HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JROTC DEPARTMENT
BLUEBONNET DRILL COMPETITION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose / 1General Instructions / 2
Recommendations and Comments / 3
Greater Houston Area Map / 4
Site Plan / 5
Entry Form / 6-7
Participants in More Than One Event / 8
Trophies and Medallions / 9 - 11
Awards Point System / 12 - 14
Appendix A – Drill Team Competition / A-1 thru A-7
A. Concept / A-1 and A-2
B. Execution / A-2
1. Registration / A-2
2. Inspection Preparation Area / A-2
3. Inspection / A-2 to A-4
4. Regulation / A-4 and A-5
5. Exhibition / A-5 to A-6
Appendix B – Color Guard Competition / B-1 thru B-3
1. – 6. General / B-1 to B-2
7. Reporting In and Phase I - Inspection / B-2
8. Phase II - Performance / B-2 and B-3
9. Tie Breaker / B-3
Appendix C – Air Rifle Competition / C-1 thru C-2
A. Concept / C-1
B. Execution / C-1 and C-2
Appendix D – Physical Fitness Competition / D-1
Appendix E – Ranger Swim Competition / E-1 thru E-2
A. General Information / E-1
B. Concept / E-1
C. Clothing and Equipment / E-1
D. Scoring System / E-2
E. Waiver Forms / E-2
Appendix F – Academic Competition / F-1 thru F-3
A.1 – 3 General Information / F-1
4. Phase I – Oral Presentation / F-1 and F-2
5. Phase II – Current/Recent Events and
Personal Evaluation / F-2 and F-3
Drill Team Competition Appendix A Tabs
(ALL TABS ARE SENT AS SEPARATE E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS)
A-A Drill Field Layout
A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)
A-B Armed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (HJ)
A-B Unarmed Inspection Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)
A-C Armed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (HJ)
A-C Unarmed Regulation Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-C Penalty & Cadence Score Sheet
A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)
A-D Armed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)
A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (HJ)
A-D Unarmed Exhibition Score Sheet (J2-3)
Color Guard Competition Appendix B Tabs
B-A Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (HJ)
B-B Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet (J2)
B-C Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (HJ)
B-D Color Guard Sequence Score Sheet Navy (J2)
B-E Color Guard Inspection Score Sheet
B-F Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (HJ)
B-G Color Guard Performance Score Sheet (2)
Air Rifle Competition Appendix C Tabs
C-A Rifle Team Statement of Waiver
C-B Cadet Marksmanship Safety Pledge
Physical Fitness Competition Appendix D Tabs
D-A Physical Fitness Statement of Waiver
D-B Physical Fitness Score Sheet
Ranger Swim Competition Appendix E Tabs
E-A Ranger Swim Statement of Wavier
E-B Ranger Swim Score Sheet
Academic Competition Appendix F Tabs
F-A Oral Presentation Score Sheet (HJ)
F-B Oral Presentation Score Sheet (J2)
F-C Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (HJ)
F-D Personal Evaluation Score Sheet (J2)
DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW
1. PURPOSE. This SOP is published to provide guidelines and pertinent information for organizations and individuals planning to participate in the HISDBluebonnet Competition open drill and military skills meetfor SY 11-12. The Bluebonnet takes place on 2 March(optional for the Physical Fitness Competition) and 3 March 2012. Special attention should be paid to bold and underlined words and statements.
2. GENERAL
a. The Meet will begin with the optional Physical Fitness event conducted at Lamar High School on 2 March located at 3325 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098. The optional Marksmanship Competition will not be held on 2 March and will be limited to 28 marksmanship teams on 3 March.The Meet on 3 March will consist of the following six events atWestside High School campus, located at 14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77078:
(1) Drill Team Competition (APPENDIX A)
(2) Color Guard Competition (APPENDIX B)
(3) Pellet Rifle Team Competition(APPENDIX C)
(4) Physical Fitness Competition (APPENDIX D)
(5) Ranger Swim Competition (APPENDIX E)
(6) Academics Competition (APPENDIX F)
b. All events will be offered on a first come, first served basis until each event has reached its maximum capacity. Entries and fees must be received before entries can be confirmed. Entries and fees received after maximum capacity will be placed on standby until 23February2012 for the BluebonnetMeetat which time all refundable cancellations will be discontinued, and opened entries filled from standby list. Entry fee for events that are not filled from the standby list by 23 February 2012will be refunded. However, cancellations received after the deadline are not refundable.
c. At enclosure 1is a greater Houston map identifying the locations of Lamar and Westside High School.
d. At enclosure 2 is the site plan of the Westside High School campus area. Signs and guides will direct buses to the drop off points and parking area. Upon arrival at the parking area, team sponsors will be directed to the RegistrationCenter.
e. Enclosure 3 is the entry form, which must be completed and returned along with your entry fee, and enclosure 4 on or before 23 February 2012. This information should be mailed to:
HOUSTONINDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTN: JROTC DEPARTMENT
228 McCarty Complex
BLDG 17, Room 103
HOUSTON, TX77029
Checks should be made payable to: JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
e. Dressing rooms / storage areas will be available to accommodate cadets in changing uniforms, etc. Sponsors are responsible to ensure that rooms are cleaned prior to departure.
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f. 23 February 2012has been established as the NLT date for return of all necessary forms and funds. It is suggested that you enter early because time and space will limit entrants to the first thirty-five (35) schools(marksmanship teams limited to 28 teams).
g. Sponsors must verify score sheets at the Scoring Center within 90 minutes after teams complete the competition. After 90 minutes scores will be officially posted.
h. Protests may be submitted to the Meet Director, in writing, within 30 minutes of the alleged violation of the regulation or SOP. Protests must be specific in nature and must cite what was violated by whom and when (which phase). The Meet Director, after discussing the protest with the Head Judge for that phase, will inform the sponsor of his decision.
i. Participants may compete in more than one event. Inform us of your desires or problems in this area, so that we may schedule your event(s) to accommodate you and your cadets. The comments portion on the form at enclosure 4will be used for this purpose.
j. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system carried to three (3) decimal points. The scoring system in the competition data center has been computerized and staffed with sufficient trained personnel to facilitate result tabulation and posting competition results.
k. Inclement Weather –In the event of rain-out conditions forecasted 48 hours in advance, out of town schools will be notified telephonically by this office.
l. A First Aid Station manned by competent medical personnel will be available in the area.
m. Lodging Information - There are a number of lodging facilities within proximity of the meet site (Westside High School). See enclosure 1 for a map of Houston. Units should contact hotel sales managers and arrange for advance group bookings where competitive rates for rooms to cadets, chaperons, and instructors are offered (Single through quad occupancy).
n. Parking at the Westside High School campus site is available for POV parking and team bus parking. All team bus parking will be routed to the rear of Westside High School which circles the school complex. POV parking will be routed to the teacher/staff parking area which is located on Briar Forest Drive.
o. The competitions for physical fitness teamswill begin at 1600 hours on 2 March 2012 at Lamar HS and resume at 0800 hours on 3 March 2012 at Westside HS. The starting times and sequence of events will be provided to schools approximately seven (7) days prior to the Meet.
p. Just a reminder – There are many educational, historical, and entertainment sites in the Greater Houston Area. These include: The Johnson Space Center, Reliant Stadium, MinuteMaidPark, Landry’s Aquarium, the Kemah Boardwalk, and the Miller Outdoor Theater (free). Including some of these sites in your itinerary is recommended for your enjoyment.
q. The category of events and awards to be presented are at enclosure 5. The point system and tiebreaker procedures are at enclosure 6.Due to the amount of scoring and scoring verification, awards will either be picked up at the JROTC district office or shipped to the schools following the competition.
r. For your convenience, the (281) 920-8029 phone number at the on-site Meet Headquarters on the Westside High School campus will be manned during the period of competition.
s. Lost and found items will be turned into the Registration Desk.
t. We are looking forward to having you with us for the Bluebonnet Drill Meet. I know your teams will compete “with honor, dignity, and pride.” Please feel free to call (713) 676-9740 for additional information or assistance.
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3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS. Recommendations and comments which may improve this wonderful event are welcomed.
CORNELL T. MCGHEE
Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired
Director, JROTC Programs
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1 Greater Houston Area Map
2Bluebonnet Competition Site Plan—Westside High School
3BluebonnetCompetitionentry form
4Participants involved in more than one event
5Drill and Military Skills Meet Trophies and Medallions
6Award Point System
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Greater Houston Area Map
Westside High School Lamar High School (2 MAR – PT Test)
Westside High School: 14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77078
Lamar High School:3325 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098
Enclosure 1
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ENCLOSURE 1 SITE PLAN – WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
14201 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77078
1 –Registration and Cadet Drop Off
2 – Bus Parking
3 – Evaluator & Visitor Parking
4 – Drill Team Competition Area
5 – Data Center & Academic Competition Room– JROTC Wing
6 – Ranger Swim Competition Area
7 – Physical Fitness Field
8 - Color Guard Competition Area – Gymnasium 1
8 – Marksmanship Competition Area – Gymnasium 2
9 – Indoor Eating and Break Area
9 – Evaluator Briefing Room
Enclosure 2
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ENTRY FORM
DUE NLT 23 February 2012
NAME OF SCHOOL:
BRANCH OF SERVICE:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) -
1.DRILL TEAM COMPETITION ($35.00 per team)
TEAM NAME#MEMBERS TEAM SPONSOR(S)
ARMED SERVICE WEAPON:
ARMED NON-SERVICE WEAPON:
UNARMED:
2. COLOR GUARD COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)
PRIMARYTEAM# ENTERED:
SECONDARYTEAM # ENTERED: __
SPONSOR(S):
3..AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION ($30.00 per team)
TEAM #1: Precision; SporterTEAM #2: Precision; Sporter
(Check appropriate category for participating teams.)
SPONSOR(S):
4.PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITION ($25.00 per team)
MALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
FEMALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
SPONSOR(S):
5.RANGER SWIM TEST ($25.00 per team)
MALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
FEMALE TEAMS# ENTERED:
SPONSOR(S):
6.ACADEMIC COMPETITION ($15.00 per individual)
# INDIVIDUALS ENTERED: SPONSORS(S):
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COMPETITION# OF TEAMS FEETOTAL
DRILLX $35.00 =
COLOR GUARDX $25.00 =
CAL. 177 AIR RIFLEX $30.00 =
PHYSICAL FITNESSX $25.00 =
RANGER SWIMX $25.00 =
ACADEMICS (PERIndiv)X $15.00 =
GRAND TOTAL=
Scheduling selection for Marksmanship and Physical Fitness teams:
TEAM / Friday (4 – 7 p.m.) / Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)CAL. 177 Air Rifle Team / N/A
Physical Fitness Team
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
NOTE: Entry fee for cancellations received after 23 February 2012will not be refunded.
Comments:
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Signature of SponsorDate
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PARTICIPANTS INVOLVED IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT
PLEASE TYPE
SCHOOL
EVENTParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipant
Drill Team SVC WPN
Drill Team NON SVC WPN
Drill Team Unarmed
Color Guard, Primary
Color Guard, Secondary
Air Rifle Team.177 Caliber
Physical Fitness, Male
Physical Fitness, Female
Ranger Swim, Male
Ranger Swim, Female
Academics
COMMENTS:______
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List name(s) of participant(s) in the appropriate blanks each event participant is involved in.
This information will be used to assist in preventing conflict in scheduling.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE RETURN THIS FORMDUE NLT 23February 2012
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TROPHIES ANDMEDALLIONS
CATEGORIESTROPHIESMEDALLIONS AWARDED
A.DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
1.Inspection- Armed (Service Weapon)3
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
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2.Regulation Drill- Armed (Service Weapon)3
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
9
3.Exhibition- Armed (Service Weapon)3
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
9
4.Overall- Armed (Service Weapon)3
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
9
5.Best Team Commander- Armed (Service Weapon)3
- Armed (Non Service Weapon)3
- Unarmed3
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B.COLOR GUARD COMPETITION (Non-gender Specific)
1.Inspection- Primary Color Guard3
- Secondary Color Guard3
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2.Performance- Primary Color Guard3
- Secondary Color Guard3
6
3.Overall- Primary Color Guard3
- Secondary Color Guard3
6
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C..177 AIR RIFLE TEAM COMPETITION
1.Precision Category
a.Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions3
(2) Kneeling - Medallions3
(3) Standing - Medallions3
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b.High Individual Overall3
c.High Team Overall3
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2.Sporter Category
a.Individual Competition
(1) Prone - Medallions3
(2) Kneeling - Medallions3
(3) Standing - Medallions3
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b.High Individual Overall3
c.High Team Overall3
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D.PHYSICAL FITNESS
1.Male Team Overall3
2.Female Team Overall3
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3.Male Individual
a.Push-ups - Medallions3
b.Curl-ups - Medallions3
c.One-mile run - Medallions3
e.Male Individual Overall3
4.Female Individual
a. Push-ups - Medallions3
b. Curl-ups - Medallions3
c. One-mile run - Medallions3
e. Female Individual Overall3
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E.RANGER SWIM
1.Male Team3
2.Female Team3.
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F.ACADEMICS
Overall3
H.Overall Meet Champion1
TOTAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED136
Enclosure 5
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AWARD POINT SYSTEM
A.POINTS FOR OVERALL TROPHY
1.Events Points*Teams
a. Drill 600 2
b. Color Guard 400 2
c. Rifle Team 3001
d. Physical Fitness6002
e. Ranger Swim 4002
f. Academics 200 1 (Individual)
250010
*Maximum number of teams from each school authorized to compete for the overall trophy.
B. POINTS DISTRIBUTION
1.Drill Team (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
2. Color Guard (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
3. Rifle Team (Designated Team)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
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4.Physical Fitness (Designated Teams)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 300 points 300 points
2nd 200 points 200 points
3rd 100 points 100 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
5. Ranger Swim (Designated Teams) -
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
6. Academics (Designated Team)
Team # 1Team #2
1st 200 points 200 points
2nd 100 points 100 points
3rd 75 points 75 points
4th 50 points 50 points
5th 25 points 25 points
6th 15 points 15 points
7th and below 5 points 5 points
C.OVERALL MEET CHAMPIONS TROPHY
To qualify for the Overall Meet ChampionTrophy, a school must enter at least five of the six events. This trophy is awarded to the school earning the most points in aIl events entered. (See points at A and B above)
D. SOLO AND DUAL EXHIBITION TROPHIES
No more than one individual or onedual teamrepresenting a drill team per school may compete.
E.IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE FOLLOWING TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE WILL BE USED:
1.Drill Competition -The team having the greater number of participants OR
Highest score in Regulation Drill OR
Highest score in Team Exhibition OR
Highest score in Inspection
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2.Color Guard -Highest total scores on Movement Execution (Performance) OR
Highest total scores on Inspection
3. Rifle Team -The 2010-2012National Standard Three-Position Air Rulestiebreaker rule will apply, except rule 8.6.1. (shoot off) will not apply.
4. Physical Fitness -Highest total scores in one-mile run OR
Highest total scores in pushups OR
Highest total scores in sit-ups
5. Ranger Swim -Fastest time(s) in the -meter swim.
6.Academics -The final score of the chief judge, then the chief judge's overall Effect score, then the Enthusiasm score, in that order, will be used as the tie breaker.
Enclosure 6
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APPENDIX A
DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
A.CONCEPT
1. The drill team competition will consist of three categories of teams: Service Weapon; Non-Service Weapon; and Unarmed. Teams may be all male, all female, or coed. The determining factor is the type of weapon a team is armed with, not the gender of the members.
2. Teams armed with the M1903, M-1, M-14demilitarized rifles will compete in the service rifle category. Teams armed with facsimile rifles, mock rifles, dummy rifles, or wooden replicas will compete in the non-service rifle category.
3. All teams are required to enter and complete the three phases of the drill team competition; (Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition). Teams that do not participate in each of the three phases will be ineligible for trophies in separate phases of the competition.
4. The minimum required number of team members is ten (10), a commander and nine (9) members. Teams not having the required number may compete, but will be assessed twenty five penalty (25) points for the first missing member and five (5) penalty points for each missing member thereafter per phase.
5. Uniformtype is at the discretion of the school and is worn throughout the phases of the competition (ribbons and name plateare optional items). However, if the uniform is the JROTC standard service issue it must be worn in compliance with the applicable regulation.
6. Arms, and equipment may be any type approved by the service approving authority. Service Weapon Drill Teams must be armed with either of three demilitarized rifles: M1903, M1, or the M14. Drill team commanders must be armed with either the team rifle or saber/sword with all carrying equipment, saber sling, saber chain and belt. The saber/sword must not leave the hand of the commander—twirling, flipping, or tossing the saber/sword will be penalized. Side arms will not be utilized. However, no uniform or equipment changes will be allowed between phases (gloves, helmets, caps, rifles, guidons, etc.).
7. Judging will be according to FM 3-21.5 (Army), NAVMC 2691 (Navy & Marine Corps), and AF MANUAL 36-2203 (Air Force). Drill teams armed with M-1 rifles and drill teams in the Non-Service weapon category (mock weapons) will execute a four count Inspection, Arms from Order, Arms. [On counts 1 & 2 execute Port, Arms; on count 3 look down at the bolt section; and on count 4 raise head to the position of attention.]
8. Scoring will be accomplished by a standard numerical system. Teams will compete against other teams within the same category. In the event of a tie in any phase, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in that phase. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.
9. In the event of a tie in the Overall Score, winners determined by the Head Judge's score in Regulation Drill, Team Exhibition, and Inspection in that order. The Meet Director will make the final determination on ties in any phase.
10. JROTC units may enter as many teams as desired in the drill team competition; however, only two teams may contribute points toward overall awards. These two teams will be designated by the sponsor(s) prior to the beginning of the competition. Other teams from the same school will be eligible for all other awards in this event.