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ANNEX A

SANDHURST 15COMPETITORS’ WARNING ORDER #2

References:

  1. MAP SHEET: WEST POINT / EDITION 008 / DATED MAY 2012 / SCALE: 1:25000

Time Zone Used Throughout the WARNO: LOCAL

Task Organization: To be announced.

  1. Situation.SANDHURST 15 will take place at USMA on 10-11APR15.
  1. Overview. This WARNO provides additional detail to that already provided in WARNO #1 in order to posture final training conducted by all competing teams, taking into account information gathered during Sandhurst 15 validation.
  1. Areas of Interest:No Change.
  1. Area of Operation:No Change.
  1. Enemy Forces. SANDHURST 15 movements will be conducted in a permissive area with no enemy threat. Some events undertaken during the competition will include enemy forces. The enemy is a combination of uniformed and irregular forces. They are equipped with small arms and indirect fire weapons with the ability to launch CBRN attacks on a limited scale.Troop Leading Procedures will need to be conducted on the receipt of an Event Fragmentary Order (FRAGO).
  1. Friendly Forces. No Change.
  1. COMPETITORS’ MISSION.No Change.
  1. Execution:
  1. SANDHURST 15 Competitors’ Intent:No Change.

(1)Special Instructions: The Sandhurst competition will be a continuous36-hour operation; missions are related and interconnected. Squad leaders will assemble in WH5300 on 09 April to receive the Competitors’ OPORD. The following training guidance is provided to prepare individuals, leaders and teams to execute the operation and demonstrate mastery of individual and leader skills.

(2)Individual and Leader skills required for SANDHURST 15 (BOLC-A linked).

(a)Shoot/Maintain, Employ, and Engage with Assigned Weapon System.

  1. Maintain an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent. No Change.
  1. Engage the enemy with an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent. The following skills are required:

a)Squad Leader/Team Leaders exercise control over subordinate’s fires, to include the redistribution of ammunition, distribution of fires and establishing fields of fire.

b)Load the rifle.

c)Unload the rifle.

d)Correct malfunctions.

e)Zero the rifle.

f)Engage targets with an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent in an applied marksmanship scenario from a variety of positions to include standing, knelling, prone supported and prone unsupported. Unless firing, safety selector is on safe.

  1. Employ hand grenades. M69 practice hand grenades will be used in SANDHURST15. External teams will have access to the device during the External Team Training week but the following skills will be required:

a)Store Grenades safely in grenade pouches (See Enclosure 4)

b)Use grenades against designated targets.

(i)Engage personnel in the open

(ii)Engage and destroy enemy bunker position (See Enclosure 5)

c)Assume standing position.

d)Assume a kneeling position.

e)Assume a prone position.

f)Position yourself in a covered position that will allow you to throw the grenade effectively, protect you from enemy fire, and from the effects of your, and friendly detonating grenade(s).

g)Quickly observe the target, without exposing yourself for more than 3 seconds, to determine the distance between the throwing position and target area

h)Grip the grenade with the throwing hand

i)Remove the safety clip

j)Twist the safety pin ring to release and then remove

k)Quickly lookat the target, without exposing yourself for more than 3 seconds, and toss the grenade using an overhand throw so that the grenade arcs, landing on or near the target

l)Take Cover Immediately

  1. React to Contact. No Change.

(b)Move. No Change.

(c)Communicate.

  1. Communicate by a tactical radio.No Change.
  1. Report intelligence information.SANDHURST 15 will have an observation element to it resulting in squads providing an intelligence report during the competition in the form of a SALUTE Report (See Enclosure 6). Squads are therefore required to be able to observe, record and report information available to them during the execution of the competition.
  1. Write to inform.No Change.
  1. Brief to inform, persuade, or direct.No Change.
  1. Communicate effectively at the direct leadership level. No Change.

(d)Survive.

  1. Evaluate and treat casualties for life-threatening conditions. Squads will be required to provide care to casualties (care when not under fire). The skills will be required will include the following:

(a)Evaluate a Casualty (Enclosure 7).

(b)Perform First Aid to Clear an Object Stuck in the throat of a Conscious Casualty. No Change.

(c)Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock. No Change.

(d)Control bleeding including the placement of a field dressing, the placement of a tourniquet and the application of a dressing to an abdominal wound.No Change.

(e)Perform First Aid for Burns.No Change.

(f)Perform First Aid to open an airway.

(g)Perform First Aid for a Bleeding and/or Severed Extremity.No Change.

(h)Transport a Casualty. Evacuation of a casualty (dismounted) implementing the correct carriage techniques pursuant to the type of injury assessed including, but not limited to the carriage of a casualty manually, on a stretcher or SKED, improvised or provided by the SANDHURST 15 events.

(i)Compile a 9-Line casualty report (Enclosure 1). No Change.

  1. Establish Security:No Change.
  1. Adjust indirect fire.No Change.
  1. Protect yourself from chemical / bio contamination with protective mask.This skill will be assessed during SANDHURST 15 and will look at the following skill sets:

(a)Identify indicators of CBRN contamination which can include visual (signs, powdery substances, ect), and audio. (Enclosure 8)

(b)Remove mask for storage

(c)Don the mask

(d)Clear the mask

(e)Check the mask

(f)Resume breathing

  1. Supervise Supply Activities.No Change.

e)Adapt.No Change.

(3)Major changes from previous competitions.

(a)Additions: Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES). During the competition squads will be required to utilize MILES equipment. Use of MILES during Sandhurst training and the Sandhurst competition will not only provide instant target feedback but also increase the readiness of the US Corps of Cadets during summer field training exercises. This equipment will be made available to USCC teams for training during the Spring Semester train-up and to external teams during the External Team Training week. All teams will be required to be proficient on:

(b)Properly attaching MILES to load bearing vests and helmets to include ensuring all MILES transmitters are free of obstruction.

(c)Mounting and zeroing of MILES weapons transmitters. All MILES equipment will be attached to M4/M16 weapons for Sandhurst.

(d)Proper operation of M4/M16 weapons with MILES attached.

(e)Be prepared to confirm zero on MILES in a patrol base (field) environment.

(4)Deletions: Rope Bridge and M9 Pistol. No Change.

(5)Deletion:Class requirements for the composition of Sandhurst squads. No Change.

(6)Uniform. The competition uniform is service-specific combat uniform with fighting and approach march load.

(7)Specific US Army Tasks to be assessed in SANDHURST 15. No Change.

  1. SUSTAINMENT.
  1. Materiel and Services. All SQDs will conduct this operation with theupdated SQD Packing list (FRAGO 1 to Annex E – Packing List SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual). In addition Night Vision Gogglesand a SKEDCO will be provided to the Squad at an unspecified point in the competition.
  1. Health service and support. No Change.
  1. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No Change.

OFFICIAL:

LTC Coffey

Director Military Training

Enclosures:

Enclosure 1.No Change and not Included.

Enclosure 2.No Change and not Included.

Enclosure 3. No Change and not Included.

Enclosure 4.Proper Storage of Hand Grenade

Enclosure 5.Engage an Enemy Bunker Position with Hand Grenades

Enclosure 6.SALUTE Report and abbreviated SALT Report

Enclosure 7.Evaluate a Casualty (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)

Enclosure 8.Standard NATO Indicators of CBRN Contamination

Enclosure 4 to Annex A to SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual – Proper Storage of Hand Grenade

Excerpt from Chapter 3 of FM 3-23.30: Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals

STORAGE

3-11. Personnel should check hand grenades daily. To perform daily checks (Figure 3-6)—

(1)Ensure the safety pin (1) is present.

(2)Ensure the confidence clip (2) is present and properly secured to the pull ring.

(3)Ensure the safety clip (3) is present and properly secured to the safety lever (4).

(4)Check the grenade fuse assembly (5) for tightness.

(5)Ensure that the safety lever (4) is not broken.

3-12. Personnel should carry hand grenades on the ammunition pouch using the carrying safety straps designed specifically for this purpose or in the grenade pockets of the ETLBV. When storing grenades in the ammunition pouch or on the ETLBV, personnel should adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Ensure that the grenade is fully inside of the carrying pouch and that the pocket flap is fully secured
  • Ensure the safety lever is inside of the carrying pouch, and the pull ring is in the downward position.
  • DO NOT put adhesive tape around a grenade fuse, the pull ring, or safety lever
  • Carry hand grenades using the proper procedures.
  • WARNING: Never carry the grenades suspended by the safety pull ring or safety lever.

Enclosure 5 to Annex A to SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual – Engage an Enemy Bunker Position with Hand Grenades

Excerpt from Chapter 7 of FM 3-21.8: The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad

KNOCKING OUT BUNKERS

7-222. The unit should approach the position from the direction it is least able to defend against—the flank or rear.

7-223. Bunkers must have openings (doors, windows, apertures, or air vents). There are two disadvantages to be exploited here. First, structurally, the opening is the weakest part of the position and will be the first part of the structure to collapse if engaged. Second, a single opening can only cover a finite sector, creating blind spots.

7-224. The fire team can assault the bunker with small arms and grenades. A fire team (two to four men) with HE grenades moves forward under cover of the suppression and obscuration fires from the squad and other elements of the base of fire. When they reach a vulnerable point of the bunker, they destroy it or personnel inside with grenades or other hand-held demolitions.

To clear a bunker—

  • One Soldier takes up a covered position near the bunker exit.
  • The other Soldier prepares a grenade, shouts, FRAG OUT, and throws it through an aperture.
  • The team leader inspects the bunker, marks the bunker, and signals the squad leader.
  • The assault squad leader consolidates, reorganizes, and prepares to continue the mission.

Enclosure 6 to Annex A to SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual – SALUTE Report

Excerpt from Chapter 6 of FM 21-75: Combat Skills of the Soldier

Reporting Intelligence: SALUTE Report

Use the SALUTE format to ensure that essential information is reported.

S—Size. Report the number of personnel, vehicles, aircraft, or size ofan object. Make an estimate if necessary.

Ex: “4 adult age males, one vehicle”

A—Activity. Report detailed account of actions (direction ofmovement, troops digging in, artillery fire, type of attack, CBRN activity, and soforth). If unable to make a determination, report the activity as unknown.

Ex. “Patrolling South in wedge formation along MSR Katana”

L—Location. Report where you saw the activity. Include gridcoordinates or reference from a known point including the distance and directionfrom the known point.

Ex. Grid: OG 589 945; approximately 500m North of Hill 221”

U—Unit. Report the enemy's unit. If the unit is unknown, report anydistinctive features, such as uniforms, patches or colored tabs, headgear, vehicleidentification markings, etc.

Ex. “Civilian clothes mixed with dark green military camouflage; Red, six-pointed star visible on left shoulder and on vehicle”

T—Time. Report the time and date the activity was observed, not thetime you report it. Always report local or Zulu time.

Ex. “Observed from 0435 to 0505”

E—Equipment. Report all equipment associated with the activity, suchas weapons, vehicles, tools. If unable to identify the equipment, provide as muchdetail as you can so that higher headquarters can make an identification.

Ex. “Vehicle: Toyota pickup truck; Dismounts: 1x light machine gun, 4x backpack radio and 3xrifles.”

Enclosure 7 to Annex A to SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual – Evaluate a Casualty (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)

Excerpt from Chapter 1 of FM 4-25.11: First Aid

Evaluate a Casualty

1. Perform care under fire.

a. Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment.

b. Determine if the casualty is alive or dead.

c. Provide tactical care to the live casualty.

(1) Suppress enemy fire.

(2) Use cover or concealment (smoke).

(3) Direct the casualty to return fire, move to cover, and administer self-aid (stop bleeding), if possible.

(4) If the casualty is unresponsive, move the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment to cover, as the tactical situation permits.

(5) Keep the casualty from sustaining additional wounds

(6) Reassure the casualty.

d. Administer life-saving hemorrhage control.

(1) Determine the relative threat of the tactical situation versus the risk of the casualty’s bleeding to death.

(2) If the casualty has severe bleeding from a limb or has suffered amputation of a limb, administer life-saving hemorrhage control by applying a tourniquet before moving the casualty.

e. Transport the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment when the tactical situation permits.

f. Recheck bleeding control measures as the tactical situation permits.

2. Perform tactical field care when no longer under direct enemy fire.

a. Form a general impression of the casualty as you approach (extent of injuries, chance of survival).

b. Check for responsiveness.

(1) Ask in a loud, but calm, voice: “Are you okay?” Gently shake or tap the casualty on the shoulder.

(2) Determine the level of consciousness by using AVPU: A = Alert; V = responds to Voice; P = responds to Pain; U = Unresponsive.

(3) If the casualty is conscious, ask where his/her body feels different than usual, or where it hurts. Skip steps 2c and 2d. Go to step 2e.

(4) If the casualty is unconscious, continue with step 2c.

c. Position the casualty and open the airway.

d. Assess for breathing and chest injuries.

(1) Look, listen, and feel for respiration.

(2) Look, listen, and feel for respiration.

(a) If the casualty has a penetrating chest wound and is breathing or making an effort to breathe, stop the evaluation to apply an occlusive dressing.

(b) Monitor for increasing respiratory distress. If this occurs, decompress the chest on the same side as the injury.

(c) Position or transport with the affected side down, if possible.

e. Identify and control bleeding.

(1) Check for bleeding.

(a) Remove only the minimum amount of clothing to expose and treat injuries. Protect the casualty from the environment (heat and cold).

(b) Look for blood-soaked clothes.

(c) Look for entry and exit wounds.

(d) Place your hands behind the casualty’s neck and pass them upward toward the top of the head. Note whether there is blood or brain tissue on your hands from the casualty’s wounds.

(e) Place your hands behind the casualty’s shoulders and pass them downward behind the back, the thighs, and the legs. Note whether there is blood on your hands from the casualty’s wounds.

(2) If life-threatening bleeding is present, stop the evaluation and control the bleeding. Apply a tourniquet, field dressing, or an emergency trauma dressing, as appropriate. Treat for shock, as appropriate.

(3) Dress all wounds, including exit wounds.

f. Check for fractures.

(1) Check for open fractures by looking for bleeding or a bone sticking through the skin.

(2) Check for closed fractures by looking for swelling, discoloration, deformity, or unusual body position.

(3) If a suspected fracture is present, stop the evaluation and apply a splint.

g. Check for burns.

(1) Look carefully for reddened, blistered, or charred skin. Also check for singed clothes.

(2) If burns are found, stop the evaluation and begin treatment.

h. Administer pain medications and antibiotics (the casualty’s combat pill pack) to any Soldier wounded in combat.

i. Transport the casualty to the site where evacuation is anticipated.

Enclosure 8 to Annex A to SANDHURST 15 Competition Manual – Standard NATO Indicators of CBRN Contamination

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