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142d Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
2nd
QTR
NO SLACK Stakes!
“Operation: Rebel with a Cause”
Battalion Briefing
OIC: 1LT Phillips NCOIC: SFC Morales

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AGENDA
Introduction
References
Mission
CDR’s Intent
Key Tasks and Endstate
Scheme of Manuever
Lensatic Compass Course
Warrior Task Station 1
PLGR Course
Warrior Task Station 2
Orienteering Course
Warrior Task Station 3
PCI/ECP
Awards
Safety Brief
Questions

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References
JRTC & FP REG 385-1: Training Facilities Guide
JRTC & FP REG 385-5; Risk Assessment and Management
FM 3-25.26, Map Reading and Land Navigation, 30 AUG 06
FM 3-25.150, Combatives, 18 JAN 02
FM 21-20, Army Physical Fitness, update 1 OCT 98
STP 21-1-SMCT, Warrior Tasks Skill Level 1, OCT 06
Fort Polk Military Installation Map (ED: 2-DMA, Series: V785S)

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MISSION:
The 142d CSSB will conduct 2nd Quarter
“No Slack Stakes” squad competition on 4
April 2007 at Ft. Polk, LA in order to build
unit cohesion, foster morale and prepare
first line leaders and Soldiers for the rigors
of combat operations.

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CDR’s INTENT:
It is my intent to continue the 142d CSSB
squad level certification program. Training
will be enhanced by competition and
defined by warrior skills required in
combat to increase the survivability of
logistical Soldiers on today’s battlefield.

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KEY TASKS:
- Effectively plan, resource and execute training; incorporating
specific Army Warrior Tasks (AWT) throughout the operation
- Coordinate for maximum media coverage of the event
- Execute safe training IAW proper risk management
ENDSTATE:
2nd Quarter “No Slack Stakes” will harden the Soldiers, Squads and
Platoons of the 142d CSSB thru mentally challenging and physically
demanding training designed to build individual and unit confidence,
instill the competitive spirit and develop our Soldiers to be
successful in combat.

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Scheme of Manuever:
This operation will consist of 6 Phases.
Phase I: Pre-execution/Planning
Phase II: LEG 1—Compass and Land navigation AWT (MOVE)
Phase III: LEG 2—PLGR and First Aid AWT (COMMUNICATE)
Phase IV: LEG 3—Orienteering and Combat focused AWT (SHOOT)
Phase V: Award ceremony
Phase VI: Recovery

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3 APR 07
1300-1700—Squad registration in BN HQ Room
#109
Point Penalties???
YES! Failure to register OR changes to your
Squad after registration will result in a 100 point
deduction from your teams final score.

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3 APR 07
REGISTRATION:
Squads will provide SL and by name list of
Squad members as well as a Mobile phone
number as emergency contact info.
Squads will receive a Lensatic compass and
Hand-held ICOM radio.

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4 APR 07
0500—Support personnel arrive at Start Point and
begin event set-up
0600—Units form at the BDE Combatives Pit and
begin stretching
0615—Units receive final safety brief and course
orientation

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4 APR 07
0630—Course begins
1830—Cookout begins
1930—Projected Course completion

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4 APR 07
2000—Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
2030—Recovery begins; 100% sensitive items
accounted for, properly stored and reported to S3
prior to release to CO’s and 1SG’s

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Uniform: (See Also Packing List)
Kevlar/ACH
Rucksack (packed IAW NSS Packing List)
Individual weapon (min 1 x M249/SQD)
CLS Bag (1/SQD)
Camel back/2 Qt. Canteen
ACU’s and Boots
Road guard vests (min 2/SQD).

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Course Overview
Course Overview

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Course Start Point VQ 8063 3395
Station 1— VQ 7965 3635
Station 2— VQ 8026 3788
Station 3— VQ 8150 3395

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THE LENSATIC COMPASS COURSE
- 3 points; course traversed with compass, protractor
and map;
- Score sheet turned in at Warrior Task Station 1
- Squad arrival/departure time logged by Station 1
personnel

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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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LensaticCompassCourse

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WARRIOR TASK STATION 1
Written Land Navigation Test
o 10 questions, exam taken by each squad member
o Scored as squad percentage
o Squads receive Military PLGR’s and Lanes for PLGR course and
move out
NOTE:
NO PERSONAL/CIVILIAN GPS DEVICES ARE AUTHORIZED!
USE OF THESE DEVICES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!

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THE PRECISION LIGHTWEIGHT GPS
RECEIVER (PLGR) COURSE
- 4 points; course traversed with a PLGR, protractor and map;
- Score sheet and PLGR turned in at Warrior Task Station 2
- Squad arrival/departure time logged by Station 2 personnel

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PLGRCourse

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WARRIOR TASK STATION 2
o 7 tasks performed by 7 members of the squad
1) React to Possible Improvised Hazards Explosive Device (IED)
2) Evaluate a Casualty (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
3) Perform First Aid for an Open Head Wound
4) Perform First Aid for Bleeding of an Extremity
5) Prepare SINCGARS (Manpack) for Operation
6) Operate SINCGARS Single-Channel (SC)
7) Call in a 9-Line MEDEVAC
o Scored GO/NO-GO and a squad percentage is calculated
o Squads will receive a strip map with points indicated on it and
move out
NOTE: NO SOLDIER CAN TEST TWICE UNLESS IN A SQUAD OF 6 OR
LESS!

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WARRIOR TASK STATION 2
FRG will be there to sell Gatorade and
snacks for the weary Warrior!

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THE ORIENTEERING COURSE
- 4 points; course traversed with a Strip Map, compass and
standard military map;
- Score sheet turned in at Warrior Task Station 3
- Squad arrival/departure time logged by Station 3 personnel

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Orienteering Course

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WARRIOR TASK STATION 3
o 12 Tasks performed by each Soldier
-- Small Arms Weapons Tasks
- M2 and Individual Weapon Tasks
-- Combatives Tasks (Level I—Drills 1 thru 3 and History of
Combatives)
-- EST Firing Tasks (2 x 30 RND Magazines/Soldier)
o Scored GO/NO-GO and a squad percentage is calculated
o Squads will then move out to the start point (if this is last station)
or onto the Lensatic Compass Course (if this is first station).

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ENTRY CONTROL POINT AND
PCI STATION
ENTRY CONTROL POINT WRITTEN EXAM
o 10 questions, exam taken by each squad member
o Scored as squad percentage
PCI STATION (See Also Packing List)
o 35 Individual items
o 6 Squad items
o Scored as squad percentage

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Scheme of Maneuver:
Approximate Straight Line distance covered:
10.5 miles
17,000 meters
Estimated total distance traveled:
+/- 12 miles

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Scoring and Awards
Summary

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SQUAD #1
# Squad
Members 7
Station/ Leg
Score Possible % Score Place Bonus
Lensatic Compass Course 3 3 100.00% 1 120
Land Navigation Test 53 70 75.71% 2 100
PLGR Course 3 4 75.00% 3 80
Commo/Medical PE's 5 7 71.43% 4 40
Orienteering Course 4 4 100.00% 5 20
EST Fire 210 280 75.00% 6 16
Combatives 7 7 100.00% 7 12
Weapons Tasks 6 7 85.71% 8 8
PCI 213 280 76.07% 9 4
ECP 41 70 58.57% 10 0
Segment Event
Event Point
Value times
Squad %
Score equals
Squad
Score
LEG 1 Compass land nav 100 x 100.00% = 100.00
Station 1 Land nav written test 50 x 75.71% = 37.86
LEG 2 PLGR land nav 100 x 75.00% = 75.00
Station 2 Commo/Med PE's 100 x 71.43% = 71.43
LEG 3 Orienteering Course 100 x 100.00% = 100.00
station 3 EST Fire 100 x 75.00% = 75.00
Combatives 100 x 100.00% = 100.00
Weapons Tasks 100 x 85.71% = 85.71
PCI Layout inspection 200 x 76.07% = 152.14
ECP Written test 50 x 58.57% = 29.29
Possible
Points: 1000 826.43 SQD Raw Score
Penaltys:
Change to squad composition
after registration -100pts
1st
Place 120 + Bonus points
Failure to register IAW
timeline: -100pts
SQD
Change 100 - Penalty points
846.43 SCORESquad TOTAL

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Categories
o 2nd
QTR NSS Champs; squad with highest total score across
ALL events including bonus points for time
o Dead-Eye; Squad with highest percentage marksmanship
score
o Pathfinders; Squad with highest correctly identified land
navigation points (Written test results will be used in the
event of a tie)
o MVP’s; Selected by squad

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Awards
o 2nd
QTR NSS Champs
Squad Leader: ARCOM
MVP: AAM
Squad Members: BN Coins and COA’s
o Dead-Eye
Entire Squad: BN Coins and COA’s
o Pathfinders
Entire Squad: BN Coins and COA’s
o Squad MVP’s
Individual: BN Coins and COA’s plus additional
donated prizes from AAFES and MWR

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Cookout
Family’s Welcome!
Invite your family and have
them cheer you on!
1830—UTC
At the BDE Combatives Pit (Corner of
Bell Richard and Texas Ave)

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Safety

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o Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion/ Dehydration
- HYDRATE!
- Weather will be 78/53 degrees, partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain
- FRG will be at Station 2 selling Gatorade and trail mix etc.
o Falls, Sprains, Broken Bones
- Move cautiously
- Wear equipment properly
o Soldiers being struck by vehicle
- 2 road guards with every squad
- Cross traffic lanes only when necessary
- Do not use major roadways for movement

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o Unauthorized Areas
- DO NOT cross any fences or barriers
- DO NOT enter any areas marked as “OFF LIMITS”
- AIRFIELD
o Loss of a Sensitive Item
- Account for sensitive items at every stop
- Account for sensitive items upon arrival and departure of any
Warrior Task Station
o Soldiers Getting Lost
- Do not move West of HWY 467
- Do not move East of Texas Ave.
- Do not cross LA 10 to the South
- Do not cross North of the 41st
Northing gridline

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o Weather
- Carry all equipment listed on the packing list
- Hydrate and carry camel backs/canteens
o Insects, Snakes, Animals
- Use insect repellant as needed
- Avoid Snakes
- Be aware of wild animals in wooded areas of the course and
avoid them

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142d Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
2nd QTR
NO SLACK Stakes!
“Operation: Rebel with a Cause”
Battalion Briefing
Questions?