Transcript 2008 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)

2013 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL (OVLS)
-When (10-15 June 2013)
-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 Monday/10 Jun/0800
-Return Saturday/15 Jun/2000
-Pre-OVLS Training Schedule
- 5-6 Jun (0800 to 1200) (Additional Physical Training Days in May TBA)
- Sunday/9 Jun (0800 to 0900) (Uniform/Clothing Drop)
-Where
-Wright State University and Wright Patterson AFB
-Transportation (to and from Wright State)
-Provided by Springboro City Schools
(paid by JROTC Funds)
2013 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 ($180.00)
-All cadets paid $25 Deposit (or more) -- balance due by 10 May 13
-Any drops after 10 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)
2013 OHIO VALLEY
LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)
-Clothing/Supplies
-Issued uniforms (blues/ADUs), physical fitness and OVLS clothing…everything provided
--- 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 departure
-Toiletries (makeup)
-Equipment -- CAMELBACK RECOMMENDED
-Uniform Inspections
-Haircut (male/female)
-Cadet Guide (Every cadet issued their own guide with--must bring to OVLS)
-Clothing List
-Cadet Positions
-Required Knowledge
-Drill
-Permission Slips (Due 10 May 13)
-Activities/Training
-Schedule
-Controlled environment (constant supervision – over 25 instructors)
-Safety (number one concern—all precautions taken)
-Homesick
-First couple of days are the toughest – out of their comfort zone (no soda, snacks, Cell Phone, IPOD, TV,
MySpace, 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)
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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 medications
Aspirin, 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)
2013 OHIO VALLEY
LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS)
-Physical fitness
-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
-Picnic (No guests)
-Receive academic grade and 1 full credit for successful
completion
-Return to Springboro HS Saturday/15 Jun/approx 2100 (you will be
contacted for pick-up)