1. Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) OPORD Brief
CPT Simmons
OIC [S2]
SSG Greenwald
NCOIC

2. 8 STEP TRAINING MODEL EVALUATE THE RETRAIN TRAINING EXECUTE REHEARSE
Review reference: TC 21-21
Conduct an AAR 
Were the training objective/standards met? 
Were the materials/training aids sufficient for the training? 
Brief AAR comments at c/BN staff meeting. 
Ensure all training results recorded and transmitted to S3 
EXECUTE
Cadre will supervise to ensure training.
Accountability before and after rotation.
Ensure everyone in proper uniform.
REHEARSE
ISSUE
ORDER
ROC Drill NLT 19NOV14
RECON
THE SITE
25 NOV14
OPORD will be issued after LTC Godfrin approves training
Uniform for the training was sent out with the WARNO 
TRAIN THE
TRAINERS
12 NOV14
MIT Z-center indoor pool
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Site is perfect for CWST
Trainers are not technically and tactically proficient
Trainers have understanding of the task, conditions, and standards.
References provided: TC
PLAN
All MSI, MSII & MSII’s will be trained
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MSIV instructors/assistant instructor have been notified
Date of training:031900DEC14
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Z-center indoor pool is reserved
   
Are all resources will be coordinated with CDT Lowe
Risk Assessment?  

3. 37°F Weather Wednesday: 03DEC14 Average: Hi: 43°F Lo: 31°F
It depends but it shouldn’t have a negative impact on training.
Wednesday: 03DEC14
Hi: 43°F
Lo: 31°F
Average:
37°F
Hi: 47°F Lo: 34°F
PRECIP: 10%
Gust: 7mph ESE
ILLUM : 54%
Wind Chill: 35°F
Humidity: 60%
Terrain: Pavement
Cover and Concealment: Warm indoor shaded area
Obstacles: Cars, potholes and uneven side walk when walking, sharp edges on bleachers, wet floors
Sunrise: Sunset: 1624
BMNT: EENT: 1722

4. Situation Situation Enemy Forces: None Friendly Forces:
MIT Army ROTC cadre and staff
Cadet staff
Paul Revere BN
Attachments/detachments: MIT lifeguards
Area of Operations:
Zesiger Center indoor pool, MIT, Cambridge, MA

5. Mission
II. MISSION The Paul Revere Battalion conducts Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) at 1900 on 03DEC14 Vic MIT in order to test waterborne skills and develop confidence to survive in a combat water environment.

6. Execution III. EXECUTION Commander’s Intent:
Purpose: To teach and test cadet’s confidence and skills needed to survive in a combat water environment.
Key tasks: Teach, train, assess and retrain.
End state: All Cadets passed CWST and develop confidence in their abilities to perform in an aquatic environment.

7. Execution Concept of the operation .
Phase I: 27OCT14 – 02DEC14. all preparation leading up to CWST which includes issuing WARNO, OPORD, coordinating supply draw, gathering attendance, leader’s recon and ends with a ROC drill NLT 30NOV14.
Phase II: DEC14. Begins with the arrival of cadets at MIT Paul Revere Battalion, accountability formation, movement to MIT Zesiger Center, safety briefing by c/NCOIC, and ends with demonstrations and instructions of all the CWST stations.
Phase III: begins with the 5min tread water station followed by rotations through the other CWST stations in the following order; 10min swim, 15M equipment swim, equipment removal, 3M drop and ends with drown proofing.
Phase IV: begins with final formation, reconsolidation, AAR, dismissal of cadets and concludes at c/BN staff meeting DEC14. .

8. Cadets Arrive at MIT ROTC
Execution
Scheme of Maneuver
CWST Stations
Remedial swim
Chua
2. 10 minute swim
Dubin
3. 5 minute tread water
Lowe
4. 3 Meter drop
Bowlus*
Larcom
5. 15 Meter Equip. swim
Hamel*
Costa
6. Equipment Removal
Hodder
7. Drown/Water-proofing
Perkins*
Wilson
Execution Timeline
1805
1815
1825
1840
1850
1900
1900
1900
1925
2030
2100
Trainers
Demonstrations
consolidation
*Swim Instructors
Recording Desk: Scopa
Timekeeper for station rotation: Woudenberg
Movement
SET-UP
15M Equip. swim
Equip. Removal
5M drop
15M Equip. swim
Equip. Removal
3M drop
Cadets Arrive at MIT ROTC
First Formation
Movement complete
5min tread water
10min swim
Remedial training
Rotations Comp.
Final Formation

9. Execution Task to Subordinates Units: Cadre: c/S-1 c/S-2 c/S-4 CO 1SG
Supervise 3m drop, 15m equipment swim, drown/ditch, remedial swimming, and drown proofing stations, 10 min swim test, and 5 min tread water.
c/S-1
Attend CWST to maintain accountability of cadets
Get a by-name list of who will be attending NLT 30NOV14.
Consolidate a list of weak swimmers in need of remedial training and forward it to company commanders NLT 07NOV14.
c/S-2
Supervise and coordinate all CWST tasks
c/OIC for (CWST).
c/S-4
Attend CWST and maintain accountability of all equipment.
Coordinate supply draw and stage all items in Merrill Room NLT DEC14.
CO 1SG
Collect attendance and ensure weak swimmers train at their school swimming pool prior to (CWST).
Ensure all cadets have means of transportation to and from MIT and arrive on time ready to train.
MSIV instructors
Review TC (Water Survival Training) and prepare written instructions with demonstrator for assigned CWST stations.
Ensure all cadets receive station color band upon successful completion of each station.
Give guidance to cadets to ensure quick and efficient movement from one CWST station to the next.

10. Execution Timeline (03DEC14)
031805DEC14: Cadet arrive at MIT ROTC building
1815: Accountability formation
1820: Initial brief by BC LTC Godfrin
1830: Movement to MIT Z-center
1840: Movement complete
1845: Safety brief by S2
1850: instruction/demonstrations of stations (15M swim, equipment removal & 3M drop)
1900: 5min tread water (A co), 10min swim (B co)
1900: Remedial swim training (weak swimmers)
1930: Station rotation (15M swim, equipment removal by A co), (3M drop by B co)
2035: All rotations complete, cadets move onto drown proofing individually
2100: Accountability, AAR and dismissal of cadets to locker area where they can shower and change into civilian clothes
Reports: SHARP violations, accountability at every rotation, all injuries

11. Coordinating Instructions
Execution
Coordinating Instructions
Uniform: Cadets will report to ROTC building (W59) in ACUs, worn in accordance to AR with IPFU shorts worn underneath. Females will wear a one-piece swimsuit underneath their IPFU shorts. Cadets will bring a clean pair of running shoes, 2 clean pairs of socks, Army issued waterproof bag, a towel, soap, and a complete set of civilian clothes with an extra pair of shoes to change into after CWST. All items must be clean before entering the pool.

12. Sustainment
Supply List
18 dummy rifles
1 roll 550 cord
1 CLS bag
1 Table
Rubber bands (5packs, 5 different colors)
9 Radios
6 LBV
2 clip boards
6 ponchos
Logistics:
Class I: None
Class VI: 1 Full canteen of water & Soap
Uniform: ACUs with IPFU shorts (bathing suit under IPFU shorts for female cadets). IMPORTANT- THE ACU MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY DIRT, MUD. Cadets will not be allowed in the pool with dirty ACU’s, shoes, etc. Cadets will also bring a pair of clean tennis shoes, as well as a waterproof bag, towel, and a complete change of civilian clothes.
Transportation: cadets will travel to and from MIT as per school transportation plan.
Health System Support: Any safety issue or injury should be reported to any MSIV, who will in turn either report to cadre/lifeguards or take necessary action
Emergency: MIT campus police can be reached by dialing 100 from a campus phone or (617)
MEDEVAC will be made through 911. CLS Bag will be present and with CDT Murphy
Command and Signal:
MIT Army ROTC cadre and staff
SFC Westberg is NCOIC for this operation
c/S-2 c/CPT Simmons is OIC
c/SSG Greenwald is c/NCOIC
Control
Location of Commander: The commander will be at the Zesiger Center indoor pool.
Signal
Primary method of communication is face-to-face. Secondary is by phone.