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As of 8 JAN 10 Cdt Cmd Cir 145-05 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Headquarters, U.S. Army Cadet Command Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651-1052 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps 2010 LEADER DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT COURSE (LDAC) – WARRIOR FORGE (WF) PREPARATION Purpose. This circular provides information about the 2010 Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) – WARRIOR FORGE (WF) and Officer Candidate School (OCS) Phase III at Fort Lewis. Applicability. This circular applies to all Cadets and officer candidates attending WF and the OCS Phase III at Fort Lewis; to all active, reserve component, DA Civilians, and contract personnel assigned duties at WARRIOR FORGE. For convenience, the terms he, him, and his represent both male and female genders. Suggested Improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 to: Commander, 8th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command, ATTN: ATCC-HOP, Box 339500 (MS 83), Fort Lewis, Washington, 98433-5000. Distribution. For distribution to HQ Cadet Command, brigades, battalions, 205th Regiment WAANG, Soldiers and civilians assigned to WF, and officer candidates attending OCS Phase III. Key Topics Up Front SEATAC ARRIVAL: Upon arrival at SEATAC Airport report to Carrousel 1. PACKING LIST: The list has changed and Cadets are now required to come to WF with an equipment inspection check list signed by campus Cadre. BOOTS: As authorized by the Sergeant Major of the Army Leaders Book Notes –The message located at http://www.army.mil/- news/2008/06/20/10228-leaders-book-notes---boots/index.html explains the authorized Commercial Off The Shelf Boots. This message also contains a Power Point slide show which pictures authorized boots. Excluding the Tan “Jump Boot” style boot all boots shown are authorized at WF. PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR: Bring from campus per Cadet Command issue policy. Left over models from years past will be issued to Cadets who lose, break or forget. END OF WF COMMISSIONING UNIFORM: Class “A” Greens is the uniform not ASU. PRIVATELY OWNED WEAPONS: Privately Owned Weapons are not authorized - don‟t bring them! REGIMENTAL CADRE BILLETING: Regimental Cadre will live in open bay, World War II-era barracks in the D Block of Fort Lewis. REQUEST FOR FLIGHT PHYSICAL: Entries into CCIMS must be made NLT 3 MAY 10 (See Section III) i As of 8 JAN 10 Cdt Cmd Cir 145-05 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARAGRAPH/TOPIC PAGE SECTION I – WARRIOR FORGE TRAINING ................................................................................ 1 1. WARRIOR FORGE CONCEPT ................................................................................................. 1 2. PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 3. EVALUATION ........................................................................................................................... 2 4. PHYSICAL CONDITIONING/APFT ......................................................................................... 3 5. SWIMMING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 3 6. RECONDO BADGE ................................................................................................................... 3 7. LEADER STAKES ..................................................................................................................... 3 8. SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 4 9. PRE-WF COORDINATION ....................................................................................................... 4 SECTION II – BATTALION ADMINISTRATIVE & LOGISTICAL PREPARATION OF CADETS ........................................................................................................... 5 10. ENROLLMENT & CONTRACTING STATUS FOR WF ATTENDANCE ........................... 5 11. SCHEDULING & REGIMENTAL CYCLE ASSIGNMENTS ................................................ 5 12. TRAVEL ORDER GUIDANCE ............................................................................................... 5 13. PHOTO ID CARDS & IDENTIFICATION TAGS .................................................................. 8 14. RECORD REQUIREMENTS – Multiple Suspenses Listed ................................................... 8 15. LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 11 SECTION III – MEDICAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 12 16. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS & TESTING .......................................................................... 12 17. MEDICATIONS AT WARRIOR FORGE .............................................................................. 13 18. MEDICAL & DENTAL CARE, BENEFITS & CLAIMS AT WF ......................................... 14 SECTION IV – CADET INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 14 19. REPORTING TO WARRIOR FORGE ................................................................................... 14 20. DISCIPLINE, LAW & ORDER .............................................................................................. 15 21. WF INSPECTOR GENERAL (IG) ......................................................................................... 16 22. DEPARTURE FROM WF ....................................................................................................... 17 23. MEALS & SPECIAL DIETS .................................................................................................. 18 24. WHAT TO BRING .................................................................................................................. 18 25. WHAT NOT TO BRING ........................................................................................................ 19 26. SECURITY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ............................................................................. 19 27. FAMILY & VISITORS ........................................................................................................... 19 28. PAY & SERVICEMEMBER‟S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE ............................................... 20 29. PERSONAL SERVICES ......................................................................................................... 21 30. WARRIOR FORGE YEARBOOK ......................................................................................... 21 31. PLATOON PHOTOS .............................................................................................................. 21 32. END OF WF COMMISSIONEE (EOWFC) INFORMATION............................................... 21 SECTION V – CADRE INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 22 33. WF TDA & PERSONNEL ISSUES/PREPARATION ........................................................... 22 34. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 23 35. TRAVEL ORDER PREPARATION ....................................................................................... 24 36. REPORTING/INPROCESSING AT WARRIOR FORGE ..................................................... 24 37. BILLETING ............................................................................................................................ 25 38. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 26 39. DINING ................................................................................................................................... 27 40. APPEARANCE, CONDUCT & BEHAVIOR ........................................................................ 28 41. PAY ......................................................................................................................................... 28 42. ADMINISTRATION & SERVICES ....................................................................................... 29 ii As of 8 JAN 10 Cdt Cmd Cir 145-05 SECTION/PARAGRAPH/TOPIC PAGE SECTION V – CADRE INFORMATION(Cont.) 43. MWR ....................................................................................................................................... 30 44. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................. 30 45. SECURITY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ............................................................................. 30 46. 2LT PAY, INPROCESSING & TRAVEL .............................................................................. 31 47. DEPARTURE FROM WARRIOR FORGE ............................................................................ 32 APPENDIX A – WF RECORDS & CCIMS CHECKLISTS ................................................................ 34 APPENDIX B – DOCUMENT PREPARATION GUIDANCE FOR CADET RECORD ITEMS ....... 38 APPENDIX C – WF CADET CHECKLISTS ....................................................................................... 43 APPENDIX D – CADET INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF DD FORM 1351-2 ................ 52 APPENDIX E – WF POLICY MEMORANDUMS .............................................................................. 54 APPENDIX F – GUEST INFORMATION FOR GRADUATION & COMMISSIONING ................. 98 APPENDIX G – HYGIENE IN THE FIELD ENVIRONMENT .......................................................