NALC 2003 Seminar

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NALC 2003 Seminar

• Prepared By
• C/LTC EJ Smith
• C/MAJ Michael Louer
• C/CPT Nathan Serena
• C/CPT Joe Walker
• C/CPT Mike Arnone

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Cadet Creed
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Agenda

• Camp Breakdown
• Arrival at the National Advanced Leadership Camp
• Evaluation Process
• RECONDO
• Army Physical Fitness Test
• Garrison Life
• Platoon Streamers
• Admin Training
• Land Navigation
• Squad Situational Tactical Exercises
• Patrolling
• Field Life
• Cadet Professional Development Training
• Closing Remarks

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Camp Breakdown

• Phase 1 In-processing, Physical, APFT
• Phase 2 FLRC, confidence course, BRM,
  Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire
• Phase 3 Land Navigation, NBC, Audie Murphy
  course, CWST
• Phase 4 Squad STX
• Phase 5 Patrolling Ops, Out-processing

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Arrival at NALC

• Stick to the packing list, you have to carry your
  baggage (non-essentials will be confiscated)
• Military Liaison will be available at baggage
  claim
• Be ready to take charge right away
• Orders/paperwork (multiple copies)
• Arrive with a positive attitude
• PX Privileges

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Evaluation Process

• Peer Evaluations
• What Platoon TACs are looking for
• What STX TACs are looking for
• What Patrol TACs are looking for
• Yellow cards track every little detail
• Be prepared for constructive criticism dont
  take things personally

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RECONDO

• Recondo Requirements
• 270 PT score with at least a 90 in each event
• Execute all Training events (first time go)
• Combat water survival test
• Land Nav
• BRM
• Squad STX
• Leadership Dimensions and the area of Values
• Successfully complete camp without a performance
  waiver.  Medical waivers are acceptable.

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APFT

• First Impression
• Be in the best shape you can be in prior to camp
• PT standards (pushup sit-ups)
• Run  - Get to front of starting line (you'll run
  faster on this course)
• Platoon PT

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Garrison Life

• Barracks Maintenance
• Orders process
• Change of Command
• Chow be on time, do not skip meals
• PT
• Squad development

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Garrison Life Cont.

• Barracks maintenance will be majority of activity
  during downtime
• Company command positions require a lot of time
  and preparation
• Latrine Usage (30 males, 10 females)
• Drill Ceremony / Cadence
• Be flexible and understanding - every plan will
  change at least twice
• Be a team player

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Platoon Streamers

• Most Training Events
• Land Nav
• Hand Grenade
• BRM
• Barracks Maintenance
• Audie Murphy
• APFT
• Confidence course
• Automatic weapons
• Call for Fire
• Platoon with most streamers gets honor platoon
  which goes on camp CER

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Admin Training

• Field Leadership Reaction Course
• Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
• Basic Rifle Marksmanship
• Combat Water Survival Training
• Individual Hand Grenade Training
• Audie Murphy Course
• Confidence course
• Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire

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FLRC

• Develop individual leadership skills
• Promote teamwork within squad
• Evaluated on ability to problem solve under
  pressure

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NBC

• Familiarization with NBC Equipment
• Don and wear NBC gear
• MOPP-4 Assault Course
• Experience the gas chamber

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BRM

• M-16 familiarization
• Zero
• Qualify on the range (23 out of 40 to pass)

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CWST / Swim Test

• Basic water survival techniques
• 25-meter swim
• Use uniform as flotation device
• Platform dive

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Individual Hand Grenade Training

• Identify types of grenades
• Characteristics, uses
• Employ a live hand grenade
• Timed hand grenade assault course
• Are you ready for the BIG BOOM?

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Audie Murphy Course

• Individual Tactical Training
• Individual movement techniques
• Negotiate demanding obstacle course

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Confidence Course

• Designed to challenge
• Physical endurance
• Personal courage
• Work both individual and in groups to complete
  each obstacle

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Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire

• Have fun with it
• Follow directions and enforce safety
• Practice call for fire in garrison

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Land Navigation

• Practice with your squad in garrison
• Written test
• Practical Test - very important to pass first
  time
• Attack points vs. Dead reckoning
• Trust your pace count
• Be careful of cadet super highways

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Squad STX

• Dont stress, youre not expected to know
  everything about tactics
• Stay calm
• When in charge, take charge
• Develop SOPs in Garrison
• Know battle drills 1-5, and how to properly
  conduct a recon and an ambush

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Squad STX Variable Lanes

• The variable lanes are not hard use common
  sense
• Youll know who the high-speed cadets in your
  squad are - make use of them
• Utilize foreign language speaking cadets
• Be cordial with the Press/reporters, but do not
  waste time with them
• Stay Calm!

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Patrolling Highlights

• Every cadet will have a graded leadership
  position
• Four days of continuous tactical operations
• Mission/Movement/Follow-On Mission
• Little sleep
• AO is rather largeyou will be constantly on the
  move with all of your gear
• TACs are not your garrison TACs

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Patrolling Specifics

• Two squads are combined to form a section
• Patrol Leader (PL)
• Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
• Team Leaders
• Two TACs
• One officer and one NCO

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Mission Types

• Reconnaissance
• Link up with allies
• Accept the surrender of an enemy/defector
• Ambush
• Raid
• Coordinated attack with allies

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Between Missions

• Patrol Base Activities
• Priorities of Work
• Establish Security
• Alert Plans
• Withdrawal Plans
• Maintenance Plans
• Sanitation and Hygiene Plans
• Mess Plan
• Water Plan
• Expect sniper fire and indirect fire
• Be prepared to relocate your patrol base
  frequently

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Field Life

• No shelter halves poncho liners spooning
• No shower for up to five days, bring baby wipes
• Buy insect repellent, mosquito hood
• Bring multiple pairs of socks, change them often
  use Goldbond

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CPDT

• Advice on CTLT
• What to bring
• What to expect
• How to get involved
• Challenges
• Other Training
• How to pick-up CPDT Slots at NALC
• Be aggressive!

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Closing Remarks

• Be familiar with technical/tactical areas as much
  as possible
• Be a team player - Your platoon depends on you as
  much as you depend on them
• Be in the best physical shape you can be prior to
  arriving
• A positive attitude will play a major role in
  your success

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NALC 2003 Seminar

• Prepared By
• C/LTC EJ Smith
• C/MAJ Michael Louer
• C/CPT Nathan Serena
• C/CPT Joe Walker
• C/CPT Mike Arnone