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HEADQUARTERS

United States Corp of Cadets

United States Military Academy

West Point, NY 10996

141030 DEC 2005

USCC OPERATION ORDER 2005-113, Class Weekends: 500th Night, YWW, 100th Night

1. SITUATION: USMA supports class weekend activities throughout the installation from 20-22 JAN, 3-5 FEB, 24-26 FEB 06.

2. MISSION. USCC conducts Class Weekend activities from 20-22 JAN, 3-5 FEB, and 24-26 FEB 06 at the United States Military Academy in order to celebrate the milestones achieved by the Classes of 2008, 2007, and 2006 and to provide an opportunity for the social development of the Classes.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Commander’s Intent:

(1) Purpose. To provide the Class and their guests a memorable weekend that recognizes the accomplishments of the class, and affords them an opportunity to foster their cohesion and heighten their social skills.

(2) Key Tasks.

• Heightened awareness of security issues and proper implementation of security procedures

• Professional, enjoyable banquet with guest speaker

• An efficient receiving line and an enjoyable hop

(3) Endstate. Safe, memorable, enjoyable and professionally executed weekends for the Classes of ‘06, ‘07, and ’08.

b. Concept of operations. Class weekends are 3 phased operations consisting of planning and preparation, execution of a formal banquet, and execution of a hop and receiving lines.

(1) Phase I, Planning and Preparation. This phase begins with publication of the USCC OPORD and ends with the final banquet rehearsal NLT the day prior to the scheduled event (See Annexes A, B, and C respectively). Key tasks include banquet signup by all members of the class, weekend memento ordering and distribution, table seating signup supervised by company representatives, execution of company-level information briefings to the class, and the setting of place cards in the cadet mess by company representatives.

(2) Phase II, Formal Banquet. This phase begins with the Commandant’s reception at 1700 and ends with the departure of the official party from the banquet at approximately 2030. Key tasks include remarks by the class representatives, formal toasts, and the address by the guest speaker.

(3) Phase III, Hop and Receiving Lines. This phase begins with the opening of the receiving lines outside the Eisenhower Hall ballroom at 2030, and ends with the completion of the hop at 2400. Key tasks include execution of receiving lines and conduct of the hop.

c. Tasks to maneuver units.

(1) BTD.

(a) Conduct company-level information briefings to all classes to ensure class understanding of all events, activities, and policies for their specific weekend.

(b) Ensure that all cadets complete banquet signup through company class representatives.

(c) Monitor and ensure completion of class web based information signup for VIP guests and handicapped guest needs; ensure sign-up closes 3 days prior to class event.

(d) Provide 5 cadets from the duty regiment to assist USCC S4 with North Area VIP parking from 1630-1900. Uniform to be determined.

(e) Ensure that TAC teams provide RSVP information to the Cadet Hostess as specified on invitations. RXOs will track compliance, ensuring that all invitees have responded.

(f) Ensure TAC teams check and track all assigned table seating to eliminate unoccupied tables. Ensure Cadets and their guests are committed to an assigned seating arrangement prior to the set up of the mess hall.

(2) Sponsor Regiment.

(a) Supervise the execution of table sign up by the Class Committee. Initial table sign up must be submitted to DCA NLT one week prior to event.

(b) Supervise table setup in the Cadet Mess by Ring and Crest Representatives from 1500-1700 on the day of the event.

(c) Supervise menu selection by the members of the Class Committee. Ensure coordination with Ms. Joanna Coleman of the Cadet Mess.

(d) Coordinate the assignment of cadet escorts for official guests with the Cadet Hostess Office NLT one week prior to event. Supervise escort distribution of official guest parking passes.

(e) Supervise preparation of the banquet script and program by the members of the Class Committee. Submit the program, once approved, to DCA for commercial printing. Provide initial draft to USCC S3 NLT 10 days prior to the event. Provide copies to S3.

(f) Coordinate with Class Ring and Crest Committee to provide two ushers at the entrance of the Cadet Mess to assist latecomers to the banquet to find their tables. Provide the ushers with the final seating diagrams prepared by DCA.

(g) Ensure that the Class Committee coordinates with the Cadet Hostess for purchase and engraving of a gift for the banquet guest speaker.

(h) Conduct key leader rehearsals and head table rehearsals with Cadet Hostess NLT 3 days prior to event.

(i) Coordinate with USCC Chaplain, Fr. Wood, x2784, for the review of the invocation and benediction to be executed by selected cadets during the formal banquet.

j) Provide 4 Cadet Guards to assist with movement of receiving lines at Eisenhower Hall for the reception.

(3) DCA.

(a) Coordinate musical support in Eisenhower Hall Ballroom from 2000-0030 for the formal hop, consisting of a Video DJ in the ballroom and the Jazz Knights in the Class of 63 room.

(b) Coordinate DOIM support for the formal banquet in the Cadet Mess.

(c) Coordinate banquet program printing with commercial printer.

(d) Coordinate transportation support of official party for the banquet and hop. Submit USMA form 1-189, transportation request, to DOL for use of the Airporter van

(e) Provide setup and facility support for the formal hop.

(f) Schedule shuttle bus service to support the banquet and hop, including service from Buffalo Solider Field to the Cadet Mess, from the MacArthur Statue to Eisenhower Hall (6 Buses) and from Eisenhower Hall back to Clinton, Thayer, and Buffalo Soldier Field parking lots.

(7) ISD.

(a) In coordination with S3, develop and implement a web based information signup to gather information from cadets regarding VIP guests and handicapped parking requirements. Post this signup on the USCC home page for ten days and ensure web page is closed NLT 10 days prior to event. Provide results to MAJ Hunter, USCC S3 and the OIC of the sponsor regiment.

(8) Cadet Hostess.

(a) Coordinate with the Class for the class gift for the banquet guest speaker.

(b) Prepare the banquet and hop official guest list and invitations.

(c) Collect the banquet and hop official guest list RSVPs.

(d) Decorate and set the head tables during the banquet.

(e) Distribute official guest parking passes to cadet escorts.

(f) Be prepared to assist TAC teams by providing etiquette instruction as requested.

(9) USCC S3.

(a) Overall responsible for the planning and coordination for this event

(b) Coordinate with ISD for development and posting of a web based information signup to gather information from sponsor class regarding VIPs and handicapped parking requirements. Provide VIP information to Protocol Office.

(c) Ensure setup of flags for the formal banquet in the Cadet Mess, and the receiving lines at Eisenhower Hall.

(d) Prepare and submit security assessment review form to the Security Assessment Review Team (SART, ATTN: 1/1 S3), NLT one week prior to event.

(10) USCC S4.

(a) Plan, coordinate, and execute a North Area parking plan for handicapped and official guests from 1630-1900, 20-22 JAN, 3-5 FEB, and 24-26 FEB 06.

d. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Uniform:

(a) Cadets: Full Dress without hat.

(b) TAC/TAC NCO: Dress Blue or Dress Mess wearing bow tie.

(c) Civilian: Formal.

(2) Privileges for the weekends are outlined on the USCC Home page through the link, “AY 05-05 Privilege Memos.”

(5) Submit after action reports to the USCC S3 NLT 4 days following event in the format in the following format.

Issue

Discussion

Recommendation

Activity/action officer/telephone number

4. SERVICE SUPPORT.

a. Material and services.

(1) Class I.

(a) Schedule of Meals.

Friday Optional dinner, 1800-1930

Saturday Optional breakfast, 0630-0800

Optional lunch, 1130-1230

Optional Box dinner 1730-1830 (Air Force Tunnel)

Formal banquet, 1900-2030 (doors open 1830)

100th Night Banquet 1800-1930 (doors open 1730)

Sunday Optional brunch 0930-1230

b. Medical evacuation and hospitalization.

(1) Cadets.

(a) Routine care. The cadet health clinic will remain open during normal hours, 0600-1500, on Fridays, for routine cadet care. Cadets should report to the Keller Hospital emergency room if needed during evening and weekend hours.

(b) Emergency care. Keller Hospital emergency room.

(2) Civilian guests.

(a) Routine care. Visiting civilian guests or family members can receive routine medical care, if needed, in Cornwall or St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh.

(b) Emergency care. Keller Hospital emergency room.

c. Transportation.

(1) Shuttle bus service. Free shuttle bus service for cadets and their guests will operate before during and after the banquet and hop.

(a) 1730-1900 Buffalo Soldier Field to MacArthur Statue with stops at Thayer and Clinton lots.

(b) 2030-2130 MacArthur Statue to Eisenhower Hall, box office entrance.

(c) 2130-0030 Eisenhower Hall, box office entrance, to Buffalo Soldier Field with stops at Clinton and Thayer lots.

(2) Handicapped Parking. The Cadet North Area is available for limited handicapped parking. All Yearling Winter Weekend guests are encouraged to use the shuttle bus service because these stops are closer than any available handicapped parking. However, none of the shuttle busses are wheelchair lift equipped.

LIMITED handicap parking is available as follows:

- Eisenhower Hall lower tier lot

- Eisenhower Hall tunnel parking area (box office entrance level)

- Kosciuszko lot

- The north cadet barracks area courtyard is available for handicapped parking during the Banquet beginning at 1800. A handicapped access ramp to the Cadet Mess is located here.

Vehicles possessing state issued handicapped license plates must obtain a USCC Cadet Area Parking pass, as those vehicles are not authorized to utilize “Handicapped Only” slots within the Cadet Area.

(3) Banquet Parking. Official guests (TAC teams, BTD/USCC staff) of the Class will be issued North Area parking passes through their assigned cadet escorts, and be allowed to park their DoD registered vehicle in North Area during the banquet and hop from 1630-2400. Vehicles possessing USMA handicapped passes will also be allowed to park in North Area. No other guest vehicles will be permitted to park in North or Central Areas.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

a. Command.

(1) 500th Night: 4th Regiment sponsors the Class of 2007

Class Advisor LTC MacDonald

Class OIC CPT McCoy

Banquet/Hop CPT McCoy

Class President Cadet Enderle

(2) Yearling Winter Weekend: 2nd Regiment sponsors the Class of 2008

Class Advisor LTC Cashion

Class OIC CPT Hills

Banquet/Hop CPT Hills

Class President Cadet Perkins

(3) 100th Night: 3RD Regiment sponsors the Class of 2006

Class Advisor LTC Barone

Class OIC CPT Affolder

Night Show MAJ Vest

Banquet CPT Affolder

Class President Cadet Archuleta

b. Signal. Activity points of contact.

NAME ACTIVITY TELEPHONE

MAJ Hunter USCC S3 8609

MAJ Parsons USCC S3 8145

LTC Bradley USCC S4 6921

Mr. Parrott USCC S4 3773

Mr. Oldham DCA 4396

Ms. Picciuto Cadet Hostess 3104

Ms. McNally Cadet Mess 5974

ACKNOWLEDGE:

SCAPARROTTI

BG

OFFICAL:

TIGER

S3

ANNEXES:

Annex A – 500th Night

Annex B – Yearling Winter Weekend

Annex C – 100th Night

Appendix 1 – 100th Night Show

Annex D – Receiving Line Instructions for 500th Night and Yearling Winter Weekend

1. SITUATION. USMA supports the Class of 2007 500th Night weekend activities throughout the installation from 20-22 JAN 06.

2. MISSION. No Change.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Scheme of Maneuver.

(1) Master of Ceremony (MC) invites everyone to take seats, and introduces cadet who will deliver the invocation.

(2) Invocation delivered.

(3) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for toasting.

(4) Toasts are delivered by pre-selected cadets.

(5) MC delivers remarks, identifying VIPs in attendance, describing significance of the weekend, and closing by inviting everyone to enjoy their meal.

(6) After dessert has been served, the MC (or Class President if not the same) introduces guest speaker.

(7) Guest speaker delivers remarks.

(8) MC (or Class President) presents gift to guest speaker.

(9) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for closing toast.

(a) Final toast delivered.

(10) Benediction delivered.

(11) MC delivers closing remarks, thanking key individuals who have contributed to the evenings events. MC asks all to remain at their tables until the official party has departed.

b. Tasks to subordinate units.

(1) 4th Regiment.

(a) Supervise placement of programs and place cards on all tables by 2nd Class ring and crest committee representatives from 1500-1700, Saturday, 21JAN 2006.

(2) USCC S3.

(a) Supervise setup of colors by the Brigade Color Staff not later than 1730, Saturday, 21JAN 2006.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Timeline:

1700 Speaker and sound system rehearsal

1830 Mess hall doors open

1900 Banquet begin

2015 Banquet concludes

2030 Receiving Lines begin

2030 Hop

(2) Uniform:

(a) Cadets: Full Dress without hat

(b) TAC/TAC NCO: Dress Blue or Dress Mess wearing bow tie.

(c) Civilian – Formal.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. No change.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No change.

1. SITUATION. USMA supports the Class of 2008 Yearling Winter Weekend activities throughout the installation from 3-5 FEB 06.

2. MISSION. No Change.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Scheme of Maneuver.

(1) Master of Ceremony (MC) invites everyone to take seats, and introduces cadet who will deliver the invocation.

(2) Invocation delivered.

(3) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for toasting.

(4) Toasts are delivered by pre-selected cadets.

(5) MC delivers remarks, identifying VIPs in attendance, describing significance of the weekend, and closing by inviting everyone to enjoy their meal.

(6) After dessert has been served, the MC (or Class President if not the same) introduces guest speaker.

(7) Guest speaker delivers remarks.

(8) MC (or Class President) presents gift to guest speaker.

(9) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for closing toast.

(a) Final toast delivered.

(10) Benediction delivered.

(11) MC delivers closing remarks, thanking key individuals who have contributed to the evenings events. MC asks all to remain at their tables until the official party has departed.

b. Tasks to subordinate units.

(1) 2nd Regiment.

(a) Supervise placement of programs and place cards on all tables by 3rd Class ring and crest committee representatives from 1500-1700, Saturday, 4 FEB 2006.

(2) USCC S3.

(a) Supervise setup of colors by the Brigade Color Staff not later than 1730, Saturday, 4 FEB 2006.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Timeline:

1700 Speaker and sound system rehearsal

1830 Mess hall doors open

1900 Banquet begin

2015 Banquet concludes

2030 Receiving Lines begin

2030 Hop

(2) Uniform:

(a) Cadets: Full Dress without hat

(b) TAC/TAC NCO: Dress Blue or Dress Mess wearing bow tie.

(c) Civilian – Formal.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. No change.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No change.

1. SITUATION. No Change.

2. MISSION. No Change.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Scheme of Maneuver. The 100th Night Show rehearsals culminate in two performances, Friday 24 2000 FEB 06 and Saturday 25 2000 FEB 06.

(1) Master of Ceremony (MC) invites everyone to take seats, and introduces cadet who will deliver the invocation.

(2) Invocation delivered.

(3) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for toasting.

(4) Toasts are delivered by pre-selected cadets.

(5) MC delivers remarks, identifying VIPs in attendance, describing significance of the weekend, and closing by inviting everyone to enjoy their meal.

(6) After dessert has been served, the MC (or Class President if not the same) introduces guest speaker.

(7) Guest speaker delivers remarks.

(8) MC (or Class President) presents gift to guest speaker.

(9) MC invites everyone to charge their glasses for closing toast.

(a) Final toast delivered.

(10) Benediction delivered.

(11) MC delivers closing remarks, thanking key individuals who have contributed to the evenings events. MC asks all to remain at their tables until the official party has departed.

(12) Cadets and guests depart the Cadet Mess and move to Ike Hall for the 100th Night Hop. The 100th Night Show performance begins at 2030(T).

b. Tasks to subordinate units.

(1) 3rd Regiment.

(a) Supervise placement of programs and place cards on all tables by second class ring and crest committee representatives from 1400-1700, Saturday,25 FEB 2006.

(2) USCC S3.

(a) Supervise setup of colors by the Brigade Color Staff not later than 1700, Saturday, 25 FEB 2006.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Timeline:

1600 Speaker and sound system rehearsal

1730 Mess hall doors open

1800 Banquet begin

1925 Banquet concludes

1930 Hop Begins (Ike Hall)

2000 100th Night Show (Ike Theater)

0030 Hop Closes (Ike Hall)

(2) Uniform:

(a) Cadets: Full Dress without hat

(b) TAC/TAC NCO: Dress Blue or Dress Mess wearing bow tie.

(c) Civilian – Formal.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. No change.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No change.

1. SITUATION. No change.

2. MISSION. Conduct receiving lines for 500th Night Weekend and Yearling Winter Weekend.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Scheme of Maneuver.

(1) Upon completion of the formal banquet in the Cadet Mess, cadets and their guests move to Eisenhower Hall.

(2) Upon entering Eisenhower Hall, cadets escort their guests through one of four receiving lines assigned by regiment. Cadets will not enter the ballroom or have photos taken until completing the receiving line.

(a) First Regiment – TBD

(b) Second Regiment – TBD

(c) Third Regiment – TBD

(d) Fourth Regiment – TBD

(3) Music is provided for dancing in the main ballroom by a video DJ. The Jazz knights will be in the Class of 63 room.

b. Tasks to subordinate units.

(1) 2nd Regiment. Provide 4 TAC or TAC NCOs to control movement into the receiving lines during Yearling Winter Weekend.

(2) 4th Regiment. Provide 4 TAC or TAC NCOs to control movement into the receiving lines during 500th Night Weekend.

(3) USCC S3. Supervise setup of colors by the Brigade Color Staff NLT 21 1830 JAN 06 and NLT 4 1830 FEB 2006.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Timeline:

2015 Movement to Eisenhower Hall

2030 Receiving lines open

2115 Receiving lines close

2100-2230 Photos in Crest Hall

0030 Hop closes

(2) Uniform:

(a) Cadets: Full Dress without hat.

(b) TAC/TAC NCO: Dress Blue or Dress Mess wearing bow tie.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. No change.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No change.

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