Operation YOMP (Ohio)

Operation YOMP (OH)

Distance: 8 Miles

Brief Start Time: Saturday 24th February 2024 at 0730 hrs

Event Start Time: Saturday 24th February 2024 at 0800 hrs

Start Location: Botzum Trailhead, Akron, OH

Event Finish Time: Saturday 24th February 2024 at 1300 hrs

Finish Location: Botzum Trailhead, Akron, OH

Situation

Operation YOMP is based on true events during the 1982 Falklands War. After disembarking from ships at San Carlos on East Falkland, on the 21st of May 1982, Royal Marines and members of the Parachute Regiment yomped (or “rucked” in American) with their equipment across the islands, covering 56 miles (90 km) in three days carrying 36kg (80 lbs) loads.

Mission

Candidates must carry 80 lbs (dry weight) and complete the 8 mile route in under 4 hours to PASS and under 2.5 hours to earn the GBF Operation YOMP Dog Tag.

Execution

Candidates will meet at the Botzum Trailhead, next to the parking area.

At 0730 hrs, GBF Staff will give an event brief before answering any questions and releasing the candidates to begin the route at 0800 hrs.

Service Support

- Mapping. GBF events use the AllTrails app for navigation. To download the route from AllTrails, you will need to sign up for a membership. GBF suggests candidates have a paper map, compass, and GPS too.

- Route. Ensure you download the route for offline use.

Operation YOMP (OH) route is HERE.

- Weight. Candidates must carry a minimum of 80 lbs (without food and water) in a backpack. Weight vests or sandbags are not permitted.

- Equipment.

This list is mandatory.

• Backpack (waterproof inner-bags)
• Phone (fully charged)
• Phone charger
• Hydration bladder(s)
• Whistle
• Emergency rations (see below)
• Personal First Aid Kit

- Dress. Candidates' dress will be a personal choice.

- Checkpoints. There are no checkpoints on this route.

- Water. There will be bottled water at the start / finish point. Candidates should carry enough water to last the route distance +2 miles, in case they get lost.

- Rations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 x energy bars as emergency rations.

- Medical. A personal medical kit is required by every candidate. GBF Staff must be made aware of any medical conditions prior to starting the event.

- Transport. Transport to and from the event will be at candidates own arrangement.

Command and Signal

GBF HQ: 941-993-9432

Numbers - Maximum number of candidates 40. Minimum number of candidates 10.

Refunds - Refunds will be in the form of a GBF voucher for future events. Refunds within 30 days of an event will not be possible.