OPERATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS
WARNING ORDER # I
Reference: C/3/22 Association SOP for Reunions.
1. SITUATION:
A. Enemy forces: Boredom, stress, loneliness and other undesirables.
B. Friendly forces: C/3/22 Association (Includes all support elements from 3/22,3rd Bde 4th Div. 3rd Bde 25th Div, family, friends and interested others.
2. MISSION:
All friendly forces will rendezvous in Colorado Springs, CO June 16-21, 2009 to engage in securing and enjoying as many local objectives as possible to defeat the enemy forces.
3. EXECUTION:
A. Concept of Operation: Advance party arrives NLT June 16. All elements will maneuver by car, plane, bus, motor home, train or motorcycle to arrive at rendezvous location NLT June 17, 2009. Bivouac site: The Doubletree Hotel. Room rate is $119 for planning purposes.
B. Tasks of Maneuver elements: There are an abundance of objectives to be secured and enjoyed in this area. Details to secure objectives will be provided later.
Primary Objectives may include,
1. Pikes Peak (Cog Rail up and down or Cog Rail up, bike down)
2. Fort Carson
3. Air Force Academy (Visitor Center and Cadet Chapel)
4. Garden of the Gods (Spectacular red rock formations)
5. Olympic Training Center
Secondary Objectives may include,
1. Royal Gorge Bridge & Park (World's highest suspension bridge)
2. Seven Falls (best choice for educational family fun)
3. Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
4. Manitou Springs/Manitou Cliff Dwellings
5. Miramont Castle
6. Focus on the Family (free admission)
7. Whitewater rafting
8. Academy Riding Stables (Travel like the cowboys did through the Garden of the Gods)
C. Coordinating Instructions.
l. Weather — Average low 51 degrees
Average high 80 degrees
II. Risk Guidance — Afternoon thundershowers are possible, usually neither mosquitoes nor humidity. Drink lots of liquids (including water) to avoid dehydration.
4. SERVICE SUPPORT: Special Equipment - Pictures, albums, CDs, golf clubs, tennis racquets, hiking shoes, (aka combat boots) swim wear, sun screen (Pike's Peak is 14,110 ft closer to the sun and oxygen may be necessary)
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL:
A. Command. Per SOP.
- Signal Cell phone CEOI will be provided at a date TBD. Email alerts as required. pjtax@comcast.net