March 24, 2025

There are over 2,000 cadets that attend JROTC (various service branches) in Duval County. Operation Footprint is an event gathering meant for all JROTC cadets in the county, providing the opportunity to showcase the incredible US Military Services, First Responders, and their affiliate partners. There is plenty of space on campus for demonstrations, trainings, and insightful discussions.

This event is OPEN to cadets (and their parents) from ALL 14 JROTC UNITS in Duval County. Please reach out to your unit's cadet staff/instructor team to get your unit signed up to attend! Commitments must be made NLT February 14, 2025. Refer to Lt Col Morris' email sent out to DCPS JROTC instructors and stakeholders to RVSP your unit/team.

CURRENT COMMITMENTS AS OF 1/19/25 (RVSP'D):
►Stakeholders
○ Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (SWAT Team, K9-Unit, Mounted Horse Unit)
○ Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) (First Aid/CPR/Stop the Bleed Demonstration)

►Schools (JROTC Units)
○ Sandalwood High School AFJROTC (Host)

EVENT TIMELINE: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
07:30: Bus Arrival
08:00: Attendee Check-in
08:30: Key Personnel Brief/Check-in
08:45: Event Kickoff / National Anthem
09:00: Schools Disperse
10:30: Lunch Prep / Food Truck Dismissal
11:00: Lunch / Static Display / Q&A
11:30: Resume Event
14:00 End Operation Footprint

EQUIPMENT LIST: (Ensure all personal items are labeled)
►Attire 
○ Unit Attire/PT Gear, appropriate clothing, athletic shoes
○ Change of clothes (fitness)
►Personal Gear (recommended)
○ Portable charger/phone charger
○ Money
○ Camelback (optional for physical challenges) 
►Food/Fluids
○ Water: Minimum 1/2 Gallon
○ Gatorade/Electrolyte Drink: Minimum 1 Liter
○ Food: 500-1000 calories of snacks / lunch

CADET POINT OF CONTACT: (POC)
Event Coordinator-
C/Col Nathaniel Howard 

S11987716@students.duvalschools.org 

Cell: 904-434-0248"