5thANNUAL GA-20101 “SEASON KICK-OFF”
AFJROTC DRILL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING COMPETITION
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Saturday,September 26, 2015
1. General:
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to establish policiesand procedures for the efficient management and control of the Veterans High School Air Force Junior ROTC Season Kick-off Competition.
- The Season Kick-off Drill and Physical Training Competition willbe held at Veterans High School. The entry fee is $225.00 per school. Please make your check payable to VHS AFJROTC and mail it to VHS AFJROTC, 340 Piney Grove Road, Kathleen, GA 31047.
- Unit advisors are responsible for insuring all competition meet informationreaches their teams. The final responsibility for interpretation of this SOP rests with the Drill Meet Coordinator.
2. Team Competition:
a. This meet is open to all Military JROTC units that register.
b. Scoring evaluation for the drill portion of this meet will be based on standardscontained in
AFMAN 36-2203, AFI 36-2903, AFOATSI 36-2001, AFM 3-21.5, and the Consolidated
Guide.
- INSPECTION/REGULATION team size will be twelve (12) members, plus acommander. EACH TEAM MUST HAVE FOUR (4) ELEMENTS FOR INSPECTION, but may drill with either three (3) or four (4) elements.
d. EXHIBITION team size will be a minimum of nine (9) members plus commander.
e. COLOR GUARDS must have four (4) members, including the commander (carrying the national colors), and must use rifles (demilitarized or facsimile).
- PHYSICAL COMPETITION is open to one (1) team per event, perschool. EACH TEAM MUST BE CO-EDUCATIONAL. At least one (1) team member must be of the opposite sex from the other team members for push-ups, sit-ups, and 1 mile relay.
g. The categories of drill competition are:
(1) Unarmed Regulation Inspection
(2) Unarmed Regulation Drill
(3) Color Guard
(4) Unarmed Exhibition
(5) Armed Regulation
(6) Outstanding Commander Award
(7) Armed Exhibition
(8) Overall Drill Champion (School)
h. The categories of physical training competition are:
(1) Push-ups
(2) Sit-ups
(3) 1 Mile Relay
(4) Overall PT Champion (School)
- Individual teams will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplace category awards. Schools will compete for overall awards.
3. Briefing and Sequencing:
a. A representative from each participating unit will sign their school in at theregistration
table between 0720 and 0745. Team order of sequence for each drill competition event
will be distributed at sign-in.
b. There will be no Commander’s Call. Schools should check in at the registrationdesk upon
arrival. Drill competition questions should be asked at this time – not when your team is
competing!
- There are no opening ceremonies. Teams should be ready to compete at their scheduled time.
4. Performance Order:
a. The first color guard and drill team scheduled to perform will be in theirrespective
performance/inspection area no later than 0830. The second teams to perform will proceed directly to their respective ready areas. All remaining teams must remain outside the drill areas until their scheduled performance times. All teams will perform in their designated areas.
b. Regulation and exhibition teams will be performing simultaneously after the first half-hour of
competition. It is imperative that teams meet their scheduled performance times or risk
elimination from the event.
5. Uniforms:
a. During the drill meet, all cadets will wear the uniform in compliance with
AFROTCI 36-2001 and AFI 36-2903. The service dress uniformwill be worn during inspection, unarmed regulation drill performance (other services will wear a compatible uniform), color guard, and armed regulation. Nametags are not required for color guard or armed regulation.
b. Uniforms for exhibition phase of competition may be any HQ/AFJROTC approved
uniform.
c. Cords maybe worn, however, if one member wears a cord, all members must wear a cord.
Berets and helmets are not authorized under any circumstances.
d. Shoes: Must be issue leather type for both male and female cadets. Artificial high gloss or
patent footwear not issued by AFJROTC is not authorized for wear during the drill meet.
e. Boots: May be worn for Color Guard or Exhibition events only. They must bebloused and
worn by all team members during their particular competition event. Artificial high gloss
or patent footwear not issued by AFJROTC is not authorized for wear during the drill
competition. All bootlaces must be of the same color.
f. Cadets will wear all authorized badges, ribbons, patches, and insignia incompliance with
AFJROTC36-2001 and AFI 36-2903. Insignia, rank, lapel, and hat insignia must be
authorized and placed on uniform in accordance with AFJROTC directives. No medals
will be worn. All cadets on all marching teams in all events will wear the official
AFJROTC shoulder patch and unit patch (if any).
6. Inspection:Inspection will precede the team’s unarmed regulation performance.
a. Teams should enter the inspection area from the ready area in line formation 3 wide by 4 deep. The first team scheduled to perform will proceed to the inspection area. The team will then prepare for inspection in accordance with Air Force and AFJROTC regulations. Inspection will be conducted in the cafeteria.
- The drill team commander will march the team into the inspection area at the direction of the Head Inspector. The commander will execute “OPEN RANKS” and then report in to the head inspector. The entire team will then be inspected. The Head Inspector will notify the commander when inspection is complete. The commander will then report out and give the command “CLOSE RANKS MARCH” and move the team out of the inspection area.
c. If teams are not in place at the ready area when required, one PA call will bemade. If the
team does not respond in a reasonable time, the judges will disqualify the team from that
competition event.
7. Unarmed-Regulation Drill:
- The commands attached are the drill movements required for Unarmed Regulation Drill (NO PROMPT SHEETS CAN BE USED). The commands are to be given in the sequence listed. The maximum time limit for this drill event is 7 minutes; starting when the first team member (not counting the commander) enters the field. The time ends when the last member of the team exits the drill area. There is no minimum time for accomplishing the sequence. Any use of musical devices, whistles or other noise making devices or non-standard equipment will result in the disqualification of that team from this event. The drill field is 80 by 50 feet and will be located in the gym.
- For every command omitted there will be a 5-point penalty. For every command added there will be a 5-point penalty. If a team has a boundary violation there will be a 2-point penalty, per cadet, per occurrence. If a team goes over the established time limit one (1) point will be subtracted for each second over.
- The Drill Team Commander will report in to the Head Judge and request permission to begin. When the Head Judge salutes the Commander, he or she will then give the command “Fall In”, and continue the sequence of commands. When the Drill sequence is complete, the Commander will halt the unit centered on the Head Judge, report the sequence finished and request permission to exit the drill area.If a commander fails to report in or out, a 10-point penalty will be assessed.
8. Armed-Regulation Drill:
a.The commands attached are the drill movements required for Armed Regulation Drill (NO PROMPT SHEETS CAN BE USED). The commands are to be given in the sequence listed. The maximum time limit for this drill event is 5 minutes; starting when the first team member (not counting the commander) enters the field. The time ends when the last member of the team exits the drill area. There is no minimum time for accomplishing the sequence. Any use of musical devices, whistles or other noise making devices or non-standard equipment will result in the disqualification of that team from this event. Weapons must be all of like model, they will not be mixed. The drill field is 80 by 50 feet and will be located in the gym. **Depending on the number of regulation drill and armed regulation drill teams entered, this event may be moved outdoors. If the use of the outdoor drill field is required, ALL TEAMs will be scheduled for inspection and unarmed regulation BEFORE performing outdoors.
b.For every command omitted there will be a 5-point penalty. For every command added there will be a 5-point penalty. If a team has a boundary violation there will be a 2-point penalty, per cadet, per occurrence. If a team goes over the established time limit one (1) point will be subtracted for each second over.
c. The Drill Team Commander will report in to the Head Judge and request permission to begin. When the Head Judge salutes the Commander, he or she will then give the command “Fall In”, and continue the sequence of commands. When the Drill sequence is complete, the Commander will halt the unit centered on the Head Judge, report the sequence finished and request permission to exit the drill area. Should a commander fail to report in or out, a 10-point penalty will be assessed.
- The uniform for Armed Regulation Drill will be Service Dress Uniform.
9. Unarmedand ArmedExhibition Drill:
a. Team commanders may not use whistles, noisemakers, etc. to direct their teamsduring
this phase of the competition.
b. There is a 5-minute minimum and an 8-minute maximum time limit forexhibition drill.
Timing will start when the first team member steps ontothe drill area following the team
commander’s report and stop when thelast team member has exited the drill area. The
head judge may berequested to be positioned at any specific position on the field.The drill field is 80 by 50 feet. Exhibition drill will be conducted outside unless inclement weather is present. Backup exhibition drill pad is the band room.
10. Color Guard Competition:
a. The color guard competition will run concurrently with the drill competition. There is a 5
minute time limit for the color guard drill sequence and time willstart and stop on
completion of reporting in/out.
b. The color guard drill sequence is attached. The drill field is 40’x 30’ and will be in the
theater.
11. Knock-out Drill:
a. The Individual Drill Regulation (IDR) competition will be held after the PT competition is
completed and is open to everyone, free of charge. A military uniform (service dress, exhibition
uniform, or PT gear) is required to participate in IDR. IDR will take place in the main gym before
the awards ceremony (which is scheduled to begin at 1500).
12. Physical Training Competition:
- The PT competition will be held throughout the day. The sit-ups and push-ups will be held in
designated classrooms near the main gym. The mile relay will be held at the track after the other events are completed and before IDR. Each school may enter only one team in each event.
b. All competitors must be in Air Force Junior ROTC PT clothing or school T-shirts. Team members
must all be dressed the same. To prevent injuries, only athletic shoes will be allowed. If unable to get Air Force JuniorROTC PT shorts, cadets can wear sport briefs or shorts issued by your unit.
c. The PT events sign-up sheet is attached. Events will consist of:
(1) Push-ups – teams will consist of four (4) cadets and must be co-ed. Each competitor will be
given 2 minutes to perform as many push-ups as they can. In order for a push-up to count a 90
degree bend in the elbow while keeping their back straight will be required. Resting will be done
in the up position and counting will stop if any body part other than feet and hands contacts the
ground.
(2) Sit-ups – teams will consist of four (4) cadets and must be co-ed. Each competitor will be
given 2 minutes to perform as many sit-ups as they can. In order for a sit-up to count arms must be
kept on the chest and elbows must touch the knees. Resting will be donein the up position.
(3) 1-mile relay – teams will be co-ed and consist of 3 cadets (2 runners will run a ¼ mile and the other will run a ½ mile leg). Batons will be handed off in designated zones.
13. Awards:
After all competition has been completed the team commanders will assemble in uniform on the field for presentation of awards and closing ceremonies. Teams will fall in formation behind the commanders. The highest score from each school for each drill and PT category will be used to compute overall champions. If a school does not compete in a category they will receive a zero in that category towards the overall championship.
Awards and/or trophies for drill will be presented as follows:
(1) Unarmed Regulation Inspection1st, 2nd, 3rd
(2) Unarmed Regulation Drill1st, 2nd, 3rd
(3) Color Guard1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th
(4) Unarmed Exhibition 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(5) Armed Regulation1st, 2nd, 3rd
(6) Armed Exhibition1st, 2nd
(7) IDR`1st, 2nd, 3rd
(8) Outstanding Commander Award1st, 2nd, 3rd
(9) Overall Drill Champion (School)1st, 2nd
Awards and/or trophies for PT will be presented as follows:
(1) Push-ups1st, 2nd, 3rd
(2) Sit-ups1st, 2nd, 3rd
(3) 1 Mile Relay1st, 2nd, 3rd
(4) Overall PT Champion (School)1st, 2nd
The overall meet champion and runner-up will receive trophies as well.
14. Additional Information:
a. SASI/ASIs are responsible for the actions of their teams and guests. Uniforms,including
headgear, will be worn properly at all times. No cursing, smoking, fraternizing, littering,
etc. will be tolerated and could result in a team’s disqualification. We strongly recommend
instructors restrict their team members to the school grounds for the period of the meet.
b. No one will be allowed in the scoring room unless they are asked to report there byone of the
judges or the meet coordinator.
c. Team advisors, cadets not directly involved with the competition, and parents willnot be
allowed on the drill fields without the permission of the head judge.
d. Security of all valuables and equipment is the sole responsibility of the teams. Separate
changing areas for both male and female cadets will be available. Nopersonal items will be
left in the changing areas.
Attachments:
1. Unarmed Regulation Drill Sequence
2. Armed Regulation Drill Sequence
3. Color Guard Sequence
4. PT Competition sign-up sheet (may be reproduced)
5. Registration Form
6. Competition Field Diagram
Attachment 1
Unarmed Regulation Drill Sequence
(Perform all necessary commands to properly execute this sequence of commands, such as “Forward, March” after columns, etc.) Commander must report in and report out.
Fall in (Commander reports in before giving this command)
1. Dress Right, Dress31. To the Rear, March
2. Ready, Front32. Flight, Halt
3. Present Arms33. Column of Filesfrom theRight, March
4. Order Arms34. Flight, Halt
5. Parade, Rest35. Column of Threes to the Left, March
6. Flight, Attention/Count, Off36. Column Left, March (Forward March)
7. Right Face37. Column Left, March (Forward March)
8. Close, March38. Change Step, March
9. Extend, March39. Flight, Halt
10. Left, Face40. Column Left, March (Forward March)
11. Open Ranks, March (Ready Front)41. Column Left, March (Forward March)
12. Close Ranks, March42. To the Rear, March
13. Left, Face43. To the Rear, March
14. About, Face44. Flight, Halt
15. Left Step, March45. Forward, March
16. Flight, Halt46. Eyes, Right
17. Left, Face47. Ready, Front
18. About, Face48. Column Left, March (Forward March)
19. Right Step, March49. Column Left, March (Forward March)
20. Flight, Halt50. Flight, Halt
21. About, Face51. Forward, March
22. Right, Face 52. Half Step, March
23. Forward, March53. Counter, March
24. Column Right, March (Forward March)54. Counter, March
25. Column Right, March (Forward March)55. Left Flank, March
26. Column Right, March (Forward March)56. Flight Halt
27. Left Flank, March 57. Report Out
28. Right Flank, March
29. Column Left, March (Forward March)
30. To the Rear, March
Attachment 2
ArmedRegulation Drill Sequence
Team Enters & Reports In
1. Inspection, Arms27. Column Left, March (Forward March)
2. Port, Arms28. To the Rear, March
3. Order, Arms29. To the Rear, March
4. Dress Right, Dress30. Flight, Halt
5. Ready Front31. Port, Arms
6. Right, Face32. Files from the Right, March
7. Count, Off33. Column of Threes to theLeft, March
8. Close, March34. Column, Left (Forward March)
9. Extend, March35. Column Left, March (Forward March)
10. Left, Face36. Right Shoulder, Arms
11. 15-Count Manual, Arms37. Flight, Halt
12. Open Ranks, March (Ready, Front)38. Column Left, March (Forward March)
13. Close Ranks, March39. Column Left, March (Forward March)
14. Left Step, March40. To the Rear, March
15. Flight, Halt41. To the Rear, March
16. Left, Face42. Flight, Halt
17. Right Step, March43. Forward, March/Eyes Right
18. Flight, Halt44. Ready, Front
19. About, Face45. Column Left, March (Forward March)
20. Right Shoulder, Arms46. Left Shoulder, Arms
21. Forward, March47. Column Left, March (Forward March)
22. Column right, March (Forward March)48. Left Flank, March
23. Column Right, March (Forward March)49. Flight, Halt
24. Column right, March (Forward March)50. Report Out
25. Left Flank, March
26. Right Flank, March
Attachment 3
Color Guard Drill Sequence
Enter the Drill Floor
1. Uncase Colors
2. Report In
3. Colors Reverse, March (Forward March)
4. Left Wheel, March(Forward March)
5. Colors Reverse, March(Forward March)
6. Colors, Halt
7. Order Arms
8. Parade Rest
9. Colors Attention
10. Carry Colors
11. Forward March
12. Right Wheel March (Forward March)
13. Right Wheel March (Forward March)
14. Color Reverse March (Forward March)
15. Eyes Right
16. Ready Front
17. Left Wheel March (Forward March)
18. Left Wheel March (Forward March)