Inside this issue:

RIP Week 1

Color Guard 1

November Labs 2

48 Fallen 48 Found 2

Veterans Day Parade 3

Wildcat battalion newsletter

NOVEMBER 2017

The KSU

Army ROTC

Color Guard

performing

at the

K-State vs.

Iowa State

game.

RECONDO

RECONDO Company conducts RECONDO Indoctrination Program (RIP) Week - Candidates are

evaluated in 6 different events that test their physical and mental strengths. Event examples are

Ranger Physical Fitness Test, Written Exam, Ruck March, and Land Navigation. At the end of the

week, only candidates who pass all 6 events are given the title of "RECONDO Instructor." This se-

mester Cadets Weiner, Vitols, Rodman, Padgett, Neal, and Happy participated in RIP. Cadets Vi-

tols, Happy, and Weiner passed all 6 events and are now 3 of 11 RECONDO Instructors in the KSU

Army ROTC program.

Cadets Visit Lee Elementary School

Cadets had the opportunity to visit a local

elementary school during their awards ceremony.

They conducted a presentation about the

importance of respect and awarded certificates of

excellence to select students.

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November Labs

48 Fallen 48 Found

Cadets are instructed on Basic Rifle Marksmanship and Weapons Familiarization to prepare them for

Advanced Camp and marksmanship qualification. Cadets received hands on training with the M4 rifle, the

M240 Medium Machine Gun and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

Additionally, this month Cadets received information that will benefit them throughout their Army career.

Mr. Scott Dietrich of the KSU Kinesiology Department demonstrated proper stretching and recovery methods.

Representatives from the Fort Riley Wellness Center taught a class on nutrition and hydration. Instructors

also demonstrated proper weighting lifting techniques and tips for APFT preparation. Overall this lab

equipped Cadets with an understanding of how to adequately take care of their bodies through various

methods.

Historian, Jed Dunham, a former student-athlete at Kansas State University spoke to Cadets and told the

story of the 48 Fallen 48 Found. This project began with Mr. Dunham’s return visit 3 years ago to K-

State Memorial Stadium. It has since developed into the remarkable project, 48 Fallen 48 Found, to

honor World War I Veterans from Kansas State University. He has traveled across the United States

visiting the graves of these brave men and continues to share their stories and a part of history that was

once forgotten.

Veterans Day Parade

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Cadet of the Month

Upcoming Events:

• Joint Awards Ceremony

• December Commissioning

Ceremony

MSI Cadet

Vitols, was

awarded a

certificate for his

outstanding

performance at

the November

Cadet of the

Month Board

The Wildcat Battalion supported the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan Kansas. This parade is the State’s

largest celebration of service. It is sponsored by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition who work in partnership

with KSU ROTC, Fort Riley, the USO, and many other organizations to showcase the parade and show

support and remembrance to our Veterans. This year was the 25th Annual Parade and the 100th Anniversary

of the Big Red One. This was a great event for the community and the Wildcat Battalion to be a part of.

Distinguished Guests

The Wildcat Battalion

had the honor of hosting

COL McRae and CSM

Clary, the Commander

and Command Sergeant

Major of the 3rd ROTC