Cadets Intranet

 

Operation Order

       I.      SITUATION

a.       Enemy Forces: N/A

b.      Friendly Forces: Fightin’ Texas Aggies

    II.      MISSION

The Corps of Cadets will march-in on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 to Rudder Auditorium to attend the memorial services for 2nd Lt. Cook.

 

 III.      EXECUTION

Commander’s Intent: Cadet Corps will honorably fulfill its duty by paying tribute to a fallen Aggie soldier. I expect all cadets to conduct themselves in a manner in keeping with the highest standards of humility and reverence.

a.       Concept of the Operation:

 

b.      Tasks to Subordinate Units:

                                                              i.      1^st BDE: Provide Road Guards

c.       Coordinating Instructions:

                                                              i.      Part of the service will include a roll call.  Unlike the Muster roll call, when Lt. Cook's name is called, it needs to remain silent.  This is part of an Army tradition.

                                                            ii.      Order of Movement

1.      Corps Staff

2.      1st BDE

3.      2nd BDE

4.      3rd BDE

5.      1st REGT

6.      2nd REGT

7.      1st WING

8.      2nd  WING

9.      Task Force

10.  Band

                                                          iii.      Route of Movement:

1.      Corps Staff will lead the Corps of Cadets through the arches, in front of Guard Room onto Joe Routt.   The Corps will continue onto Joe Route to Rudder Auditorium.

                                                          iv.      Specified Tasks:

1.      Units will use all available entry points to Rudder Auditorium

2.      Cadets will sit in lower section only. Balcony section is reserved

3.      Cadets are requested to be seated in Rudder as quickly and quietly as possible to avoid possible delay to the service or congestion.

4.      Cadets will conduct silent Gentlemen’s chow in Duncan Dining Center upon conclusion of ceremony.

d.      Safety:

                                                              i.      Watch for various hazards along the route.

 IV.      SEVICE SUPPORT

a.       General:

                                                              i.      Location of Assembly Area: Quad.

                                                            ii.      Location of CP: Guard Room

b.      Material and Services:

                                                              i.      Supply

1.      Class II: Uniform

·         Midnights

·         Garrison Covers

·         No Sam Brownes

·         No sabers

2.      Class VII: Personal Items

·         No guidons

    V.      COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a.       Command

                                                              i.      Unit commanders will be located in front of their units

b.      Signal

                                                              i.      Corps Staff will initiate march.

                                                            ii.      Restricted cadences

1.      No jodies

                                                          iii.      Communication

1.      Verbal

2.      Hand and arm signals