NALC 2003 Seminar

Prepared By:

C/LTC EJ SmithC/MAJ Michael LouerC/CPT Nathan SerenaC/CPT Joe WalkerC/CPT Mike Arnone

Cadet CreedI am an ARMY Cadet.

Soon I will take an oath and become an Army Officer committed to DEFENDING the values which make this Nation great.

HONOR is my touchstone. I understand MISSION first and PEOPLE always.

I am the PAST, the spirit of those WARRIORS who have made the final sacrifice.

I am the PRESENT, the scholar and apprentice soldier enhancing my skills in the science of warfare and the art of leadership.

But above all I am FUTURE, the future WARRIOR LEADER of the United States Army. May God give me the compassion and judgment to lead and the

gallantry in battle to WIN.

I WILL DO MY DUTY.

AgendaI. Camp Breakdown

II. Arrival at the National Advanced Leadership Camp

III. Evaluation Process

IV. RECONDO

V. Army Physical Fitness Test

VI. Garrison Life

VII. Platoon Streamers

VIII. Admin Training

IX. Land Navigation

X. Squad Situational Tactical Exercises

XI. Patrolling

XII. Field Life

XIII. Cadet Professional Development Training

XIV.Closing Remarks

Camp BreakdownPhase 1: In-processing, Physical, APFT

Phase 2: FLRC, confidence course, BRM, Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire

Phase 3: Land Navigation, NBC, Audie Murphy course, CWST

Phase 4: Squad STX

Phase 5: Patrolling Ops, Out-processing

Arrival at NALC• Stick to the packing list, you have to carry your

baggage (non-essentials will be confiscated)

• Military Liaison will be available at baggage claim

• Be ready to take charge right away

• Orders/paperwork (multiple copies)

• Arrive with a positive attitude

• PX Privileges

Evaluation Process• Peer Evaluations

• What Platoon TACs are looking for

• What STX TACs are looking for

• What Patrol TACs are looking for

• Yellow cards – track every little detail

• Be prepared for constructive criticism – don’t take things personally

RECONDO

• Recondo Requirements – 270 PT score with at least a 90 in each event– Execute all Training events (first time go)– Combat water survival test– Land Nav– BRM – Squad STX– Leadership Dimensions and the area of Values

• Successfully complete camp without a performance waiver.  Medical waivers are acceptable.

APFT• First Impression

• Be in the best shape you can be in prior to camp

• PT standards (pushup & sit-ups)

• Run  - Get to front of starting line (you'll run faster on this course)

• Platoon PT

Garrison Life• Barracks Maintenance

• Orders process

• Change of Command

• Chow – be on time, do not skip meals

• PT

• Squad development

Garrison Life Cont.• Barracks maintenance will be majority of activity

during downtime

• Company command positions require a lot of time and preparation

• Latrine Usage (30 males, 10 females)

• Drill & Ceremony / Cadence

• Be flexible and understanding - every plan will change at least twice

• Be a team player

Platoon Streamers• Most Training Events

– Land Nav– Hand Grenade– BRM– Barracks Maintenance– Audie Murphy– APFT– Confidence course– Automatic weapons– Call for Fire

• Platoon with most streamers gets honor platoon which goes on camp CER

Admin Training1. Field Leadership Reaction Course

2. Nuclear, Biological and Chemical

3. Basic Rifle Marksmanship

4. Combat Water Survival Training

5. Individual Hand Grenade Training

6. Audie Murphy Course

7. Confidence course

8. Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire

FLRC• Develop individual leadership skills

• Promote teamwork within squad

• Evaluated on ability to problem solve under pressure

NBC• Familiarization with NBC Equipment

• Don and wear NBC gear

• MOPP-4 Assault Course

• Experience the gas chamber

BRM• M-16 familiarization

• Zero

• Qualify on the range (23 out of 40 to pass)

CWST / Swim Test• Basic water survival techniques

• 25-meter swim

• Use uniform as flotation device

• Platform dive

Individual Hand Grenade Training• Identify types of grenades

– Characteristics, uses

• Employ a live hand grenade

• Timed hand grenade assault course

• “Are you ready for the BIG BOOM?”

Audie Murphy Course• Individual Tactical Training

– Individual movement techniques

• Negotiate demanding obstacle course

Confidence Course• Designed to challenge

– Physical endurance – Personal courage

• Work both individual and in groups to complete each obstacle

Automatic Weapons / Indirect Fire • Have fun with it

• Follow directions and enforce safety

• Practice call for fire in garrison

Land Navigation• Practice with your squad in garrison

• Written test

• Practical Test - very important to pass first time

• Attack points vs. Dead reckoning

• Trust your pace count

• Be careful of cadet super highways

Squad STX• Don’t stress, you’re not expected to know everything about

tactics

• Stay calm

• When in charge, take charge

• Develop SOP’s in Garrison

• Know battle drills 1-5, and how to properly conduct a recon and an ambush

Squad STX – Variable Lanes• The variable lanes are not hard – use common sense

• You’ll know who the high-speed cadets in your squad are - make use of them

• Utilize foreign language speaking cadets

• Be cordial with the Press/reporters, but do not waste time with them

• Stay Calm!

Patrolling Highlights• Every cadet will have a graded leadership position

• Four days of continuous tactical operations

– Mission/Movement/Follow-On Mission

– Little sleep

– AO is rather large…you will be constantly on the move with all of your gear

• TACs are not your garrison TACs

Patrolling Specifics• Two squads are combined to form a section

– Patrol Leader (PL)

– Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)

– Team Leaders

• Two TACs

– One officer and one NCO

Mission Types• Reconnaissance

• Link up with allies

• Accept the surrender of an enemy/defector

• Ambush

• Raid

• Coordinated attack with allies

Between Missions• Patrol Base Activities

– Priorities of Work:

• Establish Security

• Alert Plans

• Withdrawal Plans

• Maintenance Plans

• Sanitation and Hygiene Plans

• Mess Plan

• Water Plan

• Expect sniper fire and indirect fire

• Be prepared to relocate your patrol base frequently

Field Life• No shelter halves: poncho liners & spooning

• No shower for up to five days, bring baby wipes

• Buy insect repellent, mosquito hood

• Bring multiple pairs of socks, change them often & use Goldbond

CPDT• Advice on CTLT

– What to bring

– What to expect

– How to get involved

– Challenges

• Other Training

• How to pick-up CPDT Slots at NALC

– Be aggressive!

Closing Remarks• Be familiar with technical/tactical areas as much as

possible

• Be a team player - Your platoon depends on you as much as you depend on them

• Be in the best physical shape you can be prior to arriving

• A positive attitude will play a major role in your success

NALC 2003 Seminar

Prepared By:

C/LTC EJ SmithC/MAJ Michael LouerC/CPT Nathan SerenaC/CPT Joe WalkerC/CPT Mike Arnone