FTX Fall 2012

This past weekend, our cadets headed out to Camp Ripley, MN for a four day FTX (20SEPT12-23SEPT12).  Starting right off the bus they conducted Day and Night LandNav.  The next day they conducted STX lanes, where each MSIII had the opportunity to lead a squad in either an attack, ambush, RECON or Movement to Contact mission.  Saturday, cadets completed BRM (Basic Rifle Marksmanship) by zeroing their rifles and qualifying on a pop-up target range by hitting at least 23 out of 40 targets.  Following BRM, each MSIII had the chance to lead a team sized squad in a FLRC (Field Leader's Reaction Course) lane.  Once all training was complete, the cadets were treated to a pizza party before heading home early Sunday morning.  It was a full weekend of training and we are looking forward to our next training event.

Welcome!

South Dakota State Army ROTC now has a blog! Keep up on the cadets by following our posts! Coming up next week is the Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX).  Also, keep your eyes posted on the Collegian for stories on our cadets sent abroad this summer! Until next time, stay motivated!!!