2016 ULTIMATE CADET CHALLENGE

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1 Headquarters, Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs Directorate (A5CP) OPERATIONS ORDER 1 August 2016 (Revised 12 September 2016) 2016 ULTIMATE CADET CHALLENGE 1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION. The Florida Wing, with the support of the FLWG Cadet Advisory Council, is hosting its fourth annual Ultimate Cadet Challenge at Camp Blanding near Starke, Florida, on October PURPOSE. The challenge is designed to test cadets in all areas of Civil Air Patrol s missions. Teams of four cadets compete for the title of Ultimate Cadet against others in the wing. Events include Emergency Services activities, obstacle courses, leadership reaction courses, a written examination, uniform inspection, and a drill evaluation. The event concludes with a Combat Dining-In and awards ceremony. 3. ACTIVITY POC. Capt Keith Barry, (813) / bkbarry@flwg.us. 4. COMMAND ELEMENT. The following personnel comprise the command staff for UCC 16: Director: Capt Keith Barry Deputy Director: Capt Logan Gallo Cadet Commander: C/Maj Mikehla Hicks Deputy Cadet Commander: C/1 st Lt Jonathan Salazar 5. EXECUTION. Unless otherwise instructed, staff members are to arrive no later than 1700 hrs., 14 October 2016 for in-processing. Participants are to arrive no earlier than 1900 hrs and no later than 2100 hrs on 14 October 2016 (exceptions may be made for those teams traveling with staff). Teams may receive permission for a late arrival if they are traveling a long distance; the escort must coordinate this with the Activity Director in advance. NOTE: Facility. A compulsory safety briefing will be held at 2100 hrs., 14 October 2016 at the old Dining ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. This activity will conclude at 1200 hrs., 16 October No early departures are permitted without authorization from the Activity Director. 6. ELIGIBILTY. Cadet participants for the Ultimate Cadet Challenge must have earned the Curry Achievement (C/Amn), have taken the General ES training (CAPT 116), and be a current CAP member in good standing. Senior member escorts must have completed Level I, the latest CPPT training, and be a current CAP member in good standing. It is the squadron commander s responsibility to ensure their personnel are eligible to participate in this activity. 7. PARTICIPANT/TEAM APPLICATIONS. Teams will consist of four (4) cadets and one (1) senior escort for supervision. One (1) alternate is authorized to attend this competition. 1. Activity Fee: $40.00 per participant ($ per team = 4 cadets + 1 escort). This fee includes lodging, meals on Saturday, t-shirt, and a challenge coin. If an alternate accompanies the team, it is an additional $40.00.

2 OPORD ~ UCC 16, Camp Blanding JTC ~ 1 August Each team must submit a complete team roster using the attached registration form (Attachment 4) no later than 1 October This form may be scanned and sent to the UCC 16 Admin Officer, Capt Art Stoutenburg, at astoutenburg@flwg.us. 8. ARRIVAL & IN-PROCESSING. An entry authority list will be provided to the Provost Marshal s Office a week prior to the activity start. Vehicle operators must be prepared to present their CAP identification card and state issued driver s license to the entry controller upon arrival at Camp Blanding. Passengers may be asked to present their CAP identification card as well; be prepared to produce this if asked. Signs will be posted directing participants to the DFAC, which will also be used as the in-processing center. Please park safely along the street or in designated parking areas. Avoid parking on seeded areas. Each participant must complete and provide the following upon arrival at the activity: 1. FLWG Form 500, Wing Cadet Programs Activity Application (completed and SIGNED); 2. CAPF 160, CAP Member Health History Form; 3. CAPF 161, Emergency Information; 4. Camp Blanding JTC Liability Release Form For the convenience of each member, these forms may be scanned and sent in advance of the event to the UCC 16 Admin Officer, Capt Art Stoutenburg, at astoutenburg@flwg.us. Members must ensure they have received an acknowledgement that the forms have been received in their entirety. 9. STAFF APPLICATIONS. Staff members (Cadets and Senior Members) are needed to support the competition as timekeepers, recorders, event marshals, photographers, etc. Those interested must submit a formal request via to the UCC 16 Director (bkbarry@flwg.us) no later than 20 September Included in this request should be a brief resume of the member s experience and position(s) they are interested in. 1. Forms: Those selected for staff positions must complete the FLWG Form 500, CAP Forms 160 & 161, and the Camp Blanding JTC Liability Release Form. These may be scanned and sent to the Admin Officer, Capt Art Stoutenburg, at astoutenburg@flwg.us. These forms must be received no later than 1 October Members must ensure they have received an acknowledgement that the forms have been received in their entirety. 2. Activity Fee: The activity fee for staff is $ This is payable upon receiving notification of acceptance as activity staff. Please follow the instructions provided in the . This fee includes lodging, meals on Saturday, t-shirt and a challenge coin. Questions regarding the activity fee may be directed to the Finance Officer, Maj Doug Butler, at dbutler@flwg.us. 10. ALTERNATES. Teams are authorized to bring one (1) alternate with them to this event. This person shall provide logistical support to the team as directed by the team escort. Should a competition participant become injured or is taken ill, this individual can substitute for the affected team member. The Activity Director must approve all team substitutions. Once a substitution is made, the primary team member is no longer eligible to participate in the competition. 11. SPECTATORS. Due to security concerns at Camp Blanding JTC and insurance liability controls, spectators are limited to attendance at the Combat Dining-In on Saturday evening only. Any teams

3 OPORD ~ UCC 16, Camp Blanding JTC ~ 1 August wishing to have guests join them for Saturday evening s event must coordinate this with the Activity Director as soon as possible so that this can be cleared with the Provost Marshal s Office (Military Police). Guest meals are $10.00 per person, payable upon team registration. NOTE: Guests are the responsibility of the team hosting them. 12. TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES. Teams are responsible for the following tasks: 1. Transportation to/from/during activity unless prior arrangements are made. 2. Having a qualified senior member escort to provide oversight for all cadets on their team. 3. Following all CAP regulations and directives. 4. Ensuring proper conduct of all members of their team (to include sponsors and guests). 5. Bringing all required equipment to participate (unless prior arrangements are made). 6. Participating in clean-up operations to ready the facilities for return to the host unit. 13. CHALLENGE. Teams shall be evaluated in each of the following events: a. Uniform Inspection: Teams will be formed up and inspected in accordance with CAPM Teams are expected to look their best. Alternate uniforms can be used for Saturday s events. Team members will be in the same uniform. b. Written Examination: Teams are given a multiple-choice test that is based on general knowledge, chain of command, aerospace education, and leadership. Questions are derived from CAP Cadet Program study guides and CAP directives. c. Drill Evaluation: Teams are evaluated on their skills in drill and ceremonies, in accordance with AFMAN Depending on team scores, the event may end with a mass drill-down. d. 3-Mile Endurance Challenge and Leadership Reaction Course: Teams will be challenged to complete a 3 mile endurance run/jog/walk, broken into segments separated with leadership reaction activities to test each team s ability to work together to solve problems. Evaluation is time/task based. e. Emergency Services: Teams compete in two separate activities - first, a compass course to put each team s orienteering and navigation skills to the test, followed by a direction-finding challenge to track down a functioning Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Evaluation is time/task based. f. Obstacle Course: Teams are challenged mentally and physically on the Air Assault (obstacle) course. Evaluation will be based on satisfactory completion of the obstacles and the time taken to accomplish the course objectives. Please refer to Attachment 2 for a full breakout of the rules and scoring for each event. 14. EQUIPMENT. Teams are responsible for bringing all required equipment to perform in the challenge, as prescribed in this operations order. Please refer to Attachment 1 for the equipment list. 15. UNIFORMS. Civilian attire is authorized for travel, reporting, and in-processing on Friday evening and shall be in compliance with CAPM 39-1, para The Battle Dress Uniform (BDUs) or the Airman Battle Uniform (ABUs) is the uniform of the day for cadets on Saturday, 15 Oct 16. Team

4 OPORD ~ UCC 16, Camp Blanding JTC ~ 1 August members will be in the same uniform. ABUs/BDUs will be worn with sleeves up and in inspection order. Boots will be highly polished and broken in properly to avoid foot injuries. The uniform of the day for senior members is either the BDU/CFU or corporate working uniform (blue CAP polo with gray slacks/tactical pants). Uniform of the day for participants traveling back to their home squadron is at the discretion of the senior member in charge (team escort). 16. TRANSPORTATION. Transportation to and from the activity is not the responsibility of CAP and is provided as available. Privately-owned vehicles (POVs) traveling to and from this activity is performed strictly at the member s own risk (ref CAPR 77-1, para 6c and CAPR 52-16, para 8-10) and is not under CAP s direction and/or control. Depending on availability, transportation during the activity may be provided if requested one week in advance. Any cadet operating a privately-owned vehicle to the activity is required to have proof of insurance, current vehicle registration, and a valid state driver s license in their possession. Upon arrival, the vehicle will be secured in the parking area adjacent to the Post Exchange, and the keys turned in to the Activity Director for the duration of the activity. Please note that any POVs brought to the activity are at the member s own risk and they assume all responsibility for any loss/damage incurred to the vehicle while on Camp Blanding. Those operating a Corporate Owned Vehicle (COV or CAP Vehicle ) must have a valid state drivers license and current CAP driver s license on file. All vehicle operators must use a hands-free device while operating a cellular phone on Camp Blanding. Texting while the vehicle is in motion is strictly prohibited. All vehicle operators, especially those operating a COV, will obey all traffic laws and speed limits while on Camp Blanding. Drivers found not in compliance may be cited by the Military Police and could be subject to further disciplinary action depending on the violation. Smoking of any kind is not permitted in any CAP vehicle. Eating is also discouraged. Beverages should be limited to water only. Vehicle operators are responsible for ensuring CAP vehicles are clean and refueled upon return to their respective squadrons. 17. LODGING AND MEALS. As part of the activity fee, lodging will be provided in an open-bay style military barracks in the cantonment area adjacent to the Post Exchange. Participants are required to bring appropriate bed linens and blanket/sleeping bag and a pillow (if desired). Gender-specific latrines are located in a separate building to the rear of the barracks. Members are expected to use facilities consistent with their assigned gender at birth. Meals will be provided on Saturday and served in the dining facility (DFAC) located in the UCC cantonment area. The meal at the Combat Dining-In on Saturday evening will consist of a variety of meals ready-to-eat (MREs). Those with food allergies should make arrangements to bring their own food. Breakfast and lunch on Sunday is available at the restaurant located at the Conference Center on post. Use of the military DFAC during this activity is not authorized. 18. COMMUNICATIONS. Communication between staff members on Camp Blanding involves the use of assigned CAP radios and/or personal cell phones. Depending on approval from HQ CAP/DOKEF, staff members may be issued an ISR or VHF radio for use during this activity. Users must have completed ICUT and be familiar with their operation.

5 OPORD ~ UCC 16, Camp Blanding JTC ~ 1 August Certain areas (i.e., Air Assault Course, Orienteering, and LRC) are governed by Camp Blanding Range Control. Radios may be issued to the marshals of those activities, with specific requirements to check-in with Range Control at certain times. Marshals must comply with all Range Control instructions and follow established radio protocols. Members are advised that all issued radio equipment must be returned in the same condition from which they were issued. Members may be held financially responsible for any missing or damaged equipment. 19. DEPORTMENT. All members are expected to conduct themselves as professionals at all times. Customs and courtesies, dress and personal appearance guidelines, and the Cadet Honor Code will be strictly enforced. Those found to be disruptive or in violation of CAP directives are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from the activity. Transportation back to the member s home of record will be at the member s expense, and no refund of the activity fee will be issued. Senior members must be familiar with CAPR In accordance with the Florida Wing Commander s policy on cadet protection, there will be no bystanders. Any reasonable suspicion of abuse or boundary concerns must be reported immediately using the activity chain of command. All members, by virtue of their participation in this activity, hereby give their implied consent to be photographed by authorized public affairs staff and media personnel. Any photos, videos, or sound recordings produced may be used for any official purpose (i.e., recruiting, event recognition, social media, etc.). OPSEC/COMSEC best practices will be observed during this event. With the exception of the Public Affairs staff, members are not permitted to post any photos or information regarding this event on any social media entity (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram) until after the official conclusion of this activity. IAW CAPR 52-16, para 2-4 (c), cadets will not possess alcohol nor use any drugs that are prohibited under federal law, even if local law permits their use. Further, tobacco products and e-cigarettes are prohibited for cadets at CAP activities. Senior members are discouraged from using tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the presence of cadets. At no time will any senior member, regardless of duty status, consume alcoholic beverages during this activity. 20. SAFETY. The safety of all personnel and the safeguarding of all CAP/military/public assets and property will be the number one priority. As stated in Paragraph 5, a compulsory safety briefing will be provided at 2100 hrs., on Friday, 14 October Additional safety briefings shall be provided as necessary, especially when additional hazards are anticipated or identified. As a reminder, every participant is a safety officer. It is everyone s responsibility to be alert for hazards and/or situations that could either place members in peril or equipment at risk of being damaged or destroyed. It is also everyone s responsibility to sound the alarm and immediately halt the activity (i.e., Knock it off ) if such a condition exists. A zero tolerance policy will be enforced. Anyone found not complying with directions of the staff is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from the activity. Transportation back to the member s home of record will be at the member s expense, and no refund of the activity fee will be issued.

6 OPORD ~ UCC 16, Camp Blanding JTC ~ 1 August There will be at least two trained medical professionals on staff to assist in the event a member is injured or becomes ill during the activity. Each participant will be issued a Camp Blanding JTC Medical Evacuation Information Card upon in-processing, and they will be expected to have this on their person at all times. It contains information vital to the dispatch of fire and EMS support. The Activity Director and the Safety Officer have completed ORM to the Advanced level. All members will have completed basic ORM training, and all participating senior members will have completed (at a minimum) basic cadet protection policy training (CPPT). The Command and Safety staffs will have quick and easy access to the most current Safety Pyramid and understand how to use it. FLWG Fm 505, Activity Risk Assessment Tool, is contained in Attachment 3. Any mishap will be immediately reported IAW CAPR 62-2, FLWG Sup 1, Wing Emergency Notification Hotline. Posting of this Ops Order is acknowledgment that this reporting responsibility is understood and compliance is mandatory. B. KEITH BARRY, Capt, CAP Director, UCC 16

7 2016 Ultimate Cadet Challenge Equipment List NOTE: All items on this list are required unless otherwise specified. a. Team Equipment 1. One Direction Finder Must use LH series Little L-Per. (If team cannot procure a unit, contact the Activity Director.) 2. Compass (minimum of 1 compass per team) 3. Four reflective safety vests b. ABUs/BDU s 1. One set of clean and pressed ABU/BDU with all appropriate patches and grade insignia 2. Three tan, brown or black undershirts (as applicable) 3. One pair of well polished and broken-in boots All teams are expected to be in the same uniform & "inspection ready." c. Personal Items and Toiletries (Showering facilities are available) 1. Three pair of undergarments 2. Two pair athletic socks 3. Three pair black boot socks 4. One set of civilian clothing 5. Clothing to sleep in 6. All other required toiletries (Toothbrush, Shaving Gear, Soap, shower shoes, etc.) d. Other Items 1. Sleeping Gear (Either bed linens, or sleeping bag and pillow beds provided) 2. Hydration Gear (Camelbak recommended) 3. Two black pens 4. One pair of running shoes 5. All required forms (refer to Section 6 of the Ops Order) e. Optional Items 1. Cadets are strongly discouraged from bringing personal electronic devices. They are not prohibited except during duty hours; however, Civil Air Patrol, the Florida Wing, and the staff of the Ultimate Cadet Challenge accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of these items. 2. Additional uniform and boots for obstacle course/lrc/orienteering competition 3. Face Paint (For Combat Dining-In) f. Medication All medications (including over-the-counter items) must be in their original containers. Pharmacy labeled containers with individual s name, medication name, and dispensing instructions. All medications must be presented during in-processing at the activity location. Attachment 1

8 FLORIDA WING ULTIMATE CADET CHALLENGE Competition Rules Purpose. The Florida Wing Ultimate Cadet Challenge is a skills competition designed to test cadets in all areas of Civil Air Patrol s missions. Teams of four cadets compete for the title of Ultimate Cadet against others in the Florida Wing. Events include an Emergency Services activity, obstacle course, written examination, uniform inspection, drill evaluation, and leadership reaction courses. The event concludes with a Combat Dining-In. Structure. Teams consist of four (4) cadets and one (1) senior member escort. Scoring. For each event, teams are ranked first through last. The first place team receives one point for that event, the second place team receives two points, the third place team three points, etc. The team with the lowest number of total points is declared the winner. Events. Teams will compete in a total of six events: Drill Evaluation. Assembled in 2 x 2 formations with the commander at the front right of the formation, teams are assessed on basic stationary and marching movements. Teams are ranked according to the number of commands completed satisfactorily minus the number of penalties (highest raw score for this event receives first place). Written Examination. Teams are given a written examination on CAP general knowledge. Teams shall be ranked according to the number of questions answered correctly (highest raw score for this event receives first place). Questions are derived from the following sources: Chain of Command Learn to Lead, Volumes I and II Aerospace Dimensions, Modules 1-5 CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual AFMAN , Drill and Ceremonies CAPM 52-18, Cadet Physical Fitness Program CAP history CAPR 60-3, CAP Emergency Services Training and Operational Missions Uniform Inspection. Teams will be inspected per CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual. Teams are ranked according to the total number of infractions accrued (lowest raw score for this event receives first place). There is no restriction on cadets bringing an additional set of ABUs/BDUs/combat boots to change into for the other events. Team members must be in the same uniform; teams not in compliance will be disqualified. Attachment 2

9 Endurance Run. Each team will begin at the Starting Line and run one lap around the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC), stopping in front of the first LRC station. They will perform that station of the LRC, which challenges the cadets to think critically in solving problems and overcoming obstacles. Teams will then run another lap around the entirety of the LRC, stopping at the next station and completing it. This continues until 3 laps and 4 stations have been completed. Each LRC station plus its preceding mile has a 25-minute time limit. Teams are ranked according to the combined time to complete all five blocks (lowest time for this event receives first place). Each team member must complete the mile before the team can begin solving the next station and before the final finish time is recorded. Obstacle Course. Each team will run through the Air Assault (obstacle) course. Teams may not move on to the next obstacle until all team members have finished the current obstacle. Teams are ranked according to the time it takes the last team member to complete all obstacles and cross the finish line (lowest time for this event receives first place). Emergency Services. Teams participate in two separate activities designed to challenge their land navigation skills. Teams are ranked according to their combined time to complete the direction finding course and the orienteering course (lowest time receives first place). - Direction Finding. Using an L-PER, teams will attempt to locate an emergency beacon (i.e., a practice ELT). Each team has a 20-minute time limit to locate and silence the beacon. Any team not successfully completing the search in less than 20 minutes will have a recorded time of 20 minutes. - Orienteering. At the start of the event, teams will be given a pace count and a heading. Using a compass, they will navigate through the course and find each checkpoint. Each checkpoint has a clue and another pace count and heading. The time limit for this activity is 20 minutes. All clues must be reported to the judge before time is stopped. Teams that do not report all of the clues correctly within 20 minutes will have a recorded time of 20 minutes. (Current as of 9 July 2015) 2

10 FLORIDA WING CADET PROGRAMS ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL ACTIVITY (i.e. Winter Encampment) ORM ASSESSMENT FOR (i.e. Bldg/Activity/Event/etc) ACTIVITY DATE(S) INITIAL ASSESSMENT DATE PAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Complete one form for each building to be used and for each activity (i.e. Obstacle Course, Rocketry, Drill Area, Classroom, Billeting, etc). List all potential hazards. The order hazards are listed does not matter. ORM Process: 1) Analyze the hazards 2) assess the risks 3) analyze the risks 4) determine control measures 5) implement risk controls 6) supervise. The 6-step ORM process is broken down in the table below to aid in tracking and implementing risk mitigation. For best results, use honest assessments and a common sense, realistic approach to risk. The more specific the assessment, the more accurate and effective the safety program. The matrix below incorporates the 6-step process into a usable table for tracking and implementing ORM. HAZARD List all potential hazards. The order listed does not matter. (i.e. uneven steps, unsecured wires, standing water, wet floors/slipping, hard to see items, etc) 1 FREQUENT PROBABILITY SEVERITY SCORE Calculate using risk matrix LIKELY OCCASIONAL SELDOM UNLIKELY CATASTROPHIC CRITICAL MODERATE NEGLIGIBLE (1-20) each RISK MITIGATION Summarize the control options to be used to mitigate the risk/hazard. Be descriptive enough so future safety officers can use the assessment and implement these control measures. (i.e. Engineer, Guard, Limit Exposure, Train/Educate, Warn, Rehabilitate, or DO NOT CONDUCT) OF RISK PROBABILITY MATRIX Frqnt Lkly Ocsnl Sldm Unlkly Catsphc Critl Modt Negldbl SEVERITY SUPERVISORY NOTES Make notes regarding how well the employed control measures are working and note improvements/changes or when a control measure fails or requires reevaluation. CC APPROVAL* REMARKS FLWG Form 505, 4 Dec 10 TOTAL: RISK SCORE APPROVAL: >15 individual hazard Activity CC >50 total hazard score Activity CC 25<49 total Activity SE, <24 Cadet SE SAFETY OFFICER CERTIFICATION SAFETY OFFICER DATE OPR: FLWG/CP Attachment 3

11 Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol 2016 Ultimate cadet challenge October 2016 Camp Blanding JTC, Florida TEAM REGISTRATION FORM Team Name: Squadron: Charter Number: Team Escort: Team Member: Team Member: Team Member: Team Member: Alternate Team Member: (OPTIONAL) DETAILS Registration Fee: $40 per participant (including Senior Members) All members must be in good standing Cadets must have passed the Curry Achievement by 30 Sept 16 Cadets must have taken the General ES Training (CAPT 116) Senior Members must have completed Level I and CPPT training Cadets must have passed the Curry Achievement by 30 Sept 16 Plan accordingly arrival time is between hrs. Questions/concerns? Refer to the Operations Order Submit this form to Capt Art Stoutenburg at astoutenburg@flwg.us REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 October 2016 Attachment 4