Bataan Memorial Death March

Team RWB’s Monthly Mission: 19 MAR 23

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (CONOPS)

SITUATION

81 years ago, American and Filipino prisoners of war marched approximately 65 miles through jungles in the Philippines after surrendering to Japanese forces.

Approximately 10,000 American and Filipino service members were killed during the march and those who survived faced hardships as prisoners of war.

MISSION

Honor the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II for their sacrifice by completing the Bataan Memorial Ruck March.

UNIFORM

Ruck sack. Heavy (35lb+) or light (no weight). Supportive boots/shoes. Wear the Eagle.

Don’t have any Eagle gear? Click here to Eagle Up.

TASKS

Mission completion occurs by completing one of the two Courses of Action (COA's) detailed below. Options for distance and location outlined below.

TIMELINE

White Sands Missle Range Event 19 MAR 23.
Local events 17-25 MAR 23.
Training starts now.

TRAINING

Find a battle buddy and access training and motivational content in the Team RWB Member App Rucking Group.

1 Mission

2 COAs (Course of Action)

COA 1: March with your Squad

Find a Team RWB Bataan Memorial Death March event near you using the map below.

No event near you? Create your own in the Team RWB Member App (use the word Bataan in your event title) and recruit a battle buddy to ruck 4.2, 14.2, or 26.2 miles with you.