MacArthur Sr High School "HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION"
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      • MLK Day Program (Color Guard) - Jan 5, 2023
      • Charlie CO. Flags for 1st Graders - Dec 6, 2022
      • LPD Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Dec 5, 2022
      • Holiday in the Park Parade - Nov 19, 2022
      • Bravo Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 29, 2022
      • Alpha Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 28, 2022
      • OKC Thunder vs. NY Knicks (Color Guard) - Nov 21, 2022
      • Golden Coral Color Guard - Nov 14, 2022
      • Alpaca Livestock Show Color Guard - Nov 12, 2022
      • Lawton-Ft Sill VA Center Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Flower Mound Veterans Days Program Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Parade - Nov 9, 2022
      • MMS Veterans Day Ceremony Color Guard - Nov 9, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Veterans Day Color Guard - Nov 8, 2022
      • AMBUCS Pancake Breakfast - Nov 7, 2022
      • Sullivan Village Fall Festival - Oct 28, 2022
      • Homecoming Saber Team, Sept 30, 2022
      • Oklahoma Secondary Schools Board Association (OSSBA), Color Guard, Aug 26, 2022
    • Battalion Christmas Party - Dec 15, 2022
    • Drill Teams Christmas Party - Dec 12, 2022
    • Leadership Bowl - Dec 12, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board - Dec 8, 2022
    • Awards and Promotion - Dec 8, 2022
    • Drill Meet (South Grand Prairie) - Dec 3, 2022
    • Battalion Photos - Dec 1, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday - Nov 18, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday, Sep 9, 2022
    • MHS Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov 9, 2022
    • LET 1 Academic Bowl - Nov 2, 2022
    • OU ROTC Day - Oct 28, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board, Oct 6, 2022
    • Banner Unveiling- Oct 6, 2022
    • Uniform/In-Ranks Inspection, Sep 8, 2022
    • Car Wash Fundraiser, Sep 3, 2022
    • JROTC Parent Meet and Greet Briefing, Aug 18, 2022
    • Uniform Issue, Aug 27, 2022
    • New Cadet Camp, July 18-22, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp, (Day 1) July 18, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 2), July 19, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 3), July 20, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 4), July 21, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 5), July 22, 2022
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      • MHS vs Elgin
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  • Video Tutorials
    • How To Shape a Beret
    • The Male Uniform
    • How To Tie A Tie
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    • Drill/Raider Competitions
      • Top of Texas - Oct 1, 2022
      • South Grand Prairie - Dec 3, 2022
    • Basketball Games
      • MHS vs Guthrie
      • MHS vs. Eisenhower - Jan 10, 2023
    • Community Events
      • Bishop Schools Academic Tournament - Jan 26, 2023
      • OKC Thunder vs. IND Pacers (Color Guard) - Jan 18, 2023
      • MLK Day Program (Color Guard) - Jan 5, 2023
      • Charlie CO. Flags for 1st Graders - Dec 6, 2022
      • LPD Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Dec 5, 2022
      • Holiday in the Park Parade - Nov 19, 2022
      • Bravo Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 29, 2022
      • Alpha Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 28, 2022
      • OKC Thunder vs. NY Knicks (Color Guard) - Nov 21, 2022
      • Golden Coral Color Guard - Nov 14, 2022
      • Alpaca Livestock Show Color Guard - Nov 12, 2022
      • Lawton-Ft Sill VA Center Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Flower Mound Veterans Days Program Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Parade - Nov 9, 2022
      • MMS Veterans Day Ceremony Color Guard - Nov 9, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Veterans Day Color Guard - Nov 8, 2022
      • AMBUCS Pancake Breakfast - Nov 7, 2022
      • Sullivan Village Fall Festival - Oct 28, 2022
      • Homecoming Saber Team, Sept 30, 2022
      • Oklahoma Secondary Schools Board Association (OSSBA), Color Guard, Aug 26, 2022
    • Battalion Christmas Party - Dec 15, 2022
    • Drill Teams Christmas Party - Dec 12, 2022
    • Leadership Bowl - Dec 12, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board - Dec 8, 2022
    • Awards and Promotion - Dec 8, 2022
    • Drill Meet (South Grand Prairie) - Dec 3, 2022
    • Battalion Photos - Dec 1, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday - Nov 18, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday, Sep 9, 2022
    • MHS Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov 9, 2022
    • LET 1 Academic Bowl - Nov 2, 2022
    • OU ROTC Day - Oct 28, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board, Oct 6, 2022
    • Banner Unveiling- Oct 6, 2022
    • Uniform/In-Ranks Inspection, Sep 8, 2022
    • Car Wash Fundraiser, Sep 3, 2022
    • JROTC Parent Meet and Greet Briefing, Aug 18, 2022
    • Uniform Issue, Aug 27, 2022
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      • New Cadet Camp, (Day 1) July 18, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 2), July 19, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 3), July 20, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 4), July 21, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 5), July 22, 2022
    • Softball Games (Color Guards)
    • Football Games
      • MHS vs Eisenhower, Sep 2, 2022
      • MHS vs Altus
      • MHS vs Midwest City
      • MHS vs Elgin
    • Volleyball Games
  • FAQs
  • Helpful Downloads, Links and Documents
  • Newsletters 2022/2023
  • Submit Assignments
  • JROTC Staff
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  • Description of the Course
  • JROTC History and JROTC Creed
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MacArthur Sr. High School, 4400 East Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 355-5230 ext 3690 or 3691

Meet the Instructors

MAJOR(R)
Craig Redfearn

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Senior Army Instructor (SAI)

​MAJ Redfearn's military career spanned over 23 years. MAJ Redfearn enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman (11M) July 1989 in Charlotte, NC. His duty positions as an 11M included Automatic Weapon Rifleman, Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Driver, BFV Gunner, BFV Commander and Dismount Squad Leader. He was also a BFV New Equipment Training Team Instructor. As an Infantryman he was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Schweinfurt and Baumholder Germany and Ft Benning, Ga. During this time, he deployed as part of Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Provide Comfort. He also deployed to Macedonia as part of Task Force Able Sentry and to Tirana, Albania as part of Task Force Hawk.

MAJ Redfearn attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery (FA) Dec 1999. His duty positions since commissioning included: BDE Assistant S3, Battery Executive Officer, Paladin Platoon Leader, Battalion S1, Infantry Company Commander, Active Component /Reserve Component (AC/RC) Team Chief, (Basic Officer Leader Course) BOLC II Platoon Mentor, 82nd ABN DIV Fires Force Integration Officer. His final military assignment was as a FA Captains Career Course Small Group Instructor. MAJ Redfearn’s additional deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

His awards includes the Valorous Unit Award(1OLC),  Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal(1OLC), Army Commendation Medal(3OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, AAM w/silver OLC, Good Conduct Medal(3 clasps), Southwest Asia Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon(numeral 2), Overseas Service Ribbon (numeral 3), United Nations Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait),NATO Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge. He is also a member in the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.

MAJ Redfearn's military education included the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Equal Opportunity Course, Army Instructor course, FA Officer Basic Course and FA Captain Career Course.

MAJ Redfearn holds an AAS in Electronics from DeVry Institute of Technology, Decatur, GA, a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Cameron University, Lawton, OK, a Master of Human Relations Degree from the University of Oklahoma, Norman and an Oklahoma Teacher Certification. His Oklahoma teaching endorsements include JROTC, Elementary Education 1-8, Business Education 6-12 and Career Technology 6-12. MAJ Redfearn is also a Financial Coach Master Trainer.


Prior to becoming the JROTC, Senior Army Instructor, MAJ Redfearn taught 5th grade at the former Sheridan Road Elementary on Ft. Sill, OK. 

MAJ Redfearn and his lovely wife of over 31 years, the former Berrin Guengoer of Aschaffenburg, Germany, have one daughter, Mrs. Larissa Horne, a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, who resides in Las Vegas, NV with her husband Johnathan and their daughter Talia.

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, CSM(R)
​Jesse J. Batts Jr.

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Army Instructor (AI)

​CSM Batts' military career spanned over 30 years. CSM Batts was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He enlisted in the Army January 5, 1986 and retired March 1, 2017. He completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. CSM Batts' duty positions include: Army Instructor, MacArthur High School, Army Instructor, Mustang High School, Mustang, OK,, Battalion Command Sergeant Major 3-13th FA, 75th BDE; Battalion Command Sergeant Major 1-79FA, 434th BDE; Operations Sergeant Major 25ID (FIRES). First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, Observer Controller Trainer, Section Chief, Gunner, Ammo Team Chief, Team Chief and Cannoneer, and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of Public Works, United States Army Garrison Command. He deployed in support of: Operation New Dawn 2010-2011; Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006, 2008-2009; South West Asia Ceasefire 1991-1992; and his overseas tours include: Germany, Turkey, Alaska, and Hawaii.

CSM Batts' awards include: Bronze Star (3rd Award); Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award); Army Commendation Medal (7th Award); Army Achievement Medal (6th Award); Good Conduct Medal (10th Award); National Defense Service Medal; South West Asia Cease-fire Medal; Iraqi Campaign Service Medal (5 stars); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal; Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 6). He is a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.

CSM Batts' military education included: United States Army JROTC School of Cadet Command (JSOCC); Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC); JROTC Marksmanship Instructor Course; United States Army JROTC Distance Learning Course; Initial Qualification Training (JROTC);  Command Sergeant Major Developmental Program; Battalion Pre-Command Course; TRADOC Brigade Battalion Course; United States Army Sergeant Major Residents Course; Combative Level I and II; First Sergeant Course; Battle Staff; Senior Leader Course; Master Fitness Course; Air Lift Operations; Equal Opportunity Management Course; Maneuver Control Course; Advanced Leaders Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.
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​CSM Batts holds a BS in Applied Science and Liberal Arts Studies from Excelsior College and an Oklahoma Teacher Certification with a JROTC endorsement.
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  • Home
  • Video Tutorials
    • How To Shape a Beret
    • The Male Uniform
    • How To Tie A Tie
    • The Female Uniform
    • How to Make a Bun
    • Home Page
    • The Photo Gallery
    • Helpful Downloads, Links and Documents
    • Submit Assignments
    • JROTC Command and Staff
    • JROTC Teams
    • The JROTC Calendar
  • JROTC Calendar
  • The Highlander Battalion Photo Gallery
    • Drill/Raider Competitions
      • Top of Texas - Oct 1, 2022
      • South Grand Prairie - Dec 3, 2022
    • Basketball Games
      • MHS vs Guthrie
      • MHS vs. Eisenhower - Jan 10, 2023
    • Community Events
      • Bishop Schools Academic Tournament - Jan 26, 2023
      • OKC Thunder vs. IND Pacers (Color Guard) - Jan 18, 2023
      • MLK Day Program (Color Guard) - Jan 5, 2023
      • Charlie CO. Flags for 1st Graders - Dec 6, 2022
      • LPD Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Dec 5, 2022
      • Holiday in the Park Parade - Nov 19, 2022
      • Bravo Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 29, 2022
      • Alpha Co. Flags for 1st Graders - Nov. 28, 2022
      • OKC Thunder vs. NY Knicks (Color Guard) - Nov 21, 2022
      • Golden Coral Color Guard - Nov 14, 2022
      • Alpaca Livestock Show Color Guard - Nov 12, 2022
      • Lawton-Ft Sill VA Center Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Flower Mound Veterans Days Program Color Guard - Nov 10, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Parade - Nov 9, 2022
      • MMS Veterans Day Ceremony Color Guard - Nov 9, 2022
      • Freedom Elementary Veterans Day Color Guard - Nov 8, 2022
      • AMBUCS Pancake Breakfast - Nov 7, 2022
      • Sullivan Village Fall Festival - Oct 28, 2022
      • Homecoming Saber Team, Sept 30, 2022
      • Oklahoma Secondary Schools Board Association (OSSBA), Color Guard, Aug 26, 2022
    • Battalion Christmas Party - Dec 15, 2022
    • Drill Teams Christmas Party - Dec 12, 2022
    • Leadership Bowl - Dec 12, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board - Dec 8, 2022
    • Awards and Promotion - Dec 8, 2022
    • Drill Meet (South Grand Prairie) - Dec 3, 2022
    • Battalion Photos - Dec 1, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday - Nov 18, 2022
    • Hi-5 Friday, Sep 9, 2022
    • MHS Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov 9, 2022
    • LET 1 Academic Bowl - Nov 2, 2022
    • OU ROTC Day - Oct 28, 2022
    • Cadet of the Quarter Board, Oct 6, 2022
    • Banner Unveiling- Oct 6, 2022
    • Uniform/In-Ranks Inspection, Sep 8, 2022
    • Car Wash Fundraiser, Sep 3, 2022
    • JROTC Parent Meet and Greet Briefing, Aug 18, 2022
    • Uniform Issue, Aug 27, 2022
    • New Cadet Camp, July 18-22, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp, (Day 1) July 18, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 2), July 19, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 3), July 20, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 4), July 21, 2022
      • New Cadet Camp (Day 5), July 22, 2022
    • Softball Games (Color Guards)
    • Football Games
      • MHS vs Eisenhower, Sep 2, 2022
      • MHS vs Altus
      • MHS vs Midwest City
      • MHS vs Elgin
    • Volleyball Games
  • FAQs
  • Helpful Downloads, Links and Documents
  • Newsletters 2022/2023
  • Submit Assignments
  • JROTC Staff
  • JROTC Teams
  • Description of the Course
  • JROTC History and JROTC Creed
  • Meet the Instructors
  • Contact Us