Battalion News
JROTC
TO RELOCATE DURING THE SUMMER
Due to reconstruction and renovations at the
high school, The Leavenworth High School JROTC Department is moving
to Warren Middle School for summertime operations. Instructors work
year round and someone is normally available all summer to handle
any issues or questions. Cadets can also volunteer to help cadre
with supply and admin operations during the summer to receive summer
community service hour awards. During the relocation the phone
system will be inoperative at LHS. An interim phone number to
contact LTC David Black is 913-909-4008. Please leave a message if
there is no answer and someone will return your call shortly. Email
is another sure way to contact an instructor over the summer; visit
our Contact Us page.
Pioneer Battalion receives commendable ratings on the triennial Regional Formal Inspection
Major
Lewis, an active duty Soldier from Fort Leavenworth,
inspects Cadet Jesse Oots of Charlie Company during
the triennial Regional Formal Inspection on April
22, 2010.
22 April,2010
The Pioneer Battalion, on 22 April 2010, underwent its triennial Regional Formal Inspection, or "RFI". The inspection was administered by 3rd Brigade officials from Fort Leonard Wood with active duty inspectors from Fort Leavenworth. The battalion received commendable results on the inspection with a score of 588 out of a possible 600. The attained ratings ensure that battalion cadets continue to wear the coveted gold star, identifying the battalion as an Honor Unit of Distinction, and honor reserved for the top 10% of JROTC units across the nation. .
The RFI scrutinizes all aspects of Leavenworth High School's JROTC program. Some of the areas of inspection are program administration, school and district support and involvement, cadet knowledge, supply and funds management, cadet appearance, drill performance, a comprehensive staff briefing, security, and cadre performance, just to name a few.
The entire
corps of cadets performed extremely well and
executed a very complex inspection with minimal
deficiencies. An excellent testament to the
professionalism and pride of the Pioneer Battalion.
HOOAH!!!
Photos of the RFI have been posted to the
Photo Gallery
Week of 12-16 April 2010
Fort Leavenworth Spouses' Club Makes Generous Grant to the Pioneer Battalion
Each year the Fort Leavenworth Spouses' Club offers grants to Leavenworth community and national organizations. This year, for the second year in a row, the club made a generous $500 grant to our battalion to help purchase new ladies pumps for our female cadets. This grant will ensure that our lady cadets will continue to look classy and sharp. The Army only authorizes the purchase of lady oxford shoes with Army funds. To keep the Pioneer Ladies in the classy, traditional skirts the battalion relies on donations, grants and fund-raisers to purchase the shoes.
The Pioneer Battalion Salutes the Fort Leavenworth Spouses' Club! HOOAH!
Week of 15-20 March 2010
Honoring Fort Leavenworth's founder.
Six Pioneer Battalion
cadets are grateful for the opportunity to
present the colors and play "Taps" during a
wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of
General Henry Leavenworth on March 20, 2010. The
color guard and bugler wore revolutionary-era
uniforms and withstood the harsh winter elements
to honor and pay respect to the founder of Fort
Leavenworth.
More on General Henry Leavenworth Here