ROTC?gives cadets local and global opportunities
Jessica?Komoroski, Editor-in-Chief
Issue date: 12/4/09 Section: Campus News
Many colleges throughout the United States, including Bryant University, offer a Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) which is a college-based program meant to develop officers in branches of the U.S. Armed forces. Bryant currently has twelve students enrolled in its ROTC program, which focuses on training in military tactics, leadership development, and interpersonal skills.
Geoffrey Ensby '10, a senior ROTC cadet, has been enrolled in the program since his freshman year. Ensby was first interested in the program because his father had been in the Air Force for 18 ½ years. Since enrolling in the program, Ensby has been able to take part in experiences he would have never had the opportunity to participate in otherwise; for example last summer, he spent four weeks shadowing an officer in South Korea. The experience, he said, was unlike any other.
This past September, Ensby received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross. In order for a Cadet to be considered for the Legion of Valor award, they must be a junior nominated by their Dean and Military Science Instructor and be in the top 25 percent of Cadets who have demonstrated officer potential. Ensby has demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. With a GPA over 3.9, Ensby is a Business Administration major with a double concentration in Finance and Applied Statistics. He is a member of the leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa and part of the Executive Committee of the Archway Investment Fund.
He said some of the greatest benefits of being a cadet include the opportunity to meet many people, the availability of advice from professionals, and the support for training and graduate school. Additionally, he noted that the flexibility of the program allows cadets to choose a path after college that is best for them; the option is there to either be active or remain part time with the National Guard, as Ensby plans to do in Boston after graduation.
In the month of December, ROTC cadets will be participating in a number of events on Bryant's campus. This past Wednesday, December 4, the Patriot Battalion held a training session on Bryant's campus. Some of the sessions the cadets took part in included simulated combat situations and asking questions of students. On December 11, the Patriot Battalion will conduct its annual Army-Navy Football Game run. The run begins at 6:30 a.m. outside the Unistructure and, during the run, the cadets make a stop at President and Kati Machtley's house. The cadets are encouraged to wear black and gold in support of the Army or blue and gold in support of the Navy throughout the day.
Freshmen and sophomores, as well as upperclassmen, are welcome to enroll at any point during their college career.
Students who are interested in enrolling in the ROTC program should speak to MAJ Tucker Shosh or CPT Geoffery Farrell, or contact the ROTC office in the basement of the Koffler Communications Complex and at rotc@bryant.edu.
Geoffrey Ensby '10, a senior ROTC cadet, has been enrolled in the program since his freshman year. Ensby was first interested in the program because his father had been in the Air Force for 18 ½ years. Since enrolling in the program, Ensby has been able to take part in experiences he would have never had the opportunity to participate in otherwise; for example last summer, he spent four weeks shadowing an officer in South Korea. The experience, he said, was unlike any other.
This past September, Ensby received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross. In order for a Cadet to be considered for the Legion of Valor award, they must be a junior nominated by their Dean and Military Science Instructor and be in the top 25 percent of Cadets who have demonstrated officer potential. Ensby has demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. With a GPA over 3.9, Ensby is a Business Administration major with a double concentration in Finance and Applied Statistics. He is a member of the leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa and part of the Executive Committee of the Archway Investment Fund.
He said some of the greatest benefits of being a cadet include the opportunity to meet many people, the availability of advice from professionals, and the support for training and graduate school. Additionally, he noted that the flexibility of the program allows cadets to choose a path after college that is best for them; the option is there to either be active or remain part time with the National Guard, as Ensby plans to do in Boston after graduation.
In the month of December, ROTC cadets will be participating in a number of events on Bryant's campus. This past Wednesday, December 4, the Patriot Battalion held a training session on Bryant's campus. Some of the sessions the cadets took part in included simulated combat situations and asking questions of students. On December 11, the Patriot Battalion will conduct its annual Army-Navy Football Game run. The run begins at 6:30 a.m. outside the Unistructure and, during the run, the cadets make a stop at President and Kati Machtley's house. The cadets are encouraged to wear black and gold in support of the Army or blue and gold in support of the Navy throughout the day.
Freshmen and sophomores, as well as upperclassmen, are welcome to enroll at any point during their college career.
Students who are interested in enrolling in the ROTC program should speak to MAJ Tucker Shosh or CPT Geoffery Farrell, or contact the ROTC office in the basement of the Koffler Communications Complex and at rotc@bryant.edu.
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