COTTONTAIL 2 - 2nd Platoon Leader

NOTE  Please verify which trackable (TB) you have found?  There is an earlier release to this code that is missing.  (1) Does the photo below match the TB tag & hitchhiker combination that you now have? If yes,  please continue to review the following and enjoy. (2) If what you have obtained DOES NOT MATCH the photo below; please scroll further to the “About This Item” section for directions to assist the owner. 

1. PRIMARY GOAL - Partner with a geocacher (YOU) for continued movement… ANYWHERE you are going is good.

2. Now that we have met… request a timely “new” TB log post: Retrieve, Grab, Discover, or Note as appropriate to your encounter is appreciated.

3. When this TB is partnered with a geocacher  (YOU)… please let the TB share your geocache GZ experience/activity when you post to cache log by also activating a corresponding trackable log post of: Visit (aka dip) or Drop, as appropriate. Quantity is okay, really! (You and TB get rank & recognition progression with logged activity)

4. You are invited to enhance your adventure by considering participation in this TB's military style reconnaissance/recce themed scenario presented as follows.

MISSION of Lieutenant Junior Grade Benson Cochise Jr. is to partner with a local "scout” (and that will be YOU) then perform patrol activities that are consistent with objective and goal when possible. 

OBJECTIVE is to perform reconnoiter patrols, at will, for target acquisition, surveillance, identification and assessment for the “Task Force.”  (translation - log cache/GZ finds/visits)

GOAL is for trackable holders (YOU) to interact, role play, submit "situation report" (aka SITREP) and transmit surveillance photos, when able, to Task Force Operations aka call sign Aqua Lepus.  (translation - add some text to the TB log post and share a photo)

TARGETED DESTINATION is to visit capital cities, and when possible have a picture of TB with capitol/legislative building in background. Otherwise, activities in terrain that matches uniform is preferred.

"Current GOAL" updated 12 May 2023.

 MISSING TRACKABLE NOTE   - The missing original is different than what is in circulation now and pictured to the right. A photo of the missing TB is listed below (FuelTruck) and you can click to view. The original was last listed in a cache in France, 2019-2020.  The original TB configuration released for that travel bug ID is a commercially made law enforcement TB tag (6-point sheriff's "star" badge). The hitch hiker attached is a red Matchbox truck that has a white fuel tank on it. If you locate a TB that is not a soldier in the photo on this web page with a homemade dog tag with a QR code; DO NOT CIRCULATE or place in a cache and please email the owner or post a note to this log so I can coordinate a resolution with you.

THEMED SCENARIO

A fictitious military style reconnaissance, or recce, themed scenario for interactive role play is available. A description of campaigns, missions, rank, skill levels, awards, maps, etc. can be found clicking HERE.

COTTONTAIL-2 is the call sign for the trackable/TB. The hitchhiker is named Lieutenant Junior Grade Benson Cochise Jr. and is the platoon leader assigned to 2nd Platoon, Troop I, 15th Regiment (Reconnaissance). By partnering with this trackable, you will assume the scout position for this deployed team. Your activities (reconnoiter patrols) are in support of “Task Force” objectives.

HQ COMMUNICATION - A member of our group (ID: AquaLepus), when available, will act as call sign "Aqua Lepus" (higher command) and provide "radio calls" and mission opportunities via TB log note entries. You are welcome to role play as much as you desire. Have fun  and safe journeys! 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION - The TB configuration in circulation for this travel bug ID is a 3.75-inch tall woodland green/grey/black camoflauged tactical uniformed figurine with a green beret, black colored boots, belt & gloves. (As pictured above right)  A small rectangle shaped metal "military styled ID dog tag" trackable (handcrafted) tag is attached to the figurine's back with a ring and pin. The original TB ID code is stamped on the tag in green color with basic mission statement and the letter "A" also in green color stamped in one corner. On the tag's other side is a QR code image; if scanned will link to this TB's web page. A gold heart shaped "lucky charm" is also attached that his "girl" back home has given to him.

WHEN TOUR OF DUTY ENDS - Human to human direct transfer is preferred, whenever possible, to assure team leader safety and longevity. Otherwise, traditional Geocache placement (drop) is requested. Please, no event table drop-offs.

 TRACKABLE NOTE   - I want to thank long time Task Force operative KASCAN for donating this trackable tag. His support and assistance goes beyond just this tag.

"About this item" revised 30 May 2023.