DEPARTMENT COUNTY SENDUM
1807
Hickman County Schools Board Agenda Item Request
Date:
17-May-21
Name of School:
Hickman County High School
Item Requested:
Raider Competition
Explanation:
HCHS JROTC request permission to host a Raider Competition
on 04 SEP 2021 at Hickman County High School in accordance with Cadet Command Regulation
145-2. The event will begin at 0700hrs (7:00 am) and will conclude by 1700hrs (5:00 pm).
This event will consist of four events and will have approximately 10 teams competing.
(100 - 150 visitors)
Attachments (if necessary and appropriate):
Raider Competition MOI
Signature of Person requesting to be placed on the agenda:
Signature of Building Principal
Kei D Ead
Hickman County High School JROTC
Bulldog Battalion
1645 Bulldog Boulevard
Centerville, TN 37033
931-729-2616
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
HCHS-JROTC
17 MAY 2021
MEMORANDUM FOR JROTC Competing Schools (Raider Teams)
SUBJECT: Bulldog Battalion Raider Competition MOI
1. PURPOSE: To provide information, instructions and basic scoring criterion for the Bulldog
Battalion Raider Competition.
2. COMMANDER'S INTENT: That the Bulldog Battalion Raider Competition is a
well-organized and fair event that will challenge the competitors and allow them to develop
camaraderie with other schools, leadership, and team-building skills. It will provide ample
opportunity to test each and every Cadet's problem solving skills as well as mental and physical
fitness levels.
3. DATE AND PLACE: Saturday, September 4th, 2021 from 0700 - 1700 hours (or UTC)
at Hickman County High School
4. LOCATION:
a. Address - 1645 Bulldog Boulevard
Centerville, TN 37030
b. Directions - see Annex A.
5. ENTRY FEE: An entry fee of $50.00 per Raider Team will be submitted with registration.
Submit registration form, team rosters, and fee to the following email
scott.iley@hickmank12.org or mailing address:
HCHS JROTC
1645 Bulldog Boulevard
Centerville, TN 37033
Team entries will be turned in no later than August 23, 2021. Schools can submit multiple
teams, No more than one teams per category, no more than three teams per school. If you need to
hand-carry your entry fees to the competition please notify 1SG Riley or LTC Price.
6. TEAM COMPOSITION: All teams will be MIXED teams. They will be comprised of ten
(10) cadets in each event and up to four (4) alternates, with a minimum of 3 female cadets
competing at all times (you are authorized to have more). If you have a sudden personnel
shortage prior to the event contact the HCHS SAI/AI. We have Cadets that will volunteer to
participate in the event with your team.
a. At each event/site the evaluator will check to ensure all competing Cadets are on the
roster that was turned in at registration. Listed alternates can only be for one designated team.
Teams with fewer than 10 team members will not be allowed to attempt an event.
b. Alternates may be activated at any time during the competition, but must be identified
prior to the start of the event.
c. If a Cadet gets injured during an event, alternates may be used, but the alternate must
negotiate the entire event (start from the beginning) before replacing an injured cadet.
7. CHECK-IN:
a. Team Captains and SAI/AI for each team/school need to check-in between 0700 and
0730 (NLT 0845) at the event HQ's. Team packets will be handed out and when the required
forms / team rosters are turned-in.
b. The Covenant Not To Sue Forms must be turned in for all team members on the roster
(including alternates) before or during Check-In.
c. After sign-in, teams will move immediately to their first event.
d. After the first event, each team will be move to each subsequent event in order to
complete the rest of the competition. The decision of when to eat lunch is up to the Team Captain
(or SAI/AI).
e. The Bulldog Battalion TOC will track teams waiting at each station/site in order to
keep the event flowing in a timely manner. We may contact SAI/AIs to redirect their teams to
particular events if there is a back log at one event. Our goal is to have the last event complete
NLT 1445 hours.
8. UNIFORM:
a. Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Uniform (OCP) w/headgear, combat boots,
running/ tennis shoes (worn/carried as needed), issued / unit t-shirt. Raider Team Captains can
elect to remove the OCP Coat, but all Cadets must be in the same uniform.
b. Teams will be permitted to conduct the 2-mile run in running/tennis shoes or combat
(ACU) boots, at the discretion of the Raider Team Captain.
9. COMPETITIVE EVENTS/STATIONS:
a. Gauntlet: The Raider Team(s) will execute a cross country hill run over rugged
terrain. Each team member will carry an individual assault bag/ruck (provided).
e. One Rope Bridge (ORB): Raider Team(s) (10 personnel) will cross an approx. 50ft
span using a one rope bridge. Utilizing a 120 foot rope (approx.), 10 seat ropes, and 13 snap
links. The first and last Cadet will cross the obstacle attached to the rope, a maximum of 3
personnel will be on the rope at any time. Schools will provide their own equipment subject to
inspection and approval of the Event Judge.
f. PTT: The PTT will consist of numerous items that require individual and team agility,
strength, balance and stamina.
g. 2-Mile Team Run: Team runs together without gear of any kind. Team runs on the
school's circle track. The run starts and ends at the starting point. Team must all be within the
10-yard box at the completion to finish without penalty
10. INCLEMENT WEATHER: The competition will be held if rainy weather is forecasted;
however appropriate safety measures will be taken as necessary (which may delay the awards
ceremony). Lightning or extreme weather (i.e. tornado) is the only thing that will halt/cancel the
competition. Weather decision will be made 48 hours prior to the event start.
11. SCORING:
a. Raider Teams will be rank ordered (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc) for their placement in each of the
events. The team with the lowest total event scores will be declared the overall winner.
b. Teams that compete in any event with less than 3 females competing will be assessed
placement penalty points that will affect their placement score for that event.
c. The Tie-Breaker (if necessary) will be the team with the fastest preparation for the
ORB score/time (backcoil preparation).
d. Each individual event will have its own scoring rubric handed to the team on the day of
competition.
e. Events and judging will be conducted by Cadets/Cadre of the Hickman County
Bulldog Battalion and the Tennessee National Guard Recruiting Team.
12. LOGISTICS and FACILITIES:
a. There are two restroom locations on campus and will located on the event map.
b. We will have local Hickman County EMS / Fire & Rescue to support our event.
c. Please bring your organizational first aid kit/bag to handle minor cuts, bumps and
bruises.
13. CLOSING AWARDS CEREMONY: The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 1600 hours
(or will be adjusted earlier or later depending on the flow of events and weather). Formations
will be at a double-arm interval.
14. AWARDS:
a. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place and runner-up for each event.
b. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place and runner-up for overall winners.
16. BEHAVIOR and ETHICS: Foul language or inappropriate conduct is not in keeping with
the Cadet Creed. Event OICs are authorized to assess a time or point penalty if a team violates
these rules.
17. POC: The Point of Contact for the competition is 1SG (Ret) Scott Riley
(scott.riley@hickmank12.org) and LTC (Ret) Charles Price at 931-729-2616 ext 238.
Annex A - Event Map
Annex B - Gauntlet
Annex C - One-Rope Bridge
Annex D - 2 Mile Team Run
Annex E - PTT
Annex F - Liability Waiver
Annex G - Registration Form

## Table 1

| Date: | 17-May-21 |
| --- | --- |
| Name of School: | Hickman County High School |
| Item Requested: | Raider Competition |
| Explanation: | HCHS JROTC request permission to host a Raider Competition |