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MIGHTY VOKS BATALLION

"DEEDS NOT WORDS"

Cadet Leadership
History
Instructors

Cadet Battalion Commander

C/LTC Patricia Hernandez

CDT BN Executive Officer

C/MAJ Tanya Ruiz

CDT BN Command Sergeant Major

C/CSM Jose Pazos-Garcia

Mission of the Mighty VOKS Battalion: “The Mighty VOKS Battalion provides an exceptional, culturally enlightened educational experience with values based on the development of confidence and competitiveness in all challenges of mind and heart in order to motivate students to become better citizens and developing their full potential in service and leadership.”

Honor Code: “Because I believe integrity is essential, I promise not to lie, cheat or steal.”

Mighty VOKS Battalion Motto: “DEEDS, NOT WORDS”

In December 2020, the VOKS Battalion adopted the motto of the 22nd Infantry Regiment - “DEEDS, NOT WORDS”.
The Cadets did this because they believe their ACTIONS should speak louder than our WORDS and to honor John “Jesse” Saldana who served with Hotel Company, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division during World War II.
Jesse was the first Cadet Battalion Commander of the Sidney Lanier High School ROTC, an honor student and All-City Basketball Guard.
2LT Saldana was the lone survivor of his unit in Luxembourg and earned a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. On December 7, 1974 he was appointed San Antonio's first Hispanic Postmaster since 1836, and the first merit Postmaster in the nation.
His work ethic earned him the distinction of "Postmaster of the Year" in 1983.

LTC Santiago G. Bueno III

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Santiago G. Bueno III, US Army

Senior Army Instructor

LET 1
LET 2

UNIT 1_Text

UNIT 1_Cadet Notebook

UNIT 2_Text

UNIT 2_Cadet Notebook

ARMY JROTC CYBER PROGRAM

Mission: To motivate young people to be better cyber citizens, to inspire interest in the cybersecurity field, and to strengthen the nation’s cyber defense workforce.

Preparing the Cyber Leaders of the Future

The cybersecurity industry is rapidly growing and is projected to have 1.8 million unfilled positions in 2021. The Army JROTC Cyber Pilot program addresses the needs of the nation by preparing interested students for careers in cybersecurity fields. The program provides students opportunities to attain key knowledge, skills, and abilities through innovative activities, competitions, and workplace experiences with cyber mentors.

What is the U.S. Army JROTC Cyber Pilot

The Army JROTC Cyber Pilot program is an innovative, four-year, cyber program that is part of the Army’s effort to infuse critical STEM curriculum in high schools across the country.

The Army JROTC Cyber Pilot program provides students with challenging, relevant experiences and prepares them to enter the cyber workforce, pursue postsecondary studies, and/or enter military service.

The program grows the leaders and cybersecurity experts of the future by providing the following:

Preparation for Industry-Recognized Certifications
Curriculum Developed by Subject Matter Experts
Hands-On Experiences through Cyber Competitions
Opportunities for Cyber Internships/ Mentorships
Quality point weighting commensurate with Honors/Advanced Placement course
Potential for College Credits
Interactive Learning Experiences

About
Schedule
Uniforms

The Traditional Army Junior ROTC Program

MISSION: "To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens"

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world.
JROTC Cadre are not military recruiters.
The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions.
In 1964, Congress expanded the program to all military services and changed from active duty to shared support from the services and schools.
As congressionally mandated by Title 10 United States Code, Section 2031, each military service must have a JROTC program to "instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment."
The JROTC program prepares students for real life by ensuring they are college, career or military ready.
This program teaches discipline, dedication and responsibility.
The program includes extra-curricular activities such as the Armed Drill Team, Unarmed Drill Team, Color Guard and many more.
All of the teams participate in competitions and members of the teams earn a letter jacket after two years on the team.
Cadets satisfy their by taking JROTC.

Normal Weekly Schedule

Monday - Leadership Class and After School Team Practice

Tuesday - Leadership Class and After School Team Practice

Wednesday - Uniform Inspection, Drill and After School Team Practice

Thursday - Physical Fitness and After School Team Practice

Friday - Leadership Class and After School Team Practice

Saturday - School Team Practice or Competitions

There are four types of uniforms that may be prescribed for wear: Class A, Class B, ACU/OCP (Army Combat Uniforms) and Physical Training (PT).

(1) Class A Uniform

(a) The Class A uniform consists of the blue/green coat, uniform slacks/trousers, short sleeve gray blouse/shirt, neck tab/necktie, cap, shoes, black socks, black web waist belt, name plate, rank, school crest, Honor Star, and all authorized badges, cords, medals, ribbons and tabs.

(b) Female cadets may wear the uniform skirt in lieu of slacks with the Class A uniform. NOTE: The required hem length is knee length.

(c) The uniform hat is worn for all inspections, parades and reviews, for all leadership labs, and selected other occasions.

(d) A plain white oxford dress shirt and black bow tie worn with the Class A uniform constitute formal attire for appropriate formal activities, such as the Military Ball.

(2) Class B Uniform

(a) The Class B uniform consists of the short sleeve green/gray blouse/shirt, uniform slacks/trousers, shoes, black socks, black web waist belt, name plate, rank, Honor Star, school crest. All authorized ribbons and tabs as well as badges are optional for wear unless directed for wear.

(b) Female cadets may also wear the uniform skirt in lieu of slacks with the Class B uniform.

(3) Class C Uniform

(a) The camouflaged Army Combat Uniform (ACU) will be issued to both female and male cadets who attend the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) or compete on the Raider or Orienteering Teams.

(b) This uniform consists of a coat, pants, cap, T-shirt, belt, socks, boots and insignia.

(4) Physical Fitness (PT) Uniform

(a) Athletic uniforms are only issued for competitions and JCLC.

(b) Cadets will use their own athletic attire consisting of a sweatshirt or T-shirt, sweat pants or shorts, and non-marking tennis shoes, for Cadet Challenge, organized athletics, dodgeball and physical training

About the Teams
Color Guard
Physical Fitness Team

What is a JROTC Special Team?

The Army JROTC program at Lanier High School, offers a number of “Special teams” for Cadets to represent the Mighty VOKS Battalion.
These teams perform in multiple forums and compete in organized meets against other schools both locally and nationally.
The VOKS Battalion and individual Cadets can earn trophies, medals, ribbons, and/or streamers for placing in the top three in these competitions.

Who can participate?

Only Cadets who are in good standing in JROTC can represent the VOKS Battalion
SCHOOL AND ACADEMICS COME FIRST
Cadets must have an 80 or above in their LET Class
Cadets must be passing all of their classes with a 70 or above
Cadets must not have any behavioral issues on campus:

Cadets cannot practice while in OCI
Cadets will be suspended for 1 week after their 1st out-of-school suspension
Cadets will be removed from all current special teams after their 2nd out-of-school suspension

This special team is held to the highest standard as it honors our Nation, Texas and Lanier High School every time it preforms.
They are trained with the goal of team bonding, leadership and doing their best.
They preform at competitions and are requested to present the Colors at ceremonies in and around the city.
They support school functions.
They support local area groups like the City of San Antonio and the Spurs.
In competition the team is judged on their bearing, rifle drill, flag drill, marching, and knowledge.
This team is much more formal than the other teams and is dressed in Class A.
There are 3 possible teams (Co-Ed, Female, or Male)

Click on the link below to join the team.

VOKS Battalion Color Guard

This team embodies physical fitness.
These Cadets work out twice on a week, to prepare for competitions.
They compete in a variety of events, such as pull ups, mile run, relay race, etc.
They also train for the Cadet Challenge in the Spring.
Cadet Challenge consists of five events: Push-ups in a minute, Sit-ups in a minute, Mile Run, Shuttle Run, and Flexibility Test, known as the V-Sit.
There are 3 possible teams (Co-Ed, Female, Male)

Click on the link below or scan the QR Code to join the team

VOKS Battalion PT Team

JROTC CADET LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE & STEM CAMPS

JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenges are Brigade-level events for Army JROTC Cadets that take place accross the world. JCLCs are typically held at Boy Scout camps or military installations. JCLCs are beginning to incorporate STEM activities as part of the camps.

8th Grade Cadet Program

Basic requirements for 8th Graders to enroll as Army JROTC Cadets include the following:

a. The 8th Graders must be enrolled at Tafolla Middle School adjacent to Lanier High School JROTC Program.

b. The 8th Graders must attend JROTC classes at Lanier High School; Lanier JROTC instructors are not to teach JROTC classes or conduct JROTC related activies at Tafolla Middle School.

c. No vehicle transportation is authorized between one campus to the other.

d. In order to be considered JROTC Cadets, and not just participating students, the 8th Graders must attend a miminum of three hours of JROTC instruction each week.

e. Parents or Guardians of Tafolla 8th grade students must give prior concent, in writing, for their students to attend Lanier Army JROTC classes on the Lanier High School campus as a regularly scheduled class.

f. Middle School students can only take the Traditional JROTC class.

g. Middle School students can participate in all special teams.