BATTALION COMMANDER c/LTC McKean

Mission Statement Honor Unit with Distinction “To motivate young people to become better citizens”

History and Status Honor Unit with Distinction Program started in 1993 under LTC Engen and Master Sergeant Knewell Opening enrollment in SY08-09 was 133 cadets. Current enrollment is 123 cadets School and Parent support

Sequence of Events Honor Unit with Distinction Cadets meet LTC Murphy Battalion Staff Briefing Staff Inspection S-1,S-2, S-3,S-4, S-5, S-6 Curriculum Questions (P-2) Alpha Company In-Ranks Platoon Drill and Color Guard Inspection Lunch Bravo Company In-Ranks Charlie Company In-Ranks Critique Prep Time by Inspector Out Briefing to Staff and Commanders

Honor Unit with Distinction BN CDR C/LTC ANDREWS BN CSM C/CSM WALLS BN XO N/A BN S-1 C/CPT LETT BN S-2 C/LT TURNER BN S-3 C/LT HERRIN BN S-4 C/MAJ CHARETTE BN S-5 C/CPT GARCIA BN S-6 C/CPT GOSSERT ALPHA CO C/CPT TEDESCO BRAVO CO C/CPT McKINNON CHARLIE CO C/CPT DAVIS Panther Battalion

Responsibilities Honor Unit with Distinction Lead by example Mentor all officers Staff Meetings Annual Formal Inspection JROTC Teams

Mentor Officers Honor Unit with Distinction Monthly OPD/NCOPDs Verbal and Written feedback Monitor Drill and Ceremonies in accordance with the FM and uniform wear in accordance with AR 670-1

Monthly Staff Meetings Honor Unit with Distinction Updates from staff and commanders Receive written reports Offer advice and direction as needed

Cadet of the Month Honor Unit with Distinction President of the Board Criteria: Board, Grades, Participation, Merits COM Ceremony COY Board

Annual Formal Inspection Honor Unit with Distinction SOPs, Briefings and Inspections Spot check all areas for readiness Ensure that staff is informed as to what their responsibilities are for the inspection

JROTC Team’s Honor Unit with Distinction Plan all Saber Team practices and events in which they will participate: Homecoming, Winterfest and Military Ball Drill Team Color Guard Raiders Rifle Team

About Me Honor Unit with Distinction What JROTC has done for me… 18 years of age Youngest of Family (three older siblings) Commander of the State and National Championship Legion Drill Team Previous/ Current Member of the Raider Team, Saber Team, Rifle Team 1 st Place State Dual Drill 2008

Future Plans Honor Unit with Distinction Attend Georgia Institute of Technology or Syracuse University Obtain a Dual Bachelors Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning Move out of Georgia

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BATTALION S-1 c/MAJ Lopez

Responsibilities Honor Unit with Distinction Battalion personnel status Cadet records Inspection sheets Attendance sheets Activities Accountability at Battalion formations

Battalion Status Honor Unit with Distinction

Cadet Records Honor Unit with Distinction Maintain personal data in JUMS Awards & decorations Promotions & demotions Merits/Demerits

Inspection/Attendance Sheets Honor Unit with Distinction Inspection sheets Attendance sheets Maintain records

Activities/Accountability Honor Unit with Distinction Cadets receive credit for activities This includes merits for activities Keep commanders informed on participation

About Me Honor Unit with Distinction What JROTC has done for me… 17 years old Four years in JROTC Second oldest of four girls Color Guard Commander

Future Plans Honor Unit with Distinction Go to college and major in fashion After college, move from Georgia and become a fashion contributor Do a road trip around the United States and backpack through Europe

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