ORIENTATION BRIEF

ORIENTATION BRIEF

SY 2012-2013

Tyrone HallChief Warrant Officer-3U.S.M.C. (Ret)

Tyrone.hall@desotocountyschools.org

662-393-5273 ext 1051

SENIOR MARINE INSTRUCTOR (SMI)

MARINE INSTRUCTOR

Master Sergeant Kenneth HicksU.S.M.C. (Ret)

Kenneth.hicks@desotocountyschools.org662-393-5273 ext 1052

CADET COMMANDER

C/MAJORSierra HissongLE-4 Senior

CADET Executive Officer

C/CaptainJonathan UksasLE-4 Senior

What is JROTC?What is JROTC?

JROTC is a U. S. Marine Corps sponsored character and leadership

development course focused on developing self-confidence, discipline,

citizenship, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility within the

individual Cadet.

What is JROTC is NOT?What is JROTC is NOT?

The course is not a military recruitment program. Cadets who attend have no

obligation to enter military service. Neither is it a "boot camp" to send

uncontrollable, disrespectful, or apathetic youth. The student must elect to participate

in this program.

HORN LAKE MCJROTC HORN LAKE MCJROTC UNIT STRUCTUREUNIT STRUCTURE

Military Company Sized Unit (120-150 cadets)

4 Platoons (average 35 cadets per platoon)3 Squads per platoon (average 13 cadets to squad)Cadet Staff (average 10 cadets)

“A COMPANY SIZE JROTC UNIT”

3 CLASSES PER DAY

CURRENT STRENGTH 152 CADETS

ENROLLMENTENROLLMENTSY 2012-2013SY 2012-2013

144 students enrolled at present; with a cap of 150

Every new applicant screened by instructors

GRADUATE REPORTGRADUATE REPORTSY 2011-2012SY 2011-2012

Military (Enlisted)Army – 4Navy – 1Air Force – 2Marines – 1Nat’l Guard - 0

PERCENTAGESPERCENTAGESSY 2011-2012SY 2011-2012

JROTC GRADUATESJROTC GRADUATES

Cadet RequirementsCadet Requirements

Cadets will be required to wear a military uniform at least once a week for the entire school day.

Typically, this will be every Wednesday ALL DAY

Cadet RequirementsCadet Requirements

Teachers who have JROTC Cadets in their classes are encouraged to inform the JROTC Instructors if a cadet is NOT in uniform. This will

help us help them learn responsibility!

Cadet RequirementsCadet Requirements

All cadets will be required to maintain minimum acceptable grooming standards in

everyday dress as well as in uniform. Male Cadets will be required to shave,

maintain a "military" style haircut, and will NOT be allowed to wear earrings.

GROOMINGHair of male cadets will be tapered in the back with sideburns no longer than the orifice of the ear, neatly trimmed. Hair will not fall over the ears or eyebrows and the hair on top will not interfere with normal wear of the military cover. Male cadets will always be clean-shaven except that a moustache may be worn if neatly trimmed. Hair of female cadets when in uniform will be pinned and arranged so that it will not fall below the collar of the uniform being worn. Hair will not be worn in such a way that the uniform cover cannot be worn properly.

This is a NO-NO Cadets!

No - NoNo - NoNo - NoNo - No

Cadet RequirementsCadet Requirements

The most important requirement of the Cadet is a cooperative attitude and

willingness to attempt new experiences. Cadets who refuse to make an effort or

are disobedient will be dropped from the program.

Who is eligible to Who is eligible to participate?participate?

Any student in grades 9 through 12 who is enrolled at Horn Lake High School. All candidates must be

physically qualified to participate in the rigorous physical training aspects of

the program.

What is the cost to What is the cost to attend?attend?

There is no cost to enroll in the program. Cadets will be issued a number of uniforms which will be their responsibility to maintain

and must be returned at the end of the academic year. Articles which are lost or

damaged beyond normal wear and tear will be replaced at the Cadet's expense.

What are the benefits of What are the benefits of participating?participating?

This is an elective class which meets the graduation requirement for physical

education.

Cadets are also provided an opportunity to assist in their community through Program

sponsored "civic service" activities.

What are the benefits of What are the benefits of participating?participating?

JROTC provides regular feedback on how well the Cadet is doing in the form of promotions and military type

awards.

What are the benefits of What are the benefits of participating?participating?

Additionally, many students indicate that the friendships they make while a Cadet are some of the most steadfast associations they have while in high

school.

What are the benefits of What are the benefits of participating?participating?

Finally, while this is not a military recruitment program, some Cadets choose to serve our nation in a branch of the armed forces. Those Cadets completing just two years of Junior ROTC can enter the service

at a higher rank and pay.

Classes and ActivitiesClasses and Activities

JROTC instructs a variety of classes and activities many of which are not normally available to the typical high school student but only to Cadets.

They include the following:

LevelsLevelsLE = Leadership Education

LE-1 = 1st year CadetsLE-2 = 2nd yearLE-3 = 3rd yearLE-4 = 4th year 1 Credit per school year

Military Close Order DrillMilitary Close Order Drill

OUR TEAMS

-COLOR GUARD (2 Teams)

-CLOSE ORDER DRILL (Armed/Unarmed Regulation)(Armed/Unarmed Exhibition)

- Air Riflery Typically 2 teams of 5

-Orienteering(5 males, 5 females)

Color Guard

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WE TEACH THE WE TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF MAKING GOOD MAKING GOOD

GRADES!GRADES!

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Testing(ASVAB) Testing

ACT / SAT TestingACT / SAT Testing

WE FOCUS ON COLLEGE, WE FOCUS ON COLLEGE, BUT PROVIDE CADETS BUT PROVIDE CADETS

WITH RECRUITING TALKS WITH RECRUITING TALKS AND COUNSELING FOR AND COUNSELING FOR

ENLISTMENT IN THE ENLISTMENT IN THE MILITARY AFTER MILITARY AFTER

GRADUATION.GRADUATION.

Don’t be late!Don’t be late! At the beginning of class, stand by your desk at attention At the beginning of class, stand by your desk at attention

until ordered to “seat” by the Class Leaderuntil ordered to “seat” by the Class Leader

Raise your hand when you have a question, DO NOT interrupt Raise your hand when you have a question, DO NOT interrupt the Instructor’s conversationthe Instructor’s conversation

Be prepared for class, ie; pencils, pens, paper, etc.Be prepared for class, ie; pencils, pens, paper, etc.

Use the “head” prior to class!Use the “head” prior to class!

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

At the end of class, upon the bell, come to attention and wait for At the end of class, upon the bell, come to attention and wait for the Class Leader to order “Dismissed”, then you may go to your the Class Leader to order “Dismissed”, then you may go to your next class.next class.

When the class is outdoors, wear your “cover” and participate in When the class is outdoors, wear your “cover” and participate in

the activity. the activity.

Use appropriate courtesies such as “Sir” and “Ma’am”, “Please” Use appropriate courtesies such as “Sir” and “Ma’am”, “Please” and “Thank You”and “Thank You”

Do what you are told by Instructors and members of the Cadet Do what you are told by Instructors and members of the Cadet Staff. Take the “initiative” and do the “right thing”.Staff. Take the “initiative” and do the “right thing”.

Classroom Procedures, cont:Classroom Procedures, cont: Classroom Procedures, cont:Classroom Procedures, cont:

MarksmanshipMarksmanship

OrienteeringOrienteering

Physical TrainingPhysical Training

Military Customs Military Customs and Courtesiesand Courtesies

Military HistoryMilitary History

CitizenshipCitizenship

LeadershipLeadership

Uniform Wear Uniform Wear and Maintenanceand Maintenance

First AidFirst Aid

Survival SkillsSurvival Skills

AstronomyAstronomy

GeographyGeography

Weekly ScheduleWeekly Schedule

Monday - AcademicsTuesday – AcademicsWednesday – Uniform day & InspectionThursday – Test for the week & drillFriday – Physical Training

Mondays after school – Cadet Staff Meeting

2011-2012 Field Trips2011-2012 Field Trips

NAS Pensacola FloridaNAS Pensacola FloridaKennedy Space Center, FLKennedy Space Center, FLOrienteeringOrienteeringParris Island, South CarolinaParris Island, South CarolinaBlue Angel’s Air ShowBlue Angel’s Air ShowBNSF Railroad OrientationBNSF Railroad OrientationAnd much more……..And much more……..

2010-2011 Field Trips2010-2011 Field Trips

NALO to Pensacola, FloridaNALO to Pensacola, FloridaUSANG MemphisUSANG MemphisOrienteeringOrienteeringWashington, D.C. & Washington, D.C. &

QuanticoQuantico

WWW.HORNLAKEMCJROTC.ORG

WEBSITE

WWW.HORNLAKEMCJROTC.ORG

WWW.HORNLAKEMCJROTC.ORG

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

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BOOSTER CLUBBOOSTER CLUB We NEED Parents!We NEED Parents!

Provide support for fundraisingProvide support for fundraising

Maintain a treasuryMaintain a treasury

Parent involvement is very importantParent involvement is very important

Consists of elected positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Consists of elected positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, TreasurerTreasurer

Car Wash

MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP TROOP 619 HORN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL FORMED OCT 2009

ADVENTURE TRAINING

USE OF FACILITIES AT ARKABUTLA , AND OZARK ARKANSAS

VENTURING PROGRAM

ORIENTEERING

SHOOTING RANGES

ARCHERY - PADDLING

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

DAILY CADET CONDUCT

SCHOOL ACADEMICSSCHOOL ACADEMICSSCHOOL ACADEMICSSCHOOL ACADEMICS

Cadet Rank Insignia (Officer)Cadet Rank Insignia (Officer)Cadet Rank Insignia (Officer)Cadet Rank Insignia (Officer)

Cadet Rank Insignia (Enlisted)Cadet Rank Insignia (Enlisted)Cadet Rank Insignia (Enlisted)Cadet Rank Insignia (Enlisted)

Promotions are based on demonstrated leadership ability, academic, and disciplinary excellence. The minimum standards for any promotion is to have a current grade point average (GPA) of “2.0”, and to have passed the Youth Physical Fitness Test (YPFT) in the current grading period.

. Cadet officers and staff noncommissioned officers that do not meet the minimum GPA of “2.5” will be placed in a probationary status for the following semester. The cadet will have one grading period to meet the standard for rank retention or be considered for reduction. Cadets failing to maintain a GPA of “2.0” may not hold a rank higher than Cadet Private.

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REMEMBER, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, EXTREMELY DEDICATED CADETS CAN BE MERITORIOUSLY PROMOTED BY THE SENIOR INSTRUCTOR AT ANY TIME!

UNIFORM DAY

Cadets must always be careful to be on their best behavior when wearing their uniforms. Improper behavior by cadets is not tolerated at any time, and is severely dealt with if in uniform.

UNIFORM DAY

QUESTIONS?.