Simon G. Atkins Academic and TechnologyHigh School
Army Junior Officers’ Training Corps
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Course Outline (Syllabus) – JROTC Leadership Education and Training I-IV
Semester: Fall 2011 (25 August 2011 –20 January 2012)
Course Number: Leadership Education and Training I-IV (LET 1-4)
Course Title: Army Junior ROTC- Leadership Education and Training
Coursework: (Level 1-4, 4 periods, block schedule)
Course Dates (s) Classroom Lecture & Lab, Monday thru Friday
Course Time: 1st period, 8:45am – 10:45am (Walkertown)
3rd period, 11:55am – 1:50pm, Lunch 12:25pm – 12:50pm
4th period, 1:55pm – 3:25pm
Classroom Location: 100 Wing, Classroom 103, AtkinsHigh School
Instructor: Sergeant First Class Anthony Berry, U.S. Army Retired
Phone: (336) 703-6754, Ext: 70536
Email:
Office Hours: 2nd Period, 10:20am – 11:50am (Monday thru Friday)
Bibliographical Statement: Sergeant First Class Berry is a retired United Army Infantry Noncommissioned Officer with over 22 years of active military service. SFC Berry is an established leader and trainer of solders for medium air and ground combat operations. Prior to assuming the Army Instructor position, SFC Berry served as the Brigade Training Noncommissioned Officer for the Army Senior ROTC Division at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. SFC Berry also served in as Operations Sergeant Major and Platoon Sergeant in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004 and was awarded the Bronze Star for outstanding performance of duty. SFC Berry has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree of Divinity from LibertyUniversityand is currently enrolled in the Master of Science Degree of Divinity program at LibertyUniversity.
Course Description: The Leadership Education and Training courses provide more details about leadership situations. The program is split into units including: Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Cadet Challenge, Leadership Lab, First Aid, Map Reading, History, Your American Citizenship, Career Opportunities, and Role of the U.S. Army. The wearing of the uniform and extracurricular activities are the same as for all LET levels.
Course Outline (Syllabus) – JROTC Leadership Education and Training I-IV, Page 2
Course Objectives: The specific objectives of this course are to:
1. Prepare students without formal training in Leadership Education and Training to understand the basic fundamentals of Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory, Foundation of Success, Wellness and Fitness, First Aid, Geography, and Citizenship.
2. Have students facilitate discussion about current events concerning the above mentioned topics.
3. Enable students to develop physical fitness ability to meet the Junior Cadet Leadership Course physical fitness standards through Cadet Challenge Fitness Test.
4. Provide a learning environment where students learn from experiences of other students.
Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous LET course, or permission of the SAI/AI instructor.
Text/References: LET 1-4 Reference Books issued to students.
Teaching Methodology: You and I will share the responsibility for maximizing your learning experience. I will provide you with classroom lecture(s), demonstration and practical exercises and you are responsible for completing assignments and preparing for quizzes/exams.
Attendance: Classroom lecture and lab (drill & ceremony) attendance is mandatory. Report to class on time! You must coordinate with the instructor for absences due to emergency situations.
Uniform Requirements:
- Students are required to wear the Army Green Uniform to class each Wednesday. The ACU uniform is authorized to wear for selected cadets on each Tuesday.
- Uniform are issued at no cost to parents.
- Students are encouraged to purchase a JROTC T-shirt, as an optional uniform when directed by the instructor and to show JROTC pride. Cost of T-shirt is $8.00 dollars. Students that do not purchase the T-shirt are required to wear the Army Green uniform on optional uniform days.
Course Outline (Syllabus) – JROTC Leadership Education and Training I-IV, Page 3
Uniform Requirements (Continued):
- Male students are required to meet haircut standards and shave on uniform days. Males are not authorized to wear earrings with the Army Green uniform.
- Female students must wear their hair above the collar on uniform days. Females are authorized to wear only ¼ stud earrings in uniform.
- Students who fail to wear the uniform will result in loss of points from grade for each infraction or loss of points for each improper wearof uniform infraction IAW uniform CHECKLIST.
Other Requirements –
- Extracurricular JROTC Team Activities: Students are encouraged to participate in at least one JROTC extracurricular activity (ie. Drill Team, Raider Team or Rifle Team). (Practice: Drill Team – Mon & Wed, 3:50p-5:30p; Rifle and Raider Team–Tue and Thur, 3:50p-5:30p).
b. Presentation: Students will be required to conduct a presentation. (Worth 100
points of overall grade). Subject and topic to be announced.
Course Outline and Evaluation: Students can achieve up to 1000 points for this course.
Evaluated AreasMaximum PointsGrade Percentage
Exams x 4 (100 pts each)40040%
Final Exam20025%
Wear of Uniform10010%
Quizzes x 4 (25 pts each)10010%
Presentation10010%
Class/Extracurricular Participation100 5%
Total1000100%
Overall Grade Per Point Scale: The following is the overall grade per point scale for this class.
A = 930-1000B=850-929 C=770-849D=769-700F=0-690
Course Outline (Syllabus) – JROTC Leadership Education and Training I-IV Page 4
Master Training Schedule - Course Subjects (LET 1-4):
- Unit 1: Citizenship in Action
- Unit 2: Leadership Theory and Application
- Unit 3: Foundation of Success
- Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness and First Aid
- Unit 5: Geography and Earth Science
- Unit 6: Citizenship Skills
- Mandatory Core Service Learning – Making a Difference with Service Learning
- Cadet Challenge (Cadet Reference Guide)
Class Schedule: See Attached
Note: Dates, times and subject material(s) are subject to change.
Class Information:
- The Army Junior ROTC Department will issue uniforms and other equipment for your use. You are responsible for picking up and returning item in accordance with posted scheduled times.
- Consistently check JROTC event calendars and schedules to maintain a timely picture of JROTC events.
JROTC Significant Events Calendar: See Attached
Reference: Curriculum Manager, Hard Drive; Leadership Education and Training 1-4 Textbooks
Good luck and enjoy your class! “Camels Never Quit”
Anthony Berry
Sergeant First Class, United States Army Retired
Senior Army Instructor
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20,2012
Page 1
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
125-26 Aug 111-4Introduction, Uniform IssueNA
Program Overview
229 Aug -2 Sep 111-4Uniform Issue, Cadet Creedp3
Cadet Reference Guide Review
Cadet Creed Quiz #1
36-9 Sep 111The Making of a BetterCitizenp3-7
The Past and Purpose of Army
JROTCp8-10
Moving Up in JROTC Rankp11-27
2The Need for First Aidp23-29
The First Life Saving Stepsp30-38
3Celebrating Differencesp17-28
Performance Indicatorsp29-57
4Conduct Uniform Wear Class
for LET 1p39-51
Power Bases and Influencep29-33
The Department of Defensep3-8
Elective (Wk 3)*1-4Stationery Movements p182-184
(U2-C4-L4)
*1-4Steps and Marching p185-188
(U2-C4-L5)
*1-4Practice Uniform Inspection Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
412-16 Sep 111The Signs of Success p28-38
Your Personal Appearancep39-51
and Uniform
Leadership Definedp75-80
2Controlling Bleedingp39-45
Treat for Shockp46-53
3Negotiatingp58-61
Decision Making and Problemp62-70
Solving
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 2
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
412-16 Sep 114Styles of Leadershipp34-41
Management Skillsp42-48
Elective (Wk 4)*1-4Squad Drill p189-194
(U2-C4-L6)
*1-4Platoon Drill p195-202
(U2-C4-L7)
*1-4Uniform Inspection #1 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
519-23 Sep 111The Stars and Stripesp52-59
Leadership Reshuffledp81-85
Self Awareness p137-142
2You Are What You Eatp3-9
First Aid for Burnsp54-63
3Platoon Drillp72-82
Taking Charge-Know Yourp83-88
Responsibilities as a Leader
4Communicationp49-58
Motivationp59-67
Elective (Wk 5)*1-4Stationery Movements w/M1903 p231-240
(U2-C4-L12)
*1-4Review Company Formations p226-227
(U2-C4-L11)
*1-4Uniform Inspection #2 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
*1-4Distribute Presentation Assignment
**23 Sep 11***1-4Test #1 Wks 1-5
626-30 Sep 111 Proudly We Sing-Anthem p60-64
Leadership Inside and Outp86-97
Steps in the Past p120-123
2Nutrition-Nourishing Your Body p10-21
First Aid for Poisonsp64-71
3Becoming a Better Writer p91-102
Leadership Choices, Decisions p276-288
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 3
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
626-30 Sep 114NEFE-Credit: Buy Now.. p70-71
NEFE-Insurance:Your Protec.. p72-73
Elective (Wk 6)*1-4Review Forming, Inspection p226-230
and Dismissing the Battalion
*1-4The Globe: An Overview p1-4
(U5-C1-L1)
Introduction to Topo Maps p11-16
(U5-C2-L2)
*1-4Uniform Inspection #3 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
73-7 Oct 111American Military Tradition p65-72
Principles and Leadership p98-112
2Use & Effect of Drugs, Alcohol p97-121
Critical Decision about Subst… p122-138
3Creating Better Speeches p103-115
Becoming a Better Speaker p116-124
4Preparing to Teach p75-82
Using and Developing Lesson.. p83-91
Elective (Wk 7)*1-4Grid Reference System p17-23
(U5-C2-L3)
Contours and Landforms p24-34
(U5-C2-L4)
Uniform Inspection #4 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
**7 Oct 11***1-4Quiz #2 Wks 6-7
810-14 Oct 11*1-4Cadet Challenge Week p39-45
(**No Uniform Inspection**)
10 Oct 11*1-4Event Prep/Rehearsal PT Uniform
11 Oct 11*1-4Push Up, Curl Up
12 Oct 11*1-4Vsit, Shuttle Run
13 Oct 11*1-41 mile Walk/run
14 Oct 11*1-4Event Makeup/Scoring
Operation ‘Carwash” Fundraiser
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 4
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
917-21 Oct 111Finding Solution: Conflict p239-249
Finding Solution:Con & Beh p250-259
Thinking Maps p193-198
2Introduction to Maps p141-148
The Preamble p151-155
3Career Exploration Strategy p150-168
Career Development Portfolio p169-192
4Delivering Instruction p92-97
Using Variety in Your Lesson. P98-103
Elective (Wk 9)*1-4Determining Distance p35-40
(U2-C2-L5)
Determining Direction p41-48
(U2-C2-L6)
Uniform Inspection #5 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
**19 Oct 11***1-4Cadet Battalion Promotion Board
1024-28 Oct 111Reading for Meaning p199-212
(End of Qtr)Study Habits That Work…. p213-223
The Communication Process p226-229
2Citizenship Skills p156-167
Small Group Meetings p168-179
3Managing Anger p126-132
Conflict Resolution & Diversityp133-138
4Thinking Maps & Graphic Org. p104-113
Using Feedback in the Class.. p114-118
Elective (Wk 10)*1-4Review of Drill Procedures p222-230
*1-4Orienteering (U5-C3-L1) p64-72
*1-4Uniform Inspection #1 Unit SOP
(Class A Uniform)
**27 Oct 11***1-4Test #2 Wks 6-10
**28-31 Oct 11***1-4****Fall Break****
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 5
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
111-5 Nov111Becoming a Better Listener p230-237
Brain Structure and Function p162-174
2Representative Group Session p180-185
Introduction to Chief Justice p186-192
3 Finding Solution: Mediation p139-143
Violence Prevention p144-148
4The Active Army p9-17
The Reserve Components p18-26
Elective (Wk 11)*1-4Converting the GM Angle p49-54
(U5-C2-L7)
*1-4Determining Location p55-63
(U5-C2-L8)
*1-4Uniform Inspection #2
**3 Nov 11**3LET 3 Cadet BoardStudy Guide
127-11 Nov 111Learning Style and Process. p175-186
Sexual Harassment/Assault p113-118
Orientation to SVC Learning p265-270
2Our Natural Rights p194-209
Developing Repub. Govt. p210-225
3Making the Right Choices p230-234
Goals and Goal Setting p235-239
4Orientation to SVC Learning p121-126
Plan and Train for Your…. P127-132
Elective (Wk 12)*1-4Veterans Day Parade Rehearsals
*1-4Review Company Formations p226-227
(U2-C4-L10 &11)
*1-4Forming, Inspecting and p217-221
Dismissing the Battalion
*1-4Uniform Inspecion #3 Unit SOP
**9 Nov 11** 2LET 2 Cadet Board
**10 Nov 11** *1-4Quiz #1 Wks 11-12
**11 Nov 11** *1-4 Veterans Day Parade (Graded)
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 6
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
1314-18 Nov 111Steps from the Past p120-123
Multiple Intelligence p187-191
Plan and Train for Your p271-276
Exploratory Project
2British Origins p226-238
Colonial Government p239-255
3Time Management p240-246
Cadet Etiquette p247-266
4Teach LET 1 Cadets
Subject: Drill & Ceremony w/o arms
Elective (Wk 13)*3-4Cadet Briefing Presentations
(No Uniform Inspection)
*1-4Plot 6 digit grid coordinates p55-63
(U5-C2-L8)
1421-25 Nov 111Roles of Leaders and p124-130
Followers in Drill
2Orientation to SVC Learning p357-362
3NEFE: Savings & Investment p272-273
4Teach LET 1 Cadets
Subject: Drill & Ceremony w/ams
Elective (Wk 14)*1-4No Uniform Inspection
**23-25 Nov 11***1-4Thanksgiving Holiday-School Closed
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 7
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
1528 Nov – 2 Dec 111Using Your Leadership Skills/ p131-134
Taking Charge
NEFE: Setting Financial Goals p261-262
2Plan Your Exploratory Project p363-368
Project Reflect and Integration p369-376
3Orientation to SVC Learning p340-345
Plan and Train Your Exploratory
Project p346-351
4Project Reflection and Integr.. p133-140
Elective (Wk 15)*1-2Cadet Briefing Presentations
*1-4Uniform Inspection #4
(Class A Uniform)
**30 Nov 11**1LET 1 Cadet Board Study Guide
**2 Dec 11***1-4Test #1 Wks 11-15
165-9 Dec 111Using Your Leadership Skills/ p131-134
Taking Charge
2Articles of Confederation 1781 p267-276
Creating Our Constitution p277-287
3Decision and Problem Solving p62-70
4Prepare to Teach Air Navigation p73-80
Prepare for Uniform Turn-in
Elective (Wk 16)*1-4Air Navigation p73-80
(U5-C4-L1)
*1-4Uniform Inspection #5
(Class A Uniform)
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 8
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
1712-16 Dec 111Self Awareness p137-142
Appreciating Diversity via p143-147
Winning Colors
2Balancing the Power p288-303
Protection of Rights p305-313
3Military Career Opportunities p193-203
College Preparation p204-228
4Prepare for Uniform Turn-in
Teach LET 1 Cadets: Map Reading
Elective (Wk 17)*1-4No Uniform Inspection
Prepare for Uniform Turn-in
**14 Dec 11***1-4Cadet Battalion Promotion Board
**16 Dec 11***1-4Quiz #2 Wks 16-17
1819-23 Dec 111Personal Growth Plan p148-153
2Military Justice System p314-323
3Cadet Etiquette p247-266
4Prepare for Uniform Turn-in
Elective (Wk 18)*1-4No Uniform Inspection
*1-4Prepare for Uniform Turn-in
**20 Dec 11***1-4Test #2Wks 16-18
**21-23 Dec 11 ***1-4Christmas Break – No School
1926-30 Dec 11*1-4***Winter Break** - No School
(21 Dec11 – 2 Jan 12)
Fall 2011, LET 1-4 Syllabus Course Schedule
Time Period: August 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012 (Continued)
Page 9
WeekDate(s)LET LevelSubject/TopicPages
203 – 6 Jan 121Final Exam ReviewAll
2Roles of Citizens p325-336
New Citizenship p337-346
3 Ethical Decisions p289-302
Global Citizenship p303-323
Historical Timeline p324-337
4Final Exam ReviewAll
Elective*1-4Uniform Turn-in All classes
219-13 Jan 121Final Exam ReviewAll
2Final Exam ReviewAll
3Final Exam ReviewAll
4Final Exam ReviewAll
Elective*1-4Uniform Turn-in/InventoryAll classes
226-20 Jan 12*1-4Final ExamAll
(End of Qtr)Final Uniform Turn-in
Final Inventory/Recovery
End of Semester
Notes:
1. Dates and subjects taught are subject to change.
2. Fall Semester 2011 Ends – 20 January 2011
3. Spring Semester 2012 Begins – 24 January 2012