Clause of Engagement
Santa Claus's official title is 'Commander-in-Chief' of this group.
What is the North Pole Elves?
While MREs are a staple for troops, Santa traditionally enjoys this snack on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
This is the length of a standard 3-hour ruck march.
What is 12 miles.
This device helps troops navigate in times of limited visibility at night.
What are NVGs?
Before his Christmas Eve mission, Santa must review this military-style document that outlines his objectives and plan (at the company and below level).
What is an OPORD?
In winter combat zones, this hot, caffeinated beverage in MREs is vital for keeping troops warm and energized.
What is coffee?
Santa’s sleigh covers the globe faster than this U.S. Air Force aircraft, which is nicknamed 'The Spirit.'
What is the B-2 Stealth Bomber?
Santa uses reindeer for his 'silent night ops,' but this military branch uses specially trained paratroopers to drop into enemy territory.
What is the Airborne?
Santa Claus’s reindeer team operates like this military formation where personnel move in a line or row.
What is a file?
The abbreviation MRE stands for this phrase.
What is Meal, Ready-to-Eat?
Santa navigates with precision like this military navigation system, commonly abbreviated as GPS.
What is the Global Positioning System?
This elite special operations military force, known for army operating helicopers at night, takes its name from a nocturnal bird of prey.
What is the Night Stalkers (160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment)?
Santa's list-checking process is like this military practice, where personnel are double-checked for accuracy prior to stepping off on a mission.
What are PCCs or PCIs?
To ensure soldiers get enough energy, MREs typically contain this many calories per meal.
What is about 1,200 calories?
Santa’s elves work year-round, similar to these military units that specialize in building and maintaining infrastructure.
What are combat engineers
This famous winter military operation in 1944 was one of the last major German offensives in World War II.
What is the Battle of the Bulge?
Santa’s entry through the chimney resembles this tactical military maneuver used to enter hostile buildings.
What is infiltration (or breaching)?
In 1981 MREs became the standard U.S. military ration replacing this (alphabet-related) ration.
What are C-Rations?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Santa’s reindeer team leader, Rudolph, could be compared to this military position that guides units in difficult conditions and typically "lights the way."
This elite British special forces unit, often operating under the cover of darkness, is known by the abbreviation SAS.
What is the Special Air Service?