This document review the performance of the JCCF as a whole and the various Battalions / units that are advanced to the final round of the Reuel Vaz competition The review is bounded by 2008 on the lower level and 2017 on the upper level Limited to the final score sheet published by HQ JCCF as the official results of the competition The conclusions and recommendations contained within this review are the general informed opinion of the author.

1. A review of the
Reuel Vaz Trophy
2008 - 2017

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3. JCCF Training
Organization & Structure of the JCCF
About the Reuel Vaz Competition
About the JCCF
About This Document
Contents
Findings
Reuel Vaz Results 2009 - 2017
Recommendations

4. To
About This Presentation

5. Why This Document
• The JCCF is on the cusp of celebrating 75
years as an organization
• There is little public analysis presented on the
performance of units in the competition
• The Reuel Vaz Competition presents one of
very few opportunities to evaluate the
performance of the JCCF as an organization

6. • This document review the performance of the JCCF as a
whole and the various battalions / units that are advanced to
the final round of the Reuel Vaz competition
• The review is bounded by 2008 on the lower level and 2017 on
the upper level
• Limited to the final score sheet published by HQ JCCF as the
official results of the competition
• The conclusions and recommendations contained within this
review are the general informed opinion of the author.
Document Scope

7. About the JCCF
The JCCF is a division of the Ministry of
National Security in Jamaica with a
mandate to engage youth of high school
age in meaningful productive activities
that will help to build character. This
organization is funded through 5 main
sources, a subvention from the people
of Jamaica through the Ministry of
National Security, contributions from
the participating schools, support from
students and their parents and
donations from private and public
partners.

8. Objects of the JCCF
To give mental, moral and physical training to youth and so form the
character of each as to enable him to make a good start in life.
To develop in him the principles of patriotism, good citizenship and
leadership and to bring out the qualities of self-confidence, self-
respect and ability to face and accept responsibility with the power
to control himself and others.
To instill in him the idea of service to his fellows, his school, his firm
and his country.
To fit him in the event of a national emergency to take his place, if
he so desires, in the defense of his home and country.
To fit him to make the Service a Career, if he so desires.
Paraphrased from JCCF Rules & Regulations 1943

9. Additional Objects Cadet Training
To provide technical training in Medical, Signal, Engineering and
other subjects as in the various branches of the service.
To qualify Cadets for Commissions in the Emergency Reserve should
they so volunteer.
To fit Cadets for Commissioned Rank in the Junior Division AACF
(JCA).
Paraphrased from JCCF Rules & Regulations 1943

10. Something about the JCCF’s History
The Force was founded by Col. Michael Ralph deCordova on 1st November 1943.
The Force was then named Army and Air Cadet Force (AACF), 1954 Cadet Force
received the Key to the city of Kingston, 1967 Cadet Force name was changed to
the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF). 1975 The Force received a Cessna
150 aircraft reg.# 6Y JJK from Air Jamaica. 1980 On July 12 Girls were permitted
to join the Force. 1985 Cadet Force received a yacht (S/V China) to conduct sea
training. 1993 Cadet Force received the Key to the city of Montego Bay

11. “Juncti Serviendo Ducemus”
“To Unite, To Serve, To Lead”

12. To
ABOUT THE REUEL VAZ COMPETITION

13. • The competition is organized into two rounds.
• The first round is an Inter Battalion Competition
• The first round is managed by the Battalion according
to the marking scheme handed down by HQ JCCF
• The unit that amasses the most number of points at
the first round will go on to the final round
• Specialized units at the cadet level who operate
independent of a Battalion will also field a team.
There is usually no first round competition for these
units
• The final round is managed at the Force Headquarters
Leve.
About the Reuel Vaz Competition

14. Battalion Round Final Round
Each unit competes for the top spot in
this round. The unit amassing the most
points will go on to represent the
Battalion in the Final Round. Reviews at
this round are done by the senior
leadership at the Battalion Level
Each winner at the final round plus
specialist units at the cadet level will
compete at this level. HQ JCCF will
determine the composition of the
inspecting team which will vary from time
to time.
Reuel Vaz Competition Structure

15. Competition Scorecard
Dress & Deportment
Dress (15)
Text in here
Total
Possible
Points
200
Description of the contents
Unit Admin (40)
Organization (10)
Admin (50)
Description of the contents
Display (15)
Description of the contents
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Instructional Ability (10)
Method of Instruction (10
Subject Matter (10)
Classes (30)
Description of the contents Click to add Title
March on (10)
Slow Time (10)
Drill (90)
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Quick Time (15)
Review Order (15)
Words of Command (10)
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Dressing of Parade (10)
March Off (10)
Parade Format (10)
Groupings provided by the author for
simplicity and charting, they not
officially established by the JCCF
Dress (15)

16. What is the data
saying about the
performance of the
Force in general?
FORCE LEVEL BATTALION LEVEL
What is the data
saying about the
performance of the
Battalions in
particular?
Two questions could possibly be answered from the data

17. To
ORGANISATION & STRUCTURE

18. Original Structure of the JCCF 1943
ORGANISATION OF THE ARMY & AIR CADET FORCE (JAMAICA)
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
Viz
1 Commandant (Colonel) 1 GSO II (Major)
1 2i/c (Lt. Colonel) 1 QM (Major)
1 Chief Clerk (Civilian)
1 Store Clerk (Sgt.)
(1) Force H.Q. = 4 Officers. I O.R. I Civilian. Total 6
Signal PL = 1 “ 15 “ - “ 16
Band = 1 “ 32 “ - “ 33
TRG CORPS H.Q = 3 “ 5 “ - “ 8
BN. H.Q. = 2 “ - “ - “ 2
A COY UNIT Jr. Div = 5 “ 100 “ - “ 105
A 2 PL UNIT Jr. Div = 3 “ 67 “ - “ 70
A 1 PL UNIT Jr. Div = 1 “ 32 “ - “ 33
(II) A COY Jr. Div. = 5 Officers. I CSM I COMS 3 Sgts. 9 Cpl. 9 L/Cpl. 77 Cadets 5
A PL Jr. Div = 1 “ - - 1 “ 3 “ 3 “ 25 “ 1
ASec. Jr. Div = - - - - 1 1 “ 8 “
(III) Officer ranks shewn are the highest rank for the appointment.
HONOURS
LIST
SUPERNUMBERARY
LIST
SIGNAL
PL
Viz.
1 Oi/c (Lieut.)
1 Sgt.
2 Cpls.
12 Cadets.
BAND
Viz.
1 Oi/c (Lieut.)
1 Drum major
1 Sgt.
3 Cpls.
3 L/Cpls.
16 Bandsmen.
8 Super.
SENIOR DIVISION
Viz.
Any number of
TRAINING CORPS
JUNIOR DIVISION
Viz.
Any number of
Battalions
ARMY & AIR
FORCE
INSTRUCTORS
Viz.
Any number
of O.R.
Any number
of Officers
BNBNBNBN
Viz.
1 Bn. Co (Lt.-Col.)
2 Adjt. (Capt.)
Any number of
CADET UNITS
Viz.
TRG CORPSTRG CORPSTRG CORPS
Viz.
1 OC (Major)
1 2i/c (Capt.)
1 Adj. (Capt.)
1 Armourer Sgt.
1 CSM
1 CQMS.
3 Runners
1 Coy
Viz.
Organization according
to special training
COY UNITS
Viz.
1 OC (Major)
1 2i/c (Capt.)
1 CSM
1 CQMS
2 Runners
3 PL
&/or &/orCOY UNITS
Viz.
1 OC (Major)
1 2i/c (Capt.)
1 CSM
1 CQMS
2 Runners
3 PL
1 PL UNIT
Viz.
1 PL
Viz.
1 OC (Lieut.)
1 Sgt.
1 Runner
SEC.SEC.SEC.
Viz.
8 Cadets1 L/Cpl1 Cpl
Any number
of

19. Typical Structure of the JCCF =>1991
Ministry of
National
Security
HQ JCCF
Jamaica Cadet
Committee
1/JCCF 2/JCCF 5/JCCF4/JCCF3/JCCF
Specialist Units
SSB/JCCF6/JCCF
Each Battalion is a collective of high schools called Units which are grouped into
companies.

20. 1/JCCF 2/JCCF 3/JCCF
4/JCCF 5/JCCF 6/JCCF SSB/JCCF
Geographical Layout - JCCF

21. Organisation of the Cadet Force 2121
The JCCF falls under the control of the Ministry of National Security, Defence Branch. The Force’s structure
involves a policy making body called the Jamaica Cadet Committee (JCC).
21
Frame Policies
Dress Regulations
Budget
Management Control
Senior Appointments
1 2 3
5
9
4
7 8

22. To
TRAINING

23. Drill

24. Adventure Training

25. Adventure Training

26. National Events
• Cadets play a role in National events such as Royal Visits, National
Remembrance days , Independence celebrations and national disaster
management

27. Watermanship
• Through this training, Cadets learn water navigation, safe movement across
waterways and basic survival techniques when in contact with bodies of water

28. Rappelling
• At least once per year, Cadets get to experience the thrill of jumping from
the roof of buildings or mountain sides, after going through hours of safety
Instructions

29. Weapons Appreciation
• Handling weapons require tremendous discipline and skill
• The Cadet Force teaches responsible weapons appreciation, management,
keep and care

30. Music
• Some of the best trained young people between the ages of 13 and 19 are
members of the JCCF Band.

31. Marine Training
• Marine Cadets of the JCCF spend up to 1 month each summer training
under the watchful eye of members of the JDF Coast Guard

32. Community Service
• The JCCF is always involved in community service
• Each Battalion in the JCCF completes at least two community projects per year
• One on the Annual Training Camp
• Another on Labour Day

33. To
OVERALL RESULTS 2009 - 2017

34. Inspection Placement Since 2009
1/JCCF 2/JCCF 3/JCCF 4/JCCF 5/JCCF 6/JCCF SSB/JCCF HQ/JCCF
Since 2008, two Battalion/ Units have dominated
the top spot. 3/JCCF & HQ/JCCF Band & Drums
First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013 DQ
2014
2015
2016
2017
No Inspections
Key

35. • On Average the units making it
to the final round over the last
9 years have averaged 138
points or 69% of the possible
200 points
• The Battalion Placements
range from 3/JCCF with the
highest average of 152 points
to SSB/JCCF averaging
122.96 points
• No Battalion has managed to
score above 77% since 2009
Inspection Placement Since 2009

36. % Of Total Scores Achieved
•Since 2013,
the % of total
scores
achieved
overall has
been reducing
gradually year
on year
No inspection in 2012, score estimated for visibility

37. Performance by Battalion 2009 - 2017
2/JCCF
4/JCCF
5/JCCF
3/JCCF
6/JCCF
SSB/JCCF
HQ Band
1/JCCF
Except for 2 & 4 JCCF, the total scores achieved for inspections
year on year is either in decline or remain flat

38. High / Low Performance By Area
2014 2015 2016 2017
20132012201120102009
Since 2009, “Subject Matter” is the area returning the lowest marks achieved at the final
round. Since 2009, Reviewing Officers have recorded the most successful area (% of possible
points achieved) hovers between the Parade Format and the March off.
Key

39. Overall Average Performance
2013 saw highest average overall
score
Average 97% of cadets were
accounted for on parades
Average performance is trending
downwards
The JCCF returned 70% on average
in the last 5 years
2010 saw the lowest average
overall score
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
180.00
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Average Performance By Points

40. Force Level Average Performance by Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
DRILL
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
DRESS
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
CLASSES
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
DISPLAY
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
ADMIN
In the last 5 years, the average performance of all areas except
classes of instruction have been in decline.

41. Force Level Average Performance by Area By Year

42. Force Level Average Performance by Area By Year

43. Average Performance by Battalion

44. Actual Scores by Battalion
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores 1/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores 2/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
135.00
140.00
145.00
150.00
155.00
160.00
165.00
170.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
3/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Unadjusted Marks
-
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
4/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
2/JCCF was disqualified in 2013

45. Actual Scores by Battalion
-
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
5/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
-
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
6/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
-
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
SSB/JCCF
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
(50.00)
-
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Un Adjusted Vs Final Scores
HQ Band & Drums
Unadjusted Marks Final Marks
5/JCCF was disqualified in 2013, SSB does not appear on the 2013 report

46. To
Battalion Reports

47. To
HQ Band & Drums

48. HQ Band & Drums
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March on
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Clothing and turn out
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March past in slow time
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March past in quick time
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Advance in review order
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Words of command

49. HQ Band & Drums Cont’d
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Dressing of parade
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March off
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Parade format
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Instructional ability
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Subject matter
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Method of instruction

50. -
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Display
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Organization
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March on
HQ JCCF

51. To
First Battalion

52. 1/JCCF
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March on
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Clothing & Turnout
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Slow Time
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Quick Time
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Review Order
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Words of Command
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Parade format
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Method of
Instruction

53. 1/JCCF Cont’d
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Dressing
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March off
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Instructional Ability
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Subject Matter
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Display
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Organization
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March on

54. To
Second Battalion

55. 2/JCCF
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March on
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Clothing and turn out
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March past in slow
time
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March past in quick
time
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Advance in review
order
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Words of command
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Display
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Organization

56. 2/JCCF Cont’d
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1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Dressing of parade
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
March off
-
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Parade format
-
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
2008
2009
2010
2011
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FINDINGS

73. 3/JCCF & HQ Band
dominate the
competition
Subject Matter is
the single weakest
scored area
Only 2 BNs
trending positively
since 2005
On Average JCCF is
68% of possible
score
2009-2017 Data
The Takeaway

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Using the UWI academic scoring table, the JCCF would be classified as operating academically at a B
1/JCCF 2/JCCF 3/JCCF 4/JCCF 5/JCCF 6/JCCF SSB/JCCF HQ/JCCF
Performance Score

75. To
RECOMMENDATIONS

76. Unique Opportunity
The Reuel Vaz competition can also be used as a means of objectively
evaluating the performance of Battalions in particular and the Force
in general
The data from all levels of the competition could be used to drive
command decisions and examine opportunities for training
Units / Battalions that constantly rank in the top three should
examined for opportunities to help weaker units/battalion to
improve
More Than a Competition
Decisions
Each one Teach One

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FURTHER RESEARCH

78. Further Research
Star Test Performance
Career Mapping for
Ex Cadets
Attrition Levels in the
Cadet Force
Academic performance –
Cadets vs non Cadets
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NOTES & REFERENCE

80. • In a traditional military context, a Battalion is referred to as a unit,
in the case of the JCCF, a unit is a high single high school
• The JCCF also embraces a structure that allows for students who
attend high schools that are not attached to a “Unit” to join
independently established units in a specified geographical area
• Units are organized into one or more platoons
• Companies also depart from the traditional military definition. In the
case of the JCCF, a company is a grouping of schools. The
exception to this is where a unit is also given the designation of a
company
• There is no established objective criteria to determine how a unit
can be established as a company however it is typical of units
established with three or more platoons to be eligible to be given
company status
Notes to the Typical JCCF Organization

81. • There was no inspection in 2012
• For visibility, the inspection results for 2012 have been reported as
the same for 2011
• Averages exclude data on units if they were disqualified from the
competition
• Unless otherwise stated, categories are reduced to % achieved and
% possible in order to measure like for like
• At the time of publication, it was unclear as to why some units were
disqualified from participating in the competition in certain years and
if any investigations / hearings resulted from the circumstances
which resulted in the disqualification, the findings there from if any,
the sanctions required if any.
Notes on the Statistics

82. • http://www.cadetforceja.org/
• http://www.cadetforceja.org/node/45
• http://www.jfb.gov.jm/
• http://mns.gov.jm/
• http://www.jdfmil.org/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_comparative_military_ranks
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_the_United_States
• All data contained within the report is generated solely from published
results of the Reuel Vaz Trophy by HQ JCCF
• References to AACF (now JCCF) Regulations are those published in
1943 with revisions in 1947, 9149 and 1953. These were made available
by the Ministry of Justice, Jamaica.
• Where views are assumed or interpreted, they are stated as such
Reference

83. Typical Military Organizations
Typical units Typical numbersTypical commander
fireteam 3–4 corporal
squad/ Section 8–12 sergeant
platoon 15–30 lieutenant
company 80–150 captain/major
battalion/Cohort 300–800 lieutenant colonel
regiment/ 2,000–4,000 colonel/
brigade brigadier general
division/ Legion 10,000–15,000 major general
corps 20,000–40,000 lieutenant general
field army 80,000+ general
army group 2+ field armies field marshal/five-star general
region/theater 4+ army groups Six-star rank/Head of state
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battalion

84. Wade C. Howell
Experienced Commercial
Management professional
with over 14 years’ in
International Business
Management
Wade Howell is a seasoned business professional with over 14
years’ experience in various aspects of business. His experience
spans multiple markets and cultures including, the Caribbean
region, the South Pacific and Central America.
Wade’s has an exceptional track record in management, a firm
commitment to success and presents a solid approach to
business initiatives particularly as it relates to Product
Development Strategy, Project Management, Business
Development, and Customer Relations Management.
Major Wade C. Howell is a 20+ year veteran volunteer in several
organisations in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
Having Joined the JCCF in 1991, Major Howell has held several
senior appointments to include, Platoon commander, Unit
Second in Command, Training Officer, Officer Commanding
Unit, OC Company and Active Commanding Officer.
About the Author

85. This is an original work and cannot be copied published or distributed in part or in full without the prior written consent of the author
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