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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE BLIND ESCAPE Mission Details
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BLIND ESCAPE
The Patrol Leader must direct his blindfolded patrol through an obstacle course. This mission stresses teamwork and communications. The Patrol Leader will be tested on how clearly he can give instructions and how well he can keep his patrol together coaching them through a situation. His patrol members will be tested on how well they can understand directions, carry out instructions, support each other, and work together as a team.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS
OBSTACLES (use your imagination, here's some ideas)
Your group is entering an area that has been boobie trapped by the infamous enemy agent, the Jackal. Your patrol leader trips a wire that creates an explosion. He is injured and must be carried by the group, but he still has his sight. The rest of the patrol was temporarily blinded by the blast. You have "x" minutes to escape before the entire area is consumed in fire.
ACTION
PATROL LEADER
PATROL MEMBERS
SCORING
STAFF ACTIONS
CHECK IN PATROLS
ISSUE EQUIPMENT
ACT AS REFEREES
KEEP THEM MOVING
Record the scores and send them to the next event at the prescribed time or cue.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE requires approximately 30 staff members.
Events will conclude by 1:30am. Patrol Leaders will turn in their Patrol's computer disk before returning to their campsite. All Scouts/Webelos should be in their campsites and quiet by 2:00am.
SCORING PATROLS
Patrols will be given a computer disk. Scores will be written in a square on the disk. Each event will grade on a possible total of 10 points.
Each event will have a 2 letter code. For the score, write the two letter code, followed by a score from 0 to 10.
For example: SH9
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We used a grassy area with uneven grade for this event. The course wound it's way for about 100 feet. It crossed a shallow creek. There were obstacles they had to climb over, a winding trail they had to follow, a low bridge to cross, etc.
THE COURSE
SITUATION
The Patrol Leader can see, but must be assisted in walking. He must verbally direct his entire patrol to safety. He can see the obstacles, they can't. He has to describe the obstacle, what they need to do, and coach them through it. Time is limited.
The patrol members have all been temporarily blinded by the blast that injured their Patrol Leader. They wear blindfolds. They must move their disabled Patrol Leader through an obstacle course blindfolded following his verbal instructions.
There are several ways to score the patrol. If you have set boobie traps you can deduct points for each one they set off. We scored primarily on evacuation of the area within the prescribed time and how well the patrol functioned together. It can be pretty subjective.
EXPLAIN THE SITUATION
The must be explained quickly and clearly. Once the instructions are given and understood, tell them how much time they have available to escape. Remember with more than one patrol, you'll have to stagger their start times. Part of the fun is the first patrol silently watching the following patrol go through the course.
Give all but the Patrol Leader a blindfold to wear.
Extra adults can help you. You decide what boobie traps went off, who is dead, etc. Watch for safety hazards. Keep the event safe.
At the end of the time for each patrol, if they haven't completed the course call the end of it quickly and get them out of the way of the next group. The events go fast and there is little time. After the patrol has had a turn through the course you can award points.
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