William Wilberforce Syndicate Alpha Cliff and Chasm Evolution PO Coles

PRELIMINARIES Ground - Mud, Grass and Shingle. Obstacles include a wall, vertical net, chasm, inclines and declines.

PRELIMINARIES Weather Task Organization 0% precipitation, sun and cloud High of 13°C Low of 8°C Task Organization Exercise Director - CO Syndicate Leader - PO Coles Syndicate 2 I/C - PO Gill Runners - Syndicate 'A'

SERIAL / SITUATION Title Description Cliff and Chasm Evolution Challenging task utilizing a team. Carry a heavyweight across a course with obstacles, inclines and declines. Safety aspects to be considered. Team building Developing the individual Achieving the task

SERIAL / SITUATION Why the Operation? Friendly Forces Other Personnel Allow the team leader to display required competencies of successful leadership. Friendly Forces Bravo Syndicate Spectators (must not give advice) CO & CI Other Personnel Good conduct & high standards required.

MISSION To plan, co-ordinate and execute a safe daytime run of SRLC's Cliff and Chasm course achieving the fastest possible time. Syndicate Alpha Teams Team 1 - PO Phillips & PO Barrow. Team 2 - PO Spencer & PO West. Team 3 - PO Burns & PO Moore. Team 4 - PO Stark & PO Dawes. Team 5 - PO Gill & PO Ireland & PO Lea.

MISSION – The Phases Phase 1: Brief & Warm-up Phase 12: Debrief 1st Decline Phase 7: 1st Incline Phase 9: 2nd Incline Phase 10: 2nd Decline Phase 11: Race to the Finish Phase 2: The Start Phase 3: Cart Stop Phase 4: The Wall Phase 5: The Cliff Phase 6: The Chasm

Phase 1 – Thorough Warm up & Briefing Warm up conducted to prevent possible injury. A brief given from the leader acknowledging Team Goal Leaders Aims Safety Aspects Penalties Phases Questions

Phase 2 – The Start At the western end of the track located on the northern side of HMS COLLINGWOOD. All equipment is in the cart on starting, ready to be pushed down to the cart stop.

Phase 2 – The Start Rules Safety Penalties All safety aspects satisfied before permission is received from CO. Run will only commence when the large spar is in the ramp. Safety Equipment is not offloaded until phase 2 and cart is fully stopped. Penalties Incorrect technique or safety breach -10 secs.

Phase 2 – The Start Alpha Key Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 3 – Cart Stop Where all equipment is to be removed from the cart and taken to the third phase.

Phase 3 – Cart Stop Safety Penalties Cart handles will rapidly rise when weight is removed. Penalties Safety breach -10 secs.

Phase 3 – Cart Stop Alpha Key Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 4 – The Wall Where team members and equipment must get over. Individuals wait until all members are on the other side before proceeding towards the cliff.

Phase 4 – The Wall Rules Safety Penalties Ropes may not be used to cross the wall. Equipment can only be passed over when the landing area is clear. Personnel are not to return to the other side. Safety Members on wall must straddle it. Members must be lowered face down and not to jump. Members must be 2m away from barrel when it rises / lowers. Penalties Jumping off the wall -10 secs. Safety breach -10 secs.

Phase 4 – The Wall Alpha Key Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 5 – The Cliff Team members and equipment must ascend the ropes.

Phase 5 – The Cliff Rules Safety Penalties The barrel must be lifted using the shackle and superline and be within control at all times. The spar is raised using the heaving line. Safety Personnel remain outside the graveled area when equipment is raised. Three points on contact are to be maintained. Members must not step over safety pole at Cliff top. Penalties Equipment grounding outside safety areas -10 secs. Failing 3 points of contact -10 secs. Breach of safety & stepping over pole -10 secs.

Phase 5 – The Cliff Alpha Key Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 6 – The Chasm The Chasm is considered bottomless so to transfer the barrel, a jackstay rig is to be used.

Phase 6 – The Chasm Rules Safety Penalties No entrance into Chasm once barrel is in transit. Permission must be given. Chasm considered 'live' or 'dead', battle grounds the team restarts. Safety Barrel must be under control. The hill can be slippery in wet conditions. Penalties Barrel hits the front of the ramp -10 secs.

Phase 6 – The Chasm Alpha Key Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 7 – Hill Ascent All team members and equipment must ascend.

Phase 7 – Hill Ascent Rules Safety Penalties Equipment is to be carried not dragged. Safety A sloping path makes the ascent slippery. No personnel are to be directly behind equipment. Penalties Grounding the equipment outside the safety areas -10 secs.

Phase 8 – Hill Descent All team members and equipment must descend the hill.

Phase 8 – Hill Descent Rules Safety Penalties Equipment is to be carried not dragged. Safety No personnel are to be directly in front of equipment. Penalties Breach of safety -10 secs.

Phase 9 – 2nd Hill Ascent All team members and equipment must ascend the 2nd hill.

Phase 9 – 2nd Hill Ascent Rules Safety Penalties Equipment is to be carried not dragged. Safety A sloping path makes the ascent slippery No personnel are to be directly behind equipment. Penalties Grounding the equipment outside the safety areas -10 secs.

Phase 10 – 2nd Hill Descent All team members and equipment must descend the 2nd hill.

Phase 10 – 2nd Hill Descent Rules Safety Penalties Equipment is to be carried not dragged. Safety No personnel are to be directly in front of equipment. Penalties Breach of safety -10 secs.

Phase 11 – Cart Stop and Run Home To finish at the end of the cinder track. The watch will be stopped when the last member has crossed the finish line at the end.

Phase 11 – Cart Stop and Run Home Rules Timings will stop when the last person and all pieces of equipment crosses the finish line. Safety Cart handles will rise rapidly when weight is added. Penalties Safety breach -10 secs.

Phase 11 – Cart Stop and Run Home Team 1 PO Barrow PO Phillips Team 2 PO Spencer PO West Team 3 PO Burns PO Moore Team 4 PO Dawes PO Stark Team 5 PO Gill PO Ireland PO Lea Alpha Key

Phase 12 – Debrief A brief given from the leader acknowledging Objective Phase’s Possible Penalties Praise Objective Criticism Questions

EXECUTION Miscellaneous Penalties Personnel or equipment not completing all stances -1 minute. Swearing or obscene language -10 seconds. Advice from Spectators -1 minute.

SUPPORT ISSUES Dress Equipment Denims, Boots, Course Div-Tops Combat Jackets (Foul Weather) Equipment 128 feet of 32mm Polyester Superline with wire grommet attached. 180 feet on 9mm Braidline (heaving line). 10 feet long, 6 inch diameter spar. AP Bow Shackle with sleeve over the pin. Barrel weighing approximately 85lbs. Large spar, 10 feet long, 7 inch diameter – this is to be placed in the ramp prior to commencing the evolution.

COMMAND & COMMUNICATIONS Chain of Command 11 students within 5 Teams, led by the team leader. CO has overall authority.

SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment Safety Evolution will stop by WHISTLE BLAST. Evolution will stop by anybody shouting 'STOP'. Equipment Safety All equipment is to complete all phases of the course. However if the evolution is stopped, equipment is to be placed on the floor.

NEXT SERIAL All equipment is to be returned after the run. Lunch follows at 1200 20 October 2008.

QUESTIONS?