Cadet Handbook

Table of Contents (Page 2) General Information Organization and Cadet Leadership Responsibilities Grades Promotion and Demotion System Awards and Decorations Cadet Uniforms ANNEXes A. Plan for Student Success B-1. SGT/SSG Promotion Board B-2. 2LT/1LT/SGM Promotion Board C-1. Battalion Staff Position Application C-2. BN Staff Selection Board Score Sheet C-3. BN Staff Board Questions Award Recommendation Form Supply Form Cadet Leadership Evaluation Form Promotion Study Guide

Introduction Purpose of the Handbook (Page 3) Pledge of Allegiance (Page 4) Cadet Creed (Page 4) General Information (Page 5) JROTC was started in 1916 JROTC at Alhambra started in 1973 8th Battalion JROTC Mission: “To motivate young people to be better citizens.”

Introduction (continued) Course Subjects (Page 5-6) Leadership Assessment Physical Fitness Events Extra-Curricular Activities JROTC Teams Practical Applications of what we learn in class (Page 6) Attendance Policy (Page 7) Discipline (Page 7)

Introduction (continued) Classroom and Battalion Area Rules (Page 7-8) Reporting Procedures (Page 8) Attention Knock 3 Times You then say “Cadet RANK NAME , I request permission to enter to Do what? Why do you want to enter? . Enter when you are given permission. Report to the Instructor. Stand in front of their desk and salute.

Battalion Organization (page 10) Battalion Commander Executive Officer S1 AS1 S3 AS3 S5 AS5 S2 / S4 AS2/4 A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company Command Sergeant Major

Leadership Positions Cadet Responsibilities (Page 11) Battalion Commander (BC) Executive Officer (XO) S1 Officer (Admin and Personnel) S3 and AS3 (Operations and Training) S2 / S4 and AS2/4 (Security and Supply) S5 and AS5 (Public Affairs) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Company Commanders (A, B, C, D, E) Company First Sergeant (1SG)

Leadership Positions Company Commanders (A, B, C, D, E) Company First Sergeant (1SG) Platoon Sergeants (PSG) Squad Leaders (SL)

Grading System (Page 17-19) Tests, Homework, Assignments (50%) Everything is testable Cadets responsible to get missed work Missed work is due next day you return to class Late work not accepted for grade Leadership and Participation (50%) Uniform Wear 1SG, CO and Staff graded on job performance Participation in training events PT and Cadet Challenge Special Events (Page 19)

Promotions Promotion Test every 9 weeks 70 % on the Promotion Test 2 ranks per semester 4 ranks per year 70 % on the Promotion Test “C” in JROTC Pass all other classes Be recommended by your Rating Chain Other requirements Chart (page 22) Leadership Position for higher ranks Promotion Test Study Guide ANNEX G

Demotions (Page 23) Cheating or Plagiarism Suspended Not wearing uniform for 3 weeks in a semester

Cadet Leadership Evaluation Cadets Rate each other - Page 24 Rating Chain – Page 24 Rated Cadet Rater Senior Rater Leadership Evaluation Report (ANNEX F)

Awards (Page 25) Chain of Command responsible for awarding their Cadets Company Streamers Individual Award Procedures (Page 26) Awards listed (Page 27-29) Award Recommendation Form (Annex D)

Uniform Inspection Day (page 30) Once per week Squad Leader 25 points Platoon Sergeants 25 points Commander / First Sergeant 50 Points Instructor 100 Points Everyone wears the Blue Army Service Uniform (ASU) Staff / 1SG / CO wear tie or neck tab Class A Blue Coat in 2nd and 3rd Term Cadets enforce uniform wear RECONDO / Orienteering wear ACU on Fridays

ANNEXes ANNEX A Plan For Success ANNEX B1 SGT/SSG Promotion Board ANNEX B2 2LT/1LT/SGM Promotion Board ANNEX C1-C3 Battalion Staff Application ANNEX D Award Recommendation Form ANNEX E Supply Form ANNEX F Leadership Evaluation Form ANNEX G Promotion Test Study Guide

Homework Assignment Complete Handbook Worksheet Due MONDAY at BEGINNING of Class Handbook/Cadet Creed Test on Thursday, 25 AUG