The Sandhurst Competition
2013
Welcome brief
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Agenda
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Aim
Mission
Teams & Recon
Training Guidance
Planning Timeline
USCC Training
Inspection List
Recon & External Train up
Future Plans
Questions
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Aim
To update External team managers on The Sandhurst
Competition 2013 including the Training Guidance and
planned events
History
The lead unit for this Mission is DMI the intent as follows:
Leader development
Showcase Military Excellence
Build Relationships
Win
Aim
The aim of this weeks Recon is as follows:
• Afford the external teams the opportunity to review and learn the
skills that are US Army specific
• Submit demands for US Army specific equipment
• Introduce them to the TAC Officer LNOs who will be responsible for
hosting them during the competition
• Familiarize the team managers with West Point
• Get familiar with Ambiguity
Mission
“To provide the Corps of Cadets and visiting competitors
with a challenging and rewarding inter-company military
skills competition, an opportunity to enhance leadership
qualities, a venue for professional development and an
opportunity to exhibit military excellence.”
Director DMI/Chief Umpire: Col Goldman
Competition Deputy Director: Lt Col Grantz
OIC: Major Paul Martin
2IC: MAJ Matthew Chase
S4: CPT Michael Martin
Transport: SFC Williams
Ops NCO: SFC Rico-Chavez
Participation
Teams to be Invited to Participate:
• 36 USCC Teams
• 8 x ROTC
• 1 x NMA Afghanistan
• 1 x Australia
• 1 x Brazil
• 2 x RMAS
• 1 x Canada
• 1 x Chile
• 1 x China/PLAUST
• 1 x Germany
• 1 x Qatar
• 1 x S Korea
• 1 x USAFA
• 1 x USNA
• 1 x USCGA
Total: 58 Teams
Teams to be Invited to Recon:
• 1 x India
• 1 x Japan
• 1 x Jordan
• 1 x Mexico
• 1 x Nigeria
ROTCs:
• 1st Bde – Texas A & M University
• 2nd Bde – Penn State
• 3rd Bde – University of North Dakota
• 4th Bde – Appalachian State
• 5th Bde – Brigham Young University (BYU)
• 6th Bde – Georgia Southern University
• 7th Bde – Eastern State Tennessee
• 8th Bde – University Of Hawaii
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Training Guidance
• Movement and Map Navigation skills
• Marksmanship Rifle & Pistol
• Rope bridges
• 9 line/SALUTE reporting
• Functional Combat Fitness
• Weapon assembly and Grenade throwing
• Boat Movement (not in Water)
• Problem solving and decision making in a complex,
stressful environment
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Obstacle negotiation
• Communication ASIPs/MACOM
• Warrior Ethos
• CBRN
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Planning Timeline
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USCC Training Commence 14 Jan 13 – 8 Apr 13
External Team Recon 5 - 7 Feb 13
Sandhurst 13 Back Briefs to DMI 6 comp 20 Feb 13
DMI Validation of sites 13 Apr 13
External Team Training Week 15 - 18 Apr 13
Range prep and Validation 16-18 Apr 13
Sandhurst 13 Social 18 Apr 13
Sandhurst 13 Marksmanship/Land Nav 19 Apr 13
Sandhurst 13 Day 2 Sites 20 Apr 13
Sandhurst 13 Awards Ceremony 20 Apr 13
Departures – 20/21 Apr 13
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Social Aspects
• Sandhurst 13 Social – 1830-2030 18 APR 2013
– Eisenhower Hall, Riverside Café Pizza/Subs Cash bar
– Appetizers and beverages requested
– Back round music etc
– Total numbers - 300
• Sandhurst 13 Day 2
– Sandhurst 13 Awards ceremony, Eisenhower Hall
• 1730 – 1855 Riverside Café Hot Dog Chips Soft beverages
• 1900 – 2000 Eisenhower Theatre Awards
• 2000 Competition close departure under own arrangements
• All competitors Total numbers 1000
• Awards Ceremony
• Flags for all countries, ROTC Bn Colours
• West Point Band
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USCC Training
• BDE CIC Eric Renn I3 / CSM Daniel Freeman I3
Inspection List
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Protocol
• Military Attaches:
– Coordination of the VIPs 28 Stars*
– Brief to all Escort officers USCC S3 Mon 08 Apr 13
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External Team Training Week
15-18 Apr 13
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External teams arrive 14 April 13 NBT
Hosted by USCC companies
Ranges/LRC/Rope/IOCT/Weapons
16 – 18 April 13 validate the Range
17 April 13 Squad leaders Brief WH5300
18 April 13 Social Riverside Café
Observing countries, DFL assistance
Training conference each evening, Location TOC
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Admin
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Linkup in the Morning WH5300
West Point still functioning respect this
Photography/Video
Turn around information
Departure/contact information
MEL
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Future Plans
• Competition Manual
• Master Tracker
• Training Guidance
• Invitation tracking for participation including MA’s/VIPs
• Coordination with USAG in reference to delivery and storage of
international weapons and ammunition
• Transport, equipment and supply bids
• Continue with IPRs and develop concept
• Website updates
•www.usma.edu/dmi/SitePages/Sandhurst%20Competition.aspx
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Summary/Questions
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