Sandhurst 15 External Team Recon Instruction
ANNEX B
SANDHURST 15 - EXTERNAL TEAM RECONNAISSANCE 4 – 6 FEB 2015
1.
Situation. SANDHURST 15 is to be run fairly in order to give all participants equal opportunity to perform to a high standard. In order to do
this exposure must be given to external teams in order to prevent bias being afforded to United States Corps of Cadets (USCC) teams who have access
to United States Military Academy (USMA) training area in their preparation for the competition. The External Team Reconnaissance is open to all
external teams and will take place at the USMA.
2.
Mission. From 4 – 6 Feb 15 DMI will host the External Team Reconnaissance at the USMA to:
a.
Afford the external teams the opportunity to review and learn the skills that are US Army specific.
b.
Submit demands for US Army specific equipment.
c.
Introduce them to the Tac Officer LNOs who will be responsible for hosting them during the competition.
d.
Familiarize the team managers with West Point.
In order to allow for SANDHURST 15 to be run fairly and concurrent preparation to be undertaken by external teams.
3.
Execution.
a.
Intent
(1)
Purpose. To ensure all external teams are familiar with Sandhurst 2015, the USMA and that the subsequent competition
is conducted fairly.
(2)
key tasks:
(a)
Afford the external team managers the opportunity to review and learn the skills that are US Army and USMA
specific.
(b)
Team managers submit demands for US Army specific equipment.
(c)
Introduce team managers to the Tac Officer LNOs who will be responsible for hosting them during the
competition.
(d)
Familiarize the team managers with West Point.
(3)
Endstate. All external teams understand the requirements for participation in Sandhurst 2015, have linked up with their
Battalion Tactical Department hosts, have identified and requested resources from USMA, have received train the trainer training on
specific skills required and understand the terrain (both physical and personnel) to be utilized during external teams’ deployment to
USMA.
b.
Main Events List. See enclosure 1.
c.
Composition.
(1)
Instructors. Resourced from within USMA.
(2)
Participants. Each external team is invited to send 1 x Officer (Captain – Lieutenant Colonel) and 1 x NCO to the
period. External teams are to confirm their attendance to the Officer in Command by NLT 27 JAN 2015.
(3)
TAC Officer LNOs. The Battalion Tactical Officer (BTO) is requested to release Tac Officers assigned to external teams
as per USCC SANDHURST 15 OPORD in order to conduct:
4.
(a)
Meeting and lunch at West Point Club (1200-1315 4 FEB 15).
(b)
Question session (1100-1200 6 FEB 15).
SERVICE SUPPORT
a.
Arrival/ Departure.
(1)
External teams should aim to be seated at Cullum Hall in the USMA by 041100LFEB15. Access to West Point and
parking can take up to 45 mins from arrival at the gate to the base. Access can be achieved with a passport, photo driver’s licence
or military ID.
(2)
International Teams should have international driver’s licenses in order to bring vehicles onto the USMA.
(3)
Teams will be released from WestPoint NLT 061230FEB15.
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b.
Accommodation. It is the external teams own responsibility to arrange for accommodation for the duration of the period. External
teams will be liable for the cost of their own accommodation. Suggestions as below:
(1)
5 Star Inn – Military Lodging WestPoint (recommended, closest and cheapest).
http://www.westpointmwr.com/ACTIVITY/5STAR/INDEX.HTM
(2)
Holiday Inn Express WestPoint. http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/GTRWP?&dp=true
(3)
Thayer Hotel. http://thethayerhotel.com/
c.
Feeding. Most hotels in the area serve breakfast as part of the room rate. Lunch will be either in the West Point Club or in Grant
Hall at the discretion of participants. Evening meal will be at the discretion of the teams. Teams should be prepared to pay for the cost of their
meals during the recon.
d.
Dress / uniform. The dress throughout will be individual version of combat uniform. The weather at West Point over this time will
be inclement and cold (possibly snow) therefore pack accordingly. Casual clothing will be worn for the meal at the South Gate Tavern and for
transits.
5.
COMMAND AND COMMUNICATION
a.
The POC for the External Team Reconnaissance is CPT James Boggs, SANDHURST 2IC:
(1)
Telephone:
(2)
Email:
(+1) 845 938 4304
James.Boggs@usma.edu
Enclosures
1.
2.
Main Events List
External Team Recon map
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Enclosure 1 to Annex B – External Team Reconnaissance Main Events List
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(a)
Time
(b)
1
NLT 28 JAN 15
Event
(c)
External Teams confirmation of attendance to
Recon, and travel arrangements
Location
(d)
NA
Responsibility
(e)
Team OIC/ Sandhurst OIC
Remarks
(f)
Email attendance to james.boggs@usma.edu
WED 4 FEB 15
2
0001-1100
Arrive New York move to USMA.
Own transport
Team OICs
3
4
1100-1200
1200-1220
DMI6 Welcome Brief / Introduction to competition
Introduction of BTD LNOs
Cullum Hall
Cullum Hall
CPT Buchleitner
CPT Boggs / TAC LNOs
5
1230-1315
Lunch
W-P Club
CPT Boggs
6
1315-1330
Move to WH5300
7
1330-1415
External Training Brief
WH5300
CPT Boggs
8
1415-1445
Logistics and Transportation Brief
WH5300
USCC S4 / CPT Milligan
9
1445-1515
Finance Brief
WH5300
USMA G8 Representative
10
1515-1545
Public Affairs Office Brief
WH5300
Theresa Brinkerhoff (TBC)
11
1545-1615
Protocol Brief
WH5300
Tracey Slaughter
Senior Protocol Specialist
(TBC)
12
1615-1645
Day 2 Brief
WH5300
CPT Boggs
13
1645-1745
Accommodation / Central Area familiarization.
Central Area
CDT Barrow
14
1745-1800
Move to First Class Club
15
1800-2000
External Team Welcome
First Class Club
CPT Boggs
16
2000–2359
Administration
Hotels
Team OICs
THU 5 FEB 15
17
0001-0830
Administration
Hotels
Team OICs
18
0830-0915
Scoring Concept Brief
WH5300
CPT Boggs
19
0930-1000
Radio Familiarization
WH5300
CPT Forlenza
20
1000-1100
Weapons and Specialist Equipment
WH5300
CPT Boggs / SFC TFO
21
1100-1200
Land Navigation and Call For Fire
WH5300
CPT Lorusso/ CPT
Schroeder
22
1200-1300
Lunch
Grant Hall
Team OICs
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Team representatives to move independently to USMA.
ID (and international driving license if foreign national)
required for vehicle access to USMA.
CDT Barrow to be in attendance.
CDT Barrow to provide introductions.
Lunch at W-P club at own expense. LNOs to host during
lunch with DMI 3, CPT Boggs, CPT Buchleitner and CDT
Barrow.
To cover the External Training Week format and training
opportunities.
To cover the Logistic Support to the External Teams
including WPN storage, ammunition delivery and
recovery, accommodation and transport for teams and
accompanying staff.
To cover the costs covered by the USMA and those
borne by the External Teams.
To cover procedures for the USMA and non-USMA
media.
To cover procedure and support available to
Distinguished Visitors.
To cover dress, meeting points and objectives for 6 Feb
15.
To include a view of accommodation to be provided to
USCC, dining facilities available to competitors and
facilities in CDT area. Group returned to WH5300.
No formal hosting requirements. BTD LNOs and
Sandhurst 15 Staff are invited to attend.
Self sourced accommodation.
To include breakfast.
To cover the overarching concept of scoring for
SANDHURST 15.
To cover MACOM and R2s required for competition.
Radios required for hands-on experience.
Introduction to weapons systems and specialist
equipment to be employed in SANDHURST: M4, NVGs,
SKEDCOs.
To cover the practical aspects of SANDHURST 15 Land
Nav including the recording of points. Call for Fire format
and process to be briefed.
Cash or card required for the purchasing of food.
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(a)
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Time
(b)
1300-1310
Event
(c)
Assemble at Arvin Gym.
Location
(d)
Arvin Gym
Responsibility
(e)
CPT Boggs
24
1310-1340
IOCT Introduction
Arvin Gym
CPT Boggs / DPE
25
26
1340-1350
1350-1430
Leave Gym/ board bus
Move to Range 11
Arvin Gym
Bus
CPT Boggs
CPT Boggs
27
1430-1530
Introduction to US Army Range conduct
Range 11
CPT Schroeder
30
1530-1630
Tour of W-P Training Area and Cantonment Area
Bus
CPT Boggs
31
1630-1700
Limited Visibility Familiarization
Indoor Range
MAJ Cavanaugh (TBC)
32
1700-2359
Administration
Hotels
33
34
0001-0830
0830-0840
Administration
Assemble at SUPE’s Box
Team OICs
FRI 6 FEB 15
Hotels
Team OICs
SUPE’s box
CPT Boggs
35
0840-0930
MILES Instruction
Cadet Area
TFO
36
0930-0945
Move to WH5300
On foot
CPT Boggs
37
0945-1030
Squad Load demonstration
WH5300
CDT Barrow
38
1030-1115
Conduct at USMA
WH5300
USCC CSM
39
1115-1200
SANDHURST 15 Q&A
WH5300
40
1200-1215
Closing remarks
WH5300
DMI3, CPT Boggs, CPT
Buchleitner, CDT Barrow, all
BTD LNOs.
DMI6
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Remarks
(f)
To cover course health and safety as well as competition
procedure.
To include US Army range conduct and competition
conduct in order to prepare teams for External Team
Training and competition. Ammunition natures to be
confirmed at meeting.
To include Camp Shea, Range 11 and Cantonment Area
ending at the Indoor Range.
To cover range and competition procedure to enable
training at home locations.
To include breakfast.
To provide demonstration and instruction on MILES Laser
Engagement Equipment before External Training Week.
Brief on personal and squad load to be carried during
SANDHURST 15.
Brief to External Teams regarding the conduct expected
from and the rules imposed on CDTs resident at the
USMA.
Logistic support requests submitted to LNOs and External
Team questions directed to DMI Staff.
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Enclosure 2 to Annex B – External Team Reconnaissance Map
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