Copy _____of _____CopiesHQ, ROTC UDELUDEL- NEWARK, DE10OCT09

OPERATIONS ORDER- 21 OCT 09 (APFT)

Reference:a.Battalion Training Calendar b.FM 21-20Time Zone Used Throughout Order: Local (Eastern Standard Time)Task Organization: Alpha Company1

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1. SITUATION

:a. Enemy Forces: None b. Friendly Forces:Higher Unit Mission: The Fighting Blue Hen Battalion will conduct theSeptember APFT NLT 210600OCT09 at respective training areas IOT assesscadets physical fitness.Higher Unit Intent: It is my intent all cadets take the APFT IOT assess their physical fitness, giving their commanders a gauge for their physical fitness needs.The end state of this operation is that all cadets who are not on profile completethe three APFT events. Those who need remedial physical training are identified.Rear Unit Mission: Bravo Company of the Fighting Blue Hen Battalion conductsSeptember Physical Fitness Test NLT 30OCT2009 IOT prepare cadets for LDACand future Army trainingc. Attachments/Detachments: Noned. Environment: 21OCT09 (TBD)Light/Weather Data: High – 64 Low – 48Precip: 30% chance of rainSunrise: 0720

Effect: In case of inclement weather, the PT sitewill move and continue as planned. Cadets should plan to perform APFT outsidebarring dangerous conditions2. MISSION:

Alpha Company of the Fightin Blue Hen Battalion conducts an APFT at Harrington Turf NLT

210530OCT09 IOT assess individual physical readiness and prepare cadets for LDAC.

3. EXECUTION:Commander’s Intent:

It is my intent that all cadets of the Fighting Blue Hen BNcomplete the APFT to the fullest of their potential with all cadets achieving a minimum passing score (60 pts. per event) with no injuries. Cadets will arrive, on time, properly

hydrated, in the proper uniform and the training site will be properly lit. The end state of this operation will be that everyone has given a 100% effort on the APFT and that allscores are tabulated and distributed on time.

A. Concept of Operation:

This operation will be conducted in three phases.a.Phase I: Operations order and preparation to conduct training b.Phase II: Execution of APFTc.Phase III: AAR, calculation of scores and clean-up

1. Maneuver:

Phase I: Begins with the publishing of the OPORD to the company NLT151700OCT09. C/CPT Smith will coordinate with the BN S4 to obtain all necessaryequipment. C/1SG Lynch will gain accurate accountability of all cadets unable to attendthe APFT during LEADLAB. Pushup and situp calibration will be done by MSIV gradersto meet Army standards. C/1LT Swatski will confirm the two mile distance around thegreen. C/1LT Streckenbein will ensure lights will be on. Key personnel will arrive at BN NLT 0500 on the day of the event IOT set up APFT site and height weight station. MSIV’s not grading the APFT will remain at BN and conduct height weight measurements.This phase ends when all training areas are set up and key personnel are awaiting thearrival of cadets.Phase II: Begins with DSU Cadets leaving campus and arriving atUniversity of Delaware. Alpha Co. cadets will arrive at BN NLT 0520 for formation andaccountability. When cadets arrive at Battalion, they will move into the large classroomand pick up score cards from C/CPT Schellenger and C/1LT Conger. They will fill out proper information and move into the courtyard for formation. Delaware State cadets willconduct height and weight when they arrive so they can return to their school when theAPFT ends. While waiting for formation, cadets will conduct informal stretching on their own. As soon as accountability is received, C/1SG Lynch will march the company over to the Harrington turf, where MS IV graders are waiting. After brief formal stretching,cadets will be instructed to conduct stretching on their own while C/MAJ Cochran readsthe standards for completing each exercise and demonstrators show how to properlyexecute each exercise. MS I and II’s will evenly divide themselves among the MS IVgraders while MS III’s, in lanes 1 and 2, will be graded by CPT Austin and MSGKammer. Cadets will hand their cards to their PT graders for the remainder of the PT test.After the pushups and situps are conducted, C/1SG Lynch will march cadets over to thegreen to conduct the 2 mile run. After cadets finish the run, they will retrieve their PTcard from their grader and move back to Battalion in buddy teams. C/CPT Smith willmove back with the first cadets done. As cadets return to BN, they will move to the smallclassroom to get height and weight with C/CPT’s Carr and Schellenger and C/1LTStreckenbein. MS I’s will be frontloaded. Cadets that need to be taped will be notifiedand will wait for MSG Kammer or the reserve recruiter. DSU will be released uponcompletion of APFT and when they have full accountability. Otherwise, cadets will moveto the courtyard and conduct informal stretching until all height weight measurements arecomplete. If height and weight measurements are not completed by 0730, MS I’s will bereleased and II’s and III’s will complete H-W. This phase ends when Alpha Company hasfull accountability, height weight is complete and I’s, II’s and III’s are dismissed.Alternate Plan: If the Harrington Turf is unusable, the BN courtyard and/or large

classroom will be used to conduct pushups and situps. If the two mile run route on thegreen is unusable, we will either move to Kells Park or use POV’s and, if possible, travelto Delaware Field House to use the indoor track.Phase III: Begins with MS III’s and MS IV’s conducting their own AAR’sof the event. AAR comments will be submitted to C/CPT Schellenger for future APFTs.PT cards will be taken into the computer lab where C/CPT Carr will input the scores intothe computer. Copies of PT scores will be sent to C/CSM Arrington and to all cadre. This phase ends when all equipment is returned to the S4 and all areas are rearranged as theywere before.B. Tasks to Maneuver Units:1

PLTT: Develop highly motivational APFT soundtrack.P: To motivate Cadets to exceed standards.C/1LT WilliamsT: Create transpo plan for DSUP: IOT DSU arrives at BN HQ on time.C. Tasks to Support Units:C/1LT StreckenbeinT: Ensure lights are turned on at Harrington Turf P: IOT have proper lighting during pushups and situpsC/1SG LynchT: Maintain attendance roster for APFT.P: IOT ensure accountability for cadets is accurate.T: Conduct stretching of cadets prior to departure for APFT site.P: IOT reduce likelihood of injury.D. Coordinating Instructions1. Uniform: Uniform for the APFT is the Improved Physical Fitness Uniform,consisting of PT shirt, PT shorts, PT jacket, PT pants, white socks, running shoes, hat,gloves and reflective PT belt. Non contracted cadets will wear civilian equivalent.Appearance and uniform must meet Army standards.2. Key Personnel: Key Personnel for this event are cadre, MSIV’s and the C/1SG3. Timeline121700OCT09 OPORD Published21OCT090500 Key Personnel Arrive at BN0515 DSU cadets arrives at BN0520 A Co. Arrive at BN0530 BN formation and accountability0535 Movement to APFT site; stretching and instructions0550 Begin APFT0710 Height-weight0725 AAR and dismissal of MSI, MSII, and MSIII