Cadets Intranet

 

       I.      SITUATION

a.       Enemy Forces: N/A

b.      Friendly Forces: Fightin’ Texas Aggies and Class of ‘59

    II.      MISSION

The Corps of Cadets will march-in to Academic Plaza at 0645 Tuesday 21 April 2009 for the annual Muster Flag raising ceremony.

 

 III.      EXECUTION

Commander’s Intent: It is my intent that the Corps reverently pays tribute to the colors, the tradition of Muster, and the class of 1959. We will observe and execute the typical Silver Taps protocol with regard to formation and movement. All commands will be given just loud enough to be executed effectively. Cadets are encouraged to eat early chow.

a.       Concept of the Operation:

 

b.      Tasks to Subordinate Units:

                                                              i.      2^nd  Wing: Provide Road Guards

c.       Coordinating Instructions:

                                                              i.      Order of Movement

1.      Corps Staff

2.      1st BDE

3.      2nd BDE

4.      3rd BDE

5.      Band

6.      Task Force

7.      1st REGT

8.      2nd REGT

9.      1st WING

10.  2nd  WING

                                                            ii.      Route of Movement:

1.      Corps Staff will lead the Corps of Cadets through the arches, onto Lubbock Street, the Corps will turn right at Coke Street and continue marching onto the academic plaza.

2.      1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Brigade and Task Force will continue marching towards the NW side from behind the academic building, and will follow the Blue line on the diagram.

3.      The band will form behind Corps Staff in the center of the plaza and will follow the yellow line on the diagram.

4.       1^st Regiment ,2^nd Regiment, 1^st, and 2^nd Wing will form up on the opposite side and follow the red line on the diagram.

                                                          iii.      Specified Tasks:

1.      Major units and outfits will form in accordance to the following exit diagram.

1.      Outfits will align alongside each other on both sides of the plaza.

2.      When exiting, 2^nd Wing, 1^st Wing, 2^nd REGT, and 1^st REGT will perform column movements to exit the plaza and will march according to the exit diagram.

3.      The Band will march behind 1^st Regiment to exit.

4.      Task Force, 3^rd BDE, 2^nd BDE, and 1^st BDE will march across the plaza and exit according to the exit diagram.

5.      Outfits will not break until they have reached the arches.

6.      Order of Movement (Exiting)

1.      2^nd Wing

2.      1^st Wing

3.      2^nd REGT

1.      1^st REGT

2.      Band

3.      Task Force

4.      3^rd BDE

5.      2^nd BDE

6.      1^st BDE

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

1.      Midnights

2.      Service Covers

3.       Sam Brownes & white gloves (COs and staff officers)

4.       Sabers

2.      Class VII: Personal Items

1.      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 (low)

2.      Hand and arm signals