Just heard from DS that the spring FTX has been cancelled for all MSI's and MSII's at his school. Anyone else heard similar news? Budget cuts?
It probably depends on transportation costs. Some Battalions have to travel to conduct FTX. Cutting out a bus by not taking the basic course cadets may be a choice some Battalions have to make. This shouldn't shock or worry anyone. It's the times we are living in. That's why you should choose a school like Clarkson that has all their training resources within close proximity!!!
just curious where... the local Boyscout field? I think I know the answer but wanted you to reveal that.That's why you should choose a school like Clarkson that has all their training resources within close proximity!!!
Not sure what a Boyscout field is. We have a chunk of woods on the backside of campus that we can do STX and land nav on. We also have two pieces of land (Stone Valley and Seven Springs/High Flats) within a 20 minute drive that allow the same. We have a building that we can use to replicate a Barracks environment. And we have a local Reserve unit that supports our training with OPFOR and training aids. In the last 7 years we've hosted other schools 5 of 7 years, and traveled to Camp Ethan Allen in Vermont the other two years. We do have Fort Drum within an hours drive, but don't usually go there for FTX. (totally shameless plug, but gotta do it since we are a well kept secret).
(Even more shameless plug)
Last Spring's FTX was in Hawaii.
This Spring our MSIIIs and MSIVs are doing a staff ride in Europe.
So how does an old man like me sign up for ROTC at your school. Sounds like you have some great opportunities.
We have a GS9 position becoming available.