DES MOINES CENTRAL CAMPUS JROTC

“Red Bull Battalion”

1800 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

(515) 242-7315

www.ccjrotc.org

ATOW-KJIA-CC 17 May 2012

MEMORANDUM FOR All Concerned

SUBJECT: 12th

Annual Jean Kaplan Memorial Red Bull Raider Challenge

1. Purpose: The purpose of this letter is to publish the events, guidance and sequence of

events for the 12th

Annual Jean Kaplan Memorial Red Bull Raider Challenge hosted by the

Des Moines Central Campus JROTC Red Bull Battalion and the Iowa Army National

Guard (IANG). This event will be held on 29 September 2012 at Camp Dodge in Johnston,

Iowa.

2. Scope: This letter is applicable to all JROTC units participating in this event.

3. General:

a. Entry Requirements:

(1) Teams will consist of a 9-member team (8 will participate in an event at a

time).

(2) Entry fee will be $125.00 per team.

b. Events will include: The Army Physical Fitness Test (Modified), 1- Rope Bridge,

Biathlon, 10-KM Road March, Raider Challenge Course, 1-Mile Ruck Run and a

Land Navigation Course. Guidance and descriptions of these events are attached.

In the event of any and all ties, the 10-KM Road March will be the tie breaker.

c. Judging: Non-commissioned Officers from the IANG and ROTC Cadets from Iowa

State University will serve as evaluators.

d. Awards:

(1) Team: 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd place trophies will be awarded to teams in each

major event. 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd place overall team trophies will be awarded.

Overall winner will take the traveling trophy home.

(2) A medal will be awarded to each member on the 1st through 3

rd place

overall teams.

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CENTRAL CAMPUS

Step up to the challenge!

SUBJECT: 12th

Annual Jean Kaplan Memorial Red Bull Raider Challenge cont.

(3) All cadets will receive a certificate of participation.

e. Logistics:

(1) Check-in will be in Building S-53

(2) Bunks and showers are available in BLDG S-53 for teams wishing to

arrive the night before. There are separate bays for males and females.

(3) The hosting unit will provide meals on the day of competition: The IANG

will provide a catered breakfast and pizza and pop after the closing ceremony.

The host school will provide MRE/Heater Meal for lunch.

4. Our number one priority during this event will be safety. Our number two priority is to

have fun and share camaraderie. Anytime we can get JROTC Cadets together is a great training

day.

5. POC this memo is 1SG (Ret.) Steve Cockrell at Office (515) 242-7796,

Cell (641) 218-8183 and FAX (515) 242-7790 or e-mail stephen.cockrell@dmschools.org.

6. Thank you.

STEPHEN D. COCKRELL

1SG (Ret.), USA

Army Instructor

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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

12TH

Annual Jean Kaplan Memorial Red Bull Raider Challenge

282000SEP12 Commanders’ Call

290530SEP12 Movement to Freedom Center

290545SEP12 APFT

290730SEP12 Breakfast, issue lunch rations, prep time and move out to 10 KM start point. Teams

must be cleared of the billets before they leave for the 10 KM Road March.

290850SEP12 Teams report to the 10 KM Road March SP. First team will depart at 0900 and the

rest of teams will be staggered 2 minutes apart. Upon completion of the road march, teams will go

immediately either to the 1 Rope Bridge or the Biathlon.

291500SEP12 Closing and award ceremonies

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES:

Someone will be at BLDG S-53 to register teams throughout the day and evening hours of

the 28th

and up until 30 minutes prior to the APFT event.

At commanders call each team leader will draw a number from a container. This will be the

team’s number throughout the event and will determine their order in the rotation. Teams

will draw in order of distance they traveled. Longest distance traveled drawing first.

Upon completion of Closing Ceremony, pizza and pop will be served.

Registration can be done by mail or in person prior to the APFT event.

Each cadet must have release forms complete and signed prior to competing.

(Encl. #2 & 2A)

Uniform for this event is ACU complete. For the APFT, cadets will wear ACU undershirt

or team t-shirts, belt, ACU trousers and boots.

Teams must bring two reflective road guard vests, canteens/web belts or camelbacks, a

rucksack, compass and rope bridge equipment.

Vehicles will be parked in the lot adjacent to the 1-Rope Bridge site and teams will walk to

events.

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DES MOINES CENTRAL CAMPUS JROTC

12TH

ANNUAL JEAN KAPLAN MEMORIAL

RED BULL BATTALION

RAIDER CHALLENGE

REGISTRATION FORM

SCHOOL: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

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PHONE: _________________ FAX: __________________E-MAIL: ______________________

INSTRUCTOR: ___________________________________

TEAM MEMBERS

NAME (FIRST, LAST MI) GENDER

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PLEASE SUBMIT THIS ALONG WITH YOUR RELEASE FORMS AND ENTRY FEE AT

REGISTRATION. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CENTRAL CAMPUS JROTC.

Encl. #1 (Team registration Form)

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COVENANT NOT TO SUE

OFF CAMPUS TRAINING AND PRACTICAL FIELD/HIGH RISK TRAINING

________________________________________________________________________ DATA REQUIRED FOR PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

1. Authority: Title 10, U.S. Code 2301. 2. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE (S): To release the U.S. Government, the host

institution and the state in which said institution is located from liability for injury, death, or damages for JROTC

cadets participating in voluntary off-campus training programs, practical field and high risk training. 3. ROUTINE

USES: Normal personnel actions. Disclosures of information may be provided to proper authorities in actions

regarding law enforcement, legal actions as a result of injury or death, and investigations of accidents resulting from

such voluntary off-campus training, practical field, and high risk training. 4. MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY

DISCLOSURE AND EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION: Voluntary. Failure to

complete form will disqualify JROTC cadet from participating in specific voluntary training exercises.

I,___________________________________, residing at__________________________

(Type of Print full name) (Address)

______________________________________,_________________________________.

(City) (State)

do hereby agree that in consideration for being allowed to participate in the Central Campus Raider Challenge

conducted by Central Campus JROTC Instructors and cadre and members of the Iowa National Guard on 2 and 3

October 2009, an Army supervised activity, and whereas I am dong so entirely on my own initiative, risk and

responsibility; and being fully aware of the risks adhering to this type of training, I hereby RELEASE AND

DISCHARGE FOREVER, the United States Army, the State of Iowa and Des Moines Central Campus and all of its

officers, agents and employees, acting officially or otherwise, from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of

action, on account of myself or on account of any injury to me which may occur from any cause during said activity or

continuances thereof, and I do further covenant and agree to hold the said Government of the United States, the State of

Iowa and Des Moines Central Campus blameless for any and all damages I may cause either intentionally or through

my negligence.

________________________________________ _________________________________________

Typed/Printed Name of Parent or Guardian if Signature of Parent of Guardian if Participant

Participant is a Minor is a Minor

_________________________________________ ________________________________________

Relationship to Cadet Date

WITNESSED BY:

________________________________________ _______________________________________

Age/ Period Covered

________________________________________

Signature of Cadet

Encl. #2 (Covenant Not To Sue) ATCC Form 145-14-2R, Apr 96

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Statement of Physical Condition For: DES MOINES CENTRAL CAMPUS JROTC

“Red Bull Battalion”

1800 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

(515) 242-7315

www.ccjrotc.org

Cadet’s Name:

School:

Team:

To the best of my knowledge, my son/daughter/ward is in good physical condition. Participation in

the Jean Kaplan Memorial Red Bull Raider Challenge Raider Challenge, in my opinion, will not

have an adverse effect on his/her health and well-being. I will inform his/her JROTC Instructor of

any changes.

OR

My son/daughter/ward has a history of: (please list or if none, so state)

______________________________________________________________________

Heart problems, Asthma, Overweight, Sinus, Rheumatic Fever, Ear Infections, Headaches,

Stomach Problems,

______________________________________________________________________

or other ailments, and is on

____________________________________________________________ medication.

He/she is allergic to ___________________________________________________ medication.

NOTE: Students that are found to have previous history of any type of illness, past injury, and/or

symptoms of suspected medical ailment, will be returned home if treatment is needed or desired.

______________________________ ______________________________

(Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Signature of JROTC Instructor)

Encl. 2A

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BIATHLON

TASK: All team members will line up behind the start/finish line. On the command of “GO”, the

clock will start and the first team member runs around the course carrying a 5 KG medicine ball

back to the starting line where they will put the ball down and throw one dart (at a distance of

approximately 10 feet and a height of 5’ 8” at the bulls eye) at their team target. After throwing the

dart, the first team member will run back around the course to the start/finish line and hand off the

ball to the second team member. The second team member runs the course to the firing line,

throws one dart and runs the course to the start/finish line and hands off the ball to the third team

member. This process will continue until all eight team members have thrown one dart. The time

will stop when the eighth team member crosses the finish line.

CONDITIONS:

1. Uniform: The assigned uniform for the entire event (ie, ACUs, Cap, Pistol Belt with

Canteen, etc.)

2. Rucksack: May be left at the start/finish line during this event.

3. Weight: Each team member will carry a 5 KG medicine ball from the start/finish line to the

firing line and bring the ball back from the firing line to the start/finish line. Each ball will weigh 5

KG.

4. Dart: Will be stationary at the firing/throwing line.

STANDARDS:

1. Official Team Time: Will be from the command of “GO” until the eighth team member

crosses the finish line plus any penalty time added.

2. Scoring of Targets: Each dart will be scored 0-10 points. Maximum score for a team is 80

points. Darts that hit the target, but don’t stick will be scored as a 0. After each dart thrower throws

at the target, the target will be replaced prior to the next person arriving. All dart targets will be

retained for verification after each team completes the event.

3. Penalties:

a. Dropped Equipment (ie, ACU Cap, Canteen, etc): 10 seconds added to the overall time

for each item. This INCLUDES dropping the medicine ball.

b. Forgetting a ball: If the next runner steps out of the start box without having received the

ball, 30 seconds will added for taking off without the ball. The handoff MUST occur within the

start box.

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c. Targets: Each point dropped/missed is one second added to the overall time. For

example: Max score is 80. If a team’s total score is 60, then 80 minus 60 equals 20. 20 seconds is

added to the overall time.

5. Winner: The team with the shortest time wins. If one or more teams have the same time,

then the winners will be decided by the team scores from the targets.

NOTE: SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

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DART TARGET

Encl. #3 (Biathlon)

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1-ROPE BRIDGE

1. This is a timed, event. The team crossing an obstacle IAW instruction in the fastest time will be

the winner.

2. Each team must properly construct a one-rope bridge using the proper knots and equipment.

3. The time will start went the grader says “GO” and the time will stop when all team members

have crossed the obstacle, all knots on the one-rope bridge have been untied, and all team

members Swiss-seats and Aussie seats have been untied.

4. The lane grader will establish the boundaries and answer any questions prior to evaluating the

team.

5. Requirements:

a). Far-side anchor must have at a minimum two (2) round turns and two (2) half hitches.

b). Near-side anchor: any safe transport system.

c). All team members must wear properly constructed Swiss-seats with locking snap-links.

The only persons exempt from wearing a Swiss-seat are the anchors. They can wear an

Aussie seat. They must be clipped in when crossing the obstacle.

d). Every member of the team must cross the obstacle or risk being forfeited in this event.

e). A non-anchor cadet must carry the rucksack across the bridge.

f). After crossing each cadet must remove their Swiss-seats and anchors must remove their

Aussie seats before the time is stopped.

6. Penalties:

a). A thirty (30) second penalty will be assessed for every knot improperly tied.

b). A thirty (30) second penalty will be assessed for every member of the team that crosses

the obstacle and touches the ground, or any part of their equipment touches the ground.

c). A thirty (30) second penalty will be assessed for every member crossing the restricted

boundary established by the lane grader.

d). A ten (10) second penalty will be assessed for every equipment drop while negotiating

the obstacle (ie, headgear, canteen).

NOTE: Cadets will report to evaluator at a briefing point. The bridge rope will be packed

in the rucksack. Swiss seats will be affixed to cadets such as in the manner they carry them

on the 10 KM Road March (whatever your standard is). Once the briefing is complete

teams will be given the command “GO”. At that time the team will immediately go into

action and cross the bridge. Time will stop when all cadets and equipment have crossed the

obstacle, all knots are removed from the main bridge rope, and all the cadets’ Swiss-seats

and Aussie seats have been removed.

Encl. #4 (Rope Bridge)

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10 KILOMETER ROAD MARCH

1. Uniform will be ACU, boots, pistol belt, and canteen, with canteen full of water. Each team will

have two reflective vests and carry their rope bridge equipment

2. All eight-team members will finish together within a 10-meter mark on the ground and in full

and proper uniform.

3. Members crossing the finish line without all members within the 10-meter mark will be assessed

5 minutes to their time for each member outside the mark.

NOTE:

Safety is always our #1 priority.

Start point is adjacent to 1-Rope bridge site.

All non-vested team members will stay in between cadets with road guard vests

There will be guides and water points along the route

Instructors are authorized on the course

Encl. #5 (10 Kilometer Road March)

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MODIFIED ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

1. This event will be a conducted IAW with TC 3-22.20 The events will include:

Push-ups

Sit-ups

1- Mile Run

2. Standards will be scored IAW the 17-21 age group

3. Scorecards will be issued out at registration and will become the responsibility of the team

captains. Ensure they are filled out IAW to instructions and that they are brought to the

APFT.

4. Uniform: ACU or team t-shirt, ACU trousers w/belt and boots.

NOTE:

Instructions will not be read prior to start. Ensure cadets are familiar with push-up and

sit-up standard IAW TC 3-22.20.

Modification: 1-mile run times will be doubled and calculated as so.

Max score is 300.

Encl. # 6 (APFT)

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RAIDER SKILLS COURSE

1. This is a timed event. Teams will be ranked in this event according to lowest times.

Lowest total time averaged in all course events being 1st place.

2. Upon the start command teams will move out on the course carrying assigned equipment

and a weighted litter (approximately 100 lbs.) and an additional rucksack issued at start

point. Teams will negotiate several obstacles to include: inverted wall, island hopper etc.

3. Throughout the course, teams will encounter stations where they will have to perform skills

of strength, endurance, accuracy and knowledge. Penalty and bonus seconds will be added

to course run time according to performance of team at each station. Stations will include:

Ball Throw

Board Walk

Knot tying

Rope Climbing

HUMMV Pull

Pipe sit-ups/bench press

4. Time will end when team crosses finish line with all equipment.

5. This event will be held on the Camp Dodge Confidence Course.

6. Uniform for this event is ACU with pistol belt and canteen.

RAIDER SKILLS COURSE STATIONS

BALL THROW

1. At this station there will be a container with 8 standard softballs. Each team member will

take one softball and from behind a barrier, one person at a time, will throw the baseball on

one knee at a 10-meter circle approximately 25 meters from the barrier.

2. In the center of the circle will be a large trash receptacle and 3 randomly placed silhouettes.

3. Seconds will be deducted from each team’s score when:

a. a ball lands in the 50-gallon drum (-60 seconds)

b. a ball hits a silhouette (-20 seconds)

c. a ball remains in the circle (-10 seconds)

4. Seconds will be added to team score when a ball does not land in circle (+10 seconds)

NOTE: Ball that hits silhouette and bounces out of circle still counts as -20 seconds.

KNOT TYING

1. At this station each team member will tie one of the following knots:

Bowline, Double Fisherman’s, Prusik, Square, Double Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch,

Figure Eight Slipknot and Butterfly.

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2. Each team member will randomly draw a card with one of the above knots on it. It will be

the responsibility of the team member to correctly tie that knot. Individual must tie his or

her own knot.

3. Thirty (+30) seconds will be added on to team score for each incorrect knot.

ROPE CLIMB

1. At this station all members of the team will be required to climb a 25-foot rope. Team members

may assist as long as their feet do not leave the ground.

2. Penalties: 2 Minutes will be added to course run time for each member who fails to comply

with instructions in above requirements.

BOARDWALK

1. Team will be on 2 each 2x12’s with ropes attached to each end. Team will walk on these boards

approximately 25 meters. Teams will action boardwalk upon encountering them.

2. Penalties: A ten (10) second penalty will occur each time a member(s) of the team steps of

board. Team will restart at the point of touch.

HUMMV RELOCATION

1. Team will secure all equipment in rear of HUMMV. All team members will pull the HUMMV

from the front. Distance is approximately 100 meters. Team will perform these actions upon

encountering the vehicle. When front bumper crosses end point, team will secure their equipment

and continue the course.

PIPE SIT-UPS/BENCH PRESS

1. There will be two PVC pipes filled with sand. Teams will divide into two groups of four.

Simultaneously (for 1 minute), one group will do sit-ups the other bench presses on their back.

There will be personnel there to help each group get situated. For each repetition there will be

1 second subtracted from total course time.

Encl. # 7 (Raider Skills Course)

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COMPASS COURSE

1. The compass course will be scored for time and accuracy.

2. Teams will have 30 minutes from the time they leave the start point to find 5 points.

3. Teams will be given distance, direction and a lensetic compass. Teams may use their own

compasses if they so desire.

4. It is important that teams know their 100 meter pace count on level terrain prior to the start of

this event. There will be no time or place to calculate pace count before this event.

5. In the event of a tie (accuracy), time will be the tie breaker.

Encl. # 8 (Compass Course)

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1-MILE RUCK RUN

1. Uniform will be ACU, boots, pistol belt, and canteen, with canteen full of water.

2. Time will begin on the command "GO." and time will stop when the last team member crosses

the finish line.

3. Penalties: 5 minutes assessed to end time for finishing without all equipment started with.

NOTE:

Start/finish point is on the North side of the Camp Dodge 1-mile running track.

Start/finish point can be found by traveling South on the trail behind the rappel tower.

Teams will carry 4 rucksacks with them on course; one being their rope bridge rucksack

and 3 rucksacks (weight approximately 30 lbs.) issued at start/finish point.

Encl. #9 (1-Mile Ruck Run)

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