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Above: Battalion Commander Cdt. Lopez, Joshua, speaking with MSIII onwhat is expected of them during the semester after the first record APFT of
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Welcome Back: NewSemester, New Leadership
Battalion APFT.
Conducted the first Army
Physical Fitness Test.
Taino Warriors,
Were off to a fantastic beginning to the 2013-2014
School Year and the Military Science Program!!! I see
motivated, dedicated, and spirited Cadets across all MS
Levels and at all campuses. I am very impressed and
challenge each of you to push yourself and your peers to
achieve all the standards across the board.APFT, Land
Nav, CWST, and Military Science Classes. I also
encourage those whom are good at English to begin
peer study groups in order to assist those who are
struggling with the ECLT and OPI examinations. True
leadership is engaged leadershipin other words,
helping those who need assistance in specific areas
especially English!!! Remember, success is determined
by improving yourself one day at a time, ever so
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First Step: Contracted Cadets
Ten new contracted cadets. 5
CWST/DNC
First Lab of the semester 6
Campus Corner
Community Service 7
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Army Values
(Continuation Page 1) Welcome Back.
LoyaltyBear true faithand allegiance to the U.S.
Constitution, the Army,
your unit and otherSoldiers.
DutyFulfill yourobligations.
RespectTreat people asthey should be treated.
Selfless ServicePut thewelfare of the nation, theArmy, and your
subordinates before your
own.
Honor Live up to all theArmy values.
Integrity Do whats
right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage Facefear, danger, or adversity
[physical or moral].
slightly, so by the end your ROTC journey you have exceeded
your own expectations.
Overall, I am very pleased with your effort thus far thissemester. You rocked the Cadet APFT. The event was wellorganized and executed, which displays the excellent planningeffort by the MSIV Cadet Leadership. Way to go! I do see roomfor improvement for the APFT, so continue to participate andexecute a challenging fitness program in order to improve yourAPFT scores.
You also did a phenomenal job at the recent CWST. Thisevent was absolutely well organized and supremely efficient. Icould tell most individuals had a great time, which is alwaysgreat to see. I appreciate the level of planning from Cadets andCadre, as this event built spirit de corps for the whole program.Of course, the event culminated with the Taino-Warrior BBQ,highlighting your hard work thus far in the program.
Stay focused and lead by example Taino-Warriors!
Eric R. HanesLTC, AVCommanding
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On 15th August, Taino-WarriorsBattalion acquired a new Battalion
Commander, c/LTC Lopez Joshua, from
Metro Company. c/LTC Lopez joined
the USAR in 2010. During his time as an
enlisted Soldier, he understood that an
officer could make a difference in others.
In August 2012 he decided to join the
ROTC as an MSIII. Lopez saidSeeking information, let me see that the
program offers you the opportunity to
interact with others with many different points of view, backgrounds
and personalities. Interacting with others is what challenges you to
develop yourself as a leader, overcoming many challenges and
adapting to different situations.
Message for the Battalion:
I expect from the MSIIIs to go through all of the obstacles
that they will encounter during the year with confidence. I want
them to take advantage of the program and the experiences it
provides them, to develop themselves in a way that it helps them to
handle every situation without hesitation. I want MSIII, to show that
even with deficiencies they can be the best in what they do, if they
put a bit of effort into it.
My biggest advice for all the MS Levels will be, it does
not matter where you are, always do what is right and conduct
yourself as a professional and a leader. Do not do anything to
impress others, do them to impress yourself and always be a true
leader. People will always know when you are true to them and true
to yourself. Always give 100% in all you do, and do not let anyone
tell you what you can or cannot do. I wish you the best during this
learning experience and your careers.
Joshua Lopez
c/LTC, BN
Commander
Chain ofCommand
Our Cadet BattalionCommander: Demonstrating
Leadership.
Executive Officer.
c/MAJ Diaz, Francheska
Command Sargent Major.
c/CSM Rivera, Karen
S1: Personnel.
c/CPT Flores, Ramiro
S2: Intel/Plans.c/CPT Marrero, Angel
S3: Plans/Orders.
c/MAJ Peralta, Miguel
S4: Supply
c/CPT Roman, Erwin
S5: Fundraising/Store.
c/CPT Rodriguez,
Gerarldo
S6: Public Affair.
c/CPT Olmos, Maria
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Cadets preforming the Sit-
Up Event as cadre
supervise. Over 70 cadets
from seven satellite
Universities participated.
This past Sept. 13th, Taino-WarriorsBattalion conducted the first record Army
Physical Fitness Test (APFT) at the
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
Campus Track.Over 70 cadets from seven satellite
Universities participated, and the majority
of these cadets are in the running to be
contracted. These cadets are in the Advance
Course, MSIII, something in which they
worked hard to become.
These cadets spent weeks training for
this event. Which consist of three events:
2min Push-ups, 2min Sit-up and a 2-mile
Run to set a time according to their scale.
This test determines there strength and
physical condition, what a true leader
should maintain.
Lieutenant Colonel Hanes, who has
just arrived as the battalions new Professor
Military Science(PMS), also participated in
the APFT alongside the cadets which
First Battalion Army Physical Fitness Test of Fall 2013:Setting the Standard.
motivated the cadets to push harder and run
faster. LTC Hanes shown great initiative
and leadership by taking the APFT
alongside the cadets, thats the kind of
leader that we need and need to become.
There is high expectation for this year
in Taino-Warriors Battalion, especially MSIII
be ready for this year, next stop will be
Warrior Forge.
Cadets during the 2 Mile Run event.
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Seven out of the ten
cadets in the position of
attention ready to
swear-in to become
contracted cadets.
On Sept 19, 2013, ten cadets fromdifferent campus pledge to becomecontacted cadets in the Army ROTC. Thesecadets during the summer 2013 participatedin the Leadership Training Course (LTC).
LTC is four weeks of intense
classroom and field training held in thesummer at Fort Knox, KY. This course is anaccelerated version of the two years ofleadership development training thatCadets receives in the Basic Course.
Ten cadets take the first step.These ten cadets went through this
rigorous training, whish made them qualifyfor an enrollment in the Army ROTCAdvanced Course on there campus thatprovided them with two years of collegeremaining of graduating (Undergrad orgraduate).
This is a proud moment in the life ofa cadet. This when they take the first stepinto becoming an Army Officer.
Ten cadets after taking theoath. This is a proud
moment of a cadets life.
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Taino-Warriors woke up early in the morning of
Friday Sept. 20, to being the semester with the first Lab of thesemester, Combat Water Survival Training (CWST), at theSan Juan Natatorium.
Cadet from all different levels attended the Lab as partof there training into becoming future Army officers.
CWST is designed to reduce the fear of water, createself-confidence and develop the ability to survive inenvironments with water during missions.
The various events were tested the 10 minute swim, 25meter rifle swim, don and ditch, tread water, and lastly 5meter drop.
Although some cadets had great fear of water, andweak swimming skills, most of them had a remedial trainingto learn the basic of swimming and the ability to conquer their fear of water.
There was a great amount of cadets that passed with flying colors.
After the CWST, cadres and MIVs, introduced all MS levels on the basic Drill andCeremony skill which is essential in the military life.
Welcome BBQ was also conducted after the events; awards were given out by the PMS, tothe cadets with Most Outstanding Success in the Army ROTC last semester.
Left, Right, Left. Water Survival.
Top Right: Cadetconducting 5 meter drop.Left: Cadets conducting
Drill ceremony
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Bayamon Company assign for a mission of communityservice at Punta Salinas Beach, Toa Baja on Sept 14.
The purpose was to pick up trasharound the beach to maintain a clean
healthy environment. Also to participate
on the International coasts cleaning day
helping out the community.
There were a total of 20 bags full
of trash and other material like mini
fridge, tires and large objects that were
taken by the maintenance personnel thatwork in the area.
Campus Corner
Rio & UNE Company joined forces at Ocean Park Beachin order to serve the community bye cleaning the beach.
Majority of the visible perimeter of the beach was cleared
of previous debris and trash. The results were around 15 trash
bags were filled.
The companies presence attracted the attention of armed
forces members who took interest on our
efforts to reach out to the community.
Civilian that were present, that
morning were very much grateful for theeffort of giving back to the communities.
Company Commander from Rio,
c/CPT Guzman, Rafael said Further
opportunities will come to fruition thanks to
this day actions.
Rio & UNE
Company
Bayamon
Company
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CreditsWriter & Edit: c/CPT. Olmos, MariaWriter: c/MSG. Carrasquillo, AngelPhotos: Cdt. Lugo, Magdiel
The military training was established
and government aid authorized at the
University of Puerto Rico on February 5,1910. This work was established and
carried on by four different officers, Major
E.P. Lawton, Lieutenants Bates Tucker, P.
Gilbreth and Rafael Bird, commanding for
various periods until March 9, 1919 when
the then Infantry Unit of the Reserve
Officers Training Corps was Authorized,
reorganizing the Military Department and
making it a more vital part of the
University life and training.
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