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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps
Pacific High School
425 Indian Warpath Drive
Pacific Missouri 63069
1533
smi
9 Sep 11
From: Senior Marine Instructor, Pacific High School
To: JROTC Community
Subj: SIXTH ANNUAL 2011 GATEWAY INVITATIONAL DRILL /
MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITION
Encl: (1) Entry Form
(2) General Information
(3) Drill Cards
(4) Score Sheet
(5) Hold Harmless Agreement
1. The ultimate goal of this competition is to facilitate a fair and competitive event with the understanding that most of us are just firing-up our drill teams. The cadets are still in the “developmental” stage; therefore, the drill cards will focus primarily on the fundamentals of drill.
2. The event(s) will be held in the Pacific High School gymnasiums and our adjacent lower-level shooting range on Saturday, October 29th, 2011. A commanders’ brief will be held at 0800 to discuss any last minute changes, etc. and then the events will begin immediately thereafter…attendance at this brief IS NOT mandatory; however you are responsible for securing pertinent information prior to the conduct of drill. In order to keep within the intent of this competition, schools will be limited to ONE TEAM ONLY for each event EXCEPT FOR COLOR GUARD (maximum two teams).
3. The Pacific HS JROTC Booster Club will provide CHOW at a very nominal price ($5.00 for an entire meal) throughout the day. The menu will include items such as burgers, hotdogs, chips, pizza, fresh baked goods, and a variety of drinks and other snacks. Chow will be ready for consumption NLT 0930.
4. Forward your concerns / suggestions and / or phone (636) 271-1414 extension 254. As always, our sister branches are encouraged to modify the drill cards to accommodate their guiding principles regarding drill.
BRIAN S. CAIN
GATEWAY 2011 ENTRY FORM
ONE TEAM ONLY PER EVENT
Y / N
EVENT 1: Armed Platoon Regulation Drill _____
EVENT 2: Armed Squad Regulation Drill _____
EVENT 3: Unarmed Platoon Regulation Drill _____
EVENT 4: Unarmed Squad Regulation Drill _____
EVENT 5: Color Guard (two teams max) _____
EVENT 6: New Cadet Squad Drill (not included in overall champion award) _____
EVENT 7: Marksmanship (not included in overall champion award) _____
EVENT 8: Solo Armed Exhibition (not included in overall champion award) _____
Knockout (list approximate number of participants) _____
POC NAME AND email :______________________/___________________________
ENTRANCE FEE
$125.00 per unit (includes marksmanship)
$100.00 (drill only)
$25.00 (marksmanship only)
(Check or cash) payable to Pacific HS JROTC is due upon arrival;
FAX or scan a copy of your entry form to me no later than
September 30th for scheduling purposes
FAX NUMBER (636) 271 – 1420 attn: JROTC
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The uniform for all drill events will be the “dress” or “service” uniform as prescribed by the senior instructor. The camouflage utility uniform (optional) may be worn by the NEW CADETS only. Appropriate civilian / PT attire IS authorized for marksmanship and wear in and around the competition area. Ribbons, badges, and / or medals are authorized in accordance with the appropriate service manual regarding same…bottom-line…be consistent.
2. NEW CADETS are cadets that have not completed one full year of JROTC…age and or grade is not a factor.
3. ARMED UNITS may perform inspection arms after falling in; however, points will not be added to or subtracting from in either capacity.
4. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be presented in each team event and one overall Gateway Championship Trophy.
5. Teams must provide their own standardized / service issued drill weapons.
6. Changing / dressing / storage areas will be provided for each school. Please restore the room to its entry condition prior to departure. Security of your gear is your responsibility.
7. Pacific HS Ambassadors will escort Instructors / units to their rooms upon arrival.
8. There will be no practicing in the competition area. Alternate practice locations will be addressed during the commander’s brief.
9. Platoon drill will be conducted with a minimum of twelve cadets and one commander. GUIDES WILL NOT BE USED.
10. Squad drill will be conducted with eight cadets and one commander.
11. The size of the drill area will be that of a standard basketball court; however, the actual out-of-bounds markers are the walls and bleachers, so if you run into something you’re out of bounds. Our goal is to focus on drill, not a line or a cone.
12. The “fall in” location (location of the commander) for all drill events will be the centerline of the basketball court on the sideline facing inboard. Call for clarification if necessary. The unit should be centered and three paces from the commander.
13. Alibi’s will cost you a deduction of 5 points per use. Drill cards must be memorized.
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14. Marksmanship …The marksmanship competition will fall under CMP 3 position Air Rifle Rules. (Sporter Division only). Each team will consist of 4 shooters. ONLY ONE TEAM MAY BE ENTERED. Each team will furnish all required equipment minus the targets and traps. Please ensure all shooters are in the proper shooting attire. THE RANGE OFFICER WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL CHALLENGES. Only shooters and their respective coach will be allowed on the range. POSTAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
Marksmanship awards will be as follows: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for top three teams and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded to the top individual shooters.
Distance will be the standard 10 meters (33 ft). Firing 30 rounds with 10 rounds in each position…prone, standing, and kneeling. Time allotted will be 55 minutes for the entire course of fire. Any sighting-in shot outside the SS oval will be counted as a recorded shot. CMP RULES APPLY TO ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS.
15. SOLO ARMED EXHIBITION. This event is new to our competition and will not count toward the overall championship points. Armed competitors will develop a routine that will encompass elements of creativity, attention to detail, and various levels of difficulty. Competitors MUST USE the standard / authorized drill weapon as their weapon of choice (no sword).
Routines will be at least 60 seconds but no more than 75 seconds in length. Points will be deducted for routines less than or greater than the required time limit (2 points per second).
The winning cadet will perform their routine during the final awards formation.
ONLY TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL
INSTRUCTORS…THE SAFETY OF THE CADET SHOULD BE PARAMOUNT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROUTINE.
If an evaluator believes the genuine safety of the cadet or those around them are in danger, the routine will be stopped immediately.
16. INDIVIDUAL KNOCK-OUT
a. WHO CAN ENTER…any Cadet in uniform from any competing school may
take part even if they have not participated in another event
b. COVERS MUST BE WORN!
c. Medals will be awarded for first through tenth place.
d. Knockout Cadets will assemble in the main gymnasium at the completion of the final drill competition prior to the awards ceremony.
e. Standard military commands will be given in clear English. Cadets will be judged on their ability to carry out commands in accordance with the Drill and Ceremonies Manual. Any deviation from the prescribed movements or positions will result in the cadet being eliminated from further competition (knocked-out).
f. The Marine giving the commands may temporarily suspend the competition as necessary to consolidate remaining cadets into a more easily judged formation. When doing so the judge will clearly indicate their intentions.
The decisions of Marine judges are final with regards to elimination of an individual. Protest not allowed.
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DRILL CARDS
Sir/Ma’am, the unarmed platoon from “American High School” requests permission to utilize your drill area in accordance with …
UNARMED PLATOON 12 members / 1 commander __
PERF NOT PERF
1. FALL IN ____ ____
2. HAND SALUTE, REPORT (to the evaluator) ____ ____
3. OPEN RANKS ____ ____
4. CLOSE RANKS ____ _____
5. RIGHT FACE ____ ____
6. LEFT FACE ____ ____
7. PARADE REST ____ ____
8. PLATOON ATTENTION ____ ____
9. ABOUT FACE ____ ____
10. ABOUT FACE ____ ____
11. LEFT STEP ____ ____
12. RIGHT STEP ____ ____
13. RIGHT FACE ____ ____
14. FORWARD MARCH ____ ____
15. COLUMN RIGHT ____ ____
16. COLUMN RIGHT ____ ____
17. RIGHT FLANK ____ ____
18. MARK TIME, MARCH ____ ____
19. RESUME MARCH ____ ____
20. LEFT FLANK ____ ____
21. COLUMN LEFT ____ ____
22. CHANGE STEP ____ ____
23. COLUMN LEFT ____ ____
24. CLOSE WHILE MARCHING ____ ____
25. FORWARD MARCH ____ ____
26. EXTEND WHILE MARCHING ____ ____
27. FORWARD MARCH ____ ____
28. TO THE REAR ____ ____
29. TO THE REAR ____ ____
30. LEFT FLANK ____ ____
31. PLATOON HALT ____ ____
32. HAND SALUTE (REPORT OUT) ____ ____
33. READY TWO ____ ____
34. FALL OUT ____ ____
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
(PERF = PERFORMED NOT PERF = NOT PERFORMED) Encl (3)
Sir, the unarmed squad from “American High School” requests permission to utilize your
drill area in accordance with…
UNARMED SQUAD 8 members / 1 commander
1. AT CLOSE INTERVAL, FALL IN
2. COUNT, OFF
3. EXTEND, MARCH
4. DRESS RIGHT DRESS
5. HAND SALUTE, REPORT (to the evaluator)
6. RIGHT FACE
7. LEFT FACE
8. ABOUT FACE
9. ABOUT FACE
10. PARADE REST
11. SQUAD, ATTENTION
12. LEFT STEP
13. RIGHT STEP
14. RIGHT FACE
15. FORWARD MARCH
16. COLUMN RIGHT
17. COLUMN RIGHT
18. RIGHT OBLIQUE
19. IN-PLACE HALT
20. RESUME MARCH
21. FORWARD MARCH
22. LEFT FLANK
23. RIGHT FLANK
24. COLUMN RIGHT
25. TO THE REAR
26. TO THE REAR
27. COLUMN RIGHT
28. CHANGE STEP
29. SQUAD HALT
30. LEFT FACE
31. HAND SALUTE (REPORT OUT)
32. READY TWO
33. FALL OUT
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
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Sir, the armed platoon from “American High School requests permission to utilize your
drill area in accordance with….
ARMED PLATOON
1. FALL IN
2. PRESENT ARMS, REPORT
3. ORDER ARMS
4. OPEN RANKS
5. CLOSE RANKS
6. RIGHT FACE
7. LEFT FACE
8. ABOUT FACE
9. ABOUT FACE
10. PARADE REST
11. PLATOON, ATTENTION
12. ABOUT FACE
13. RIGHT FACE
14. PORT ARMS
15. FORWARD MARCH
16. COLUMN RIGHT
17. RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS
18. COLUMN RIGHT
19. RIGHT FLANK
20. PORT ARMS
21. LEFT FLANK
22. COLUMN LEFT
23. LEFT SHOULDER ARMS
24. COLUMN LEFT
25. PORT ARMS
26. CLOSE WHILE MARCHING
27. FORWARD MARCH
28. EXTEND WHILE MARCHING
29. FORWARD MARCH
30. TO THE REAR
31. TO THE REAR
32. CHANGE STEP
33. LEFT FLANK
34. PLATOON HALT
35. ORDER ARMS
36. PRESENT ARMS (REPORT OUT)
37. ORDER ARMS
38. FALL OUT
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
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Sir, the armed squad from “America High School” requests permission to utilize your
drill area in accordance with…
ARMED SQUAD
1. FALL IN
2. PRESENT ARMS, REPORT (to the evaluator)
3. RIGHT FACE
4. LEFT FACE
5. ABOUT FACE
6. PARADE REST
7. SQUAD, ATTENTION
8. ABOUT FACE
9. LEFT STEP
10. RIGHT STEP
11. RIGHT FACE
12. PORT ARMS
13. FORWARD MARCH
14. COLUMN RIGHT
15. RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS
16. COLUMN RIGHT
17. RIGHT OBLIQUE
18. MARK TIME, MARCH (while in the oblique)
19. RESUME MARCH
20. FORWARD MARCH
21. LEFT FLANK
22. RIGHT FLANK
23. COLUMN RIGHT
24. LEFT SHOULDER ARMS
25. COLUMN RIGHT
26. PORT ARMS
27. TO THE REAR
28. TO THE REAR
29. CHANGE STEP MARCH
30. SQUAD HALT
31. ORDER ARMS
32. LEFT FACE
33. PRESENT ARMS (REPORT OUT)
34. ORDER ARMS
35. FALL OUT
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
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Sir, the New Cadet Squad from “America High School” requests permission to utilize your drill area in accordance with…
NEW CADET SQUAD
1. FALL IN
2. HAND SALUTE, REPORT (to the evaluator)
3. RIGHT FACE
4. LEFT FACE
5. ABOUT FACE
6. PARADE REST
7. SQUAD, ATTENTION
8. ABOUT FACE
9. LEFT STEP
10. RIGHT STEP
11. RIGHT FACE
12. FORWARD MARCH
13. COLUMN RIGHT
14. COLUMN RIGHT
15. RIGHT FLANK
16. LEFT FLANK
17. COLUMN LEFT
18. COLUMN LEFT
20. LEFT FLANK
21. CHANGE STEP
22. SQUAD HALT
23. HAND SALUTE (REPORT OUT)
24 READY TWO
25. FALL OUT
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
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Sir, the color guard from “America High School” requests permission to utilize your
drill area in accordance with…
COLOR GUARD CARD
1. Fall in
2. Present Colors
3. Report (to the evaluator)
4. Order Colors
5. Parade Rest
6. Carry Colors
7. Counter March
8. Forward March
9. Left Turn
10. Forward March
11. Left Turn
12. Forward March
13. Left Turn
14. Forward March
15. Eyes Right
16. Ready Front
17. Counter March
18. Forward March
19. Eyes Left
20. Ready Front
21. Colors Halt
22. Right Turn
23. Forward March
24. Right Turn
25. Forward March
26. Counter March
27. Left Turn
28. Forward March
29. Colors Halt
30. Present Colors
31. Report Out
32. Order Colors
33. Fall Out
COMMANDER EVALUATION OUTSTANDING GOOD STILL DEVELOPING
(WILL BE USED IN CASE OF A TIE)
The commander DOES NOT have to be the senior color bearer.
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SCORE SHEET
SCHOOL NAME /EVENT ______________________________________
PROPER UNIT SIZE (-4 pts for each missing mbr) 0 2 6 10
PRECISION 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
NON-MARCHING MOVEMENTS 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
MARCHING 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
ALIGNMENT 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
ENERGY / COMRADERIE OF THE UNIT 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
OVERALL EVALUATION 0 2 4 6 8 9 10
SUB TOTAL ________________
DEDUCTIONS
ALIBI’S -5 -10 -15 -20
MISSED MOVEMENTS -5 -10 -15 -20
OUT OF BOUNDS -5 -10 -15 -20
_________________
TOTAL _________________
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I, ___________________________________, on my own behalf, in
(Cadet’s printed full name)
consideration and for the purpose of the Gateway Invitational Drill and Marksmanship Competition, Pacific, Missouri release from liability the United States Marine Corps, Meramec Valley R-3 School District, and all personnel, agents, or employees, therein, acting officially or otherwise; from any and all injuries incurred enroute, during, or returning from this activity. I acknowledge that this agreement is limited solely for the purpose of the aforementioned activity and binds the United States in no manner whatsoever. Furthermore, I attest that this agreement is entered into voluntarily and that I understand that participation in the aforementioned activity is also voluntary. I acknowledge that I have been provided the opportunity to ask questions as to any of the risks foreseeable in connection with the aforementioned activity and transportation connected to/from this activity, which will be 29 October 2011.
This agreement has been explained as to the above terms, provisions, and statements and I hereby accept all the said terms, provisions, and statements listed above as my own unconditionally and voluntarily.