1. Cadet Handbook

2. 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

3. 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.”

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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)

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

9. 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)

10. 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

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

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

13. 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)

14. Uniform Inspection Day (page 30)
Once per week
Squad Leader points
Platoon Sergeants points
Commander / First Sergeant 50 Points
Instructor 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

15. 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

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