Overview
In this module, we’ll look specifically at style of Regulation Drill scoresheets officially adopted by both Army JROTC and Marine Corps JROTC as well as the sheets most commonly utilized by Air Force JROTC (and many other) programs.
While these scoresheets are aesthetically different and may have minor clerical differences (i.e. the MCJROTC sheets only ask the Head Judge to score the Cadet Commander), they all fall into the category of scoring we refer to as “Line-By-Line.”
Line-By-Line Scoring
This method of scoring is exactly as the name implies: you will primarily render scores for each command listed on the scoresheet on a scale of 1 to something before also assigning point values to overall areas of performance such as “Technical Impression” or “Precision Impression.”
Line-By-Line style scoring can be, well, a pain, if you’re not familiar with the sequence of commands, what to look in each command, or even how Regulation Drill typically functions at high school drill meets. This is so much an issue that we see more and more pockets of local drill meets moving AWAY from this usually-ineffectual method of scoring.
However, if you’re judging a meet that uses Line-By-Line sheets, it’s important to understand how to use them to do the best job possible for the competing teams!
Disclaimer
Before we dive in, it’s important to recognize that there is NO WRITTEN GUIDANCE about how to use these sheets. The methodology we’re about to describe is the best way we’ve found after over a decade of teaching, training, AND judging to help the team on the other end of the sheet.
Army JROTC Sheet Overview
Head Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Commander Initials – As per JUDGING FLOW, collect these at initial brief!
- Number of Cadets – Count the number of cadets TO INCLUDE COMMANDER as you check the team in!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Penalties – Put the NUMBER OF INSTANCES, not the POINT values (i.e. if they had ONE incorrect command, list “1” and NOT “-5”)!
- Notes – A…space (?!) for notes you may have!
NOTE: You will NOT total anything on your scoresheet! That’s why the areas for point totals are crossed out!
Field Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Notes – You get more space for notes than the Head Judge!
Marine Corps JROTC Scoresheet Overview
Head Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Commander Initials – As per JUDGING FLOW, collect these at initial brief!
- Number of Cadets – Count the number of cadets TO INCLUDE COMMANDER as you check the team in!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Cadet Commander Score – This is where you’ll score the unit leader!
- Penalties – Put the NUMBER OF INSTANCES, not the POINT values (i.e. if they had ONE incorrect command, list “1” and NOT “-5”)!
- Notes – A…space (?!) for notes you may have!
NOTE: You will NOT total anything on your scoresheet! That’s why the areas for point totals are crossed out!
Field Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Notes – You get more space for notes than the Head Judge!
NOTE: You will NOT total anything on your scoresheet! That’s why the areas for point totals are crossed out!
AFJROTC-Approved (And MANY Other Meets) Scoresheet Overview
Head Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Commander Initials – As per JUDGING FLOW, collect these at initial brief!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Cadet Commander Score – This is where you’ll score the unit leader!
- Penalties – Put the NUMBER OF INSTANCES, not the POINT values (i.e. if they had ONE incorrect command, list “1” and NOT “-5”)!
- Notes – A…space (?!) for notes you may have!
NOTE: You will NOT total anything on your scoresheet! That’s why the areas for point totals are crossed out!
Field Judge Scoresheet:
- Your Name – VERY important for breaking ties & tracking sheets!
- School Name/Team Name – VERY Important for knowing which team this belongs to!
- Command List – These are the commands in the order each team should perform them!
- Points – This is where you will check how many points to award per command!
- Technical & Precision Impression – This is where you will assign points for general categories!
- Cadet Commander Score – This is where you’ll score the unit leader!
- Notes – You get more space for notes than the Head Judge!
NOTE: You will NOT total anything on your scoresheet! That’s why the areas for point totals are crossed out!
This module is part of The Definitive Guide to Judging Drill Meets!