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NEW WTB Leadership ArmyIgnitED replaces GoArmyEd Cadet Summer Training is a GO! APFT - OPAT ACFT? AR & DA PAM 670-1 Updated Table of Contents Topic

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Relevant Education

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Branch Results by Name

9-11

Newest Lieutenants

12-13

Rudder’s Rangers

14-15

ACFT Implementation

22-23

Ranger Challenge Team

The Old Ags Corner

The Good Bulls

Congratulations to the Army ROTC cadre and the members of Rudder’s Rangers for a successful and safe Winter FTX at Camp Swift! Train Hard! Train Safe!

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Named in honor of Major General and Texas A&M President James Earl Rudder ’32, Rudder's Rangers is an elite organization within the Army ROTC program. Since the 1970s, the organization has prepared participating cadets for US Army Ranger School and other training opportunities. This year’s Winter Field Training exercise was another opportunity for the Army ROTC cadre to train our cadets in the skills necessary to become future Army o cers. The training was realistic and tough, but all the cadets learned a lot, performed well, and returned to campus safely.

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121 cadet members of Rudder's Rangers in Texas A&M Army ROTC recently ew by CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Camp Swift, Texas, the site of their winter eld training exercise. They spent a week in an outdoor learning environment enhancing their skills in leadership and tactics.

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Cadet Battalion Commander Fellow Cadets I am incredibly humbled and excited to serve as the Cadet Battalion Commander of the Warrior Training Battalion (WTB) at Texas A&M Army ROTC for the Spring Semester. I am a History Major from Holland, Michigan and a member of Devil D-1 in the Corps of Cadets Throughout the Fall Semester we accomplished quite a bit. From the MSIV Program completing Operation Agile Leader allowing the class of 2021 to Commission. Then to accomplishing a successful Fall FTX allowing Zachary Browne for the MSIII Program to hone their skills before Battalion Commander Cadet Summer Training. Finally, we managed to successfully mitigate the e ects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the program by in large. Ultimately, we all chipped in to ensure a smooth and e ective semester of training. As we begin the Spring Semester, we look forward to another round of training opportunities. The program will begin its training by having each cadet complete the diagnostic Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). From there each program will develop tness plans based on the needs of their units to help guide them towards the Army’s new physical tness regime. This semester Rudders Rangers will tackle their Ranger Challenge competition in late April at West Point, New York. It is the culminating event for their training regime in which some will receive the prestigious Rudders Pin. The training focus for the MSI and MSII cadets will become much more challenging this semester as well. They will build upon their individual skills learned in the fall through moving towards Squad and Platoon level tasks that will become vital during their MSII year. Training for MSIII’s this semester will continue to develop their knowledge of Platoon Level Operations in order to prepare them for Advance Camp. Finally, the goal for WTB sta this semester will be to continue to ensure programs accomplish training objectives and help the MSIV’s prepare for commissioning.

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

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.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT SYSTEM

Tuition and Fees Cadet Payment Request (CPR) Process Flow

Cadet submits CPR

Cadre approves CPR

PMS approves CPR

Bursar approves SRP and submits invoice

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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

Derrick Solomon

Lt. Col., Signal Corps

Sergeant Major, Infantry

Human Resources (S-1)

Recruiting/Marketing (S-2)

Operations (S-3)

Logistics (S-4)

Brent W. Bushong

David R. Manning ’83

Amanda L. Sluga

Daniel R. Samuelson

Captain, Infantry

Dept. of Army Civilian Lt. Col., Air Defense Artillery

Inez Fields HRA Tech

Phillip Schrimsher Master Sergeant, S3 Assistant Professor

Efrain Galvan Supply Tech

Captain, Logistics

Mike Brown Supply Tech

Instructor

Automation S-6

Eric D. Thomas

Captain, Signal Corps

Nick Lastovica Supply Tech Instructor

Instructor

Rudder’s Rangers Brent W. Bushong Alexander D. Roysden Terrion L. Gulley Captain, Infantry

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Sergeant First Class, Infantry

Staff Sergeant, AG

Jay R. Cook Contractor

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Texas A&M University Army ROTC Assistant Professor

Winter 2020-2021

Instructor

MS I

Amy L. Beatty

James A. Clark

Captain, Logistics

Sergeant First Class, Infantry

Assistant Professor

Instructor

Nathan L. Webb

Staff Sergeant, Armor

Jose L. Flores Contractor

Instructor

Calvin J. Hickman

Jay R. Cook

Instructor

MS II Eric D. Thomas

Captain, Signal Corps Assistant Professor

Steven M. Legate

Sergeant First Class, Armor

Staff Sergeant, Armor

Instructor

Contractor

MS III

Richard A. Harpham ’10 Captain, Military Intelligence Assistant Professor

Ben K. Thurman

Sergeant First Class, Infantry

James E. Jancaric

Sergeant First Class, AG

Assitant Professor

Michael R. Terzian Instructor

Instructor

MS IV

Russell P. Huebner ’06 Daniel R. Samuelson Alexander D. Roysden Major, Infantry Texas ARNG

Sergeant First Class, Infantry

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Captain, Logistics

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Army ROTC Cadet Leadership

Colt Burr

Battalion Executive Of cer

Genesis Hatten Battalion S1

Jacob Duane

A Co. Commander

Taylor Hankamer

Zachary Browne

Battalion Commander

Aaron Smith Battalion S2

Samantha Mayo

Mason Perez

Battalion S4

Justin Hurdle

Clifford MacKenzie

Johnathan Harrington

C Co. Executive Of cer

RR Executive Of cer

Kyle Wright

Arthur Waltzman

B Co. 1st Sergeant

C Co. 1st Sergeant

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Brandon East

Erick Montero

Robert Lozano

Rudder’s Rangers Cdr

Cindy Jezierski

Thomas Quinn

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B Co. Commander

A Co. Executive Of cer

A Co. 1st Sergeant

Alexander Domac

Rudder’s Rangers 1SG

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RELEVANT EDUCATION

TALENT MATCH

Infantry

Armor

Air Defense Artillery

Cyber

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM Liberal Art Economic Histor Governmen International Relation Foreign Area Studie Political Scienc Psycholog Sociolog Humanitie Foreign Language

Adjutant General Oral Communication Written Communication Social Science Behavioral Science Englis Histor Mathematic Computer Science Systems Engineering

Computer Sciences/Engineering/ Information System Electrical Engineerin Mechanical Engineerin Cyber Security/Operation Systems Engineerin Data Scienc Mathematic Physic Chemistr Information Technology/Systems/ Securit Relevant STEM degree coupled with National/International Government, Policy, or Language Studies

Chemical

Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Environmental, Chemical, Nuclear, Geological, Geotechnical Architecture (to include Environmental Design Landscape Architecture Planning (Urban, City, Regional, Environmental) Construction or Building Management Science Engineering or Project Management; Geosciences (include GIS, Geodesign, Geography, Geology)

Finance

Applied Sciences and Engineerin Biolog Biochemistr Biomechanical Engineerin Chemistr Chemical Engineerin General Science Life Science Mathematical Science Microbiolog Nuclear Engineerin Nuclear Physic Physical Science Emergency Managemen Disaster Managemen Homeland Security

Accountin Computer Scienc Accounting/Management and Information Systems Technolog Bankin Business Administration & Managemen Economic Financ Financial Managemen Acquisition / Contract Managemen Statistics Page 7

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Aviation

Engineer

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Military Intelligence RELEVANT EDUCATION Computer Scienc Defense and Strategic Studie Economic Engineerin Foreign Area Studie Geograph Geopolitical Studie Geospatial Studie Global Securit Information Technolog Intelligence Studie International A air Mathematic Military Science Operations Researc Regional Studie Security Studie Systems and Decision Science Terrorism Studies

Ordnance RELEVANT EDUCATION Business Administratio Acquisition / Contract Managemen Applied Sciences' & Engineerin Automotive Engineerin Business Managemen Chemistr Computer Systems & Technolog Disaster Managemen Distribution Managemen Hazardous Materials Managemen Industrial Engineerin Logistics Managemen Mathematical Science Mechanical Engineerin Operations Researc Supply Chain Managemen Forensic Sciences

RELEVANT EDUCATION Biometric Criminal Justic Crime and Police Intelligence/ Analysi Law Enforcemen Correction Computer Systems & Technolog Information Systems & Technolog Cyber Securit Criminal Psycholog Criminolog Mathematic Engineerin Domestic & International La Emergency Managemen Security Managemen Forensic Scienc Political Scienc Sociolog Geograph Anti-Terrorism and Protectio Information Operation Business Administratio Negotiation & Con ic Finance

Medical Service RELEVANT EDUCATION Behavioral Science Biomedical Engineerin Biolog Chemistr Computer Science Counseling Psycholog Economic Epidemiolog Entomolog Environment Engineerin Forensic Kinesiolog Life Science Nuclear Engineerin Operational Researc Pharmacolog Physic Physical Educatio Psycholog Pre-Medica Preventive Medicine

Quartermaster Signal RELEVANT EDUCATION Organizational Leadership/ Managemen Applied Sciences & Engineerin Computer Engineerin Computer Scienc Computer Systems & Technolog Electrical Engineerin Engineering Managemen Information Operation Information System Information System Security / Assuranc Mathematical Science Systems Engineering THE WARRIOR BATTALION

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RELEVANT EDUCATION Supply Chain Managemen Logistics Managemen Distribution Managemen Operations Managemen Business Administration & Managemen Acquisition / Contract Managemen Petroleum Engineerin Accountin Management Information System Transportation Managemen General Managemen Computer Systems & Technolog Engineering Managemen Geolog Geophysic Environmental Management

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Political Science and International Relation Accountin Acquisition / Contract Managemen Business Administration & Managemen Transportation Managemen Transportation Infrastructur Systems Engineerin

Transportation RELEVANT EDUCATION Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM Operational Researc Computer Science and Computer Engineerin

Logistics Managemen Supply Chain Managemen Foreign Language Military Art & Scienc Social Science Leadershi La English and Philosoph

BRANCH SELECTION RESULTS CONGRATULATIONS! Nationa DMG

First Name

Last Name

Basi Branch

Contro Branch

INFANTRY

DMG DMG

ALEC ROSS ALEXANDER JUSTIN TYLER DYLAN DAVID PATRICK CONNOR LUKE CLAYTON

J D B L F A M C P J H

ARGUETA BAYSINGER DOMAC ELSTONHURDLE GRIFFITH LEDMAN LEWIS MCMONIGLE SCHMIDT VITULLO WESTBROOK

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN

ETHAN BRENDAN TAYLOR ETHAN CHASE COLE ERICK NICHOLAS ABEL

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ALEMAN CASSELL HANKAMER KELLER LAUX MANSKER MONTERO SWEET VIDAURRI

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Nationa DMG

First Name

Last Name

Basi Branch

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Contro Branch

AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY DMG

BRANDON NICHOLAS

L A

EAST SOLIS

AD AD

COLT COLE KASEY STEVEN

M R S

BURR HODGES HUDGINS LEINER

SC SC SC SC

SC SC AR SC

SIGNAL CORPS DMG

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DMG DMG DMG

WILLIAM ANGEL RYAN SEAN

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BROWN FELIX MERZ SLAUGHTER

MI MI MI MI

IN IN AR MI

RYAN SEAN

BREINER MATTESON

OD OD

T A J B S C E G P M A

ARANDA DUANE GORECKI GROSSKOPF HARPER MACKENZIE QUINN RYAN SANDEL WALKER WRIGHT

FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA FA

AHERN

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CM CM CM CM

ORDNANCE

FIELD ARTILLERY EVAN JACOB GARRETT WILLIAM CALEB CLIFFORD THOMAS ROBERT CADE EVAN KYLE

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MILITARY POLICE ETHAN TRANSPORTATION CORPS WILLIAM CHEMICAL CORPS EDITH DONGJIN DUSTIN KEPLER

ANZALDUA LEE L PFALTZGRAFF W SHELBY

★ The Top 3 Branch’s selected this year are IN, FA, and A ★ 6/7 who requested AV as their top branch choice were selecte ★ There were 5 Cadets who were Branch Detailed. 3 were MI control (2xIN 1x AR), 1 Signal (AR) and 1 EN (IN) ★ 7 National Top 10 ★ 17 DMG’s (15/17 received top branch with 17/17 receiving Top 3)

DMG - Distinguished Military Graduate

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Nationa DMG

First Name

Last Name

Basi Branch

Winter 2020-2021

Contro Branch BRANCH CHOICE

MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS RICARDO KENNETH AARON

DMG

M D

CERVANTES CHISM SMITH

MS MS MS

DMG

ZACHARY JOHNATHAN TRAVIS SAMANTHA MASON NATHAN

DMG DMG DMG

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AVIVATION CORPS J M J N A T

BROWNE HARRINGTON MARTINI MAYO PEREZ REDMAN

AV AV AV AV AV AV

W FRENCH J WRIGHT

EN EN

EN IN

VACEK

T L A L A

FOWLER HATTEN LOZANO MARTINEZ NEELEY

QM QM QM QM QM

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ENGINEER CORPS ANDREW KEVIN

3RD

ADJUTANT GENERAL’S CORPS FELY

12.5

37.5

QUARTERMASTER CORPS JUSTIN GENESIS ROBERT ZACHARY EMILY

DMG - Distinguished Military Graduate

Branch Allocations Adjutant General Military Police Transportation Ordnance Air Defense Engineer Medical Services Signal Basic Branch

Military Intelligence Chemical Quartermaster

Branch Detailed

Aviation Armor Field Artillery Infantry

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Newest 2nd Lieutenants 2LT John B. Arnold

2LT Grant M. Grabowski

2LT Jonathan W. Nesby

2LT Jordon M. Bradford

2LT Adriana Guillen

2LT Maximilian L. Rawls

2LT Nam N. Cao

2LT Nicholas S. Harmon

2LT Joseph H. Stickler

2LT Ma hew M. Chang

2LT Ma hew K. Hay

2LT Vincent A. Velasquez

2LT Nathan A. Egbert

2LT Brandon A. Kimball

2LT Aaron J. Wood

2LT Maria J. Gordon

2LT Samuel S. Lim

2LT Max Rawls and his proud parents

2LT Velasquez and SFC Jones

2LT Kimball and his proud parents

2LT Maria Gordon

2LT Nicholas Harmom

2LT John Arnold

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2LT Bradford and his proud parents

2LT Arnold and his family

2LT Cao and his family

2LT Harmon and his family

2LT Nesby receives his first salute from SFC Roysden

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2LT Gordon received her first salute from her dad, a retired First Sergeant

2LT Guillen receives her first salute from Navy Master Chief

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Rudder’s Rangers Field Training Exercise

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Ross Volunteer Compan The Ross Volunteer Company formed in 1887 as the Scott Volunteers. The Company changed their name in 1898 in honor of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former governor of the state of Texas and President of Texas A&M College. Often referred to as RVs, the unit is still the o cial Honor Guard of the Governor of Texas The ceremonial uniform is an all-white dress uniform, and Company o cers carry sabers and wear red sashes inspired by the French Zouaves. Ceremonial duties include ring 3-volley, 21-gun salutes at Texas A&M’s Silver Taps ceremonies and during the annual campus Muster ceremony The RVs are the Honor Guard of King Rex, the King of Mardi Gras, in New Orleans, La. and participate in multiple parades around the state of Texas. Zach Browne ’21 Aviation Branch

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Grenade Assault Course

Land Navigation Practice on Campus

Map Reading

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by Cadet Keilin O’Mara '21

y name is Cadet Keilin O’Mara, and two summers ago, I had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Army Airborne School! Airborne School is located in Fort Benning, GA, and is the basic paratrooper training for the U.S. Armed Forces. When I rst found out I was going, I was terri ed as someone scared of heights I never imagined I would be jumping out of airplanes Airborne School is split into three weeks: ground, tower, and jump week. Ground week primarily focuses on practicing a proper exit from the aircraft, and proper parachute landing falls (PLF) to minimize injuries. Tower week prioritizes identifying and handling parachute malfunctions, the di erent techniques to controlling and steering the parachute, and utilizes the 250 ft tower to conduct training. Jump week is where you nally jump

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out of a C-17 or C-130 aircraft at 1250 feet high. To graduate from Airborne School, you must successfully complete ve jumps. It was so exciting to put all the training together, and I had 100% con dence that I would safely reach the ground. Airborne School is all about trusting your equipment and training, and all the Black Hats (Airborne instructors) did a great job making sure everyone was prepared. At 110lbs, the minimum weight for jumping, I was nervous I would oat away into Alabama, as some of the Black Hats joked, but in reality, they had taken every precaution, and I landed safely in the dropzone every time. I am so thankful for the Texas A&M Army ROTC program and the incredible opportunities given to me while I have been a Cadet here. My favorite one has by far been Airborne School because I overcame my fear of heights, pushed and developed myself and my future Army career, and realized there is nothing more fun and exhilarating than jumping out of an airplane. One of the most rewarding moments in my life was running o the drop-zone and seeing my parents there cheering me on. I look forward to more jumps and hope to eventually be stationed at the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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Air Assault Texas A&M University Army ROTC

Winter 2020-2021

by Justin Hurdle ’21

ir Assault at the Sabalauski Air Assault School starts with a 0330 wakeup on Day Zero. As a class (approximately 160 students), formation occurs right outside the arches leading into the schoolhouse. Here, you are assigned a roster number and are broken into squads. From the moment you are assigned a roster number and enter the arches, everything will be done at a double time, with your canteen in your left cargo pocket, your CAC in your right breast pocket, dog tags around your next, and your casualty feeder card in your left breast pocket. Moving quickly, the class separates into squads and prepares for the equipment inspection. At Air Assault, attention to detail is imperative, so all students undergo a rigorous equipment inspection. All packing list items are checked for serviceability and to make sure they are packed “as worn”: zippers are zipped up properly, buttons are cinched, patches are in the right places, and so on. By 0530, all equipment has been checked, those who do not meet the standard are released, and all in-processing paperwork has been completed. Quickly, all students will move to the arches and prepare for the timed two mile run. Released as a block, everyone makes their way around the course before returning to their gear to rehydrate and prepare for the next event. At the end of the run, those who did not make time are released and the remainder of the class moves to a gravel area near the obstacle course. On an elevated platform, an Air Assault Sta Sergeant moves the class into a double arm interval and has everyone ground their gear. In cadence, the various Air Assault instructors motivate the class in preparation for the next event. Towards the end of the “motivation” sessions, instructors

Apart from Day Zero, Air Assault is broken up into three phases over ten days. You can be dropped from the course for failing to meet a standard at any time, but most are cut at the testing at the end of each phase. Phase 1 covers aircraft orientation and safety, medical evacuation operations, basic path nder operations, and di erent hand and arm signals used for ground to aircraft orientation. This phase ends on day three with a written and hands-on test. Phase 2 covers sling loads. By far the most di cult phase, Phase 2 ends on day six with a written and hands-on test regarding six di erent common sling loads. The majority of class failures will come from the hands-on testing on day six. Phase 3 covers closed side rappelling, open side rappelling, a FRIES introduction, and ends with helicopter rappelling. Phase 3 ends with hands-on testing on day 9. Finally, on day ten, the remainder of the class will conduct a twelve mile foot march with the packing list and a ri e. This must be completed in under three hours. For those that make it, graduation occurs later in the day (with ruck starting at 0430 and graduation at 1000).

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assigned personnel to speci c squads. The squad will be graded by this instructor for the obstacle course. The obstacles are broken down into majors and minors. You must pass all the majors and will be allowed to fail up to one minor. Instructors stage squads around various start points and begin the rotation of obstacles. As with the other events, those who did not meet the standard are released. After completion of the O-course, squads are sent into the schoolhouse itself. Here, one will receive the standards brief and will understand the structure of the course itself.

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GERMAN PROFICIENCY BADGE Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst

s a member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M, I had an exciting opportunity to qualify for the German Armed Forces Pro ciency Badge (GAFB).

Every year, the Corps of Cadets conducts an exchange program with the German Armed Forces. In my out t, Company F-2, we had the privilege of hosting a German o cer, Lieutenant Clement. Clement and the other German o cers provided a select number of cadets the opportunity to qualify for the GAFB that comprised of the following events 1. Evaluation Report (pass/fail event 2. First Aid Course (pass/fail 3. NBC Test (pass/fail 4. Basic Fitness Test (timed a. 11x10 m sprin b. Flexed Arm Hang keeping chin above ba c. 1000 meter run/sprin 5. Marksmanship (pass/fail event 6. Foot March (pass/fail event 7. 100 meter swim in military uniform (pass/ fail event) The quali cation Cadet Samantha Mayo process took Grade II: Silver GAFB several days and consisted of several challenging events including a physical tness, combat life saver, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) tests. The events I enjoyed the most were the 12km ruck march and the 100 meters swim. The swim was easily the most challenging event, because it was conducted in the

Army combat uniform (ACU). I am proud to have the privilege wearing my badge on my Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Bravos and my Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) once I received my commission as an o cer in the Army. This GAFB badge will serves as a reminder of this opportunity I had as a cadet. This experience taught me much about diplomacy with people of other cultures and another countries' military.

GRADE II: SILVER

GRADE I: BRONZE

11x10 m sprint: 35-42 sec.

11x10 m sprint: 43-48 sec.

11x10 m sprint: 49-54 sec.

Flexed Arm Hang: 65-86 sec.

Flexed Arm Hang: 45-64 sec.

Flexed Arm Hang: 25-44 sec.

1000 meter sprint: 2:50 - 3:34 mins

1000 meter sprint: 3:46 - 4:40 mins

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roject Global O cer (Project GO) is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for Reserve O cers’Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. Texas A&M University Project GO program focuses on the languages and countries of the Middle East, Asia, and Central Asia. This year, four Army ROTC Cadets will be awarded the study abroad scholarship to participate in Russian language program:

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BENEFITS FOR CADETS Receive a fully funded scholarship for critical language study

Cadet Andelyn Denson Qualify for language pro ciency bonus pay

Cadet Jake Leible, Cadet Will Rast,

Open pathways to career opportunities that require language and area studies

Collin Struck In previous years, we have cadets participated Japanese and Arabic languages and have traveled to Japan and Morocco The Arabic and Japanese summer abroad programs can only accommodate 3rd and 4th year language students. In good news, the Russian summer abroad program is open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year language students.

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Army Cadet Keilin O'Mara studying abroad in Morocco on a Project GO GIG’EM Scholarship

Earn university credits and ful ll language requirements

https://www.rotcprojectgo.org

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UNITED STATES ARMY ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST (ACFT)

3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)

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Standing Power Throw (SPT)

Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP)

Leg Tuck (LTK)

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FITNESS PROGRAM ACFT 2.0 IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD

In October 2020, the ACFT becomes the Army’s interim PT Test. Soldiers may temporarily utilize the “plank” exercise in lieu of the Leg-Tuck to assist in transitioning to the full test.

Every year, Active Army, AGR Soldiers will take two ACFTs Reserve and Guard Soldiers will take one ACFT.

he Army's intent is that the ACFT will not adversely or disproportionately affect any Soldier or Cadet. No adverse administrative actions ( ags, separation, denial of appointment/commissioning, derogatory/ referred evaluation reports, Order of Merit List Standings, etc.) will be taken against a Cadet based on failing the ACFT until further guidance is published. Our obligation to our Cadets is to provide them with an immersive, integrative, and comprehensive training system to ensure their success on the ACFT. The Army Cadet Command succeeds when our Cadets succeed. ACFT "2.0" indicates that the Army will continue to assess and evolve the ACFT (i.e. scoring standards, alternate events). We will utilize performance data from the upcoming years to inform future modi cations and updates. All

Soldiers are challenged to pass ACFT 2.0 at the Gold Standard.

As Army policy develops in FY21 and beyond, the Army recognizes we have talented Soldiers with special medical concerns or permanent pro les. The Army is committed to maintaining quality Soldiers and will develop medical and personnel policies to support this commitment. Policy recommendations will be reviewed by administrative experts, medical experts, tness experts, senior Army Commanders/Command Sergeants Major, and Army Senior Leaders. Further guidance will be published prior to FY22.

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No adverse administrative actions will be taken against a Soldier for failing the ACFT and a Soldier’s score or comments on performance will not be used administratively during the data collection period.

Source: https://www.army.mil/acft/

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AR and DA PAM 670-1 UPDATES Grooming and Appearance

ALARACT 015/2021 !

Amend para. 3-2a.(3)(c, d, & j) such that long hair ponytails are allowed in utility uniforms when conducting physical training, or wearing tactical equipment such as but not limited to the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) or Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet (CVC).

Panel in favor of recommendation as long as the hair is secured inside the ACU top while conducting tactical training or combat operations. Amend para. 3-4(d) to authorize female Soldiers to wear earrings in the Army Combat Uniform (ACU). This will be optional for the Soldier and not worn in a deployed or field environment.

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40th Chief of Staff of the Army Genera James McConville shares his vision of the Army to Cadets at Texas A&M University during SCONA

Army ROTC Cadets getting familiar with US Weapons

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Air Movement to Camp Swift

Zodiac Boat Training at Brayton Lake

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Lieutenant Anthony Wells 18’

y path to Texas A&M was extremely unconventional. After nearly seven years of service as a 35M (Human Intelligence Collector) in the U.S. Army, I was honorably discharged in October of 2014. I utilized my Post- 9/11 GI Bill, enrolled at Sam Houston State University in the spring of 2015 and completed my basic courses before applying for a transfer to Texas A&M in the Fall of 2016. Upon acceptance to Texas A&M in January of 2017, I had no desire to serve in the Corps and/ or ROTC as I was pursuing a career in Federal Law Enforcement.

possessed not only the intelligence but the passion and values (despite a lack of experience) that I looked for in my superior o cers when I was a young squad leader. It was their energy and support that led me to return to the Army as a Second Lieutenant after graduation in 2018.

2nd Lieutenant Anthony Wells ’18 stands in front

The ROTC cadre at Texas A&M during my time were exemplary gentlemen who were always available for mentorship and guidance. Captain Adam Harpham, Captain Joe Ruohonen, and Sergeant First Class Mike Brown were a few of the leaders who ensured my success while in ROTC and while transitioning from Scholar back to Soldier. I nd myself reaching out to my former cadre on a frequent basis for advice and “how-to”.

Before my rst day of class of his headquarters at Fort Bragg, North Carolina however, I was approached by Josh Sutton 17’, a prior service Army Sergeant who was the current commander of Delta Since graduation and commissioning as a Military Company, Corps of Cadets. Josh essentially was my Intelligence O cer, I have been assigned to 2nd Battalion, “sponsor” as we would call it in the Army. He linked me up 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat with other prior service veterans in D Co., several of Team, 82nd Airborne Division. I see many “Old Ags” that I which were Army ROTC candidates such as Raymond served with on and o the Quad every morning while out Dilworth 18’ and Josh Parramore 17’. These gentleman conducting PT, at a jump, or while conducting business in ensured my successful transition from soldier to scholar the course of our daily activities. The bonds that we while also teaching me the traditions, customs, and the forged on the Quad, in the classroom (and sometimes at everyday “battle rhythm” of an Aggie on the quad. the Dixie Chicken) remind me that no matter where I go in the center of the universe (Ft Bragg), in the Army, or In the Corps and ROTC I found a brotherhood of overseas, that I always have family that I can reach out to. competition and mentorship. I was able to share my I’m a better o cer, a better person, and a better experiences with other cadets but was also extremely paratrooper due to my time at Texas A&M. I look forward motivated by their energy and their dedication to their to any opportunity that allows me to return to Aggieland country. Many times I found myself as a 28 year old cadet as a Captain to motivate future Army ROTC leaders. seeking their expertise as a 21 year old cadet with regards Airborne! All The Way! to mathematics, science, and the arts. These cadets

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Army Cyber Protection Brigade Internship

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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Provide Intelligence Support to Joint Operations (Task Number: 34-CO-3009

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)

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 eight-year 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 parttime in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.

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

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Ms. Tammy Robinson, Human Resource Assistant (HRA) departs Texas A&M University after providing administrative actions that enabled cadets to contract, get scholarship payments, and commissioning. Tammy will be missed.

Whipping Out Welcoming New Cadre Sergeant Nathaniel L. Webb

Newly Transferred Cadets to Army ROTC MS I Class: Andrew Caria

Welcome our newly transferred Cadets to Army ROTC MS II class

Chase Cavines

John Casso

Hayden Hardawa

Daisy Dalat

Jakob Hawkin

Max Hirshman

Takiya Jackso

Kenneth Melod

Emily Lar

Hethyr Moor

Timothy Larso

Collin Warre

Tristan Malezieu

Madison West

Joseph Markl

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Jacob Marti Michael Oketunmb Ryan Rutkowsk Garrett Shor Adam Tat Jaime Torre Connor Willingha Jacob Wilson

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CONGRATULATIONS

The "Good" Bulls Selected for Promotion

Captain Amy Beatty SELECTED FOR MAJOR

Captain Adam Harpham '10 SELECTED FOR MAJOR

Captain Eric Thomas SELECTED FOR MAJOR

MSG Schrimsher SELECTED for Sergeant Major Academy

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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

Combat Water Survival Test

DATE

6 Mar

OPAT Testing

24 Mar

MS IV Staff Ride

26 Mar

ACFT Testing Aggie Ring Day

30 Mar - 8 Apr 9-10 Apr

Sandhurst Competition

11-18 Apr

Spring FTX

15-18 Apr

Dining In Commissioning

23 Apr 14 May