2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP 2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)SCHOOL (OVLS)

-When (10-15 June 2013)When (10-15 June 2013)-Will not take any cadet that will not adhere to standardsWill not take any cadet that will not adhere to standards

--- Cadets must meet all grooming standards upon departure (haircut, -- Cadets must meet all grooming standards upon departure (haircut, shave, cosmetics, jewelry, etc)shave, cosmetics, jewelry, etc)

-Depart Monday/10 Jun/0800Depart Monday/10 Jun/0800-Return Saturday/15 Jun/2000Return Saturday/15 Jun/2000

-Pre-OVLS Training SchedulePre-OVLS Training Schedule- 5-6 Jun (0800 to 1200) (Additional Physical Training Days in May TBA)5-6 Jun (0800 to 1200) (Additional Physical Training Days in May TBA)- Sunday/9 Jun (0800 to 0900) (Uniform/Clothing Drop)Sunday/9 Jun (0800 to 0900) (Uniform/Clothing Drop)

-WhereWhere -Wright State University and Wright Patterson AFBWright State University and Wright Patterson AFB

-Transportation Transportation (to and from Wright State)(to and from Wright State)-Provided by Springboro City SchoolsProvided by Springboro City Schools (paid by JROTC Funds)(paid by JROTC Funds)

2013 OHIO VALLEY 2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

-Transportation during OVLSTransportation during OVLS-Provided by Wright Patterson transportation and school buses from other schoolsProvided by Wright Patterson transportation and school buses from other schools

-Lodging-Lodging-Wright State Dormitory (Gender specific floors)Wright State Dormitory (Gender specific floors)-Cannot enter another floor of different gender….if caught they will be sent homeCannot enter another floor of different gender….if caught they will be sent home-24 Hour vigilance (found outside room after lights out—sent home) (Staff on floor)24 Hour vigilance (found outside room after lights out—sent home) (Staff on floor)-Will be held accountable for their room (no liquid shoe polish)Will be held accountable for their room (no liquid shoe polish)-Double rooms (roommates) --- share bathroomDouble rooms (roommates) --- share bathroom-Daily Room Inspections (neatness, cleanliness, follow standards and instructions)Daily Room Inspections (neatness, cleanliness, follow standards and instructions)

-DiningDining-Wright Patterson AFB Dining Facility, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), Pizza, end of school Wright Patterson AFB Dining Facility, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), Pizza, end of school picnic (no soda, snack food, etc --- rewards)picnic (no soda, snack food, etc --- rewards)

-CostCost-Cadet ($180.00) Cadet ($180.00)

-All cadets paid $25 Deposit (or more) -- balance due by 10 May 13 All cadets paid $25 Deposit (or more) -- balance due by 10 May 13 -Any drops after 10 May and deposit is forfeitedAny drops after 10 May and deposit is forfeited

-Actual cost ~ $1,200+ per Cadet (Transportation, Lodging, Food, Activities, Equipment, Actual cost ~ $1,200+ per Cadet (Transportation, Lodging, Food, Activities, Equipment, Rentals, Uniforms, Salaries, etc….will not find a comparable leadership school)Rentals, Uniforms, Salaries, etc….will not find a comparable leadership school)

2013 OHIO VALLEY 2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)-Clothing/SuppliesClothing/Supplies

-Issued uniforms (blues/ADUs), physical fitness and OVLS clothing…everything providedIssued uniforms (blues/ADUs), physical fitness and OVLS clothing…everything provided--- Initials or identifiying mark must be in each clothing item (including uniforms)-- Initials or identifiying mark must be in each clothing item (including uniforms)

-One pair civilian clothing (return home only)…will wear blue/grey PT gear on departureOne pair civilian clothing (return home only)…will wear blue/grey PT gear on departure-Toiletries (makeup)Toiletries (makeup)-Equipment -- CAMELBACK RECOMMENDEDEquipment -- CAMELBACK RECOMMENDED-Uniform InspectionsUniform Inspections-Haircut (male/female)Haircut (male/female)

-Cadet Guide Cadet Guide (Every cadet issued their own guide with--must bring to OVLS)(Every cadet issued their own guide with--must bring to OVLS)-Clothing ListClothing List-Cadet PositionsCadet Positions-Required Knowledge-Required Knowledge-DrillDrill-Permission Slips (Due 10 May 13)Permission Slips (Due 10 May 13)

-Activities/TrainingActivities/Training-ScheduleSchedule-Controlled environment (constant supervision – over 25 instructors)Controlled environment (constant supervision – over 25 instructors)-Safety (number one concern—all precautions taken)Safety (number one concern—all precautions taken)-HomesickHomesick-First couple of days are the toughest – out of their comfort zone (no soda, snacks, Cell Phone, IPOD, TV, First couple of days are the toughest – out of their comfort zone (no soda, snacks, Cell Phone, IPOD, TV, MySpace, Facebook)MySpace, Facebook)-Some rebel so they can go home (self eliminate) --------some cry before they get off the busSome rebel so they can go home (self eliminate) --------some cry before they get off the bus-Must complete enough training to receive credit…miss too much training and you will go home Must complete enough training to receive credit…miss too much training and you will go home -Will be put under pressure; held responsible for actions; strict adherence to objectives/standards; mutual Will be put under pressure; held responsible for actions; strict adherence to objectives/standards; mutual respect; will not be humiliated; reminded of standards; pushed to excel (try)respect; will not be humiliated; reminded of standards; pushed to excel (try)

2013 OHIO VALLEY 2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)-Medical IssuesMedical Issues

-Prescription Medication (enough to cover time at camp)Prescription Medication (enough to cover time at camp)Must have dispensing instructions (given at meals)Must have dispensing instructions (given at meals)Any medication that causes physical side affects must be explainedAny medication that causes physical side affects must be explained

-Over-the-counter medicationsOver-the-counter medicationsAspirin, allergy, ointments, cold medicine, etcAspirin, allergy, ointments, cold medicine, etc

-Medications that could interfere with training must be identifiedMedications that could interfere with training must be identified-Daily Sick-CallDaily Sick-Call-Emergency RoomEmergency Room-Immediate contact with parent/guardianImmediate contact with parent/guardian-No over-the-county medications given without parent/guardian authorityNo over-the-county medications given without parent/guardian authority-Going to sick-call too much will get a cadet sent home (missed training, whining, other concerns to be Going to sick-call too much will get a cadet sent home (missed training, whining, other concerns to be considered)considered)

--- Use of sick call or fictitious ailments to get out training will result in cadet being sent home/not allowed to participate in all activities-- Use of sick call or fictitious ailments to get out training will result in cadet being sent home/not allowed to participate in all activities

-ConductConduct-Appropriate at all times (PDA, courtesy, conduct with other cadets/staff)Appropriate at all times (PDA, courtesy, conduct with other cadets/staff)-Inappropriate and they will be sent homeInappropriate and they will be sent home-Forbidden items (contraband, iPods, cell phones) (All cell phones will be held by MSgt Thiergart)Forbidden items (contraband, iPods, cell phones) (All cell phones will be held by MSgt Thiergart)

-CommunicationCommunication-Very, very limited – don’t expect calls every night – best chance Thursday)Very, very limited – don’t expect calls every night – best chance Thursday)-MSgt Thiergart cell phone: 513-276-2824MSgt Thiergart cell phone: 513-276-2824-Lt Col Runchey cell phone: 937-212-2763Lt Col Runchey cell phone: 937-212-2763-Parental contact 24-HR (need good number)Parental contact 24-HR (need good number)

2013 OHIO VALLEY 2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)-Physical fitness Physical fitness

-Daily (required to try)Daily (required to try)-Physical Fitness Test (Friday)Physical Fitness Test (Friday)-Long days and nightsLong days and nights

-GraduationGraduation-Awards (DGs, top cadet, etc)Awards (DGs, top cadet, etc)

--- Composite score based on Uniform Inspection, Room -- Composite score based on Uniform Inspection, Room Inspections, PT Test, Academic Test – Specifics in Cadet GuideInspections, PT Test, Academic Test – Specifics in Cadet Guide--- Top Cadets Recognized-- Top Cadets Recognized

-Picnic (No guests)Picnic (No guests)-Receive academic grade and 1 full credit for successful Receive academic grade and 1 full credit for successful completioncompletion-Return to Springboro HS Saturday/15 Jun/approx 2100 Return to Springboro HS Saturday/15 Jun/approx 2100 (you will be (you will be contacted for pick-up)contacted for pick-up)