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CPT Simmons OIC [S2]

Combat Water Survival Training (CWST)

OPORD Brief

SSG Greenwald

NCOIC

PLAN

All MSI, MSII & MSII’s will be trained____________________________

MSIV instructors/assistant instructor have been notified ____________________________Date of training:031900DEC14_________________________

Z-center indoor pool is reserved    Are all resources will be coordinated with CDT Lowe _________________________  Risk Assessment?  

TRAIN THE TRAINERS

Trainers are not technically and tactically proficient  Trainers have understanding of the task, conditions, and standards.

References provided: TC 21-21.

RECONTHE SITE

ISSUEORDE

R25 NOV14

OPORD will be issued after LTC Godfrin approves training

Uniform for the training was sent out with the WARNO 

REHEARSEROC Drill NLT

19NOV14

EVALUATE THE

TRAININGConduct an AAR 

Were the training objective/standards met? 

Were the materials/training aids sufficient for the training? 

Brief AAR comments at c/BN staff meeting. 

Ensure all training results recorded and transmitted to S3 

RETRAIN

Review reference: TC 21-21

EXECUTECadre will supervise to ensure training.

Accountability before and after rotation.

Ensure everyone in proper uniform.

8 STEP TRAINING MODEL

12 NOV14

MIT Z-center indoor pool_____________ 

Site is perfect for CWST

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37°F Hi: 47°F Lo: 34°FPRECIP: 10%Gust: 7mph ESEILLUM : 54%

Average:

Wind Chill: 35°FHumidity: 60%

Wednesday: 03DEC14

Hi: 43°FLo: 31°F

Terrain: Pavement

Cover and Concealment: Warm indoor shaded area

Obstacles: Cars, potholes and uneven side walk when walking, sharp edges on bleachers, wet floors

It depends but it shouldn’t have a negative impact on training.

Sunrise: 0628 Sunset: 1624

BMNT: 0548 EENT: 1722

Weather

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I. SITUATIONa. Enemy Forces: None

b. Friendly Forces:

i. MIT Army ROTC cadre and staff

ii. Cadet staff

iii. Paul Revere BN

c. Attachments/detachments: MIT lifeguards

d. Area of Operations:

i. Zesiger Center indoor pool, MIT, Cambridge, MA

Situation

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II. MISSION

The Paul Revere Battalion conducts Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) at 1900 on 03DEC14 Vic MIT in order to test waterborne skills and develop confidence to survive in a combat water environment.

Mission

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III. EXECUTION

a. Commander’s Intent:

Purpose: To teach and test cadet’s confidence and skills needed to survive in a combat water environment.

Key tasks: Teach, train, assess and retrain.

End state: All Cadets passed CWST and develop confidence in their abilities to perform in an aquatic environment.

Execution

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Concept of the operation

Phase I: 27OCT14 – 02DEC14. all preparation leading up to CWST which includes issuing WARNO, OPORD, coordinating supply draw, gathering attendance, leader’s recon and ends with a ROC drill NLT 30NOV14.

Phase II: 031805DEC14. Begins with the arrival of cadets at MIT Paul Revere Battalion, accountability formation, movement to MIT Zesiger Center, safety briefing by c/NCOIC, and ends with demonstrations and instructions of all the CWST stations.

Phase III: begins with the 5min tread water station followed by rotations through the other CWST stations in the following order; 10min swim, 15M equipment swim, equipment removal, 3M drop and ends with drown proofing.

Phase IV: begins with final formation, reconsolidation, AAR, dismissal of cadets and concludes at c/BN staff meeting 090630DEC14.

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Execution

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Scheme of Maneuver

CWST Stations

1. Remedial swim Chua

2. 10 minute swim Dubin

3. 5 minute tread water Lowe

4. 3 Meter drop Bowlus* Larcom

5. 15 Meter Equip. swim Hamel* Costa

6. Equipment Removal Hodder

7. Drown/Water-proofing Perkins* Wilson *Swim Instructors  Recording Desk: Scopa Timekeeper for station rotation: Woudenberg

 

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• Task to Subordinates Units:

• Cadre: • Supervise 3m drop, 15m equipment swim, drown/ditch, remedial swimming, and drown proofing stations, 10

min swim test, and 5 min tread water.

• c/S-1• Attend CWST to maintain accountability of cadets• Get a by-name list of who will be attending NLT 30NOV14. • Consolidate a list of weak swimmers in need of remedial training and forward it to company commanders NLT

07NOV14.

• c/S-2• Supervise and coordinate all CWST tasks• c/OIC for (CWST).

• c/S-4• Attend CWST and maintain accountability of all equipment.• Coordinate supply draw and stage all items in Merrill Room NLT 021630DEC14.

• CO 1SG• Collect attendance and ensure weak swimmers train at their school swimming pool prior to (CWST).• Ensure all cadets have means of transportation to and from MIT and arrive on time ready to train.

• MSIV instructors• Review TC 21-21 (Water Survival Training) and prepare written instructions with demonstrator for assigned

CWST stations.• Ensure all cadets receive station color band upon successful completion of each station.• Give guidance to cadets to ensure quick and efficient movement from one CWST station to the next.

Execution

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Timeline (03DEC14)

Execution

031805DEC14: Cadet arrive at MIT ROTC building1815: Accountability formation 1820: Initial brief by BC LTC Godfrin1830: Movement to MIT Z-center1840: Movement complete1845: Safety brief by S21850: instruction/demonstrations of stations (15M swim, equipment removal & 3M drop)1900: 5min tread water (A co), 10min swim (B co)1900: Remedial swim training (weak swimmers)1930: Station rotation (15M swim, equipment removal by A co), (3M drop by B co)2035: All rotations complete, cadets move onto drown proofing individually 2100: Accountability, AAR and dismissal of cadets to locker area where they can shower and change into civilian clothes

Reports: SHARP violations, accountability at every rotation, all injuries

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Coordinating Instructions

• Uniform: Cadets will report to ROTC building (W59) in ACUs, worn in accordance to AR 670-1 with IPFU shorts worn underneath. Females will wear a one-piece swimsuit underneath their IPFU shorts. Cadets will bring a clean pair of running shoes, 2 clean pairs of socks, Army issued waterproof bag, a towel, soap, and a complete set of civilian clothes with an extra pair of shoes to change into after CWST. All items must be clean before entering the pool.

Execution

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Command and Signal:

Logistics:Class I: NoneClass VI: 1 Full canteen of water & Soap

Uniform: ACUs with IPFU shorts (bathing suit under IPFU shorts for female cadets). IMPORTANT- THE ACU MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY DIRT, MUD. Cadets will not be allowed in the pool with dirty ACU’s, shoes, etc. Cadets will also bring a pair of clean tennis shoes, as well as a waterproof bag, towel, and a complete change of civilian clothes.

Transportation: cadets will travel to and from MIT as per school transportation plan.

i. MIT Army ROTC cadre and staffii. SFC Westberg is NCOIC for this operationiii. c/S-2 c/CPT Simmons is OIC iv. c/SSG Greenwald is c/NCOIC

Controlv. Location of Commander: The commander will be at the

Zesiger Center indoor pool.

Signalvi. Primary method of communication is face-to-face.

Secondary is by phone.

Sustainment

Supply List

18 dummy rifles  1 roll 550 cord   1 CLS bag  1 Table Rubber bands (5packs, 5 different colors) 9 Radios 6 LBV 2 clip boards 6 ponchos

Emergency: MIT campus police can be reached by dialing 100 from a campus phone or (617) 253-1212

MEDEVAC will be made through 911. CLS Bag will be present and with CDT Murphy

Health System Support: Any safety issue or injury should be reported to any MSIV, who will in turn either report to cadre/lifeguards or take necessary action