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FIRST BRIGADE, UNITED STATES ARMY CADET COMMAND

AGGIE WARBATT

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS

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WINTER-SPRING 2022

SANDHURST COMPETITION Pag e 2 New Lieutenants Pag e 7

Pag e 8 Army Branch Day

Staff Ride at San Jacinto Pag e 4 Cadet McNaughton takes the Oath of Of ce from Captain Bushong at Rudder’s statue and Military Walk

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George C. Marshall Winner: Cadet McNaughto

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EIC Winners: Page7

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Branch Day: Page

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ACFT for Record: Page 24

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Newly Lieutenants: Page 27

Table of Contents Topic Sandhurst Competition

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U.S. Army ROTC Cadre

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Fall Orientation Week

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Distinguished Military Graduates

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Staff Ride at San Jacinto

Since 1986, each team competing in Sandhurst had been required to be co-gender with at least two females and two males on a team. This year, Cadet Katie Humphreys and Cadet Jesse Mayer represented Texas A&M University for the two action packed days by the Hudson River

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“I was incredibly excited to go to Sandhurst and so extremely proud to represent A&M. I don’t know if you ever feel 100% ready for these kinds of competitions, but I was con dent in myself and in my teammates. We had spent the entire year preparing and training for Sandhurst.” said Cadet Mayer

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New 2nd Lieutenants

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Scholarship

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Aggie challengers placed 9th out of 48 teams to include 16 countries after two gruesome days at the end of April 2022

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leven Rudder's Ranger Cadets led by Cadet Jack Anderson ’22 returned to West Point, NY once again to compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the United States Military Academy. Sandhurst was started in 1967 when Royal Military Academy Sandhurst presented West Point with a British O cer's sword to use as the prize for a competition to promote military excellence

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Cadet Battalion Commander Fellow Cadets, I am incredibly grateful to have served as the Cadet Battalion Commander of the Warrior Training Battalion at Texas A&M University Army ROTC during the spring semester.

Logan C. McNaughton Cadet Battalion Commander

The Warrior Training Battalion has had a busy semester and will follow with an even busy summer for our rising MS4’s going to camp and members of all classes attending special schools such as Air Assault, Airborne, and CTLT. WTB started the semester o with the Rudders Rangers winter FTX, which allowed the program to focus on platoon level tactics and prepare the Ranger Challenge team for Sandhurst. We also completed Megalab and spring FTX. Along with the ranger challenge teams we were also able to test the MS3’s on skills required to excel at Advanced Camp and introduce the MS 1’s and 2’s to what their summer at Advanced Camp will look like. This year’s MS4’s ended their semester with a smile after all the hard work they put in and they received their commission on May 13th.

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets also had an eventful spring semester. The normal feeling of on-campus classes was returned and we were able to participate in events with minimal to no restrictions. March to the Brazos and Senior Dining In were both completed without a hitch and allowed for an appropriate send-o of the Zips and the rising classes to assume their positions for the following year.

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The AGGIE WARBATT is a quarterly publication published by Texas A&M University Army ROTC Program at College Station, Texas.

Professor of Military Science Col. Blake A. Connors Photographer /Art Director / Editor Lt. Col. Lan T. Dalat Director of Recruitment /Marketing Mr. David R. Manning Chief Military Science Instructor Master Sergeant William McLaurin Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Logan McNaughton

DISCLOSURE The AGGIE WARBATT is a newsletter produced for members of the U.S. Army ROTC. The contents of the AGGIE WARBATT are not the of cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or the 1st Brigade, US Army Cadet Command. It is published quarterly in accordance with AR 25-30.

Overall, I am extremely proud of how the Battalion conducted training and everyday tasks over the semester, and especially how the command teams and sta worked to have successful training. Once again I am very grateful to have served as the Cadet Battalion Commander for the Warrior Training Battalion and am proud of all the members of the Battalion.

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As I transition into the big Army and eventually to BOLC, Cadet Virginia Condry, from 3rd Regiment will be taking my place as next semester's Cadet Battalion Commander. I have no doubt that the Battalion is in great hands and that Virginia will lead you all exceptionally well in the fall semester.

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Army ROTC Leadership Professor of Military Science

Chief Military Science Instructor

Executive Of cer

Blake A. Connors Colonel, Infantry

Lan T. Dalat

William McLaurin

Lt. Col., Signal Corps Admin (S-1)

Daniel R. Samuelso Captain, Logistics

Master Sergeant, Field Artillery

Recruiting/Marketing (S-2)

Operations (S-3)

David R. Manning ’8

Camille Cunningha

Dept. of Army Civilian

Tempist J. Holden SSG, HRA NCO

Major, Military Police

Tasha Chambers SSG, HRA NCO

Assistant Professor

Inez Fields HRA Tech Instructor

Logistics (S-4)

Kristen LeFort

Captain, Logistics

Efrain Galvan Supply Tech

Signal (S-6)

Carl Bir

Captain, Signal Corps

Mike Brown Supply Tech

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Rudder’s Rangers Brent W. Bushong Alexander D. Roysden Jacob Brightwell Captain, Infantry

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James A. Clark

Captain, Logistics

Master Sergeant, Infantry

Program Director

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Kristen LeForte

Calvin J. Hickman

Jose L. Flores Contractor

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Captain, Logistics

Program Director

Staff Sergeant, Armor

Nathan L. Webb

Staff Sergeant, Armor Instructor

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Anthony Miles Contractor

Instructor

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Michael Casper Captain, Civil Affairs Assistant Professor

Steven M. Legate

Sergeant First Class, Armor Assistant Professor

Terrion L. Gulley Staff Sergeant, AG

Michael R. Terzian Instructor

Assistant Professor

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Russell P. Huebner ’06 Major, Infantry Texas ARNG

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Michael Fung Captain, Armor

Carl Bird

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Army ROTC Cadet Leadership

Caleb P. Snow

Battalion Executive Of cer

Anthony J. Niemiec Battalion S1

Ian D. Johnson A Co. Commander

Parker J. Brown

A Co. Executive Of cer

Reese R. Lindner A Co. 1st Sergeant

Battalion Commander

Brendan R. Ertle Bryson T. McDougall Battalion S2

Battalion S3

Emma L. Vender B Co. Commander

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Bn Command Sergeant Major

Nate C. Ames Battalion S4

Devon C. Dolan C Co. Commander

Nash C. Trueblood

Emily M. Hudechek

Asa J. Muthig

Michael R. Grantham

B Co. Executive Of cer

B Co. 1st Sergeant

C Co. Executive Of cer

Clay H. Parham Battalion S6

Arthur Waltzman Rudder’s Rangers Cdr

Jack D. Anderson Ranger Challenge Cdr.

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Ranger Challenge Team Competes at the All-Army Small Arms Championship

by Master Sergeant Alexander Roysden 23 March, 202

During the Spring Break 2022, selected members of the Rudder's Rangers Company formed the Texas A&M Ranger Challenge Team that competes at the All-Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Georgia The U.S. Army Small Arms Championship is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, GA. Over seven days, the Army's best shooters compete against one another to determine who is the overall best marksman in the United States Army. The annual competition, often referred to as "All Army," tests Soldiers' pro ciency on their primary and secondary weapons systems through competitive courses of re.

Texas A&M Army ROTC elded two teams of four to compete at All-Army. The teams comprised the unit's "Ranger Challenge" (R.C.) team to provide additional training opportunities before competing at the Sandhurst Competition held in April at West Point, NY. While the R.C. team has received other marksmanship training opportunities for their individual skills competitions, no additional train-up focused solely on All-Army attendance.

Cadets conducted matches throughout the competition that required them to engage targets from 25 yards to 500 yards. Depending on the match type, shooters had to engage targets in various shooting positions from prone, kneeling, standing, and while moving. Both teams improved their

Cadet Johns (left) Cadet Anderson (center) and Cadet Villemain

marksmanship knowledge daily. One of the bene ts of competition at All-Army is that it allows cadets to network and discuss marksmanship techniques and procedures amongst the best shooters in the world.

The Army Marksmanship Unit is comprised of world, national and Olympic champions, and they were readily available to coach and mentor competitors.

The Texas A&M teams performed outstanding, winning 10 out of 11 matches for the Cadet Category.

Cadet Cameron Johns (Texas A&M) won the Lt. General Freakley trophy for most Excellence-inCompetition (EIC) points by a cadet, and Cadet Cont. on Page 17

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Fightin’ Texas Aggie Sta Ride

By Cadet Alex Webb Artillery reports boomed overhead while musket balls cracked to the left and right of galloping horses and shouting soldiers. One hundred and eighty-six years ago, a battle that would decide Texas’ fate took place just outside of present-day Houston during the Battle of San Jacinto.

Now a peaceful memorial filled with rustling live oaks and calm fields of prairie grass, Texas A&M’s Army ROTC senior class participated in a staff ride to the location of Santa Anna’s defeat last Friday.

The history of the American military staff ride can be traced back to the turn of the century in 1906, when Maj. Gen. Eben Swift of the U.S. Army took 12 officer students from Fort Leavenworth to visit Chickamauga battlefield in northern Georgia.

For over one hundred years, the U.S. military has used former battlegrounds to teach service members about the

history and significance these locations hold. It is then up to those involved to apply the lessons learned from battles gone by to the modern era of military leadership.

This past Friday, 137 cadets from Texas A&M Army ROTC traveled 120 miles to the San Jacinto battlefield to conduct their own staff ride. The trip began in the early hours of the morning when the future Army officers boarded busses in College Station and began their journey to discover more about the final battle of the Texas Revolution.

Jesse Dennis ’22, a senior in the program as well as a prior-service Army non-commissioned officer, was one of the cadets tasked with the planning and execution of the experience.

“There was a lot of planning and coordination that went into the staff ride including going to the Battlefield site in advance to meet with historians,” Dennis commented.

Bruce Bramlett, Texas A&M class of ’75 and Chief Operating Of cer of The Battleship Texas Foundation, welcomes cadets onboard the main deck of the USS Texas.

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to the Battle of San Jacinto “The goal was for everyone to get some experience not only in doing a staff ride but also in getting on the ground and thinking about tactical decision making in a real environment where it happened.”

While there, cadets visited memorial locations around the site dedicated to the men who fought in the battle, as well as traversed the very routes that Texan forces marched across almost two centuries prior to reach Santa Anna’s Mexican army.

Cadets got the opportunity to hear engaging stories and accounts of the soldiers on each side of the battle from their fellow classmates. They were exposed to real-world applications of their prior ROTC leadership training and learned about the military strategies used by the Texan Army that led to their victory on April 21, 1836.

“I think it highlights the importance of quick and decisive decision making… It also showed the importance of never letting your guard down. Santa Anna allowed his troops to relax and did not even post sentries, which ultimately caused his downfall.”

Other historical information that the cadets got to learn was the terrain and logistical challenges of the battle, as well as multiple key figures that included Gen. Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar, a Texan private who received a battlefield promotion to the rank of colonel.

The senior staff ride culminated with a tour through the battlefield museum inside of the 570-foot San Jacinto Monument and a short presentation aboard the nearby WWII dreadnaught, the USS Texas.

Connor Fortier ‘22, Commander of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, had this to say about his personal takeaways.

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The Aggie Ring Story by Jonathan Ilori ’22

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he Aggie Ring, which dates back to 1889, is a staple in Aggieland’s catalog of traditions. It symbolizes an Aggie’s hard work, perseverance, and dedication to their studies. Students are eligible to order their Aggie Ring once they have completed 90 credit hours here at Texas A&M. Above all, the Aggie Ring embodies A&M’s core values: excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and sel ess service.

The Aggie Ring Scholarship program was begun by the Association of Former Students’ Board of Directors in 2009. It takes a minimum gift of about $25,000 to establish an Aggie Ring Scholarship. With the approval of the recipient, the donor has the opportunity to be involved in the scholarship recipient’s Aggie Ring day upon the initial acceptance of the gift.

Aggies hold near and dear to their hearts. A ring dunk is completed properly when a student drops their Aggie Ring in a pitcher of beer. After the ring sinks to the bottom, they are supposed to down the beer as quickly as possible. This event is usually used as another celebration to commemorate the hard work of those who earned their ring. Students typically wear their ring with the class year facing them to convey that they have not yet graduated from Texas A&M. Upon graduation, students turn their class year to face away from them, which signi es that they are ready to face the world. Each year, thousands of families gather on campus to celebrate the students who are receiving their rings. In years past, the ceremony has been held at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. This year, the ceremony was held at the Hall of Champions.

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Ranger Challenge Team Competes at the All-Army Small Arms Championship (cont. from page 7)

Texas A&M University Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Team competes at the All Army Small Arms Championship

Nathan Villemain (Texas A&M) won the overall individual champion trophy in the Cadet category.

One of the Texas A&M teams beat every active-duty unit except for the 5th Special Forces Group, 4th I.D., and 4th Brigade 25th Infantry Division teams. The performance displayed by these cadets wasn't due to

having a specialized train-up focused solely on AllArmy attendance. Their success was because the Cadets heavily stressed the fundamentals of marksmanship, and there was a deliberate focus on dry- res and overall marksmanship knowledge.

Master Sergeant Alexander Roysden Senior Military Science Instructor Texas A&M University - Army Reserve Of cer’s Training Corps (ROTC)

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DAY 1 - APRIL 29, 2022 1. TCCC - Daly Field 2. Grenade Assault Course - South Dock 3. HMMVV Push - Bu alo Soldier Field 4. Zodiac - Lusk Reservoir 5. Call For Fire - Redoubt 4 6. One Rope Bridge - Paintball Field 7. Weapon Assembly - Ski Slope

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8. Functional Fitness - USMAPS 14.Marne Obstacle Course - Camp Buckner

9. Gas Mask Run - USMAPS to Dela eld

15.M4 Range – Dot 40 - Range 11

10.Comms - Fort Putnam

16.M320 Grenade Range - Range 8

11.Burden - Anderson Complex

17.Pistol Range - Tronsrue Range

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Cadet Keck serves as Platoon Leader during the Spring FTX at TA Clark

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t midafternoon on March 31st, Charlie Company left on busses toward Camp Bullis to take part in the Spring 2022 FTX. Upon arrival C-Company immediately began to go through drills and set up patrol bases. Early in the morning of the following day, cadets began zeroing their M4A2 weapon in preparation for the quali cation range. Upon zeroing their assigned weapon, Aggie cadets moved to the

automated pop-up targets range, where they red 40 rounds at targets popping up between 50-300 meters while moving from prone to standing positions. After the quali cation, the cadets received an OPORD brief and began setting up their patrol bases for the follow on mission.

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Cadet Hernandez, a squad leader directs his team during a mission on the objective.

Cadet McNaughton (L) and Cadet Snow guarding their post as OPFOR during the Spring MegaLab.

is also important in following the proper steps to hit your target.” Josh Gonzalez explained.

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MS II Cadets conduct ruck march back to campus from Training Area Clark during the Spring FTX.

from Texas A&M University, cadets from Prairie View A&M also participated. This a orded the cadets the opportunity to work with other cadets outside of their program and get a feel for what advanced camp would be like. After the long day of lanes, the cadets returned to get an early night’s rest in preparation for the 12-mile ruck march in the morning

“During the lanes, I realized the importance of being an adaptable leader both tactically and interpersonally.

You need to be able to adapt your leadership to the situation whether it is when attacking an objective or working with a peer.” William Fontana shared.

Cadet Gibbs inspects his shot group during the zeroing phase at Camp Bullis, TX

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At 0300 on the third morning, all cadets at Camp Bullis woke up in preparation for the 12-mile ruck march. Cadet Simrun Head shared her insight, “The 12-mile ruck march was de nitely a mental and physical challenge. Camp Bullis has a lot of hills compared to our normal training area in College Station. Overall, I thought the ruck march was a great experience that tested my mental fortitude after a challenging FTX!”

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squads. Three hours after departing Camp Bullis by busses, the cadets arrived back to campus to cleaned their weapons prior to going back to the dorm for studying.

The Spring FTX was a great success and a wonderful experience for our cadets. When asked about their experience with this semester’s FTX, the participants o ered these responses “Overall I learned a lot about the interpersonal skills required when meeting new people and having to work with them in an FTX environment” - Justin Mann

Cadet Quinteros res his M4A1 weapon at the 25-meter Zero Target

“FTX was both a physically and mentally challenging experience that I feel is preparing me for just about anything at CST. Going through the lanes, as a Joe or as primary leadership, tested my knowledge of military tactics. Additionally, shooting at the range and improving my score has helped me feel better and more prepared for CST.” - Kyle Villanueva

Cadet Meyer res her weapon at the Automated Record Fire Range, Camp Bullis, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

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tarting 1 April 2022, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) begins to be implemented as the Army’s o cial record physical tness test for personnel actions. References 1b and 1c are hereby rescinded. Where this policy con icts with any other previously published procedural guidance, this directive is controlling. a. Approved ACFT Design. The ACFT is performance-normed by gender and age groups. The test comprises 6 events: maximum dead lift (MDL), standing power throw (SPT), hand-release push-up (HRP), sprint/drag/carry (SDC), plank (PLK), and 2mile run (2MR)

b. Pro les and Alternate Events. Soldiers will take all events not prohibited by a permanent pro le.

If a permanent pro le prohibits the 2-mile run, permanent-pro ledirected alternate aerobic events include the row, stationary bike, swim, and walk.

Soldiers on temporary pro les will not take the ACFT, but will recover and recondition prior to taking the ACFT c. ACFT Scoring. To pass the ACFT, Soldiers must attain a score of at least 60 points on each test event taken and a “GO” on the alternate aerobic event, if taken. If a Soldier does not attain a minimum of 60 points in an event or a “GO” on an alternate aerobic event, the event is a failure. Failure of one or more events results in ACFT failure

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Each Army Cadet drags the 90 pounds sled during the Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) event of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).

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40 out of 125 commissioned of cers took the Oath of Of ce and of cially joined the United States Army.

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2nd Lieutenant Nathaniel Ames

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2nd Lieutenant Jack

Anderson

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2nd Lieutenant Bryce

Brown

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2nd Lieutenant Parker

Brown

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2nd Lieutenant William

Caudle

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2nd Lieutenant Ashton

Cooksey

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2nd Lieutenant Evan

Dadey

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2nd Lieutenant Jesse

Dennis

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2nd Lieutenant Devon

Dolan

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2nd Lieutenant Zachery

Finney

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2nd Lieutenant Justin

Funk

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2nd Lieutenant Michael

Grantham

Engineer

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2nd Lieutenant Erin

Gustafson

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2nd Lieutenant Ryan

Hane

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2nd Lieutenant Caleb

Harper

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2nd Lieutenant Jonathan

Ilori

Field Artillery

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2nd Lieutenant Omar

Jaimes

Transportation

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2nd Lieutenant Kyungmin Kim

Field Artillery

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2nd Lieutenant Amira

Lambertis

Quartermaster

U.S. Army Reserve

2nd Lieutenant Haein

Lim

Signal Corps

U.S. Army

2nd Lieutenant William

Lindner

Infantry

U.S. Army

2nd Lieutenant Jared

Lockhart

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2nd Lieutenant Presley

Luce

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2nd Lieutenant Alondra

Martinez

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2nd Lieutenant Bryson

McDougall

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2nd Lieutenant Logan

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2nd Lieutenant Jacob

Mitchell

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2nd Lieutenant Daisy

Montalvo

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2nd Lieutenant Keilin

Omara

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2nd Lieutenant Bryce

Reed

Aviation

Army National Guard

2nd Lieutenant Parker

Shuck

Cyber

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2nd Lieutenant Connor

Smythe

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2nd Lieutenant Caleb

Snow

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2nd Lieutenant Eric

Vaughn Matthews Armor

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2nd Lieutenant Emma

Vender

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2nd Lieutenant Nathan

Villemain

Infantry

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2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Vu

Infantry

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2nd Lieutenant Arthur

Waltzman

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U.S. Army

2nd Lieutenant Preston

Ward

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2nd Lieutenant Noah

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2nd Lt. Brent Adcock and his family celebrate his success at Texas A&M University

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Winter-Spring 2022

Corps of Cadets Final Review

Cadet Simi Head ’23 leads her A-2 out t during the second pass of the Final Review at Simpson Field, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

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inal Review is the last activity of the Corps of Cadets before it is dismissed for the summer. It is a full military review at Simpson Drill Field of the entire Corps of Cadets, designed to formally signify the transition of command of the Corps from one year to the next

Final Review consists of two Passes in Review by the entire Corps of Cadets. The rst pass consists of the entire Corps from that current school year passing in review in front of a reviewing party of various dignitaries, including the Commandant of the Corps.

After the rst pass in review, the cadets go back to the dorms where they prepare for the second pass, which consists of the three classes who will assume the leadership of the Corps the next year passing in review in front of the graduating seniors. For the second pass in review, the graduating seniors form a line facing next year’s Corps formed on the parade eld, and the second pass is made in their honor. The second pass of Final Review is the only time the Corps marches without freshmen. It is also the new seniors' rst public appearance in their new senior boots and new roles as the leaders of the Corps

Final Review is one of the most poignant, emotional and exciting experiences for cadets in the Corps, as it signals the end of their time in the Corps of Cadets for the seniors and the beginning of new leadership positions for the new seniors, juniors and sophomores in the Corps Source: (www.tamu.edu)

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Graduating Seniors stand behind the line as they face the rising seniors during the second pass.

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Major General Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship

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exas A&M Establishes Major General Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship

Cadets from out-of-state are now eligible for a new scholarship that will cover the amount of out-of-state tuition and fees By removing signi cant nancial barriers, the Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray ’35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship will help the Corps recruit and retain more members as part of a goal to grow its current enrollment to 3,000 cadets. The scholarship, which will begin in the 2022-2023 academic year, will be awarded to all eligible new and continuing students in the Corps of Cadets.

O cials estimate approximately 150 students will immediately bene t from more than $4 million in scholarships through the new program, which is to be managed by the Corps of Cadets and O ce of Scholarships & Financial Aid. The new scholarship will be available to students who receive a Corps of Cadets scholarship valued at $1,200 or greater and are not receiving a non-resident tuition waiver such as the Competitive Scholarship Waiver or Military in Texas Waiver.

We are very excited for this new scholarship opportunity and all of the new opportunities that it will provide our current and future cadets! To read more about the Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship, visit here To learn more about all scholarships that are available through the Corps of Cadets, visit here.

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Issue No. 5

Texas A&M University Army ROTC

Winter-Spring 2022

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

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ou may be able to take advantage of a program that allows you to participate in ROTC and enlist in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time, provided a vacancy exists in either a Guard or Reserve unit. It's called the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), and it means that while you're still in college at Texas A&M, you can be gaining valuable experience and earning extra income. In the SMP, you will be paid at the rate of at least a Sergeant (E-5) for your Guard or Reserve service. In addition, you'll receive the ROTC Advanced Course allowance as well. You'll serve as an o cer trainee in a Guard or Reserve unit and perform duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant. Once you graduate and receive your commission, you may continue your military service with your Reserve or National Guard unit or go on active duty. The ROTC Contract that is agreed upon will determine a cadet status. You are considered Non-Deployable during your time as an SMP Cadet!

The intent of the SMP Program is to increase o cer accessions into the Reserve Components by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college. In addition, contracted nonscholarship cadets and Reserve Forces Duty (RFD) scholarship cadets can join a RC unit and the SMP. Advanced Course ROTC SMP students are paid for their Guard/Reserve training and receive the ROTC allowance as well as $1200.00 per year for books. Upon completing the ROTC program, the United States Army O cer agrees to an eightyear obligation, which can be served in the Reserve Forces, on Active Duty or a combination of the two.

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The Bene ts ROTC monthly stipend of $420 a month SMP kicker $368 a month GI Bill (amount varies depending on previous military service status) Drill pay of E-5 ($5,181.75 annually)

Eligibility Requirements

Be enrolled in college and have completed at least 30 credits.

Have completed Basic and/or Advanced Individual Training.

Be under 30 years of age by graduation. Waivers can be granted if you are under 39 years of age by graduation.

You pursue an Army-approved academic major.

2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

You meet required physical standards.

Your ROTC Commitment

Participating in the SMP program requires you to take ROTC classes, which demand a few hours of your time each week. Upon graduation, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

SSG Landon Meekma 979-450-9630 landon.r.meeka.mil@army.mil Page 32

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I am an Army Cadet.

Soon I will take an oath and become an Army Of cer committed to defending the values, which make this nation great.

Honor is my touchstone.

I understand mission rst and people always.

I am the PAST: the spirit of those warriors who have made the nal sacri ce.

I am the PRESENT: the scholar and apprentice soldier enhancing my skills in the science of warfare and the art of leadership.

But, above all, I am the FUTURE: the future warrior leader of the United States Army.

May God give me the compassion and judgment to lead and the gallantry to WIN.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Army ROTC Cadet A. Freese assumes command of Rudder’s Rangers Company for the school year 2022-2023.

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Senior Dining-In

April 2022

Commissioning

13 May 22

Cadet Summer Camp

May-Aug 22

New Student Conf.

May-Aug 22

Fall Orientation Week THE WARRIOR BATTALION

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