Scripps Ranch High School AFJROTC Armed Drill Team

HEY EVERYONE! THE ARMED TEAM STUDY GUIDE IS COMPLETE!

2011-02-03T21:57:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the guide!

http://hotfile.com/dl/101699957/cc102c7/AFDT_Study_Packet.doc.html

NOW STUDY! :D

Practice

2011-01-06T21:55:00.001-08:00

There is still practice afterschool on Friday January 7th 2011. Though we won't have any rifles, it is the perfect opportunity to practice our regulation drill. Please pass the word on.

Orange Glen

2011-01-06T20:57:00.000-08:00

The Orange Glen Highschool NJROTC Drill meet is coming up! It's on the first Saturday of February. During this drill meet, it is planned that we will be competing with an 11 man. We will compete in all of the 3 phases, Inspection, Regulation Drill, and Exhibition Drill. There will be special teams in this Drill meet, below are a list of what is available along with the price:

Armed 4 man @ $35.00 each
Unarmed 4 man @ $35.00 each
Saber 4 man @ $35.00 each
Tapout @ $2.00/person with prepay
@ $3.00/person on site

I only have the scoresheet for Armed 4 mans, so if you would like to discuss what you can or cannot do, please do not hesitate to ask me. Also, if you have any other questions about this competition or about anything, feel free to ask me whenever.

Routine Videos

2010-12-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

Here are some videos of certain parts in our routine. Watch, study, then practice these parts until you have it down. Thanks to Dj Soriano. (You may have to tilt your head or monitor)

"Intro" Phase:

"Rifle Dance" Phase:

Winter Carnival Performance

2010-11-20T20:02:00.000-08:00

Great job to all of those that performed at the MCAS Winter Carnival! We did a spectacular job along with the other teams! The crowd was amazed from what I heard! Keep up the good work!

Team Uniform Money

2010-11-15T18:08:00.000-08:00

Team, a lot of you guys still owe the team money for uniform parts. Please turn it in A.S.A.P.

It was due a while back, and I have cut back on the due dates because I know some of you are having financial problems. But it has been long enough and I have to order uniform parts soon. Please turn in the money or speak to Barnett or I, if you are having trouble. Thanks.

MCAS Miramar Winter Carnival

2010-11-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

This Saturday (November 20th, 2010), is the date for our performance at the MCAS Miramar Winter Carnival. This does not include everyone on the team, select individuals have been picked to perform as a team during this event. Please wear your regular Monday blues with nametag, ribbons, and ranks only. More details to come later.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2010-11-03T19:12:00.000-07:00

"The Long Beach Poly JROTC plans to host its Sixteenth Annual Drill Meet on 29 JAN 2011. Meet will be run and judged by the Poly JROTC Staff and Drill Team members."

Entry Fees:

1. Armed and Unarmed Team: $60.00/Team

2. Four Person Exhibition W/Arms: $15.00/Team

3. Four Person Exhibition Unarmed $15.00/Team

4. Dual Armed Exhibition $12.00/Team

5 Individual Exhibition W/Arms $08.00/Person

6.Tap-Out (Armed/Unarmed) $02.00/Person

"Golden Bear West Coast National Drill Meet will be held at Cal State Dominguez Hill on April 30^th 2011"

Primary Events Cost

Teams With Arms $65

4 Person Exhibition Armed $25

Duel Armed Exhibition $20

Individual Armed $10

Tap Out Unarmed/Armed $2

Practice Sticks

2010-11-02T16:53:00.000-07:00

As I have announce on team, Dj Soriano is kindly volunteering to make practice sticks for anyone who pays him $10. I highly recommend all first years to buy one if you do not own/have one already. It is a great for practicing at home and is highly durable. Please talk to Barnett, Dj, or myself if you have questions or would like to purchase a stick.

Practice and Team Money

2010-11-02T15:31:00.001-07:00

As you all know, the BDP/BDS competition is coming up and practice will be the first 25~30 minutes of team practice. Therefore, actual team practice is cut short for every team. This means that you all will have to practice twice as hard at home and/or during free time at school. Barnet and I will always be near the Grinder to pull out rifles for you, please don't hesitate to ask for help! Some of the team is behind by a lot and needs to step it up, so take advantage of any time you have.

On another note, team money was due a few days ago. I have not asked for team money, that does not mean you automatically have the option to not pay me on time. Starting tomorrow, I will be asking those who have not paid for their money. Please turn in your money ASAP for I will be ordering uniforms in the near future. Thank you
-Chris Nguyen

Weapon Safety and Security

2010-10-26T17:10:00.001-07:00

As you all now, upon joining team, I have given you all a "Safety Slip" to sign and bring back. I expect everyone one of you guys to have read and understood that piece of paper when you turn it in. On the slip, it states that you are to have liability and control over your own weapon after it is handed to you. You, and you only, are allowed to touch the weapon and spin. No one else is authorized unless specifically said so by the ASI, DT/CC, or individual team commanders. Please keep an eye out for your weapon if you set it down, if there is a case of weapon misplacement, not only you but the whole team will be in consequence. Failure to maintain proper procedures will result in an immediate demerit from myself, or any ASI, DT/CC, or individual team commanders. Also, please refrain from spinning your weapon on the way to and from the grinder. If you have clearly read the safety slip, it states that you must always hold the rifle at "port arms" or "right shoulder" when walking around. Thank you!

-Chris Nguyen

Shed Shifts

2010-10-25T18:03:00.001-07:00

Here are the shifts for people working sheds:
(Times are for lunch hour only)
Wednesday:
- Jennifer & Kahan
Thursday:
- Dj & Junior
Friday:
- Chris & Barnett

Entertainment books

2010-10-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Team, the core has given us 8 $20 books and 1 $40 book to sale as fundraising! If you sell a book, please call me or contact me to make sure that I have enough books to supply the buyer. There is a very limited supply so first come first serve.

Team Money

2010-10-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

For those first years on team, we have special customized uniforms we wear at competitions. Unfortunately, they are not free for us. Therefore, I am collecting money from everybody on the team for uniform parts and team supplies. First years on the team will have to pay $40, second years will pay $35, third years will pay $30, and fourth years will pay $25. This money is due in a week. Thank you team.

BDP/BDS

2010-10-25T16:58:00.000-07:00

The Best Drilled Platoon (BDP) and Best Drilled Squadron (BDS) competition is coming up on November 11th. I encourage everyone to sign up and try out for positions on the competition. There will be a total of 24 cadets competing for the BDP, which will be commanded by Kariza. The BDP will consist of 3 elements with 2 first years in each element. The BDS will consist of a minimum of 6 cadets, commanded by myself. Please take the opportunity to sign up for this competition for it is fairly easy.

Tomorrow

2010-10-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the day! Tryouts have come! Tomorrow, everyone will fall in at the grinder at 2:20 sharp. Barnett and I will give the team around 5-10 minutes of warm up, then tryouts will begin. Everybody will be tried out individually away from the team. During the tryout, I expect perfect bearing. I will explain more about the procedure tomorrow during practice. Good luck to everyone! :)

End of tryouts

2010-10-05T16:13:00.000-07:00

Team, the end of tryouts is coming to an end! That means that final cuts are on the way as well, Friday, Oct 8th will be the last day of tryouts and you all will be graded based on your skills. Here are some of the things you should practice at home for tryouts:

-Regulation with rifle
-Drill with rifle
-All the spins taught during tryouts
-Basic flight knowledge

Tryouts will go on an individual basis, each tryout will be given a series of randoms command and will be graded on that performance. While one person is being tried out, the rest of the team will be practicing with an upperclassmen. Good luck all.

Belongings

2010-09-29T18:05:00.000-07:00

Team, I was aware of how during practice, everyone just leaves their electronics on the bench in the quad while we practice. That is a really big issue because it is in the wide open and no one is responsible for it. From now on, please put away your belongings inside your bag or somewhere safe before practice. Thank you!

First day of tryouts

2010-09-27T16:44:00.000-07:00

Today went great you guys. It is just a little taste of armed team! I'm glad the most of you have decided to stay, it has only been a day and you all have more than a week to go! Keep up the good work. Tomorrow, I will be handing out a questionaire for everyone to fill out along with a safety slip for you to bring home, get signed by your parents and returned the following day. It is important you get both of these sheets back to me by Thursday at the latest. Good work all, keep it up :-D

Tryouts

2010-09-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

Tryouts begin tomorrow, Monday September 27th. Upperclassmen have the option to change out of uniform for practice. Upperclassmen will be practicing with Barnett and I for the performance at the Air Show this week while Jordan Eicher will take control of the freshmen for the week. Starting next week (October 4th), everyone will be trying out. So please, give it your all starting now until the end of the year. Good luck all.

Great Performance!

2010-09-24T23:18:00.000-07:00

Good job today team! We totally kicked rear at the demo! Hopefully that performance caught some of the freshmen eyes! Everyone was great, there may be a few things we can fix but that's okay! Still have a whole year to go, keep it up upperclassmen! Do me proud, next up... TRYOUTS! Good luck to all.

Thanks Olivia for the recording!

Tryouts

2010-09-21T22:15:00.001-07:00

Tryouts for Armed Team (including upperclassmen) will begin on Monday September 27th, 2010. Fall in at the grinder at 2:20 sharp. Be prepared for 2 weeks of hard work. If you miss more then 3 days of tryouts, you will automatically be removed from tryouts and will have to wait until the end of the year tryouts.
You will have to be able to do a minimum of 30 pushups correctly and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 or higher. Failure to meet these requirements will disqualify you from trying out. Within the two weeks, you will be taught how to spin a rifle, how to do regulation with a rifle, rifle and team knowledge questions, and a short physical fitness test. Each member will be tried out individually and will be graded by the commander along with the sergeant. Good luck everyone, go Towns guards!

Uniform Day

2010-09-21T22:10:00.000-07:00

First uniform date for all upperclassmen will be Monday September 27th, 2010. Don't forget to do your current events assignment as well! Practice will be held that day however, wearing your uniform is optional. I suggest you bring a change of clothes to do pushups, otherwise you will be rowing the boat for the time being. Please check in with LG before Monday to exchange any necessary parts.

Safety Release Forms

2010-09-14T19:01:00.000-07:00

All team members will have their safety release formed signed and returned ASAP. Please do not forget or lose them because as you know, the school is extremely low on paper and I do not want to waste if because you were irresponsible. Thank you!

Practice

2010-09-13T18:44:00.000-07:00

The last week or so of practice has gone great team! Keep up the good work and we'll hit success in the blink of an eye. I know that it's hard, I will be pushing you guys to the brink of your abilities until the very last day of school. So prepare yourself mentally and physically for the hard work! It may be hard work but in the end, nothing beats taking home 1st place Sweepstakes for CA-935 AFDT! Let's do this Townsguards! The new year starts now.

DATES

2010-09-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

Freshmen showcase performance, with a 3-5 minute modified routine: September 24th, 2010.
All Team tryouts start September 27th, the following Monday from the last day of one week training.

Freshmen Showcase

2010-09-08T17:15:00.001-07:00

As you all know, every team must give a showcase to the incoming freshman on the last day of one week training. So that gives us a good two weeks to finish our routine, then the rest of the time will be perfecting it for the Air Show! Work hard team! Give it 110%. Let's rock this year.

Upperclassmen Practice

2010-09-07T18:25:00.000-07:00

Practice for upperclassmen will start September 8th. From 2:20 - 3:30
We will be working on the routine for the upcoming Air Show. More details will be released during practice. It is MANDATORY if you are preforming. Kevin Huynh will be our guideon for the performance. There will be some empty blanks in the routine to fill in so use your imagination and help me out. Please speak up if you have any ideas for the routine. Thanks! See you all tomorrow.

Incoming tryouts have the option to attend if they wish to get a head start. [Will be practicing on their own on the grass]

*Note* Practice might continue through 2-week training. So please talk to me or Barnett if you have problems concerning teaching at 2 week training. I will announce who will or will not be performing for the Air Show at practice.

Practice! August 12th

2010-08-10T18:15:00.001-07:00

Details soon to come but overall:

Date: August 12, 2010.
Location: Khris Barrera's house (Address given through Facebook)
Time: 11-2 *MAY VARY* (Please eat lunch before or after, you will not be given time during practice to eat)
Transportation: Yourself
What to bring:
- Water
- Sticks
- Pipes
- Personal Rifles
- Anything the size of a rifle that you can teach/use

If you have any questions, please use the contact info in the previous post.

Kick-Off!

2010-08-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

Team,

As you know, Kick Off is coming up soon on the 25-27th of August and all teams will be selling those days. I need a few volunteers each day to come to school and sell!

I had in mind just Arizona Iced Teas, water bottles, and gummy bear fruit snacks! If you can please do some window shopping at Costco or whatnot and do the math, please do. We will try to fundraise as much as possible these 3 days, and the team will definitely pay you back! Please contact me if you have any questions!

(858) 610 8151
cnguyen1994@gmail.com
or through Facebook ;) thank you!

Uniforms!

2010-06-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

All team uniform items are due Wednesday 16, 2010.

Includes:
- Dry cleaned white shirt
-Beret
-Dark maroon cord
-Ascots
-White belts
-Rifle Isignia (If you have one)
-Townsguard Nametag (If you have one)
-And all other parts you were given for team usage.

Updates & News

2010-06-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hey guys/girl! Please check this blog on a weekly basis for possible information and updates about the team! I'm gonna try and be more active and get the up to date!

Longbeach Poly Drill Meet 2010

2010-02-26T20:07:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to the AFDT members for an outstanding showcase at Longbeach Drill Meet. Even though we could not compete as a full sized team, the special teams did an amazing job.

4Man #1: 4th Place (Kevin, Darrione, Jordan, Chris)
Dual #2: 2nd Place (Jordan, Chris)
Dual #1: 3rd Place (Ryan, Jennifer)
Solo #2: 2nd Place (Kevin)
Solo #1: Xth Place (Sokly)

2009~2010 Armed Drill Team

2009-12-28T18:06:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to those who are in this picture and those who are striving to reach the equivalent status of 2.0+ GPA.

The team also includes: Christian Perez, and Alan To, and Doug Barnette
*Having below a 2.0 GPA causes members to be on probation. Remember to work hard in school*

Group-Wide Can Collecting and Coin Battle

2009-12-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

From December 1, 2009 through December 18, 2009, there were two friendly, annual competitions between the flights. They were Can Collecting and Coin Battle. As incentives, each competition came with winner's prizes. The winning flight of can collecting received a pizza party, and the winner of coin battle received points for RO Day competition. Overall the group was able to collect 4,800 ounces of non-perishable canned food and approximately $480 in coins (the coins took a while to count!). These are great numbers to start this year's fundraising and volunteering!

Congratulations to Charlie flight for collecting the most cans and Echo flight for fundraising the most money toward coin battle!

The CA935 cans will go to the 2009 San Diego Holiday Food Drive along with the rest of the joint brigade battalions. The coins will go to the booster fund.

San Diego Veterans Day Parade

2009-11-21T23:01:00.000-08:00

LOCATION: Pacific Highway, San Diego
DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2009 - VETERANS DAY
TIME: 0830 ~ 1500 Hours
CHAPERONE/DRIVERS: Mr. Huynh
INSTRUCTORS: None
http://sdvetparade.org/index.html
Annual San Diego Veterans Day Parade in Downtown San Diego. There were more than 30,000 spectators in total watching the several hour event. Great job armed team!
As a great coincidence, Mr. Nathan Fletcher, a distinguished guest (State Assemblyman for the 75th California District [San Diego]) was also present. We gave him a short salutation performance. More information on Mr. Nathan Fletcher - http://nathanfletcher.com/about/?_c=ye31znit8vpom8

Performers: c/Kevin Huynh, Jordan Eicher, Darrione Soriano, Chris Nguyen , Sergio Perez

November 7, 2009 Veterans Museum Performance

2009-11-08T10:53:00.001-08:00

The ceremony started at 1435 on November 7, 2009 (Saturday) at the San Diego Veterans Museum. Colonel Hogan and Mr. Huynh were there to chaperone our expedition. [2115 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA] [http://www.publicsafety.net/shore_to_shore.htm]
"Army National Guard Veteran Sinh Tho Nguyen of Fort Worth Texas, [walked] across America to honor America and Those Who Serve."

A big thanks to:
- Colonel Hogan for coming and supporting us
- Mr. Joe Long for coming and supporting us
- Eicher Family for coming and supporting us
- Huynh Family for coming and supporting us
- Nguyen Family for coming and supporting us
- Perez Family for coming and supporting us

Friendly General Reminders

2009-11-06T19:49:00.000-08:00

Sheesh! It's going to be such a rough week for the majority of our upperclassmen team members this week. But let's not forget our major objectives here on the CA-935 armed drill team!

You guys must remember to maintain your grades first. Beside having fun on team and dedicating one hour after school daily, you guys must remember that your academics are everyone's first priority. You have your parents, your JROTC instructors, and your team's support when it comes to school. What's the point in trying so hard in school, if your grades slip and you can't be on team because of your low GPA? Grades matter! You know who you are if you need to do some major studying!

Also, this year's new armed team uniform will be as follows. Like it? :]
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Volunteering Soon!

2009-11-02T20:16:00.001-08:00

As the cadet handbook states, "Community service is another integral part of the JROTC curriculum. It is mandatory for all cadets to participate in 10 hours of community service projects per semester."

As top performaning cadets in the corps, armed team members shall continue to prove that title by performing community events within San Diego County to qualify these expectations, AND above all, better ourselves and our community.

Continue to check the blog: http://935armedteam.blogspot.com/
For updates on events, you shall be informed during practice by the commander.
Expect fun and informative, helping and volunteering-oriented events such as fire-station safety training, team-wide food drives, and everything inside, outside, and between.

Retrospective Reflection

2009-11-02T19:45:00.000-08:00

On behalf of the upperclassmen of this year's team (c/Sergio Perez, c/Kevin Huynh, c/Darrione Soriano, c/Ryan Antonio), it is our ongoing Falcon spirit-of-desire to see the team continue its performance legacy. Since 1993, the Armed Drill Team has won innumerable awards from local and national drill meets. It is now the 2009~2010 generation's turn. Here are a few pictures from the current upperclassmen's underclassmen years to inspire the incoming freshmen.

2007 ~ 2008 team with current members c/Huynh, c/Soriano, c/Perez

Petco Park 2008. Let's perform for corporate executives again! Taken with Colonel Mike White, USAF Ret.

LOOK! It's DJ!!!! He was so small and young!

2008~2009 team with many veteran members

AND...
This space is reserved for the legacy 2009~2010 will leave behind

Practice Schedule

2009-11-01T17:30:00.000-08:00

As outlined in the cadet handbook, all team members will have daily practice afterschool from 1430 until 1530 unless stated otherwise. Daily practice will consist of warm ups, regulation drill, exhibition drill, and all for Springfield 1903a3 Demilitarized Rifles. If you have not already turned in your permission slip [authorizing your handling of the rifles], do so A.S.A.P. to c/MSgt Jordan Eicher, Team Sergeant.

This year's competition line-up is as follows:
Brigade Exhibition 4-Man - November 14, 2009
Longbeach Poly Invitational - January 31, 2009
Goldenbear Nationals - April xx, 2009

The Beginning of Something New

2009-10-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

The 2009~2010 school year has recently started, and the SRHS AFJROTC Armed Drill Team is ready to kick some fresh competition butt. With a massive twenty-seven person tryout attendance, congratulations to the thirteen boys (and girl) who made it to the varsity drill team. With changes in leadership comes new ideas and new events. We're ready to have some more competition stomping fun and domination this year!

2009~2010 Roster:
Commander: c/2nd Lt. Kevin Huynh
1st Element:
c/Darrione Soriano, c/Christian Perez, c/Frank Nguyen, c/Jennifer Ngo
2nd Element:
c/Sergio Perez, c/Chris Nguyen, c/Alan To, c/Sokley Heng
3rd Element:
c/Jordan Eicher, c/Max Georges, c/Douglas Barnette, c/Ryan Antonio