After Actions Report

I had stated that I would post my after actions report. Here it is.

After Actions Report – Night Game

FSgt. Ben Liu

1. PURPOSE:

On the weekend of October 26 and 27, 211 Squadron participated in a field training exercise (FTX) at Limerick Forest. The cadets participated in a night game on the night of the 26^th. This report addresses issues regarding the night game, and not the overall FTX.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On the morning of the 26^th, an area beyond sight range of the chalet was selected and prepared as the location of a crime scene as part of a scare prank by the seniors during the night game. Various posters were put up in the area, and caution tape was used to identify the area. Throughout the rest of the day, the activity CPI briefed each of the seniors on their roles in the activity individually. Rain started to fall later in the day, soaking many of the posters. Throughout the day, various other supplies were obtained and prepared to be brought to the activity area. The activity CPI and activity cadet 2IC did a check on the area after lunch, and right before the commencement of the activity at around 1920Hrs. Both cadets judged the area to be too far from the chalet and the forest was too dark at night. On their return, they decided to cancel the majority of the scare-portion of the activity, change the activity area, and concentrate solely on the Downed Pilot game. The activity CPI quickly briefed the other seniors and OPI of the situation, and briefed the rest of the cadets on the situation. The activity CPI led all the seniors and cadets around the boundaries, and allowed the game to commence once the tour of the area concluded. At 2130Hrs, the activity concluded, with no reports of lost cadets or serious injuries.

3. LESSONS LEARNED

The level of darkness was a considered throughout the planning phase of the activity. By the time night came, it was obvious that the forest was too dark for proceeding beyond visual range of the chalet. The original location selected for the night game was also placed in an off-road location; someone could easily get lost searching for that place. For future activities of this kind, more scouting is needed to find the best location. However, had we selected a closer location the cadets may find it an unconvincing coincidence of having the FTX right beside a murder scene. To mitigate this, a less gruesome backstory would be required.

The night game, Downed Pilot, turned out to be quite fun for the cadets, who were a bit disappointed in not being able to rescue a single pilot. This was most likely caused by the limited number of pathways to the pilots, the large size of each rescue group, and the relatively small activity area. Similar to above, finding a better spot, or simply extending the original perimeters would have balanced the game out a bit better. In addition, splitting the rescue groups into smaller groups would have also helped, though this complicates safety as each group must be issued a compass and map.

While wandering around as the chief scaring guy, I realized the difficulty in stalking a group of cadets, but maintaining such a distance as to not get caught. There really is no solution to this, except just practicing the art of stalking.

4. COMMENTS

The elephant in the room is the lack of cadets. The FTX of the 26^th and 27^th was probably one of the smallest FTX’s 211 has hosted. The reasons for this are unclear, and may have been caused by the weather forecast of rain for the 26^th.

The uncooperative weather did not help in the morale of the cadets; however the cadets did not appear to be overly affected. The weather did soak many of the posters that the seniors had put up, but this was not a large issue in terms of the scare since the scare didn’t actually happen.

The cadets seemed legitimately interested in the character of the “scary masked man” and the crime scene. Some of the cadets were genuinely trying to connect the posters and masked man on the bus ride home, which makes me think that a properly designed mystery-based activity occurring on an FTX would be a great idea and make the FTX more interesting.

There was a lack of radios, which hindered communications. If radios were available, the activity area could be greatly expanded with the seniors being spread farther apart. This would have allowed a much fairer chance for the cadets to rescue a downed pilot.

A list of the participating cadets would have been helpful in coordinating and planning out roles for the activity.

Ok fine, here it is

After several nudges, here we are again. It seems my other blog is back and running, but it's simply too much of an inconvenience to go back to that one. I've since made a new one on blogger, as I trust Google's server reliability more than the other one. As usual, you guys are left to find it on your own accord.

Next week will be the largest anal rape fest ever. I will need to take advantage of every minute now. In fact, that is what I will go and do. Imma study chem now, goodbye.

P.S. Element 80 wanted this to be longer. Hah.

Here we go again

December is upon us. And with December, comes a new age of butthole widening. Let us pray in this great time of darkness to be stronger men, rather than for easy days. May the great Athe help us all.

The Thin Black Line

The line has held. My anus has taken the hardest beating of its time. My physics mark is a 4. Not only that, this was the hardest unit. I am indeed proud of myself. It is very good to hear. I am slightly proud of my self. I am
So
Happy
Right
Now.

That's right, kids, the line has been crossed.

Up the Butt

First ionization energies is maintaining a steady relation, though maybe moreso this term due to University and everything. I don't know if I should continue with IB, though judging by other people who have dropped, the boost in marks is not substantial. I think I'll continue with IB, even if I do wind up with a mediocre average. At least I can say that I have the experience of having Physics as a course, and (hopefully) completed the course.
As I returned home, I realized the emptiness that would have resulted from departing IB Physics. I've gotta say, it's probably the best experience I've ever got in terms of learning. The workload is heavy, and hectic. If you do not start studying early, you will not do well. My rational self states that all courses should be like Physics, but another part of my rational self states that Wardle can't teach. My teenage self is screaming at me to exit immediately (like Wufu), but it's being well suppressed by my rational selves. I have made a promise to Yankee and Master Ye that I shall start studying 2 weeks prior to a test, or else they have my permission to punch me in the dick, without fear of retaliation. Let us pray that I will be better prepared for the next test.
I should really read Emma now. Goodbye.

Well

So my other blog got shut down. I made a new one. See if you can find it this time. I dare you.
I've been pretty busy so far, so I'll keep this one short. Physics, Chem, History, English, all keeping me busy. GLHF, all.

Busy Bee

I'll try to post again.

So the FTX came and went. Hectic as it is, I did enjoy it to a point. The burden of a senior cadet made me respect planners so much more. Though I do recognize the initiatives of various people, none of these were worthy of commendation. Therefore, I will not congratulate anyone for their efforts.

EE and TOK essay are nearing due dates. No time for much else, other than studying. All games have been uninstalled, and I should really get offline asap.

But no, my "Emma" book is still in half.

That's all for today, folks