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SOP/SCORESHEET/RULE CHANGES/CLARIFICATIONS

1) 10 September, 2022:
SOP Updates site established, Official Event Invite, SOP, score sheets posted
SOP Updates site established, Official Event Invite, SOP, score sheets posted The SOP Update site is established and ready for modifications/clarifications/changes to be posted here. Event scoresheets and the SOP are posted. Floor diagrams and many other documents will be added in the coming months. Please check back often to be most prepared for this event.

#2 - 27 September 2022:
A 30" Step is Problematic - BUT We Do Want a "FULL STEP"
The military manuals are written for grown men. All establish a 30" step. AF JROTC realized this and went to a 24" step. We will be entrusting the judges to look for cadets to take a "FULL STEP" from cadets where a 30" step is required. Teams should closely review their use of a full step as those who deviate from this will be marked down by the judges. Judges have been using this method for years knowing 30" steps were impossible for many smaller people especially from the halt - this rule simply makes it obvious what was happening all along.

#3 - 27 September 2022:
Color Guard Organizational Color MISTAKE in the original SOP
Several schools used POW/MIA Flag and other non-standard organizational color choices in the past. To limit this, the direct we received originally was invalid. This has been corrected. IN 2023 and beyond, SNI will require all schools utilize their: STATE FLAG or SCHOOL JROTC FLAG. Any of these choices are fine. Additionally no direction from the meet will be given to schools on their choice of pole-ending finial. Those services where the manual is very specific on what shape and type finial is to be used, judges will likely expect the manual to be followed. Consciously or unconsciously, this is something we know judges look for.

#4 - 27 September 2022:
Largely Cosmetic Changes to the Armed & Unarmed Reg Score Sheet
Title on Judge ONE was changed to reflect Platoon/Flight Sequence and the Close & Extend March Command (done by the Marines was worded with Close Interval March & Normal Interval March to be in the non-Marine Verbiage. Forward March (if your service requires it) is listed as well.

#5 - 27 October 2022:
Minor Correction to the Armed Reg Score Sheet
Because in Command #41 we have placed cadets at "SHOULDER ARMS", in Command 44a) will keep the BOLDED, PAUSED, unscored command "PLATOON HALT". After the required 5 second pause, the next command will be "Order Arms" (without any pause to then give command #45 so the cadets may properly execute the facing movement coming soon after). Most teams would have done thia without further instruction BUT for uniformity, this has been implemented on the sheet.

#6 - 14 January 2023:
Use of Non-Standard Items
SNI is annually challenged with schools seeking to use "non-standard items" within their drill. Drill is difficult for judges to score and the more STANDARD we try to make it, the EASIER it is for judges to score between teams. The manuals do not define each item they reference. For many common drill items that have variety, SNI makes the rules simple and easily understood (i.e., a allowable "rifle", color guard staff, flag size and type, etc.). However this cannot be done for EVERY item. Therefore, understand for this meet, when the manual refers to specific item and it does not define it, the only item that is approved for use is the standsrd military item as it is commonly known. For example, a "rifle sling" maintains a metal adjustable clasp (velcro would NOT be approved as it is not the military standard item). Anyone unsure must check in WRITING to gain any needed clarification or approvals well in advance of the competition date.

#7 - 17 January 2023:
Cross-Over exception
The RMDC is in a transition year as the meet quickly becomes the largest and finest in the Western USA. Currently, no cadets competing in the unarmed EX or REG events may also compete within the Armed Division events of the same name (the no-cross-over rule). However, for the 2023 event, if a smaller program coming from a greater distance seeks to maintain cadets entering both sides of the competition, a very limited number of exceptions will be granted. Any exceptions must be granted well in advance and they will be granted by the Denver DAI shop through 1SG Paul Mahoney (pmahone@dpsk12.net).

#8 - 1 April 2023:
Drill Area Sizes for Armed Solo, Dual and Quad Ex
The RMDC General SOP incorrectly states the drill floor dimensions for Armed Solo, Dual & Quad Ex are 38' x 60'. This is a typo/copy/paste error from the dimension above. ALL SOLO, DUAL and QUAD EX drill area sizes will follow the dimensions marked on the GENERAL FLOOR LAYOUT and will be 33' x 33' with the entry point as shown. Sorry for any confusion this could have caused for anyone who saw this discrepancy.

#9 - 3 April 2023:
Closing of the SOP Updates - ONE WEEK PRIOR
This SOP updates page will be closed on Friday, 7 April. NO FURTHER UPDATES will be posted closer than this date. Please review to ensure you get the latest info but know after 4/7, nothing will change on this site.

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