EISENHOWER/MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
(5202 W Gore)
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA73505
Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg
DRILL MEET
(22 October 2016)
Procedures Guide
Eisenhower/Macarthur High School
JROTC DEPARTMENT
(580) 355-9144
FAX: (580) 585-6329
EMAIL:
EISENHOWER/MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
JROTC BATTALIONS
(5202 W Gore)
Lawton, Oklahoma, 73505
(22 October 2016)
MEMORANDUM FOR U.S. ARMED FORCES JROTC UNITS
Subject: Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet
1.Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet will be hosted by the Eisenhower and Macarthur Battalions.
The competition will be held at the (Eisenhower High School) Lawton, Oklahoma on 22 October 2016, beginning at 0800.
2. Competition will be conducted as shown.
A. Drill Category B. Academic Challenge
Armed (service weapon)
Unarmed
C. Color Guard CategoryD. Physical Fitness Category
Male / Coed Male
Female Female
Physical Fitness - Male and Female (4 cadets per team, no more than 2 teams per
category).
Academic Challenge – 4 cadets per team (Only one team per school)
3.TheDrill Meet is limited to15 schools. No performance will start AFTER 2pm. Submissions MUST be receivedNLT Oct 14.
4.For additional information, contact LTC(R)Taylor or SFC(R) Taylor at (580)355-9144 Fax # (585-6329) or email us at ()).
James Taylor
LTC(R) Senior Army Instructor
Eisenhower High School
Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill MEETS2016
NOTE: No awards will be mailed to a unit that does not remain for the Awards’ Ceremony. Scoring discrepancies MUST be addressed PRIOR to departing Drill Meet site.
Award Categories
- ARMED DRILL
Inspection Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Regulation Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Exhibition Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Best Commander
- UNARMED DRILL
Inspection Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Regulation Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Exhibition Phase – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Best Commander
3. COLOR GUARD
Male/Coed Teams
Inspection Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Performance Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Best Commander
Female Teams
Male/Coed Teams
Inspection Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Performance Phase - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
Best Commander
- ACADEMIC CHALLENGE - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place trophies
- PHYSICAL FITNESS
MALE – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophies
FEMALE – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place team trophies
MEDALS TO OVERALL EVENT WINNERS
6. Grand Champion 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies will be awarded to the schools with the most points based upon 5 points for each 1st place finish, 3 points for each 2nd place finish, and 1 point for each 3rd place finish.
Schoolswith more than one team competing must identify which team will be competing for Grand Champion. Only the team identifiedwill be counted for Grand Champion points. To be eligible for these awards, schools must compete in all categories. Tie breakers are based upon commander’s scorein the Armed Regulation phases.
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Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet
2016 - Entry Form
SCHOOL: ______
ADDRESS: ______
COACH/INSTRUCTOR: ______PHONE: ______
E-mail: ______CELL: ______
1. DRILL CATEGORYLIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY
A. DRILL TEAM (ARMED)NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
B. DRILL TEAM (UNARMED): NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
2. COLOR GUARD: LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY
A. MALE/COED COLOR GUARD: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
B. FEMALE COLOR GUARD: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
3. PHYSICAL FITNESS: LIMIT OF TWO TEAMS PER CATEGORY
A. MALE: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
B. FEMALE: NO. OF TEAMS ____ X $35.00 = $ ______
4. ACADEMIC CHALLENGE: LIMIT OF ONE TEAM
____ X $35.00 = $ ______
TIMES PREFERRED:
CG (M) CG (F) DT (A) DT (U) PT (M) PT (F) ACADEMIC
1st ______
2nd ______
3rd ______
All competitions start at 0800 hours and the last team will begin competition NLT 1430 hours. Teams will be scheduled at 15-minute intervals.
Make Checks Payable to: Eisenhower High School JROTC, 5202 W Gore, Lawton, OK 73505. (Fax) (580) 585-6329 E-mail:
LAWTON-FORT SILL LAWTON/FT SILL RED-LEG DRILL MEET
2016
Procedure Guide for Drill Competition
1. General:
a. The Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet will be conducted at Eisenhower 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 1200 and 1230 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 on the Football Field.
Inspection Phase:
aa. 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 must include the name, and the name of their school. When reporting, the salute will be rendered each time.
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- 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.
- Inspection Area:
1) The Team Commander may march / fall in their unit 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) The enclosed questions will be asked pertaining to military knowledge, Chain of Command, etc. Not only is the accuracy of the response noted, but more importantly the manner of the response.
3) Inspection will be conducted in accordance with 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 Phase
a. 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 will use the manual of arms for their respective weapons.
3) The Team Commander will center the team on the Head Judge, and report as instructed in paragraph 2aa. 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) EACH COMMAND AND MOVEMENT MUST BE HELD FOR A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) COUNTS. This requires there be at least eight counts from COMMAND OF EXECUTION to the next PREPARATORY COMMAND. Two points shall be deducted for each infraction.
7) Five points will be deducted for each omission and/or improper sequence. Prompter cards may not be used.
8) Five points will be deducted every time a team member goes out of the designated boundaries. The drill area is in on football field. The drill area for the regulation phase is 75’ x 75’.
9) 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 on the football field.
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 belt.
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) The enclosed questions will be asked pertaining to Color Guard, 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.
Armed Drill - Inspection
School Name: ______
Number of Cadets: ______
Unit Inspection / Possible Points / Judge’sScore
1. Unity, Snap & Smartness of the Unit / (0–10)
2. Precision, Hesitation & Anticipation of the Unit / (0–10)
3. Dress/Alignment of the Unit / (0– 0)
4. Correct Procedures Followed to include Entry/Exit / (0–10)
Individual Inspections
1. Personal Hygiene (males-to include shave) / (0–25)
2. Position of Attention / overall body position / (0–25)
3. Response to Questions / (0–25)
4. Overall Uniform Preparation & Condition / (0–25)
5. Handling / Knowledge of the Weapon / (0–25)
6. Bearing & Poise / (0–25)
7. Overall Team Score (Uniform/Bearing/Poise) / (0–50)
Total Points (0-240)
Grand Champion team YES or NO
Commander’s Name: ______
Armed Drill - Regulation
School Name: ______
Number of Cadets: ______
Possible Points / Judge’s Score / Possible Points / Judge’s ScoreTEAM ENTERS & REPORTS IN
- Present, Arms
- Report In
- Order, Arms
- Parade, Rest
- Attention
- Right Step, March
- Halt
- Backwards, March
- Halt
- Left Shoulder, Arms
- Order, Arms
- Inspection, Arms
- Ready Port, Arms or Port Arms
- Order, Arms
- Left, Face
- Right Shoulder, Arms
- Forward, March
- Rear, March
- Right Flank, March
TEAM REPORTS OUT & EXITS
Total Points (0-190)
Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet
Armed Drill - Exhibition
School Name: ______
Number of Cadets: ______
Judged Item: / Description of Judged Item: / Possible Points / Judge’s Score
Report In / All movements to HJ and verbal report-in / (0–15)
Report Out / Verbal report-out and all movements to leave drill floor / (0–15)
Floor Coverage / Meaningful drill activity occurring on70 % of entire floor / (0–15)
Overall Impression / Overall routine presentation / (0–30)
Military Flavor / Routine proudly befits a military JROTC competition / (0–15)
Movement Difficulty / Routine as presented required MUCH PRACTICE! / (0–30)
Movement Precision / Exacting, teamwork – “anti-sloppy” / (0–30)
Movement Variety / Diversity of movements to display overall excellence / (0–30)
Showmanship / Flair, style and game face that turns heads / rivets watchers / (0–30)
Cadet Bearing / Supreme effort, snap and concentration in the routine / (0–30)
Cadet Appearance / Uniform / overall cadet preparation & presentation / (0–30)
Handling of the Weapon / Specific solo/team weapon maneuvers & manipulation/throwing of weapons. / (0–30)
Total Points(0-300)
Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet
Unarmed Drill - Inspection
School Name: ______
Number of Cadets: ______
Commander’s Name: ______
Unit Inspection / Possible Points / Judge’s Score1. Unity, Snap & Smartness of the Unit / (0–20)
2. Dress/Alignment of the Unit / (0–20)
3. Precision, Hesitation & Anticipation of the Unit / (0–20)
4. Correct Procedures Followed to include Entry/Exit / (0–20)
Individual Inspections
1. Personal Hygiene / (0–20)
2. Position of Attention /Bearing & Poise, overall body position / (0–20)
3. Response to Questions / (0–40)
4. Overall Uniform Preparation & Condition / (0–40)
Total Points (0-200)
Lawton/Ft Sill Red-Leg Drill Meet
Unarmed Drill - Regulation
School Name: ______
Number of Cadets: ______
Possible Points / Judge’s ScoreTeam Enters and Reports In
- Order Arms
- Parade Rest
- Attention
- Right Step March
- Halt
- Backward March
- Halt
- Left Face
- Forward March
- Rear March
- Right Flank March
- Left Flank March
- Column Right March
- Column Left March
- Counter-Column March
- Close Interval March
- Forward March
- Normal Interval March
- Forward March
- Column Right March
- Column Right March
- Halt
- About Face
- Right Face
- Present Arms
Team Reports Out and Exits
Total Points (0-125)