The Sandhurst Competition 2013 Welcome brief 1

Aim Mission Teams & Recon Training Guidance Planning Timeline USCC Training Inspection List Recon & External Train up Future Plans Questions Agenda 2

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 Aim

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 Mission

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: 1 st Bde – Texas A & M University 2 nd Bde – Penn State 3 rd Bde – University of North Dakota 4 th Bde – Appalachian State 5 th Bde – Brigham Young University (BYU) 6 th Bde – Georgia Southern University 7 th Bde – Eastern State Tennessee 8 th Bde – University Of Hawaii 6 Participation

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 Training Guidance 7

USCC Training Commence 14 Jan 13 – 8 Apr 13 External Team Recon Feb 13 Sandhurst 13 Back Briefs to DMI 6 comp 20 Feb 13 DMI Validation of sites 13 Apr 13 External Team Training Week Apr 13 Range prep and Validation 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 Planning Timeline 8

Sandhurst 13 Social – APR 2013 –Eisenhower Hall, Riverside Café Pizza/Subs Cash bar –Appetizers and beverages requested –Back round music etc –Total numbers 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 Social Aspects 9

USCC Training BDE CIC Eric Renn I3 / CSM Daniel Freeman I3

Inspection List 11

Military Attaches: –Coordination of the VIPs 28 Stars* –Brief to all Escort officers USCC S3 Mon 08 Apr 13 Protocol 12

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 WH April 13 Social Riverside Café Observing countries, DFL assistance Training conference each evening, Location TOC External Team Training Week Apr 13 13

Linkup in the Morning WH5300 West Point still functioning respect this Photography/Video Turn around information Departure/contact information MEL Admin 14

Competition Manual Master Tracker Training Guidance Invitation tracking for participation including MAs/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 Future Plans 15

Summary/Questions 16