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"Sandhurst was one of the most dif cult and unique challenges I've ever faced-- primarily because it contained many factors that us Texans are not used to, like colder temperates, higher altitudes and steeper inclines. Now that we know what's ahead of us, this year we'll be coming ready to win.” ~ Cadet Humphreys ‘23

1st Cyber Intern for an Aggie Freshman Orientation Week in August Airborne and Air Assaults Results Table of Contents Sandhurst Competition

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Along with the 10 miles covered during these events, participants also endured an 8mile ruck march in mountainous terrain, rain, and freezing temperatures— things disliked by most Aggies.

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Following a 4-day training period, the competition kicked o with a circuit of 12 backto-back events, ranging from physical trials to mental challenges that tested cadets’ military skills and knowledge. Teams raced through the 16,000 acre West Point campus woods and training grounds to reach the predetermined event locations.

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WEST POINT, New York (April 17, 2021) – 12 Rudder’s Ranger cadets represented Texas A&M University at the annual 2021 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition that took place on the sprawling campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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Cadet Battalion Commander Fellow Cadets I have been incredibly humbled to serve as the Cadet Battalion Commander of the Warrior Training Battalion (WTB) at Texas A&M Army ROTC for the Spring Semester.

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During our time this semester we have accomplished quite a bit. We completed the Rudders Winter FTX as well as the OAL FTX for the MS4’s. This allowed us to further develop our skills as leaders and soldiers. The Battalion completed the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) at the beginning and the end of the semesters. I am happy to report that the overall scores across all companies at the end of the Semester drastically improved. We completed Megalab at the regular program level leading to an improvement of soldiering skills and leadership for A, B, and C companies while Rudders Rangers completed their annual Best Ranger Competition where they selected the bests of the best to compete in the Sandhurst Competition at West Point, NY. The Ranger Challenge team did well. The Battalion nished its training during the cumulative Spring Field Training Exercise at Camp Bullis.

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 Sergeant Major Derrick Solomon Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Zachary Browne Battalion Public Relations Ms. Christina Rose

On the Corps of Cadet’s side of the house, we recently nished March to the Brazos which is an 18 mile walk (unless you’re a zip!) to the Brazos river in support of local charities. It symbolizes the passing on of rank by each respective class year to the next. We nished the year by conducting Final Review which is the seniors last time in their coveted senior boots. The Corps forms up and performs a pass in review before returning to the dorms to don next years uniform. For the juniors that means boots, and for the seniors that means out t T-shirts and boots to cheer on their classmates.

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.

DISCLOSURE

As I transition into the Regular Army as an Aviation o cer, CDT Jacob Mitchell from Company B-2 will replace me. As Jacob is striving to branch Aviation, I can promise the Battalion another year of successful leadership under him.

The majority of the MS4 class will commission on May 14. A special event has been set up by the University and GEN Miley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta , will be our commissioning o cer. The entire class is incredibly excited and humbled by this honor. We are looking forward to the end here shortly.

Once again it has been an absolute honor to serve as the Battalion Commander and I am incredibly proud of each member of the battalion. Watching each person’s respective growth through the semester has been an amazing experience

Very Respectfully Zach Browne. 2LT, Aviation

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Aggies Competes in Sandhurst Competition 2021 Story by Cadet Katie Humphreys ‘23 After conducting the obstacle course the next morning, the competition’s grueling culmination, dubbed ‘The Crucible’, took place on Saturday evening. In the end, TAMU cadets embodied the spirit of the 12th man; nishing 12th of 44.

Dylan Ledman, Ranger Challenge Team Captain, acknowledged the struggles his team faced at the competition. “I think we were very physically challenged— West Point put on a really great competition here. Our brigade has its own surprises in its Ranger Challenges too, but there were some real gut checks out there in the Sandhurst competition,” he said.

Ledman also re ected on what teams need to bring to the table to prevail at such demanding challenges.

“You need dedication, to be able to listen to the rest of your team and believe in yourself— that’s all it takes.

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2nd Lieutenants T. Martini, D.Lewis, R. Breiner, and C. Schmidt

2nd Lieutenants W. Brown, Z. Browne, W. Grosskopf, and C. Burr

2nd Lieutenants D. Lewis, and R. Breiner

2nd Lieutenants R. Lozano, and D. Parsons

2nd LieutenantE. Neeley, S. Mayo, G. Hatten, and R. Cervantes

2nd Lieutenants R. Baysinger, and L. Raines

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2nd Lieutenant C. Mackenzie

2nd Lieutenant Z. Martinez

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2nd Lieutenant R. Cervantes

2nd Lieutenant J. Harrington

2nd Lieutenant R. Baysinger

2nd Lieutenant Kyle Wright

2nd Lieutenant J. Duane

2nd Lieutenants K. Shelby, and S. Mayo

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2nd Lieutenant C. Mansker

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Newest Second Lieutenants Spring 2021 Commissioning US Army: Active Duty Ethan Aher Ethan Alema Edith Anzaldu Evan Arand Ross Baysinge William Brow Zachary Brown Colt Bur Brendan Cassel Ricardo Cervantes Kenneth Chris Alexander Doma Jacob Duan Justin Elston-Hurdl Andrew Frenc

US Army: Reserve Alecia Berr

Garrett Goreck Tyler Gri t William Grosskop Taylor Hankame Johnathan Harringto Genesis Hatte Cole Hodge Kasey Hudgin Chase Lau Dylan Ledma Dong-Jin Le Steven Leine David Lewi Robert Lozan Cli ord MacKenzi

Cole Manske Zachary Mantine Travis Martin Sean Matteso Samantha May Patrick McMonigl Ryan Mer Erick Monter William Moor Emily Neele Dylan Parson Mason Pere Nathan Redma Robert Rya Cade Sande

Connor Schmid Kepler Shelb Sean Slaughte Aaron Smit Nicholas Swee Fely Vace Abel Vidaurr Luke Vitull Evan Walke Clayton Westbroo Kevin Wrigh Kyle Wrigh

Luis Garci Cindy Jeziersk

Cameron Letournea Jerad Saldana

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US Army: Texas National Guard Noah Dail Charles Fortenberr

Jose Galva Andres Garci

August 2021 Commissioning Alec Arguet Carl Crittendo Brandon Eas

Angle Feli Paul Merrit Dustin Pfaltzgra

Thomas Quin Nicholas Soli Ethan Keller

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Basic Camp 32 day event outcome driven event to teach basic military skills - individual through squad level operations Warrior Ethos Army Values Junior leader tasks 1900 cadets in 3 regiments

Advanced Camp 38 day event, outcome driven, complex problem solving event platoon level operations Scenario driven, CTC-Like replicating OE 7000 cadets in 11 regiments Core training: Basic Ri e Marksmanship, Land Navigation, First Aide, Physical Readiness Training (PRT), and Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)

Cadet Professional Development Training 1532 Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) including 288 Opposing Force (OPFOR) cadets gain experience serving as OPFOR against Advanced Camp cadets and 144 MS III Leader Trainers.

1401 Cadet Advanced Individual Training (CAIT) Airborne, Air Assault CDQC, etc.

450 Cadet Internship Positions 207 Nurse Summer Training Program

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y name is Cadet Ryan Hane, and I am a senior in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC. This summer I had the privilege of attending Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) for ve weeks with the 615th Military Police Company in Vilseck, Germany. At CTLT I was attached to one of the platoon leaders in the company and shadowed him during the platoon’s green cycle training. During the rst week the platoon conducted several range days, during which I was able to qualify on the M4, M17, and M240 while also getting a closer look at how to manage multiple ranges.

I also assisted the platoon with change of command inventories. This was a unique opportunity for me to see how property is managed within a platoon. During the other four weeks, we went out to the eld and trained on the platoon’s mission essential tasks, such as checkpoints, convoy security, biometrics, point of capture, and site exploitation. This eld exercise was in preparation for Operation Rapid Trident, a multinational training event that will take place in Ukraine. While in the eld, I either shadowed the platoon leader while he coordinated the mission, was a roleplayer for the mission, or was put into a team to conduct the mission. I learned a lot about the di erent combat roles of the military police corps. The platoon I was attached to was the company experts on biometrics and site exploitation. Biometrics entailed collecting pictures, nger prints, and other information about civilians or enemy combatants in order to assist in identifying them. Site exploitation involved securing, searching, and collecting intelligence from various locations. I was able to get hands-on training with all the special equipment used by the platoon to complete their missions.

On the weekends I was given time o to explore Germany with my fellow cadets. We visited several cities in Germany, including Nuremberg, Garmisch, Munich, and Stuttgart. I was also able to visit family in Germany that I had not seen in 13 years, which meant so much to me and my family. My unit helped with navigating the train system and getting to the train station just o post, which enabled me to travel all around the country. The other cadets and I were able to see a lot of German history and culture by visiting museums and taking walking tours of historic parts of cities. We were also able to hike around the countryside at Lake Eibsee and Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany.

Being able to train with an active duty unit during their eld cycle and getting to explore a foreign country was an amazing experience that showed me what to expect when I commission this coming May and taught me many valuable lessons about being a platoon leader that I will use in the future.

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Jonathan Ilor Michael Grantha Arthur Waltzman Emily Hudeche Bryson McDougal Trainor Gra Jacob Mitche Benjamin V

Simrun Head ’2 Trevin Hernandez ’2 Jed Kennis ’23 Basic Military Mountaineering Course John Gilbreath

Preston War Even Dade William Fontan Ross Dylan Guie Alexander Canno Katie Humphrey Jennifer Pato

CST #1 Ranking Cadet Arthur Waltzma Trainor Gra

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Logan McNaughto Brady Been

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RECONDO Presley Luc Caleb Sno Ryan Han Jack Anderso Spencer Franc Jared Lockhar Justin Fun Matthew Picket

Zachary Scot Bryce Brow Matthew Whitne Tyler Smalle Emma Vende Luke Grieg Noah Watkin Parker Brow

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this tradition. The Airborne Soldiers of the past set high standards–it is now up to you to maintain them

WEEKLY SCHEDUL GROUND WEEK During Ground Week, Soldiers must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The Ground Week Airborne instruction begins with an intensive program of instruction to build individual Airborne skills. These skills prepare the Soldier to make a parachute jump and land safely. Students train on the mock door, the 34foot tower and the lateral drift apparatus

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ecoming a paratrooper at Airborne School is a unique experience requiring special dedication and a desire to be challenged mentally and physically. This three-week course, also known as Basic Airborne Course, teaches Soldiers the techniques involved in parachuting from airplanes and landing safely. The nal test includes a non-assisted jump The purpose of the BAC is to qualify the volunteer in the use of the parachute as a means of combat deployment and to develop leadership, self-con dence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning Airborne Soldiers have a long and distinguished tradition of being an elite body of ghting men and women–people who have always set the example for determination and courage. When you volunteer for this training, you accept the challenge of continuing

JUMP WEEK Successful completion of the previous weeks of training prepares Soldiers for Jump Week. During Jump Week, Soldiers must successfully complete ve jumps at 1,250 feet from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft. Paratroopers who successfully meet course requirements are granted an additional skill identi er and are authorized to wear the coveted "Silver Wing" on their uniform.

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Tower Week completes the Soldier's individual skill training and further builds team e ort skills. To go forward to Jump Week, Soldiers must qualify on the Swing Lander Trainer (SLT), master the mass exit procedures from the 34-foot tower, gain canopy con dence and learn how to manipulate the parachute from the 250-foot tower, and pass all physical training requirements

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Cadet Emily Hudechek, # 610 attends Sabalauski Air Assault School, Fort Campbell, Ky.

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.S. Army Air Assault School is a 10-day course designed to prepare Soldiers for insertion, evacuation, and path nder missions that call for the use of multipurpose transportation and assault helicopters. Air Assault training focuses on the mastery of rappelling techniques and sling load procedures, skills that involve intense concentration and a commitment to safety and preparation Most Air Assault cadets will attend Sabalauski Air Assault School, located at Fort Campbell, Ky. Training is broken into three phases, each lasting three days: Combat Assault Phase, Sling Load Phase, and Rappel Phase. On graduation day, cadets will undergo a 12-mile rucksack march. When they complete the march, they will earn their wings as o cial Air Assault Soldiers Air Assault School is necessarily physically and mentally demanding, as Soldiers will be required to handle heavy equipment and perform dangerous tasks under extremely stressful conditions. Successful candidates must possess a keen eye for detail and a dedication to meticulous preparation

TRAININ DAY ZERO

DAY ONE Candidates will undergo a six-mile march, followed by a strict inspection

COMBAT ASSAULT PHASE During this three-day phase, candidates will learn aircraft safety and orientation, along with the principles of aeromedical evacuation, path nder operations, and combat assault operations among several other topics. Soldiers will be given a written and “hands-on” test following this phase

SLINGLOAD OPERATIONS During the second three-day phase of Air Assault, candidates will learn how to rig equipment onto rotary aircraft with a sling, an operation that generally requires the loading Soldier to hook a tether to the underbelly of a helicopter hovering just a few feet above the ground.

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Candidates must successfully complete an obstacle course and a two-mile run before they are o cially considered “Air Assault Students”

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This operation is extremely precise, and requires intense preparation and concentration from all Air Assault team members. Trainees must pass a written and hands-on test before moving to the next phase

RAPPELLING PHASE In the third and nal three-day phase of Air Assault training, Soldiers receive basic instruction on ground and aircraft rappelling procedures. By the end of the phase, trainees must complete two rappels from a 34-foot tower and two rappels from a UH-60 Blackhawk, hovering at 70-90 feet

GRADUATION DAY Soldiers must complete a 12-mile foot march in full gear plus a rucksack in less than three hours Graduates are awarded the Air Assault Badge and the 2B ASI (Additional Skill Identi er).

Army ROTC Cadet Waltzman (rt.) graduates from West Point Air Assault Course as a Distinguished Honor Graduate #6

Cadet Jonathan Ilori (right) celebrates his Air Assault graduation with his brother Army 1st Lt. Nate Ilori (left), a former cadet at Texas A&M

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welcome New Cadre Captain Brian Wood, Logistics Corps for MS I Captain Kristen LeForte, Logistics Corps for MS II Captain Michael Casper, Civil Affairs for MS III Captain Michael Fung, Armor Corps and Captain Carl Bird, Signal Corps for MS IV Captain Jacob Brightwell, Air Defense Artillery Corps, for Rudder’s Rangers Major Camille Cunningham for Army ROTC S3 Mr. Frank Casa for Human Resource Assistant (HRA) Section

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Captain Amy Beatty from MSI Captain Eric Thomas from MS II Mr. Jay Cook from Rudder’s and MS II Captain Adam Harpham from MS III Sergeant First Class James Jancaric from MS III Master Sergeant Phillip Schrimsher from Army ROTC S3 Lt. Colonel Amanda Sluga from Army ROTC S3

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Army Cyber Internship Story by Julius van Tasse ‘23

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uring the Summer 2021 Break, I had the opportunity to serve as an intern representing Texas A&M University at the Army Cyber Institute (ACI) at West Point, NY with 25 other cadets from ROTC programs all over the United States.

The Army Cyber Institute is a part of the Army's Cyber component where military and civilian personnel work to research problems and develop capabilities related to Cyber operations. As an intern, my role was to use current skills from my degree along with additional skills I learned during my internship to support these research projects. All interns who participated in the internship expressed satisfaction with the program. While many of them had academic cybersecurity backgrounds, each intern had slightly di erent experiences and skills to bring to the table due to the broad nature of Cyber operations. Each intern found the internship challenging and rewarding, and they are now even more prepared to tackle future cybersecurity challenges.

Cadet Julius van Tassell ’23 attends the Summer Internship at Army Cyber Institute, West Point, NY

Before this internship, I had little knowledge of Army Cyber, so it was not one of my highest branch choices. Over the course of the summer, I found out how broad Cyber is, its relation to my and other majors, and its rising importance in an increasingly

technological and interconnected world.

Controlling, monitoring, and defending assets in cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum are imperative in the future, and I am now better equipped in knowledge, motivation, and skill to

Julius van Tassell Cadet, MS III Major: Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Mechatronics Focus (MXET) Class of 2023

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Army Cyber Protection Brigade Internship

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he objective of the CPB Internship Program is to provide interested cadets an opportunity to gain rst-hand experience of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) at the tactical through operational levels. This program is intended to invigorate interest in the cyber branch to assist with lling an already under strength Area of Concentration (AOC). Additionally, this internship will ful ll the internship requirement under the existing Cyber Leadership Development Program (CLDP) managed by the Army Cyber Institute (ACI) at West Point Military Academy. ACI’s CLDP provides interested cadets an opportunity to better understand the cyberspace domain and is not speci c to the Cyber AOC. The CPB internship will complement the CLDP, developing the next generation of cyber-security leaders through an intense program that immerses ROTC students in the cyber-security discipline while also educating them on becoming future military leaders. The underlying philosophy of the CPB internship is to fully embed cadets with a Cyber Protection Team (CPT) and conduct assigned mission essential tasks (METs) alongside current element leaders, led by lieutenants and captains. In addition to learning DCO related skill sets, the program will assist in developing critical thinking techniques to enable agile leadership required of all o cers in the military. The internship is a three week course that takes place at Fort Gordon, GA during the summer months to accommodate cadet’s academic workload. The program will focus on the METs associated with a CPT:

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Locations: Fort Gordon, Georgia 3090 Prerequisites 1. Undergraduate degree of study in all disciplines with priority given to STEM 2. GPA 2.7 or better in academic major and must have completed their second year of college 3. Meet current APFT and height/weight standards at the time of application and during attendance 4. Contracted MS II or greater cadets.

5. Approved TS/SCI security clearance, or Interim TS/SCI. (Cadets must apply for a TS/SCI through their Brigade immediately upon selection, TS/SCI clearance processing and adjudication can take 6 to 12 months) Funding Cadet Command provides transportation and lodging funding for the assigned cadets Once candidates are selected Cadet Command will place the cadets on orders, conduct necessary coordination with assigned schools for temporary duty, and process the cadet’s pay.

Jim Becker Director, Department of Defense Cyber Leader Development Program Texas A&M University Cybersecurity Center 4254 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4254 ph: 202-909-6923 | jbecker@tamu.edu

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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 (RC) by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college. In addition, contracted non-scholarship 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.

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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Cadet Roberts participates in SMP with Headquarters, Headquarters Company (HHC) 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Texas National Guard

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Issue No. 2

Texas A&M University Army ROTC

Winter 2020-2021

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

FOW Rudders FTX 1st Day of Fall

DATE

21 Aug 2021 23 -27 Aug 2021 30 Aug 2021

Branch Day

2 Sep 2021

Corps Run

3 Sep 2021

March In

4 Sep 2021

TAMU vs Kent St

4 Sep 2021

TAMU vs NM

18 Sep 2021