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Afghanistan National Army Leadership Reaction and Training Course

SGM Michael Granado

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Class 57

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Abstract

This United States Army Sergeants Majors Academy Personal Experience Paper will

detail the building, completion and implementation of the first set of fully functional

―Leadership Reaction and Training Courses‖ (LRTC) established in present day

Afghanistan. This paper will highlight the concrete connection between initiative, vision,

mission analysis, training, preparation and the contributions of the United States Army

Reserves (USAR) Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) Embedded Trainer Teams (ETTs).

This paper will also underscore the need to create a viable nexus between combat

missions and training, in conjunction with the Afghanistan National Army (NCO) soldier.

The LRTC concept is time tested and proven to reinforce tenets of leadership and

physical readiness within our own military. Therefore, this paper will give NCOs in any

military a semi-chronological review of the LRTC thought process, rationale for

implementation and support, and a difficulty discussion piece in writing along with a

final end-state of products for the Leadership Reaction and Training Course in

Afghanistan. All LRTC details, various training schedules, pictures, video, ―structure‖

instructions and lesson overviews are in the appendices section of this paper.

The focus of this paper is to amplify the contributions of the ANA and United States

NCOs that dedicated their efforts to see one aspect of NCO leadership take root. This

endeavor places special emphasis on the Leadership Reaction and Training Courses

established across Afghanistan in Fiscal Year 2004 and 2005.

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Afghanistan National Army Leadership Reaction and Training Course

The Leadership Reaction and Training Course (LRTC) critical thinking and team

building methodology has found it way into the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense‘s

Strategic Training Command due to the diligence and focused persistence of the United

States Noncommissioned Officers Corps, the United States Army Reserve (USAR) and

the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) philosophy that has instilled the ‗train

as you fight‘ mentality with the Reserve Institutional Training (IT) Divisions across

America. The predominant leadership factor that was hindering the Afghanistan National

Army (ANA) and its ability to successfully foster and maintain a qualified fighting force

was the substandard utilization and respect for the ANA NCO. It became apparent to the

average Afghanistan citizen, ANA and US soldier that the commitment, integrity,

leadership, and physical stamina of ANA soldiers and NCOs were direly substandard. It

also became apparent that US soldiers and Coalition Forces had little or no faith in the

ANA due to amplified internal failures in hierarchal and horizontal communication,

mission planning and poor preparation which led to subsequent substandard ―follow

through‖ within the ranks of this newly established army. Since we were teaching our

standards of military doctrine, it befell the US mentors to sincerely assist the ANA

Officers and NCOs to enhance the training and mission plans of the near future.

The ANA unit we were to train was the 3rd Kandak, 1st BDE (a Kandak is

equivalent to a Battalion) of the newly formed 209th CORPS whose mission and

responsibility was to patrol and protect the entire northern region of Afghanistan. The

Kandak moved from their holding Garrison in Kabul to their new duty assignment

headquartered in Mesar E. Sharif. This Kandak was to be the first ANA Infantry unit to

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occupy the northern quadrant of Afghanistan. The unit moved in two serials without

incident for the first time to occupy new barracks in a little town west of Mesar E. Sharif

next to the infamous last hold out of the Taliban—Qala Jangi. There were no other

friendly units in the region other than Secret Special Operation Forces and the Provincial

Reconstruction Teams (PRT) that were commanded by the British Army. Afghanistan

was in the Security and Sustainment Operation (SASO) Phase of the Global War on

Terrorism (GWOT) and the large Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) had already moved out

to other fights and regions. The country was divided into four quadrants and our US

force of ETTs (Embedded Trainer Teams) was the first to go back into this region to

support the Afghanistan National Army as a stand alone force. The ANA had been in full

operation for about two years and our Kandak had been together for about a month.

The Afghanistan people have been at, and around war for over 30 years under the

occupation of the Russian army, Mujuadeen, Taliban, smaller militant drug lords, and Al

Qaeda terrorist forces. So fighting is and always has been a way of life for these people.

However, in order for Afghanistan to join the world community in a free and democratic

position, and maintain some semblance of order and control, they had to establish an

Army which seemed destined and set up for failure. Much of the disorganization and

fragmentation amongst the ANA was due to corruption, illiteracy, and the newness of the

army, but other major contributing factors are due to the inadequacies in leadership

training and in the predominant distrust in the capabilities of the ANA NCO and his

soldiers. The ANA has many ex-Taliban, Mujadeen, and Russian trained officers in key

leadership positions. Their leadership is reflective of their previous military oppressors.

This paradigm of leadership is also why the general consensus amongst US and Coalition

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Forces is that ANA internal breakdown and mission failure is due to the inappropriate

and or lack of viable use of their NCOs as well.

The US ETT mentors frustration with gaining a viable training schedule from the

Ministry of Defense (MOD) so that ANA commanders and US mentors could train

seemed impossible. To add to the frustration, many of the US Embedded Training Teams

whose mission was to train and fight with the newly formed ANA, were ill-equipped and

prepared to train a overtly resistant, culturally diverse, second language and primarily

illiterate adult ANA soldier that 50 percent of the time did not even realize why they had

joined the military service. In addition, many of the US ETTs were from straight line

units and did not the have the comprehensive instructor and or educational background or

maturity (and patience) to apply proven teaching and ―hands on‖ strategies to help the

ANA NCO be successful and confident in their overall mission. And in keeping with the

hurry up and wait or reactive mentality, ETTs and ANA soldiers were easily and

subliminally persuaded to maintain the status quo by doing only what was directly

ordered to be done according to direct orders from MOD and or the Kandak commanders.

Initiative based individual and collective training would happen as an exception to the

rule, not the norm. Even when it did happen, invariably an ANA officer would come by

and question on whose authority the training was being conducted and for what reason.

Hence the first few presence patrols and traffic control missions seemed to be a comedy

of errors and after thought. No viable After Action Review (AAR), or commander back

brief were conducted unless due force by ETTs was promoted. But the extraneous

logistical and personnel management missions of the ETT were to numerous to try and be

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at three or four places at once, so quality went by the wayside and the ―cameo‖

appearance standard operating procedure (SOP) prevailed.

This is about the time when the 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade was moved away from the

Garrison Headquarters (HQ) and Mesar E. Sharif to the large city of Pol E. Khomri in

preparation for the upcoming Parliamentary elections. The mission of 3rd Kandak was to

conduct presence patrols, establish a supportive visibility role amongst the population and

conduct support and training endeavors with the Royal Netherlands Air Force in

preparation for the upcoming Parliamentary elections. The PRT at this location was

commanded by a Dutch Royal Air Force Commander. The initial attempt to co-train with

the Dutch security force soldiers was a failure due to perceived animosity, cultural and

expectation differences. This is where our team of ETT NCOs and Officers felt we had to

do more to prepare our Kandak and the ANA leadership for success in leadership and

confidence.

The internal reflective AAR process between US ETT mentors enabled us to

brainstorm ideas for upcoming effective tactile training since we were not going to

receive any guidance from our own US and/or ANA channels. The idea of shorter lessons

within a group created program of instruction (POI) was our key to success. This ―hands

on‖ approach to learning was the NCO way to get our ―riot control‖ training up to

standard. The US ETTs also conducted a ―mini-how to teach‖ lesson with the Dutch

Instructors. The training was moderately successful for all three armies and allowed for

our US team to continue to plan training and set up a comprehensive schedule for future

training events. This is were the idea of a ―reaction to mobs‖ scenario and having ANA

NCOs make decisions (without the presence of ANA officers) came into play.

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The idea of leaders training for our NCOs was our new sub-mission. We felt this

foundational concept would affect all other areas of training and mission success. So we

implemented a series of physical fitness round robin stations which incorporated ―critical

thinking‖ activities and possible ―field‖ scenarios at interim locations amongst our

training area. Every time we tried this methodology, the ANA soldiers would do okay at

the fitness activities, but freeze at the station where they had to provide a solution to a

question to a combat, riot control or situational scenario. The ANA soldiers that did

attempt to provide an answer, where still unsupported by their own soldiers. In addition,

it was apparent that we were losing the soldiers mentally since the particular situation did

not seem to involve them and the true nature of a ―squad mentality‖ was not embedded in

their physic. This was further exacerbated by the fact that no officer was around to give

guidance or orders. And due to the frequency of ―presence patrols‖ and ―reconnaissance‖

missions, and the parallel mission of building and supporting a forward operating base

(FOB), barracks, dining facility, training area and local workers, our effort to expand on

this training concept fell by the wayside until after the elections.

After the elections, 3rd Kandak, 1st BDE, 209th Corps was ordered to rotate back to

Garrison in Mesar E. Sharif, to refit and start training in a ―Red Cycle‖ which was

intended to keep our Kandak in Garrison to conduct training with minimal mission

requirement for a few months. It was at this time that LRTC began to evolve. Of course

the actual course ideas and layouts are not new. Our initial internet research led us to the

Ft. Sill‘s and Camp Atterbury‘s Leadership Reaction Courses (LRC) POI which is very

comprehensive. However, we did not have the higher level of training or financial

support, specified time or money and people power to build a LRC at this location at the

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time. In addition, the inherent bureaucracy that usually comes along with any good idea

like this was also an annoyance. So we did what all proactive and initiative based NCOs

do when faced with problems such as these, we built it ourselves.

The original course layout was a combination of old LRC originals designed to

promote teamwork and physical fitness along with the ―critical thinking‖ aspects to

identify leaders amongst the soldiers. We coupled this with the civilian ―ROPES‖(a

combination of team building and ―high wire‖ elements for confidence edifice) models

that school districts and businesses use as well. This was great in theory, except that

majority of our ANA soldiers did not see themselves as leaders, and neither did their

commanders. So we created scenarios that came right from their own experiences and

country. We took into account their terrain and culture and created a few scenarios that

might actually happen if they were at home in their own village or rural town without

anyone else available. We also used the controversial adages and commentary such as, ―if

your child or wife were going to die if you did not do something now, what would you

do!‖ We also identified a representative team of prospective future ANA ―LRTC Fitness

Trainers‖ (later to be identified as a Tactical Fitness Instructor or ―TAC SGT‖) to help us

build, layout, and govern the new LRTC from dirt to final product.

The grand opening allowed for the ANA TAC SGTs to show their ability to lead,

demonstrate and conduct the LRTC POI for all ANA and US commanders and senior

NCOs of the 209th CORPS. This LRTC NCO led concept was new to the ANA

commanders and there had been many ANA officer obstacles inherent to the process

leading up to the opening ceremony. The ANA officers wanted to take over at the end

when all of the work had been completed thereby giving off the perception that they had

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been there giving support from the beginning. At times the US forces had problems

supporting the follow through aspect of ensuring their identified ANA TAC SGTs were

not put on a duty roster and or some extraneous detail as well. This happened more than a

few times, but our team of US instructors simply took the initiative to track down the

TAC SGT and the Kandak commander to remind them of the importance of the LRTC

training (and name drop the ANA Brigade commanders name) and what it could do for

their soldiers and their success rates. Kandak commanders still did not fully understand

the concept and that is when the key US NCOs would have chi (a famous Afghanistan tea

which promoted conversation with the ANA) with the Brigade ANA Generals and

Command Sergeants Majors (CSM). The use of a hand built wooden scale model greatly

enhanced the ―visual aspect‖ of the discussion this concept was then used for the

instructional squad level briefings on the course too. Finally, the ANA 209th CORPS

Commander gave full support to the project and graciously accepted the invitation to the

―Grand Opening‖ and ―Dedication Ceremony‖. This ceremony was a myriad of pomp

and circumstance and live demonstrations by the ANA NCOs at their best. The ANA

TAC SGTs had worked with the Special Forces Group that was working in our

compound. That added the needed emphasis of validity and he directed that all ANA

training officers, Kandak and Brigade level senior staff, 1SGs and CSMs be at the

opening ceremony.

The ceremony was a live ANA NCO demonstration of the entire LRTC training

process for Platoon-Squad level units. The process of course rationale briefing, course

overview and safety, course equipment care and leadership, self-confidence, initiative,

and team building concepts came alive for the entire CORPS. More importantly, the

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entire program was completely run by the ANA TAC SGTs with only minimal US over-

watch support. The ceremony was so successful that it is now officially sanctioned by the

MOD and has been briefed at several country Commanders sessions.

It was at this time that some key US senior NCOs were asked if they would take

on higher responsibility and promote this LRTC concept throughout the Combined Joint

Task Force of Afghanistan (CJTF-A). This personnel move was accomplished and the

LRTC concept took on a country wide training perspective. The Garrison level US Navy

―Seabees‖ bought into the concept and assisted with their expertise in the building of an

even more comprehensive and uniquely pleasing course layout in the capital of

Afghanistan-Kabul. This LRTC was built at Darulaman Garrison of the 201st CORPS.

This was in conjunction the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) and the British who

trained the ANA officers along with the French who trained the NCO CORPS at this

training facility. This site was ideal for this type of training, as all newly trained Kandaks

leaving ―Basic Training‖ go to this Garrison for two to eight weeks awaiting command

structure and move out orders. Hence another doctrinally sound training facility to

support the tenets of leadership and team building before the ANA units go into combat.

This joint endeavor between the Navy and Army set a tone of cooperation which allowed

for the special skills each service had to offer to be utilized. The ―Grand Opening

Dedication and Demonstration Ceremony‖ involved MOD, KMTC, Task Force (TF)

Phoenix Command and Operations Section and Coalition Trainers. This particular course

did not have the total involvement of the ANA NCOs as time was a factor so that it

would be completed before the key senior NCOs that started the project left country. But

the US Brigade Commander and executive staff fully supported the endeavor and

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allocated US ETT NCOs from different Kandaks so they could bring the concept for

training back to their units. The US ETT mentors gave of themselves and became

proficient in all aspects of teaching the course to their ANA counterparts. In the end,

Herat, Gardez, Mesar E. Sharif, Samangan, Kunduz, and Kabul (all major strategic cities

throughout Afghanistan) all had one or more LRTCs available or under consideration

and/or construction for use by the Coalition, US and or ANA forces (to include the

Afghanistan National Police). This leadership based methodology has always been used

in our military and that of other major military forces in the world.

Conclusion

In summary, it would be negligent not to name a few of the other benefits that the

LRTC course provided while in country. The course was used by Special Forces groups

for conditioning and sharpening of their skills in addressing ―no win‖ scenarios in an

Afghanistan. The course also served as a ―Stress Management‖ set of activities for our

young Security Force and US support soldiers during low tempo times. Central Texas

College, offered courses to soldiers in this combat environment, and their instructors (US

Soldier instructors) incorporated this ―hands on‖ LRTC course into their ―Problem

Solving‖ curriculum. The ANA 1SGs took advantage of the course to enhance their

Physical Training so as to expand the Variety principles.

NCOs from every military in country used their leadership to build upon the

course and make it fit their particular units‘ needs. This in the end, was, and always will

be the NCOs job and the purpose of a properly used LRTC. Training and imploring its

units within their capabilities is a cornerstone function of a leader. The Leadership

Reaction and Training Course is the greatest teaching environment to accomplish these

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tasks with a seasoned or newly formed military in a training environment (even one in a

―Combat Zone‖).

The fact that a few key senior NCOs took the initiative to improvise, adapt and

overcome obstacles of bureaucracy and ineptness is to be commended. The persistence of

NCOs to follow through with a mission even when there were no supporting factions,

instructional templates or training schedules, or systematic infrastructure in place, is a

sign of the dedication of a true trainer—an NCO. The TRADOC officials would be proud

of their NCOs and especially those in the USAR and IT Divisions for the contributions

and expertise in bridging training and combat operations in a ―Combat Environment‖.

These NCOs had the skill sets to create training, research METL requirements from their

own professions and the internet, take initiative to compile, package, and share vertically

and horizontally all information throughout the chain of commands and to assist training

endeavors while the country and MOD counterparts continued to set up the formal

infrastructure without excuses. NCOs had the unique opportunity to influence this great

country and the training impact by speaking up for the ANA soldiers and NCOs of this

new army. The opportunity to be a part of the creation of the new Afghanistan National

Army is an accolade in itself, but to influence the doctrinal future of ―critical thinking‖

and confident leaders, with an emphasis on empowerment is a credit to the ―Selfless

Service‖ tenet of our US NCO CORPS. It is with that notion that I encourage any and all

who read this paper to remember the principles we have been taught throughout our

military careers, and instruct those in our charge, no matter what the obstacles may seem

to be. And always remember to, ―Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome‖.

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References

Fort Sill and Camp Attebury Leadership Reaction Course Program of Instruction. (1986).

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Appendix A: Initial Request for Support and e-mails – LRTC

INFORMATION DOCUMENT DATE: September 21, 2005 RE: AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL ARMY LRTC (LEADERSHIP REACTION AND TRAINING COURSE) AND PHYSICAL FITNESS/ TEAM- BUILDING OBSTACLE COURSE FOR: ALCON 1/209TH CORPS ETTs - RCAG-N; TF Phoenix J-3/4 Personnel THRU: LTC QUINN (BDE CMD); MAJ WOODRING (BDE S-3) TO: COL HARRIS (CORPS CMD); COL GEREN (DEPUTY CORPS CMD) and CPT AVILA (CORPS S-3) STATEMENT OF RATIONALE and ANA TRAINING OUTCOMES: The rationale of the LRTC (Leadership Reaction and Training Course) in this theater (RCAG-N) is as follows: Based on numerous conversations with fellow soldiers of all ranks and forces, we have surmised that the current ANA COC (chain of command) system does not hold the same level of credence and respect for the ANA NCOs as they do for their Officers. There is an apparent consensus amongst 3.5 and 4.0 mentors from the conversations from ETTs traveling in and out of Phoenix over the past eight months. At the Kandak level in RCAG-N, we have witnessed the stagnation of missions and mission readiness due to the absence of Officers at critical times. When ANA NCOs are ―polled and/or questioned‖ (w/o Officers present), their responses have a common theme; no trust by their superiors, they are afraid to do anything for fear of repercussion; their confidence levels are below the norm while in uniform (but when they are off duty it is apparent how smart and creative they can be). On the other hand, many Officers have the unfounded opinion that AN NCOs are incapable of true leadership potential or responsibility; are fearful of NCOs with any wherewithal; are afraid to relinquish control, and parlay to their consistent argument that soldiers and NCOs cannot read or write which is a rationalization of why ―delegation of authority is not frugal‖. It is for this reason that we (ETTs and higher level support staff from any command) embrace the fully proven LRTC concept now. We are at a pivotal point in our rotations that we can start to effect change from the foundation level starting at KMTC by piloting the LRTC program throughout the country. We can start in the RCAG-N area, more specifically at Pol – E – Khomri (PEK). These are full fledged training centers at the heart and foundation of training. KMTC is in the capital of Afghanistan and PEK is right at the crossroads of the Baghlan Province. The primary training compound we are able to dedicate LRTC/obstacle focus and resources on is called ―Kar Kar‖ training compound. This compound is supported by the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps and the United States Government. Currently, we have gained support from the US Drill SGTs of the 95th Division; the French Army; 1/209th Corps ETTs; and the Afghanistan National Army (he French POC is also speaking to the British ETTs of the ANA NCO leadership training course for KMTC support). We feel the potential for a wide array of leadership and ―critical thinking‖ growth (to include ―Espirit de Corps‖) opportunities can grow from these activities if conducted and implemented correctly. Many US business and educational systems use this format for team building, leadership, confidence and ―critical thinking‖

enhancement amongst the users.

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The US Drill SGTs have committed to demonstrating the first wave of training during their ―cycle breaks‖.

They will train the US, Dutch and any other Coalition force interested. It is for these reasons that we at RCAG-N would appreciate any support or guidance that can be given. In closing, we want it known that the strong possibility of revamping the ―Obstacle course‖ at KMTC is being discussed currently and should be supported. It is our hope that this project would be a simultaneous and concurrent project. However, our main effort will be concentrated at the ―Kar Kar‖ and Mesar E Sharif compounds. We understand that this initiative may not currently be on ―MODs‖ training screen, but insist that this concept be given serious support and consideration before the winter sets in. These are sentiments from the field where the ―rubber meets the road‖. Any suggestions or guidance should be directed to SGM Granado at: michael.louis.granado@us.army.mil as I am the POC for this endeavor at this time. My cell phone number is: 079-690-757. PROJECT CHECKLIST:

1. Bid for LRTC building (approximately $6000.00 US dollars) 2. Bid for LRTC ―Obstacle Course‖-materials (approximately $2260.00 US dollars) 3. Needs listing 4. Price listing breakdown 5. LRTC activities instructions/situations sheets 6. LRTC schematics/plan sheets 7. LRTC map layout Pol E Khomri 8. LRTC map layout Messar E Shariff 9. Dutch Coalition coordination and (POC CPT Merini C: 079891081) involvement 10. Coordination w/ LRTC trainers, US Drill SGTs, (POC CSM Coles C: 070202095) 11. ANA BDE S-3 involvement (209th Corps command group) 12. ANA BDE Engineer involvement (209th Corps command group) 13. ANA Commander involvement (209th Corps command group) 14. US Command involvement (209th Corps command group) 15. KMTC S-3 (US) involvement (POC LTC Zeglers – C: 070203472) 16. KMTC S-3 (ANA) involvement (via LTC Zeglers) 17. KMTC French (Officer Corps TNG-MAJ Cevesa-C: 079321614:) involvement 18. KMTC British (NCO Corps TNG) involvement-pending coordination w/French 19. TF Phoenix J-3 Training Officer (CPT Vasquez) involvement 20. 3rd Kandak US Team Chief (LTC Francis-C: 070057494) involvement

In closing, we respectfully look for any and all support (and guidance) that may be ascertained. It is crucial that we incorporate this type of training into the Officer and NCO arena. 1/209th CORPS is primed and ready to take on this challenge. We are committed to complete follow through as this COA will enhance the ANA NCO and Officer corps for many years to come. With respect and high aspirations, SGM Michael Granado 1/209th CORPS BDE Senior NCO Mentor

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RCAG-N-G1 December 10, 2005 Memorandum Thru: 14th Movement Control Battalion, Bagram Airfield, APO AE 09354 For: RCAG-N (Mesar I. Sharif) 1/209th “Shaeen” Corps. APO-AE 09318 Subject: Request for Container Support for LRC (Leadership Reaction Course)

1. QUANTITY AND TYPE: 1 Container (Conex) size (20’). 2. PURPOSE: the conex will secure and store LRC equipment for training. The container

will not leave the area/compound. 3. LOCATION: 200M north of building 1006 inside Corps compound. 4. DURATION: Indefinetly 5. POC for management of container: SGM Zakerea @ 079690757 6. POC for this request: same as above

//original signed// EDGAR F. PLUMMER SGM Michael Granado MAJ, TC 1/209th Corps, CSM Senior Mentor Battalion Operations Officer _____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Approved with comments: ________________________________________________________ Container Number:____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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ALCON, The course is 95% complete. We are in the classroom training phase of the project. I have attached a "living" training schedule document (you know how things change---enshallah). I need help in coordinating amongst all of the missions,and Corps requirements. Please help me with the best available "demonstation date". The demonstation will take approximately 1.5 hours from the time people get there (and we start) and the time the "Briefing/Demo" is over (vying Q/A). Tenative program will look like this: Introductions------------------------------------------ANA BDE SGM & SGM Granado Mullah Prayer and Blessing-----------------------------2nd KDK ANA SM LRTC/Obstacle Briefing --------------------------------3rd KDK ANA SM "Live Fire Demo"---------------------------------------Composite Team (SF & SFor & ANA) (1KDK ANA SM's - NCOIC) Closing Comments---------------------------------------ANA Corps CMD & COL Geren Certificate & Award Presentations----------------------ANA Brigade CMD & LTC Quinn Index The overall intent is to ensure the S-3's of the entire Corps attend the demonstration. I would hope that maybe the Us closing coments could touch on the topics of "Espirit de Corps" and trust between NCO and Officer (ANA of course). The ANA SGM and I will touch on Physical Fitness and Confidence (these are CSM Mosier's intentions). Maybe LTC Quinn the coorperation peice (ISAF, ANA,SF and ETTs???) Once I get a date (I know always subject to change) I can put it out at the "BUB" on Sunday night. I do need to know soon as I plan on having the ZOBIT CLC and SSC at the demo and need to coordinate with the "Brits". I also need to coordinate with the medics. Thanks, SGM Granado, Michael L. ETT Leads the Way...(so our kids won't have to)!

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LRTC/Obstacal Item Listing: QTY

IND $

EXT $

AFGN $(TOT)

US $(TOT) Activity Comments

Status

PEK

MES Self Get

2" x 8" x 8' 3 Obstacle #1 Black

2" x 8" x 8' 1 Obstacle #2 Green

2" x 8" x10' 1 "" 2" x 8" x12' 1 "" 55 Gal Drum 1 "" x

3/4" x 20' Rope 1 Obstacle #3 Red x

Weighted 55 Gal Drum 1 "" x 2" x 8" x8' 9" plank 1

Obstacle #4 Brown

2" x 8" x 6' 2" plank 1 "" 40 lb ammo box's 2 "" 2" x 12" x 39" plank 1

Obstacle #5 Orange

50 lb ammo box 1 "" 1-1/2" x 10' piece of pipe 2

Obstacle #6 Yellow

5/8" x 30' Rope 1 "" 55 Gal Drum 1 "" x 2" x 8" x 10' plank 1

Obstacle #7 Blue

2" x 8" x 4' plank 2 "" 1' x 30' Rope 1 "" x

Leather Gloves 20pr

O/side Obstacle CRS

8" x 8" x 20' 10 "" 8" x 8" x 6' 10 "" Large Spool (Empty) 1 "" x 8' x (2" diameter) iron bar 2 "" Spool of cable 3/4" 1 "" 3/4" metal washers 30 "" Spool of 1/2" 1 ""

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Rope Spool of 550 Cord 1 "" Large "Eye Bolts" (hold 2 men) 30 "" 1' x 1' x 2" flat boards (square) 15 "" 2" X 8" x6' planks 2 "" 2" x 8" x8' planks 2 "" constantiner wire 2rls "" x iron chain 1" 100M "" iron chain 2" 50M "" iron chain 3" 30M "" tent stakes 30 "" "Snap Links" medium 25 "" "Snap Links" Large 25 "" "D" rings Large 10 "" Caribiners (repelling) 10 ""

mechanic rags 8" x 8" 1bx

O/side Obstacle CRS

hard plexi-glass 2' x 6' 12 shts LRC Bldg. sand bags 100 LRC Bldg. x 6 penny nails 2bx LRC Bldg. medium screws 2bx LRC Bldg. x Engineer Tape 2rls x

Conex 1

LRC-Obstacle CRS x

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Appendix B: LRTC Course Overview

Credit given to the authors at

CAMP ATTERBURY AND FORT SILL JOINT MANEUVER AND TRAINING CENTERS OF THE GREAT UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

ANA LEADERSHIP REACTION AND

TRAINING OBSTACLE COURSE (LRTC)

Afghanistan- TF Phoenix

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LEADERSHIP REACTION COURSE OVERVIEW

The Leadership Reaction Course is a squad size (7-10 soldiers) course designed to develop the leadership, teamwork, and problem solving abilities of the squad. It also will develop and enhance physical fitness principles. A different member of the squad should function as the squad leader at each one of the obstacles. Multiple squads may utilize the course simultaneously in a “round robin” fashion. Each station has accessories (see attached inventory listing) that are stored in the storage shed located at the entrance to the course. Do not cut or alter the accessories in any way. These items are numbered or spray painted and should be placed at each of the respective obstacles as needed. All other items should be returned and locked in the storage cage/container at the end of the training day. An evaluator or “TAC” SGT is required for each station. They are responsible for explaining the situation (only to squad leader), scoring, act as a referee, and being a primary spotter for soldiers on high obstacles. Some obstacles require more than one spotter. An individual from the squad or extra safety soldier should fulfill this role and cannot participate at that specific station. All obstacles have certain areas that are marked by sand bags or black spray paint. These are “NO TOUCH/CROSS AREAS.” Any soldier that makes contact with these areas becomes a casualty and can no longer “fully” participate in that event. The squad must continue to evacuate this casualty through the obstacle. The sandbags delineate hazard areas simulating (i.e., water, chemicals, mine fields, or rivers) “off limits areas, etc. The penalties assigned for touching these “off limit” areas will be directed by the LRTC instructor (s). General Intent: Train as you see fit. The course is intended for your use in a professional and safe manner. It can be used as a Physical Fitness course or as designed, a true “Leadership Reaction Training and Obstacle Course”. Enjoy the course and train safely. SGM Granado TF Phoenix- Operations SGM

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Appendix C: LRTC Course Training Schedules

Leadership Reaction & Obstacle Training Course Outline Skill Level I (Suggested POI for training an ANA “TAC” SGT)

Day 1

0830-0900 Introduction and Course Overview US ETT 0900-1200 Physical Fitness Test/PT “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA “TAC” SGT 1330-1630 Safety Techniques – Course Preparation US ETT

Day 2 0830-0900 Safety Techniques – “Stretching” & PT US ETT 0900-1000 Safety Techniques – “Spotting” “” 1000-1100 Safety Techniques – “Catching” “” 1100-1200 Safety Techniques – Body Positions (ing) “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA “TAC” SGT 1330-1430 Safety Techniques – “Lifting” & Grabbing” “” 1430- 1530 Safety Techniques – “Falls” “” 1530-1630 Safety Techniques – “Belay” & Rope Seats US ETT

Day 3 0830-0900 Teamwork Safety& PT ANA/US ETT 0900-1000 Obstacle Safety Checks-Overview “” 1000-1200 Obstacle 1-7 (Crawl) “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA “TAC” SGT 1330-1530 Obstacle 8-14 (Crawl) US ETT 1530-1630 Review/AAR “”

Day 4

0830-0900 Previous Day Review & PT (Carries) ANA/US ETT 0900-1000 Obstacle Safety Checks-Overview “” 1000-1200 Obstacle 1-7 (Walk) “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA “TAC” SGT 1330-1530 Obstacle 8-14 (Walk) US ETT 1530-1630 Review/AAR “”

Day 5 0830-1100 LRTC/Obstacles – (Run) ANA/US ETT 1100-1200 LRTC/Obstacle Review/AAR “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA “TAC” SGT 1330-1430 Course Hands On Exam Review US ETT 1430-1530 Course Hands On Exam “” 1530-1600 Comprehensive AAR ANA “TAC” SGT 1600-1630 Course Index and Clean up “”

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Leadership Reaction & Obstacle Training Course Suggested “first time” – Day 1 Training Schedule

(It is highly recommended that US ETT Mentors “Co-conduct” the first day of training with 100% of ANA participants before they negotiate any obstacle on the LRTC/Obstacle Course for obvious safety reasons)

Day 1

0830-0840 Course Overview ANA/US OIC 0840-0900 Safety Techniques – “Stretching” ANA/US NCOIC 0900-0915 Safety Techniques – “Spotting” “” 0915-0930 Safety Techniques – “Catching” “” 0930-0945 Safety Techniques – Body Positions (ing) “” 0945-1000 Break “” 1000-1015 Safety Techniques – “Lifting” & “Grabbing” “” 1015-1030 Safety Techniques – “Falls” “” 1030-1050 Safety Techniques - “PE” “” 1050-1100 Break “” 1100-1200 Safety Techniques – “Belay, Knots & Swiss Seats” US ETT (Introduction to Rappelling) 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer ANA/US NCOIC 1330-1315 “Stretching” “” 1315-1600 Obstacle 1-5 (Crawl w/Good AAR each time!) “” 1600-1615 Overall AAR (Teamwork “PEP” Talk?) ANA/US OIC 1615-1630 Index/Cleanup and Equipment Check ANA NCOIC & Soldiers NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM.

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Leadership Reaction & Obstacle Training Course Suggested Day 2 Training Schedule

(This schedule should only be conducted after 100% of ANA participants have participated in the “DAY 1 Training Schedule” for obvious safety reasons)

Day 2 0830-0840 Course Review ANA/US OIC 0840-0900 “Stretching” ANA/US NCOIC 0900-0915 Safety Techniques – Review “” 0915-1200 Obstacle 6-10 (Crawl w/Good AAR each time!) “” 1200-1330 Lunch/Prayer “” 1330-1315 “Stretching” “” 1315-1600 Obstacle 11-14 (Crawl w/Good AAR each time!) “” 1600-1615 Overall AAR (Teamwork “PEP” Talk?) ANA/US OIC 1615-1630 Index/Cleanup and Equipment Check ANA NCOIC & Soldiers NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM.

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Leadership Reaction & Obstacle Training Course Suggested ½ Day Schedule

(This schedule should only be conducted after 100% of ANA participants have participated in the “DAY 1 Training Schedule” for obvious safety reasons)

½ Day 0830-0840 Course Review ANA/US OIC 0840-0900 “Stretching” ANA/US NCOIC 0900-0915 Safety Techniques – Review “” 0915-1145 Obstacles of Choice (Crawl w/Good AAR each time!) “” 1145-1200 Overall AAR (Teamwork “PEP” Talk?) ANA/US OIC 1200-1215 Index/Cleanup and Equipment Check ANA NCOIC & Soldiers 1215-1230 Lunch/Prayer ANA/US NCOIC NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM.

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LRTC/OBSTACLE COURSE (Operating Instructions for US/ANA) – RCAG-N

Course Overview (Brief LOI Mode): The LRTC (Leadership Reaction & Training/Obstacle Course) is a physically, spiritually and mentally demanding, course which if used properly which can foster the following: “espirit de corps” communication skills confidence cooperation critical thinking leadership identification organization and preparations (PCIs) thinking physical fitness (especially upper body) quick reaction thinking small Group AAR process teamwork trust and, an overall sense of unity and cohesiveness in the unit (squad, platoon, company, staff, etc.). Check out Process: Use the same process as you do for the ―Firing Range‖. Keys are located in the RCAG TOC along with a sign up roster. It is a first come, first serve course, unless prior sign up by a unit has been coordinated. If you use LRTC equipment (an equipment check out listing is attached and in the ―STORAGE CAGE‖), please ensure all equipment is returned to the ―STORAGE CAGE‖ in the manner it was ―TAKEN OUT‖ (unless it was left in disarray by a previous unit—if this is the case, you know what to do…). Suggested Prerequisites for Course: It is recommended that units participate in the “DAY 1 Training Schedule”. Optimal time for effective use of this course is during the ―Red or Amber‖ Training Cycles. However, it may be use as a Physical Fitness Course per unit requirements and needs. A general risk assessment has been completed (however a blank one is also available for US ETT use prior to using the course). Mandatory Uniform: Boots or Tennis Shoes and BDUs (―tucked in at the waist‖). Gloves (provided). No headgear or objects in pockets!

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LRTC/OBSTACLE COURSE (“Overview” of Suggested Situations for LRTC Activities)

Situation 1): Canyon Crossing At this station you must cross your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel across the Canyon Bridge that has been partially destroyed. Situation 2): Bomb Shelter At this station your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel must be protected from ―incoming mortar fire‖ until given the ―All Clear. Situation 3): River Crossing At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel across the fast moving river without falling in and being swept away. **Situation 4): Afghanistan Mountain Climb/Rappel Tower At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon up the mountain and down the other side. This obstacle may also be used as a rappelling tower. It is recommended that if this is the case, you only use it as a rappel tower for obvious safety reasons. **Situation 5): Team Squad Climb At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon up and over the mine field below. **Situation 6): Cargo Team Climb At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and over the cargo net. Situation 7): Team Wall/Trust Fall At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and over the wall. This obstacle may also be used as a trust fall wall. ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution Required

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LRTC/OBSTACLE COURSE (“Overview” of Suggested Situations for LRTC Activities) Situation 8): Mine Field Trust Walk At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the mine field lane in pairs. One is inside the lane and the soldier inside the lane is ―blind folded‖. Situation 9): Deep Well Rescue At this station your squad is on patrol and they encounter a little boy semi-unconscious at the bottom of the well. They must safely extract him. **Situation 10): Balance Beam Crossing At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel across the beam. **Situation 11): Vertical Mine Field At this station you must get an injured soldier across the vertical mine field without tripping the mines and trip wires. Situation 12): Team Squad Life Raft At this station you must get your entire squad on the 2‘ X 2‘ life raft board for 15 seconds. Situation 13): Team Mine Field Crossing At this station your squad leader must get his entire squad across the mine field as a unit while they are ―blind folded‖. Situation 14): Team Squad Balance Board At this station your squad must balance a heavy 8‖ X 8 ― X 8‘ piece of wood for 15 seconds. ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution Required

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اکؼ غ سثشی کسط آهصؽی حل هاتمغین الات آهصؽی سص ال" تاس ال"تما ضاء

طر .زم % 100اضتراک هاع ربری اکص در رز ال یب ضرع ایي کرش برای رفع خ دی هلی افغبستبى در کرش آهزضی حل ار از طرف هطبریي است چرا ک

. آهریکبیی خاست ضذ است

:ال سص دیذگا کسط 0840 – 0830 دی هلی افغاغتاى ( " " شهؼ تذى)ؽس دادى ػضلات " اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 0900 – 0840 ل اهشیکایی/ اس "افغش هغ د تدى تشای گشفتي کغی ک اص سی خشک هیفتذ" اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 0915 – 0900 "آها د" ا ػوال تخیکی تی خطش 0930 – 0915 د تدى تشای کوک کغی ک دس حال توشیي خغت هیؾ دی هلی افغاغتاى " " آها ظ هغل / اس خسد ضات

" اهشیکایی عظ تذى" ا ػاهل تخیکی تی خطش 0945 – 0930 " " "اجام یک ػول دسعت ت " " سفغ خغت گی کشدى 1000 – 0945 ذی" ػول تخیکی تی خطش 1015 – 1000 د کؾیذى آى اص تل یا جای دیگش تالا ؽ ی دیاس " " "دعت دادى تشای عشتاص ک س " " " افتادى " اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 1030 – 1015 ذ " اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 1050 – 1030 " " "اجام دادى اػوال تخیکی یاد داد ؽ " " سفغ خغت گی کشدى 1100 – 1050 تغتي سیغواى ت تذى " –اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 1200 – 1100 ذ اهشیکایی" " گشفتي سیغواى،گش صدى سیغواى " آهضػ د دی هلی افغاغتاى خسد ضاتظ هغ اهشیکایی " طؼام ػثادت 1330 – 1200 "اس ( " " "ىشهؼ تذ)ؽسدادى ػضلات " 1315 – 1330 5 – 1توشیي 1600 – 1315دی هلی افغاغتاى " تؼذ اص ختن توشیي دتاس گشی آى 1615 – 1600 "افغش هغل اهشیکایی / اس عایل تجیضات 1630 – 1615 ل " دس ختن توشیي پاک کاسی چک کشدى دی هلی افغاغتاى خسد ضاتظ هغ "ػغاکش اس

NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM. : ت

اکؼ غ سثشی سط آهصؽی حل ها

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تمغین الات آهصؽی سصد م " تاس ال"ا ضاء تك ک کذ گاى اسدی هلی افغاغتاى اعت ک دس سص دم ایي توشیات سفغ خطش ؽشکت کشد تدذ ت تا تشای آى اؽتشا الا .ایي تمغین

م :سص د

غاى " دیذگا کسط 0840 – 0830 ی هلی افغا اى هغل اهشیکایی / اسد "افغش دی هلی افغاغتاى ( " شهؼ تذى)ؽس دادى ػضلات 0900 – 0840 ظ هغل اهشیکایی / اس "خسد ضات جام دادى " اػوال تخیکی تی خطش 0915 – 0900 ا " " " دتاس " " 10-6توشیي 1200 – 0915 " "طؼام ػثادت 1330 – 1200 ذى ػضلات 1315 – 1330 " " ( شهؼ تذى)ؽسا " " 14 -11توشیي 1600 – 1315 دی هلی افغاغتاى " تؼذ اص ختن توشیي دتاس گشی آى 1615 – 1600 "ل اهشیکایی افغش هظ/ اس دی هلی افغاغتاى خسد ضاتظ ػغاکش 1630 – 1615 تجیضات اس دى عایل چک کش "دس ختن توشیي پاک کاسی

ت د : تؼضی کذک ای ک خسدضاتطاى توشیي دا

NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM.

اکؼ غ سثشی کسط آهصؽی حل هاسص ½ تما ضاء تمغین الات

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دذ د ب دی هلی افغبستبى است ک در رز ال ایي توریبت رفع خطر ضرکت کر .ایي تقسین اقبت برای آى اضتراک کذگبى ار

سص ½ دی هلی افغبستبى " کرش دیذگب 0840 – 0830 " افسر هسل اهریکبیی/ ار دی هلی افغبستبى ( " رهص بذى)ضردادى عضلات 0900 – 0840 ردضببظ هسل اهریکبیی / ار "خ " " " دببر اجبم دادى" کی بی خطر اعوبل تخی 0915 – 0900 بت دل خا 1145 – 0915 توری گری آى 1200 – 1145 دی هلی افغبستبى " بعذ از ختن توریي دببر "افسر هسل اهریکبیی/ ار دی هلی افغاغتاى خسد ضاتظ ػغاکش " کردى سبیل تجیساتدر ختن توریي پبک کبری چک 1215 – 1200 "اس طعبم عببدت 1230 – 1215

NOTES: Certain Kandaks have highly trained ANA “TAC” SGTS. Inquire with unit S-3 or ANA SGM. : ت

اع ربری اکي دی هلی افغبستبى)شکرش آهزضی حل ه ( عولیبت راوبیی برای ار

اغ سثشی اکؼ یک کسط اعت ک ؽاهل فؼالیت ای فیضیکی سحی دهاغی هیؾد ک تشای پیؾشفت تؾیك اػوال :دیذگا کسط ط آهصؽی حل ه کس:ریل تکاس هیشد

"تاس ت لل اسد پیذا کشدى"

هاستای تثلیغاتی

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فظ پیذاکشدىاػتواد ب وکاسی

اذاف هن پیذا کشدى هؼلهات سثشی

ظش گشفتي ؽشایظ لاصم دس ( هخصصا جغوی)تذسعتی فیضیکی

ػکظ الؼول عشیغ دسعتشع دتاس گشی آى تؼذ اص ختن یک پ

واگی کاهل تا دیگشاى اػتثاس لاصم

......(.تلک، دلگی، تلی، کاسهذاى غیش) احغاط وثغتگی دس جوغ

اجام اػوال پلی گى هیثاؽذ: پشع تاصسعی ذ ا دس لشاسگا اهشیکایی ا وشا تا لیغت آى اعت.ایي پشع هثل ط خذهتی هیثاؽذ اگش چ دس گضؽت ن .توام کلی الیي کس ایي عظ یک جضتام ت

اعت گ ؽذ ؼ سا. وا غ سثشی اک ا ط آهصؽی حل ه حیضات کس یذ اگش ؽوا ت ق عایل هیثاؽذ) اعتفاد هیک ذ ( لیغت تجیضات تاصسعی دس ص لطفا هطوؼا ؽیذ ک توام جیضات هثل گزؽت لشاس گشفت تاؽذ ذق ت ذ تاؽذ)عایل دس ص تعظ جضتام دیگش یجای ؽ ا عایل جیضات ی ......(.دس ایي صست،ؽوا تایذ تذایذ ک چ کیذ -اگش ت

ذ : ای کسطاصل تماضا ؽذ تش ات حاضش تاؽ ال توشی ا تایذ دس سص ایي کسط تشای تذسعتی فیضیکی ش جشتام ت حغاب هییایذ هیتاى تا کییذ ؽذ ک توام جضتاه

کذاگش چ تشای هؾاسیي اهشیکایی ک اص تجشتیات گزؽت خد تشای پیؾثشد ایي کسط ا)گمت ک سیغک ک احغاط هیؾذ اص تیي سفت اعت ( عتفاد هی

رری چب ق دیگر چیسی تیس در جئب تب ى بب ضذ. د ستکص در قت توریي بب خد داضت بب ضیذ -کرهچ –بت : ییف رم ض

اغ سثشی اکؼ ط آهصؽی حل ه تماضای ؽشایظ تشای فؼالیت ای ایي کسط "دیذگا)" کس

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LRTC/OBSTACLE COURSE (“Overview” of Suggested Situations for LRTC Activities) اغ ذ دس کسط ه :فؼا لیت حای تاکیذ ؽ

Situation 1): Canyon Crossing ل حل ا :ػثس اص دس ػویك : هش ط 55دسایي حالت ؽوا تایذ تا توام دلگی تاى تیلش س واییذلیتش ک دس ضد ؽوا اعت اص پل یو تخشیة ؽذ تایذ ت طا ػث .س احتیا

At this station you must cross your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel across the Canyon Bridge that has been partially destroyed. Situation 2): Team Balance Beam Crossing دم اصى : هش حل :ػثس اص تخت ت At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel across the beam.

هرحل توب م دلگی تب ى ببیذبب بیلر زى عبر کیذ 55در ایي تا .لیتر از تخت Situation 3): Squad Balance Board عم اصى ت ؽکل تین اس : هش حل :تخت ت At this station your squad must balance a heavy 8‖ X 8 ― X 8‘ piece of wood for 15 seconds. ذ ه فما ػثس ک خت ا .دس ایي هشحل دلگی تا ى تایذ اص تا لا ی ت Situation 4): Team Trust/Fall Wall :تالا ؽذى ت طس اػتواد تالای دیاس .: 4هشحل

ب طر اعتوب د هیببضذ در ایي هرحل تین ار ببلا ی دیار ببلا ضذ ایي هاع ببلا ضذى ببلای دیار At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and over the wall. This obstacle may also be used as a trust fall wall. Situation 5): Elevated Mine Field Crossing : ػثس اص استفاع تلذ اص عاح هایي :جنهشحل پي At this station you must get your entire squad and the 55 gallon barrel up and across the minefield safely دس ایي هشحل توام دلگی تاى تطس اهي اص عاح هایي ػثس کیذ Situation 6): Squad “Rescue Catch جات داد : ى دلگی گشفتي ” حل ؽؾن :هش At this station you must get your entire squad across the spools safely w/o incident ذ حادث ػثس ک ذى هاذ ت .دس ایي هشحل توام دلگی تاى تایذ تطس اهي اص چب گشد

Situation 7): Tower of Bravery : ت تشج اص ؽجاع: هشحل فتن At this station you must get your entire squad up and over the ―Bravery Tower‖ in pairs ذ کظ اى تالا پاییي ؽ .دس ایي هش حل توام دلگی تاى تایذ اص پاییي تشج ؽجاػت تطشف تالا ی تشج ؽجاػت تشػ Situation 8): Afghanistan Mountain climb: افغاغتاىتالاؽذى تا لای : هشحل ؾتن: ک At this station you must get an injured soldier safely up and over the mountain ل داد ضد ی ک بطر اهي اتقب .در ایي هرحل ببیذ عسکر رخوی را از ببلا ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution Required PHASE I Continued… لج حل ا : سیاى هش Situation 9): Rope Climb and Drop ن ذاختي اص سیغواى : هشحل ذى ا : تالا ؽ At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and down the rope end of the obstacle

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اغ اص پاییي ت ب کظ اى تعظ سیغواى پشتاب واییذدسایي هشحل توام دلگی تاى تطس اهي ػثس اص ه .الا تشػ Situation 10): Cargo Team Climb د ن جال الیثال : هشحل :تالا ؽذى تالای At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and over the cargo net.

ال الیببل احتیظ طب ببییي ضیذدرایي حبلت ضوب ببیذ از یکطرف جبل ببلا از طرف دیگر ج Situation 11): Vertical Mine Field دی : هش حل یاصد ن :ػثس اص عا ح هایي تط س ػو At this station you must get an injured soldier across the vertical mine field without tripping the mines and trip wires.

ذى تواط دس عین هاجاؼ سا جات تذحیذ . لت یک ػغکشت اثش افجاس هایي رخویی تالای صهیي افتاد اعت دس ایي حا ذ اشا ت .ؽوا تای Situation 12): Deep Well Rescue :جا ت ؽخص اص چا ػویك .At this station your squad is on patrol and they encounter a little boy semi-unconscious at the bottom of the well. They must safely extract him.

ه دس حال ساى غتیذ یک تچ یو تیػ دس چا افتاد اعت حل ؽوا دس گض ذ. دس ایي هش ذ ب جات ت تایذ اشا ت طس خ ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution and ETT supervision required as nee

اغ سثشی اکؼ ط آهصؽی حل ه تماضای ؽشایظ تشای فؼالیت ای ایي کسط "دیذگا)" کس

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LRTC/OBSTACLE COURSE (“Overview” of Suggested Situations for LRTC Activities) اغ ذ دس کسط ه :فؼا لیت حای تاکیذ ؽ Situation 1): Quick Sand Mine Crossing : ػثس اص عاح سیگضاس اص هایي At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the mine field lane in pairs or as a team :دس ایي هشحل توام دلگی تاى تطس اهي اص عاح هایي ػثس کیذ

Situation 2): Squad/Team “Blind Man” - Mine Field Trust Walk ح هایي : لذم صدى تطس اػتواد تا چؾواى تغت دس عا At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the mine field lane in pairs or as a team. One soldier is outside the lane and the other soldier (or squad) is inside the lane and is ―blind folded‖ عبر وبییذ ب طر احتیبطب . در ایي هرحل ببیذ تیوار از سب ح هبیي .البت بب چطن حبی بست Situation 3): Wall Jump : خیض صدى اص دیاستطس اهي At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the short wall w/o using feet to cross س واییذ :دس ایي هشحل توام دلگی تاى اص تالای دیاس تطس اهي ػث

Situation 4): “Kam Kam” Coe Climb : تالا ؽذى تالای ک کام کام At this station you must get your entire squad safely up and across the mountain.

س واییذدس ایي هشحل تا توام دل :گی تاى تطس اهي اص ک ػث **Situation 5): “Grapple/Rope” Team Climb وشا سیغواى : تالا ؽذى تیواس At this station you must get your entire squad safely up the Cliffside as a team (you may use the ―grapple hook‖ or the climbing rope)

د دس ایي چگگ تالا پاییي هیؾی :هش حل تا توام دلگی تاى تطس اهي ت عظ **Situation 6): “Ascot” Rappel Tower : تشج اص عین دس At this station you must get your entire squad safely down the tower and cliff (must use certified instructors)

ددس ایي هشحل تا توام د .لگی تاى تطس اهي پاییي تالا هیؾی **Situation 7): “Zobit” Zip line : خطط کؾؼ At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the ―Zip line‖ (you may use individual process or team assist safety rope)

هرحل بب توبم دلگی ت .اى بطر اهي از یکطرف خظ ب طرف دیگر خظ عبر هیکیذدر ایي Situation 8): “Focusing” Tire Run توشکض دیذى تالای تایش ا : At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the tires w/o falling .دس ایي هشحل تطس اهي تالای تایشدیذى تذى افتادى ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution and ETT supervision required as needed

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PHASE II Continued… حل دم جشیاى :هش Situation 9): “Courage Crawl” : چاس غک تطس جشیت At this station you must get your entire squad through the tunnels w/o touching the wall sides غک کشد تیشى هیؾییذ ل چاس :دس ایي هشحل تطس اهي داخل ت

Situation 10): “Loyalty Low Crawl Pit” غک تطس فاداسی : چاس At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the ―PIT‖ without getting caught up in the ―barbed wire‖ ک هیواییذ :دس ایي هشحل تطس اهي داخل عین خاسداس تاعط تاصای تاى چاس غ

**Situation 11): Team Rope Bridge Crossing : ػثس تین اص پل تعظ سیغواى At this station you must get your entire squad and the injured civilian safely across the bridge before the enemy comes in behind you ک دؽوي دس ػمة ؽوا تییایذ گی رخوی هلکی سا تطس اهي اص پل ػثس داد پیؼ اص ای .دس ایي هش حل دل **Situation 12): One Rope Bridge : پل یک سیغوا At this station you must get your entire squad safely across the one rope bridge w/o incident ذى حادث .دس ایي هش حل دلگی سا تطس اهي اص پل یک سیغوا ػثس داد ت ** Denotes High Elements—Extra Caution and ETT supervision required as needed

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Appendix E: LRTC Program and Student Certificates and Identification Cards

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