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Field Training, twenty eight days in Maxwell AFB is where skills learned during ROTC and leadership is
put to the test. The Field Training Preparation cadets, have been getting ready all year in the hopes ofnot only making it to field training, but also performing to the best of their ability at while there.
Field Training Perspective From Cadet Brin
Was field training what you expected it to becoming from field training preparation year?In some ways it was what I expected. By design,
however, there is no way that you can ever be fully
prepared for Field Training. You will always encountersituations that you did not expect, and that is whereflexibility is important.
What were your favorite parts/ least favoriteparts?
My favorite part of Field Training was getting mail, building
a strong relationship with my flight members, and ofcourse chow time! My least favorite part was being away
from home for such a long period of time and not being
able to communicate with family and friends besideswriting letters.
What was the most challenging/easy?The most challenging part of Field Training for mepersonally was breaking out of my comfort zone and beingconfident in my abilities to lead others. I didn't think that
anything was easy. Everything at Field Training offerssome kind of challenge to learn from and overcome.
Is there anything you would like to say or anyadvice to the cadets going to field trainingthis summer?Field Training will be one of the hardest experiences ofyour life. When you get to a point when you think can't go
any farther, just recall all the reasons why you made the
commitment to be a United States Air Force Officer, and itwill get you through the tough times.
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The Drill Team traveled to Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute on April 6th to
compete in a drill meet with over ten
other detachments.
The Drill Team placed 1st in flight
inspection, 2nd in squad basic, 3rd in
color guard, and 3rd in flight standard.
Marching is taught and practiced during Lead Lab, but some
cadets carry on their drill education through the Drill Team.According to Cadet Smyth, During Drill, we learn how to marchand perform drill maneuvers, complete inspections, perform color
guards and it requires you to be very well versed at warriorknowledge. While being a part of Drill team requires effort and
Friday nights from1700 to 1900, the benefits are worth it. Beingon the drill team has made me a better cadet overall and helpedme in improving my time management and ability to handlestressful situations.
My most memorable experience on the drill team was during myfirst semester of ROTC when we had to compete in the RPI Drill
competition. Although the nerves and the pressure were high, wecame back with 4 first place trophies.
Marching is an interesting aspect of military culture; it is a tradition that is integrated into modern
forces. Marching is often seen at parades and large sporting events, but it serves other purposes. Most
armies and forces employ drill as a way to teach discipline, increase the mobility of troops, and toprepare troops for battle. It is a military tradition that continues on in Lead Lab as well as drill meets.
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On Saturday April 6th, I visited an Air National Guard Base in
Orange Ct. At the base, cadets from AFROTC Detachment
from Yale and UConn detachment 115 were received by Major
Sorrentino and Colonel Merino who briefed us on the training
exercise taking place at the base, the Air Battle Manager Job,
and cyber space careers. After being briefed on the careers,
we were given the opportunity to see the 'boxes' that the
ABM's work in, the radar, and the systems used to set up data
links and networks.
While it was interesting learning about the career of Air
Battle Manager and the technology involved with the cyber
space field of the Air Force, to me it was more fascinating
listening to the personal stories and experiences Major
Sorrentino, Colonel Merino, and Colonel Manning had to offer.
I could easily learn about air battle managers through the Air
Force websites, yet listening to Major Sorrentino talk about it
in person gave much more depth to the career. It was also
great to see that while Major Sorrentino, Colonel Manning,and Colonel Merino each have different experiences and
different jobs; they all still share the same enthusiasm for the
Air Force and its mission.
Cadet Erhard agrees with me that this trip was a positive
experience, I really liked the visit because it was the rare
opportunity to see firsthand what our lives and career will
look like after we commission. It was a great experience to
talk to some other officers and enlisted to learn what it is liketo be in the Air Force. I look forward to future visits with
more cadets.
Major Sorrentinos advice to live by:
Always do right and you will never do wrong.
Know your people.
Train your replacement.
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After three years, the
Connecticut Cup has traveled
back up to the fourth floor. Air
Force ROTC won 34-6 against
Army on April 20, 2013 thanks
to the efforts on the field,
practices during physical
training, the organizationefforts of Cadet Thomsen, and
the great turnout of
supporting cadets.
Congratulations
Captain Iadarola, or
should we say
Major Iadarola.
On May 11th, the
Commissioning ceremony
will take place and some of
Detachment 115 will become
officers in the United States
Air Force. Congratulations
to these seniors!Congratulations to the Field Training Preparation
Cadets. Your hard work and dedication to this program
has paid off as every single one of you is headed to Field
Training this summer. Go put what youve learned touse!
The retirement ceremony for Lieutenant
Colonel Perry is on May 3rd. Thank you Colonel
Perry for everything you have done for this
nation, this detachment, and all of the cadets.