Day #1 Events (Oct. 25th)
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Event #1 – Commander’s Challenge
Event #1a – Climbing Wall
Task: All Cadets Complete the climbing wall within 15 minutes.
Condition: Given 15 minutes, 1x 3 sided Climbing wall with all safety equipment each cadet will climb the wall safely.
Standards: All members of the team will tie a Rappel seat be inspected then use 1 of 3 lanes to climb and touch the top of wall until every member is complete within 15 minutes. Every Cadet that doesn’t complete the wall climb within 15 minutes will earn a 1 minute penalty added to the overall course completion time. Each team will be released to continue the events at the 15 minute mark.
Note: Rappel seat will be inspected by certified Rappel Master before being allowed on the wall.
Event #1B – Sprint, Drag, Carry
Task: Cadets will complete the ACFT Sprint/Drag/Carry as fast as possible until all team members are complete and move to the start of the obstacle course.
Condition: Given 5 lanes 25 meters long, 5 tire sleds, 2 filled water cans, and instructions.
Standards: Cadets will start in the prone pushup position. When 1st 5 Cadets are down they may begin the event. Once a lane is complete the Cadet waiting may assume that lane and reset equipment and begin on there own once in the prone position.
Sprint: Cadets will sprint 25m; touch 25m line with foot and hand; turn and sprint back to the start line. If Cadet fails to touch 25m line with hand and foot, the grader will call them back.
Drag: Cadet will grasp each strap handle of the tire sled which will be positioned behind the start line; pull the sled backwards until the entire sled crosses the 25m line; turn sled around and pull back until the entire sled crosses the start line. Entire sled must cross both turn around and start lines or grader will call them back.
Lateral: After the entire sled crosses the start line, the Cadet will perform a lateral for 25m, touch the 25m turn line with foot and hand, and perform the lateral back to the start line. The Cadet will face same direction both ways. If Cadet fails to touch 25m turn line with hand and foot, the grader will call them back.
Carry: Cadets will then grasp the handles of the two filled water jugs and run to the 25m turn line; over the 25m turn line with one foot; turn and run back to the start line. If the Cadet fails to touch the 25m turn line with their foot, the grader will call them back.
Sprint: after stepping over start line, Cadets will place the water jugs on the ground; turn and sprint 25m; touch the 25m turn line with foot and hand; turn and sprint back to the start line. If the Cadet fails to touch the 25m turn line with hand and foot, the grader will call them back.
Event #1c – Obstacle Course
Task: Cadets successfully navigate through the obstacle course for time until all team members have finished the rope climb then time will end.
Condition: Given 1x Monkey bar set, 1x 6’ wall, 1x 8’ wall, and rope climb.
Standards: All team members must start at the monkey bars and then move to 6’ wall, 8’ wall, and rope climb in that order. Each team member must complete each OB in order for the team to move onto next OB. If a team member fails to cross the monkey bars on 1st attempt they must move to back of team line for 2nd attempt. After 2 attempts failed then a 1 min penalty will be assed to the overall time per failed cadet. If a team member fails to climb the rope and touch the top beam after 2 attempts then a 2 minute penalty will be assessed to the overall completion time. This applies for each Cadet that doesn’t touch the top beam.
The below video shows an EWU Cadet climbing the rope at the end of the course:
Event #2 – Boating
Event #2a: Road March
Task: Complete 4-mile ruck march to Fish Lake
Conditions: Given a route, cadets move from start to finish line at Fish Lake.
Standards: Successfully complete a march from start point to end point located at Fish lake in shortest time possible in order to start rafting event. 9 line MEDEVAC clues are enroute. Time starts on command and ends at the end of the trail.
Event #2b – Paddling
Task: Complete an out-and-back timed raft event
Conditions: Given a raft, 8x PFDs and one paddle per Cadet
Standards: Successfully complete a timed 8-person team paddle race without losing any gear. 9-line MEDEVAC is compiled by remaining members. Fastest time wins.
The below video shows EWU ROTC Cadets paddling in Fish Lake with the exact type of raft that will be used in the competition:
Event #3 – Range
Event #3a – M9 Qualification
Task: Each member of a unit’s Ranger Challenge team completes the M9 leader qualification course in groups of 3 Cadets.
Conditions: Given 1x M9, 3x Magazines, 20x Rounds, and 5 Targets.
Standards: Successfully engage designated targets from multiple firing positions and executing fluid magazine changes.
Instructions:
1.Cadets will receive 3 magazines, 10 RDS, 5 RDS, and 5 RDS. Cadets will shoot 4 times per target.
2.Firing positions include standing (stationary), standing (walking), prone unsupported, and from behind obstacles.
3.Cadets will be required to drop and reload when necessary. Cadets will fire 2 rounds each at number or shape assigned to them before beginning of event.
4.In the event of a weapon malfunction Cadets are responsible for clearing their weapon system. Time will continue to elapse and Cadets are required to continue to move through the lane.
5.Targets will be replaced after 3 Cadets have fired.
Event #3b – M4 and Sled Pull
Task: Obstacles are set up that limit the view of participants and require Cadets to shoot from a variety of positions.
Condition: Ranger challenge teams conduct buddy team stress shoot.
Standards:
Ranger challenge teams begin at AA. On the command of begin, the first buddy team moves to the firing line to engage targets. Each Cadet will receive 14 rounds, 2 rounds per station. After the first Cadet reaches station 4 the second Cadet will begin. Both Cadets are accompanied by a lane walker that ensures the Cadet is engaging targets from the required positions. Once both Cadets are complete they move back to their team together and the next two Cadets move to the M4 firing line. While Cadets are engaging targets the rest of their team is pushing a sled from CP1 to CP2 back to CP1. Each full rotation that is completed results in ten (tbd) additional point for the team.
Graders will change targets at the end of each Ranger challenge teams iteration. Targets will be turned into the ammo point. There they will be marked with the name of the team and scores will be calculated. The sled pull lane walker will inform the ammo point of the total points scored by a team at the end of their iteration. Ammo point will calculate the total score, combined stress shoot and sled pull, for each team and report back to the TOC.
Uniform will be ACH, eye pro, FLC, knee pads, elbow pads, ear pro, water source.
Event #3c – Written Test
Task: Cadets will take a written test made by the BDE S-3 shop.
Condition: Given 1x written test, 1x pencil, 20 minutes, and possible 100 points per cadet team member.
Standards: Cadets will have 20 minutes to complete the written exam upon start. Any questions not answered within the time limit will be counted as wrong answers. No talking is allowed between the cadets while taking the test.
Grading: 100 points available, two points per correct answer.
Example: 50 question test, means 2 points per question.
Cadet does not correctly answer 13 questions [100 – (2 x 13)] = 74 points
Event #4 – CWST
Mission: Each member of a unit’s Ranger Challenge team completes a 3 event CWST test (Five-minute buoyancy test without ruck, Jump/Swim, and Two-stroke test)
Execution: Cadet teams will rotate every 20 minutes until each team has completed all three CWST events.
Event #4a – Buoyancy Test
Task: Cadets will demonstrate their ability to remain buoyant for 5 minutes
Condition: Given test instructions, and a pool cadets demonstrate the skill required.
Standard: Cadets will enter the pool 3 cadets at a time and demonstrate there ability to remain buoyant for 5 minutes without touching the side. If a cadet touch’s another cadet or the side of the pool the cadet will be disqualified and loose the point for that cadet. After entire team is complete they will wait for rotation time to be called out.
The below video shows an EWU ROTC Cadet conducting the buoyancy test:
Event #4b -Jump Swim
Task: Cadets will demonstrate there ability to Jump from the diving board to standard into the water and swim to the far side and exit the swimming pool.
Condition: Given test instructions, and a pool cadets demonstrate the skill required.
Standard: Cadets will climb up the diving board 1 at a time and jump from the diving board into the pool demonstrating the skill: (cross the legs at the ankles keeping the knees slightly bent. Put the arms across the chest while jumping and entering the water). Once returning to the surface swim to the other side of the pool. Any Cadet that fails to demonstrate the proper technique will lose 1 point for there team per cadet. After entire team is complete they will wait for rotation time to be called out.
Event #4c – Two Stroke Test
Task: Cadets will demonstrate there ability to perform the two-stroke test by using the sidestroke and breast stroke.
Condition: Given test instructions, and a pool cadets demonstrate the skill required.
Standard: Cadets will enter the pool on the sides 3 at a time. On the command GO cadets will demonstrate the sidestroke down and back. After the entire team has completed the side stroke. The team will again enter the water 3 Cadets at a time and demonstrate the breaststroke down and back. Cadets who fail to complete each swim will lose 1 point per cadet that doesn’t finish. After entire team is complete they will wait for rotation time to be called out.
You have done a great job describing each event and creating great graphics and videos!!! This really helps us understand more about the Ranger Challenge. Thank you very much!
You are most welcome! We will continue to provide updates throughout the day.