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Official Horned Frog Battalion Newsletter Volume 05, Issue 02 January 2015

In this issue: Fall Commissioning

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Freshman Experience

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Cadet of the Semester

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December 2014 Commissioning

Shout-out to SFC Garrison p. 3 Intramurals

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Fall LTX

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Nursing Gala

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Dining In

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APFT Results

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Scholarship Info

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Left to Right: 2LT Jamie Dowd, 2LT Paul Cheng, 2LT Chad Durant

The Horned Frog Battalion is pleased to announce that the United States Army has just received 3 newly commissioned Lieutenants. 2LT Jamie Dowd (left) majored in nursing and received an active duty commission in the Army Nurse Corps. 2LT Dowd aspires to be a critical care nurse. 2LT Paul Cheng (center) also majored in nursing, but is going a different route in the Army. 2LT Cheng was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Texas Army National Guard. He plans to attend ranger school and one day become a special forces officer. 2LT Chad Durant (right) majored in Geography and was commissioned as an officer in the Texas Army National Guard as a quartermaster officer. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the TCU Army ROTC program. Army ROTC wishes you great success in your futures as Army Officers.

The “Cadet of the Semester” award has returned! Two selected cadets from each Military Science Class (MSI-MSIII) were chosen to sit in front of a board and battle it out for the title of “Cadet of the Semester.”

A Freshman Experience

CDT Troy Marshall on his first semester in Army ROTC: “ROTC has been a great experience so far. Not only is it constructive, it has also been enjoyable.”

We are proud to announce the Fall 2014 Cadet of the Semester…

CDT Coy Machac is an MSII cadet. He is a sophomore Pre-Business major from Springtown, Texas.

Overall, cadets enjoyed the opportunity to compete against each other: “I think it’s a good addition to ROTC… I’m very competitive and it’s a good title to compete for.” -CDT Alex Ghoziel

CDT Ethan Cannefax: “I thought it was a great introduction into the ROTC program and I’m excited to see what else is in store.”

Shout-out to SFC Garrison

TCU Football goes 11-1 this year and defeated ‘Ole Miss in the 2014 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 42-3

TCU football BIG XII Champions

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Every year as cadets commission, they have to decide whether they want to assess Active Duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. SFC Garrison is the TCU Army ROTC National Guard Recruiter and has advocated for many cadets to receive National Guard scholarships, along with the opportunity to serve as a multi-faceted “Simultaneous Membership Program” cadet. The dual-program allows cadets to drill with the Army National Guard once a month with pay, stay in the TCU Army ROTC program, and go to school. SFC Garrison deserves recognition for running operations of this dual program for the past four years, as he has worked hard to provide for all of the cadets. We thank SFC Garrison for everything he’s done and we appreciate who he is and what he stands for. Be blessed in your future endeavors and continue to do your country a great service by guiding young leaders to be successful.

Great Job!

FALL INTRAMURAL SPORTS

(Football): 6-2

The 64th HFB flag football team made it to the Semi-finals in the TCU intramural flag football tournament. With the help of cadets and cadre they were able to not only defeat the number one seed, but go the furthest any team in Army ROTC has gone in the tournament. They showed what teamwork can do on the field, and were able to pull off incredible feats. It has definitely been a fun season and congrats on a job well done!

(Volleyball): 1-3

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FALL LTX Every semester the HFB conducts intense and challenging field training that allows cadets to learn new skills and practice their leadership abilities. This year the 64th HFB held their first LTX (Leadership Training Exercise) located on TCU’s campus. The battalion spent an entire Saturday conducting training in such areas as first aid, one-rope bridges, and grenade tossing. This diversity in training was a great success and we look forward to conducting more of the same kind of training next semester and on into the future.

Congratulations to the MSIII LTX MVCL (“Most Valuable Cadet Leader”) CDT Joseph Medina!

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TCU ARMY ROTC Nursing Gala Nursing Gala Photos

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The TCU Harris College of Nursing and Army ROTC celebrated 50 years of producing Frog-Strong Army nurse corps officers at the “Golden Anniversary Gala.” Cadet nurses, current nursing students, cadre, and professors from Harris College were all invited to celebrate the relationship between the two programs. For 50 years, Army ROTC has been working alongside the faculty of the Harris College of Nursing and we thank TCU for being flexible and continuing to accommodate the ROTC program. Without you, the military would not be able to create such competent and ambitious nurse leaders to serve and represent America around the world.

Special thanks to COL Nicole Kerkenbush for being our guest speaker 6

2014 Dining IN

A special thank you to the President of the Mess, LTC Randall and Mr. Vice, Cadet Kory Norris for hosting the 2014 Dining In and providing quality entertainment for all who attended.

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The Army ROTC Dining In is held in the fall semester of each academic year to foster comradery and esprit de corps. The dinner stays true to the traditional format with the creation of the “Grog.” TCU’s Grog bowl is made up of miscellaneous ingredients that represent all the different branches of the Army. One of the most anticipated traditions of Army ROTC at TCU is the skit that the juniors script and perform at the conclusion of diner. The skit is intended to roast the seniors, all in good fun of course!

Record APFT Results

The Record Army Physical Fitness Test is taken twice each semester to measure a cadet’s physical readiness and act as an indicator for how they can improve and stay in accordance with Army Regulation 600-9. Cadets have to conduct as many push-ups and sit-ups as possible in two minute intervals, followed by a timed two-mile run. You must meet the standard based on age and gender for each event to pass the APFT every semester. Physical fitness is the Army’s way of ensuring America’s Soldiers are ready to answer the call to duty at a moment’s notice and perform their duties at the highest levels.

The next APFT will be a diagnostic on February 24th. Diagnostic APFTs act as practice tests and are held to give cadets an early indicator of the areas they need to improve on before the record APFT at the end of each semester.

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UPCOMING EVENTS February 9-10: Combat Water Survival Test February 24-25: Diagnostic APFT February 28: Cowtown Marathon March 7-15: AUSA Normandy Staff Ride April 2: Awards Ceremony April 17-19: JLTX April 24: Military Ball May 8: Commissioning

Checklist for Scholarship Eligibility:       

U.S. citizen Less than age 31 the year of commissioning Current GPA of at least 2.5 High school diploma or equivalent 920 or higher on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (minus writing scores) Meet physical standards Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

For more information contact: Mr. Eddie Smith (LTC, USAR) Scholarship & Enrollment Officer (817) 257-6461 [email protected]

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