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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.