LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
ARMY JROTC PANTHER BATTALION
“HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION”
JROTC GUIDELINES
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-20010
FOR ALL CADETS/PARENTS ASSIGNED TO THE PANTHER BATTALION
Cadets must maintain an acceptable standard of conduct and be of good moral
character. Those in leadership positions are expected to demonstrate high
morale and personal standards in order to set the example. All cadets
should be honest, self-reliant, and have a sense of personal and social
responsibility in performing unit and other academic assignments. They must
exhibit self-discipline and respect for constituted authority through
observance of rules/regulations and by prompt and regular attendance. Those
in leadership positions must be held to the highest standards and cannot
continue in their leadership position if they do not.
1. CLASSROOMS: When you enter the JROTC classrooms, go directly to your
assigned seat and keep the noise down, until the bell rings. The cadet in
charge of the class will call everyone to the position of attention (head
and eyes to the front no talking). Once your name is called, answer loudly
with, “Here Sir” or “Here Ma’am” (If an Officer) or “Here First Sergeant”
or “Here Sergeant” (if an NCO). Once you have answered, take your seat and
remain seated and quiet until you are given additional instructions.
a. No consumption of candy, drinks, or chewing gum during class time. Get
rid of these items before you enter the classroom.
b. Be on your best behavior while in the classrooms, absolutely no horseplay
or fooling around will be tolerated.
c. Keep the classrooms clean and neat at all times. Do not throw trash on
the floors at anytime; there are plenty of trash cans available. Each
Company 1SG is responsible to make sure the classroom is neat before they
leave for the next period.
d. All items kept in the student storage in the classroom must be in a bag
labeled with name and company.
2. JROTC BASIC SCHEDULE:
MONDAY OUTSIDE LAB DRILL & CEREMONIES/FITNESS
TUESDAY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
WEDNESDAY IN-RANKS INSPECTION (UNIFORM WEAR DAY)
THURSDAY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTON
FRIDAY CADET CHALLENGE OR SPORTS
Note: Inclement weather or other scheduling conflicts may cause this
schedule to change.
3. TARDIES, CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOMS:
a. TARDIES, HORSEPLAY, SITTING ON TOP OF DESKS AND EXCESSIVE TALKING WILL
RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING:
1st Offense: 10 push-ups or demerits
2nd Offense: 20 push-ups or demerits
3rd Offense: After school detention (JROTC)
4th Offense: Referral to the front office
b. STEPPING ON SENIOR STEPS: Will result in 500 push-ups. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
4. JROTC DISCIPLINE POLICY:
a. It is our policy not to send any cadet to the office for disciplinary
action unless it is something serious such as fighting or constant
inappropriate behavior. We will try to handle most matters in the JROTC
office. However, if a cadet refuses to follow instructions or is constantly
disrupting classes they will be written up and sent to the office.
b. In School Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS). Cadets
assigned to ISS by the office have to complete all JROTC assignments and
make sure that JROTC receives the written assignments. Cadets must wear
their uniform if assigned ISS on Wednesday (or prescribed uniform wear
day). The S-2 officer will come to ISS to inspect their uniform. Any cadet
who receives ISS/OSS three (3) times in a semester will be administratively
reduced one rank.
5. UNIFORM POLICY: JROTC Cadets are required to wear their uniform every
WEDNESDAY unless directed differently by the SAI or AI (An announcement will
be made in class). If you must leave school before your JROTC class period,
come to the JROTC portable right before leaving to be inspected by the
Senior Army Instructor (SAI) or Army Instructor (AI).
a. Every cadet is issued a complete Class-A Uniform (Pants, shirt, and
jacket) and a black windbreaker jacket, at no cost to the cadet. THE PANTS,
AND BOTH JACKETS (AND SKIRT, IF ISSUED), MUST BE DRY CLEANED. Please do not
damage these uniform items by cleaning them in the washing machine. Failure
to follow the proper cleaning instructions will cause the cadet (parent) to
replace or pay for the damaged item. The green shirt may be washed in the
machine.
b. Each cadet will receive a grade for their uniform wear on Wednesdays. If
for any reason a cadet does not dress out (wear their uniform); he or she
will receive 30 demerits for failure to dress out. Cadets failing to dress
out must make up the uniform wear. If they make it up by Thursday or Friday
of the same week, they will receive 20 merits, thus having 10 demerits for
failure to dress out on the prescribed day.
c. Every cadet must wear their uniform for the entire day unless excused by
the SAI or AI. If your uniform becomes soiled or damaged prior to the
uniform day you must bring in the items that are damaged and we will
exchange them for you to wear. Any cadet not wearing their uniform on
Wednesday will get (30 demerits) each time if not prior approved by the SAI
or AI. (“My uniform is in the cleaners” is not a valid excuse.)
d. When a cadet is absent on uniform wear day, he or she must wear the
uniform on the day they return. No demerits will be given when the cadet
makes-up the uniform wear due to absence.
e. Failure to wear the uniform two times in one semester results in a
demotion and JROTC detention.
6. MERIT AND DE-MERIT SYSTEM: The merit and demerit system is established
to provide a means whereby SAI/AI and cadet leaders can discipline cadets
who violate policies and procedures, and reward cadets for volunteer
service/superior performance of duties. All Cadets are on the Merit/Demerit
system. For every 5 merits earned you will receive (1) point added on to
your 9-week grading period, with a maximum of 100 for your grade. For every
5 demerits received you will have (1) point deducted from your 9-week grade.
Cadet Officers and Noncommissioned officers in the rank of SFC and above may
recommend the awarding of merits or demerits. All merits and demerits given
by a cadet must be reviewed by the SAI or AI to ensure they are fair,
impartial, and not in excess of the amount authorized. Any cadet that feels
that he/she has been unjustly given demerits may appeal, in writing through
the chain of command, to the Instructor Staff.
All demerits can be eliminated by earning and receiving enough merits by
volunteering for various activities we do in JROTC. Some ways to earn
merits include working football games, marching in a parade, and helping out
with various events that JROTC sponsors throughout the year. Merits can be
earned each uniform-wear day and on drill days by winning the knockout
competitions.
a. Merits. Merits may be awarded in the amounts and for the reasons
below. This list is NOT all inclusive.
REASON AMOUNT
1. Outstanding demonstration of leadership 1-5 merits
2. Drill Team/Color Guard Performance 1-5 merits
3. Team members of a winning team in a
Competition 10 merits
4. JROTC work outside normal school hours 2 merits per hour
5. Recruiting a new cadet 10 merits
6. Football games 5 merits
7. Parades 5 merits
8. Any Battalion formation 5 merits
9. ALL A’s and B’s on report card 10 merits
10. Winning Cadet of Month/Semester 10 merits
b. Demerits.
1. Malingering 5 demerits (SAI/AI
may opt to give push-ups for
(Being in the supply room, instructor office, or the first offense)
off-limits area without permission)
2. Disrespect to SAI, AI or a higher ranked cadet 10 demerits
3. Missing flag duty/Battalion formations 5 demerits
4. Failure to wear the JROTC uniform 10 demerits
5. Failure to make up uniform wear 20 demerits
Demerits tied to promotion – A cadet with a balance of demerits is not
eligible for promotion.
Demerits tied to demotion:
1. Any cadet officer or senior NCO (SFC and above) with a balance of
demerits at the end of the 9-week grading period, will be administratively
reduced one rank.
2. Any cadet Staff Sergeant or Sergeant who has more than a 5 demerit
balance at the end of any 9-week grading period will be administratively
reduced one rank.
3. Any cadet Corporal or Private first Class with more than a 10
demerit balance at the end of any 9-week grading period will be
administratively reduced one rank.
4. Any cadet Private with more than a 15 demerit balance at the end of
any 9-week grading period will be administratively reduced one rank (no rank
worn).
7. GRADING SYSTEM:
a. Every cadet will receive a grade in the following areas:
1. Leadership and Conduct (Drill & Ceremonies)
2. Uniform Wear (Inspections)
3. Class work, quizzes, tests and portfolio
4. Physical Fitness (marching, cadet challenge and sports) participation –
on these days, cadets are required to wear athletic shoes; failure to wear
the proper clothes and shoes, results in 5 demerits. Cadets MUST actively
participate in the scheduled activity to receive credit. Parents MUST write
a note to excuse a cadet from physical fitness
5. Semester Examination Final
b. SCHOOL CREDITS FOR JROTC: For each Semester in JROTC a cadet will
receive ½ (half credit) applied to the credits needed to graduate from High
School. Cadets who take JROTC for three (3) years with passing grades are
waived from taking Personal Fitness and Health.
8. EXTRA CURRICULAR JROTC ACTIVITIES: Cadets MUST remain at the portable to
wait for rides after each practice. Please DO NOT hang out inside or in
front of the school. Violators risk demerits. Repeat offenders risk
demotion.
DRILL TEAM
COLOR GUARD
RAIDER TEAM
AIR RIFLE TEAM
SABER TEAM (JROTC Officers and Senior Enlisted E8/E9)
In order to be able to participate on any of the above teams, cadets must
not have failed more than one subject at end of the 1st semester. Cadets
with any failing grade at the end of the mid semester will be suspended from
the team until the grade improves.
LEGION DRILL TEAM is an elite Varsity Letter Sport within JROTC, with
approximately (20-30) members on the team. They compete against other JROTC
teams in 5-6 drill meets a year throughout GA and SC. Most drill meets are
during the Spring Semester starting in January and ending with the National
Meet in May. The Drill Team practices every Tuesday 3:00 – 5:30 pm and
Thursday 3:00 – 5:30pm (with an occasional evening/Saturday practice) until
November. In early November (when the Raider season is over), The Drill
Team practices are moved to every Monday, Wednesday and Friday right after
school from 3:00 – 5:30pm. LEGION Time (Time to complete homework, get
tutored and study) is 3:00 – 3:30 every Drill Team practice day. Please be
on time They meet at Portable # 3 and draw Springfield 1903 rifles for
practice. TRY-OUTS are conducted for 3 weeks. At that time each member will
receive a Drill Team cord indicating they made the team.
COLOR GUARD TEAM is a Varsity Letter Sport in JROTC. With approximately (8-
15) members on the team, (usually 3 teams of 4-5 cadets each). They compete
in all the Drill Meets along with the Drill Team. The Color Guard marches
in all parades and performs in many ceremonies throughout the year to
include the Lakeside HS Graduation Ceremony at the Civic Center. The Color
Guard has practice every Tuesday 3 – 4pm (until Raiders ends). After Raider
season, practices move to two days per week from 3 – 4pm to be determined by
the CG Commander. After 4 weeks, the Color Guard Commander will select the
cadets that make the competition team. The selected members will receive
the Color Guard cord and ribbon indicating that they made the team.
RAIDER ADVENTURE TEAM is an awesome Varsity Letter Sport in JROTC; with
approximately 20-30 members on the team (usually 2 teams of 10-12 cadets
each) they compete in Raider Team competitions in GA, SC and TN. All of
their competitions are during the fall semester from SEP thru NOV. Cadets on
the Raider Team must be in good physical shape and must do a lot of physical
Training and develop upper body strength to be competitive. The Raider team
practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:15 pm till 5:30 pm.
AIR RIFLE TEAM: The Air Rifle Team is a Varsity Letter Sport and the only
Georgia High School
Association (GHSA) sanctioned team sport in JROTC. The Rifle Team consists
of 10 members. Try-outs are conducted in September/October and members will
be selected by the Rifle Team Commander and SAI. Practice for the Rifle
team is to be determined (TBD). The Rifle Team competes with other rifle
teams in the GHSA Area 4. The matches are primarily during Jan-Mar using
precision air rifles. After completing in two competitions and scoring a
220 or better during a competition the team members will receive the Rifle
team ribbon, cord and beret.
9. JROTC AWARDS BANQUET 2nd SEMESTER: The JROTC Awards Banquet is held
each year in April. Cadets receive numerous ribbons and medals earned
throughout the year. This is a special occasion where we invite parents and
ask that each family bring a covered dish. The JROTC will supply the main
meat, bread, plates, napkins, and eating utensils. Dinner is first then the
awards are given out. The Awards Banquet is MANDATORY for all JROTC cadets.
Cadets wear the Class A, Dress Blue or Drill Team uniform.
10. RIBBONS AND AWARDS: JROTC has many awards (ribbons-medals-tabs) which
cadets can earn and wear on their uniforms throughout the year. Once the
cadet has earned an award, it is posted on his/her records and issued at the
Awards Banquet in April. Ribbons earned will be worn at all times when in
uniform. Medals will be worn only on the Class A or Dress Blue uniform.
11. COMBINED MILITARY BALL: Each year (In FEB) we have a combined Formal
Military Ball, with all JROTC units in Columbia County. It is held at the
Gordon Club each year. This is a formal occasion with heavy hor ‘dourves
finger food, a professional photographer and a DJ. All Male Cadets are
required to wear the Class A or Dress Blue uniform with white shirt and
black bow tie. Female cadets wear Formal, or Semi-Formal dresses. The
Military Ball starts at 7:00pm and is usually over by midnight. ALL CADETS
ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND.
12. CADET OF THE MONTH: (Held normally on the 4th WED each month). Each
month Squad Leaders recommend to their Company Commander 1st year cadets,
who are doing an excellent job, to appear before a board (consisting of the
cadet Battalion Staff). Cadets will be asked questions about JROTC and
current events. The winner is selected based upon the board results plus a
point system considering grades, overall performance, teams and activities.
The winner each month will be recognized at a special formation of JROTC
cadets and will be given a promotion to the next rank, Certificate of
Appreciation, 10 merits, the cadet of the month ribbon and Cadet of the
Month/Semester badge. Winning the Cadet of the Month board makes that cadet
eligible to appear before the Cadet of the Year. Platoon Sergeant will
represent all Cadet of the Month candidates.
13. CADET OF THE SEMESTER: Toward the end of each Semester, 2nd and 3rd
year cadets will compete for honors similar to the Cadet of the month. This
is a hands-on board which consists of map reading, Drill & Ceremonies,
uniform wear, etc.
14. CADET OF THE YEAR: All cadets who won Cadet of the Month, will appear
before another selection board conducted by the by the Battalion Staff and
Drill Sergeants from Fort Gordon. The Cadet of the year will be selected at
that time and announced/recognized at the Awards Banquet in April with a
certificate, a medal and a $50.00 savings bond.
15. FLAG DETAIL: JROTC has the awesome responsibility of raising and
lowering the Flags on the flag poles in front of the school each school day.
The cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM) will post a roster of the
company responsible for the Flag Detail. First Sergeants will indicate which
platoon is responsible; while the Platoon Leader/Sergeant will post a roster
stating which Squad will raise and lower the Flags each day for one week at
a time. This schedule will be posted in the JROTC Classroom portable # 3.
The flags must be raised just before 7:45am and lowered and returned to the
JROTC OFFICE at the end of the 6th period. Platoon Sergeants are
responsible for making sure that Squad Leaders know how to put up/take down
the flags and to fold them properly. Squad Leaders have the responsibility
to make sure his/her cadets show up on time to raise and lower the flags.
Any cadet who misses Flag Detail (without prior approval) will receive 5
demerits for each offense.
16. PROMOTION PROCEDURES: Cadets demonstration proficiency to earn a
promotion to the next rank. NO CADET WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION IF
THEY HAVE ANY DEMERITS OR HAVE NOT DRESSED OUT ON ANY UNIFORM WEAR DAY. The
new Lakeside Promotion Requirements are attached to these guidelines. The
normal range of rank is based upon the cadet’s experience as follows:
LET 1 PVT - SGT
LET II SGT - 1SG
LET III 1SG – 2LT
LET IV 2LT - COL (BN Staff Officer)
17. LET LEVELS and INSTRUCTORS: JROTC at Lakeside HS is a 4 Year
Leadership Education Training (LET) program:
LET I - usually 9th Grader & 1st year in the program.
LET II - usually 10th Grader & 2nd year in the program
LET III - usually 11th Grader & 3rd year in the program
LET IV - usually 12th Grader & 4th year in the program
SGM GARY is the Primary Instructor for the LET I cadets and LET IV cadets
and handles all instructions for those levels in Portable 3.
MAJ McKEAN is the Primary Instructor for the LET II and LET III cadets and
handles all instruction for those levels in Portable 2.
18. JROTC MAIN OFFICE PORTABLE 4: This is the Main Office of JROTC and all
cadets must not enter unless they have some business or they are asked to
come in by the SAI /AI or The Battalion Staff. KNOCK AT THE DOOR and wait
to be told to come in. Come in, state your business, and leave. This Main
Office is for the SAI /AI and Battalion Staff to conduct the operations of
the JROTC Program for the School Year. Any cadet caught in the JROTC office
without official business will receive 10 push-ups.
19. JROTC CLASSROOMS PORTABES 2 & 3: Portable 2 is the primary classroom
for LET 2/3 instruction during their class periods. JROTC staff is
authorized to conduct business in Portable 2 & 3 with prior approval from
SAI/AI.
Cadets, or parents with a problem, can feel free to discuss the issue with
SGM Gary or MAJ McKean. We are there to help you at all times and will try
to resolve the problem as soon as possible.
These guidelines cover the basic information for JROTC cadets. Other issues
or announcements are posted on the white board in portable 3 classroom or on
the bulletin board throughout the week.
Visit our website at www.lakesidejrotcpanthers.com. There you will find
JROTC photos, videos, and most importantly JROTC current events.
MAJ TIM M. McKEAN, SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR (SAI)
Timothy.mckean@ccboe.net
863-0027, x228
SGM LINDA L. GARY, ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR (AI)
Linda.gary@ccboe.net
863-0027, x227
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