1. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE DAY STAKES Best Ranger

2. TASK ORGANIZATION OIC: CPT CARTY NCOIC: SFC GRIFFIS A/NCOIC : SSG SIRMIN GRADER: SFC SOUCI GRADER: SSG HUBBART GRADER: SSG WAHN GRADER: SSG BRUCE GRADER: SFC LOEHR

3. Duties / Responsibilities PI & API PI: SFC GRIFFIS –Ensure event is accomplished –Give brief to competitor’s –Start the event API: SSG SIRMIN –Recon route –Road guards / MP’s emplaced –Medical coverage is in emplaced

4. TASK: Negotiate a grenade assault course. CONDITIONS: During daylight hours, given a M4, ACH with eye pro, FLC, knee and elbow pads (optional), 6 hand grenades, and 4 simulated targets. STANDARDS: Each competitor must throw a grenade at each target from a pre-designated point, so that it explodes within 5 meters of a target in the open, within an enclosure, or a fighting position. Competitors will move behind a covered position once the grenade has been thrown. Each target must be hit prior to moving to the next position. On the command “go” the competitor will engage each target in the sequence order stated: First, 35m throw “troops in the open,” second, 20m throw “trench,” third, “engage the bunker,” and fourth, 15m, 20m, and/or 25m throw “open window” depending on how many grenades you have left. Overall combined target hits and time will determine the score. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE

5. The start point and firing points will be identified to you in the testing area. Competitors will stay in the holding area until they are escorted to the testing lanes by a scorer. While in the holding area, the competitors will be given their grenades and fuses to inspect and prepare for firing. The teams will be escorted to the start line by the scorer. Each competitor will be shown his firing points and targets. On the command “go” the competitor will begin to engage each target in the sequence order stated. First, 35m throw “troops in the open,” second, 20m throw “trench,” third, “engage the bunker,” and fourth, 15m throw “open window.” The competitors will high crawl to the second position keeping knees and elbows on the ground at all times. From the second to third target, they will 3-5 second rush getting down at least once and executing a combat roll for the second half of the rush. From the third position to the last position they will rush to the wall. Grenade Assault Course COMPETITOR BRIEF (1 of 3)

6. The competitor cannot move to the next firing point until the last grenade thrown has detonated. Upon detonation, you will be informed “killed” or “not killed.” Then you will either move to next position or throw another grenade until the target is killed. You will then immediately move to the next firing point and engage your next target. You will throw from the kneeling position for the 35m troops in the open and for the trench firing positions. At the bunker, you will be in the prone position on the side of the bunker so as not to expose yourself to the openings. At the window position, you will throw from the standing position, and engage one of the three windows, you can engage each target dependent upon how many grenades you have left at that target; each window you successfully engage will be worth 1pt for 15m, 2 pts for 20m and 3 pts for the 25m. Your time will stop once your last grenade has exploded. Your team score will be based on number of kills and the combined time it took to engage each target. If the grenade does not detonate in the designated kill zone, that target will not be classified as a kill. If a competitor is still exposed when a grenade explodes, that grenade will not be counted as a kill. If a competitor fails to use the correct movement technique the next grenade thrown will not be counted, it will be considered a “not killed”. The weight of this event is 2. Grenade Assault Course COMPETITOR BRIEF (2 of 3)

7. This event is scored by combining total kills and total time for both competitors. The first competitor to start the event will attempt to kill all targets. Once that competitor has thrown his last grenade and it explodes, or when the last target is killed, the time will be stopped. That same stopwatch will then be used to start and stop the time for his partner. If for some reason a competitor throws a grenade and it fails to explode, and he was observed removing both safeties, it will be considered a kill if the grenade is in the kill zone. Each competitor will be observed by a grader and the OIC/NCOIC while he prepares his grenades. There will also be a grader down range observing the grenades, and he will provide confirmation of a kill or no kill. This grader will also verify that both safeties were removed from the grenade. Teams will be ranked from the highest number of kills to the lowest, and then they will be ranked by the fastest to slowest times. In the event of a tie, the points awarded for both teams will be added together and divided by two, each team receives the same amount of points. What are your questions at this time? Grenade Assault Course COMPETITOR BRIEF (3 of 3)

8. This event is scored by combining total kills and total time for both competitors. The first competitor to start the event will attempt to kill all targets. Once that competitor has thrown his last grenade and it explodes, or when the last target is killed, the time will be stopped. That same stopwatch will then be used to start and stop the time for his partner. If for some reason a competitor throws a grenade and it fails to explode, and he was observed removing both safeties, it will be considered a kill if the grenade is in the kill zone. Each competitor will be observed by a grader and the OIC/NCOIC while he prepares his grenades. There will also be a grader down range observing the grenades, and he will provide confirmation of a kill or no kill. This grader will also verify that both safeties were removed from the grenade. Teams will be ranked from the highest number of kills to the lowest, and then they will be ranked by the fastest to slowest times. In the event of a tie, the points awarded for both teams will be added together and divided by two, each team receives the same amount of points. Grenade Assault Course SCORING SCHEME

9. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE AERIAL VIEW HOLDING AREA Bunker TP Windows 15m 20m 25m

10. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE HOLDING AREA 35m TP 5m 20m 35m Throw Trench Bunker TP Window 15m 20m 25m

11. IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL YOU HAVE BEEN GRADED UNFAIRLY, WERE DISADVANTAGED, YOU MUST FIRST NOTIFY THE EVALUATOR OF THE EVENT AND CLEARLY STATE YOUR DESIRE TO PROTEST. UPON HEARING YOUR PROTEST THE EVALUATOR WILL DETERMINE IF IT IS VALID WITHIN THE GIVEN ACTION, CONDITIONS, AND STANDARDS FOR THAT EVENT. IF THE PROTEST IS VALID, THE EVALUATOR WILL NOTIFY THE NCOIC OF THE EVENT TO DETERMINE THE COURSE OF ACTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM, OR INFORM YOU THAT THE PROTEST IS NOT VALID. IF THE PROTEST IS FOUND TO BE VALID, YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED FOR THE EVENT. ALL PROTESTS WILL BE HANDLED AT THE LOWEST LEVEL POSSIBLE. IF NECESSARY, A RECOMMENDATION WILL GO FORWARD THROUGH THE CHAIN OF COMMAND (COMPANY COMMANDER, BATTALION COMMANDER, AND THE BRIGADE COMMANDER). THERE WILL BE NO REBUTTALS ONCE THE BRIGADE COMMANDER HAS MADE A DECISION. A FINAL DECISION IN FAVOR OF THE COMPETITOR CAN BE MADE AT ANY LEVEL IN THE APPEALS PROCESS. ALL PROTESTS MUST BE INITIATED IN A TIMELY MANNER. A PROTEST INITIATED AFTER LEAVING THE EVENT SITE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS VALID. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? RECLAMA BRIEF

12. MEDEVAC PLAN GROUND : Ranger Medics on site; EMS Todd Field West PZ marked and ready for any Air Medevac. All Air Medevac's will go through the Senior Medic so we can have Range Control clear the air space and call it in to E-911 OP's. Life Net times for 9 May 09 are 0700- 1900hrs.

13. Medical ROE Competitors will not be allowed to bring or use any medications or tobacco products of any type. The RTC PA and 4 th RTBn PA will approve medication as needed to be dispensed during the competition. Medics will only provide assessment/treatment for acute injuries on site (lacerations, broken noses, splint fingers) that competitors can not treat. Medics are not allowed to provide assistance with buddy aid level care (foot care, joint wraps, etc.) You will be provided medical supplies at the initial layout and there will be designated medical resupply points during the competition. Exceptional injuries (hot weather, cold weather) will result in removal from the competition For all injuries, the RTB PA will make a medical recommendation to the Brigade Commander who is the ultimate decision authority.

14. INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN IN THE EVENT OF LIGHTNING, ALL COMPETITORS AND GRADERS WILL EXECUTE THE 4 TH RTBn LIGHTNING DRILL. Competitors will be moved back to the event start point holding area until conditions resume for competition. Lightning will be the only type of inclement weather that will halt training.

15. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE SPECTATOR AND MEDIA PLAN SPECTATORS WILL BE GIVEN A DESIGNATED AREA IN WHICH TO WATCH THE EVENT. THE SPECTATOR NCO WILL ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT LEAVE THE SPECTATOR AREA AND WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT THEY HAVE. MEDIA WILL BE ESCORTED AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE GIVEN CONTROLLED ACCESS ONTO THE RANGE TO FILM THEREBY PREVENTING THEIR INTERFERENCE WITH THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE RANGE AND THE EVENT OVERALL. VIPS WILL WATCH THE EVENT FROM THE SPECTATOR AREA AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE SPECTATOR AREA UNLESS DIRECTED BY HIGHER. VIPS ALLOWED ONTO THE COMPETITION FIELD WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY A VIP PASS AND WILL HAVE AN ESCORT ASSIGNED TO THEM.

16. During the course of the day feel free to ask me any questions that you may have as I am moving through the area. To prevent any injuries to yourself, or interference with the competitors, please do not move beyond the spectator area. Please do not move toward the competitors holding area. They have a very short amount of time before their next event, and any distractions could seriously hamper their preparations. Thank you, enjoy the competition and your stay here. VERTICAL OBSTACLE COURSE SPECTATOR AND MEDIA PLAN GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE SPECTATOR AND MEDIA BRIEF

17. GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE Media Guidance Be a professional We encourage all competitors and cadre to engage the media when it does not negatively impact on your competition performance Be truthful Remember that you represent the best tthat the military has to offer and you represent not only the RTB, but also the US Army Only talk about events or things that you know. Do not hesitate to politely tell the media you would rather not comment You have a right to refuse any question that you are asked, but be polite The media has been given the ROE. They will be escorted by RTB and PAO personnel. We will manage the media to prevent any negative impact on competitors Do not engage in any questions concerning the war on terror or politics, focus on the competition

18. ITEM DESCRIPTIONQUANTITYORDER STATUS Yellow Nylon Rope400 Feet Pickets20 Camo Nets2 Tables2 Chairs4 Sandbags100 VAUGHNS PLT2 Sand Bags30 Plywood4 2x410 GREEN (Item in-hand) AMBER (requested, not filled) RED (not requested/issue) Logistical Support for the Event

19. Daily Risk Assessment for GRENADE ASSAULT COURSE

20. Set Up

21. Grenade Assault Course Competitor Holding Area Water Cans Trash

22. Grenade Assault Course T/C/S Competitor’s Brief Reclama Brief Ammo Pt

23. Grenade Assault Course T/C/S Competitor’s Brief Reclama Brief Ammo Pt Knee & Elbow Pads Scoring Table w/ 3 Chairs

24. Grenade Assault Course Enemy at 35 Meters 1 st Throwing Position Start Point Kill Zone

25. Grenade Assault Course Enemy in Trench at 20 Meters 2 nd Throwing Position

26. Grenade Assault Course Bunker 3 rd Throwing Position 4 th Throwing Position 15/20/25 Meter Windows