STATE TOUR 187 STATES
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Hickman County Schools Board Agenda Item Request
Date:
21-Apr-26
Name of School:
Hickman County High School
Item Requested:
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Explanation:
HCHS JROTC request permission to fulfill the requirement
in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2 to participate in JCLC at the Wendell Ford National Guard
Training Center. June 2nd through the 6th. HCHS JROTC will be bringing 10 cadets to the training.
Greenville, Kentucky
Attachments (if necessary and appropriate):
Signature of Person requesting to be placed on the agenda:
Seneca Moore
Signature of Building Principal
Robyn Emerson
OF DEVENUE
U.S.ARMY
SEVENTH BRIGADE (ROTC)
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
BLD 1468, 328 THIRD AVE.
FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5600
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
JROTC
ATCC-GG-J
21 January 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR Seventh Brigade Directors of Army Instruction/Senior Army
Instructors/Army Instructors
SUBJECT: JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) 2026, Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center
1. Reference: CCR 145-2 Organization, Administration, Operation, Training and Support.
2. Through-out this document, all references to "Cadre" will be defined as Instructors and Chaperones.
3. The mission of the JCLC 2026 is to safely provide JROTC cadets the opportunity to experience adventure/leadership
training while interacting with their peers in a military setting while having fun.
4. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide Senior Army Instructors (SAIs) and Army Instructors (Als) guidance
and instructions for the preparation and execution of logistical and administrative support for JCLC 2025. 7th Brigade
(KY/TN) JCLC 2026 will be held at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC), Greenville, KY from 26 May
- 07 Jun 2026. There will be 8 companies arriving on consecutive days starting with Alpha Co on 28 May 2026. Those
schools that are providing the Company Commanders and/or First Sergeants will make arrangements to arrive NET
0900 and NLT 1100 on their reporting date. Company Commanders will ensure their companies are able to provide
a rescue vehicle (van) and driver (a dedicated, enclosed vehicle that is capable of holding a rescue litter/stretcher)
for the training sites their companies are assigned to for TD 0 PT Test; TD1; TD2 and TD3. Schools providing Compa-
ny Commanders and First Sergeants (with cadets) will be provided a noon ration on their day of arrival. The company
minus will report directly to their assigned company barracks for in-processing NLT 1400 on their report date. Com-
pany minus schools will not be provided a noon ration on their day of arrival. All schools have been notified of their
company assignments for Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge 2026 and cannot change their assigned company
without prior approval from JCLC Commander. Due to limited billeting space, all schools are limited to their assigned
number of cadets unless otherwise coordinated through the Company Commander of their assigned company. At
no time will the company cadet personnel count exceed 119 cadets for a 75/25 company and 118 cadets for a 50/50
company.
5. Camp Assignments: JCLC 2026 at WHFRTC will be Instructor led and training will consist of Modified Cadet Chal-
lenge, Water Survival, Leadership Reaction Course, Rafting, Intramurals, One Rope Bridge, Rappelling, Rope Corral,
Confidence Course, Land Navigation/Orienteering, and Field Craft Skills Training (FCST). Training sites are subject to
change depending on availability. Staff positions are: JCLC Commander, JCLC Sergeant Major, JCLC S-1, JCLC S-1 Assis-
tant, JCLC S-3, JCLC S-4, JCLC S-4 Assistant and JCLC Transportation Officer. Committees are annotated in the attached
JCLC staffing enclosure. Committee members will report NLT 1300 hours on the date indicated (27 May 2026, per En-
closure 13) and will be at the Range Control OIC/RSO Briefing, 1400, 27 May 2026, Auditorium, Building 329,
WHFRTC (located adjacent JCLC HQ Building). Schools will be assigned to companies based on graduation dates and
female to male ratio. Schools will contact their assigned "Company Commander" and provide them the required infor-
mation (DTS data sheet, Enclosure 11) for any cadre or chaperones attending JCLC. Company Commanders will resolve
all issues pertaining to billeting of cadre and chaperones. Company Commanders must remain sensitive to those
schools where school policy demands a chaperone from their school system. Company Commanders will ensure all DTS
data sheets request have been forwarded to brigade by the deadline of 01 Apr 2026. All schools will keep their as-
signed company commander informed and updated on any changes pertaining to JCLC. All instructors who attend JCLC
2026, but do not have an assigned position, will be assigned as Platoon TAC Officers and NCOs to the platoon where
their cadets are placed. Instructors will be required to assist at training sites as needed and determined by the site OIC/
NCOIC. This includes those instructors who are also bus drivers.
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7. Per Diem: Per diem rates for cadre will be determined. Meals and billeting are provided at no cost to cadets and
cadre. Only those individuals actively involved with JCLC 2026 are authorized to attend. Mid cycle switch over is not
authorized and at no time will additional orders be cut to support this school decision. All chaperones will be as-
signed a room. All room assignments will be made through the S-1 Assistant and under no circumstances will instruc-
tors or cadre coordinate with or contact the WHFRTC Billeting Office. Rooms at WHFRTC come supplied with the fol-
lowing: bed linens, towels, wash cloths, coffee pot, (coffee is not provided), refrigerator, telephone, television, and
maid service on a rotational daily basis. Extra room supplies are available through the S-1 Assistant. Any complaints
pertaining to room assignment or room quality will be reported to the S-1 Assistant. Instructors need to read the post-
ed information in their rooms for specific linen service and clearing procedures. Spouses will not accompany instruc-
tors to camp unless acting in the capacity of a chaperone with an ITO. Spouses will then be housed as a chaperone.
Instructors are not authorized to make their own lodging arrangements. Institutional representative (Principals, guid-
ance counselors, etc.) visits to JCLC 2026 are encouraged, but will be at no cost to the government. Notify Camp Head-
quarters if you are expecting an Institutional Representative.
8. Uniforms/Appearance:
a. Cadre: OCPs IAW AR 670-1, (chaperones are encouraged to wear OCP/ACU also). Chaperones that chose to wear
the OCP/ACU uniform will be required to wear it IAW prescribed AR. All Instructors will be in uniform during the clos-
ing ceremonies at the end of the cycle. Civilian travel attire is not authorized until after the closing ceremonies.
b. Cadets: OCP/ACU with pistol belt, and canteen w/cover. Appearance standards will be enforced IAW CCR 145-2.
C. Evening: After training hours, dress standards will be enforced IAW CCR 145-2.
d. PT Uniforms: Will be worn only during morning PT or after the completion of the days training events.
e. Equipment list:
(1) Duffel bag or suitable container w/lock (cadets are solely responsible for securing their belongings). IAW CCR 145-
2, SAI/AI will discourage their cadets from bringing high dollar value items such as cellular telephones, expensive cam-
eras or jewelry etc. Cadets will use headphones/earbuds when listening to their music. Cadet Command and WHFRTC
will not be responsible, nor reimburse the Cadet for the loss of personal items.
f. Aquatic Activities Uniform (rafting and water survival):
(1) Males: Swimming trunks with OCP undershirt on (MANDATORY)
(2) Females: 1 piece swim-suit, IAW CCR 145-2, with OCP undershirt on (MANDATORY)
g. Cadets are required to provide their own blanket. Sheets, pillows, and pillowcases will be provided for them.
h. Tobacco/Vape: Tobacco/Vape use for cadets is strictly prohibited. Cadre use of tobacco/vape products will be
out of the normal view of the cadets.
i. Cadets will not consume carbonated drinks (soda) or drinks with caffeine while attending JCLC. Drink machines
in the dining facility are off limits to all Junior ROTC cadets.
9. Administration:
a. The following documents will be submitted to Brigade Headquarters NLT 01 Apr 2026.
1. Travel packets to include:
(a) Transportation request.
(b) DTS worksheet for instructors and chaperones.
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12. Camp Credit: To receive credit for camp, each school will attend all scheduled training. Day trips to other locations
are not authorized.
There are no exceptions to this policy. Company Commanders are responsible for all assigned schools to their unit.
13. Evening Activities: Due to its remote location and the short duration of JCLC there will be no off post evening ac-
tivities at WHFRTC.
14. Evening Curfew:
a. 2100 hrs: All cadets in their billets.
b. 2200 hrs: Lights Out.
15. JCLC T-Shirts: JCLC T-shirts will be delivered to Wendell H. Ford for those schools attending JCLC at WHFRTC.
Schools desiring JCLC T-Shirts are strongly encouraged to order them in advance. Additionally, there may be no extra t-
shirts for sale at WHFRTC. Point of Contact for JCLC T-Shirts is 1SG (R) Tim Hodges, email: hodges_tim@hcde.org
Concession stand will be available at WHFRTC. Cadets will not consume carbonated drinks (soda) or drinks with
caffeine while attending JCLC. Drink machines in the dining facility are off limits to all Junior ROTC cadets.
16. POC: CW3 (Ret) Keith Murphy, E-mail: keith.murphy@warren.kyschools.us Office phone (270) 842-7302 ext.
55123 or 1SG (Ret) James Maida, E-mail: maida_james@hcde.org Office phone (423) 498-7192.
Jeffrey Gaylord
Jeffrey Gaylord
COL (Ret)
JCLC Commander
Enclosures:
1. DAI/SAI Verification Cadet Roster/Required Forms
2. JCLC 2026 Cadet/Cadre and Chaperone Roster Form
3. KYARNG Release from Liability Form
4. Cadet Information Form
5. Consent to Medical Treatment
6. Certificate of Medical Insurance Information
7. Statement of Physical Condition
8. JROTC Contract of Release & Waiver of Liability (CC Version)
9. Medical Waiver Form
10. Certification of Services Rendered Form
11. DTS
12. GPC Form 889 v5
13. Camp Dates for Staff/Committee
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## Table 1

| Date: | 21-Apr-26 |
| --- | --- |
| Name of School: | Hickman County High School |
| Item Requested: | JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) |
| Explanation: | HCHS JROTC request permission to fulfill the requirement |