4500-3 (OIC) 27 Feb 18 Distr List EXERCISE: SOLO SURVIVAL PREP SITUATION 1. In order to evaluate who will participate on the 2018 Solo Survival FTX, the cadets of 3125 RCACC will participate in a Solo Survival Prep FTX. This activity will take place at Mountain View Sports & Handicap Facility (51.664224, -114.590706) 2-4 March 2018. The FTX will feature a variety of survival stations for the cadets to navigate in order to complete their training while demonstrating Esprit de Corps. MISSION 2. A field training exercise will take place in order to instruct and assess the cadets’ ability to apply survival skills. EXECUTION 3. General Outline a. This activity will be completed in three phases:

(1) Phase 1 – Kit Out, FTX Prep, Transport; (2) Phase 2 – Training and Performance Checks; and (3) Phase 3 – Transport and De Kit.

4. Groupings and Tasks

a. Groupings (1) For transportation, the cadets and staff will be transported on one

bus. (2) Cadets will train, sleep, and move in teams. A team list of the

corps can be found in Annex A.

b. Tasks (1) All taskings will be followed as per Annex B.

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(2) Meds Officer: Capt Schaber 5. Coordinating Instructions

a. Timings (1) Phase 1: 1730 hrs, 2 Mar 18 – 0000 hrs, 3 Mar 18;

Phase 2: 0000 hrs, 3 Mar 18 – 1200 hrs, 4 Mar 18; and Phase 3: 1200 hrs. 4 Mar 18 – 1700 hrs, 4 Mar 18.

(2) Refer to Annex C for timetable.

b. Routes (1) Refer to Annex D for Routes and Maps.

c. RV’s

(1) RV for departure will be Camp Chestermere; (2) RV for pick up will be Mountain View Sports & Handicap Facilities

dropping off at Camp Chestermere; and (3) RV for all medical emergencies will be determined at location.

d. Training Plan

(1) Refer to Annex E for activity instructions SERVICE SUPPORT 6. Rations and Feeding

a. All meals will be cooked Meals Ready to Eat (MRE). A total of five MREs per cadet will be cooked in the field by an assigned cook party.

7. Transport

a. Transportation from Camp Chestermere will occur on one bus. Kit will be delivered via bus and safety vehicle. A safety vehicle will be driven out for use. A detailed transportation plan is located in Annex F. All vehicles will have a route card to and from Camp Chestermere.

8. Dress and Equipment

a. The FTX will be conducted in FTU for all cadets. Appropriate civilian clothes may be worn to supplement cold weather gear. All cadets will wear a toque and gloves during all activities. Officer staff will wear CADPAT for FTX duration.

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b. An equipment list is found in Annex G.

c. Cadets are to bring all issued kit as listed in Annex H.

9. Medical and Emergency Support

a. All staff and senior cadets will be attentive to weather.

b. Staff shall bring any safety-related concerns to the attention of the OIC

c. Fire (1) When a fire is discovered:

i. Call out FIRE FIRE FIRE, to notify all members nearby; ii. Move to fire point and sound the alarm; iii. Move to the RV location and form up for role call by

platoon staff; iv. OIC will call 911; v. OIC will notify camp owners; and vi. Evacuate in the safest manner under direction of OIC.

d. Major injury

(1) First Aider: administer first aid if needed and call 911; (2) OIC: Alert RCSU, initiate CF 2299 or 98; (3) OPI: Notify parents of those affected; and (4) First Responder: Record information about the incident. Time, date,

and a general statement of parties involved and what happened as needed.

e. Minor injury (1) First Aider: administer first aid if needed; (2) OC A: Notify parents of those affected; (3) First Responder: Record information about the incident. Time, date,

and a general statement of parties involved and what happened as needed; and

(4) OIC: Initiate CF 2299 or 98.

f. Lost Cadet (1) Form up all members at RV point; (2) Platoon staff to notify the OIC and conduct head count and role call; (3) Senior cadets to remain with their sections as the search occurs;

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(4) Adult staff, RSM, and CSM to clear training areas and areas surrounding the training locations;

(5) OIC to supervise and coordinate all search efforts; and (6) Notify emergency services if required.

10. Water

a. The cadets will carry water bottles at all times. Water jugs will be filled up from the potable water jerry cans present at the training location.

b. Jerry cans will be filled with water prior to leaving Camp Chestermere. Water from the tap at the training location is potable.

11. Emergency Response Plan

a. A full emergency response plan is located in Annex I. 12. Medications

a. All medication will be given to the first aid officer, Lt Fong. Cadets will report to the first aid officer for their meds as prescribed, or as needed IAW the medication.

COMMAND AND SIGNALS 17. Command Structure

a. The chain of command is: (1) OIC: Capt Elias (2) OPI: Capt Schaber

18. Contact Personnel / Tel No’s

a. The OIC will have a duty phone for the duration of the activity. The phone number is (306) 730-8342.

b. The training location has a land line telephone. The phone number is (403) 637-2702.

19. Signals

a. A radio network will be held IAW Annex J.

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19. Communications

a. Emergency Services: 911

b. Didsbury Medical Clinic: (403) 335-8007

c. Fire (Didsbury): (403) 335-3391

d. Contact Officer – OIC: (306) 730-8342 M. Elias Captain OIC Exercise Annexes: Annex A Team Lists Annex B Taskings Annex C Timetable Annex D Routes & Maps Annex E Transportation Plan Annex F Equipment Lists Annex G Cadet Kit List Annex H Emergency Response Plan Annex I Radio Network Signals Distr List Info ZTO Calgary NW Trg Action CO DCO SupO RSM CSM STA CQMS

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Annex A 1085-20 (OIC)

TEAM LISTS

ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE

DELTA ECHO FOXTROT

** Lists can be changed to accommodate number of cadets and guarantee equal team size. A – 1/1 Annex B 1085-20 (OIC)

TASKINGS

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1. OIC:

a. Phase 1: 1) Pick up and drive safety vehicle; and 2) Deliver safety brief.

b. Phase 2:

1) Oversee conduct of training; 2) Coordinate meals with Sup O; and 3) Supervise night activity.

c. Phase 3:

1) Oversee camp tear down; and 2) Complete AAR.

2. OPI:

a. Phase 1: 1) Supervise bus during transport.

b. Phase 2:

1) Instruct at required location; and 2) Assist senior cadets with night activity.

c. Phase 3:

1) Supervise bus during transport back to LHQ; 2) Supervise de kit and unload at LHQ; and 3) Submit points to OIC for AAR.

3. Sup O: a. Phase 1:

1) Load kit as listed in annex G; 2) Set up trg area HQ; and 3) Prepare mug up.

b. Phase 2:

1) Instruct at required location; and 2) Coordinate meals and mug up.

c. Phase 3:

1) Return gear to supply at LHQ; and 2) Submit points to OIC for AAR.

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4. RSM: a. Phase 1:

1) Oversee kit checks and transport; 2) Organize cadet sleeping quarters; and 3) Supervise lights out

b. Phase 2:

1) Deliver training briefing; and 2) Supervise all training stations.

c. Phase 3:

1) Organize camp tear down; and 2) Submit points to OIC for AAR.

5. CSM

a. Phase 1: 1) Supervise the kit checks; 2) Organize cadets into teams; and 3) Supervise lights out.

b. Phase 2:

1) Coordinate FTX training locations and brief team leaders on their locations;

2) Instruct at location where required; 3) Lead senior cadets in establishing night activity; and 4) Debrief cadet corps at end of day.

c. Phase 3:

1) Supervise biv site tear down; 2) Supervise lunch; and 3) Supervise cadets when dismissed after de kit.

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TIMINGS

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DAY 1

Time Action Notes 1700-1800 Kit Issue & Inspection by Seniors CSM to Supervise 1800-2000 Travel to Training Area 2000-2030 Unload & Establish Trg Area 2030-2100 Safety Brief OIC to deliver 2100-2200 Ablutions & Mug Up

2200 Lights out SMs to supervise

DAY 2 Time Action Notes

0700-0830 Revielle & Breakfast Conducted in Teams 0830-0900 Training Briefing OIC to Delivery 0900-1000 Training Period 1 1000-1100 Training Period 2 1100-1200 Training Period 2 1200-1300 Lunch Conducted in Teams 1300-1330 Kit Issue to Teams Conducted in Teams 1330-1400 Transport to Biv Area 1400-1600 Establish Biv Training Sites 1600-1700 Biv Location Inspection Staff to Conduct 1700-1800 Supper Conducted in Teams 1800-2100 Night Activity CSM to Conduct 2100-2200 Mug Up & Lights Out

DAY 3

Time Action Notes 0800-1000 Reveille & Breakfast Conducted in Teams 1000-1030 Leave No Trace Camping Inspection Staff to Conduct 1030-1100 Move to HQ 1100-1130 Tear Down of HQ 1130-1300 Lunch Conducted in Teams 1300-1500 Transport to LHQ 1500-1530 Dekit

1530 Dismissal C – 1/1

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Annex D 1085-20 (OIC)

ROUTES & MAPS Route Map: Camp Chestermere to Mountain View Sports & Handicap Society (51.664224, -114.590706)

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Camp Chestermere1041 East Lakeview Road, Chestermere, AB T1X 1B1

Follow E Lakeview Rd, Township Rd 241A and Range Rd 281 to Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W in Rocky View County

2.8 km / 4 min

1. Head north on E Lakeview Rd toward Lakeview Rise1.0 km

2. Turn right to stay on E Lakeview Rd93 m

3. Continue onto Township Rd 241A900 m

4. Turn left onto Range Rd 281800 m

Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W, Stoney Trail NE/AB-201 N and AB-2 N to 292 Township Rd/Township Rd 292. Take exit 305 from AB-2 N

62.3 km / 35 min

5. Turn left onto Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W

10.1 km

6. Take the Alberta 201/Stoney Trail ramp240 m

7. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Alberta 201 N/Stoney Trail N and merge onto Stoney Trail NE/AB-201N

17.5 km

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8. Take exit 60A-B for Alberta 2 S/Alberta 2 N toward Deerfoot Trail210 m

9. Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 60B, follow signs for Alberta 2 N/Edmonton and merge onto Deerfoot Trail/AB-2 N

Continue to follow AB-2 N

33.7 km

10. Take exit 305 toward Crossfield/Carstairs/Acme550 m

Take AB-580 W to Cowboy Trail N/AB-2237.6 km / 26 min

D – 2/4 11. Turn left onto 292 Township Rd/Township Rd 292

350 m

12. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto AB-2A N7.6 km

13. Turn left onto AB-580 W (signs for Alberta 580 W)

29.6 km

Turn right onto Cowboy Trail N/AB-22

11.6 km / 7 min

Continue on Township Rd 312. Drive to Range Rd 51

8.3 km / 16 min

15. Turn left onto Township Rd 312–

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3.4 km

16. Turn left onto Range Rd 4526 m

17. Take the 1st right onto Township Rd 3123.3 km

18. Turn right onto Range Rd 511.6 km

Range Road 51Mountain View County, AB T0M

Directions from Mountain View Sport Society to Didsbury Medical Centre:

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Directions from Range Road 51 to Didsbury Medical Clinic

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Range Road 51Mountain View County, AB T0M

Head south on Range Rd 51 toward Cowboy Trail S/AB-27 E

1.6 km / 3 min

Follow Cowboy Trail S and AB-582 E to 23 St

45.2 km / 37 min

2. Take the 1st left onto Cowboy Trail S/AB-27 E7.5 km

3. Turn right onto Cowboy Trail S/AB-22 (signs for Alberta 22 S/Cochrane)

11.9 km

4. Turn left onto AB-582 E (signs for Didsbury)

25.8 km

Continue on 23 St. Drive to 19 Ave in Didsbury

950 m / 2 min

5. Turn right onto 23 St600 m

6. Turn left onto 20 Ave230 m

7. Take the 1st right onto 21 St98 m

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8. Take the 1st left onto 19 Ave Destination will be on the left

27 m

Didsbury Medical Clinic2034 19 Avenue, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0

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Annex E1085-20 (OIC)

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cadets will be broken down into four teams for training. These teams will move to training locations in a round-robin fashion.

2. Each station will be instructed by two senior cadets and/or officers. Training times will differ based on the content being instructed, as detailed in the training schedule.

3. Cadets will move within their teams to and from the training locations. Cadets should move to the next station ten minutes prior to lesson start.

Time ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA ECHO FOXTROT

0700-0830 Revielle & Breakfast in Teams 0830-0900 Training Briefing

0900-0950 Safe Toolcraft Start a Fire Field Constr. Safe Toolcraft Start a Fire Field Constr.

0950-1000 Travel to Next Location

1000-1050 Field Constr. Safe Toolcraft Start a Fire Field Constr. Safe Toolcraft Start a Fire

1050-1100 Travel to Next Location

1100-1200 Start a Fire Field Constr. Safe Toolcraft

1200-1300 Lunch in Teams

1300-1330 Survival Kit Issue to Teams

1330-1400 Transport to Biv Area

1400-1600 Establish Biv Sites

1600-1700 Biv Site Inspections & Prep for Supper 1700-1800 Supper in Teams

1800-1830 Prep for Night Activity & Briefing

1830-2100 Night Activity

2100-2200 Mug Up & Ablutions 2200 Lights Out

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Annex F1085-20 (OIC)

TRANSPORTATION PLAN 1. Number of personnel to be transported:

a. Cadets: 45; and b. Officers and CIs: 5.

2. Type of transportation required for the duration of the activity:

a. One 40-passenger buses with luggage storage capability. b. Safety Vehicle: Truck

3. Drivers needed:

a. Need one local hire as bus driver. b. Safety Vehicle driver needed for duration of activity.

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Annex G1085-20 (OIC)

EQUIPMENT LIST The following kit has been requested from Supply:

FTX stores QTY

FTX stores QTY

Sleeping bag 10 Axe 2 Sleeping bag valise 10 Hammer sledge 2 Rucksack 5 Shovel 2 Ground sheet (half shelter) 10 Drip pan (1 per vehicle) 4 Sleeping pad 10 Can water 5 gal 10 Bucket of twine 1 First aid kit 3 Glow stick 30 Flint & Steel Kit 1 Survey tape 3 Cotton Balls 1 Bag Duct tape 2” 1 Wash basin plastic 3 Light cord 1 Radio All Safety Glasses 20 Chargers All Sunscreen 10 Power Bar 3 Garbage bags 1 bx Kitchen Box 1 Flash light 10 Whiteboard 1 Dish soap 1 Whiteboard Markers Box Air Horn 1 Lantern 5 Propane 4 Tongs smooth edge 4 Naptha ( 4L) 4 Large cooking pot 2 Spill kit environmental 1 Rakes 2 Stove propane 3-burner 1 Bow saw 2

Annex H

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Annex I1085-20 (OIC)

Emergency Response Plan

A CTIONS I F L OST 1. Individuals : If separated from their sec, cdts will hold in their position until located.

2. Sec Comds : Will conduct head counts regularly to ensure that all members of their Sec are present. If a cdt is missing they will radio into FTX HQ with their location and report that they are missing a member of their section. Once FTX HQ is informed they will take their Sec back along the route they just came sweeping for the missing person until located.

3. FTX HQ : When notified of missing cdt OPI will place a hold on all Secs in the field until the cdt is located. If the cdt is not located by their Sec after 10min, the OPI will recall all Secs to FTX HQ and retask them for a location sweep to locate the missing cdt.

M EDICAL E MERGENCIES 4. In the event of an emergency in which medical treatment or intervention is required

qualified personnel will provide first aid and inform the OPI. If further medical attention is required the OPI will contact EMS for medivac.

5. All calls to EMS shall be conducted by the OPI and will include the nature of the injury, condition of the injured, location of injured pers, and a contact person. If directed by EMS the OPI will remain in phone contact until paramedics arrive.

E XTRACTION P ROCEDURES 6. Personnel with injuries not requiring immediate medical attention will be held at the

HQ tent until arrangements can be made to transport the individual back to the Didsbury Medical Centre.

7. Personnel requiring immediate medical attention will be evacuated by AB Ambulance to Didsbury Medical Centre (approx. 25min) away, along with a designated officer. The direction to contact EMS will be made by the OPI following Ops being informed of the incident as per procedure in Annex F.

8. After EMS is contacted, the injured pers will be transported (if possible) to Mountain View Trg Area main gate where the ambulance will meet with individual. If injured I – 1/2

personnel cannot be moved then an officer or SCdt will be sent to the gate to meet with paramedics and direct them to the location of the injured person. CF 98 and DND 2299 will be on hand.

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F IRE 9. In the event of fire cdts will form up at the fire rally point designated on arrival.

Officer staff will contact local fire department to call for assistance. Pl WOs will perform an initial head count and move their Sec to main gate Mountain View. Once at the main gate an additional head count will be conducted by the OPI. Cadets will not participate in firefighting. Officer staff may participate in fire suppression if deemed safe to do so and are comfortable. In the event primary egress route is blocked pers will evacuate along secondary egress route over the bridge listed in the out of bounds area.

UXO

10. Cadets and staff will be briefed on the dangers of UXO at the beginning of the exercise. If UXO is discovered the area will be marked with flagging tape if possible and the location noted and reported to FTX HQ. Following the exercise the OPI shall notify Range Control of any UXO discovered and the exact location. I – 2/2 Annex J 1085-20 (OIC)

RADIO NETWORK

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FRS Local Net Appointment Name

1. Sunray OIC Capt Elias

2. Sunray Minor RSM C/MWO Cairns

3. Starlite Med O Capt Schaber

4. Playtime SupO Cpl Cairns

5. Alpha Team 1 IC

6. Bravo Team 2 IC

7. Charlie Team 3 IC

8. Emergency Pro-word No Duff x 3

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