^{In the S.M.H.S Hornet Battalion we uphold and honor Army tradition by promoting those worthy, dedicated, and motivated cadets wishing to advance their rank and position within the Hornet Battalion. However we do not promote cadets simply based on leadership abilities. Cadets are tested based on knowledge both curriculum wise and knowledge someone of the rank they are trying to acquire is required to know and cadets must also be able to march either a squad,platoon or company formation. Ranks that are mandatory to be tested for are:}

^{Cadet private- Meritorious promotion}

^{Cadet private first class- Meritorious promotion}

^{Cadet Corporal- Corporals Test}

^{Cadet Sergeant-Sergeants Test}

^{Cadet Staff Sergeant – Meritorious Promotion}

^{Cadet Sergeant First Class- Senior NCO’s Test}

^{Cadet Master Sergeant- Meritorious Promotion}

^{Cadet First Sergeant- Company Grade Officers/NCO’s test}

^{Cadet Sergeant Major- Meritorious Promotion}

^{Cadet Command Sergeant Major - Non testable appointed to only one cadet}

^{Cadet Second Lieutenant- Comapny Grade Officers & NCO's Test}

^{Cadet First Lieutenant- Company Grade Officers & NCO's Test}

^{Cadet Captain- Company Grade Officers & NCO’s test}

^{Cadet Major- Field Grade Officers Test}

^{Cadet Lieutenant Colonel- Field Grade Officers Test}

^{Note: To all students who transfer into the Hornet Battalion you are also required to take a Promotion test, corresponding to the rank you have and you must pass your promotion test or you will be demoted. This is only to be fair to those cadets who have earned their ranked based on Hornet Battalion standards.}

CORPORAL'S TEST PRACTICAL

1. Call the elemt to ATTENTION

2. Have the element DRESS to the RIGHT

3. Have the element READY, FRONT

4. Have the element FACE to the RIGHT

5. Have the element FACE to the LEFT

6. Have the element FACE ABOUT.                          (Then command ABOUT, FACE once again

7. Have the elemant assume PARADE, REST

8. Have the element STAND AT, EASE

9. Put the element AT EASE

10. Put the element at REST

11. Bring the element to ATTENTION

12. Have the element PRESENT ARMS

13.Brng the element to ORDER ARMS

14.FACE the element to the RIGHT

15.Command the to FORWARD, MARCH

16. Have the element perform a COLUMN LEFT

17. Have the element perform a COLUMN RIGHT

18. MARCH the element 180 degrees to the REAR

19. Have the element MARK TIME

20. Bring the element to a HALT

SERGENTS PRACTICAL LISTS

FALL IN	COLUMN LEFT,MARCH	REAR MARCH
DRESS RIGHT,DRESS	LEFT FLANK, MARCH	COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH
READY FRONT	RIGHT FLANK, MARCH	COLUMN LEFT, MARCH
PRESENT ARMS	COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH	COLUMN LEFT,MARCH
ORDER ARMS	RIGHT FLANK, MARCH	ELEMENT HALT
LEFT FACE	LEFT FLANK, MARCH	LEFT FACE
ABOUT FACE	COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH	FALL OUT
FORWARD MARCH	REAR MARCH

The 1st 50 questions are for the Corporal's Test. All of the question are on the Sergeants Test

SGT Test Study Guide for the 2009-2010 School Year

Field Grade Officers’ Test

Drill Meet

1. Who contacts the bus drivers for the drill meets? The AI, SAI, or the BN CDR
2. What time does the bus depart for the competitions? 0700
3. How far in advance must team rosters be submitted before a drill meet? 1 week
4. What are the GPA eligibility requirements to compete on any of the integrated curricular teams? 2.0

5. How many team members are required for an EBR Parish drill team to qualify for awards at any of the drill meets? 1 commander, plus 6 cadets

VIP Visits/Annual Inspections

6. Color guard presentations are mandatory whenever a VIP visits.  T/F__

7. Color guard presentations are mandatory for the Annual Formal Inspection.  T/F__

8. Visits/Inspections generally require a State of the Unit briefing.  T/F__

9. Which cadets participate in the question and answer session of the Annual Formal Inspection? High speed cadets selected by the SAI/AI

Major Events/Ceremonies

10. What formation is used to conduct the Veterans’ Day Ceremony? Battalion in line, companies in mass

11. Operations orders (OPORD) are prepared, signed and filed for every major event or ceremony  T/F__

12. Who are the primary cadet planners of the Veterans’ Day Ceremony? BN CDR, CSM, S-1, S-3

13. What parts of the SMHS faculty and student body are invited to attend the Veterans’ Day Ceremony? Those teachers accompanying their classes

14. How is a guest speaker acquired for the Veterans’ Day Ceremony? BN CDR recommends someone, SAI approves them

15. What is the purpose of the Veterans’ Day Ceremony? To honor those veterans both living and dead, past and present

16. What is the purpose of the Flag Presentation Ceremony? Introduce duties of flag maintenance to new BN CDR

17. Which cadets are the primary planners for the Flag Presentation Ceremony? BN CDR, CSM, S-1, S-3

Cadet Basic Training

18. What is the purpose of Cadet Basic Training at the beginning of the school year? Establish foundations of discipline and drill proficiency

19. During the Cadet Basic Training Period, besides stationary drill, what other drill movements are introduced to new cadets? Flanks and column movements

20. Why should all cadets know their battalion chain of command (CoC) and organization? To ensure efficient resolution of problems at the lowest possible level

21. Who trains the new cadets to ensure their drill proficiency? Senior cadets

22. What type of training helps ensure that cadets live up to the mission statement? Teaching of the Army Core values, and Principles of Leadership

Service Learning

23. What is the difference between Service Learning and Community Service? Service Learning is designed to promote the curricular goals of a specified course through the application of classroom learning in service settings.

24. How are cadets selected to participate in Service Learning projects?

25. Who plans the types of Service Learning projects that the cadets will participate in? Company leaders and the battalion command group

26. How many Service Learning projects are required on the Unit Report? 1

27. What is the minimum number of cadets required to participate in a Service Learning project? 15

28. How many points does Service Learning account for on the Unit Report? 25

29. What must the battalion have a list of for Service Learning? Participating cadets

Annual Inspection

30. What is done at each level of the battalion to ensure the best possible outcome of the Annual Formal Inspection? Companies practice marching, and in-ranks formation and questioning; Battalion staff prepares state of the unit briefing, and complete elements of checklists; Color Guard practices marching sequence

31. In accordance with CCR 145-8-3, what must the battalion staff do to prepare for the Annual Formal Inspection? Each staff member must ensure that every requirement on their checklists are complete and ready for inspection.

32. What are the four elements of the annual inspection upon which the battalion is scored? State of the Unit briefing, In-Ranks, Q & A, Unit Report

33. The question and answer ( Q & A) isn’t a major part of the annual inspection     T/F__

34. Only those cadets selected to participate in the q & a session should review the study guide prepared for it  T/F__

35. How does the battalion prepare for the in-ranks portion of the annual inspection? In order to prepare for the in-ranks portion of the annual inspection the battalion reviews a study guide that has expected questions on it as well as practice the drill sequence that each platoon is graded on

Military Ball

36. Who is a part of the planning/decorating committee for the Military Ball? Cadet staff as well as those cadets who are interested

37. What important event takes place at the military ball? Change of Command ceremony and the swearing in of the new staff

38. What may the cadets and guests do after the colors have been retired? After the colors have been retired, the dance floor is opened, and cadets and guests are allowed to chow.

39. Why is the military ball an important training event for the battalion? Gives experience needed to prepare for the following ball and assumes the title as the formal event required for the Unit Report.

40. Cadets may wear only formal wear to the military ball T/F__

Battalion Policies and Procedures

41. What cadets are required to attend weekly staff briefings? The Battalion Command and Staff (primary staff and leaders/reps from each company)

42. Throughout the year, what may staff members continue to work on after staff meetings? They may finish working on assigned staff work , their portion of the briefing, or planning their notes for the next meeting.

43. How can cadets make up for a missed uniform wear? Cadets are mandated to wear uniforms on the following school day for partial credit for that week’s uniform wear.

44. How many points for proper uniform wear are given for major ceremonies and events? 200

45. How does every class begin daily? Classes open with the cadets reporting and taking accountability, reciting the cadet creed, taking seat, and are given a briefing by the SAI/AI

46. Cadets may take promotion tests when they feel that they are ready T/F__

47. When cadets are out of order, what informal disciplinary actions may allow them to make up for it? The front leaning rest position or push ups

48. In order to participate in the homecoming honor guard, how many practices are must the cadets attend in order to be a participant? Experienced cadets must attend 1 practice and the most essential pre-game practice; all other cadets must attend 4 of the 5 practices.

49. What are the requirements for cadets to receive a letterman’s jacket? In order to gain eligibility to purchase a letterman’s jacket, cadets must be in good standing with the SAI/AI

Staff Positions and Duties

50. What important roster must the S-1 keep updated each Friday? Unit Manning Roster (UMR)

51. What systems in the battalion does the S-1 supervise? Personnel and administration systems

52. Who does the S-1 act as an administrative liaison between? Subordinate units (Companies) and the staff

53. Which staff member does the S-1 mainly coordinate with? S-4

54. What other title does the S-1 go by? The Adjutant

55. Whenever any of the weapons are taken out for drill or demonstrations, what must the S-2 do to keep track of it? The S-2 must take accountability of equipment and log it in on the sign in/out sheet

56. How does the S-2 contribute to the monetary gain of the battalion? By planning and following thru with effective fundraisers

57. How does the S-2 ensure that cadets are aware of all academic events? By acting as the academics officer and posting all academic information on the bulletin boards or JROTC website.

58. When conducting a special project, what must the S-2 provide along with it? A suspense log of the project

59. What must the S-3 update and make sure the proper amounts are issued every week? Weekly training schedule

60. How does the S-3 affect battalion operations? The S-3 plans and coordinates all operations.

61. The S-3 is considered the most important of the staff sections.  T/F__

62. What important Joint Unit Management System (JUMS) document must the S-3 keep updated on a weekly basis? The Unit Report

63. How does the S-4 ensure that all cadets are up to par during the Cadet Basic Training period? By making sure that all cadets are in uniform before the Flag Presentation Ceremony and that all other uniform issues have been addressed.

64. After all cadets are in uniform, what does the S-4 report to the SAI/AI? Informs the SAI/AI of shortages and of availability of expendable supplies.

65. What must the S-4 keep and inventory of? All high cost and sensitive items.

66. Besides making a hard copy tracking sheet, where else does the S-4 keep track of all uniform information? JUMS

67. What does the S-5 issue on a Monthly basis? Battalion Newsletter

68. What must the S-5 keep updated periodically throughout the school year? Battalion photo album

69. Where does the S-5 post all pertinent information for the cadets and the public to view? The three bulletin boards

70. Which of the bulletin boards is considered the most important? Explain. BB3 in the cafeteria because it is only bulletin board open to the general public outside of the classrooms.

71. What does the S-6 update weekly throughout the year? JROTC Website

72. What types of electronic support does the S-6 perform for the battalion? Updating computer software, syncing laptops, projectors and smart boards, ensuring proper installation of Classroom Performance System (CPS).

73. How does the S-6 communicate JROTC news to the public? By posting it on the JROTC website

74. What is the single most important duty of the CSM? To act as the standard bearer for all cadet NCOs

75. Which cadets does the CSM supervise? All NCOs in the battalion

76. Besides the instructors, who does the CSM answer to in the battalion? The battalion commander, but he/she respectfully communicates with other officers

77. How might the CSM keep in touch with the NCO Corps? By scheduling and conducting meetings when necessary.

78. Between whom is the CSM a continuous liaison? All non-staff cadets and the battalion commander

79. Which integrated curricular team does the CSM supervise? The color guard

80. What it the XO’s role in the battalion? The XO assumes responsibility in the absence of the commander and acts as the chief of staff

81. Which cadets does the XO primarily supervise? All Command and Staff cadets

82. How does the XO maintain effectiveness of the staff? By synchronizing it and making sure that they’re present at staff meetings.

83. What role does the XO play in cadets gaining rank? Recommends promotions, demotions, and awards

84. What it the BN CDR responsible for? Everything the battalion does or fails to do.

85. What is the BN CDR constantly doing? Planning for the battalion

86. Being the senior cadet, why is it important for the BN CDR to be aware of his/her every action? Everything that the battalion commander does reflects on the program, whether it be positive or negative.

87. How does the BN CDR regulate job assignments? Recommends job assignments or relief from assignments.

Cadet Challenge

88. How many cadets are required on a Cadet Challenge team in order to receive a streamer for the battalion flag? 10 males and 10 females

89. What five events take place at the district wide cadet challenge meet? Pull ups/ Flexed-arm hang, curl ups, v-sit and reach, shuttle run, and the one mile walk/run.

90. How do score takers receive the scores from the cadets’ performances? Designated runners are brought from each school to take scores to the command center

91.  Who scores the cadets for each event? Designated cadre from the other schools

92. What are the duties of the team captains for each team? Keep up with team members and ensure that score sheets are correct and in order for turn in

93. In accordance with the inclement weather plan, what other area is secured to host the Cadet Challenge competition? The school’s auxiliary gym

94. If the inclement weather plan is implemented, what events are scored? Curls up, v-sit and reach, and the shuttle run.

95. In the event that all events are unable to take place at the competition, how are cadets scored? Cadets are scored by their SAI/AI back at their schools and the scores are sent to the DAI’s office for certification.

CADET BOARD - TRANSCRIPT SCORE SHEET

This portion of the Cadet Board is scored by the Board Recorder.

Cadet Transcript (attach copy) :  Assign points on scale as shown. The cadet earns a maximum of 25 points for the GPA shown on the transcript

Below 1.5        0

1.5 – 1.99        5         

2.0 – 2.49        7

2.5 – 2.99        10

3.0 – 3.49        15

3.5 – 4.0          20

+ 4.0                25

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED FOR GPA (MAX 25):        ___________________

BOARD RECORDER SIGNATURE:  _______________________________

Enclosure 3 to Memorandum of Instruction, Cadet of the Year Board, 20 June 2006