ISSUE: 03 NOV 2011 THE ARETÉ NEWS STRIKING KNOWLEDGE TO CADETS WITHIN THE 49ER BATTALION In This Issue: The New Army APFT 1 ASBP Blood Drive 2 Q and A with CDT Goold About the ASBP Organization Update 3 Ranger CO Competes Pictures from this year s event Fall FTX at FT Jackson 4 FTX Recap with CDT Acosta Fall FTX action shots Upcoming Events 5 APFT Studs (October 2011) PT Information Around the Battalion 6 Intramural Sports Registration Flag Football Update Ask a MS IV The New Army APFT: The first to the PT test since its inception in 1980 stem from a nearly yearlong effort by Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, deputy commanding general for initial military training, and Frank Palkoska, director of the Army Physical Fitness School. He and a team of 16 fitness and nutrition experts have built a new test centered on five events: 60-yard shuttle run 1-minute rower Standing long jump 1-minute push-up 1½-mile run Since 1980, the U.S. Army has assessed physical aptitude through the Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT. Commonly known as the "PT Test," Soldiers are required to complete three events: two-minutes of push-ups, twominutes of sit-ups, and a two-mile run. "The goal is to align the training and the tests with tasks that Soldiers have to perform on the battlefield so that the commander has a better tool to measure preparedness and can guide training for the unit," said Palkoska. Following the establishment of standards and a thorough review, likely lasting through the summer, the tests can then be approved for Army-wide execution. Implementing the new tests is the final step in the Soldier Athlete initiative to better prepare Soldiers for strenuous training and the challenges of full-spectrum operations. 1
49ER BN S BLOOD DRIVE FOR TROOPS: Proudly brought to you by: Scabbard & Blade Question and answer With Cadet Goold of Scabbard & Blade: Q: Who is putting on the Blood drive? A: The local chapter of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade, a collegiate military honor society, at UNCC is hosting the Armed Services Blood Program for the blood drive, a organization within the Department of Defense that collects and distributes donated blood to service members and families who are in need of it because of injuries or illnesses. Q: How is this company different from the Red Cross? A: ASBP differentiates from the Red Cross in that it is a DoD affiliate that collects the blood and goes directly to our service members deployed or stateside, and those in need. Q: When and where is this event going to located? A: The Scabbard & Blade hosted ASBP blood drive will be held at Memorial hall on the 18th of November from 1000 until 1800. Q: What is your goal for the event? A: We have not set an exact goal amount but it is our intent to get as many donations as possible, wishfully thinking to the point in which they cannot store anymore or run out of room. About ASBP: The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) plays a key role in providing quality blood products for Service members and their families in both peace and war. As a joint operation among the military services (Army, Navy, Air Force), the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process, store, distribute, and transfuse blood worldwide. Since its inception over 50 years ago, the ASBP has collected nearly 5,000,000 units of blood to support United States military members. Save a Life C/CPT Goold is the Commander of the Scabbard & Blade Organization GIVE BLOOD 2
Ranger Challenge Competition: Many in the 49er BN never saw the Ranger Company as they gave up 3 hours out of their day to prepare for the event held at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. Called the most demanding intercollegiate contact in the country, ROTC members team up by school to match stamina, determination, and military skills. Ranger Challenge is a grueling, nonstop competition nick named Fifteen hours of Pain designed to provide the ultimate physical and mental challenge to our cadets. UNC Charlotte s 10-person team met with other Army ROTC Departments across the Mid-West. These finalists truly represent the best Army ROTC has to offer with an average PT score of 310. Our 49er Ranger Company participated in this and gave a valiant effort to compete in some of the following skills: The WARRIOR SPIRIT What Ranger Challenge is all about Orienteering Army Physical Fitness Test One-Rope Bridge Hand Grenade Assault Course Rifle Qualification Weapon Assembly/Disassembly Patrolling 10K Road March The Warrior Spirit - That s what Ranger Challenge is all about. Teams leave Ranger Challenge with strong bonds, sharp skills, and a definite feeling of pride and accomplishment. 3
Fall FTX at Fort Jackson FTX Recap With CDT Acosta This past weekend at the FTX was informative and my STO was very knowledgeable about lanes. He took every moment to teach us quality information that he learned from his LDAC experiences. I can speak for the MS III class by saying we feel more confident about briefing an OPORD and carrying out a STX lane. I was also very appreciative of the hot chow considering the inclement weather. Best FTX by far in my 3 years here. Good to go!? CDT Acosta is now completing his 3 rd year with the 49er BN 4
. UPCOMING EVENTS: November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 1 2 3 BDE Nurse --- Visit 4 --------------> 5 Winthrop Preview Day Crazy Mudder 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Panther s Game 14 15 APFT (MS I,II, III s) 16 APFT (MS IV s) 17 18 ASBP Blood Drive 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 Lab 3 UNCC Explore 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Physical Training Schedule: Required PT- Monday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Remedial PT- Tuesdays and Fridays Calendar Legend: Mandatory Training Event Ranger Challenge Event Pershing Rifles Event Fundraiser Event Misc Event Formation will be at 0545 in the grass by the Belk Gym until further notice. *If you can t make a day of PT notify your class instructor 12 hours ahead of time **If you re broken show your profile to COC 12 hours before the next PT session APFT Studs as of October 2011: MSI: Lambert (286) and Weaver (281) MSII: Nylund (286) and Lundy (285) MSIII: Murray (313) and Hartsell (313) MSIV: Ferguson (332) and Young (286)
INTRAMURAL SPORTS Registration Dates: Middle School Games 11/7 11/14 5v5 Basketball 12/12 1/9 XTREME Dodge ball 12/12 1/9 Cadets dress in their best costume for Halloween PT Ask a MS IV Question and Answer with Cadet Hiegel Q: How does the 49er training compare to the LDAC assessments? A: The 49er BN s pre-ldac training has been very extensive, efficient, and effective. All together, it has prepared us well, but it s on you to go the extra step. *To register, sign up at the intramural sports page at http://recservices.uncc.edu/intramurals_registration.htm Flag Football: The 49er BN s football team displays determination as they show up and complete every game. Still looking for their first win, they play at 2100 every Sunday at the new intramural fields. Q: What extra step would you say is needed? A: Going the extra mile includes being able to brief a comprehensive STX/Patrolling OPORD, willing to conduct physical training on your own time, and practice land navigation with respect to knowing and trusting your pace count. Also, everything that you ever need to know to receive that S is written in the TACSOC, it is your job to know this inside and out. You shouldn t settle for the S, if you want that E then these extra steps will help. Q: What was your favorite part of LDAC? A: CULP or Culture awareness day was definitely a fun day. Here we learned about the cultures of the people who live in Atropia. It was interesting to learn about a different culture and how they carry out their everyday life. Cadet Hiegel is now entering his MS IV year as PAO underneath the S6 after completing LDAC this past summer. CDT Van Buren is the director of Intramural Sports: mvanbur2@uncc.edu (703) 593-4059 6