This morning’s PT session was divided into several stations of exercises. At the sound of Regimental Intramural Officer 1/C Relle’s new train horn, Cadre would run to the next station.
Cadre took turns at each station practicing motivating each other hoping to find their voice and confidence for Orientation.
Cadre practicing their marching on the Parade field. It’s essential they are the best of the best in order to set the example for the incoming Cadet Candidates.
Following a meeting led by Regimental Operations Officer, 1/C Molloy, regarding conduct senior staff rushed their squad leaders out of Admiral’s Hall and began treating them as if they were Cadet Candidates. This exercise was a complete surprise to the squad leaders and was meant to make them more aware of the affect they have on the CCs. This act would continue for the rest of the day.
After quickly getting dressed into their Classroom Blacks, squad leaders were lined up along the waterfront and prepared for a mock patio. Patio is a staple of orientation in which Cadet Candidates are quizzed by the Regimental Stuff on their youngie knowledge.
For patio, the squad leaders of each company was marched before the top leaders of the regiment. Their every move was criticized as they did their best to recite the very knowledge their Cadet Candidates will be expected to memorize in orientation.
After a quick meal, the Cadre had the pleasure of attending a presentation on leadership given by Captain Russ Webster an expert in Crisis Leadership, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management. Throughout his career, Captain Webster worked in the Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA. He even acted as Incident Commander for both the 1999 JFK, Jr., and Egypt Air 990 air crashes. Captain Webster’s provided the Cadre with his first hand experiences with servant leadership. Key points were the importance of communication, empathy, and understanding the skills of your team.
Reinvigorated the squad leaders took to the baseball and football fields to further refine their marching. Still receiving the Cadet Candidate treatment.