ANNEX D
EXTERNAL TEAM TRAINING WEEK
1.
Situation. SANDHURST 16 External Teams consisting of ROTC, OCS, sister service academies and international teams will
arrive at the USMA and conduct a training week over the period of 3-7 Apr 16 in order to acclimatize whith the training area and
conditions, zero their weapon system (either their own or borrowed from USMA) mitigating the risk of incident or injury during the
competition. This year’s training week will also include an international conference hosted by the Modern War Institue on 4 APR 16.
2.
Mission. From 3-7 APR 16 DMI, with support of 20 soldiers from the 3-304th USAR, will facilitate External Team Training at
the USMA in order to allow for a fair and safe start-standard to be achieved with regard to weapon and equipment familiarization, range
conduct, acclimatization and area familiarization.
3.
Execution.
a.
Intent. The External Training Week is run in order to allow final preparation of teams and weapons. The endstate
being that all necessary acclimatization, familiarization with the USMA and refinement of skills not achievable at base locations
is complete by 091700APR15.
b.
Concept of Operation. External Teams will be given fair access to USMA training facilities in order to achieve final
preparation for SANDHURST 16. External Teams will arrive at the USMA on 3 APR 16, receive in briefs and orientation into
their hosted company accommodation. Having been received and hosted by their BTD LNO (who retains OPCOM of teams
during their residence at the USMA) the External Training Week will commence at 060800APR16 with the MWI Conference
held in Tahyer Hall followd by a social in the evening at the West Point Club. Training will begin proper on 5 APR 16 with the
Teams rotating through stations in accordance with Enclosure 2 to this document. The External Training Week will conclude
at 071200APR16 when facilitated training concludes and teams will have an afternoon in barracks to conduct final preparation
and for SQD LDRs to attend the SANDHURST 16 OPORD in WH5300 at 071600APR16.
c.
(1)
3 APR 16 Briefing Schedule. See Enclosure 1.
(2)
4 APR 16 MWI Schedule. See Enclusre 1.
(3)
5-7 APR 16 Training Rotation. See Enclosure 2.
Tasks and Purposes:
(1)
External Teams:
(a)
TASK: Undertake training in accordance with Enclosures 1 - 3.
(b)
PURPOSE: In order to conduct final preparation for SANDHURST 16.
(c)
TASK: Attend the daily External Team OPSLOGSYNC, undertakes the training they require and
receives any logistical support and supplies required to complete the external training and competition that
should be provided by the USCC.
(d)
PURPOSE: In order that External Teams are able to conduct training from 4-7 APR 16 and be
prepared for the competition 8-9 APR 16.
(2)
SANDHURST OIC/2IC
(a)
TASK. Oversight, command and control of the External Team Training week including but not
limited to the integration of the USAR soldiers into DMI facilitated training, ensuring safe practice in all
aspects of the training including the production of Risk Assessments and ensuring the fair allocation of
resources and training to external teams.
(b)
(3)
PURPOSE: In order to safely prepare external teams for participation in SANDHURST 16.
304th USAR
(a)
TASK: Provide 1 x External Training Week OIC / NCOIC.
(b)
PURPOSE: In order to coordinate 304th USAR personnel and efforts.
(c)
TASK: Provide 1 x 5 person Tactical Combat Casualty Care Team including 1 x NCO and 4 x
sufficiently qualified individuals to conduct the training.
(d)
PURPOSE: In order to allow for External Teams to be trained in treatment and transport techniques
specific to the US Army including transport by SKEDCO prior to SANDHURST 16.
(e)
TASK: Provide 1 x 5 person rifle Range Management Team including 1 x Range Safety Officer
(OIC / NCOIC), 1 x CLS trained individual and 2 x individuals capable of driving LTMV provided by DMI.
Facilitate a rifle zeroing range on the USMA Range 11B in order that all external teams are familiar with US
Army range conduct, are able to execute practices safely and have the opportunity to undertake the
Sandhurst competition with recently zeroed rifles. Be prepared to undertake practices with teams using
foreign weapons systems. BPT ferry up to 8 teams weapons (88 systems) to and from the armory to the
range daily.
(f)
PURPOSE: In order to allow for External Teams to zero rifles prior to SANDHURST 16.
(g)
TASK: Provide 1 x 5 person Weapon Familiarization Team ideally NCOs and sufficient driving
qualifications to move in a vehicle provided by DMI.
(h)
PURPOSE: In order to allow for External Teams to train on stripping and assembling the M4, safe
handling of practice grenades, use of NVGs and operating in limited visibility which will be required during
SANDHURST 16.
(i)
TASK: Provide 1 x 5 person Confidence Course team including 1 x NCOIC, 1 x Tactical Casualty
Combat care qualified individual capable of conducting instruction and 2 x individuals capable of driving
LTMV + Water Buffalo.
(j)
PURPOSE: To provide supervision of External Team Training taking place at Camp Buckner LRC
and to allow for the movement of competition resources.
(4)
BTD
(a)
TASK: Coordinate all External Team logistic requirements inclusive of but not limited to: armory
timings, the sourcing of logistical support from within hosting companies, the movement of weapons to and
from rifle marksmanship training and the provision of meals to both the External Teams and the USAR
soldiers.
(b)
PURPOSE: In order to allow for the execution of the External Team Training in order for teams to
be prepared for the competition.
(5)
SANDHURST S4
(a)
TASK: Provide logistic oversight to the External Training Week including but not limited to:
guidance to the BTD, direct support to the USAR WRT lodging and transport.
(b)
d.
PURPOSE: In order to ensure smooth interaction between external teams and the USAR support.
Coordinating Instructions.
(1)
Timings: As per Enclosures 1 - 3.
(a)
Armory Timings for those teams undertaking rifle marksmanship on that day:
(i)
5-6 APR 16 – Draw 0745 / Return 1700
(ii)
7 APR 16 – Draw 0745 / Return 1200
(b)
All teams requiring rifles that day will sign out their weapons at the time stated. They will then be
loaded onto a USMA vehicle and transported to Range 11B by the USAR. Those who shoot in the afternoon
will reunite with their weapons at the range; those who zero their rifle in the morning will leave their rifle with
the USAR range team. All teams that have fired that day will then RV at the armory at 1600 in order to
facilitate the hand–in of the weapons. The USAR will only be responsible for the movement and not be
responsible for the hand-in of the weapons systems. The reason for this procedure is to prevent the illegal
movement of teams with weapons on US public highways.
(c)
There will be a daily OPSLOGSYNC held in the B Room (WH5114) at 1800 daily from 4-7 APR 16
in which the alignment of the next 48 hours of operations and logistic support will be confirmed.
(i)
Required attendance: Sandhurst OIC, Sandhurst 2IC, Sandhurst S4, CIC, CDT CSM, 1 x
Team Manager per External Team, 1 x CDT SQD LDR / 2IC per External Team.
4.
Combat Service Support.
a.
CDT Feeding.
(1)
Breakfast. Eaten at the CDT Mess daily – served 0630-0800
(2)
Lunch. Teams conducting afternoon range training or training IVO Camp Buckner will be provided with
MREs prior to deploying for the day’s training. At all other times teams will consume lunch with their hosting COs in
the CDT Mess (served 1200-1230 after formation).
(3)
b.
Evening Meal. Eaten in the CDT Mess served 1800-1930.
Team Management Feeding. Private arrangement.
c.
Ammunition. The USCC has allocated 1320 rounds of 5.56mm US ammunition per 11 person team for zeroing and
range conduct training. Any External Team wishing to bring their own ammunition must ensure that it arrives at the USMA no
earlier than 03 APR 16 and meets the quantity required to facilitate their participation in the training and execution of
SANDHURST 16.
d.
Transport. Each team is to self source transport for the duration of their stay at the USMA. A 15 seat van is
recommended. The transport will be required to move to different training events during the week. Teams are not to move on
public roads with their weapons systems in a private vehicle. International teams require international driver’s licenses to
access USMA in a private vehicle.
e.
Dress. Dress throughout will be combat uniform (clean in the CDT Mess) with any carried load being determined by
the individual team management. Each team must deploy for their day of training with sufficient water as resupply will be
limited. Eye and ear protection as well as helmets must be worn on any range and helmets must be worn when rehearsing the
obstacle course.
f.
Weapons. Weapons may not be kept out of the armory overnight. Armory timings specified in this document must be
adhered to in order to prevent weapon storage issues.
5.
Command and Signal
a.
SANDHURST OIC
- MAJ Boggs james.boggs@usma.edu (845) 938-3989
b.
External Team Training OIC
- MAJ Vega luis.vega2@usma.edu (845) 938-3949
c.
External Team Training S4
- MAJ Peyerl john.peyerl@usma.edu (845) 938-3593
d.
304th USAR OIC / S3
- SFC Frechette Donald.j.frechette.mil@mail.mil / 207-283-6575 x255
UNCLASSIFIED
Enclosure 1 to Annex D – External Team Training Main Events List
Ser
(a)
Time
(b)
1.
0900-1900
2.
1900-1930
3.
1930-2000
4.
2000-2030
Event
(c)
External teams arrive at USMA
External teams assemble for opening
briefs
CSM Conduct and Standards Briefing
(including SHARP)
External Team Training Week Brief
Location
(d)
3 APR 16
Responsibility
(e)
Remarks
(f)
Team OICs
WH5300
Team OICs
WH5300
MSG Burris
WH5300
MAJ Boggs
SHARP brief mandatory for the CDTs and Team
Management.
4 APR 16
Robinson Auditorium
Rotundra
Robinson Auditorium
5.
0810-0840
Coffee/Snacks
6.
0840-0850
7.
0850-0935
Commandant Opening Remarks
Keynote Session –
LTG H R McMaster
8.
0950-1045
Breakout Discussions Period 1
9.
1100-1155
Breakout Discussion Period 2
10.
1200-1250
Lunch
TH341
Rob Aud
TH347
Rob Aud
TH342
TH347
Cadet Mess
11.
1230
Order of March Draw
Cadet Mess
12.
1250-1345
Breakout Discussion Period 3
13.
1355-1450
Breakout Discussion Period 4
14.
15.
16.
1505-1550
1550-1600
1600-1800
Closing Panel - ISIS
Summary/Thank You
Diner Social
17.
0700-0730
External Training Week conditions
check
B Room
18.
0730-0800
Safety Brief
WH5300
19.
0800-1230
Team Training
See Enclosure 2
Mr Higgins (USCC
Safety Officer)
Team OICs
20.
1230-1700
Team Training
See Enclosure 2
Team OICs
Rob Aud
CPT Hedtke
MAJ Ferenzi
CPT Phillips
MAJ Paxton
CPT Kimbrell
MAJ Lasiter
The Future of Landpower
Special Operations in a Complex World
US Strategy in a Multipolar World
Landpower in Eastern Europe
Information Operations in a Connected World
The Future of Counterinsurgency Operations
MAJ Boggs/CDT 1st
CPT
MAJ Spencer
MAJ Jackson
CPT Phillips
MAJ Ferenzi
MAJ Paxton
Lionel Beehner
Cyber Operations
Teaching Landpower
Teaching Strategy and Policy
Women in Combat Arms
Learning Outside of the Classroom
Methods for Complex Problem Solving
Rob Aud
TH341
TH342
Rob Aud
TH347
TH342
Rob Aud
Rob Aud
COL Collins
West Point Club
5 APR 16
MAJ Boggs
6 APR 15
4
UNCLASSIFIED
To confirm rotations, limitations and route to request
additional training estate.
Brief to cover injury prevention, environmental conditions
management, driver safety and UXO avoidance.
BTD LNOs to coordinate armory timings etc. Teams to
move using POVs.
UNCLASSIFIED
Ser
(a)
Time
(b)
21.
0800-1700
Event
(c)
Team Training
Location
(d)
See Enclosure 2
Responsibility
(e)
Team OICs
Remarks
(f)
BTD LNOs to coordinate armory timings etc. Teams to
move using POVs.
7 APR 15
22.
0800-1500
Team Training
See Enclosure 2
Team OICs
23.
1600-1700
SANDHURST 16 OPORD
WH5300
24.
1700-UTC
Final Prep for SANDHURST 16
Barracks
25.
1800-2000
SANDHURST 16 Social
West Point Club
SQD LDRs
SQD LDRs / Team
OICs
BTD
5
UNCLASSIFIED
BTD LNOs to coordinate armory timings etc. Teams to
move using POVs.
Instructions for the SANDHURST Competition
Hand in weapons at 1600
.
UNCLASSIFIED
Enclosure 2 to Annex D – External Team Training Week Rotation
6
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Enclosure 2 to Annex B – External Team Training Locations
7
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
8
UNCLASSIFIED