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ANNEX A

SANDHURST 14 TRAINING GUIDANCE

  1. General. SANDHURST 14 is designed to enhance small unit leadership qualities, develop teamwork, and promote military excellence within a concept of operation that is unknown to competitors until the point of execution. To this end the training guidance in this Annex is deliberately generic. Where a specific skill set is required to complete a site during SANDHURST 14 it is outlined in paragraph 3. The detail of all events included in the competition and the way in which the outlined military skill will be integrated into the competition will be revealed when the squads arrive at the various locations during the competition. All squads should train with Personal Protective Equipment (not including body armor) as squads will be asked to complete both days of the competition wearing eye pro and on specific sites gloves. This guidance is meant as a suggestion and in no way is exclusive to the skills that may be required during the competition.
  1. Overarchingskills required for SANDHURST 14 (BOLC-A linked).
  1. Command and Control.

(1)Apply the essential elements of army leadership doctrine to a given situation.

(2)Resolve an ethical problemand apply leadership fundamentals to create a climate that fosters ethical behavior. There will be instances encountered during the competition in which squads are expected to make their course of action and execute their task in accordance with the rule of law and in a way that represents the US Army Values requiringethical decision making process at small unit level.

(3)Apply customs andcourtesies of the Service. All teams will be involved in the award ceremony and other events that will require participants demonstrate thecustoms and courtesies of their own service.

(4)Write to inform. Some events will require a written response and therefore the ability to communicate in written English is essential for success in the competition.

(5)Brief to inform, persuade, or direct. At all events only the Squad Leader will receive the brief. The Squad Leader must then be able to effectively communicate the rules, constrains and the plan to other squad members through a military briefing.

(6)Apply the Army's operational doctrine to mission planning. All events in the competition will have a 5 paragraph OPORD briefing card and Squad Leaders will be required to conduct analysis of the situation by the Squad Leader

(7)Develop an effective team. Essential in the training for the competition will be the establishment of an effective SANDHURST squad and 2 x reserves.

(8)Communicate effectively at the direct leadership level. SANDHURST 14 will require Squad Leaders to determine necessary information to share with their subordinates, determine the purpose of information, express information in a well thought out and well organized format under time pressure.

(9)Conduct troop leading procedures. All SANDHURST 14 events have time engineered into them to allow for planning and the conduct of Troop Leading Procedures (or service equivalent). Employment effective situation analysis and of the estimate process and the will allow for enhanced performance on all events.

(10)Leaderscommunicate by a tactical radio. MACOM radios will be used during the competition in order to ensure good communications. Squad Leaders will be required to operate the radio and send simple reports to a higher headquarters. MACOM radios are available at USMA and will be available to external teams during the external training week.

  1. Indirect Fire Control.

(1)Adjust indirect fire. During SANDHURST 14 squads will be required to locate a target by grid coordinates and formulate a call for fire (CFF), the accuracy of which will equate to a score. The format of the US Army CFF is attached to this document as Enclosure 1.

  1. Intelligence.

(1)Maintain cultural awareness. Throughout SANDHURST 14 the integration of teams from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds will require teams to maintain cultural awareness and act within the US Army Values both during the competition and when in barracks.

(2)Report intelligence information. SANDHURST 14 will have an observation element to it resulting in squads providing an INTEL report during the competition (format to be provided on execution). Squads are therefore required to be able to observe, record and report information available to them during the execution of the competition.

  1. Movement and maneuver.

(1)Maintain an M16-Series rifle or service equivalent. The following skills are required:

(a)Clear the rifle.

(b)Disassemble the rifle.

(c)Clean the rifle.

(d)Inspect the rifle serviceability.

(e)Lubricate the rifle.

(f)Assemble the rifle.

(g)Perform a function check on the rifle to determine correct functioning.

(h)Disassemble the magazine.

(i)Clean the magazine.

(j)Inspect the magazine.

(k)Lubricate the magazine.

(l)Assemble the magazine.

(2)Engage the enemy with an M16-Series rifle or service equivalentusing the following skills:

(a)Load the rifle.

(b)Unload the rifle.

(c)Correct malfunctions.

(d)Zero the rifle.

(e)Engage targets with an M16-Seriesrifle or service equivalent in an applied marksmanship scenario from a variety of positions.

(3)Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted. SANDHURST 14 will include movement over significant distances with movement speed directed by specified arrival times. This will require Squad Leaders to control the pace of movement of their squad in order to prevent fatigue and enhance performance on subsequent events. The following skills are essential:

(a)Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted.

(b)Identify topographic symbols on a military map.

(c)Identify the five major and three minor terrain features on a military map.

(d)Determine grid coordinates for the point on the map.

(e)Measure distance on a map.

(f)Orient a map to the ground by map-terrain association.

(g)Determine your location on the ground by terrain association

(4)Conduct drill and ceremonies. Squads must be proficient in drill in order to be effectively involved in the SANDHURST 14 awards ceremony and other events.

(5)Implement total fitness program. Fitness will be essential to a strong performance in SANDHURST 14. Unlike previous years where speed has been the only area of physical preparation that is assessed, SANDHURST 14 will place a heavy demand on long distance load carriage. Teams should prepare to be able to conduct foot movement over distances 8 miles at an average speed of 3.5 mph carrying a total load (including helmet and rifle) of 60 lb using the equipment list (Enclosure 2). Teams should also be prepared to conduct best speed movement with a total load (including helmet and rifle) of 15 lb. Combat fitness will also be required on the majority of SANDHURST 14 events within the competition as well as the ability to deal with a range of obstacles.

(6)Employ hand grenades. Practice grenades will be used in SANDHURST 14. External teams will have access to the device during the External Team Training week but the following skills will be required:

(a)Use grenades against designated targets.

(b)Assume standing position.

(c)Assume a kneeling position.

(d)Assume a prone position.

(e)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 the detonating grenade.

(f)Quickly observe the target to determine the distance between the throwing position and target area

(g)Grip the grenade with the throwing hand

(h)Remove the safety clip and safety pin

(i)Quickly look at the target and toss the grenade using an overhand throw so that the grenade arcs, landing on or near the target

(j)Take Cover Immediately

  1. Protection.

(1)Evaluate a casualty 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)Manage the airway including opening the airway, providing combat lifesaving for an open chest wound and performing mouth to mouth resuscitation.

(b)Control bleeding including the placement of a field dressing, the placement of a tourniquet and the application of a dressing to an abdominal wound.

(c)Evacuation of a causualty (dismounted)including the carriage of a casualty on a stretcher, improvised or provided by the SANDHURST 14 event.

(d)Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(e)Compile a 9-Line casualty report (Enclosure 3)

(2)Practice noise, light, and litter discipline. During SANDHURST 14 there will be an administration period in which the skills of noise, light and litter discipline will be assessed and scored in accordance with the event OPORD.

(3)Protect yourself from chemical / bio contamination with protective mask. This skill will be assessed during SANDHURST 14 and will look at the following skill sets:

(a)Don the mask

(b)Clear the mask

(c)Check the mask

(d)Resume breathing

(e)Remove mask for storage

  1. Sustainment.

(1)Supervise Supply Activities. SANDHURST 14 will require Squad Leaders to maintain full accountability of all equipment carried as well as ensuring that their squad are carrying suitable quantities of food and water and ensure that replenishment takes place when the resources are made available.

  1. Specific skills required for SANHURST 14.
  1. Rope Bridge. During the competition squads will be required to conduct a crossing. The exact method of crossing is at the discretion of the Squad Leader however the following rules will apply:

(1)No civilian pulley system or civilian harness will be used to construct the rope bridge.

(2)Only one person attached to the bridge at any one time.

(3)Only the first and last squad member may enter the gap/water while the bridge is anchored at one point. They must be attached to the bridge or a safety line whilst conducting the transit.

(4)The rope bridge must be clear of the water, allowing a crossing without contact with the water.

(5)Two anchor points must be established (one on the far side and one on the near side).

(6)The rope on the far side anchor point must be wrapped around the tree a minimum of four times (4 wraps of rope visible from the opposite side of the tree).

(7)All equipment utilized will be recovered to the far bank.

(8)Each squad member must be supported by a Swiss seat (outlined in the rappel video); through which the squad member is attached to any rope with a screw gate karabiner.

(9)The swiss seat will be tied and rigged only when the squad arrives at the rope site. The squad must be visually inspected prior to building the rope bridge.

(10)Squad members must use a karabiner with a screw gate, the screw gate must be closed prior to movement.

(11)Each squad member must wear a helmet (ACH or Kevlar) and leather gloves while conducting the crossing.

(12)The definition of a 15 foot rappel rope used to construct a Swiss Seat: a static rope exactly 15 foot long, it has 3 braids with a right hand twist. The rope is then burned and taped at both ends to prevent the rope from unraveling/fraying.

(13)The time of the rope bridge starts once the first person enters the gap/water and ends once the last person exits the water/gap.

  1. Weapons.

(1)Stripping and assembly: During the competition squads will be required to conduct a assemble certain US Army weapon types. Weapon manuals and terminology will also be available during the External Team Recon and training opportunities for external teams will be given in the External Team Training week. Knowledge of the following systems is required:

(a)M14 Series Rifle.

(b)M9 (Berretta 92F).

(c)M240B (FN MAG / GPMG similarities).

(d)M249 (FN Minimi similarities).

(2)Pistol Marksmanship. SANDHURST 14 will include pistol marksmanship and Squads should be proficient in the following skills:

(a)Load the M9 pistol.

(b)Unload the M9 pistol.

(c)Correct malfunctions.

(d)Engage targets at distances ranging from 3m to 25m from a variety of positions.

Enclosures:

Enclosure 1-Call For Fire format

Enclosure 2-Specified load

Enclosure 3-9-Line Casualty Report format

Enclosure 1 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – CFF Format

Enclosure 2 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – Specified Load

  1. Individual Equipment (as worn on every SQD Member - to weigh no less than 27lb not including water and rations):
  1. Combat helmet with cover if applicable (properly marked see instruction below)
  2. Rifle
  3. Load Bearing or Carrying Equipment / Belt webbing as issued
  4. Quart Canteen / 1 Litre canteen x 2 (full to the rim at the Start Point)
  5. Canteen pouch for Quart Canteen / 1 Litre canteen x 2
  6. Canteen cup
  7. Chem light x 4 (Any color and issued prior to event)
  8. Notebook/writing pad & pencil x 1
  9. Ammunition Pouches x 2
  10. Ammunition Magazines x 4
  11. Compass lensatic x 1
  12. D Ring Screw Gate Karabiner x 2 (See picture below)
  13. Swiss Seat Rope x 1
  14. Individual Rifle and sling day 1/Rubber Duck and sling day 2
  15. ID Card
  16. Eye Protection (Clear/Dark)
  17. Ear Protection (Any type)
  18. Gloves (Leather as issued or self purchased)
  19. Pro Mask & carrying pouch x 1
  1. Individual Equipment (carried by every SQD member in Ruck Sack – to weigh no less than 25lb not including water and rations):
  1. Sleeping bag
  2. Bivy Cover
  3. 3 x Meal Ready to Eat (MRE)
  4. Entrenchment Tool
  5. Poncho
  6. Uniform top
  7. Uniform pants
  8. Uniform Patrol Cap
  9. Beanie or Winter Cap
  10. Gloves with inserts
  1. Squad Equipment (distributed across SQD according to SQD Leader direction):
  1. 2 x MACOM Radios complete with batteries (issued at USMA)
  2. 1 x 120’ rope
  3. Combat Life Saver Bag (issued at USMA)
  4. Sandhurst 13 Passport and route card (issued by DMI)
  5. West Point Map 1:25,000 x 1 (issued by DMI)

Enclosure 3 to Annex A to SANDHURST 14 Competition Manual – 9-Line Format

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