Pershing Rifles Company D-8

First meeting for the Fall candidacy process! Went over P/R history, traditions, and curriculum and taught candidates room clearing Battle Drill 6a. Great start to training for the candidates!!

Another great staff ride and this time following the Battle of Brooklyn!! Thank you to all those who took us around the battle grounds today!

Another summer training feature! Cadet Lavin, a Junior, had a unique opportunity for his summer Army ROTC Training.

What did you do for Army ROTC Training this summer?

This summer I went to Poland through Army ROTC's CULP program. While there I had the opportunity to learn about the Polish culture and their history through visits to the city of Wroclaw, old N**i fortifications and to the Auschwitz concentration camp. I also was able to learn about the polish military by visiting a number of Polish units. I then was able to interact and train with cadets and officers from Poland, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the Czech Republic.

Did you learn anything you would like to share?

We learned about the differences between our respective military's tactics and battle drills and were also introduced to the military decision making process which was presented by the Austrian officers.

Any advice you would like to give to those in ROTC debating summer training?

I urge every contracted cadet to apply for and attend CULP as it was an incredible experience. Seize every opportunity possible to learn and grow and gain knowledge from the differences of others.

Thank you Cadet Lavin for sharing his awesome and unique experience during summer training! We have a lot more members coming back from training and will have more features coming out soon!