FLX Course

2). INTERMEDIATE PHASE II - (30-Days) FLX FIELD LEADERSHIP EXERCISE

The FLX is the best means of evaluating leadership within the parameters of OCS. The FLX provides the opportunity to apply leadership and tactics instruction to realistic war fighting scenarios and demonstrate skills in a field environment. The FLX provides direction through the application of decision making, planning and supervising techniques. Once the potential of the Candidate is identified, it can be further developed under simulated combat scenarios. During the FLX, Candidates receive the maximum number of leadership opportunities available. The trainer/evaluator will give feedback on how the Candidate performed. After Action Reviews (AARs) are done during and after the FLX as an additional means of allowing Candidates to learn and grow.

The FLX is progressive in nature, beginning with individual/team development through squad and platoon operations. The focus of the exercise is to evaluate Candidate’s ability to lead in a simulated combat environment. Candidates are expected to conduct troop leading procedures, write an OPORD, create a sand table, and lead their squad on a 300-400 meter lane to an objective, where they must display competence, tactical knowledge, flexibility, and morals/ethics.

Now please ready yourselves for the FLX(FIELD LEADERSHIP EXERCISE)

1. Confidence obstacle course.

¤ Paleto Bay Training Facility (20 Laps)

2. Foot marches.

¤ Sandy Shores Airfield (Basic Drill March - 20 Laps)

3. Ability Group Runs.

¤ Run from bottom of Map to Top of Map

4. Battalion runs at a 9 minute per mile pace +/- 15 seconds in formation.

¤ Run from Top of Map to Bottom in Formation. (MUST STAY IN FORMATION).

5. Leadership Survival Scenario

¤ Will be dropped off in Deep Wilderness and Survive against Constant Attacks. (Night and Day will be required)