What You Get Out of Cadets is What You Put into it - My Experience The night that I first joined army cadets. It was early September of 2013, and the sun was just beginning to set when our car pulled up in front of Cartier Square Drill Hall, the home of the 2784 Governor General's Foot Guards Cadets Corps. My heart raced from a mix of nervousness and excitement when I threw open the car door and took my first steps towards the looming building in front of me. The drill hall itself was extraordinary; two tower-like structures flanked a red brick building with windows extending across the walls. Passing through the main set of doors, there were over three dozen smiling cadets I didn’t recognize. Each cadet was dressed similarly in linden green collared shirts and dark green dress pants. But the more senior cadets had sashes and fancy black forage caps. I remember one senior cadet told all of us about his experiences at summer camp. Everyone laughed as he spoke animatedly about what he claimed to be ‘The best summer of his life’. He ended his speech with a phrase: What you get out of cadets is what you put into it. At first, I didn’t think much about his last sentence. I was too busy learning complicated new movements in a rectangular platoon formation. But soon enough, I heard the phrase again: “What you get out of cadets is what you put into …show more content…
The cadet motto is acer acerpori, meaning ‘As the Maple, so the Sapling’. Regardless, there must have been an important reason that I kept hearing the same phrase. As weeks passed and I familiarized myself more with the cadet culture, I began to wonder, how can I get more involved in this program, and how can I get the most out of it? Almost as quickly as I asked, I found the answer; Orienteering tryouts had begun. However, I has no idea what orienteering was! I asked the red stars for guidance, and they were extremely supportive and made me promise to come to next week's
Captain O’Hara – US Navy and Captain Luxon – USMC, plan to train Sailors and former Soldiers, Marines was in full swing. The first class, all Sailors, was set to graduate from the Navy’s Advance Combat Course. After a brief stint in the field with the Marines they would be returned to the school to take over the training of the Sailors. The first class of prior service Soldiers and Marines had three more weeks of training to go through, although they started at the same time, their knowledge of infantry skills and tactics was far greater than what was needed by the Navy.
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the Eagle Battalion’s 5th annual Military Ball. This program is something that has changed several people lives including myself. Most people who sign up for JROTC don't see how much it has change their life into they are viewed differently by people in their life. Each year, we succeed as a whole group and ; sharing our leadership skills with our friends and get to experience new positions each year. I’ve always want to be Battalion Commander but never would I have thought I would have grown to be the person I am today. There are some hard days where nothing would going right but I rely on my fellow cadets to help me get through it. But throughout the year and even now, I continue to grow as
What it means to me, to be a R.O.T.C. Junior Cadet at Pryor Middle School. Being a R.O.T.C Junior Cadet means a whole lot to me, as it has been my lifelong dream to serve in the United States Military. A R.O.T.C Junior Cadet should demonstrate qualities of loyalty and patriotism, dependability and good character, obedience to discipline, and leadership abilities. It is important to show loyalty because loyalty builds character and reliability in a person. Being able to understand and exert discipline is also important in order to be successful.
Moreover , over the course of a cadets time in a Service Academy, he or she will be greatly challenged whether academically in the classes the cadet takes, or physically in the various forms of training that a cadet will take part in. If I attend a Service Academy , I expect to encounter challenges that will force me to adapt in order to overcome them. Physically, I expect to improve due rigorous activity. Academically, I expect to overcome mental barriers to succeed. I wish to attend a Service Academy so I can become an officer who is no stranger to
What had initially started as a source of enlisted recruits and officer candidates, evolved into a broad program devoted to the moral, physical and educational advancement of its cadets. The program has retained its rigid structure and goal of infusing in its student cadets a sense of discipline and order through its growth. JROTC today has become a source of structure in the lives of its cadets, contrasting greatly with its original purpose. JROTC today has become a vital facet in the lives of its cadets. JROTC has become, in and of itself, a source of broad opportunities for leadership and enrichment. The program is similar to a school inside of another school. JROTC teaches its cadets moral, social and practical skills, many of which are not covered in the common school curriculum. The JROTC curriculum ranges from life-saving to negotiation skills, both of which are of indispensable use to cadets in their future regardless of the unique path that they elect to take. JROTC also possesses a macrocosm worth of special teams. Ranging from Color Guard to JLAB Leadership Bowl, to Cyber Patriot, each of these teams cater to the different bits of intelligence, strengths, and interests that every cadet undoubtedly possesses. JROTC also contains an enormity of opportunities which are available to be seized by each and every cadet. Ranging from meeting Major Generals in command of a plethora of troops to assisting with the
The student delegates were hosted by cadets in the Barracks (dorms), closely witnessing their daily routine. We soon discovered that each cadet had an incredible passion for their education and service to the country. One host cadet, who had been adopted by American parents at the age of four from China, wanted to repay the nation with her service, claiming that she would not be where she is had she not been adopted. Others had family histories of military service. We realized that every second the cadets spent at West Point was already a form of service to the nation, which they were aware and proud
“I enjoy living in Colorado and seeing the cadets succeed and grow, (10x)” “I enjoy the location,” “Not having to deploying because in my previous AFSC I was constantly leaving my family,” “Influencing future leaders (3),” “Working with cadets,” “Interacting with cadets (10x),” “Everyday is not the same old story,” “Teaching cadets to appreciate NCOs,” “NCLS programs are fantastic,” “Not being micromanaged and AOCs are treated like CCs to make decisions,” “Shaping cadets into better leaders,” “Interaction with cadets and seeing them develop leadership skills,” “Watching cadets grow from freshman to the time they graduate,” “Interaction with 4 degrees specifically because they are more open to feedback,” “The people and working with my boss and the bosses boss,” “I like the job because it is different,” “I like taking care of my enlisted and FGOs,” “Taking care of my
What this means to me reading up on this is that i need to stop worrying so much about performing physically and expecting it to carry me through my military career and start becoming proficient in all areas and applying myself in areas that might not mean so much to me, or that i don't understand. Also i think i've learned that i need to stop relying on my own knowledge and start becoming a sponge to those who have been in longer than i, and when i am told to do something take it or not to do something to take it to heart and not do it again because it not only comes with punishment but also loss of credibility of those who are in charge of me. Credibility and trust are essential when working with a team of men like we do everyday, so i am going to try my best to be the best and most professional soldier i can be even when no one is looking.
As the Army transitions from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the organization is well served to take a long look in the mirror. After ten plus years of deployments, our combat tested warriors are sure to possess more than enough valuable knowledge to reinforce and improve upon our status as a profession. A TRADOC published paper explains “to be a professional is to understand, embrace, and competently practice the expertise of the profession.” I believe the profession of arms exists and there are many components that reinforce this argument. Among these components, initial entry training and institutional learning, shared values, and a monopoly on our mission are three of the most important tenants. All Soldiers must graduate
Being a cadet has helped me in so many ways. It has given me more confidence, more involvement in my community, more purpose, and more social, leadership, and communication skills. It has allowed me to be the best person I can
Once completed, each student selects serving in an officer’s capacity as active duty in a designated National Guard or Reserves units respectively. In the final analysis, graduating early with a commission can provide several advantages. Among those advances service time useful for promotions and retirement. Eligibility for the Early Commissioning program may also vary slightly among the five institutions or change over time per Army standards. They would include prerequisite academic admission standards and maintaining academic eligibility once enrolled as well as required military and leadership training during a student’s tenure. A student cadet’s curriculum consists of regular classroom instruction and physical training conducted throughout
With this insight, I found that every participant to be likable on some level and was able to see that the program increased the cadets strength of their character and their resolve. The documentary covers the support the program supplies for its participants through the various exercises, counseling sessions, classes and work opportunities. The program offers each of these benefits at different phases. The documentary presents each participant in a way that it is difficult not to find some way to relate to each of them and to even care for them or their sense of purpose.
“My squadron performs well on graded event and inspections. We have a good atmosphere, cadets who believe they are doing well have developed this behavior in the last year. They mimic that operationally every semester,” “Empowering cadets to work solutions and problems on their own,” “Cadet chain of command, they understand the military side. Squadron adapts to changes well, the cadets keep squadron clean, hallways and the morale is good,” “I started the academic
An honorable man has the ability to respond well to conflict whilst maintaining their own integrity and character. To develop this, West Point has introduced the cadets to positions of leadership, accountability, and responsibility which do not exist elsewhere. The soldier they've become is humble, yet courageous, built upon this foundation of integrity and of honor. The academies will prepare me for my military career by exposing me to challenging situations and diverse people, refining those traits of a leader in the process. Soldiers are regularly with different people and cultures; the virtue of diversity is vital to ensuring success. I am eager to add my own piece to an academy and to truly become the honorable man I can be proud
When I scheduled a tour at Virginia Tech, I already knew it was where I wanted to go, but there was more to learn about the school than I expected. While walking around the beautiful campus, the tour guide stopped at the War Memorial Court and briefly explained the Corps of Cadets. This was something I was compelled to learn more about. One of the most attractive and unique aspects of the program is the ability for Cadets to be immersed in a military environment while still enjoying the full range of opportunities a large public university provides. The Corps can offer me academic aid and advice, life coaching, valuable lessons from superiors and guest speakers, and camaraderie among peers. I would be honored to be a part of an organization that has trained so many service men and women for our nation’s defense. I will be proud to show my respect for our country and honor those who have served through ceremonial events and military courtesies. The Cadet way of life will allow me to strengthen my skills in leadership, discipline, and