2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP

SCHOOL (OVLS) 7 -13 JUNE 2015

2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

-When (7-13 June 2015)-Will not take any cadet that will not adhere to standards

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

-Depart Sunday/7 Jun/710:00 AM (subject to change)-Return Saturday/13 Jun/8:00 PM (approx)

-Where -Wright State University and Wright Patterson AFB

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

-Pre-OVLS Training Schedule-27-29 May 15 (6:00 to 7:15 AM – Drill Training)-Saturday /30 May (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) - Saturday /6 Jun (8:00 AM to 12:00 ) (Uniform drop-off)- Sunday/7 Jun (8:00 until departure for OVLS)

2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

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

-Lodging-Wright State Dormitory (Gender specific floors)

-Cannot 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)-Will be held accountable for their room (no liquid shoe polish)-Double rooms (roommates) --- share bathroom-Daily Room Inspections (neatness, cleanliness, follow standards and instructions)

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

-Cost-Cadet ($215.00)

-All cadets paid $50 Deposit (or more) -- balance ($165) due by 29 May 15 -Final count 7 May -- any drops after 7 May and deposit is forfeited

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

2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

-Clothing/Supplies-Issued uniforms (blues), physical fitness and OVLS clothing…everything provided

-- Initials or identifiying mark must be in each clothing item (including uniforms)-- will wear blue/grey PT gear on departure

-ABU’s provided (purchased by Booster Club)-- Cadet required to purchase boots, ABU accessories

-Bring one set of civilian clothes for return home-Toiletries (makeup)-Equipment

- -- CAMELBACK RECOMMENDED-Uniform Inspections, Haircut (male/female)

-Cadet Guide (Every cadet issued their own guide -- must bring to OVLS)-Clothing List, items to bring, Required Knowledge, Drill -Permission Slips (due 4 May 15)-Photo’s

-Activities/Training-Schedule-Controlled environment (constant supervision – over 20 instructors), Safety (number one concern)-Homesick -- First couple of days are the toughest – (no snacks, Cell Phone, TV, Facebook)-Some 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 -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)

2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

-Medical Issues-Prescription Medication (enough to cover time at camp)

Must have dispensing instructions (given at meals)Any medication that causes physical side affects must be explained

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

-Medications that could interfere with training must be identified-Daily Sick-Call-Emergency Room-Immediate contact with parent/guardian-No 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 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

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

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

2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

-Physical Fitness -Lt Col Runchey will have mandatory PT sessions before OVLS

-- May 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 (must attend at least 6 sessions or will not attend

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

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

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

-End of OVLS Picnic (No guests)-Receive academic grade and 1 full credit for successful completion-Return to Springboro HS Saturday/13 Jun/approx 2000