SOP UPDATE & CLARIFICATION PAGE

Below are listed the SOP updates/clarification that are in effect for the upcoming SNI HOSTED COMPETITION. Please check back weekly to ensure no changes have been made that you will be responsible for. The SOP changes/clarifications site will be finalized one week prior to the competition start date when the official event start times are posted on this website.

1) 03 August, 2023:
Official Site is UP
SNI has posted much of the items needed for schools to begin to learn about the event and prepare for attendance. SOP, score sheets, invite and floor diagrams. Schools will be able to register to attend by 15 September.

2) 3 August, 2023:
Utilization of non-standard drill gear - gaining permission for same

After weighing and considering many factors and gaining much input, the velcro sling is a non-standard piece of equipment not commonly known about in the greater drill community as of yet. Using this sling without question gives the user a large advantage within the movements sling and unsling arms versus a traditional and provided brass adjusting sling. Because of these factors, it was decided teams may NOT utilize this for competition drill at the 2024 AF Open Drill Nationals.

Again, two items to take away from this: 1) If you plan to utilize a piece of non-standard gear in competition drill, check with the meet director in advance to ensure they will allow it (note: much like lights on a rifle, etc. Just because something is NOT referenced in the rules directly does not mean it is allowed, it simply means it is not addressed as of yet. And you do NOT want that to be addressed just before use on-site! 2) Know that every rule is reviewed annually. As this sling becomes more widely distributed and its user base becomes more diverse, it is entirely possible like ANY rule it may change in the future.

Thank you, good luck and safe travel to all attendees!

Official Drill & Ceremony Supplier of the Nationals! SERVING JROTC SINCE IT BEGAN! For color guard gear, rifles, uniforms, flags, and all of the equipment you need to be your best, go with the pros! Best customer service in the industry.

WHERE ALL PROGRAMS END THEIR YEAR IN STYLE! For Drill Units of ALL Talent Levels Who Want to Compete in the Big Show!

Perform Like the Champions Go online to the NATIONALS VIDEO LIBRRY Have access to HUNDREDS of JROTC performances from all services. Turn your cadets loose and improve!

NATIONALS DRILL CAMP It could shape your JROTC career forever

BACK to the Air Force Nationals Main Page