03 July 2006

Challenge Orders

Recruits: I wanted to include the orders so everyone will know what they are to pack. Be sure to follow the orders exactly!


Orders
TeenPact CHALLENGE BASIC—August 14-19, 2006
FROM: Bryan Stewart, First Officer, TeenPact CHALLENGE

TO: TeenPact CHALLENGE Recruits

ARRIVAL TRANSPORT:
Report to the Whatley Compound, 606 Lee Road 112, Opelika, AL 36804, no later than 1500 Central Time on August 14, 2006. From there you will await transit to LZ Bravo for commencement of training at TeenPact CHALLENGE.
FLIGHTS: If you are traveling by air, schedule your flight to arrive at the Atlanta Intl Airport no later than 1400 Eastern Time on August 14. You will be picked up at your baggage claim.

Directions to Whatley Compound:
From I-85 take Exit 58 and go away from Opelika. In less than a mile you will take a Right on Society Hill Road,
go about 3 miles. Take a Left at the La-Z-Bee gas station onto Lee Rd 146 -go about 1 mile. Take a Right onto Lee
Rd 112. The Whatley home (gray, 2-story with circular drive) is about a mile down on your Right.


DEPARTURE TRANSPORT:
Those who survive TeenPact CHALLENGE Training will be released from the Whatley Compound at 1000 Central Time on August 14. Flights should be scheduled to depart Atlanta Airport no earlier than 1400 Eastern Time on August 19. If you need flexibility in your travel times please contact the First Officer for information. Arrival and departure info for ALL recruits and fathers should be entered into the online database or emailed to the First Officer at bryan@bryanstewart.net

FATHER PARTICIPATION:
Fathers who attend TeenPact CHALLENGE with their recruits are not required to participate in the physical activities. However, there will be some opportunities for fathers to participate if they so choose.

OBJECTIVES TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL:
SPIRITUAL: Pray that God will use this week to mold each of us into Godly Men for the Army of Jesus Christ, and that nothing would distract us from hearing God’s mission for our lives. Pray now that God would prepare your heart for the important leadership training you will receive.
PHYSICAL: Commit to working out on a regular basis and being in good physical shape prior to Challenge. Begin today to set up a work out routine. Be accountable to someone in your family!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• 40 push-ups in 2 minutes
• 35 sit-ups in 2 minutes
• Mile run in 10 minutes or less


GEAR TO BRING:

Recruits: The following list is NOT a suggestion. You will need to bring what is listed as it is listed.
Your clothing and anything that is visible must be of a muted or subdued color. This means, browns, greens, and or grey. Bright colors are not acceptable such as red, white, orange, yellow and any other bright high visibility color. This applies to your clothing as well as your poncho, backpack, etc. There are ways to mute your gear without having to purchase new equipment.

• At least 1 pair BDU woodland camo trousers
• 3 pair long pants (be prepared for mud-crawling and briars – muted colors please)
• 5 plain t-shirts (muted colors. No bright shirts. No shirts with emblems or graphics)
• 1 pair Hiking boots (ideally waterproof)
• 1 pair Tennis / athletic shoes
• 7 pair socks (recommended wool or non-cotton)
• 1 pair good quality Leather work Gloves
• 1 Camo hat or other baseball cap (muted colors)
• 1 Sleeping bag (mosquito net optional)
• 1 Poncho or raincoat (muted colors)
• Tarp or rain fly- must be large enough to house you and your gear. (Recruits May Not bring a Tent however Dads may)
• Rope or cord for lashing
• Flashlight / head lamp (extra batteries)
• Matches/ Lighter
• Knives-(large pocket knife or medium sheath knife would be best)
• Water bottles / canteens / Camelback (must be attachable to your Person)
• PT gear (T-shirt, shorts, sweatpants and sweatshirt to exercise in. Does not need to be muted)
• Bug spray and Sunscreen
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, Deodorant and Toilet Paper in zip lock bag
• 1 Toboggan or sock hat (muted colors)
• 1 Compass
• Simple first aid supplies (moleskin, foot powder, band-aids, etc.)
• Plastic bags to store your clothes in wet weather. (Garbage bags, or zip lock is ok)
• 1 Bible (preferably not a huge Study Bible)
• 1 Backpack (at least large enough to carry a day’s supplies) It is not necessary to purchase an expensive one, just bring the best you have or can borrow. (muted colors)

Each recruit and Dad should pack individually! All gear should be packed in such a way as to be carried about one mile (rollers won’t help). YOU will have to carry all your own gear. Therefore, I recommend that you bring as little as possible! (Dad’s gear may be put on truck)

RECRUITS MAY NOT BRING any food of any type –you will be given adequate food for the week. If you have a specific food need please contact the First Officer. Dad’s will also be given adequate food but may bring extra food, which they may not share with recruits.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Upon arrival at the Whatley Compound, recruits will be given a final phone call to inform parents of their safe travel thus far. However, during the duration of TeenPact CHALLENGE Training the telephone communication privileges of recruits will be strictly limited to zero. Parents should NOT expect to hear from their recruits during Training. Recruits may not use personal cell phones during the week. Of course, if there is any emergency, the parents will be contacted. Fathers of recruits who participate are allowed to bring cell phones for discreet use as necessary.

WAIVER INFORMATION:
Do not fail to read and sign the enclosed waiver form and bring it with you to the Whatley compound.

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