HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TX-20092 AFJROTC

Invites you to attend our first annual Skills Meet

“LoneStar Invitational Skills Meet”

4015 Woodland Hills Drive

Kingwood Texas, 77372

April 12TH 2014

Events will include:

Armed Inspection, Armed Drill, Armed Exhibition

Unarmed Inspection, Unarmed Drill, Unarmed Exhibition

Open Color Guard

Academics

Physical Fitness Obstacle Course

Physical Fitness Challenge

Swim Recovery Relay

Swim-O-War

Swimmer Rescue

Swim Rifle Relay Event

Orienteering

Knockout

Any team that pays and arrives will be allowed to compete but only those teams composed of the correct male/female personnel will be competing for awards/ranking.

ENTRIES DUE NLT 31 May

Email entries to

ENTRY FEES DUE NLT 12 April

LONESTAR SKILLS MEET OPERATING INSTRUCTION

I. CONCEPT

A. Drill Team Competition will be two events composed of three sub categories; Armed (Inspection, Regulation and Exhibition) and Unarmed (Inspection, Regulation and Exhibition). Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes in each 6 subcategories. Medals will be awarded to the overall armed and unarmed team commanders based on their total scores from inspection, regulation and exhibition.

B. Color Guard teams compete in one division. First, second, and third place trophies are awarded. A medal will be awarded to the top overall Color Guard Team Commander.

C. Academics will cover current events and the Vietnam War Period. Test will be comprised of 50 questions and will be given over the CPS/mobi. Teams will consist of 4 members.

D. Endurance Course will be a physical type course. Each team must have 2 males and 2 females. Schools are limited to two teams each. Each team must be present in PT clothes. Each team will be required to carry four weighted rucksacks over the entire ¼ mile course. Being able to perform the fireman’s carry is essential. No skipping or omitting of any obstacle, obstacles must be completed in the assigned order.

E. Physical Fitness Challenge: 4 person team 2 males and 2 females. Each team must be present in PT clothes. Only total team points will be awarded. All 4 cadets must compete in each of the following events 1.5 mile run, push-ups, curls up and broad jump.

F. Swim Recovery

Team: 4 cadets per team/school. 2 male, 2 female (All swim events will required that the cadet wear ACU, BDU or ABUs) No shoes or boots for any swim event.

Supplies: Bottom object, buoy/marker, line, swim goggles (optional, participant supplied)

Description: A bottom object will be submerged in up to 13 feet of water. Swimmer 1 will swim on the surface and locate the object. Once the object is located swimmer 1 will swim to the bottom and tie marker to the object. Swimmer 1 will then exit the pool on the opposite side from where he/she started. Once swimmer 1 exits the pool, swimmer 2 will swim to the object and tie a tow line to the object. After attaching the towline swimmer 2 will exit the pool on the opposite side from where he/she started. Once swimmer 2 exits the pool, swimmer 3 will swim to the object and tie another towline to the end of the first towline. After tying the towline swimmer 3 will exit the pool on the opposite side he/she started. Once swimmer 3 exits the pool, swimmer 4 will swim to the object and attach the final towline to the end of the second towline. After attaching the final towline swimmer 4 will swim to the surface with the end of the towline and hand it to his teammates standing on the side of the pool. The team will heave around and pull the object out of the water and onto the pool deck. All knots will be undone and the marker detached from the object.

Event Timing: When the command “begin” is given the clock will start. All swimmers will perform the task above. The time will end when the bottom object is on the pool deck and all knots have been undone and the marker detached.

Disqualification: If it appears that the swimmer is using the pool floor or walls for support or to advance his or her position; team will be DQ.

20 Seconds will be added for any/each time a competitor pulls the buoy towards the exit point prior to all swimmers having completed their tasks and exited the pool.

G. Swimmer Rescue

Team: 5 cadets per team/school. 2 male, 2 female plus a victim (male/female) (All swim events will required that the cadet wear ACU, BDU or ABUs)

Supplies: Life preserver (KPHS provided)

Description: The “victim” will be wearing a life preserver and will be in the water. Rescuer 1 will enter the water feet first and swim 25 yards to the victim and tow the victim back to the other end of the pool. Once swimmer 1 touches the pool wall, rescuer 2 will enter the water feet first to tow victim back 25 yards. This same rescue process will be repeated by rescuers 3 and 4. Rescuers will grasp the life preserver and tow the victim to the opposite end of the pool. The victim cannot assist the rescuer in any way.

Event Timing: When the command “begin” is given the clock will start. All swimmers/rescuers will perform the task described above. The time will end when the last rescuer returns the victim to the designated end of the pool. Penalty seconds will be assessed if the rescuer doesn’t keep the victim in sight (10 seconds per occurrence) while approaching the victim or if the victim assists the rescuer (30 seconds per occurrence).

Disqualification: If it appears that the swimmer is using the pool floor or the walls for support or to advance his or her position; team will be DQ.

H. Swim Rifle Relay

Team: 4 cadets per team/school. (2 male, and 2 female). (All swim events will require that the cadet wear ACU, BDU or ABUs)

Supplies: KPHS will supply dummy M16 rifles

Description: Swimmer 1 will swim the length of the pool with a rifle, must keep the rifle above the water or 10 seconds will be added each time the rifle touches the water. When swimmer 1 touches the wall opposite of which he/she started, swimmer 1 will transfer the rifle to swimmer 2. Swimmer 2 will then swim the length of the pool with the rifle, keeping it above the water. As swimmer 2 reaches the opposite side of which he/she started, swimmer 2 will touch the wall and transfer the rifle on to swimmer 3. Swimmer 3 will then swim the length of the pool with the rifle, keeping it above the water. When swimmer 3 reaches the opposite side of which he/she started, swimmer 3 will touch the wall and transfer the rifle on to swimmer 4. Swimmer 4 will then swim the length of the pool with the rifle, keeping it above the water. After swimmer 4 reaches the opposite side of which he/she started and touches the wall, all swimmers will then exit the pool.

Event Timing: When the command “begin” is given the clock will start. All swimmers will perform the task described above. A 10 second penalty will be given each time the rifle touches the water. Each swimmer will be timed individually and the total team time will be the sum of the individual times.

Disqualification: If it appears that the swimmer is using the pool floor, walls for support or to advance his or her position; team will be DQ.

I.  SWIM-O-WAR

Team: Four person team, 2 females and 2 males. Event will take place in the deep end of the pool.

Time: Time will start once all team members are in position. Time will stop once all team members are touching their wall.

Disqualification: If it appears that the swimmer is using the pool walls for support.

J. Orienteering: Orienteering will be comprised of 3 cadets per team. This event will be a timed relay. Instructions will be provided each team prior to the timed start. Winners will be selected from only those teams completing the course with your punch cards properly punched. Any team with incorrectly punched cards will be eliminated. Fastest times will determine final placement.

K. Knockout: Knockout will be a double elimination event. Tickets will be sold for $1 each and each competitor may purchase up to 2 tickets. DO NOT LOSE TICKETS The competitors will lose a ticket for each incorrect maneuver, once a competitor no longer has a ticket, he/she is eliminated. Medal will be awarded to the top finisher.

L. Trophies are awarded as follows:

1. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Armed (Demilitarized M-1 or equivalents) and Unarmed Inspection

2. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Armed (Demilitarized M-1 or equivalents) and Unarmed Regulation Drill

3. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Armed (Demilitarized M-1 or equivalents) and Unarmed Exhibition Drill

4. MEDALS: Best Armed, Unarmed, and Color Guard Commanders

5. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Color Guard

6. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Academics

7. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Physical Fitness Course and Endurance Course

8. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in all 4 Swim Events

9. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Orienteering

10. Medal: Knockout Drill (Male and Female cadets will compete together)

11. Overall and Reserve Overall Champions will be determined based on total points earned for finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories. Only the top scoring team in any category will count towards overall points.

II.  GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Upon your arrival, teams/instructors will be met by a KPark JROTC cadet. They will escort teams to the check-in, confirm whether all their teams are present and to relay any specific instructions. Any minor changes to the procedures outlined herein will be briefed at check-in. MSgt. Newberry will be available to answer all questions during the drill meet.

B. All JROTC team instructors must ensure their competitors are currently enrolled in the JROTC course of instruction for the current semester, and all competitors are fully eligible to compete in accordance with applicable school, district, and state JROTC regulations.

C. Judging for drill and color guard will be done by military recruiters and ROTC cadets while academics, and physical fitness course events will be time/judges by Booster Club Members and TX-20092 Cadets. All judges are instructed to move around the competition area allowing the best angle for grading the performances. Judges will move out of the cadet’s path, allowing cadets total access of the assigned drill area. Judges may come near (but not touch or impede the movement of) any cadet to gain a better judging view at any time during the event. Judges’ decisions are final concerning any rule, violation, or infraction, and points awarded. Instructors and team members will not discuss grading with the judges at any time during the meet. Time permitting; judges may de-brief commanders upon request by the team commander.

D. Team commanders will specify to the judges which service manual they will follow. Grading for Inspection, Regulation drill, and Color Guard are conducted IAW with the following service manuals:

NAVY & MARINE CORPS Junior ROTC—MCO P5060.20

AIR FORCE Junior ROTC—AFM 36-2203 and AFI 36-2903

ARMY Junior ROTC—FM 3-21.5

E. The KPark High School Junior ROTC Parent Support Group sponsors various food and beverage booths.

F. The Student Parking Lot located on the north side of the school is available for visitor parking. Other organizations will sponsor activities on the same day, thus parking may be limited in this area. Parking and driving is prohibited in the south parking lot.

III. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

A. Only the meet director can authorize changes. While performing in the inspection phase, all team members are required to wear a military style uniform with headgear.

B. Prior to Exhibition Drill performances, the wetting of gloves (WATER ONLY) and the taping of rifle slings or hinged shoulder rests (on the M-14 rifles) are the only uniform and equipment changes authorized due to safety reasons.

C. The use of bayonets, blank ammunition, and/or pyrotechnics of any kind is strictly prohibited while on campus. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification from the drill meet competition. Sabers/swords for commanders are acceptable.

D. Team commanders must report in/out and maintain control of the team during each performance.

E. Team instructors/members/parents/supporters are prohibited from using any form of audible or visual signals (cue cards or other prompts) while their teams are performing in any of the drill phases. Instructors may confer with their teams between phases only. Disqualification or a penalty of -25 points is assessed for violations. We want to keep in mind that parents/supporters are allowed to cheer in a supportive manner.

F. Armed teams will be considered those teams using demilitarized weapons/swords/sabers that have been or are currently in use in the military. The Glendale Rifle’s model # 1000 and # 1000MB, the Daisy Drill Rifle, the M-1 Garand as well as the Springfield Rifle (Model #1040or 1903) are examples of weapons approved for use in the demilitarized division. Teams using other types of armed weapons, including replicas (Styrofoam, wood, metal, or others) are categorized as unarmed teams. Any questions during the drill meet should be directed to MSgt. Newberry.

G. We will not have advanced medical services on-site; however, emergency medical services can be summoned at any time for major medical trauma within minutes. It is highly recommended that all units maintain a first aid kit to attend to minor injuries.

H. Teams in an unarmed category may be male, female, or co-ed. Use of non-service facsimile weapons constitutes judging as an Unarmed Team and can only be used during Exhibition Drill.