CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL
ARMY JROTC
RAIDER TEAM
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. The purpose of this SOP is to set standards and qualifications for membership on the Raider Team, and to establish criteria for Raider Team awards.
2. Composition of the Team.
A. Raider Team Commander
(1) The commander will normally be a LET IV or LET V cadet who has at least two years of experience as a Raider. Specific duties of the commander are:
(2) Command the Raider Team at all formations, meetings, functions, and training activities, under the supervision of the Raider coach (JROTC Instructor).
(3) Plan training and other activities, under the direction of the Raider coach (JROTC Instructor). If the team commander does not cause it to be planned, it will not happen.
(4) Call meetings of the team to plan events as needed, and to call team meetings to inform them of decisions, and to train them. These meetings should be coordinated in advance with the Raider coach.
(5) Make recommendations to the Raider coach for appointment of subordinate leaders.
(6) Train subordinate leaders and make sure they are doing their jobs
properly.
properly.
(7) Forward to the Raider coach a list of those members who should receive
awards.
awards.
(8) Set an excellent example, and insure that members exercise good traits of
leadership and citizenship at all times.
leadership and citizenship at all times.
B. Raider Team NCOIC
(1) The Raider Team NCOIC is LET-2 or LET-3 cadet who is capable of assuming all the duties of the commander. In addition, the NCOIC will:
(2) Assist in the training of the Raider Team.
(3) Insure that all administrative tasks are complete.
(4) Take charge of the team in the absence of the commander.
(5) Take roll call at all formations, meetings, and other events, and keep an attendance log for all events.
(6) Make note of absences at all functions and check to see if they should be listed as excused. If not excused, they should be reported to the team commander for necessary action.
C. Team Members
(1) Membership on the Raider Team is open to all cadets in the Tiger Battalion, regardless of their rank, class, or position. However, all members must meet minimum selection criteria based on the following:
(2) Male cadets must meet the following selection criteria:
a. Be enrolled in the current school year as a cadet in the JROTC program.
b. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
c. Be able to pass a physical fitness test with at least 42 pushups in two minutes; 53 sit-ups in two minutes; one-mile run in at least 7 minutes 30 seconds.
(3) Female cadets must meet the following selection criteria.
a. Be enrolled in the current school year as a cadet in the JROTC program.
b. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
c. Be able to pass a physical fitness test with at least 20 pushups in two minutes; 53 sit-ups in two minutes; one-mile run in at least 8 minutes 30 seconds.
(4) Members will take orders from the Raider Coach, the Raider Team Commander, and the Raider Team NCOIC. If a member of the team is a higher-ranking cadet, he or she is still outranked by the Raider Team Commander, who is in charge of the team. Higher-ranking cadets should be aware of this point before joining the Raider Team. The final decision-making authority for any and all Raider Team issues is the Raider coach (JROTC Instructor).
3. Procedures
A. Meetings. The Raider Team may hold meetings during lunch, before, or after school. Team members will attend meetings as called for by the team commander or Raider coach.
B. Outdoor Activities. The Raider Team will plan and conduct activities and training that is based on the following:
(1) The five Cadet Challenge events of one-mile run, pull-ups, curl-ups, v-sit reach,
and shuttle run.
(1) The five Cadet Challenge events of one-mile run, pull-ups, curl-ups, v-sit reach,
and shuttle run.
(2) Road and trail running.
(3) First aid and CPR training (Red Cross certification).
(4) Map reading, land navigation, compass, and orienteering.
(5) Geocaching.
(5) Geocaching.
(6) Basic outdoor survival skills.
(7) Low-impact (Leave-No-Trace) lightweight backpacking and camping skills.
(8) Outdoors-related community service (at least one volunteer service project per
school year). Service project will be performed as a group.
(8) Outdoors-related community service (at least one volunteer service project per
school year). Service project will be performed as a group.
4. Point System.
A. Raider Team meetings: 1 point per meeting.
B. Raider Team training (PT, skills training): 5 points per event.
C. Community service project: 10 points per event.
D. Raider Team event (PT test, hike, etc.): 10 points
E. Raider Challenge Competition bonus points as follows:
(1) First Place 10 points
(2) Second Place 8 Points
(3) Third Place 5 Points
(4) Fourth Place 3 Points
5. Awards.
A. ACU uniform and khaki beret are authorized to be worn by active team members after two meetings and selection to the team.
B. The Raider Team black shoulder cord will be awarded after earning 40 points.
C. The Adventure Training Ribbon (N-3-8) is awarded at the end of the school year, or after the last Raider Team event (whichever is later) to those active members who have earned 90 percent of the average amount of points earned by all members of the team.
D. The Orienteering Ribbon (N-3-5) is awarded to those cadets who compete in at least one training day and one competition during the school year.
D. The Orienteering Ribbon (N-3-5) is awarded to those cadets who compete in at least one training day and one competition during the school year.
D. The Raider arc is awarded to all team members meeting the criteria for items A and B above.
6. Suspensions or terminations.
A. Failure to retain eligibility from the activity/athletic office. All team members will be placed on the eligibility list at the school and meet all eligibility requirements.
B. Failure to maintain a “B” average in ROTC class.
C. Failure to keep a passing grade in all other non-ROTC classes (no Fs).
D. Failure to adhere to the high standards of conduct and appearance of the Raider Team, so as to bring discredit upon the Raider Team and the corps of cadets.
E. Failure to wear the prescribed uniform on any cadet uniform day, and/or failure to maintain strict haircut and grooming standards set forth for the Raider Team.
F. Failure to show up for activities without a valid parent excusal and prior notification to either the Raider Team Commander or the Raider coach.
G. The final decision-making authority for any and all Raider Team issues is the Raider coach (JROTC Instructor).
7. Expenses. All team travel and competition expenses will be paid by either government funds or department cash account funds (fundraiser results). There will be no increase in JROTC department budget for this activity.
8. Competitions. The Raider team will compete in several competitions each year in Colorado and possibly out of state. Competitions will be scheduled through the activities office at the high school and placed on the school activity calendar.
9. Uniforms.
A. Physical fitness training (PT, runs): Gray Raider t-shirt, black shorts, appropriate socks and
running shoes. Properly fitted running shoes are mandatory. No court shoes, skate shoes,
or any other type of footwear is authorized for training runs and competitions.
B. Raider Competitions: PT uniform or ACUs.
C. Camping, backpacking, geocaching, service projects: ACUs or civilian hiking attire, at the
discretion of the Raider coach and commander.
D. Formal inspections: Class A.
9. Uniforms.
A. Physical fitness training (PT, runs): Gray Raider t-shirt, black shorts, appropriate socks and
running shoes. Properly fitted running shoes are mandatory. No court shoes, skate shoes,
or any other type of footwear is authorized for training runs and competitions.
B. Raider Competitions: PT uniform or ACUs.
C. Camping, backpacking, geocaching, service projects: ACUs or civilian hiking attire, at the
discretion of the Raider coach and commander.
D. Formal inspections: Class A.
