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Athens High School JROTC. Golden Eagle Battalion Formal Inspection 22 April 2010. Golden Eagle Battalion . Unit Information. Senior Army Instructor: COL Eli Ballard, Special Forces (Retired) Army Instructor: SFC Gwendolyn Spears, U.S Army (Retired) School Superintendent:
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Athens High School JROTC Golden Eagle Battalion Formal Inspection 22 April 2010
Golden Eagle Battalion Unit Information
Senior Army Instructor: • COL Eli Ballard, Special Forces (Retired) • Army Instructor: • SFC Gwendolyn Spears, U.S Army (Retired) • School Superintendent: • Dr. Orman Bridges, Jr. • School Principal: • Mr. Chris Bolen
Battalion Daily Classroom Routine • Monday: Academics – JROTC Curriculum (Let I-IV) • Tuesday: Academics – JROTC Curriculum (Let I-IV) • Wednesday: Academics –JROTC Curriculum (Let I-IV)/ Drill & Ceremony • Thursday : Designated Uniform Inspection /Drill & Ceremony • Friday : Physical Training
Daily After School Activities • Monday: Rifle Team Practice/ Drill & Ceremony • Tuesday: Weekly Staff Meeting/Physical Training • Wednesday: Rifle Team Practice/ Drill & Ceremony • Thursday: Rifle Team Practice/ Drill & Ceremony • Friday: No Scheduled Activities
Golden Eagle Battalion Staff Functions
C/LTC Ahna D. Ravan • Let Level : IV • GPA : 3.3 on 4.0 Scale • JROTC Teams : Drill Team/Rifle Team/Color Guard/PT Team • JCLC (1 year) • SCA Member • College Plans: Attend University of North Alabama and pursue a major in Chemistry
Battalion Commander • Provide guidance and mentoring to battalion staff • Represent unit at all functions • Support and execute all tasks and/or missions • Provide missions for unit to carry out through chain of command
C/MAJ Gregory S. Hacker • Let Level : IV • GPA: 3.9 on 4.0 scale • JROTC Teams: Rifle/PT/Color Guard/Drill/Saber/Orienteering • National Honor Society • National Beta Club • Youth Career and Leadership Development • Vice President – Technology Student Association • CPR Certified • JCLC (2 years) • College Plans: Attend University of Alabama and pursue a major in Finance; become a West Point Candidate
Battalion Executive Officer • Organize the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team • Inspect the work of the battalion staff before presenting it to the Commander • Ensure that all staff projects are completed on time and with full reports • Perform other duties as assigned by the Commander and the JROTC Instructors • Conduct weekly staff meetings
C/CSM Joshua Cooper • Let Level : IV • GPA: • JROTC Teams: Drill/Rifle/PT/Saber/Color Guard • JCLC (1 year)
Command Sergeant Major • Work closely with Battalion Executive Officer on missions within the battalion • Coordinate plans for battalion with company commanders • Assemble battalion formations • Oversee Color Guard related activities
Battalion S-1 Adjutant (Administration)
C/2LT Michael P. Hester • Let Level : III • GPA: 3.2 on 4.0 scale • JROTC Teams: Drill • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) • French Club
S-1 : Administration • Maintain ALL cadet records (Health/Privacy Act Statements, Personal Data Entry Forms, etc.) • Maintain Joint Unit Management System (JUMS) with correct and updated cadet information (awards, promotions, administration, and curriculum training) • Manage administration information for activities such as field trips (permission slips, bus request forms, activity forms, etc.)
Battalion S-2 Intelligence/Security
C/1LT Reed Humphries • Let Level: IV • GPA: 4.0 on 4.0 scale • JROTC Teams: Saber/PT/Rifle • National Beta Club • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Cross Country • College Plans: ROTC Scholarship, University of Alabama
S-2 : Security • Conduct daily security checks of all JROTC Areas : • Arms Storage Room • Supply Room • Rifle Range • Conduct frequent sensitive items checks: • Demilitarized weapons • Air Rifles and related equipment
Battalion S-3 Training Management
C/1LT Lucas M. Lockwood • Let Level : III • GPA: 3.7 on 4.0 scale • JROTC Teams: Drill/PT/Color Guard/Saber/Rifle/Orienteering • Boy Scouts of America • German Club • JCLC (1 year) • Future Plans: Join the Navy and become an Electronic Technician
S-3 : Training Management • Post training schedules for cadets (calendars, bulletins, etc.) • Maintain cadet challenge records and post results to individual records • Update calendar on school website • Coordinate events with school administrators • Prepare planning documents for events (competitions, fundraisers, etc.)
Battalion S-4 Logistics
C/2LT Leida Jiminez • Let Level : • GPA:
S-4: Logistics • Maintain order of the supply room • Record and update cadet clothing records in JUMS and by hand receipts • Maintain records of school/government owned property such as computers • Maintain records of instructional materials provided by the school/government
Battalion S-5 Public Affairs
C/2LT Angelena Cellura • Let Level : III • GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale • JROTC Teams: Drill/PT/Rifle • Photography • Art • College Plans: University of North Alabama to pursue a degree in Nursing for a career in Forensic Pathology
S-5: Public Affairs • Attend JROTC related events and take photographs of Unit in action • Produce memoir such as photo scrapbooks, slideshows, etc. • Maintain portion of school website with relation to JROTC • Produce recruiting methods such as brochures or newsletters • Promote program through community (service-learning projects, community service, etc.)
Golden Eagle Battalion Activities and Accomplishments
Service Learning • Cadets participated in two service learning projects this school year: • Operation Middle School • Cadets spent a morning with 8th grade students demonstrating the true meaning of being a leader and what JROTC is really about. • Peanut Butter Jelly Time • Cadets are partnering with Limestone County Churches Involved to raise a significant amount of plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly to aid the county’s needy. This project is receiving help from both the school and the community. It also is an ongoing project being held until April 30.
Community Service • Cadets raised over $500 within the battalion to support several families during the holidays. • Cadets participated in an American Red Cross Blood Drive. • Cadets will be participating in what is called “Flags on Graves” on May 31. This is a memorial service for fallen veterans in Limestone County where cadets, cub scouts, and other citizens place US Flags on the memorial sites of former veterans.
Community Affairs • Limestone County VFW Veteran’s Day Program: • Presentation of the Colors • 21 Gun Salute to fallen soldiers • Athens Veteran’s Museum 9/11 Ceremony: • Hoisted the United States Flag at Half-Staff • The United States Flag is raised every morning at 0740 in front of Athens High School and is taken down at 1500.
Competitions • Cadets participated in multiple air rifle competitions in the sporter division: • Montgomery Bell Academy • NARL Regional Match (The Junior Varsity Team placed 3rdin the NARL) • Cadets participated in two drill competitions with squad and platoon teams along with a color guard team: • Alabama A & M University Drill Meet • Sparkman High School JROTC Drill Meet • Cadets participated in two physical training competitions: • Alabama A & M University PT Competition • Sparkman High School JROTC PT Competition
Fundraisers • Cadets planned and hosted one fundraiser: • Pizza Hut Spaghetti Dinner • Cadets also earned money for the program by teaming up with the Athens High School Beta Club by helping support the basketball teams in running the concession stand, setting up and breaking down the gym, and by assisting the coaches.
Military Formal Ball • Cadets planned and hosted the Unit’s 45th Annual Military Formal Ball. • The ball had over 100 attendees and was deemed one of the most extravagant events at Athens High School. • The ball was held February 13, 2010 at the Redstone Arsenal Officers and Civilians Club.
Color Guard • The unit’s color guard has had over thirty performances for a variety of occasions such as school sporting events, community events, and formal events. • The Color Guard is one of the most signature trademarks of Athens High School. • Major Upcoming Performances: • Boys and Girls Club • VFW Programs • State of Alabama SCA Conference • Relay for Life
Parades • Cadets participated in three parades: • Athens High School Homecoming Parade • City of Athens Annual Veteran’s Day Parade • City of Athens Annual Christmas Parade
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