1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 2013 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 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)

5. 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)