SANDHURST 2017 Logistics and Transportation
Sandhurst 2017 Team Marking System Helmet Marking: The helmet, with chin strap fastened, will be worn at all times during the competition, except when a site specifically instructs the removal of it. The helmet will be marked in the following manner: The helmet will be marked on the front and back with blocked numerals 1.5 inches high centered on 2 inch masking tape cut 3 inches long, positioned centrally 1 inch above the helmet band. The exact size will not be judged, but adherence to the intent of displaying the team identification that can be seen at a distance will. A 2 COMPANY REGIMENT Foreign Teams, ROTC, and Service Academies will use same letter height to create their helmet marking
Sandhurst 2017 Uniform Standards Uniform. Uniforms and boots are to be properly fitted, clean, and serviceable. Camelbacks are authorized however will be in addition to the 2 Canteens in the inspection list. During execution of all tasks and throughout movement, all uniform items, to include LCE, will be worn as intended unless a site specifically states otherwise. Jacket and trousers will be as you wear them for the inspections. If the task calls for a modification of uniform or equipment, the change will be made at the site.
Sandhurst 2017 Equipment List Cadet and midshipmen teams will be provided a supply request form and the competition packing list. Teams are required to identify and request deficiencies to be supplied via their BTD LNO. The cadet teams must submit this form VIA their USMA sponsor NLT 10 MAR. External cadets and midshipmen will need to write in the quantity of each item that they will not be able to provide from their academy. Cadets and midshipmen will be provided a copy of the supply form to take home with them, if something changes and they want to add or subtract an item they will notify their LNO immediately with changes NLT 10 MAR. The LNO sponsor will assume direct responsibility for cadets and midshipmen s equipment prior to their arrival. The cadets and midshipmen will be required to assume responsibility by signing (assuming financial responsibility) a hand receipt for the equipment
Sandhurst 2017 Equipment Draw & Turn In Once finished with the competition, visiting cadets will be required to turn in ALL equipment signed for from their USMA Sponsor. The TAC LNO turn in equipment IAW the timings requested through the DMI S4 Supplies (consumables) will be drawn by the BTD LNO and signed from them by each team. Failure to clear your hand receipt will result in disqualification.
Sandhurst 2017 Arms Room Draw The armory is managed by Department of the Army civilians who have weekly set hours, therefore the daily weapons draw must be efficient. The Weapons draw schedule is To Be Determined (TBD) for the external training week and the competition, once known the cadet CSM will publish to all teams If the country s weapon surface danger zone capacity is greater than a standard NATO 5.56 caliber it cannot be included in the competition Foreign teams need to contact their consulate IOT determine how weapons will be shipped, i.e. bonded carrier, e.g. DHL. If a team needs weapons, needs to contact his TAC, submit a request to the armory. We recommend utilizing USMA M4s for the competition. BTD LNOs will need to be present for any External Team WPN draw during both the External Training Week and the competition. Every external team will provide the Armory with a MAL and return a signed MEMO with the weapon type and serial number (this must be provided by the external team in advance of arrival NLT 10 MAR)
Transportation Each team will be required to provide their own transportation for the week of the competition. Recommend that they rent vans at the airport that the team arrives at If external teams are shipping their AMMO please send it to this address: Attention: AMMO SUPPLY POINT Range 2, Route 293 If external teams are shipping their weapons please send them to this address: Attention: C/O (insert TAC LNO data) United States Military Academy 745 Brewerton Road, Washington Hall Basement West Point, NY 10996 If weapons are brought with external team members on the flight, the LNO must be notified immediately so they can coordinate with the MPs and submit all MEMOs LNOs must meet their respective teams prior to entering the security gate at USMA
AMMO Allocation Ammunition: If rounds are greater than 5.56 you must notify your LNO External Training: 60 rounds each Competition: 32 rounds each Pistol: 10 rounds each
Meals and Accommodation Meals All cadets will eat at the Cadet Mess unless they are in the field. Cadets will be provided MREs and supplements while in the field All team managers must self source their food Accommodation All visiting CDTs will be accommodated in their hosting BTD LNO s CO barracks. Team members will be dispersed through the CO sharing rooms with USCC CDTs. Any special considerations need to be raised to the BTD LNO prior to arrival at USMA Team Managers self funded accommodation. We recommend the Holiday in Express in Fort Montgomery, IHG Army Lodging, or Hampton Inn Central Valley.
Sustainment Team Contact Info MAJ John Peyerl Phone Number: 845 938 3593 Email:john.peyerl@usma.edu