MEMORANDUM FOR:  See Distribution

SUBJECT:  JROTC CADET LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE,

MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTIONS

1.    Situation.  The Houston Independent School District (HISD) will conduct the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Camp Bullis, Texas during the period 5 - 10 June 2011 in order to provide maximum opportunities for cadets to experience a challenging training environment and to provide an opportunity to grow and mature as a result.  Participating schools will provide qualified cadets to participate in JCLC based upon quotas reflecting approximately 10% of their overall cadet strength (minus seniors).  Twenty-one HISD and ten non-HISD schools will participate in the designated camp cycle.

2.    Mission.  HISD will conduct JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge in support of 31 schools during the period 5 - 10 June 2011.

3.    Execution.

a.    Intent.  The purpose of the HISD JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge is to provide selected cadets with a physically and mentally challenging opportunity to synthesize JROTC principles learned in the classroom in a practical setting and military environment.

The methodology used to conduct the JCLC will consist of organizing cadets into cohesive groups and requiring them to function in the same manner as an infantry platoon.  Selected cadets will be presented with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in various leadership positions throughout the duration of JCLC.  Through the evaluation of cadet performance in leadership roles, cadets will receive detailed positive feedback which will be useful for personal development both at camp and upon return to their respective high school campus and community.

At the conclusion of JCLC, the Camp Commander envisions each JROTC cadet as having a positive JCLC experience as to the actions required for successful teamwork, leadership, and personal development.

b.    Concept of the Operation.

(1).        Phase I.  HISD schools will transport all cadets to camp using contract transportation assets.  Participating schools outside HISD will make transportation arrangements separately.  Non-HISD cadets transported to Camp Bullis by parent, JROTC Cadre personnel, or locally arranged transportation will arrive no earlier than 1300 hours and not later than 1600 hours on 5 June 2011.  Photo identification for all visitors, current vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance are required to enter the camp.  All cadets will travel to Camp Bullis in the Army Combat Uniform (ACU).

(2).        Phase II.  Upon arrival at Camp Bullis, cadets will in-process at the Camp Headquarters and be turned over to a cadre member in pre-assigned companies.

(3).        Phase III.  Training conducted at camp will compliment that conducted during the school year and will conform to the JROTC Program of Instruction.  Training begins the evening of arrival and is continuous through Day-6 in conformity with the published JCLC training schedule and the controls underlined on the risk management worksheet.

(4).        Phase IV.  End of camp activities will be IAW the schedule of activities for 10 June, 2011 inclusive of note and special instructions listed thereon.

c.    Coordinating Instructions.

(1).        Administration. 

(a).                During our JCLC cycle, Camp Bullis can accommodate approximately 442 cadets.  To provide an equitable distribution, each school is allocated approximately 10% of their enrollment minus seniors (see enclosure 1 for assigned quotas).  Schools that cannot meet their assigned quota, with highly qualified cadets, should inform this headquarters so that quotas may be redistributed.

(b).                Completed Parent’s Consent Form (enclosure 2), and AF Form 104 (enclosure 3) along with money must be turned into the Camp Commander on or before this date to confirm your reserved spaces.  All spaces not confirmed by 21 April 2011 will be withdrawn from the respective schools.  There will be no standby cadets for this year’s summer camp.

(c).                No cadet scheduled to graduate this school year (10-11) is eligible to attend camp.  Only cadets presently enrolled in JROTC who are now in the 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th grade are eligible to attend camp.  If an ineligible cadet is found in attendance at camp, said cadet will be returned to home of record at cadet’s expense and summer camp fee will be forfeited.

(d).                To cover the cost of insurance premium, T-shirt, and trophies, the summer camp fee for each cadet will be twenty-five dollars ($25.00).  The only other monies needed by the cadet will be for consumable and souvenir items available for purchase in the Post Exchange.

(e).                When monies are collected for summer camp, such monies must be turned in to Mrs. Davis on HISD Activity Account Form 104, (enclosure 3).  Each HISD cadet turning in money is required to sign this form.  While it is understood some cadets may pay on installments, list the full amount ($25.00), on one line, on AF104 when signed by the cadet.  All monies must be in to Mrs. Davis no later than 21 April 2011.  Any incomplete form received will result in that cadet space not being confirmed until form is complete.  No changes or lined through names can be shown on AF104.  The AF104 Form must be verified with the Instructors signature (bottom of the form), and turned in with money to Mrs. Davis.  Do not date or have pen changes on the form.  Leave the date blank.  Money orders or school checks should be made payable to “JROTC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT.”  No personal checks will be accepted from the student or parent.

(f).                 Once a firm count has been established and Fort Sam Houston has been notified (26 April 11) as to number of persons scheduled to attend camp (for the purpose of ordering rations, insurance premium, and T-shirt), there can be neither increase in number of attendees nor any refund for non-attendance.

(g).                Any cadet missing the first two days or any two consecutive days of activities will be returned to home of record at cadet’s expense.

(h).                A cadet ON MEDICATION OF ANY KIND should be screened closely before being permitted to attend camp.  If there is any doubt as to the cadet’s medical condition or if there is a probability of a medical risk, the cadet must provide evidence of a physician’s approval to attend camp.  Any cadet arriving at camp in violation of this precaution will be returned to home of record at the cadet’s expense and summer camp fee will be forfeited.

(i).                  We highly recommend that all cadets attending camp receive a physical examination from their family physician prior to arrival.

(2).        Operations.

(a).                Camp Bullis has taken on increasingly more responsibility within the Armed Forces in preparing service personnel with training for deployment to the Middle East. As such, it is imperative that all cadre and cadets understand that Camp Bullis is a training camp and not a playground and must conduct themselves responsibly throughout their summer camp training.

(b).                Photo identification for all visitors and proof of vehicle insurance are required to enter the camp. 

(c).                Parents and friends will be welcome to visit camp ONLY AFTER normal duty hours or AFTER training for the day has been completed.  Meals for visitors in the Army mess hall are not authorized.

(d).                It is strongly recommended that the purpose and conduct of summer camp be explained in detail to all cadets so that they know what to expect during their week at camp.  Cadets should be prepared to train in a non-air conditioned environment for the duration of camp.  Cadets should be prepared to use latrines that lack the privacy associated with their home rest room.

(e).                Instructors are expected to prepare their cadets to meet the physical demands of JCLC.  An appropriate measure of cadet commitment and physical fitness required to meet the demands of JCLC is the Cadet Challenge score.  Cadets will complete a short road march of approximately 3.5 miles; JCLC should not be the first time cadets march a distance of this length.

(f).                 Cadets acquiring new footwear (boots) for summer camp should have the footwear broken in prior to arriving at summer camp.  Cadets should wear their boots for at least one week to verify the proper boot size.

(g).                Cadets are expected to demonstrate outstanding appearance, discipline, and a cooperative attitude with camp leaders.

(h).                The cadet battalion commander and his or her staff are responsible to the camp commander for the operation of the camp and control of the cadets.  They are also responsible for the duty rosters and charge of quarters.

(i).                  Cadet Officers and NCOs will perform duty officer and charge of quarters.

(j).                  Cadets will perform normal military courtesies during the entire camp period.

(k).                Passes or permission to leave camp will not be permitted except for emergency situations approved by the Camp Commander.

(l).                  Areas, buildings, and billets, other than those authorized for use by the JROTC Camp Commander, are strictly OFF LIMITS to cadets. 

(m).               Several military units will be training and living in close proximity to HISD JCLC locations.  Cadets are prohibited from socializing with non-JCLC personnel. 

(n).                Government police officers are exceptionally vigilant on the Camp Bullis installation.  Citations are being issued to personnel for the following violations:  driving without a seatbelt, using a cell phone while driving, speeding, having an expired vehicle registration or insurance.

(3).        Logistics.

(a).                The billets are refurbished and equipped with air conditioning, bunk beds, and paneled walls and ceiling. Camp officials stress cadre enforce strict cleanliness and maintenance standards within these billets.

(b).                Valuable items, such as rings, watches, and cameras will not be brought to camp.  Additionally, hair dryers and other such electrical items will not be brought to camp.  It is strongly recommended that expensive radios, CD-Players, MP3 Players, etc., not be brought to camp.

(c).                Like items of government property, with the exception of uniforms, will not be brought to camp.  If brought to camp, they will be confiscated and returned to the cadet at the end of the camp period.

(d).                Civilian clothing, except for athletic garments, is not needed and will be kept to a minimum.

(e).                Range control personnel have indicated that the skunk and raccoon population continue to be active this year. Therefore, cadets are prohibited from bringing or keeping food inside the barracks.