September 2018

BGSU Army ROTC Welcomes Back Cadets On August 21, 2018, new and returning ROTC Cadets gathered for the annual Fighting Falcon Battalion

Family Cookout. The Cadets and their families had the opportunity to meet the new members of the pro-

gram, learn about what ROTC has to offer, and congratulate the newly contracted Cadets. The following

day, Cadets took part in Cadet Orientation, where they learned some of the basics of being a ROTC Cadet

and got to know one another. BGSU Fighting Falcon Battalion welcomes new Cadets and is excited to start

another successful semester!

Cadets Sturgill and Haywood instruct new Cadets on

how to salute properly during Orientation Day.

MAJ Arny gives the Oath of Enlistment to newly contracted Cadets Ken-

dall, Taylor, Lochotzki, Skilton, Klimas, and Hansen during the cookout.

New Cadre Members Excited to Join the Team BGSU Army ROTC would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Cadre. Our new Pro-

fessor of Military Science is Major Arny, a Military Intelligence

Officer. His wife, Sara, and seven children have also made the move

to the Bowling Green area after serving with the 160th Special Op-

erations Airborne Regiment at Fort Campbell, KY. Also joining the

team is Infantry Officer Captain Dieckman. He and his family (wife,

Megan and 1-year old, Nora) moved from his assignment at the

82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. Both are excited to join

the Battalion and help move the program forward. Falcons lead the

way!

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Summer Training

CULP The Cultural Understanding and Leadership

Program (CULP) is a program designed to offer

the opportunity to travel to a foreign country

for up to three weeks. Cadets are exposed to

foreign cultures in order to develop their cul-

tural awareness as well as practice their lan-

guage skills. Building on these attributes helps

to create well rounded future leaders. Despite

being a competitive application process

Fighting Falcon Battalion sent a few of our own

Cadets overseas for this rewarding experience. This year BGSU Army ROTC was lucky enough to send six Cadets to five

different countries. Below are photos featuring our Cadets and the training they experienced in each country.

CDT Jamal Husien, Cabo Verde

CDT David Dunnett, Madagascar CDT Hailey Shields, Cabo Verde

CDT Jarrett Childress, Poland CDT Nevada Todt, Chile

CDT Clay Burkholder, Thailand

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CTLT Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) offers Cadets a unique learning

experience that allows them to work along side Lieutenants in a real

military environment. Cadets are assigned a mentor which they shad-

ow over a three to four week experience.

This Summer, CDT Jacob Williamson attended CTLT in South Korea.

CDT Williamson stayed at a small air based called K-16, which is ten

minutes outside Seoul. CDT Williamson learned about the culture in

the country of South Korea and learned from Army Officers in the avi-

ation field. CDT Williamson saw firsthand what its like to be an Active

Duty Army Officer while deployed, and had the opportunity to fly in

Blackhawk helicopters along with the pilots in Korea.

CDT Williamson poses inside a Blackhawk

helicopter.

CDT Mackenzie Butler (above) attended CTLT with the 20505 PIR

3rd IBCT of the 82nd Airborne Division. CDT Butler participated in

a leadership course called “Leaders University” which is a class-

room-based course focused on creating better leaders in the US

Army. CDT Butler also got to spend some time in the field con-

ducting a night time airfield seizure as well as follow on opera-

tions. While at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, CDT Butler learned elite

level tactics, how to inventory equipment, and how to maintain

the accountability and readiness of important equipment.

CDT Butler sits atop a Humvee at Fort Bragg.

Airborne/ Air Assault Airborne School is a three week course that challenges soldiers both mentally

and physically. Airborne School students learn the skills needed to parachute

safely and effectively from an airplane. Congratulations to CDT Joshua Digman

(pictured below) on earning his Airborne Wings

at Fort Benning, GA.

Air Assault School is ten day course designed to teach students about inser-

tion, evacuation and pathfinder missions. Students learn the techniques of

sling load operations as well as rappelling from various assault helicopters.

Congratulations to CDT Chase Lorenzo (pictured above) on graduating Air As-

sault School in Fort Benning, GA.

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This past Summer, 8,000 cadets from across the country attended

Advanced Camp (AC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Advanced Camp is

one of the last big steps in the process to becoming a Second Lieu-

tenant in the US Army. AC consists of multiple tasks over thirty-

one days that challenge Cadets both physically and mentally.

Tasks include rappelling, completing an obstacle course, perform-

ing field training exercises, rucking multiple foot marches up to

twelve miles, going through the CS Chamber, and passing the Ar-

my Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The Fighting Falcon Battalion was

fortunate enough to have 23 of our own Cadets complete Ad-

vanced Camp. Great work to all!

Cadets Glenn and Keto finish the 12 mile ruck march together with smiles on their faces.

Cadet Steiner shows off his 240B Machine Gun during a field training exercise.

Upcoming Events

30 SEP ROTC Golf Scramble

05-06 OCT Fall FTX

12-13 OCT GAFPB at OU

21 OCT TF Walleye Ranger Challenge

02 NOV BDE Ranger Challenge

9 NOV Military Ball

12 NOV Veteran’s Day, No Classes

21– 23 NOV Thanksgiving Break, No Classes

10– 16 DEC Finals Week

Cadet Earnest smiles with his mother and his niece after graduating Advanced Camp.

Fighting Falcon Battalion

26-27 OCT GAFPB at UT

Cadets Graduate Advanced Camp