Set in an alternate 1980s where the United States faces a sudden foreign invasion, Red Dawn drops delegates into a world defined by fear, occupation, and uprising. This committee will follow the mounting tensions as Soviet, Cuban, and Nicaraguan forces seize control of small-town America, forcing young civilians to transform into guerilla fighters. Students will navigate the political, military, and moral dilemmas of wartime survival: the collapse of local governance, the propaganda of occupying forces, the ethics of resistance, and the struggle to preserve national identity under foreign rule.
Will the Wolverines endure as a symbol of American defiance, or fracture under pressure? Can the occupiers maintain order in a hostile landscape, or will resistance movements push them into retreat? Will international powers intervene as global conflict escalates? Secrecy, loyalty, and strategy will determine the outcome. One wrong move, and the insurgency could be crushed...or an entire occupation could crumble.
Crisis committees are recommended for experienced delegates or delegates who are confident in fast-paced environments. These committees are constantly evolving and their worlds are directly influenced by the directives and in-committee actions of delegates. Delegates are also encouraged to establish their arcs and push for their characters' goals in a back room setting and find balance between pushing personal and overall committee goals.
Successful delegates will demonstrate a well-researched, respectful stance that remains true to their character throughout the committee. Diplomacy, participation in drafting directives, quality of debate, and adherence to parliamentary procedure and Model UN standards will all be accounted for when considering awards. Additionally, extra marks will be given for creativity and problem-solving skills demonstrated in crisis arcs and back room actions.