Colony High School
JROTC, Knights Battalion
9500 Colony Schools Drive
PALMER, AK 99645
Mission Summary: WACKO
Date Op-Order: Published: 01 October, 2015
1. Mission:
Who: Select CHS JROTC Cadets
What: WACKO
Where: East Anchorage High School
When: 10 October, 2015
Why: Team building, Esprit de Corps
2. Situation:
a. Enemy Forces. Other JROTC programs from the Anchorage School District as
well as the MATSU Borough School District have been practicing and perfecting their
skills and abilities for several weeks. They are well prepared and their morale is high.
Fierce competition should be expected.
b. Friendly Forces. Selected volunteer LET 1-4’s will comprise the competitive
teams. Supporting elements will consist of CHS JROTC SAI and AI as well as select
members of the battalion staff (S5)
3. Execution:
a. Concept of operation (How we will accomplish this mission)
(1) All cadets participating on the WACKO teams will meet promptly at 0650
hours, 10 October in the JROTC room (216) in P.T clothing with CHS JROTC Tshirt/Sweatshirt and optional back pack with necessary items for the day. We will load
onto the bus and depart from CHS at 0715. We will be sharing a bus with Wasilla High
School JROTC.
(2) Cadets will unload the bus at East Anchorage High School and gain
accountability of personnel and equipment. Cadre and the Cadet Battalion Commander
will attend coaches meeting at 0830 to be briefed on the day’s events and timelines.
(3) The competition officially begins at 0900 and will be complete on or about
1400 of the same day. Upon completion of the competition an awards presentation will
take place which will last approximately 45 minutes.
(4) Upon completion of the presentation of awards, accountability of Cadets and
equipment will be conducted prior to loading buses at approximately 1500 for the return
trip to Colony High School.
(5) Estimated time of return to Colony High School rear entrance will be 1550 hrs.
Participating Cadets will be asked to notify parents/guardians of their expected time of
return while passing through Eagle River via Glenn Highway by phone if possible.
b. Coordinating instructions.
(1) All Cadets will travel in their JROTC t-shirt/sweatshirt and
shorts/sweatpants. This uniform is encouraged but not required. In lieu of the JROTC
attire, Cadets may wear appropriate physical fitness clothing. A small backpack for
personal items is optional but should be clearly marked with the Cadets name and school.
Any Cadet requiring the use of an inhaler for exercise induced asthma should ensure that it
is brought along for the day and utilizing in accordance with its prescribed manner.
(2) All Cadets are encouraged to eat breakfast prior to arriving at Colony High
School the morning of the event. Eating on the bus will be discouraged.
(3) Cadets will be released at the completion of the day by Cadre only after all
Cadets and equipment have been accounted for and turned in.
4. Service Support:
a. Transportation: MATSU School District Bus will be provided. Adult
supervision will consist of LTC Cieslo and 1SG Heavener. Wasilla High School
JROTC instructors will also be present.
b. Supplies and rations: Lunch will be provided by COSTCO (pizza and
beverages) at no cost to the individual Cadet. Any Cadet who has food allergies or special
dietary requirements should notify the SAI/AI one week prior to allow for coordinating
other options.
c. Uniform: Athletic shoes, shorts/sweatpants, JROTC tshirt/sweatshirt will be the
uniform of the day. Weather dependent, Cadets are encouraged to bring a jacket, gloves
and hat if they deem necessary. One of the events (water relay) will be conducted
outdoors.
5. Command and Signal.
a. Cadet in Charge: C/LTC Connor Crist
b. Assistant CIC: C/CSM John Brahaney
c. Instructor Contact Information. AI, 1SG Heavener cell: (907) 230-7485