1. 2015 OHIO VALLEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OVLS) 7 -13 JUNE 2015

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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 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:
Lt Col Runchey cell phone:
Parental contact 24-HR (need good number)

6. 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