SANDHURST 2019 Spectators guide Purpose “To deliver the world’s premier international academy military skills competition that inspires Cadets to achieve military excellence in their chosen profession by competing in a physically and mentally rigorous leadership and small unit military skills challenge that reflects the tempo, uncertainty and tasks of combat operations.” HISTORY OF THE SANDHURST COMPETITION

In 1967, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) presented West Point with a British officer’s sword. The intent was for the sword to be the prize for a competition, the aim of which was to promote military excellence among the Corps of Cadets. The original purpose statement read as follows - "To provide the Corps of Cadets with a challenging and rewarding regimental skills competition, which will enhance professional development and military excellence in selected soldier skills.” Between 1967 and 1975 the competition criteria were similar to those for the current Superintendent's Award, that is; Corps Squad participation, Intramurals, physical fitness tests, drill and ceremonies and Cadet Brigade Company evaluations. In 1975 the then Commandant, BG Philip R. Feir and the British Exchange Officer, Major Robert Hodges KORBR studied the criteria and determined that they were inappropriate. They felt that the criteria fell short of the original intent of the award which was to increase 'military excellence in the field'. More specifically they recommended that the format be changed significantly to test the cadets ability to 'move, shoot and communicate' stressing teamwork among the classes as a fundamental and essential element in the competition. Thus, it was recommended to the Superintendent, and subsequently approved by him, that a competition be set up to be conducted in the Spring during drill and intramural time to include the following - equipment inspection, communications, weapon handling, swift movement, shooting and land navigation.

All 36 companies provided 5 four-man patrols and one alternate patrol per company, with all four classes represented in each patrol. Over 864 cadets competed each year, or 20% of the Corps. The competition was conducted at Camp Buckner during 20 weekdays in April. The logistical problems of the program led to calls for it to move to Summer Training, and so in 1981, a major placement study took place. It concluded that the advantages of conducting it in the spring outweighed the disadvantages, and also recommended that it should take place at West Point. So in 1982, the competition was run in two phases, again in April, in roughly the same format, with a navigation course on one day, set by the orienteering club, and the firing of the M16 sub-caliber device in the indoor range. In 1986 it was decided that the teams should complete the competition on a single day, to include firing the M16 on an outdoor range. In 1988 company team composition changed to 2 nine person squads including one female, instead of the 5 four-man patrols. From 1992 onwards, one team of nine from each company has competed, together with a varying number of ROTC teams. Since 1993 two teams from RMA Sandhurst have taken part, and from 1997, a team from RMC Canada has also participated. 2002 saw a further increase in the number of external teams competing; including a team from Germany (to help mark the Bi-Centennial Competition), and teams from the Naval, Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. The 2003 Competition saw the German Team replaced by the Merchant Marine Academy.

The Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Plaque is awarded to the competition’s highest scoring squad each year. It is commemorated to team leader Cadet Reggie Johnson, who tragically died while taking part in the land navigation phase of the competition on Friday, the 11th of April, 1980. The original plaque was replaced in 1999 with a mounted cadet sabre, to be presented annually to the best team. In 2004 The RMA Sandhurst Red team defended the title once again. The 2005 competition saw a sixth ROTC team taking up the challenge as a replacement for the Merchant Marine Academy. No ROTC participation was seen in 2007 but 4 teams were due to enter in 2008. The competition was won for the first time by RMC (Canada) in 2005 and they successfully defended their title during both the 2006 and 2007 Sandhurst Competitions.

2008 saw the Competition being held exclusively on Post with RMA Sandhurst reclaiming their crown taking first and second positions in what was an impressive performance on one of the most demanding courses in the history of the competition. 2009’s competition moved back to its old haunts in the training areas surrounding the Academy. The competition was changed and updated to reflect the changing demands placed upon Platoon Leaders on current operations. Typically the competition remained tough physically, although now the competition sought to stretch the metal aptitude and tactical decision making ability of the teams. RMC (Canada) took the title that year. 2010/11 saw the competition move back out onto the training area surrounding Lake Popolopen and Camp Buckner. Continuing to encompass the demands of current operations, however, the competition developed into a conceptual challenge focusing on the flexibility of mind and problem solving in addition to the physical dimension. The competition included up to 16 external teams including additions such as Australia, Chile, Taiwan, Spain, Afghanistan, USMAPs, USAFA, USNA and now 8 ROTC teams: a great international event. In 2010 RMA Sandhurst Red team put up its ninth win and in 2011 for the first time in 18 years USCC B-3 took first place. In 2017 the competition included for the first time the Surdyke Leadership Award, which is presented to the best squad leader in the competition. The award was presented in memory of Cadet Tom Surdyke who tragically died while attempting to save the life of a drowning civilian, thus embodying the ethos of the Sandhurst Competition.

The 2019 competition includes 49 teams. PAST WINNERS

2018 – United States Air Force Academy 2017 - USMA Black 2016 - Royal Military College of Canada 2015 - Sandhurst Red 2014 - Sandhurst Blue 2013 - Sandhurst Blue 2012 - Royal Military College of Australia 2011 - USMA B-3 2010 - Sandhurst Red 2009 - Royal Military College of Canada 2008 - Sandhurst Red 2007 - Royal Military College of Canada 2006 - Royal Military College of Canada 2005 - Royal Military College of Canada 2004 - Sandhurst Red 2003 - Sandhurst Blue 2002 - Sandhurst Red 2001 - Sandhurst Blue 2000 - Sandhurst 2 1999 - Sandhurst 1 1998 - Sandhurst 2 1997 - Sandhurst 1 1996 - Sandhurst 1 1995 - Sandhurst 1 1994 - Sandhurst 1 1993 - USMA E-4 1992 - USMA I-2 1991 - USMA 2-C-4 1990 - USMA 2-E-1 1988 - USMA 1-C-3 Sandhurst 2019 Awards

5th – 1st Place: Sandhurst Medal

Reginald E. Johnson Saber Plaque: Best overall team score

Tom Surdyke Leadership Award: Best Squad Leader

Sandhurst ROTC Cup: Awarded to the 1st place ROTC team

Sandhurst International Cup: Awarded to the1st place International team

All other Teams: Certificate of Participation signed by the Commandant of Cadets Sandhurst 2019 Teams

International (x14)

Australia Canada UK UK

Germany Denmark Korea Thailand

Colombia Greece Japan Mexico

Chile Brazil Sandhurst 2019 Statistics

Competition Total distance covered: 30 miles (approximately)

Distance Day 1: 12 miles Distance Night: 6 miles Distance Day 2: 12 miles Weight carried by each competitor: minimum of 35lbs/20.5 kg Total time: 36 hours (approximately)

Competitors International teams 14 teams / 13 countries Total number of competing teams 49 teams Total number of competitors (11 per team) 539

Support Number of Cadets 350 Number of USMA faculty 60 Sandhurst 2019 Event Locations

Range 2

Range 4

Range 8

Zodiac Range 11 Event 1

Obstacle Course

Highway 293 is the principal route to each event in the training area. Follow Washington Road to exit the base. Turn left onto highway 218, Leader Course then turn right onto highway 293 (this will take you beneath route 9W. Range Signage

West Point Ranges are marked with signs that appear as this one does. Range 4 and 8 are a part of the Gettysburg and Richmond Ranges, respectively. Range 11 is a part of the Normandy Range system. The ranges off highway 293 are labeled as such – therefore, look for Gettysburg, Richmond, and Normandy, followed by the specific range number. Range signs are provided on the event details pages within this guide. Sandhurst 2019 General Timeline Competition Visitor Procedures

• Visitors are only authorized to visit the designated spectator events.

• Visitors must park in the designated parking areas, marked by white marking tape and/or event support personnel.

• DO NOT interfere with the execution of the event.

• For your safety and that of the participants, do not attempt to view any of the non-designated events.

• Remain clear of all emergency vehicles during the event.

• Immediately inform event personnel if you observe a safety concern.

• When directed, obey all commands and directions from event personnel.

Competition Purpose “To deliver the world’s premier international academy military skills competition that inspires Cadets to achieve military excellence in their chosen profession by competing in a physically and mentally rigorous leadership and small unit military skills challenge that reflects the tempo, uncertainty and tasks of combat operations.” West Point Cantonment Area

You are here

To depart the Cantonment Area to the event sites in the training Event 1 Location area, follow Washington Road North to exit the base. Turn left Event 12 Location (west) onto highway 218 for approximately 1 mile, then right onto highway 293. Start Point Sandhurst Information Center Cullum Hall

Parking

Sandhurst Information Center

Located in Cullum Hall, the Information Center offers the most up to date information on the competition Start Point Quarters 100

What You Need to Know

4 Teams will start every 25 minutes, outside Quarters 100, the Superintendent’s House. Please stay in the designated spectator area and obey the commands of the Sandhurst Safety Staff. Event 1: Functional Fitness Shea Stadium (Day 1 Only)

Event Entry Point

What You Need to Know

The teams will be assessed on their physical fitness carrying out a variety of physical tasks in a set amount of time.

Please be careful driving around this area. The team’s time starts at the Start Point outside the Superintendent’s House so they will be moving as quickly as possible to this event. Events 2: Pistol Range 4

Event Entry Point

What You Need to Know

The teams will be assessed on their M9 pistol marksmanship proficiency, at the same time they will be asked to do other tasks to increase the pressure.

Parking is extremely limited at this event. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON HIGHWAY 293.

From highway 293 heading west, turn left a sign marked “Gettysburg Ranges 3-4-5.” Proceed to the manned checkpoint. Event 3: M203 Range Range 8

Event Entry Point

What You Need to Know

The teams will be assessed on their ability to conduct range estimation, engage targets with the M203 40mm grenade launcher, and also completing a functional fitness event for additional points.

Parking is very constricted at this location. Please do not block the route in and out of the range as there is only one. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON ROUTE 293.

From highway 293 heading west, turn left a the sign marked “Richmond Ranges 7-10.” Proceed to the manned checkpoint. Events 4, 8 and 9: Zodiac, Obstacle Course, & LRC Camp Buckner

Event 4 Zodiac

Bus Route

Event 9 LRC Event 8 Obstacle Course Events 4, 8 and 9: Zodiac, Obstacle Course, LRC Camp Buckner

What You Need to Know

There are three events here. Two on 12 APR, and all three on 13 APR. Zodiac – Teams will paddle around the lake. (both days) Obstacle Course – The teams will complete a series of obstacles as fast as possible. (13 APR only) LRC – Teams will negotiate a series of team problems and be evaluated on proper treatment of a combat related injury.

Directions, Parking & Bus From highway 293, turn right into Camp Buckner and proceed to the marked parking areas.

There is a central parking area. You must park in the designated parking areas. No vehicles are allowed onto this area as the teams will be moving around this area. There will be a bus running a shuttle from the parking lot to Event 8. You are welcome to enjoy the walk there if you wish, however you must follow the bus route.

NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON HIGHWAY 293.

Safety Please ensure you receive the safety brief at each event before entering and obey all the commands of the Sandhurst Staff Event 10: Rifle Marksmanship Range 11

Event Entry Point Event Area Event Spectators

What You Need to Know

Teams will be evaluated on their ability to engage targets with the M4 service rifle from a variety of firing positions.

Parking is located immediately after turning off from highway 293. Do not attempt to drive closer toward the range – there are limited places from which to turn around. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON HIGHWAY 293.

From highway 293 heading west, turn left at the sign marked “Normandy Range 11-13.” Proceed to the designated parking area. Event 11: Call For Fire Range 2

Event Entry Area Event Point

What You Need to Know

Teams will be evaluated on their ability to properly determine a target location in a call for fire simulator. Simultaneously, squads will complete a variety of physical tasks for points.

Parking is located across the road from the event. Spectators are limited to outside the training simulator only. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON HIGHWAY 293.

From highway 293 heading west, turn left at N Deep Hollow Road and proceed for approximately 1/2 mile to the designated parking area. Event 12: Combat Swim Crandall Pool, Arvin Gym (Day 2 Only)

NO PARKING

Event Entry Point

What You Need to Know

Teams will be evaluated on a combat swim scenario, followed by the accomplishment of several physical tasks.

Enter the facility through the front doors of Arvin Gym. An escort will direct you to the entrance of Crandall Pool and the spectator area.

Cadet teams will arrive to Crandall Pool via bus transportation. Please do not crowd around the bus drop-off location as they operate on a tight timeline and cannot afford delay. Event 13: Burden Michie Stadium (Day 2 Only)

Event Entry Point

What You Need to Know

This is the final event of the competition. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to complete a variety of demanding physical tasks.

Expect heavy congestion in this area, so please plan your travel and movement to the spectator area accordingly. Please adhere strictly to the spectator area, as other areas of the facility are reserved for post event medical inspections and team recovery.

Concessions will available at this event. Closing Ceremony Cadet Mess Hall

Tickets for dinner can be bought at the Sandhurst Information Center for $5.

Sandhurst Award Ceremony Timeline Time Event Requirement 1800 Spectators/Competitors move to Cadet Mess 1830 Sandhurst Competition Dinner 1910 Sandhurst Awards Ceremony 1945 Ceremony and Dinner Concludes 2000 Post-ceremony social at Firstie Club Team Number Assignments

Team Number Team Name Team Number Team Name 1 RMAS Red 26 RMAS Blue 2 Austin Peay 27 Central State 3 Marquette 28 USMA H2 4 USMA H1 29 Florida State 5 Chile 30 VMI 6 USMA H4 31 Creighton 7 Mexico 32 Denmark 8 USMA Black 33 Coast Guard 9 Brazil 34 Cal Poly 10 Colombia 35 Thailand 11 Air Force 36 Germany 12 Utah Valley 37 North Georgia 13 Canada 38 USMA D2 14 Japan 39 USMA Gold 15 Australia 40 Korea 16 USMA B4 41 Greece 17 Hawaii 18 USMA Grey 42 USMA E2 19 USMA F1 43 USMA E3 20 Johns Hopkins 44 Lehigh 21 USMA A4 45 USMA D1 22 Tarleton State 46 Embry Riddle 23 USMA C3 47 USMA I3 24 Delaware 48 Edinboro 25 USMAPS 49 Navy The team number corresponds to the event timelines published on the subsequent pages. Use the assigned number to find your team’s estimate timeline for each event. DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Red Route Day 1 (Page 1 of 2)

The arrival times for each event are estimates based on an estimated average rate of movement between events and the time allotted at each event. Expect variation to these times based on actual movement and performance. DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Blue Route Day 1 (Page 2 of 2)

The arrival times for each event are estimates based on an estimated average rate of movement between events and the time allotted at each event. Expect variation to these times based on actual movement and performance. DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Red Route Day 2 (Page 1 of 2)

The arrival times for each event are estimates based on an estimated average rate of movement between events and the time allotted at each event. Expect variation to these times based on actual movement and performance. DAY 2 SCHEDULE

Blue Route Day 2 (Page 2 of 2)

The arrival times for each event are estimates based on an estimated average rate of movement between events and the time allotted at each event. Expect variation to these times based on actual movement and performance. POC for this Publication is: CPT Tom Rylands [email protected]