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Today&Tomorrow · 01-12-2008, 19:28

Thanks everyone for the replies so far... Heres what we got...
We will be training in the bush with some paramilitary forces focusing on just basic infantry skills. We are taking two Yamaha generators (however alot of the teams have had some issues with these) for power. We will be staying in steel uni-huts for living quarters and one large one for a COC. There is also a pavalion area for classes. There is no hardwire yet, however I have bought all the necessary materials to wire the huts/classroom/COC with outlets and lights. I am planning on 1 outlet and light per living quarters (6 total) and 3 outlets and lights in both the COC and classroom.

I am planning on putting the living quarters on 1 15 amp circuit and then the COC and classroom both on seperate 15 amp circuits for a total of 3 circuits.
In the COC I want to be able to power 2 tough books, promixa, coffee maker, phone charger and the Comm gear.

Classroom will run a 2 lights, a promixa and a tough book. We are going to do most of our classes with powerpoint (printed flip charts are our backup).

Living quarters are going to have 1 outlet and 1 light per so that we can charger our cellphones at night.

We don't have any attachments.

We have about $30,000 for our OPFUND in country and also a OPFUND of $23,000 for mission prep for OPRs and etc. Which a lot of the $23,000 is already spent.

As far as local purchase what some of the teams who have gone to this location have done is set up a contractor that basically provides them with whatever they request. I see the benefits in that but I don't really want to go that route because I want to be able to get out and talk to the locals, get to know the merchants personally, build rapport and get to know the area and people.

Our team set-up is a lot like a ODAs. We have a Maj for OIC, Capt. for AOIC, GySgt for a TM Sgt, 1 Navy Corpsman & and 1 Marine that is training in the Medical field, 2 Comm Sgts, 2 Wpns Sgts, Suppose to have 2 Eng Sgts, however I am the only one on the Team (hardly any team at MSOAG is TO). As far as the Intel side of the house, the AOIC is primarily responsible and I am also helping with that. After our first mission we are sending guys to the secret squire program to get level 2.

I hope that helps a little on describing my situation. I am trying to soak up as much information as I can so thank you for all your replies.

01-12-2008, 19:28	#5
Today&Tomorrow Asset Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hubert, NC Posts: 41	Thanks everyone for the replies so far... Heres what we got... We will be training in the bush with some paramilitary forces focusing on just basic infantry skills. We are taking two Yamaha generators (however alot of the teams have had some issues with these) for power. We will be staying in steel uni-huts for living quarters and one large one for a COC. There is also a pavalion area for classes. There is no hardwire yet, however I have bought all the necessary materials to wire the huts/classroom/COC with outlets and lights. I am planning on 1 outlet and light per living quarters (6 total) and 3 outlets and lights in both the COC and classroom. I am planning on putting the living quarters on 1 15 amp circuit and then the COC and classroom both on seperate 15 amp circuits for a total of 3 circuits. In the COC I want to be able to power 2 tough books, promixa, coffee maker, phone charger and the Comm gear. Classroom will run a 2 lights, a promixa and a tough book. We are going to do most of our classes with powerpoint (printed flip charts are our backup). Living quarters are going to have 1 outlet and 1 light per so that we can charger our cellphones at night. We don't have any attachments. We have about $30,000 for our OPFUND in country and also a OPFUND of $23,000 for mission prep for OPRs and etc. Which a lot of the $23,000 is already spent. As far as local purchase what some of the teams who have gone to this location have done is set up a contractor that basically provides them with whatever they request. I see the benefits in that but I don't really want to go that route because I want to be able to get out and talk to the locals, get to know the merchants personally, build rapport and get to know the area and people. Our team set-up is a lot like a ODAs. We have a Maj for OIC, Capt. for AOIC, GySgt for a TM Sgt, 1 Navy Corpsman & and 1 Marine that is training in the Medical field, 2 Comm Sgts, 2 Wpns Sgts, Suppose to have 2 Eng Sgts, however I am the only one on the Team (hardly any team at MSOAG is TO). As far as the Intel side of the house, the AOIC is primarily responsible and I am also helping with that. After our first mission we are sending guys to the secret squire program to get level 2. I hope that helps a little on describing my situation. I am trying to soak up as much information as I can so thank you for all your replies.
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