DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

CADET HONOR GUARD - NIDM

P.O Box 5956
USAF Academy, CO 80841-5956

19 November 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR Drill Team Commanders

FROM: C1C Donald P. DeGarmo IV

SUBJECT: 2010 USAFA NIDM Registration

1. Enclosed you will find a registration package for the 36th Annual United States Air Force Academy
National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM) with all necessary attachments and forms. If you have any
questions regarding anything enclosed, how to fill it out, or any information that we have provided,
please feel free to contact me at c10donald.degarmo@usafa.edu or at NIDMStaff@gmail.com.
When sending emails please use the following format in the subject line “NIDM : School Name”.

2. A registration entry form for Inspection, Regulation, Exhibition, Special Exhibition, Individual
Exhibition, Color Guard, and Regulation Drill Down is enclosed. The registration form must be
returned by 5 March 2009. To avoid a penalty all entrance fees must be returned by 5 March 2009.
Late registration fees will be accepted until 17 March 2009 and will be assessed a 5% penalty.

a. Please make all checks payable to “Cadet Honor Guard”. All checks must be sent via
US Post to:
USAFA Cadet Honor Guard - NIDM
PO Box 5956
USAFA, CO 80841-5956

b. You may mail the registration forms to the PO box listed above, contact TSgt Rodolfo Reyes
at (719) 333- 1058 for fax instructions, or email c10donald.degarmo@uasfa.edu in the form
of a Microsoft Word Document saved with the title in the following format: “NIDM:
SchoolName”.

c. If at any time your registration information changes, it is imperative that you notify us
ASAP. This is to insure that we can accommodate you or notify you of any potential
problems.

3. The purpose of the Commander’s Call on 09 April 2010 at 1900 is to pass out information about the
Academy and to answer questions about its facilities. It is imperative that you have a representative
there as we will answer any questions about the rules; however rules will not be changed at the
Commander’s Call except in very special circumstances.

4. We will determine the order of competition approximately two weeks before the meet. The schedule
will be sent out to all teams at this time, if you notice any conflicts please inform us as soon as
possible and we will try and accommodate you.
 5. If your team chooses to withdraw from the drill meet, it must do so at least 10 business days before
the date of competition. If this rule is violated, your team’s money will not be refunded. NO
EXCEPTIONS. This includes all registration fees, and meal provisions.

6. We will be commemorating the 2010 USAFA NIDM by making a T-shirt with the Academy/Drill
meet logo available for you to remember the weekend and competition. They will be available by
pre order form for $10.00 and at the meet for $12.00 each.

7. New for this year will be a custom-made NIDM 10 Challenge Coin. The basic coin will be a distinct
NIDM design, with the competition year (“2010”) engraved onto the front. The basic coins will be
available by preorder for $6.00 and at the meet for $8.00. “Blank” coins (no year engraving) can be
purchased at the meet only for $5.00. These blank coins are great to engrave with “1st”, “2nd”,
“3rd”, etc. and to give to your Cadets as a reward. Please note, we do NOT do custom engraving at
the meet, but would be more than willing to refer you to local businesses that do.

8. A summary of everything which you should find enclosed and its deadline follows:

9. DEADLINE (Must Be Received By This Date)

a. Registration form 5 March 2010
b. T-shirt Order form 5 March 2010
c. Meal Provisions Request 5 March 2010
d. Registration Fees 5 March 2010
e. Late Registration Fees 17 March 2010 (5% penalty)
f. Emergency Access List Survey 2 April 2010

10. The 2010 USAFA NIDM preparations are well underway. Many teams in the past have been unable
to come because of the late notice. We made efforts to curb that problem and hope that this year;
even more schools will be able to participate. We are looking forward to putting on a great
competition for your team and all of those attending from around the country. We look forward to
seeing you on 10 April 2010!

//signed//
Donald P. DeGarmo IV, C1C
NIDM 10 Cadet In Charge
USAFA Cadet Honor Guard 2010

5 Attachments:
Team information sheet
Registration Form
Meal Provisions Request
T-shirt / Coin Order Form
Local Hotel Information /Vehicle Rental Agency Information
 USAFA National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM)
Team Information Sheet

School Name: ___________________________________________

Service: [USA] [USN] [USAF] [USMC]

Program: [Serv. Acad.] [ROTC] [JROTC] [CAP] [Young Marines] [Sea Cadet] [Other]

Advisor:_______________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________

(please also include a cell number which can be used once arriving in CO)

E-Mail: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

____ YES, we would rather be sent information by e-mail in the future to speed the process.

____ NO, we would rather be sent information by means of normal US Postal Service.

____ Would like tour of the Academy on Friday 09 April at _______ time (prior to the
commanders call). We will be bringing ____ people on the tour. (This will allow us to find
appropriate escorts for your team as 1 escort is needed for every 10 people)

Please provide us with any additional comments, questions, requests, or criticisms from last year’s
meet:
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
 USAFA National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM)
Registration Form

School Name: ___________________________________________

TEAMS WITH ARMS:

Primary Events Cost # of teams Total Cost

Inspection $35 x _________ ________

Regulation $35 x _________ ________

Exhibition $35 x _________ ________

TEAMS WITHOUT ARMS:
Primary Events Cost # of teams Total Cost

Inspection $35 x _________ ________

Regulation $35 x _________ ________

Exhibition $35 x _________ ________

OTHER:
Secondary Events Cost # of teams Total Cost

Color Guard $20 x _________ ________

Special Exhibition $15 x _________ ________

Individual $10 x _________ ________

INDIVIDUAL DRILL DOWN:
Each unit may have unlimited entries at $5.00 per entry. Note: For every three primary events you
enter, you may enter 5 individuals in the drill down at no cost.
Total Cost

# of free individuals__________ x $0.00 = ____________

# of individuals__________ x $5.00 = ____________
Total # of individuals__________ = ____________

TOTAL COST OF DRILL EVENTS: _________

 USAFA National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM)
Meal Provisions

SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________________________________________

As stated in the SOP, meals will be provided in the cadet dining facility, Mitchell Hall. Mitchell
Hall requires that they be prepaid for guest meals. Teams will be provided breakfast on Saturday,
noon meal on Saturday, and pizza social Saturday evening.

In order to reduce overall costs for teams there will be a pizza social following the awards
ceremony. This should be very convenient as most teams are present for the ceremony. The
awards ceremony will be held in the field house following the drill down. Military attire is required
for competing teams. Following the awards ceremony, the pizza social will be held at the Field
House. Dress will be casual.

It is highly encouraged that everyone eats at Mitchell Hall to insure that all teams save as much
money and time as possible. Your escort will have the meal count for your team.

Once registration is closed all meals paid for at the dining facility cannot be refunded.

The prices are as follows: Cost # People Total Cost

Meals only: includes two all you can eat meals $9.00 x _________ = $________

Pizza social: includes ½ pizza and 1 soda $7.00 x _________ = $_______

Meals and Pizza: includes the two meals $15.00 x _________ = $_______
and pizza social

TOTAL COST OF MEALS: _________

 USAFA National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM)
Commemorative T-Shirt / Challenge Coin Order Form

SCHOOL NAME : _____________________________________________________________

Number of Shirts Cost Total Cost

_____________ x $10.00 each = $_____________________

Sizes

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

_______ ______ ________ ______ ________ _________

The back will be a color design representing the Air Force Academy and the Drill Meet. These will
also be available at the Drill Meet for $12.

Number of Coins Cost Total Cost

_____________ x $6.00 each = $_____________________

ALL pre-ordered coins will be engraved with “2010.” Engraved “2010” coins can also be purchased
at the meet for $8.00. Coins without any engraving can also be purchased for $5 at the meet ONLY.
 USAFA National Invitational Drill Meet (NIDM)
Emergency Access List Survey
(for on-base security and/or access to USAFA in the event of increased security)

School Name:
______________________________________________________________________

Officer in Charge (OIC):

____________________________________________________________

OIC Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________

(needs to be a cell that can be used during the trip to USAFA)

OIC Email:
_________________________________________________________________________

Participant Names:
(Include all those traveling with the team, includes OIC, drillers, spectators, friends and anyone else
who will have access to the base for the competition)
Last First SSN Last 4 Rank / Role
Weapon Description:
(List weapons individually with Make, Model, Serial Number, Decommissioned? (Y/N))
(Ex. Springfield M1 Garand, 5918433, Y)

Make Model Serial # Decommissioned? Other Information

 Local Hotels

This is not a complete list of Hotels surrounding the academy, however each of these hotels were
contacted and know about the drill meet and are willing to offer group rates. While making
reservations if you mention you are attending the National Invitational Drill Meet at the Air Force
Academy most hotels will have a special group rate available

Residence Inn -3miles $88 per room per night

Reservations: (719)-388-9300
POC: Amber – Group Rate for Attending Air Force Academy Drill Meet

The Academy Hotel (Best Western) -4miles $66 per 4-man room per night
Reservations: (719)278-7020
POC Brain- (719)278-7017 Group Rate min 10 rooms

Colorado Springs Marriot-5.60 miles $79 per room per night.

Reservations: 719-260-1800

Holiday Inn Express- 4.5 miles

Reservations: (719)-266-6317

Hampton Inn
Reservations: (719)-591-1100
POC: Melinda

Staybridge Suites –Holiday Inn- 4.5 miles

Reservations: (719)-799-4010

Comfort Suites /Sleep Inn North Academy- 4 miles

Reservations: (719)-536-0731 ext 5103e
POC Steve- Group Rate for Attending Air Force Academy Drill Meet

Days Inn- Air Force Academy – 4miles

Reservations: (719)-266-1317
Vehicle Rental Agencies:

Avis: at the airport. 1-800-831-2847

Budget: at the airport. 1-800-574-7400
Dollar: at the airport. 1-800-800-4000
Hertz: at the airport. 1-800-654-3131
Enterprise: 3.6 miles from Academy 1-719-531-6220
Payless: Will pick up at the airport 1-719-597-4444
Thrifty: at the airport 1-800-367-2277