LeFlore JROTC Rattler Battalion Welcome! LeFlore JROTC Rattler Battalion 700 Donald Street Mobile, Alabama 36617 Mission: To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens!

Briefing Sequence Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Battalion Executive Officer Cadet S-1 Cadet S-2 Cadet S-3 Cadet S-4 Cadet S-5 Cadet S-6 Cadet Command Sergeant Major

Cadet Battalion Commander c/LTC Walter Smith-Owens Responsible for the direct supervision of Cadet Battalion Executive Officer, Company Commanders and Cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major. Also responsible for everything in which this battalion participates.

HISTORY OF JOHN L. LEFLORE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Named in honor of Mr. John L. LeFlore, a prominent civil rights leader in the 1960s Opened in January 1981 Graduated its first class in 1981 JROTC Program began at Toulminville High School in 1969 Designated a Preparatory Academy in 2006 Re-designated a Magnet High School in 2008

Misson of John L. LeFlore Magnet High School “The faculty and staff of John L. LeFlore Magnet High School are committed to provide an educational climate conducive to the social, academic, and physical growth of our student population with special emphasis on Pre-Law and Pre-Medicine. Our goal is to equip all students with the essential tools which assure a productive life.”

Rattler Battalion Organization Battalion Commander & Staff A-Company B-Company

JROTC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES A. COLOR GUARDS 1. Co-ed BN COLOR GUARD   B. DRILL TEAMS 1. Co-ed Varsity Drill Team 2. LET 1 Drill Squad

JROTC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES (Cont.) C. COEDUCATIONAL TEAMS    C. COEDUCATIONAL TEAMS 1. PT COMPETITION TEAM 2. JROTC SCHOLARS BOWL TEAM 3. ADVENTURE TRAINING TEAM

JROTC SPONSORED ACTIVITIES (Cont.) D. OTHER ACTIVITIES   1. HONOR GUARD FOR SPECIAL CEREMONIES 2. ESCORTS FOR SPECIAL CEREMONIES 3. COLOR GUARD FOR SPECIAL 4. ORIENTEERING 5. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEAMS

Feeder School Visits Traditional Feeder Schools Phillips (Magnet) Preparatory Academy Dunbar (Magnet) Middle School Clark (Magnet) Middle School Booker T. Washington Middle School

Service Learning Project SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 COMMUNITY BASED PROJECT TO THE STATE VETERANS IN BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA EACH COMPLETED A SUCCESS PROFILER SURVEY ASSOCIATED ESSAYS AND JOURNALS WERE PREPARED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT STUDENTS PREPARED A GROUP REPORT & ORAL PRESENTATION ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES

Service Learning Project

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Cadet Battalion Executive Officer c/MAJ Jenese Smith Responsible for supervising the cadet battalion primary staff. Assists the commander with special projects as required. Assume command of cadet battalion in absence of cadet battalion commander.

Local Area Demographics TOTAL POPULATION 195,000 AVERAGE YEARLY INCOME $36,000 Ethnic Distribution Black 48.5% White 47% Hispanic 2% Asian 2% Other .5% (As of September 2012)

(Based on Enrollment Report) School Demographics (Based on Enrollment Report) Student : Teacher Ratio- 25:1 Ethnic Distribution Cadet Student Black 259 1148 White 1 5 Hispanic 1 1 Asian 0 0 Native American 0 1 Other 0 1 Totals 261 1156

Intention of Graduates (SY 11-12) JROTC SCHOOL SENIORS 57 233 GRADUATION RATE 98% 97%

Intention of Graduates (Cont.) JROTC SCHOOL DROPOUT NUMBER 0 39 SUSPENSIONS 55 727 AVERAGE DAILY 95% 90% ATTENDANCE

Academic Performance JROTC SCHOOL GPA 2.80 2.50 ACT 19.0 18.0 Seniors Attending College 49 180

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Cadet Battalion S-1 c/1LT Ariel Hollins Responsible for maintaining cadet records to include publishing orders for cadet promotion, awards, decorations, and rank suspensions. Supervise cadet Company Administrative NCOs.

MAINTAIN JUMS

CURRENT CADET ENROLLMENT    MALE FEMALE TOTAL LET 1 54 82 136 LET 3 9 15 24   LET 5 7 19 26 LET 7 9 21 30 TOTAL 80 138 216

STATUS CADET COMMISSIONED OFFICERS CURRENT COMMISSIONED STATUS   C/COL 0 C/LTC 1 C/MAJ 1 C/CPT 3 C/1LT 7 C/2LT 8 TOTAL 20

Merit/Demerit System

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Cadet Battalion S-2 c/1LT Tiffany Davis Responsible for ensuring that the Arms Room is neat, clean, and orderly at all times and make sure the weapons-issue log is properly maintained. In addition, maintain records of cadets involved in school related extracurricular activities.

SECURITY Provided by S-2 Security Team

CLUB PARTICIPATION Basketball - Chorus Football - Tennis    Basketball - Chorus Football - Tennis Softball - Key Club Volleyball - National Honor Society Track - Foreign Language Club Dance - Various Service Clubs Chess Team - FBLA Theater - SGA

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Cadet Battalion S-3 c/CPT Destinee Armstrong Responsible for all battalion training operations to include development of training schedules, lesson plans, and coordination of extra curricular activities with special staff counterpart.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION TRAINING Follow Master Training Schedule Total of 180 hours of Mandatory Training Optional Training Rappelling Skiing Canoe Trip

FRESHMAN COURSE: LEADERSHIP & FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS Required for Incoming Freshman Consists of the Following Subjects Section I: Foundations Know Yourself – Socrates Learning to Learn Study Skills Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Section II: Leadership Theory Being a Leader

NEW FRESHMAN COURSE: LEADERSHIP & FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS (Cont.) Section III: Leadership Application Leadership Strategies Presenting Skills Managing Conflict Planning Skills and Social Responsibility Section IV: Leadership Principles Leadership Principles

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS 8 SEP 12 VOLKSLAUF MUDRUN DATE EVENT 8 SEP 12 VOLKSLAUF MUDRUN 14 SEP 12 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE PROJECT 15 Sep 12 STAFF POOL PARTY 18 SEP 12 TRI-SCHOOL PT MEET 25 SEP 12 POSTAL MATCH 26 SEP 12 ORIENTEERING TRAINING 3 OCT 12 PT MEET 10 OCT 12 POSTAL MATCH 19 OCT 12 E.R. DICKSON FALL FESTIVAL 20 OCT 12 RAPPELLING UWF / PNAS MUSEUM VISIT

ACTIVITIES REMAINING 31 OCT 12 ORIENTEERING MEET DATE EVENT 31 OCT 12 ORIENTEERING MEET 2 NOV 12 USA ROTC FIRST AID ROUND ROBIN 6 NOV 12 TOUR OF USCG CUTTER “SAGINAW” 8 NOV 12 FRESHMAN ACADEMY COLLEGE TOUR 7 NOV 12 LET 1 DRILL MEET/SCHOLARS BOWL 10 NOV 12 PT MEET THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL 12 NOV 12 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 17 NOV 12 BEST RANGER COMPETITION (UWF) 14 NOV 12 INVITATIONAL RIFLE MATCH

ACTIVITIES REMAINING (Cont.)   28 NOV 12 SUPERINTENDENT’S DRILL MEET/SCHOLARS BOWL 4 DEC 12 “TOP FIVE” RIFLE MATCH VS. B.C. RAIN HIGH 8 DEC 12 RAPPELLING AT FORT WHITING 14 DEC 12 FIELD TRIP TO FORTS GAINES/MORGAN 11 JAN 13 USCG HELICOPTER CAMPUS VISIT 15 JAN 13 POSTAL MATCH 16 JAN 13 ORIENTEERING MEET 26 JAN 13 MILITARY BALL 29 JAN 13 POSTAL MATCH 30 FEB 13 USA CAMPUS TOUR

ACTIVITIES REMAINING (Cont.) TBD SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT 7-10 FEB 13 GATLINBURG SKI TRIP 11 FEB 13 MLK MARDIS GRAS PARADE 20 FEB 13 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER RIFLE MATCH 23-24 FEB 13 TRI-SCHOOL LAND NAV TRAINING BLAKELY PARK 27 FEB 13 LET 2 DRILL MEET / SCHOLARS BOWL MEET 5 MAR 13 POSTAL MATCH 6 MAR 13 PT MEET 16 MAR 13 RAPPELLING CAMP SHELBY, MS 27 MAR 13 DAI VARSITY DRILL MEET 30 MAR 13 LEFLORE DINING IN  

ACTIVITIES REMAINING (Cont.) 3 APR 13 INVITATIONAL RIFLE MATCH 5 APR 13 FRESHMAN ACADEMY COLLEGE TOUR 9 APR 13 PLAY “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” 11 APR 13 TRI-SCHOOL PT MEET 17 APR 13 AWARDS CEREMONY 17 APR 13 USCG CUTTER TOUR OF MOBILE BAY 1 MAY 13 FIELD TRIP TO METRO JAIL 3 MAY 13 RED WHITE BLUE CEREMONY/USCG PICNIC 4 MAY 13 DAUPHIN ISLAND TRIP 18 MAY 13 CANOE TRIP BLACKWATER RIVER 27 MAY - 1 JUN 13 JCLC SUMMER CAMP  

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS STAFF POOL PARTY

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS VOLKSLAUF MUDRUN

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS PT MEET

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS RAPPELLING – PENSACOLA, FL

JROTC SPONSORED EVENTS MILITARY BALL

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Cadet Battalion S-4 c/1LT Shynna Jenkins Responsible for maintaining all cadet supply records, ordering/receipt of supplies and materials; operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of supply room; and training of company supply NCOs.

UNIFORM ISSUE

BATTALION CLOTHING STATUS Clothing Issued 1. Cap Garrison (Male) 79 2. Cap Garrison (Female) 137 3. Coat (Male) 26 4. Coat (Female) 57 5 Trousers (Male) 79 6. Slacks (Female) 137 7. Skirt (Female) 0 8. Shirt (Male) 79 9. Shirt (Female) 137 10. Necktie / Tab 216 11. Shoes 216

CLOTHING SHORTFALLS The DAI gave us permission to not issue our LET 1 cadets the Class A Jacket due to a shortage of this item which is no longer available in the supply system Purchases of name tags are obtained through JROTC ExChange…a California based company There will be a significant problem fitting females in Sizes 4 – 12 in the out years due the discontinuation of the green dress uniforms

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Cadet Battalion S-5 c/1LT Miya Adams Responsible for public affairs operations to include recruiting, ceremonies, press releases, and editor of cadet newsletter. JROTC representative to yearbook and school newspaper. Maintain front corridor display case and counselors’ bulletin board.

The Rattler Venom

COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES Color Guard Activities for Home Football Games Color Guard Support for School Sponsored Events Scholars Bowl Meet Orienteering Meet Physical Fitness Meet Rifle Team Postal Matches Canoe Trip Rappelling Trip

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Cadet Battalion S-6 c/1LT Catherine Gould Responsible for maintaining the JROTC web site. Assist the S-5 with posting press releases and photographs. Interface with the school web site master.

OFFICIAL WEB SITE

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Cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major c/CSM Alexandra Watt Senior enlisted cadet responsible for training company First Sergeants; cadet appearance; military courtesy; training and maintaining color guard; police of area and flag ceremonies.

Naturalization Ceremony 60

Veterans Day Parade

COLOR GUARD ACTIVITIES   DATE EVENT 14 Sep 2012 Home Game vs. Faith 21 Sep 2012 Home Game vs. Williamson 25 Sep 2012 PTA Meeting 12 Oct 2012 Homecoming Game vs. Gulf Shores 20 Oct 2012 GRONA Fest Ceremony (Gulf Region Organization of Nigerians and Americans)

COLOR GUARD UPCOMING ACTIVITIES   DATE EVENT 25 Oct 2012 Home Game vs. St. Paul’s 26 Oct 2012 Covenant Hospice Veterans Ceremony 7 Nov 2012 Crown Health Hospice Veterans Ceremony 7 Nov 2012 Little Sisters of the Poor Vet Ceremony 12 Nov 2011 Veterans Day Parade

Bishop State Coronation Ceremony

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