Open Letter from Lieutenant Colonel David L. Revell,
Senior Army Instructor

1 February, 2008

Dear Parents:
The SMA JROTC Department will be conducting its 2008 Leadership Camp from 9-13 April, 2008. This five-day course is being offered to those students who are interested in participating in JROTC for School Year 2008-2009.

We will conduct the majority of our training at Camp Bullis outside of San Antonio. Our training will be a balance between adventure type training (rappelling and orienteering) and leadership training. We will focus on providing your son or daughter with skills (in a safe, challenging and fun environment) we believe will help them to be successful in JROTC next year. Participation in Leadership Camp does not guarantee a leadership position in JROTC. Cadets will be expected to pass written and performance tests in order to be eligible for key positions.

The cost for Leadership Camp 2008 is $125.00. This cost includes bus transportation to all training sites, meals, lodging, and a Leadership Camp T-shirt. Payment may be made by enclosing a check (Made out to SMA) with your application. It is important that you complete the application response form (see below) and mail or fax it to me as soon as possible. If I fail to receive your application by March 31st, I will assume that your cadet is not attending Leadership Camp.

If they accept this invitation to Leadership Camp 2008, they so with the understanding that virtually all of time from the afternoon of April 9th until the afternoon of April 13th will be devoted to intense leadership training. Therefore, your cadet should come prepared to work hard both physically and mentally. We will conduct physically strenuous training daily. Cadets will be issued BDUs and a pair of boots for this training. Other items that they will need to bring are listed in Enclosure 2. Please ensure that you have a fresh haircut that is in strict compliance with JROTC standards before we depart. You will not have time to get a haircut after Leadership Camp begins.

Regardless of your decision concerning Leadership Camp, I look forward to having your student remain in the JROTC program for School Year 2008-2009.

DAVID L. REVELL
Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor
Office #: (512) 753-8047
FAX #: (512) 753-8048

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Leadership Camp 2008 Application Form
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