Wildcat Battalion Cadets spent their summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky attending Cadet Summer

Training. Three Cadets attended basic camp, which is designed to introduce Cadets to Army life

and leadership training. Twenty-three Cadets attended advanced camp which is designed to train

Cadets to Army standards, develop leadership, and evaluate officer potential through light

infantry tactics. 30% of KSU Cadets earned an Outstanding Rating which is limited to the Top

15% of Cadets; 61% of KSU Cadets earned evaluations of either Outstanding or Excellent.

Standout performers include Cadet Seeger who earned the RECONDO Badge which is awarded

to less than 1% of Cadets in the Nation. He also ranked #1 out of 600 Cadets in his Regiment.

Cadet Summer Training (CST)

Inside this issue:

CST 1

Welcome Back BBQ 2

CULP 2

Welcome Back Lab 2

History Run 3

Upcoming Events 3

Wildcat battalion newsletter

AUGUST 2017

“I think the success of our Cadets is validation of the

program here at K-State. Our program leverages many

internal and external sources to provide Cadets with

every opportunity to succeed – I believe our cadre are

dedicated professionals with vast experience to pass

on, our partners at Fort Riley support us with

mentorship opportunities and world class training

facilities, and the local community provides a support

structure that benefits and nurtures the values of

selfless service and duty we try to impart on our

Cadets. Ultimately, we try to challenge our Cadets but

are focused on doing the simple things well.”

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Welcome Back Barbecue

Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program (CULP)

The Battalion held Zero Week training to welcome returning Cadets and introduced new Cadets to the

program. The day was filled with food, fun and vital information for parents and new

Cadets from the cadre. A parent and Cadet orientation was held that focused on providing parents and

Cadets with an introduction to Army ROTC as well as provided information to aid in the transition from

high school to college and the ROTC program.

Kansas State Army ROTC Cadets had the opportunity to participate in CULP this summer. These

opportunities expose them to everyday life in different cultures and intensifies language study. This aids in

the training of commissioned officers who possess the right combination of language and cultural skills.

Cadet Fullerton and Cadet Campbell

conducting the oath of enlistment

MSIV Cadets Whiteman and Frazier traveled to Latvia

and participated in NATO oriented missions

MSIII Cadet Lindsey on his CULP trip to Senegal

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History Run

Welcome Back Lab

The Wildcat Battalion held a Welcome Back Lab to begin the Fall semester. The lab primarily focused on

welcoming new Cadets and building comradery within the Battalion. Cadets played flicker ball, ultimate

football, volleyball, and kickball. The Commander’s Cup was at stake with the top teams earning points

for their Company to win the Commander’s Cup at the end of the school year.

Upcoming Events

• Fall FTX

• Army Ten Miler

The Battalion conducted their annual history run around Kansas State University campus. Cadets paid

tribute and remembered the military members who served the United States of America and honored

those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Kansas State Army ROTC history dates back

to 1863 when the University was founded. From the start of WWI to present day, approximately three-

hundred and thirty-five KSU students and alumni were called to duty and were either killed in action or

missing in action.