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Congratulations on registering for the 7th Annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event at Mississippi State University. It is our plan to conduct a safe and fun event this year using MSU, City of Starkville, and Oktibbeha County facilities. This document is intended to provide participants some detailed instructions on how to complete registration and how to in-process as well as sharing information on expectations of the event. MSU and MSU Army ROTC is not liable for injuries incurred during the event. You must be covered by your university if you are coming as part of an official ROTC group or have your own insurance. This is a voluntary event. If you are on orders from your unit or split trained with your guard unit that is between you and your unit. There are no funds available through MSU or USACC to cover this event. Registration Fee- Your registration is not confirmed until your registration fee of $40.00 is received. Any names that have not been confirmed by 8 February 2019 will be released to the standby list. You can mail a check or money order to: MSU Army ROTCATTN: SFC Luis M. VazquezP. O. BOX 5447 Mississippi State, MS 39762-5447 Pre-Training Requirements: The GAFPB testing has 8 events. 3 of them can be certified by US Military personnel. Only one of those 3 (Pistol Qualification) will be tested at MSU during this year’s event. That means you must come already trained, and certified by your unit commander, on First Aid training/testing and CBRN/MOPP4. A sample memorandum can be found on our web site. Bring it with you to in-processing or send it by email to speed things along prior to your arrival. Your commander must sign saying you have been tested and met the standards for these task.1. All individuals are tested on putting on a protective mask and proceeding to MOPP4 to standard as outlined in STP 21-1-SMCT dated AUG 15 [031-COM-1019 React to Chemical or Biological Hazard/Attack and 031-COM-1035 Protect Yourself from Chemical and Biological contamination Using Your Assigned Protective Mask] and described in FM 3-11 dated JUL 2011. 2. All individuals have either had their CLS qualification verified (documentation provided) and it is valid not to exceed three years from the time of German Badge Testing, or they completed sufficient CLS Course training and they were capable of demonstrating their understanding of the material by completing a CLS written test with a score of 70% or higher. CLS written test from Sub course IS01875 Edition C was used. In-processing- In-processing will begin at 0700 on 23 February 2019 at the Shira Fieldhouse on Lakeview Rd at Mississippi State University. There will be a Cadet on the east side of the building to show you where to enter the building. You will be asked to confirm the spelling of your name and rank for the certificates, the age you are at the time of the event and your gender to compute your scores correctly. Provided you earn a badge, you will leave MSU with a badge and a certificate of completion. Uniform- Day 1- Basic Fitness Events. Winter Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) [long pants and jacket] or service equivalent with summer [short sleeve shirt and shorts] worn underneath, fleece cap, approved footwear, reflective belt. This will be the in-processing uniform. Dress for the cold that morning and we can always downgrade as appropriate. Day 1- Swim Event. Army Combat Uniform (ACU) or service equivalent with summer APFU underneath (T shirt and Shorts). Formation for this event will be at the Sanderson Center in the auxiliary gym just around the corner from the pool. They don’t allow boots to be worn on the court so running shoes will be worn as foot gear with this uniform up until the time to conduct the swim test. Bring a towel and change of clothes. Day 2- Pistol Qualification. Complete ACU or service equivalent uniform with boots in accordance with AR 670-1. Kevlar / Army Combat Helmet (ACH), Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) or Load Bearing Equipment (LCE) with canteen and canteen cover at a minimum. Other pouches are at your discretion. APEL approved clear eyewear. Ear protection. Optional items for your comfort are gloves and knee pads. Bring wet and cold weather outer wear as needed for the conditions. Day 2- Ruck March- Complete ACU with boots in accordance with AR 670-1 and Ruck Sack. You can wear FLC/LCE in order to carry canteens or use a hydration system. Some method of carrying water is required. Ruck Sack (Army) / Backpack (other Services as required) - Army testers need a standard issue Ruck Sack. Other services can use a backpack or Ruck Sack equivalent for their service. The weight must be at least 15kg/33lbs. Perishable items like water in a hydration system are not included in this weight. Rucks will be weighed before and after the march.Following you’ll find a timeline for the events. TIMELINE- Date / Time Who Event Location 23 FEB 0700-0800 ALL In processing Shira Fieldhouse 0800 ALL Welcome and Administrative Brief Shira Fieldhouse 0830-1000 Group 1 Basic Fitness Test (BFT) 3 Events Shira Fieldhouse 1030-1200 Group 2 Basic Fitness Test (BFT) 3 Events Shira Fieldhouse 1200-1330 ALL Lunch Your choice in area at your own cost 1330 Group 1 Formation and Event Brief Sanderson Center Auxiliary Gym 1400-1530 Group 1 Swim Test Sanderson Center Aquatics 1530-1600 Group 2 Formation and Event Brief Sanderson Center Auxiliary Gym 1600-1730 Group 2 Swim Test Sanderson Center Aquatics 24 FEB 0730 Group 2 Formation and Event Brief Starkville Police Department Range 0800-1000 Group 2 Pistol Qualification Starkville Police Department Range 1000 Group 1 Formation and Event Brief Starkville Police Department Range 1030-1300 Group 1 Pistol Qualification Starkville Police Department Range 1300-1400 ALL Lunch Your choice in area at your own cost 1400 ALL Formation and Event Brief A. B. McKay Lab Parking Lot 1430-1630 ALL Ruck March North Farm 1630-1730 ALL Awards Processing & Ceremony A. B. McKay Lab Parking Lot Lodging- Lodging in hotels may be limited so make reservations early. The closest two towns that have hotels if Starkville fills up are Columbus, MS and West Point, MS. Some of the newer hotels in Starkville you may want to try are: Comfort Suites; 801 Russell Street, 662-324-9595 Courtyard Starkville; 100 Mercantile Street, 662-338-3116 Hampton Inn; 700 MS Hwy 12, 662-324-1333 La Quinta Inn & Suites; 982 MS-12, 662-270-4100 Hilton Garden Inn; 975 MS-12, 662-615-966 There may be the possibility of using one of the National Guards Armory. If we get one they have shower facilities and kitchen for you to use. There is no bed space so come prepared to sleep on the floor or bring a cot. Once we have locked down the facility we will push an email out to all those who are on the list with details and location of the armory. Badge Wear- Chapter 9-26 of AR 600-8-22 / Military Awards outlines the process to receive, accept, and wear a foreign badge. Generally speaking you will send a memo to the first 0-7 or higher in your chain of command that has court martial authority requesting to accept and wear the badge. Use the two certificates you receive from the event as your substantiating documents. Once approved in writing upload the approval memo and the two certificates to iPERMS for record. AR 670–1 governs the manner of wear of foreign qualification and special skill badges. MSU does not keep a copy of your certificates on file so keep up with them throughout your career. ................
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