ADVANCE CAMP BRIEFING

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ADVANCE CAMP BRIEFING
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AGENDA

• ACCESSION PROCESS
• COMMAND GUIDANCE
• BRANCH PREFERENCE STATEMENT
• CAMPUS CER
• FILE ISSUES/PROBLEMS
• DISCUSSION

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IN OUT Processing

• Presented By
• Cadet Seward

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Departure

• Pre Camp Preparations
• Before you depart from URI for the summer you
  will have a PCI and APFT.
• All cadets can depart from their home of record.
• All cadets will travel to Ft. Lewis by commercial
  flights unless your home of record is within a
  reasonable driving distance.
• Ensure that your wet weather gear is packed on
  top to prepare for frequent rain showers.
• Also pack items in your wet-weather bag. Have
  your ID Tags and ID Card on your person.

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You Have Landed At SEATAC
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Reception
Arrival at SEATAC

• Cadets round up in SEATAC at terminal PickUp
  (after baggage claim)
• Check in at Ft.Lewis courtesy desk (Approx. 5
  min walk). The desk is manned by a reservist
  with a master list.
• Approx. half hour to an hour wait before
  departing SEATAC
• Initial movement to Ft.Lewis , approx. 1 hour
  ride.

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Reception (cont.)
Arrival at Ft.Lewis, WA

• Check in at Regimental Area of Operations (Tent
  in AO)
• Get platoon assignment in the tent, squad
  assignments are done by Platoon TAC on the first
  night with a shakedown
• Begin luggage sort, and store in platoon taped
  off area
• Begin initial movement to In-Processing stations

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Reception (cont.)
Regimental Tactical Officer Welcome

• Explanation of what an RTO is?
• What to expect of the RTO
• Expectations of the RTO
• Explanation of what an PTO is?
• What to expect of the PTO
• His expectations as the PTO

Platoon Tactical Officer Welcome
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Administrative
In-Processing Stations

• Who will be having any follow-on-training
• Change of address
• Purchasing of Camp photos, year books, and
  T-Shirts
• Orders verifications
• Chaplain meeting for some guidance or counseling
• Garrison
• FLRC
• Squad STX
• Possible positive spot reports in Platoon
  Patrolling

Evaluations (covered by Cadets DiPetrillo
Bednarz)
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Administrative (cont.)
Counseling at Camp

• Who can you talk to if needed?
• Why is it of importance that you talk to them?
• The benefits that will help you at camp and in
  the future
• The process of appealing an evaluation or
  negative spot report
• Urinalysis DNA tests
• Regular physical (similar to the DOMERB)
• Flight physical (for all those who want to
  Branch Aviation)

Physical Admin.
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Administrative (cont.)
Out Processing to Depart Home

• Receiving ORDERS to leave FT.Lewis!!!!
• Verification of any follow-on-training
  (CTLT,ABN,AASLT)
• Opportunities to fill a slot of
  follow-on-training if another cadet drops out
• Change of address back to home
• Final counseling with your PTO
• Finalization of camp admin for accessions packets

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Assessing Evaluations

• Presented By Cadet DiPetrillo Cadet Bednarz

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Evaluations at Camp
Overall assessment of Leadership Potential

• Two Areas of Garrison Evaluation
• TAC Evaluations
• Peer Evaluations

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TAC Evals and Eval Period

• You will be evaluated by either (CPT/Maj, 2Lt,
  MSG)
• In Garrison Environment, you can be evaluated as
  a (CO,XO,1SG,PL,PSG,SL)
• You will be informed two days prior to your eval
  session begins
• Eval period begins at 1800 day prior to
  scheduled eval, and ends 1800 on the next day
• Yellow cards are due 1 hour after eval period
  ends (STAR, TAR, TAR Format)

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Key to Your Evaluation

• Evaluations will evaluate the way that you
  utilize the TLPs in order to accomplish the
  Mission
• Adherence to the TLPs and OPORD format is
  paramount
• Evaluator will observe your OPORD presentation to
  subordinates
• Evaluators take into consideration the way you
  prepare your troops
• On your eval day, evaluator will observe how you
  execute your OPORD
• Accountability
• Hard-Times are met
• Decision Making

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Cadet Self-Eval Cards
Yellow Cards

• Be honest in your self-assessment---State the
  Facts
• Flies are always on the wall---TACs talk too!
• Prepare your Yellow Cards during the
  downtime-Take notes during evals
• Turn in Yellow Cards NLT 1hour after
  Change-of-Command (1800)
• Impressive Yellow Cards look goodbut dont get
  conceited or brown-nose

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Leadership Counseling
Blue Cards

• Receive feedback from TACs (So pay attention and
  Retain info)
• Areas in which to sustain and improve
• Overall Assessments from Blue Cards count towards
  Cadet Evaluation Report (CER)

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Peer Evaluations
What Peers evaluate your strength and
weaknesses When Squad levelDay13, PLTDay 28

• Squad level Members of your squad Describe and
  Rank you in order within the squad
• Platoon level Peers in PLT rank you either in
  the Top or Bottom Ten
• TACs will utilize this tool in your overall CER

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APFT

• Presented By Cadet Turcotte and Cadet Seidell

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Summer Training

• Practice the PT Test consistently
• Timed sets
• Push-Ups in front of mirror to monitor correct
  form
• Abdominal exercises (flutter kicks, crunches)
• Consistent RUNNING
• Train the day before you leave (Its Crucial)
• Watch your weight during the Summer, especially
  the cadets in later regiments

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Training At Camp

• There is no PT before the actual TEST
• Train on your own, preferably before lights out,
  free time
• Hydrate night before the APFT - 3 canteens at
  least!!
• Do not do push-ups the day before your test!! (we
  want you to pass)

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APFT Site
Day 4

• March to the APFT site as a company
• Loud music is played at the site while marching
• Field is in a horseshoe formation with a Center
  Stage
• 20-30 Lts introduce themselves and rotate as
  Graders
• PLTs are split into 4 squads to participate in
  each event

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APFT

• LTs demonstrate exercises to all cadets
• 1 correct repetition is performed in front of
  the Grader
• Exercises performed on Astro-Turf
• Push-Ups
• graders are strict on correct form
• keep a comfortable pace
• pause in push-up position before
  resting
• Sit-ups
• break 90 degree plan
• quick repetitions
• you hold your squad members feet after
  performing exercises
• 2 Mile Run
• issued numbered jersey
• everyone forms up on track with the
  quickest runners first

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APFT

• Try to start in front
• Run consists of 2 ¾ laps with times given every ½
  mile
• Time begins when the first person crosses the
  start
• line

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Motivation

• While participating in the push-up and sit-up
  events the LTs look for the most motivated PLT,
  which are rewarded with the Bone
• Motivate each squad and PLT member by loud,
  boisterous cheering
• Cadets who score high on their PT Test receive
  instant recognition from their PLT and TAC

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FLRC
Preparation

• Similar obstacles will be performed at URI FTX
• Review Troop Leading Procedures

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FLRC Site

• Company marches 2 miles with ruck sacks to course
• Course is set-up in the woods
• Company arrives, then 20 or so LTs run out to a
  platform
• Each LT introduces themselves and the concepts of
  FLRC
• 1 LT is assigned to each squad that he/she will
  evaluate
• Every squad member is evaluated once
• The course consists of a variety of obstacles

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Process

• A squad member is selected to lead a mission
• Squad leader receives the mission from LT and
  follow TLPs
• Squad leader is given 15 minutes for obstacle
• Squad leader briefs his plan at the terrain model
  objective point and attempts to complete the
  mission

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As a Squad Leader

• Relax, you are already friends with your squad
• When in charge, take charge - Tell your squad
  what to do
• Do not try and do everything, Key Word
  Delegate
• Listen to suggestions from your squad
• Do not have cadets standing around
• Use cadets abilities to assist the mission
• Keep someone as time-hack

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FLRC Evals
Evaluations

• TACs look for use of TLPs
• Mission completion is not important
• Teamwork is the Key to Success

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Land Navigation

• Presented By Cadet Ramirez

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Land Navigation

• Written Portion
• Field Agenda
• Preparation for
• Test Time
• Test Time
• Pointers
• Questions

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Written Test

• 20 of Land Navigation points
• Refresher Class on all basic land navigation
  skills
• Headed by Land Navigation Committee - which will
  provide all necessary equipment
• Practice Test and Test in actual classroom
  environment
• Need a minimum score of 16 out 20 to receive a
  GO

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Field Agenda

• 4 Days and 3 Nights
• Day 1 Establish a Bivouac site and get situated
• Day 2 Refresher class and practice day and night
  course
• Day 3 Test time
• Day 4 Back to the barracks or retest

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Preparation for Test Time

• Given opportunities to check pace count
• Get familiar with the Day and Night course
• There will be a sand table to label map.
• Check equipment
• Refresh the rules of the course
• Last day to ask for any help
• Get a good night sleep

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Day Land Navigation

• Makes up 50 of Land Navigation points
• Need to score at least a 5 out of 8 to receive a
  GO within 5 hours
• Use your time and plot your path wisely
• Try to get in as many points as possible within
  time given
• Cadre will be walking around to make sure cadets
  are not cheating

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Night Land Navigation

• Makes up 30 of Land Navigation points
• Need to get a 3 out of 5 to receive a GO within
  3 hours
• Points will be identified with small glow sticks
• Be cautious of wildlife and terrain.

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Pointers

• Do not lose your score card!!!
• Try to get an accurate pace count, and use it -
  take into consideration the terrain
• Know terrain features, and try to orient them on
  the map
• Orient magnified terrain model of the
  DayNight courses to your Ft.Lewis map
• Use good map skills, and fundamental knowledge
• note the GM angle on the map (0
  degrees)
• Tardiness, is a no go in Land Nav
  testing(Practice or not)
• Learn to trust in yourself and what you have been
  taught
• Your feet care is vital, especially if you have
  to retake
• Could actually walk over 20K if have to
  retest
• Stones Ranch - take advantage of good practice

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BRM
Basic Rifle Marksmanship
Presented By Cadet Towle
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BRM

• Initial Training
• Zeroing
• Qualifying

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BRM
Shadow Box

• Works on sight picture
• Aim a steady rifle at white paper while partner
  marks
• Works trigger squeeze
• Simulates an M-16

Dime Washer
Weaponier
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Zeroing

• 18 rounds (3 per shot group)
• 2 attempts at 18 rounds
• 5/6 from consecutive shot groups in 4cm circle to
  zero
• Remedial training if unsuccessful

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Qualifying

• 40 rounds (20 in foxhole 20 in the prone
  position)
• 23 hits to qualify, 36 hits for expert
• Timed pop-up targets
• 2 to 7 seconds per target(s)
• ranges 50m-300m
• Graded by peers
• Remember INTEGRITY

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Field Training
Squad STX

• Presented By Cadet Harris

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Preparation Departure
Prior to leaving for Lanes

• Before you leave to go to STX lanes.
• Cadre prep you about the situation.
• Cincadian Army.
• These are the people that you will encounter
  throughout the lanes.
• Maps and Pictures will show you what they look
  like and where you will be fighting your battles

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Bivouac Set-Up

• Building shelters Set-up a patrol base once your
  SQD links up with the PLT
• Shelters cannot be any higher than Knee level and
  tactically proficient (bungee cord, 550 cord)

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Prior To Lanes

• Inspections Make sure you have all items needed
  from the packing list. (Leaders should check SQD
  members)
• Silver-Side Transportation (Full of Luxury and
  Comfort)
• The weather average temp is 40-50 degrees at
  night and high 70s during the day (Take care of
  your feet)
• Read your FM 7-8 and TASCOP to review your battle
  drills and giving a 9-line Medevac

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Squad STX

• Day 1 Preparation and Departure to SQD STX
• Day 2 Briefings on the lanes
• What the Evaluators are looking for
• Practice lanes
• Day 3-6 Squad Training
• Strengths and Weaknesses of SQD STX
• Recovery Period

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Squad STX Practice Day

• Wake-up is around 0430 to 0500 to prepare for
  Squad lanes
• Clean, Eat, Camo the Tacs expect all these
  things done by 0530
• The lane evaluators
• Go over rules and safety
• Helpful hints Know 9 line, and basic
  battle drills
• Go over some basic things that can
  help you for the up-coming lanes
• Rehearsals
• Its a chance for you to ask any final
  questions before tomorrow
• Take good note on the practice day. You
  can really learn a lot from your peers

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Squad STX Day 3-5

• Early Morninig
• Quick Start (Be ready to go by 0530)
• Taken to lanes area
• Could hike to start point or be
  transported
• Lanes are either really vegetated or
  less vegetated
• 6 lanes are performed a day (could be
  in the field for 12 hrs or more - squad
  dependant)
• The Squad
• Teamwork is vital while out in the field,
  work together with everyone to accomplish the
  mission
• New patrol bases are established every
  night with a percentage security

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Stengths Weakness
Strengths

• Actual application of Battle Drills
• A lot of hands on work with terrain models etc.
• Seeing what it takes to complete a mission
• Teamwork and the effort given to do well
• Try to compensate for different personalities(be
  a leader)
• Staying Motivated and Motivating others
  throughout lanes and camp
• Mentally challenging(has to be done one day at a
  time)

Weaknesses
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Recovery

• 7 days and a wake-up till you depart home!!
• Congrats! Your evaluation period has just been
  completed!
• Prepare for patrolling (time to stay focused)

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In the Field Again
Platoon Patrolling
Presented By Cadet Archie
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Platoon Patrolling

• Preparation and Equipment
• Initial Movement / First day
• Leadership Expectations
• Positive things about patrolling
• Some issues that need improvements
• Departure that leads to Road-March

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Recovery from SQD STX

• Patrolling is during 3rd week / Right after SQD
  STX
• Come in on a Sunday from SQD STX and be in
  Garrison for 24 hrs before departing for
  patrolling
• Time to shower, shave and go to sick call, if
  really needed (Highly discouraged!!)
• Have two hot meals before you start the MREs
  again
• Conduct the same PCIs as SQD STX for patrolling
  with a few exceptions (more equipment to account
  for)

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Preparation/Equipment

• You will receive 2 Radios and Batteries
• Patrolling only consists of 2 actual squads, not
  a whole platoon-size element
• Miles Gear is worn throughout
• Standard packing list for 4 days and 3 nights
• Getting to know the capabilities of your new
  squad that is now attach to your squad

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Movement/First Day Out

• Regiment move out in Silver Side trucks or
  buses that evening around 1730-1800
• Patrol STX instructions and Occupy 1st
  patrol base
• Briefing by the commanding officer of the
  Patrolling committee
• Squads await to be called off by TACs who will
  be with you throughout patrolling
• TACs take assigned squads to first Patrol-Base
  area and show how Bases are set-up for patrolling
• Briefing on various missions, that will take
  place, and how to execute them
• What to expect for the next 72 hours

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Leadership Expectations

• Know that Platoon Patrolling is a non-evaluated
  event
• Motivation is one of the biggest factors when in
  the field (especially after coming from SQD STX)
• Accountability at all times sets yourself up for
  success
• Making the adjustment from STX lanes to
  Patrolling
• Maintaining a security perimeter at all times
• Hygiene and Health

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Positives on Patrolling

• Will do an actual Heli-Insert and Link Up Mission
• Using 2 squads to complete a mission
  (PL,PSG,SLs,TLs RTOs)
• Multiple-variable missions that require quick
  decision making
• Challenges your mental stamina for those 72 hours
• Leadership responsibility increases and more is
  expected

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Adjustments in Patrolling

• It is a non-evaluated event
• Positive and Negative spot reports
  can be given
• Miles Gear and Aiming at the Enemy
• Keeping motivation up to have training up to
  standard
• Making the transition from SQD STX to Platoon
  level Ops
• Receiving and finishing OPORDs before 100 percent
  security is dropped (so leadership positions can
  be recognized)
• Setting up security roster for the different
  sectors of fire
• Average sleep is 4 1/2 to 5 hours

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Link- UP Mission

• Depending on the Platoon or TAC that will
  actually get to set-up the Mission (Only 1
  platoon does the mission)
• All other platoons will be given
  intell through you for the link up
• The last mission in platoon patrolling
• Involves all the platoons to accomplish the
  mission
• Multiple variables throughout the mission
• Radios will be used the most on this mission

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Departure of Patrolling

• After Link-up Mission is completed, prepare for
  Transport to Start point of 10K Road-March
• Will be instructed to pack away Miles Gear into
  Rucksack
• Fill up canteens with water
• Road-March as a Regiment
• One stop half way for Water break, and Blister
  check
• Finish at the Regimental Area of operations
• Maintenance and Recovery

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ITS GRADUATION !!
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Question Session

• What are your questions?