UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Company A
Naval ROTC Unit, North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7310/Rm 156 Reynolds Coliseum
Raleigh, NC 27695
IN REPLY REFER TO:
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BJM
21 Apr 07
From:
To:
Iron Man SNCOIC, Company “A”, NROTC BN, NCSU
Commanding Officer, NROTC Consortium, Piedmont Region
Via:
OPSO, NROTC BN, NCSU
AMOI, NROTC BN, NCSU
MOI, NROTC BN, NCSU
Subj:
SPRING 2007 OCS-PREPARATION FINEX
Encl:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Ref:
(a) MCO 6100.3J (Physical Fitness Testing)
(b) ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING PROGRAMS FOR
NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (NROTC) UNITS
Timeline
Gear List
ORM Worksheet
Stage I Scorecard
Endurance Challenge Scoring Rubric
1. SITUATION. Alpha Co, NCSU NROTC, in conjunction with the
Raleigh Officer Selection Office, will complete their semester
training with an endurance competition and field exercise
designed to test, evaluate, and enhance the physical fitness and
basic military skills required for Officer Candidates School.
2. MISSION. On 21-22 April 2007 Alpha Company NCSU NROTC and
the officer candidates of the Raleigh OSO will conduct training
on NCSU’s main campus and at the Schenck Forest Training Area
(SFTA), IOT better prepare all students academically,
physically, and mentally for OCS.
3. EXECUTION
A. Commander’s Intent. The purpose of this training
evolution is threefold. First, is to prepare all participants
for the rigors of Officer Candidates School. Secondly, to
increase the motivation, camaraderie, and esprit de corps for
all prospective Marine officers from the Raleigh OSO and NCSU
NROTC BN regardless of commissioning source. Finally, this
event also serves as the culminating event in the Alpha Company
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training plan for the current academic year. We will accomplish
this by safely and efficiently conducting physical, practical
application and classroom training that is both challenging and
motivating for all participants.
B. Concept of Operations. This training evolution will be
broken into four distinct stages:
(1) Stage I: Endurance Challenge. Students will be broken
into 6-man teams and compete in a series of five events. Upon
completion of all events, competitors will undergo a transition
period prior to the commencement of Stage II.
a. Event 1: Enhanced Marine Corps PFT. Consists of a
timed 3 mile run, MAX pull-ups, and 2-minute MAX crunches.
Techniques for pull-ups and crunches will be IAW ref. (a). Half
of participants will execute pull-ups while the other half
executes crunches. Following the pull-ups and crunches,
participants will complete a 3-mile run on the NCSU campus.
Height and weight will be recorded following the run. Upon an
entire team’s completion of ht/wt recording, it will move to
Carmichael Gym and be directed to either the locker room to
change over for Event 2 or to the weight rooms for Event 3.
b. Event 2: 300m Individual Swim. Conducted in
Carmichael Gymnasium pool, teams will enter the swimming lane
designated by event coordinator. EACH TEAM MEMBER will swim
300m. Upon completion of the event, competitors will change
into boots, utility trousers, and unit PT shirt, (w/ sweat top
if necessary) then move to Carmichael Weight Room # 1201 or 1202
for Event 3 if not already completed. If Event 3 has been
completed, team will move to the Upper Intramural (IM) fields
for Events 4 & 5.
c. Event 3: Bench Press. Each team member will flat
bench press 80% of their body weight, executing as many
repetitions as possible. Upon completion, teams will change
into swim gear in the locker room for Event 2, or if already
completed, will move to the Upper IM Fields for Events 4 & 5.
d. Event 4: Ruck Run. This event will run “on the
clock” with Event 5. Rucks and 782-gear will be pre-staged at
start point on the Upper IM Fields. All rucks will weigh 35
pounds and all canteens will be full. Teams will complete the
route marked by event coordinators to ensure a standard route
for each team. At no time will dispersion between first and
last team members exceed 25 meters. Upon completion of Event 4,
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the team will drop packs and 782 gear and immediately move to
Event 5. EACH TEAM MUST COMPLETE BOTH EVENTS 4 AND 5 BEFORE
RECORDING ITS TIME.
e. Event 5: Log Carry. This event will run “on the
clock” with Event 4, and will begin and end at the same
location. Each team will carry one log along the designated
route marked by event coordinators. Upon completion of Event 5,
the team will stage its log and record its time. EACH TEAM MUST
COMPLETE BOTH EVENTS 4 AND 5 BEFORE RECORDING ITS TIME.
f. Upon completion of all events, each team will
transition into a recovery period (shower & change-over) prior
to commencement of Stage II.
(2) Stage II: Station Training Area (Vicinity of NC
State): Students will be divided into 4 groups by
experience/knowledge level. Instructors for Stage II will be
OCS-complete NCSU MIDN and Marines, with the exception of
Station 2’s OCS pre-ship brief.
a. Station 1: Rope Climb/ OCS Outbrief. The OCS preship brief will be conducted by Capt Mirowicz, as a 30-minute
period of instruction to familiarize all OCS-bound participants
with the administrative, logistical, and physical fitness
requirements & expectations upon checking into OCS.
b. Station 2: Close-Order Drill. Class content will
be based on group skill level and designed to increase
individual proficiency at Close-Order Drill. The intent is for
each student to execute a drill card prior to station
completion.
c. Station 3: Squad/Fire Team Formations. Class
content will be based on group skill level and designed to
increase individual knowledge of and ability to function within
an infantry fire team or squad.
d. Station 4: M16A2 Assembly/Disassembly. Class
designed to familiarize each student with the basics of the
M16A2 service rifle.
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(3) Stage III: Movement to Schenck Forest Bivouac area:
Students and staff will move to SFTA via GOV vehicles in two
waves, departing from the NCSU Main Campus. This stage is
intended to give participants the experience of a night in the
field. MRE’s augmented with pizza will be provided for evening
chow. Fire watch will be maintained throughout the night.
(4) Stage IV: Hike: 6-8 mile hike within the Schenck
Forest Training Area (SFTA). Upon completion of the hike all
personnel will be shuttled back to the NCSU Main Campus.
(5) The FINEX terminates upon total accountability of
personnel and equipment on Sunday 22 April, following Stage IV.
Est. time of completion will be 1000.
C. Tasks.
(1) NCSU NROTC Marines.
a. Confirm availability of following NCSU facilities:
1) 6 Swimming Lanes at Carmichael Pool
2) Availability of Flat Benches in Carmichael
Gymnasium
3) Reynolds Coliseum Room # 1202
4) Rope training area
5) Upper Intramural Fields
6) Lower Intramural Fields
b. Coordinate usage of USAF, Army ROTC, Duke NROTC, and
NCSU NROTC duty vans for transportation on 21-22 April
c. Coordinate 10-man volunteer working party from USN
to serve as event coordinators for Endurance Challenge on 21
April.
d. Ensure all participant packs and 782 gear are
clearly labeled with individual Last name, First and Middle
Initials.
e. Provide 5 full water coolers.
f. Provide 3 weight scales, 3 calculators, and
scorecards for Stage I.
g. Coordinate with USN/USMC Reserve Center Raleigh for
the following:
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1) Corpsman support for entirety of exercise
2) 21 M16A2 Service Rifles
h. Provide instructors for all training stations, as
well as one for establishment of a bivouac area.
i. Provide staff member to sign for 21 M16’s from
USN/USMC Reserve Center Raleigh.
j. Provide 4 active-duty service members as drivers for
GOV’s.
k. Provide 2 flashlights for gear guards
(2) OSO/RSCO:
a. Provide NCSU a by name roster of all participants
divided into 6-man teams for Stage I and three groups for Stage
II (according to ability/knowledge level).
b. Provide funding for cook out at 1930 on 21 April at
Schenck Forest Training Area.
c. Provide truck transportation for gear from NCSU main
campus to Schenck Forest Training Area.
d. Ensure all participant packs and 782 gear are
clearly labeled with individuals Last name, First and Middle
Initials.
e. Provide approximately (50) 2-man tents for night of
21 April.
f. Provide approximately 170 MRE’s.
D. Coordinating Instructions
(1) Evolution timeline: See Enclosure (1)
(2) Gear list: See Enclosure (2).
Any additional gear
must be maintained & borne by the individual.
(3) Uniforms:
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a. Stage I - PFT portion in Marine Corps PT Gear.
Swim portion in swim trunks/suit (may be civilian). Bench press
in boots-n-utes OR PT Gear. Log carry and pack run in boots-nutes PT uniform.
b. Stages II-IV – UOD will be full woodland
utilities for participants, desert utilities for instructors.
OSO Poolees lacking utilities will wear uniform determined by
OSO.
(4) Phase II training will be in the following locations
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
OCS Outbrief: Reynolds Classroom (122)
Rope Climb: Reynolds Basketball Court
Fire team/Squad Formations: Lower IM Field
Close Order Drill: I&I Station
M16A2 Assembly/Disassembly: I&I Station
(5) All working party personnel will muster with GySgt
Mota at Reynolds Coliseum at 0700 21 April.
(6) All water coolers, calculators, scales, logs, and
tents will be pre-staged in NCSU NROTC’s supply cage at 1430 on
20 April.
(7) Astrological Data:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
21 April Sunset  1853
22 April Sunrise  0533
Illumination:  29%
Weather Forecast:
 TBD
(8) All Stage I event coordinators will receive a race
brief NLT 0900 21 April.
(9) NCSU Facilities Coordination:
(a) Ms. Dawn Sanner, NCSU Carmichael Gymnasium
Facilities - IM fields, weight rooms.
(b) Barry Joyce, Director of Indoor Athletic
Facilities - Reynolds Coliseum Room #122, ropes
(10) I&I Reserve Center Coordination:
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(a) SSgt Balderson, I&I Center Raleigh Supply Section
-Armorer, weapons.
(11) Transportation:
(a) SSgt Brown, NCSU USAF ROTC – GOV van
(b) Chief Nowland, Duke NROTC – Gov van
(c) Robert Newman, NCSU Army ROTC Supply Tech.– Gov
van.
4. Admin and Logistics
A. Scoring: Teams will be scored according to the criteria
for each event. The team with the most points wins. Ties will
be broken by having one member from each team perform Marine
Corps pushups. Tiebreaker is over when the first person’s chest
touches the deck. Points will be awarded on the following
basis:
(1) Event I (PFT): The PFT scores will be calculated
according to scoring rubric. Team’s total score will be the
average score of its 6 members. Each event will be scored as
follows:
a. First 20 pull-ups are worth 5 pts each.
additional is worth 10 pts each.
Each
b. First 100 crunches count for 1 pt each.
additional is worth 2 pts each.
Each
c. 3-mile run is individual effort. For every 10
seconds under 18 minutes in run, an extra 1 pt will be added to
the individual’s score. (i.e., a time of 17:50 = 101 pts, 17:40
= 102 pts, etc). This portion will be executed on the Lower IM
fields.
(2) Events 2-5: Each event will be scored separately,
according to the scoring rubric and attached score sheet. Raw
scores, start times, and end times will be recorded by an event
coordinator. Teams will be ranked by length of time for
completion. The lowest time receives 100 points; each
subsequent team receives 5 points less than the last.
B. Safety: 2 corpsmen will be on hand for the entire training
evolution. Additional medical assistance will be available from
NCSU Carmichael Gymnasium. During the bivouac, a two-man gear
guard with flashlight will be posted at all times.
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(1) Liability waivers are necessary for non-NCSU
participants. These will be covered under the Carmichael
Gymnasium guest policy.
a. Chow: Noon Chow on 21 April will be an MRE. Evening
chow on the 21st will be pizza provided by event funds. Morning
chow on the 22nd will be an MRE.
5. Command and Signal
A. External Entities:
(1) NCSU Carmichael Gymnasium Facilities: Dawn Sanner,
919-513-1555 dawn_sanner@ncsu.edu
(2) Director of Indoor Athletic Facilities: Barry Joyce,
919-515-7369
(3) USMC Reserve Center Raleigh, Supply: SSgt Balderson,
919-834-2954 ext. 28,29,42; Kennth.balderson@usmc.mil
B. OSO: Capt. Miarec Mirowicz 919-856-4170,
mirowiczm@marines.usmc.mil
C. MOI: Maj. Dan Canfield 919-515-8930 dtcanfie@ncsu.edu
D. AMOI: GySgt Erwin Mota
919-554-7193 eamota@ncsu.edu
E. Duke NROTC Supply: Chief Nowland 919-660-3710
F. NCSU AFROTC Vehicle: SSgt. Brown 919-515-8776
G. NCSU NROTC A Co CO: Midn. 2/C Jacob Hudson 828-243-3673
jdhudson@ncsu.edu
H. NCSU NROTC A Co Training SNCOIC: SSgt Barry Morris 919946-5699 bjmorri2@ncsu.edu
I. POC for all information within this order is SSgt Morris.
B.J. Morris
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