SOP Adotped : 4mar05
SOP Drafted : 8 FEB 05   by Charles Washburn, SGT

The following is a list of requirements and rules that define a successful night op:

1)       This is not a competition

a)       The night challenge course is intended as a test of individual and team-building skills

2)       AO must be a structured, controlled course

3)       Course size must accommodate a 20-30 minute evolution (per team)

4)       The course should be managed/guided by a Controller Cadre

a)       Senior controller is always OPCOM or S3

5)       No more than 5 operators per team

6)       The course route is dictated by each numbered objective

7)       Live-fire conditions are recommended

8)       All objectives must be the same for all teams to accomplish (points awarded for each)

9)       “Sneaky Bastard” Award is presented to the team who best exercises their skills in:

a)       Teamwork

b)       Stealth

c)       Time to complete

d)       Go/No-Go on Objective Success

10)   Judged performance based on Controller Cadre evaluation