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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY JUNIOR ROTC INSTRUCTOR GROUP

SODDY-DAISY HIGH SCHOOL

618 SEQUOYAH ACCESS ROAD

SODDY-DAISY, TENNESSEE 37379-8743

 

 

01 December 2003

 

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SUBJECT:  OP PLAN 1-04 of the 6th Annual Ultimate Marauder Competition.

 

  1. PURPOSE.  Soddy-Daisy High School and Venturing Crew 2216 will conduct the 6th annual Ultimate Marauder competition on 10-12 September 2004, at Skymont Boy Scout Reservation, near Altamont, Tennessee.

 

  1. SCOPE:  This competition is designed to:

 

    1. Offer cadets an opportunity to participate in physically and mentally challenging adventures with fun activities.

 

    1. Promote a competitive, CAN DO team spirit among the participants.

 

    1. Provide for the continuing development of physical fitness.

 

    1. Enhance self-confidence and self-esteem among the participants.

 

    1. Foster the development of respect and friendship among the participants from the various schools.

 

  1. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

 

    1. Ultimate Marauder teams will compete in 7 events.  A brief description of each event follows.

 

                  (1) Cross Country Search and Rescue.  The entire team must negotiate a predetermined route, master several obstacles, and retrieve equipment and medical supplies along the way.  The team with the best time, and least amount of penalties will be the winner. In case of a tie, the team leaders from the teams that are tied for first place will go head to head on the course.  Best time wins.

 

(2).  One Rope Bridge.  Each Marauder team will construct two (2) one-rope bridges.  The total time of both bridges will count.  Teams must furnish their own seats and snap links.  The rope for the bridges will be furnished. In case of a tie, the teams will go in a head-to-head race, on the second rope bridge site.

 

(3).  Canoe Race.  Each Marauder team will compete in the Canoe Race.  The entire team will compete in the race and will use its combined time for a team score.  The team with the least amount of time will be the winner. The competitors will have to exit the water and then launch again and return to the start point. The Canoe Race will be conducted as a regular rotation event.  In case of a tie between several teams, the tiebreaker will be decided by a head to head race between one, two-person team from each team, which is tied.

 

(4).  Obstacle Course.  Each Marauder team will compete on a 12-event obstacle course.  The combined times of the team members will be added, with penalties to have a teams time.  The team with the lowest amount of NO GOS will be the winner.  Time will be the tiebreaker if needed.

 

(5).  Land Navigation/Compass Course. The entire Marauder team will compete in the Land Navigation/Compass Course.  The Land Navigation/Compass Course will be conducted during daylight hours on Saturday. The winner will be the team with the combined, most GOs.  In the event of a tie between some teams, the tie will be broken by taking the combined times of the entire team. The team must be divided into 4, two-person teams.

 

(6).  Written Map Test. The entire Marauder team will take the 25-question, written map test.  The map test will be administered in the Dining Room. The Map Test will be administered on Friday and Saturday evenings. Winner will be the team with most combined, correct answers.

 

(7).  The Gauntlet.  The entire Marauder team will compete in the Gauntlet event. This event. The team will be separated by one-minute intervals, and will complete a ¾ mile course, and will attempt 12 different tasks. These tasks include, knot tying, rope climb, rope swing, sand bag carry, chin-ups, dressing a wound, baseball toss, and

orienting a map and a compass

 

  1. GENERAL INFORMATION.

 

  1.   This facility is owned and operated by the Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  Please adhere to all rules and regulations.  These will be given during the briefing, but to mention a few:

 

    1. No one is authorized to ride in the rear/back of a pickup truck.  All riders must be inside the cab.

 

    1. No vehicles will be allowed inside the main camp, once everything has been offloaded and all vehicles are returned to the parking lot. 

 

    1. Ranger Campbell will give his briefing Friday night, as to the other rules and safety factors.

 

    1. Entry Fee.  There will be an entry fee of $75.00 per Marauder Team.  This entry fee must accompany the Registration Form found in Annex A.  The Registration Form and fees must be received no later than 10 May 2004.  Please make all checks payable to Venture Crew 2216.

 

    1. Bivouac Sites.  We will utilize the Boy Scout established campsites.  You will need to bring your own tents.  There is a latrine and potable water in each site, along with sufficient firewood in the area.  DO NOT cut any live trees.

 

    1. Trophies.  Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each event.  Trophies will also be awarded to the top three overall teams.  Trophies will also be awarded to the top two/three female teams, depending on the amount of female teams.  Individual awards will be given to the top 3 male and females, participating in the Obstacle Course., and the Gauntlet.

 

    1. Food.  There will be a concession stand operational throughout the competition.  We are limited as to what we will be serving. 

 

    1. All Marauder teams will consist of 08 members.  (You may bring 10 but only 8 may compete in each event.  The extra may be used at any time to replace an injured team member.

 

    1. A complete, detailed LOI will be mailed upon receiving you Registration Form and Entry Fees.

 

    1. The phone number at the Boy Scout Camp is (931) 692-2543.  This is the Rangers residential phone, so please use discretion when using it.

 

    1. Sign in begins at 1200 hours on 10 September 2004.  All times used throughout this Op Plan and the Op Order (LOI) will be Central Time.  Also, there will be no events on Sunday.

 

 

  1. Once again, we plan to have a fully operational dining room, which seats about 250 cadets.  We will be serving dinner Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday.  The cost of the meals will be $20.00 per person eating in the dining room.  Tables will be designated for each team.  Please mention on the Registration Form if you plan to eat in the Dining Room, and the approximate number of adults that will accompany your team (s).  If you do plan to eat in the dining room, please include your payment along with your registration form.  This is the only way to have a table reserved for your team.

 

 

  1. We can only take the first 42 teams who send in their registration forms.  Please do not ask to enter more, and you may only bring two teams per school.  You may ask to bring another team, and I will keep you posted concerning space for extra teams, after the deadline has been passed.

 

 

If you have any questions concerning this competition, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

    1. Soddy-Daisy High School  (423) 332-8828 ext. 3019
    2. Home:  (423) 842-8780
    3. Email:  Sarge007@comcast.net.
    4. Competition Website Message Board https://ultimatemarauder.tripod.com/sdhs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edward R. Barnes                         

MSG (RET) USA                           

Army Instructor                                   

 

Annex A:  Registration Form

Annex B:  Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annex A, to Op Plan for the 6th Annual Ultimate Marauder Competition.

 

REGISTRATION FORM

 

TO: SODDY-DAISY HIGH SCHOOL

JROTC DEPARTMENT

ATTN: MSG BARNES

618 SEQUOYAH ACCESS ROAD

SODDY-DAISY, TENNESSEE, 37379-8743

 

 

  1. Please make all checks payable to:  Venture Crew 2216.

 

  1. Our school will/will not attend the Ultimate Marauder Competition on 10-12 September 2004.

 

  1. We will be bringing _________ male/mixed teams, and ______ female teams.

 

  1. Enclosed is a check for $__________________ to cover the entrance fees for each team.

 

      5.   Name and address of school:  _________________________________________

 

                                                            _________________________________________

 

                                                            _________________________________________

 

                                                            _________________________________________

 

     6.     Phone number:                      __________________________________________

 

     7.    FAX number:                         __________________________________________

 

     8.    Email address:                       __________________________________________

 

9.Our JROTC has an Explorer Post and the Number is          ___________________

 

  1. Our teams would like to eat in the Dining Room.  Y     N

 

 

  1. We will have _______ adults accompanying our teams.

 

12.  Enclosed is a check for $___________ to cover the cost of meals.

 

 

 

 

  1. The deadline for entry fees is 10 May 2004.  The last day for a refund is 10 May 2004.

 

  1. T-Shirts will be available for this competition.  The cost will remain in the $10.00 - $12.00 range.  A copy of the design and cost will be sent to you upon receiving the final proof from the T-shirt people.

Annex B, to OP PLAN 1-04, (Warning Order)  for the 6th Annual Ultimate Marauder Competition

 

MENU                   TENATIVE AS OF NOW!

 

FRIDAY DINNER

 

SPAGETTI

SALAD

KOOL AID

COOKIES

 

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

 

3 EGGS

2 SAUSAGE

2 BISCUITS

ORANGE JUICE

 

SATURDAY LUNCH

HAMBURGER & HOT DOG

CHIPS

GRANOLA BAR

POWER AID/KOOL AID

 

SATURDAY DINNER

LASAGNA

DINNER ROLLS

KOOL AID

SNACK

 

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

3 EGGS

2 SAUSAGE

2 BISCUITS

ORANGE JUICE