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Northern Michigan University Army ROTC Overview . PMS: LTC Kyle Rambo SMI: MSG Dan Perdue. The Wildcat Battalion . WHATS YOUR DEFINITION OF STRENGTH?. AGENDA . Introductions Purpose Why ROTC? Program Overview Results Mentor Linkup. LTC Kyle Rambo
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Northern Michigan University Army ROTC Overview PMS: LTC Kyle Rambo SMI: MSG Dan Perdue The Wildcat Battalion
AGENDA • Introductions • Purpose • Why ROTC? • Program Overview • Results • Mentor Linkup
LTC Kyle Rambo Professor of Military Science MS IV Instructor MSG Perdue SMI / MS III Instr Master Fitness Trainer Mrs. Stallbaumer DA Civilian Human Resource Asst SFC Wright MS II Instructor Training NCO WO1 Teichman Recruiting / Enrollment Officer Introductions Mrs. Henderson Executive Secretary CPT Hormann MS1 Instructor APMS/XO 1LT Ziffer Gold Bar Recruiter Mr. Evans DA Civilian Supply Tech
MISSION • Battalion Mission: The Wildcat Battalion at Northern Michigan University develops, and commissions Officers who are agile, adaptive and aggressive and ready to lead American Soldiers. • Commander’s Intent: Execute a rigorous program of instruction emphasizing progressive leadership development, personal character and values, interpersonal communications, decision making and lifelong citizenship.
THE PROGRAM • Weekly Training • Physical Training • Lab • Class • Field Training Exercise (FTX) • Basic Rifle Marksmanship • Squad Tactical Exercise • Land Navigation • FT McCoy • Camp Grayling/Alpena
A TYPICAL WEEK FOR ROTC 0630-0730 Physical training 0630-0730 Physical training 0630-0730 Physical training 1100-1250 MS139-01 Class 1300-1450 MS139-03 Class 1300-1450 MS139-04 Class 1500-1650 MS139-02 Class 1500- 1700 ROTC Lab
THE PROGRAM • Volunteering Opportunities • Color Guard • Veteran’s events • Game Ball rappel • Ranger Challenge • Enhanced leadership skills • Team Building • More Physical Training
SUMMER TRAINING RESULTS • 7 Cadets completed Leader Development and Assessment Course at Ft. Lewis, WA • 2 Cadets graduated Air Assault School • 1 Cadet graduated Airborne School • 1 Cadet attended Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) at Korea • 1 Cadet attended the Cultural and Language Program in China • 1 Cadet attended Leader Development Program at West Point, NY
LEADER’S DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT COURSE (LDAC) • To assess • Leadership ability • Basic Soldiering proficiency • Required • In order to commission • To compete for Future position as an officer
LDAC RESULTS • All Cadets received excellent ratings on While in leadership positions • All Cadets exceeded National Average for Physical Fitness and Land Navigation • 7 of 7 Cadets Graduated • One Cadet achieved RECONDO (Exceeded course standard in all events)
SUMMER SCHOOLS • Airborne • 2 Weeks long • 5 Jumps to get qualified • Air Assault • 2 weeks long • 12 Mile foot March to graduate • Cadet Troop Leadership training • Shadow a LT in the real Army • 3-4 weeks long
LEADERS TRAINING COURSE • NMU sent one Cadet to Leaders Training Course (LTC) This is an intense 1 month course to replace MS I and MS II classes • APFT averages = 216/300 • Land Navigation Avg.= 100% Day and Night • Cadet qualified with an M-16 A2 • Cadet Passed Combat Water Survival Test • Achieved an Excellent Leadership assessment
HOW WE SUCCEED… • Academics • Study Groups • Mentors • Strike a Balance • Physical Training • Physically and mentally tough • Life Style Change (fit for life starts now!)
BENEFITS OF ROTC • Personal • Discipline- Task oriented and driven to do the hard right • Fitness- Mentally and physically tough • Leadership- Expect to lead large organizations • Economic • Scholarship- Tuiti0n and fees paid for • $1200 a semester for books • $350 per month stipend • Employment- Guaranteed j0b
TRAIN TO LEAD… …Soldiers, Communities and companies Dignity and Respect Most respected occupation in the country The US Army Officer... A Moral and Ethical ROCK! Is Loyal and Respectful Never wavers in tough times Always puts the mission first and people always! A leader of US Soldiers