ANNEX A
SANDHURST 14 TRAINING GUIDANCE
1.
General. SANDHURST 14 is designed to enhance small unit leadership qualities, develop teamwork, and promote
military excellence within a concept of operation that is unknown to competitors until the point of execution. To this end the
training guidance in this Annex is deliberately generic. Where a specific skill set is required to complete a site during
SANDHURST 14 it is outlined in paragraph 3. The detail of all events included in the competition and the way in which the
outlined military skill will be integrated into the competition will be revealed when the squads arrive at the various locations
during the competition. All squads should train with Personal Protective Equipment (not including body armor) as squads will
be asked to complete both days of the competition wearing eye pro and on specific sites gloves. This guidance is meant as
a suggestion and in no way is exclusive to the skills that may be required during the competition.
2.
Overarching skills required for SANDHURST 14 (BOLC-A linked).
a.
Command and Control.
(1)
Apply the essential elements of army leadership doctrine to a given situation.
(2)
Resolve an ethical problem and apply leadership fundamentals to create a climate that fosters
ethical behavior. There will be instances encountered during the competition in which squads are expected
to make their course of action and execute their task in accordance with the rule of law and in a way that
represents the US Army Values requiring ethical decision making process at small unit level.
(3)
Apply customs and courtesies of the Service. All teams will be involved in the award ceremony
and other events that will require participants demonstrate the customs and courtesies of their own
service.
(4)
Write to inform. Some events will require a written response and therefore the ability to
communicate in written English is essential for success in the competition.
(5)
Brief to inform, persuade, or direct. At all events only the Squad Leader will receive the brief. The
Squad Leader must then be able to effectively communicate the rules, constrains and the plan to other
squad members through a military briefing.
(6)
Apply the Army's operational doctrine to mission planning. All events in the competition will have
a 5 paragraph OPORD briefing card and Squad Leaders will be required to conduct analysis of the
situation by the Squad Leader
(7)
Develop an effective team. Essential in the training for the competition will be the establishment
of an effective SANDHURST squad and 2 x reserves.
(8)
Communicate effectively at the direct leadership level. SANDHURST 14 will require Squad
Leaders to determine necessary information to share with their subordinates, determine the purpose of
information, express information in a well thought out and well organized format under time pressure.
(9)
Conduct troop leading procedures. All SANDHURST 14 events have time engineered into them
to allow for planning and the conduct of Troop Leading Procedures (or service equivalent). Employment
effective situation analysis and of the estimate process and the will allow for enhanced performance on all
events.
(10)
Leaders communicate by a tactical radio. MACOM radios will be used during the competition in
order to ensure good communications. Squad Leaders will be required to operate the radio and send
simple reports to a higher headquarters. MACOM radios are available at USMA and will be available to
external teams during the external training week.
b.
Indirect Fire Control.
(1)
Adjust indirect fire. During SANDHURST 14 squads will be required to locate a target by grid
coordinates and formulate a call for fire (CFF), the accuracy of which will equate to a score. The format of
the US Army CFF is attached to this document as Enclosure 1.
c.
Intelligence.
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(1)
Maintain cultural awareness. Throughout SANDHURST 14 the integration of teams from a variety
of countries and cultural backgrounds will require teams to maintain cultural awareness and act within the
US Army Values both during the competition and when in barracks.
(2)
Report intelligence information. SANDHURST 14 will have an observation element to it resulting
in squads providing an INTEL report during the competition (format to be provided on execution). Squads
are therefore required to be able to observe, record and report information available to them during the
execution of the competition.
d.
Movement and maneuver.
(1)
(2)
Maintain an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent. The following skills are required:
(a)
Clear the rifle.
(b)
Disassemble the rifle.
(c)
Clean the rifle.
(d)
Inspect the rifle serviceability.
(e)
Lubricate the rifle.
(f)
Assemble the rifle.
(g)
Perform a function check on the rifle to determine correct functioning.
(h)
Disassemble the magazine.
(i)
Clean the magazine.
(j)
Inspect the magazine.
(k)
Lubricate the magazine.
(l)
Assemble the magazine.
Engage the enemy with an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent using the following skills:
(a)
Load the rifle.
(b)
Unload the rifle.
(c)
Correct malfunctions.
(d)
Zero the rifle.
(e)
Engage targets with an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent in an applied
marksmanship scenario from a variety of positions.
(3)
Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted. SANDHURST 14 will
include movement over significant distances with movement speed directed by specified arrival times. This
will require Squad Leaders to control the pace of movement of their squad in order to prevent fatigue and
enhance performance on subsequent events. The following skills are essential:
(a)
Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted.
(b)
Identify topographic symbols on a military map.
(c)
Identify the five major and three minor terrain features on a military map.
(d)
Determine grid coordinates for the point on the map.
(e)
Measure distance on a map.
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(f)
Orient a map to the ground by map-terrain association.
(g)
Determine your location on the ground by terrain association
(4)
Conduct drill and ceremonies. Squads must be proficient in drill in order to be effectively involved
in the SANDHURST 14 awards ceremony and other events.
(5)
Implement total fitness program. Fitness will be essential to a strong performance in
SANDHURST 14. Unlike previous years where speed has been the only area of physical preparation that
is assessed, SANDHURST 14 will place a heavy demand on long distance load carriage. Teams should
prepare to be able to conduct foot movement over distances 8 miles at an average speed of 3.5 mph
carrying a total load (including helmet and rifle) of 60 lb using the equipment list (Enclosure 2). Teams
should also be prepared to conduct best speed movement with a total load (including helmet and rifle) of
15 lb. Combat fitness will also be required on the majority of SANDHURST 14 events within the
competition as well as the ability to deal with a range of obstacles.
(6)
Employ hand grenades. Practice grenades will be used in SANDHURST 14. External teams will
have access to the device during the External Team Training week but the following skills will be required:
(a)
Use grenades against designated targets.
(b)
Assume standing position.
(c)
Assume a kneeling position.
(d)
Assume a prone position.
(e)
Position yourself in a covered position that will allow you to throw the grenade
effectively, protect you from enemy fire, and from the effects of the detonating grenade.
(f)
Quickly observe the target to determine the distance between the throwing position and
target area
(g)
Grip the grenade with the throwing hand
(h)
Remove the safety clip and safety pin
(i)
Quickly look at the target and toss the grenade using an overhand throw so that the
grenade arcs, landing on or near the target
(j)
e.
Take Cover Immediately
Protection.
(1)
Evaluate a casualty for life-threatening conditions. Squads will be required to provide care to
casualties (care when not under fire). The skills will be required will include the following:
(a)
Manage the airway including opening the airway, providing combat lifesaving for an
open chest wound and performing mouth to mouth resuscitation.
(b)
Control bleeding including the placement of a field dressing, the placement of a
tourniquet and the application of a dressing to an abdominal wound.
(c)
Evacuation of a causualty (dismounted) including the carriage of a casualty on a
stretcher, improvised or provided by the SANDHURST 14 event.
(d)
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
(e)
Compile a 9-Line casualty report (Enclosure 3)
(2)
Practice noise, light, and litter discipline. During SANDHURST 14 there will be an administration
period in which the skills of noise, light and litter discipline will be assessed and scored in accordance with
the event OPORD.
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(3)
Protect yourself from chemical / bio contamination with protective mask. This skill will be
assessed during SANDHURST 14 and will look at the following skill sets:
f.
(a)
Don the mask
(b)
Clear the mask
(c)
Check the mask
(d)
Resume breathing
(e)
Remove mask for storage
Sustainment.
(1)
Supervise Supply Activities. SANDHURST 14 will require Squad Leaders to maintain full
accountability of all equipment carried as well as ensuring that their squad are carrying suitable quantities
of food and water and ensure that replenishment takes place when the resources are made available.
2.
Specific skills required for SANHURST 14.
a.
Rope Bridge. During the competition squads will be required to conduct a crossing. The exact method of
crossing is at the discretion of the Squad Leader however the following rules will apply:
(1)
No civilian pulley system or civilian harness will be used to construct the rope bridge.
(2)
Only one person attached to the bridge at any one time.
(3)
Only the first and last squad member may enter the gap/water while the bridge is anchored at one
point. They must be attached to the bridge or a safety line whilst conducting the transit.
(4)
The rope bridge must be clear of the water, allowing a crossing without contact with the water.
(5)
Two anchor points must be established (one on the far side and one on the near side).
(6)
The rope on the far side anchor point must be wrapped around the tree a minimum of four times
(4 wraps of rope visible from the opposite side of the tree).
(7)
All equipment utilized will be recovered to the far bank.
(8)
Each squad member must be supported by a Swiss seat (outlined in the rappel video); through
which the squad member is attached to any rope with a screw gate karabiner.
(9)
The swiss seat will be tied and rigged only when the squad arrives at the rope site. The squad
must be visually inspected prior to building the rope bridge.
(10)
Squad members must use a karabiner with a screw gate, the screw gate must be closed prior to
movement.
(11)
Each squad member must wear a helmet (ACH or Kevlar) and leather gloves while conducting
the crossing.
(12)
The definition of a 15 foot rappel rope used to construct a Swiss Seat: a static rope exactly 15
foot long, it has 3 braids with a right hand twist. The rope is then burned and taped at both ends to prevent
the rope from unraveling/fraying.
(13)
The time of the rope bridge starts once the first person enters the gap/water and ends once the
last person exits the water/gap.
b.
Weapons.
(1)
Stripping and assembly: During the competition squads will be required to conduct a assemble
certain US Army weapon types. Weapon manuals and terminology will also be available during the
External Team Recon and training opportunities for external teams will be given in the External Team
Training week. Knowledge of the following systems is required:
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(a)
M14 Series Rifle.
(b)
M9 (Berretta 92F).
(c)
M240B (FN MAG / GPMG similarities).
(d)
M249 (FN Minimi similarities).
(2)
Pistol Marksmanship. SANDHURST 14 will include pistol marksmanship and Squads should be
proficient in the following skills:
(a)
Load the M9 pistol.
(b)
Unload the M9 pistol.
(c)
Correct malfunctions.
(d)
Engage targets at distances ranging from 3m to 25m from a variety of positions.
Enclosures:
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
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Call For Fire format
Specified load
9-Line Casualty Report format
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Enclosure 1 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – CFF Format
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Enclosure 2 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – Specified Load
1.
Individual Equipment (as worn on every SQD Member - to weigh no less than 27lb not including water and
rations):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
Combat helmet with cover if applicable (properly marked see instruction below)
Rifle
Load Bearing or Carrying Equipment / Belt webbing as issued
Quart Canteen / 1 Litre canteen x 2 (full to the rim at the Start Point)
Canteen pouch for Quart Canteen / 1 Litre canteen x 2
Canteen cup
Chem light x 4 (Any color and issued prior to event)
Notebook/writing pad & pencil x 1
Ammunition Pouches x 2
Ammunition Magazines x 4
Compass lensatic x 1
D Ring Screw Gate Karabiner x 2 (See picture below)
Swiss Seat Rope x 1
Individual Rifle and sling day 1/Rubber Duck and sling day 2
ID Card
Eye Protection (Clear/Dark)
Ear Protection (Any type)
Gloves (Leather as issued or self purchased)
Pro Mask & carrying pouch x 1
2.
Individual Equipment (carried by every SQD member in Ruck Sack – to weigh no less than 25lb not
including water and rations):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
3.
Sleeping bag
Bivy Cover
3 x Meal Ready to Eat (MRE)
Entrenchment Tool
Poncho
Uniform top
Uniform pants
Uniform Patrol Cap
Beanie or Winter Cap
Gloves with inserts
Squad Equipment (distributed across SQD according to SQD Leader direction):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2 x MACOM Radios complete with batteries (issued at USMA)
1 x 120’ rope
Combat Life Saver Bag (issued at USMA)
Sandhurst 13 Passport and route card (issued by DMI)
West Point Map 1:25,000 x 1 (issued by DMI)
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Enclosure 3 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – 9-Line Format
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