Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Syllabus

First Semester 2004

Instructors: Lieutenant Colonel Troy Comer,

SGM Charles E. Heintz, Jr.

Master Sergeant Lee Robertson

(Rooms 410 and 411)

Office Telephone: (706) 639-3414

GENERAL

During the first semester, all cadets will undergo training in basic citizenship skills. This will include classroom, and outside instruction. They will acquire skills in organization, structure, and operation of The Corps of Cadets.

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS TO BE TAUGHT

1. Customs and courtesies 2. Leadership Laboratory

3. History of the Vietnam War 4. Time Management Skills

5. Career Goals 6. Drug Awareness & Prevention

7. Social Skills * 8. Ceremonies (Up to Battalion)*

9. College or Vocational Planning 10. Inspection preparation

This list is not all-inclusive and is designed to be flexible and accommodate the learning needs of the cadets, as they become apparent.

The third and fourth year cadets will be used to assist in training the new cadets and will receive advanced levels of instruction on the above listed subjects.

* These two subjects include, but are not limited to, the Mandatory participation in several activities that occur after school or on a weekend. In a normal school year that includes the Rambler Battalion, Color Guard and Battalion Staff) marching in the Homecoming parade, City of LaFayette Christmas parade, Awards Night and attendance at the JROTC Military Ball. Emergency situations or unusual circumstances that warrant a request for exception to these requirements may be approved by the Senior Army Instructor on a case by case basis.

GRADING POLICY

The JROTC program is a hands on type of training and learning. In order to succeed in this program you will be expected to participate in all classroom and outside activities. Cadets should therefore dress to participate in outside activities such as PT on Wednesday and Drill on Friday. In addition to the quiz grades, weekly exams, and project grades, cadets also receive a grade for their level of class participation. In short, this program cannot be passed without active participation in all scheduled activities.

EXPECTATIONS ON UNIFORM DAY

All cadets are issued a complete uniform for which they are responsible for maintaining and safeguarding. The uniform remains the property of the JROTC Department and must be returned at the end of the school year in a serviceable condition.

The uniform must be worn on uniform day (Thursday) unless excused by the Senior Army Instructor. Should a student be absent on uniform day, they are to wear the uniform on the next school day (except Friday) that they return to school. Proper wear of the JROTC uniform is included as a part of each cadet's grade. It is our belief that the cadet is responsible for the uniform and not his/her parents. By this designation of direct responsibility we aspire to teach children responsibility for their own actions and planning. Notes from parents asking that a cadet be excused from uniform day because the uniform is in the cleaners cannot be accepted. Haircut policies will be explained to each cadet. However, the basic rule is that the hair may not touch the ears or shirt collar. Female cadets must wear their hair up so as to permit proper wear of the hat. The older female cadets will provide assistance to the newer female cadets on this matter. In no case will extreme hair styles be permitted. The final authority on what type of hair is permitted remains with the Senior Army Instructor. Also, male cadets are not allowed to wear earrings at any time while under JROTC control.

INSTRUCTOR/CADET LEADERSHIP

All incoming students should be aware that they are required to accept and respond to lawful instructions from cadet leaders in their chain-of-command. If a child feels that an instruction received from a cadet leader is unfair etc, they can seek relief from the cadet chain of command up to the instructor staff. Failure to abide by this tenant can result in a lowering of the cadet's observation grade and/or removal from the program. This process is usually enforced through the awarding of demerits or merits.