february drop zone 2013
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Air Force ROTC Det 772TRANSCRIPT
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THE DROPZONE
Detachment 772
LEGACY OF LEADERS
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Table of Contents
Field Training Extended
for 2-Year Detachments
- Page 4
Cadet Biography
- Page 6
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Table of Contents
LCDC - Page 8
General Nathan Twining
Quote
- Page 10
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Field Training Extended for 2-Year Detachments
Cadet Third Class Josh Nesbitt
When it comes to field training two
things come to mind and they in-
volve a large amount of yelling, and
unnaturally early mornings. What I
did not think about field training
however, was the idea of going two
weeks early to receive extra instruc-
tion. In my opinion, there is not a
need to send cadets to field training
early. I understand that this is only a two year detachment, but I
feel that the instruction we are given while attending classes
here gives us the adequate knowledge we need to succeed while
at field training. Lieutenant Colonel Dudley does a great job of
instilling in the cadets the characteristics and ideals of being a
leader. It is for that reason, and the fact that even though our
detachment is small it is still more than capable of competing
with other detachments that makes the idea of going to field
training early unnecessary.
As a cadet, I do not want to go to field training to be
taught more about being a leader. I want to go and put what I
have learned into action, and with the guidance of the instruc-
tors at field training to hone those skills and become an asset to
the Air Force. Yes, field training is intimidating and I am sin-
cerely nervous about going, but thinking about being chiseled
into an Airman makes the whole ordeal worth it. Cadets of any
detachment should feel the same way. Field training may be a
lot of work, but the benefits of walking away as an Air Force
officer should outweigh the costs by leaps and bounds.
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I feel that I can even lower the “costs” of going to field
training by preparing prior to going. You do not want to simply
sit around on the sidelines while the game is going on, you
should be jumping into the game head first. Football players do
not just show up to a game and learn the rules and plays on the
spot, no they study and learn as much as they can before that
crucial game so that when the fans start cheering and the lights
come on they can perform at their best. It is up to the cadets to
study the manuals and books they need and to put in the effort
before going. This may not make the physical aspect of field
training any easier, but it would help to ease the nerves and help
make it through.
Airman reading Field Training Manual
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Cadet Biography
Cadet Fourth Class Kelly Linderman
Hello, my name is Kelly Linderman. After graduating Fort
Dorchester High School I went to Trident Technical College for
2 years where I completed my Associates in Arts degree. I am
currently now at The Citadel where I am going to finish out my
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
When I graduated from high school I earned the academic
award for honors. I have also been named to the Dean’s List
every semester for my distinguished academic performance. I
attended a summer camp for Air Force dependents called Teen
Leadership Summit. I have also been involved in many extra-
curricular activities like Habitat for Humanity, Teacher Cadet,
Fort Dorchester soccer team and dance team. My plans with
ROTC are to better myself and the people around me. The rea-
son I joined ROTC was to become a successful leader in the Air
Force.
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For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the truce
means he won't have to proceed with a ground invasion just two
months before he faces reelection. And if it holds, it could fi-
nally provide a respite from the barrage of thousands of rockets
that have paralyzed the lives of southern Israelis for years.
The Israel Defense Forces said it had decimated Hamas'
cache of long-range rockets, killed 30 senior militant operatives
of Hamas and allied groups such as Islamic Jihad, destroyed
hundreds of rocket launchers, and bombed 140 smuggling tun-
nels to Egypt.
(Continue to Pg. 10)
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The Air Force ROTC Detach-
ment 772 of Charleston South-
ern University held to its 26th
Annual Low Country Drill
Competition on 09 February
2013. High school JROTC
units from all over the Low
Country attend in order that
they could compete with su-
preme discipline, precision, and skill in the performance of drill
routines. Over 400 people attended this showing of the 13
competing units for a 1st place trophy of this prestigious compe-
tition.
With an event staff of only 11 cadets, Detachment 772 suc-
cessfully hosted yet another outstanding drill competition. The
team of cadets, lead by Cadet Colonel Chelsie Miller, managed
to make the competition an enjoyable and safe experience by
providing a well- planned day of exciting drill exhibitions. Ca-
det Miller and her team also reached out to other institutions for
the running of this event. The Charleston AFB Honor Guard
and The Citadel’s African
American Society were
enlisted as judges for the
event. Other institutions of
special note include Charles-
ton Southern University,
many JROTC units, and
ABC Trophies.
LCDC
Cadets Miller, Bradshaw, and Webb
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With the enthusiasm, dedica-
tion, and pride of this small
group of cadets, the Detach-
ment was able to raise $2,500
for the Aerospace Club. This
spectacular group of indi-
viduals set aside an entire
weekend, to come together as
one cohesive unit in order to provide the best possible Drill
Competition for these JROTC units. Not only does this event
expose these young men and women to the next level of
ROTC, but it also provides them an opportunity to exhibit
their abilities. This is a unique experience for the cadets of
Detachment 772 as well. For, it provides them the opportunity
to organize a large event, exhibit their core values, and be-
come a better Wingman, Leader, and Warrior. Low Country
Drill Competition provides a network of opportunity for
young JROTC members and Detachment 772 Cadets alike.
Laying the framework for young officers of today, and tomor-
row’s Air Force.
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“If our air forces are never
used, they have achieved their
finest goal.”
-General Nathan Twining