Clause of Engagement
MRE-ry Christmas!
Ruck March to the North Pole
Silent Night, Deadly Night Ops
200

Santa Claus's official title is 'Commander-in-Chief' of this group.

What is the North Pole Elves?

200

While MREs are a staple for troops, Santa traditionally enjoys this snack on Christmas Eve.

What are milk and cookies?

200

This is the length of a standard 3-hour ruck march.

What is 12 miles.

200

This device helps troops navigate in times of limited visibility at night.

What are NVGs?

400

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?

400

In winter combat zones, this hot, caffeinated beverage in MREs is vital for keeping troops warm and energized.

What is coffee?

400

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?

400

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?

600

Santa Claus’s reindeer team operates like this military formation where personnel move in a line or row.

What is a file?

600

The abbreviation MRE stands for this phrase.

What is Meal, Ready-to-Eat?

600

Santa navigates with precision like this military navigation system, commonly abbreviated as GPS.

What is the Global Positioning System?

600

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)?

800

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?

800

To ensure soldiers get enough energy, MREs typically contain this many calories per meal.

What is about 1,200 calories?

800

Santa’s elves work year-round, similar to these military units that specialize in building and maintaining infrastructure.

What are combat engineers

800

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?

1000

Santa’s entry through the chimney resembles this tactical military maneuver used to enter hostile buildings.

What is infiltration (or breaching)?

1000

In 1981 MREs became the standard U.S. military ration replacing this (alphabet-related) ration.

What are C-Rations?

1000

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." 

1000

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?