DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
900 NORTH EISENHOWER AVENUE
JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441
29 July 2014
MEMORANDUM FOR Participating Raider Teams
SUBJECT: 3rd Brigade JROTC Raider Competition
1. Junction City Army JROTC will host the sixth annual Blackhawk Brigade Raider Competition on 20 September 2014. The competition will be held at Fort Riley Kansas on Camp Funston. THERE IS NO ENTRANCE FEE FOR THIS COMPETITON.
2. OBJECTIVES:
a. To provide regional Raider Teams the opportunity to compete in a comprehensive Raider Challenge competition.
b. To promote esprit de corps, teamwork and self-confidence among JROTC cadets.
c. To serve as a recruiting and retention vehicle for JROTC.
3 EXECUTION
a. The Raider Competition is designed to be a comprehensive evaluation of a Raider Teams’ physical prowess and technical competency in specific field tasks. Raider Teams will consist of nine cadets. 8 cadets must compete in all events. The competition is designed to be physically and mentally taxing. The competition will begin at 0600 on 7 September with the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The APFT will be taken in ACU bottoms, tan or unit t-shirt and PT Shoes.
b. After the APFT, cadets will move into the barracks and change into ACUs, and proceed to the Aviation Brigade Dining Facility (DFAC) for chow. Units have the responsibility to pay in the DFAC for their meals. Meals can be paid by check or cash. Cost is 1.90 per meal. After breakfast, cadets will move out to the field training site where the following events will be held.
1) Land Navigation (annex K)
2) Raider Gauntlet (annex J)
3) Rope Bridging (annex G)
4) 10k Road March (annex I)
5) Raider Challenge (annex L)
6) Ultimate Raider (annex M)
c. Additional competition rules are annotated in the attached annexes
4. ELIGIBILITY
a. Any JROTC Program is eligible to participate. Teams may be composed of any mix of gender of cadets. All teams must compete in the ACU uniform with canteens or Camel Backs . To be eligible to enter the competition, cadets must be;
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JUNCTION CITY ARMY JROTC
SUBJECT: 3RD Brigade Raider Challenge
(a) Full time high school students.
(b) Enrolled in Army JROTC.
(c) Permission and liability forms complete and signed
5. PRE COMPETITION MILESTONES
a. JROTC units desiring to participate in the competition must
(1) Registration form to Junction City Army JROC by 30 August 2014. Forms can be emailed to .
(2) Coordinate for overnight arrangements if needed thru MAJ Chuck Wright at (785) 717 4288. Housing will be in military billets with beds.
6. BILLETING AND MEALS
a. Billeting on Fort Riley is military billets with military bunks. Females will be billeted in a separate bay within the billets area. Linen or sleeping bags must be brought from home station. Showers facilities are available.
b. Supper on the 19th and breakfast on the20th will be class A in the 1st Aviation Brigade DFAC . Lunch on the 20th is class C (MRE). Units must pay by either cash or school check in the DFAC. Cost is $1.90 for breakfast, $3.85 for supper. MRE lunch is provided at no cost
7. CEREMONIES AND AWARDS:
a. Formations: The competition will start with a commander’s meeting and safety brief at 0530 in the billets area. After the commander’s meeting is concluded (approx. 0550), the cadets will be broken down by school to begin the APFT. The next formation will be the awards ceremony to be completed once the last team has completed all the events. (approx. 1500)
b. Awards:
(1) Raider competition trophies/plaques will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each event, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the overall competition.
9. SAFETY:
a. Responsibility: Commanders/Instructors at every echelon are responsible for conducting a continuous, rigorous safety program ensuring that adequate provisions for safe practices and that safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of training.
b. Safety Requirements:
(1) Risk Management Program methodology will be incorporated into all training and competitions. Risk assessments will be filled out for each event and be present at each training site for review.
(2) Applicable training safety publications will be available and adhered to during training and competitions.
(3) All accidents or injuries will be reported to the OIC immediately. The OIC will make a determination if an SIR is warranted.
(4) Medical support and medical evacuation plan will be available during the competition.
10. Point of contact for this headquarters is MAJ Wright at 785-717-4288.
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Annexes CHARLES S WRIGHT MAJ (ret)
a. Registration Form Senior Army Instructor
b. Health Statement
c. Covenant Not to Sue
d. Competition Rules/Grading
e. One - Rope Bridge
f. APFT
h. 10K Team Road March
I Raider Gauntlet
j. Land Navigation
k. Raider Challenge Course
l. Ultimate Raider
m. Risk Assessment
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ANNEX A to 3rd Brigade Raider Challenge
3rd Brigade Raider Challenge REGISTRATION FORMNAME OF SCHOOL:
NAME OF SAI:
NAME OF AI:
RAIDER TEAM NAME:
PARTICIPANTS (NAMES):
CHAPERONES (NAMES):
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ANNEX B to 3rd Brigade Raider Team Challenge
PHYSICAL FITNESS STATEMENT
I certify that the above cadet has taken part in a physical conditioning program. In my judgment, this cadet is physically capable of engaging in the strenuous activities required while participating in the3rd Brigade Annual Raider Meet. To the best of my knowledge, this cadet has no health problems that would preclude attendance and participation in this event.
Signature of SAI/AI______
ANNEX C to 3rd Brigade Raider Challenge
COVENANT NOT TO SUE
OFF-CAMPUS TRAINING AND PRACTICAL FIELD/HIGH RISK TRAINING
(DATA REQUIRED FOR PRIVACY ACT OF 1974)
1. AUTHORITY: Title 10, U.S. Code 2301.
2. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To release the U.S. Government, the host institution and the state in which said institution is located from liability for injury, death, or damages for JROTC cadet participating in voluntary off-campus training programs, practical field and high risk training.
3. ROUTINE USES: Normal personnel actions. Disclosures of information may be provided to proper authorities in actions regarding law enforcement, legal actions as a result of injury or death, and investigations of accidents resulting from such voluntary off-campus training practical field, and high risk training.
4. MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE AND EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION: Voluntary. Failure to complete form will disqualify JROTC cadet from participating in specific voluntary training exercises.
I, ______, residing at ______
(type or print full name) (address) (city, state)
conducted by Fort Riley and Junction City Army JROTC, 3rd Brigade, Western Region, an Army supervised activity, and where as I am doing so entirely on my own initiative, risk and responsibility; and being fully aware of the risks involved with this type of training, I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FOREVER, the United States Army, Fort Riley and the State of ______and ______and all of its officers, agents and employees, acting officially or otherwise, from any and all claims, demands, actions, and or causes of action, on account of myself OR on account of any injury to me which may occur from any cause during said activity or continuances thereof, and I do future convenient and agree to hold the said Government of the United States, the State of ______
and______blameless for any and all damages which I may cause either intentionally or through my negligence.
______
(Typed/Printed name of Parent/Guardian) (Signature of Parent/Guardian)
______
(Relationship to Cadet) (Date)
WITNESSED BY:
______
(Age/Period Covered)
______
(Signature of Cadet) ATCC FORM 145-14
ANNEX D to 3rd Brigade Raider Challenge
COMPETITION RULES
A. Participation: Registration/Sign in will occur NLT 30 minutes prior to opening briefing. Teams may consist of 9 males, females or mixed. Mixed teams must have at least 4 females (8 primaries and one sub). Team captain will provide a team roster to the meet cadet OIC at sign in. Each team must participate in all events to be competitive for the overall meet trophies. Substitution of the ninth cadet may occur at the discretion of the team commander or coach. Cadets not on the initial team roster will not be substituted unless the substitution is approved by the meet OIC.
B. There are no separate "divisions". All schools will compete against each other on an equal basis. Each school may enter as many teams as they desire.
C. Equipment: Units must use the equipment provided at each evaluation station with the exception of the rope bridging station. Teams must carry all equipment with them through each event.
D. Safety. Safety briefing will be given at Opening Ceremony.
GRADING
All events count equally for the overall score. The raw scores from each event will be rank ordered by the competition admin team. Each first place event will be worth 1 points, 2nd place 2 points, etc. Overall score will be the total of these points (less is better). Scores for each event will be computed in the admin cell, not at the event site. In the event of a tie, the 10km road march time will be used as a tiebreaker.
ANNEX E (One ROPE BRIDGE) to 3rd briagde raider challenge loi
One -Rope Bridge
1. References: TC90-6-1, pgs 6-34 to 6-38, method 1
2. Execution: Upon arrival at the site, the team will enter the holding area, with their equipment, and wait for further instruction from site cadre. Cadre will brief Task, Conditions and Standards while in the holding area. Six team members will construct Swiss Seats, near and far side safeties will construct Aussie Seats and prepare equipment for crossing. Teams will be inspected for correctly tied Swiss Seats and moved to the crossing site. There is no prep time, cadets may rig their seats after the Site OIC has briefed the team. Cadets will be inspected for seat safety. Crossing rope must remain in the bag with no knots in rope. On the command “GO”, teams will rig a one rope bridge and cross the obstacle and move to the holding area where all equipment will be accounted for and turned in prior to being released back to school cadre.
3. Conditions:
a. Under existing weather conditions, (see Note below), each Raider team will cross a (approx) 75 foot obstacle on a one rope bridge..
b. Time will start when the team commander informs the lane OIC they are ready, time will stop when any team member announces stop or clear.
c. Teams will compete against the clock.
d. Teams will make only one timed crossing.
e. Eight cadets will compete in the event. All must cross the obstacle on the rope except the first and last cadet.
f. All equipment assigned to the teams will be carried across the obstacle. This includes the LBE, and canteens (w/cups and covers), camel backs and ruck sack. Caps may be placed in cargo pockets during the crossing.
g. The site will include a suitable anchor on the near and far side and a suitable loading/unloading platform.
h. Engineer tape will mark the edge of the obstacle.
Note: Based on recommendation of Site/Committee Chief, rules and procedures may be altered by the Commander to meet weather and site conditions. Rules/changes will be applied to all teams and will be briefed by the lane OIC to each team
i. The transport tightening system can be constructed using any knots. Both near and far side rigs must be secured with two half hitches, one of which can be a quick release hitch. Safety is the overriding concern. If the lane OIC determines a rig is unsafe, the team will be disqualified. Far and near side rigs must have two complete turns of rope around the obstacle.
d. When crossing, a cadet may use both hands and feet.
e. Scoring. The team score will be based on the total time. The total time will consist of actual rope bridge construction time plus penalty times for each rope bridge. The lowest total time is the winner. Teams will be rank ordered based on total time. .
f. Penalties. Penalties will added to the total time at the conclusion of the event. Penalties will be assessed for the following violations:
(1) Preparation.
(a) 30 seconds for each member that fails to properly construct a Swiss seat (as required).
(2) Construction and Crossing.
(a) 30 seconds each for the first/last member who fails to secure the main rope in the Aussie seat
(b) 1 minute for failure to secure transport system with two half hitches.
(c) 30 seconds for each cadet who enters (touches) the obstacle with their
body or equipment per crossing attempt. This includes members on the near and far sides attempting to assist members negotiate the obstacle. One penalty per cadet crossing.
(d) 30 seconds for each piece of equipment dropped into the obstacle or not taken across during the crossing.
(e) 30 seconds for each knot left in rope after crossing.
(f) 1 minute for failure to remove wireman’s knot from rope.
(g) 30 seconds for each improperly tied knot. All knots will be dressed/set and tied to standard.
ONE-ROPE BRIDGE SCORESHEET