the school.
p. The competition for physical fitness teams will be conducted beginning at 1600 hours on 24 February 2017 at Northside High School. All HISD schools entering the Physical Fitness Competition will be required to compete on Friday. The Physical Fitness Competition held on Saturday, 4 March will be available for Non-HISD schools only. Both events (Friday, 24 February and Saturday 4 Mar) will be consolidated to compose the Bluebonnet Physical Fitness Competition. The competition for all remaining events will be conducted on 4 March 2017 at Chavez HS. The starting times and sequence of events will be provided to schools approximately seven (7) days prior to the Meet.
q. A reminder to out of town participants – There are many educational, historical, and entertainment sites in the Greater Houston Area. The Johnson Space Center, Reliant Stadium, Minute Maid Park, Landry’s Aquarium, the Kemah Boardwalk, and the Miller Outdoor Theater (free) are listed just to name a few. We recommend you include some of these sites to your itinerary for enjoyment.
r. The category of events and awards to be presented are at enclosure 5. The point system and tiebreaker procedures are at enclosure 6. Due to the amount of scoring and scoring verification, awards will either be picked up at the JROTC district office or shipped to the schools following the competition.
s. Be advised, the (409) 771-7715 phone number at the on-site Meet Headquarters, Chavez High School campus will be manned during the period of competition.
t. Lost and found items will be turned in to the Registration Desk.
u. We look forward to having you with us for the Bluebonnet Drill Meet. I know your teams will compete “with honor, dignity, and pride.” Please feel free to call (713) 967-5227 for additional information or assistance.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS. Recommendations and comments which may improve this event are welcomed.
//ORIGINAL SIGNED//
CORNELL T. MCGHEE
Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired
Director, JROTC Programs
Encl
1 Bluebonnet Site Plan – Chavez High School
2Greater Houston Area Map
3Bluebonnet Competition entry form
4Participants involved in more than one event
5Drill and Military Skills Meet Trophies and Medallions
6Award Point System
Enclosure 1 Site Plan—Cesar E. Chavez High School
1. Registration & Cadet Drop Off—Bus Turnaround
2. Bus Parking—Teachers Parking Lot
3. Evaluator Parking
4. Visitor and Observer Parking—Teachers Parking Lot
5. DataCenter Personnel Parking—Loading Dock
6. Drill Competition Area—Student Parking Lot
7. Physical Fitness Competition Area—Football Field
8. Color Guard Competition Area—Tennis Courts
9. Medical Personnel —Next to Cafeteria
10.Ranger Swim Competition Area—Swimming Pool
11.Academic Competition Area—JROTC Classroom
Greater Houston Area Map
Enclosure 2
CesarE.ChávezHigh School
OUT OF DISTRICT ENTRY FORM
ALL HISD SCHOOLS WILL REGISTER VIA ELECTRONIC FORM
THE REGISTRATION LINK WILL BE POSTED ON THE OPERATIONS WEBSITE NLT: 06 January 2017
DUE NLT 01 February 2017
NAME OF SCHOOL:
BRANCH OF SERVICE:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) -
1.DRILL TEAM COMPETITION ($35.00 per team)
TEAM NAME#MEMBERS TEAM SPONSOR(S)
ARMED SERVICE WEAPON:
ARMED NON-SERVICE WEAPON:
UNARMED:
2. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)
PRIMARYTEAM# ENTERED:
SECONDARY TEAM # ENTERED: __
SPONSOR(S):
3..AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION ($30.00 per team)
TEAM #1: Precision; SporterTEAM #2: Precision; Sporter
(Check appropriate category for participating teams.)
SPONSOR(S):
4.PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)
MALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
FEMALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
SPONSOR(S):
5.RANGER SWIM TEST ($25.00 per team)
MALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
FEMALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
SPONSOR(S):
6.ACADEMIC COMPETITION ($15.00 per individual)
# INDIVIDUALS ENTERED: SPONSORS(S):
NOTE: ALL HISD SCHOOLS WILL REGISTER VIA ELECTRONIC FORM.
COMPETITION# OF TEAMS FEETOTAL
DRILLX $35.00 =
COLOR GUARDX $25.00 =
CAL. 177 AIR RIFLEX $30.00 =
PHYSICAL FITNESSX $25.00 =
RANGER SWIMX $25.00 =
ACADEMICS (PER Indiv)X $15.00 =
GRAND TOTAL=
Scheduling selection for Marksmanship and Physical Fitness teams:
TEAM / 3 March 2017 / 04 March 2017CAL. 177 Air Rifle Team / N/A / Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Physical Fitness Team / Friday (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.) / Non-HISD Schools Only
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
NOTE: Entry fee for cancellations received after 1 February 2017 will not be refunded.
Comments:
______
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Signature of SponsorDate
Enclosure 3
PARTICIPANTS INVOLVED IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT
PLEASE TYPE
SCHOOL
EVENTParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipant
Drill Team SVC WPN
Drill Team NON SVC WPN
Drill Team Unarmed
Color Guard, Primary
Color Guard, Secondary
Air Rifle Team.177 Caliber
Physical Fitness, Male
Physical Fitness, Female
Ranger Swim, Male
Ranger Swim, Female
Academics
COMMENTS:______
______
______
______
______
______
______
List name(s) of participant(s) in the appropriate blanks each event participant is involved in.
This information will be used to assist in preventing conflict in scheduling.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE RETURN THIS FORMDUE NLT 1 February 2017
Enclosure 4
8
TROPHIES AND MEDALLIONS
CATEGORIESTROPHIES & MEDALLIONS AWARDED
A.DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
1.Inspection- Armed (Service Weapon)1
(1st Place only)- Armed (Non Service Weapon)1
- Unarmed1
3
2.Regulation Drill- Armed (Service Weapon)1
(1st Place only)- Armed (Non Service Weapon)1
- Unarmed1
3
3.Exhibition- Armed (Service Weapon)1
(1st Place only)- Armed (Non Service Weapon)1
- Unarmed1
3
4.Overall- Armed (Service Weapon)3
(1st2nd 3rdPlace)- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
9
5.Best Team Commander- Armed (Service Weapon)1
(1st Place only)- Armed (Non Service Weapon)1
- Unarmed1
3
B.COLOR GUARD COMPETITION (Non-gender Specific)
1.Inspection- Primary Color Guard1
(1st Place only)- Secondary Color Guard1
2
2.Performance- Primary Color Guard1
(1st Place only)- Secondary Color Guard1
2
3.Overall- Primary Color Guard3
(1st 2nd 3rd Place)- Secondary Color Guard3
6
9
C..177 AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION
1.Precision Category
a.Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions1
(2) Kneeling - Medallions1
(3) Standing - Medallions1
3
b.High Individual Overall - Medalions3
c.High Team Overall - Trophy3
6
2.Sporter Category
a.Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions1
(2) Kneeling - Medallions1
(3) Standing - Medallions1
3
b.High Individual Overall - Medallions3
c.High Team Overall - Trophy3
6
D.PHYSICAL FITNESS
1.Male Team Overall - Trophy3
2.Female Team Overall - Trophy3
6
3.Male Individual
a.Push-ups - Medallions1
b.Curl-ups - Medallions1
c.One-mile run - Medallions1
e.Male Individual Overall - Medallions3
6
4.Female Individual
a. Push-ups - Medallions1
b. Curl-ups - Medallions1
c. One-mile run - Medallions1
e. Female Individual Overall- Medallions3
6
E.RANGER SWIM
1.Male Team3
2.Female Team3
6
10
F.ACADEMICS
Overall3
H.Overall Meet Champion1
TOTAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED77
Enclosure 5
AWARD POINT SYSTEM
A.POINTS FOR OVERALL TROPHY
1.Events Points*Teams
a. Drill 600 2
b. Color Guard 400 2
c. Rifle Team 3001
d. Physical Fitness6002
e. Ranger Swim 4002
f. Academics 200 1 (Individual)
250010
*Maximum number of teams from each school authorized to compete for the overall trophy.
B. POINTS DISTRIBUTION
1.Drill Team (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
2. Color Guard (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
3. Rifle Team (Designated Team)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
4.Physical Fitness (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
5. Ranger Swim (Designated Teams) -
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
6. Academics (Designated Team)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
C.OVERALL MEET CHAMPIONS TROPHY
To qualify for the Overall Meet Champion Trophy, a school must enter at least five of the six events. This trophy is awarded to the school earning the most points in aIl events entered. (See points at A and B above)
D. SOLO AND DUAL EXHIBITION TROPHIES
Due to limited resources, no Solo or Dual competitions will be conducted during Blue Bonnet 2016.
E.IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE FOLLOWING TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE WILL BE USED:
1.Drill Competition -The team having the greater number of participants OR
Highest score in Regulation Drill OR
Highest score in Team Exhibition OR
Highest score in Inspection
2.Color Guard -Highest total scores on Movement Execution (Performance) OR
Highest total scores on Inspection
3. Rifle Team -The 2014-2016 National Standard Three-Position Air Rules tiebreaker rule will apply 8.6.1, except rule 8.6.2. (shoot off) will not apply.
4. Physical Fitness -Highest total scores in one-mile run OR
Highest total scores in pushups OR
Highest total scores in sit-ups
5. Ranger Swim -Fastest time(s) in the 15-meter swim.
6.Academics -The final score of the chief judge, then the chief judge's overall Effect score, then the Enthusiasm score, in that order, will be used as the tie breaker.
Enclosure 6
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APPENDIX A
DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
A.CONCEPT
1. The drill team competition will consist of three categories of teams: Service Weapon; 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-14demilitarized 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 plateare optional items). However, if the uniform is the JROTC standard service issue it must be worn in compliance with the applicable regulation.
6. Arms, and equipment may be any type approved by the service approving authority. Service Weapon Drill Teams must be armed with either of three demilitarized rifles: M1903, M1, or the M14. Drill team commanders must be armed with either the team rifle or saber/sword with all carrying equipment, saber sling, saber chain and belt. The saber/sword must not leave the hand of the commander—twirling, flipping, or tossing the saber/sword will be penalized. Side arms will not be utilized. However, no uniform or equipment changes will be allowed between phases (gloves, helmets, caps, rifles, guidons, etc.).