Michigan technological universtiy

ARMY ROTC 1^st ARCTIC BATTALION

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSTIY

1400 TOWNSEND DRIVE

HOUGHTON, MI 49931

REPLY TO

ATOW-IMI-MT 14 December 2006

MEMORANDUM FOR 1^st ARCTIC BATTALION CADETS

SUBJECT: 1^ST Arctic Battalion Army ROTC Handbook

1. Welcome to the 1^st Arctic ROTC Battalion headquartered at MTU.

2. The ROTC program prepares students to become commissioned officers in the United States Army active component, the Army Reserve or Army National Guard. The key goals of the program are:

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  to develop leadership skills
  
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  to develop character and inculcate the Army values
  
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  to ingrain in Cadets what an officer should be, know and do
  
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  to encourage academic excellence in the belief that lifelong learning is a key attribute of a leader
  

4. This handbook is a reference for all cadets in the entire ROTC Battalion. While the handbook does not answer all questions, it does address the fundamental aspects of being a successful Army ROTC Cadet. It is in no way a substitution for the numerous Cadet Command regulations, Army regulations and Field Manuals the information contained in this handbook was pulled from. We will continue to update the handbook periodically to keep the information current. Any comments or suggestions regarding the Cadet Handbook should be directed to the battalion’s Senior Military Instructor or the Professor of Military Science.

5. The POC for this memorandum is the undersigned @ 906-487-3436 or dleubank@edu.mtu.

DALLAS L. EUBANKS

Professor of Military Science

1. 
   Army Acronyms………………………………………..93
   
2. 
   APFT Score Charts……………………………………..97
   
3. 
   Setup of the LCE……………………………………….100
   
4. 
   Writing Assessment Cards……………………………..100
   

1. 
   High personal and professional standards of conduct are expected of cadets at all times. This handbook provides the basic information you need to assist you in developing those standards.
   

2. 
   The 1^st Arctic Battalion is made up of Active Army, Active National Guard Cadre, Civilian Staff, students, and cadets enrolled in military science courses. The 1^st Arctic Battalion functions as both an active duty military organization and as an academic department of MTU. Students and cadets enrolled in Military Science make up the 1^st Arctic Battalion. Students become Cadets when they contract with the ROTC program.
   

3. 
   The mission of the 1^st Arctic Battalion is to commission the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the National Guard.
   

4. 
   The Cadre and Staff of the 1^st Arctic Battalion are always available to assist you. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 0900 hours to 1700 hours. If you need assistance or have questions, contact your instructor or see the ROTC Administration Secretary.
   

5. 
   All contracted Cadets are assigned a mailbox located in the basement hallway of the ROTC building in front of the cadet classroom. Mailboxes should be checked before Lab on Thursday.
   

6. 
   The Cadet lounge and computer labs are located in the basement of the ROTC building and are available for any Cadet to use. Inquire with upperclassmen for the lock combination. It is important that when using the Cadet lounge you don’t leave it unsecured.
   

CREEDS/CODES TO LIVE BY

1. 
   Standard of Conduct:
   

2. 
   Cadet Creed
   

I am an Army Cadet. Soon I will take an oath and become an Army Officer committed to defending the values, which make this nation great. Honor is my touchstone. I understand Mission first and People always.

Found in the Soldiers’ Creed, the Warrior Ethos is the fighting spirit of the Soldier. Being a Soldier or Cadet requires us to live this ethos.

3. 
   Soldiers Creed
   

I am an American Soldier.

I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.

I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit.

I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.

I am an expert and I am a professional.

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.

I am an American Soldier.

4. 
   Army Values: