THE LANCE Liberty Battalion Army ROTC Newsletter, Spring 2005 www.rotc.neu.edu

Major General Kenneth Hunzeker speaks to Liberty Battalion

A Night To Remember

By Cadet Cameron Hosmer

Liberty Battalion held its annual military ball on February 11th at the Holiday Inn - Brookline. The event familiarizes cadets with the traditions of the Army, while providing a fun-filled, social atmosphere for the hard working cadets. After the couples made their way through the receiving line, the night’s festivities kicked off with the posting of the colors. This was followed by the invocation and the time honored tradition of the toasts, an event in which cadets seated at various tables throughout the hall raise their glasses of sparkling cider and toast the President, soldiers and fellow cadets. After the final toast, the Boston College Drill Team and their Pershing Rifles dazzled the crowd with their choreographed performance. Finally, Liberty

Battalion paid tribute to its MS IV’s who will be commissioned and leave at the end of the semester for their promising careers as 2LTs in the Army. After the last MS IV passed under the salute of the drill team, the servers began distributing the night’s meal. As the couples cleared their palates with the delicious mud pie ice cream cake, CDT Matthew Meloni gave a flawless introduction of the night’s keynote speaker, Major General Kenneth Hunzeker. The Major General gave an excellent speech in which he imparted several lessons he had learned Throughout his career, to the cadets, and especially the soon-to be commissioned MS IV’s. The ceremonial portion of the night closed with a moving benediction from (cont’d page 2)

Page 2 The LANCE – Spring 2005 McGinnis S.J. of Boston College and the retiring of the colors. With the formal part of the night over, couples took to the dance floor where they tried in vain to dance as well as CDT Nicholas Fox. The dancing and socializing lasted for a few hours until CDT Fox’s dance card was

finally exhausted. With the night over, cadets returned to their respective campuses with weary feet, full stomachs, and high spirits from a spectacular night. Finally, special thanks are extended to all cadets and cadre who planned and executed a wonderful night.

Maj. Gen. Hunzeker receiving ancient gun metal CDT Hosmer and his date with Maj. Gen. Hunzeker

Liberty Battalion cadre waiting to get down CDT Fox enjoying a dance with his date

The Adventures of 2nd PLT and Liberty Battalion By Cadet Anthony Calabro

As the two buses, earlier loaded with anxious cadets, headed back to civilization there were two things all cadets were certain of, lots of rain and lots of training. While some of the quality training was cut short due to the inclement weather, Liberty Battalion got its fair share this past weekend on the annual Spring FTX. While the focus of the weekend was to train all cadets in land navigation and STX lanes, special attention was paid to the MSIII cadets. The ‘threes,’ merely months away from the holy grail of LDAC, enjoyed an especially rigorous weekend, as they assumed PLT leadership not only in garrison, but also in the field.

To promote class cohesion and because of the slightly different training standards, the ‘threes’ created their own PLT separate from the rest of the battalion. Lead by threes and made up of threes, 2nd PLT started its long weekend with a brisk road march out to the land navigation course. Consisting of relatively dense woods throughout the terrain, the training area was flanked on the east by a ridgeline while the west was scattered swamps. After being briefed on the layout of the course each MSIII cadet was given 3 hours to locate 5 markers throughout the training area.

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Cadets Prepare for Night Land Navigation

While there was little illumination to help the cadets find the point, due to the technical proficiency of this year’s MSIII class, close to 90% of all cadets found all their respective points. At the conclusion of the night land navigation course 2nd PLT now had an even greater task at hand, setting up a patrol base. A patrol base provides a location to eat, sleep, plan, and operate, because of these functions, learning to quickly and effectively establish one is an invaluable task to have. With the help of the high speed MSIV’s the patrol base was established with few mistakes. Finally, without compromising our tactical bearing 2nd PLT set up 33% security and said goodnight to Day 1 of the FTX. Waking up bright and early at 4:15AM, the MSIII’s were greeted with the much-awaited sound of falling rain. Hardly phased, 2nd PLT gathered its equipment and began its day with another road march back to the barracks. Grateful to get a few minutes indoors and more grateful for a plate full of hot chow 2nd PLT gathered themselves before the long push through Day 2. Looking forward to the full day of STX lanes, Liberty Battalion was reformed and once again marched out to the training area. Split into four squads Liberty Battalion planned each squad to complete 6 rotations of lanes, each led by an MSIII cadet. Each rotation would

be 2 hours long and include missions from squad attack to knocking out a bunker. While each squad was lead by an MSIII, the MSII’s played integral parts of each lane as they often were team leaders and greatly facilitated the completion of each mission. Even as the rain progressively increased in intensity, motivation was always maintained and no training value was lost. Although all cadets’ spirits remained high throughout the day the same could not be said about the temperature, because of this, training was cut short to 4 lanes. In addition, to the disappointment to the MSIII’s, day 2 of night land navigation was cancelled. Not all bad things came of returning back to the barracks. Once again a much welcome hot meal was provided consisting of gourmet pizza. The highlight of the night, however, was the LDAC Informational Class presented by the MSIV’s. Provided with a schedule of each day at LDAC, the MSIII’s were led in detail through the main events of each day. Countless pointers were provided helping to boost all cadet’s confidence for the

Page 4 The LANCE – Spring 2005 upcoming Warrior Forge exercise. Following the presentation, once again Liberty Battalion’s had a much-needed full night of sleep. Up not as bright or early, Liberty Battalion stumbled out of bed at 5:15AM for the start of the final day of the FTX. A light drizzle greeted them as cadets stepped out side, but at this point many were immune to the feeling of being wet. Today’s main event was day land navigation. As the name suggests unlike night land navigation, day land navigation takes place during the day and as such cadets are given 8 points. 2nd PLT was eager, as always, to get out on the course and attack the points. Their eagerness was rewarded not only by another great showing but also after a day and a half of rain the sun finally appeared from behind the clouds. To conclude the weekend’s events, a change of command ceremony was planned, this time with a slight twist. A box was made with Liberty Battalion, 2nd PLT and the MSIV’s stood opposite each other while LTC Nadeau and 1st PLT (MSI-II) closed the box. As LTC Nadeau explained, a cycle is created. The MSI-II’s stand next to the MSIII’s, which they soon will become, while the MSIII’s stare into which they will soon become, MSIV’s on the threshold of their military careers. Although for so much of the weekend Liberty Battalion was split, whether in separate platoons or squads, in the end it became one unit

and the larger picture became clear. So, as each PLT packed up their stuff and took off on their separate ways, with hope each cadet will remember that formation and what it meant.

Cadets hard at work mapping out land nav. points

High Speed Warrior Forge Training By: Cadet Phillip Caputo

MSIIIs taking a break from a long day of Warrior Forge training

MS III year has been the most demanding, physically and mentally of my time here in ROTC. In addition to PT, which we now plan, we also have class three days a week and go on many extra training exercises, called Warrior Forge Exercises, to prepare us for Operation Warrior Forge at LDAC. We go to MS III class three days a week, at BC we are taught by MSG Hollis, MSG Carlin is the MS III instructor at NU. At the start of the semester we spent a considerable amount of time going over the OPORD and Troop Leading Procedures. Once we got the OPORD and

The LANCE – Spring 2005 Page 5 Troop Leading Procedures down, we started putting them into practice by learning the various missions that we will be required to know in STX training. Again repetition was the key, as we continually went over them. MSG Hollis, took some time out and we were also trained in MOUT, how to dismount from a helicopter, and how to call in various types of artillery fire. All the lessons learned were fun, and it was very good to learn these skills, along with the other missions from someone who just got back from Iraq, and is familiar with the way it is currently done in the Army. In addition to class, there was the wonderful Battalion FTX. If you aren’t an MS III, you might be wondering where we were, we were around; we were off doing specialized training. New leadership positions were assigned each day, and we tackled the FLRC, Land Navigation Training, and BIVOUCing in the field in shelter halves. The FLRC is a series of situations that you, as the Squad Leader lead your squad through; whether crossing a minefield, a river or escaping from captivity, each lane challenges you in all the aspects of leadership to see if you can accomplish a near impossible task. The FTX was also our first experience of night land navigation, running through the ashy woods of Camp Edwards with nothing but your red light and a compass to guide you is an intimidating thing to face the first time, but like everything else this year, with practice we’re getting better. Discussing MS III year would not be complete without talking about the Warrior Forge Exercises. These are separate MS III only FTXs where we get out into the field and practice STX and land navigation training. The last one was on Saturday, and we were out in the Field together all day. As I said earlier, land navigation gets easier each time, this course was a little more difficult due to the snow and time pressure put on us by the MS IV’s, succeeding under these conditions can only

lead to excellence at LDAC. The only down part of the day was waiting for it to get dark enough to start the night land navigation course. The day will be remembered by the immortal words of Cadet Tony Calabro, “the day was long and tiring, but in the end, I know it will pay off.”

Cadet Ryan Jones can sum all of our training up, “it’s fun to get out there as a class and do some high speed training.” Although it doesn’t seem like a lot of fun before we go or while we’re doing it, the training value is high, and being out in the field is priceless. So MS I’s and II’s get ready for MS III year, its lots of valuable training, but also lots of fun.

After a lot of mileage, a sock change is in order

MSIII checking over his points with MSG Hollis

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MSIV Commissioning

BC Graduating Cadets: (lt-rt) CDT Christopher Johnson, CDT Patrick Barrett, CDT Matthew Meloni, CDT Timothy Vreeland, CDT Rory McGovern, CDT Michael Carson, CDT Nicholas Fox, CDT Jennifer Chimelski

NU Graduating Cadets: (Back lt-rt) CDT Jeffrey Barrett, CDT John Rimoczy, CDT Joshua Henry, CDT Patrick McGuigan, CDT Cuddy, CDT William Lord (Front lt-rt) CDT Woo Won Chung, CDT Arielle Kalin, CDT Lindsey Murray, CDT Thomas Gould (Not pictured CDT A. Burns, CDT Alexandre Raveau, CDT Kurt Zimmer) Winter Commissionees include CDT Alex Engelson, CDT Shannon Harrington, CDT Mary Laase, CDT Matthew Tina With all the great opportunities that arise for Liberty Battalion Cadets; spring graduation is not always possible. Between CO-OP, extracurricular involvement, CTLT, and specialty schools our Cadets sometimes find the only limitation of opportunity is the amount of hours in a day. This year Liberty Battalion was able to honor four outstanding Cadets at the winter commissioning ceremony. The Headquarters of the Ancient and

Honorable Artillery Company in historic Faneuil Hall, Boston was filled with family and friends who came out to support the young Lieutenants about to embark on their career with the Army. In the smaller winter ceremonies Cadets have the opportunity for a more intimate ceremony focused on the merit of their 4-5 years of hard work as well as inspiring words from those wishing good luck and (cont’d page 11)

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Practice Makes Perfect

CDT Reagor conducts an EPW Search

Importance of Training in a Realistic Setting By: Cadet William Wicks It was six in the morning on Saturday, 26FEB05. Members of BC Company from all MS classes gathered promptly outside of Carney Hall to load into Company vans to go out to Devens RFTA to conduct the third lab this semester related to Squad STX training. The first two labs were held indoors at the Flynn Recreational Complex at BC and taught MSI and MSII cadets the basics of squad tactics used for squad STX. This time, however, the training was much more realistic because an outdoor training area was available for use at Devens. Though BC Co. members had to contend with deep snow, cold temperatures and difficult terrain, the STX lanes were generally conducted well and the conditions afforded good opportunities to MSIII cadets to refine leadership skills in a hands-on tactical setting. All three of the squads had an MSIII squad leader per lane rotation and MSI and MSII cadets filled the roles of individual fire team members and team leaders while observing MSIII leadership and learning tactical points along the way. Each squad rotated through three different STX lanes: a point ambush lane, a bunker knockout lane, and a movement to contact lane. The variety allowed MSIIIs to lead a variety of missions that will be presented out at Warrior Forge and also helped MSIs and MSIIs to gain knowledge of the subtler points of squad STX out in a tactical setting within, obviously very different from a small-scale lab conducted inside either one of NU or BC’s. Ask any MSIII or MSIV with a considerable amount of

ROTC training experience and they’ll tell you that training in a realistic field setting is essential to understanding the practical concepts of squad STX. In learning basic battle drills and putting them to the test, you don’t get an authentic feel for the scope of a squad attack lane or an ambush by lying on the floor of either the Flynn Plex at BC or the Marino Center at NU and yelling “Bang bang!” at the MSIV OPFOR that are only 20 feet away. In addition, you can’t replicate the realistic experiences of the field, like performing a proper leader’s recon in terrain filled with cover and concealment, for example.

CDT Nelson in security

Though it’s difficult to get out into the field regularly, outside of an occasional lab and a semester FTX, (simply due to the fact that both BC and NU are urban schools), practicing STX lanes in an outdoor environment with wooded areas for cover and concealment and challenging terrain features helps to build confidence in MSIII cadets that may or may not be comfortable with squad STX as of yet. The field labs also promote learning within the MSII and MSI classes by having them observe the actions of MSIII squad leaders in a tactical setting and how they respond to changing environments and conditions in a quick and effective manner. Most importantly, the STX labs conducted in the field with experienced cadre and MSIVs serving as TACs allow for MSIII’s actual tactics in the field to be exercised and corrected. As CDT Phil Caputo puts it, “Training out in the field is great because it replicates what we’re going to see at LDAC.

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OPFOR McGovern looking mighty

CDT Collins in charge of his squad

Cadet Vreeland Conducts an AAR

CDTs seem lost in the woods

CDTs secure a road in order to cross

Learning By Doing By: Cadet Frank Moy On any Wednesday morning this past year, Cabot Cage was filled with BDU clad ROTC cadets running and crawling around with rubber M-16s, hurling tennis ball “grenades”, and issuing hand signals to their patrols. To outsiders, this must have appeared, as MSG Carlin so kindly put it, “queer”. But the cadets of Alpha Company know that the weekly labs provide valuable technical, tactical and leadership training that is essential for success as Army officers. The first labs of the year focused on individual technical skills such as searching EPWs, proper low crawl technique, employing claymore mines, and first aid. Toward the middle of the year, the labs started to shift from individual technical to group tactical skills. Subjects taught included troop leading procedures and patrolling techniques. By the end of the year, the technical and tactical skills were combined and put to use during STX lanes. The confined, indoor environment of Cabot Cage

The LANCE – Spring 2005 Page 9 may not have been the ideal location for these STX lanes, but with a little imagination, Alpha Company cadets were in Afghanistan hunting down Bin Laden, or in the deserts of Iraq rooting out insurgents. The key point is that MSIs and IIs gained practical experience with important skills, and the MSIIIs were able to practice briefing and leading these younger cadets. STX lane missions were as varied as conducting point ambushes to knocking out enemy bunkers. All in all, the labs were a critical component of cadets’ ROTC education. The MSIIIs were able to reinforce their knowledge by teaching it to younger cadets. They practiced acting in the leadership roles that they will be performing at Camp. It is far better for these IIIs to make mistakes and learn from them in Cabot cage then at Ft. Lewis. The experienced MSIVs were able to provide feedback and let the underclassmen know what they did right, what they did wrong, and how things are done at LDAC. And the MSIs and IIs were not simply bodies to fill in the squads- they too were able to pick up valuable information and tips as well as get an idea of to expect in the years to come. The labs will surely be a factor in the success that Alpha Company’s camp-bound III’s will experience at Warrior Forge this summer. And

now that the Is and IIs have had a taste of the cool and exciting stuff that’s in store for them in the program, they are highly motivated and hungry for more. HOOAH! Alpha Company truly knows the value of “learning by doing”

CDT Leo maneuvers through the woods

Transitions

By Kathleen DeTeso Back in September I had my first day of PT. I remember walking into the Plex at BC where we were supposed to meet. Throughout the summer I had been confident in my choice to enroll in the army program. I can handle being around males all the time, I kept telling myself. I had spent high school as the lead photographer for the school newspaper; therefore I was always in contact with the athletes of my school. They would joke with and tease me, always urging me to take pictures of them for our sports section. Also, because I was captain of the dance team for my high school I was always talking with the coaches and players for the football and basketball teams. I felt fully comfortable stepping into the mostly male world of the army. This wasn’t my first experience with the army. My father had been the army for over ten years by

the time I was born. My first passport is from when I was born, and as soon as I came into this world my mother flew with me back to Germany where my father was stationed for the time being. The first four years of my life were as an army brat. Our possessions were packed away in storage or boxes for the majority of those years. We moved perhaps seven times before I started kindergarten. I, of course, never really thought about this. During my childhood I just assumed people had been on planes before and had toys from places like Spain. I never planned on joining the army. I came from a family deeply rooted in the military for generations, but it had never occurred to me to follow in their footsteps. I came to that decision when I received my acceptance to BC. So after meeting with Captain Tashiro I found myself

Page 10 The LANCE – Spring 2005 enrolled as a nurse in the Boston College Army ROTC program. So here I was on my first day walking into the Plex in my white tee shirt, black shorts, and running shoes. My father, now back in the army after September 11, had shown me how to do the pushups and sit ups to pass the test. I was confident. I managed to pass the test that first day thanks to the running I had done that summer. But, becoming part of the ROTC crowd wasn’t that easy. I felt anxious, scared even. The guys were so much taller than my 5’3 frame; I wasn’t used to their rowdiness or their jokes. I was silent and kept to myself unless of course I was teased and then I would become overly defensive. Not only that, but every time cadets would say “hooah” I would think to myself “why are they always shouting ‘cool’?” I was excelling in my classes, in training for the ROTC, and as a member of the dance team; still I was worried about my place as a cadet. I didn’t know how to act around the guys. I was spoiled in high school. My guy friends and the jocks of the school never teased me in the ways I was now experiencing. I didn’t realize it, but the cadets were trying, in the way they did for everyone else, to make me a part of the group. Unknowingly, I kept them at bay and clung to the dance team friends I had made in the very beginning of school. And now, I’m beginning my second semester as a cadet. In college, where most of my classes are

lecture style and the teacher doesn’t know your name, I have found a mentor in my cadre. I find myself going to his office to discuss classes and my adjustment to army life even when I don’t have a counseling session. I still get teased (especially when I came back from winter break with a new hair style), but I’ve started finding mentors in the cadets as well. Despite the goofiness, they all possess in one form or another, they all are amazing individuals who are mature and brave enough to become a part of this program. It was when I became sick on our fall FTX that I realized that I was slowly becoming part of the group. The cadets from BC that were in the barracks with me made trips into my room to see me and tell me jokes. I couldn’t help but laugh; despite the migraine and nausea I was experiencing. Don’t get me wrong, I hate getting up early for PT, but there is a connection to the others, one feels those mornings. It starts here in college, the feeling of family, of being there for one another. Slowly but surely I am becoming part of that family. I am opening up in front of the guys and starting to feel more comfortable. I feel less defensive, less scared, in conversations with them. When I’m recruiting incoming freshmen I always get asked what the best part of Army ROTC is. It’s not the free tuition and stipend (as wonderful as those are); it’s the fact that I now have twenty something brothers to help me make the journey into my position of an army nurse.

Drill Team Excellence By: Cadet Ryan Jones If you’re ever walking through Boston College’s Conte Forum on an ordinary weeknight, don’t be alarmed if you see a small group of people with vintage World War II M1 Garand rifles performing synchronized, choreographed movements; this is just the BC Army ROTC Drill Squad. Each year, all cadets interested in working to become drill and ceremony experts may volunteer for the Drill Squad. Every cadet understands the implications of volunteering: hours of rigorous practice, at least one

nerve-racking performance, but a newfound sense of discipline and appreciation for the US Army. When one thinks of the Army, tradition is one of the first words that comes to mind. Drill and ceremony is one of these oldest traditions. While “D&C” serves the practical purpose of marching a formation of soldiers from point A to point B, over the years it has become much more traditional than that. Every individual movement a soldier makes while in formation has been made by thousands of soldiers before him. The result is

a measured, crisp, precise movement.

The LANCE – Spring 2005 Page 11 the BC Drill Squad practices advanced drill and ceremony. This means that we combine marching with complicated rifle movements that are performed in silent cadence. Moving silently in a choreographed manner requires enormous amounts of planning, concentration and discipline. “Working intensely in a squad-sized group to make a drill routine come together is very satisfying when you know that the end result looks good to your target audience,” said cadet in charge of the drill team, CDT Bill Wicks (BC’06), “It really helps to build your confidence and trust in your peers as well.” The routine is first developed by the senior members of the drill team, then taught to younger cadets and rehearsed for one to two hours per day during the month before the actual performance. This year’s routine was displayed at the Liberty Battalion Military Ball. You don’t have to be on the Drill Squad to be a part of the Army traditions or D&C. Every cadet at Boston College is required to be in the color guard at a BC basketball or football game. Presenting the colors during the national anthem is a ceremonial aspect of the Army, and the respect and dignity are the same as in drilling. Occasionally, Boston College is called upon to do the color guard on an even bigger stage, such as before Boston Celtics or Red Sox games. “It’s an honor for BC to be represented at those big games,” said CDT Jonathan Wellemeyer who is the cadet in charge of all color guards, “and it’s really satisfying to teach younger cadets the meaning of wearing a uniform and the pride involved with bearing the colors.” Through both D&C cadets learn that when you are in uniform doing something with so much tradition you are representing your school, the Army, and your country, and this is the most important lesson of all.

Spring FTX: MSI Perspective By: Cadet Sean MacDonald FTX: 1st PLT Friday: After arriving at the base, the MSIs were paired with other MSIs and an MSIV or cadre member. The supervisor was responsible for making sure the MSIs properly located the

checkpoints and grid coordinates. After doing so, the groups set out to find the points during night land navigation. The MSIs called upon their knowledge of coordinate locating and pace counting learned at past STXs and FTXs and in the classroom with MSG Peters. Once on the course, the MSIs gained real-world experience navigating; learning to use attack points to perpendicularly bisect points from the road. Saturday: MSIs were assigned to be OPFOR groups and were told what to wear and went to their assigned spots. Most MSIs agree the clothing we were told to wear and bring was not sufficient for the weather. We were told not to bring ponchos or any wet weather gear so needless to say we were drenched in the heavy rain. Once at our assigned spots, it was out job to work without MSIVs to set up a defensive position and wait for an attack. Once the attack came, we acted as insurgents and tried to repeal the attackers. After we were inevitably over run, we took part in the AAR and offered constructive criticism and support to aid the MSIIIs in their training for Warrior Forge. After a long and arduous day out in the cold and rain, we did some D&C and then ate dinner, which was followed by a movie and much needed sleep. Sunday: Breaking into land nav groups, each MSI was given an MSI or II to partner with and an MSIV or cadre member to do day land nav. Given eight points to map and locate within five hours, there was no problem for any of the groups to complete the mission. Most groups were able to find the majority of points very quickly as we had become more proficient from out experience on Friday night.

MSIV (cont. from p. 6) Godspeed. The Artillery Company gives Liberty Battalion the opportunity to utilize their facility, the third oldest chartered military organization in the World, and the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. Located on the fourth floor of Faneuil Hall, the Company boasts one of the finest military museums in the United States. The first Captain of the Company was Robert Keayne whose home was on the corner of State and Washington Street. Keayne had been a member of the Honorable Artillery Company of London. In his will he left, to the Town of Boston, the land at the head of State Street

Page 12 The LANCE – Spring 2005 land at the head of State Street for a Town House; together with money to build it, providing a room in the House for an Armory. The gift was accepted and since 1746 the Company Armory has been the upper floor of Faneuil Hall. Each year on June Day the first Monday in June the Company reenacts the drumhead election on Boston Common. Ballots are collected from members of the company in attendance and are placed upon the drumhead. The Captain Commanding, and the First and Second Lieutenants tender their commissions to the Governor of the Commonwealth. New officers then receive their commissions. The Color Guard carrying the National Flag, Flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Boston Flag, Centennial Flag, National Prisoner of War of Flag and the Flag of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts are in attendance at June Day at all official functions of the Company. Be sure to come down and support the Army’s newest 2LT’s in the coming weeks, as BC & NU MSIV Cadets get ready to graduate!

CDT Murray Speaks in Front of MOH Recipient

By: CDT Lindsey Murray In mid December 2004 Cadet Lindsey Murray was given the honor of speaking in front of Medal of Honor recipient, the head of veterans affairs in the metro-Boston area. Her speech was in front of the Boston Transportation Authority in downtown Boston. The audience was made up of veterans, reservists, national guardsman and their families. The speech she gave was to be directed to veterans and their contributions to society. Following the speech she received a plaque from the director of the event to thank her for her participation. She said the experience was humbling. So many people were thankful for her contributions and willingness to serve, but in reality they were the ones that deserved to be thanked.

SITREP from Korea By: CDT Erin Baker 2LT Emily Moore has reported back from Korea and her life as an Army Officer. Currently, she is serving as the Evacuation Platoon Leader with a

Forward Support Medical Company, supporting 2ID’s First Brigade Combat Team. Although the Second Brigade Combat Team has been in Iraq since September, 2LT Moore and her platoon are not slotted for rotation at this time. Her platoon focuses on its training mission in order to prepare for potential attack by the North Koreans or by deployment in support other missions. Some of her training so far has consisted of traveling to the field to set up medical tents, participating in drivers training along various routes and terrain, and practicing treatment and evacuation of real-world casualties. 2LT Moore is getting along well with her soldiers and learning more and more about a new culture and new way of life every day. It was not a surprise when she said, “My soldiers have motivated me to learn all that I can about my job and to appreciate everything that I have in life,” because motivation is something that 2LT Moore always carried with her. She has left a lasting impression on the members in the Northeastern University and Boston College ROTC Army program and leaves us, as future leaders, with this to look forward to: “I have learned the importance of the terms, ‘When duty calls’, ‘Self sacrifice’, and the significance of the final line of the Soldiers Creed: ‘I am the guardian of freedom and the American way of life: I am an American Soldier.’” ~2LT Moore

Saying Goodbye: John Frederick By: Patrick McGuigan

The LANCE – Spring 2005 Page 13 After enduring three different PMS’s and steadfastly serving the Liberty Battalion for the past six years, John Fredrick has decided to “hang it up” and “pack it in” as he heads to a far hotter and sunnier, Arizona. However, retirement for Mr. Fredrick will not be an easy thing, he will begin a new struggle within his life, and one that he knew would come but never look foreword to leaving the army. Come this summer Mr. Fredrick will walk away from the military after some 27 years or honorable and noble service to a country that has a special place in his heart. When asked what will be the hardest thing about leaving Liberty Battalion, Mr. Fredrick replied without hesitation “the hardest thing will be leaving the one thing that I love the most, the military.” Mr. John Fredrick enjoyed coming to work everyday, never once had the feeling that he didn’t want to be here. Some of the things he loved most about working within Liberty battalion were the experience he was able to gain from being around the officer and NCO core as well as the program, keeping him close to what he loves most, the military. He pointed out that throughout his six years here; he has seen the program grow to new heights. He noted that the participation in the program has steadily grown over time. Recruiting has intensified to the point of BBQ’s and rock walls in the spring and most importantly he mentions that the quality of cadets throughout the program has enormously gotten better. Mr. Fredrick gave insight into what was his favorite and best part of his job, which he states was, “watching cadets come in as freshman and grow into seniors.” He very much enjoyed watching cadets mature during their time in the program. With cadets continually growing as both people and future leaders, witnesses so many cadets reach the pinnacle of their growth, getting commissioned. With that said I believe, as well as many others in the Liberty Battalion that one of the reasons why Mr. Fredrick was asked so many times to give a first salute wasn’t because he has been here the longest but rather and more importantly it was because he is so highly regarded and admired by all the cadets. If there was one thing Mr. Fredrick would like to leave all feature lieutenants, and that is to stay

focused. He goes on to say that it is a very exciting time to be making the transition into the army and that the path chosen should not be taken lightly. To always take care of your soldiers because that is what will earn you respect. In closing, Mr. Fredrick has blessed the Liberty Battalion with his presence for six years and come next September his presence will no longer be felt. However the impression and legacy that Mr. John Fredrick has left with the Liberty Battalion will always be felt. On speaking behalf of all the cadets from the Liberty Battalion, we would like to thank you for everything you have provided for us.

Editor’s Closing Remarks Written By: Cadet Patrick Barrett As another year passes, we look back at the year that was 2004-2005. In September, wide-eyed teenagers joined the program and now have been transformed into promising cadets. Former MSIIs made the transition to MSIII and inherited an armful of responsibility, which would help prepare them from the quickly approaching LDAC. The MSIVs, fresh off their own LDAC experiences, assumed leadership of the battalion and planned the ROTC training events, all the while fretting about the branch selections. This semester’s arduous training proved to be a challenge; one that Liberty Battalion would dive into headfirst. From labs in three feet of snow to FTXs in the pouring rain, cadets received valuable experience and training. The Military Ball and Awards Ceremony provided an opportunity for BC Co. and NU Co. to bond as one battalion and familiarize cadets with long-standing Army traditions. As this year sets and another looms on the horizon, I would like to take the opportunity to bid the MSIVs farewell and good luck in their future endeavors. For MIIIs, you have all been well trained and we expect you to come back from Warrior Forge fully qualified. Next year, take the torch from this year’s seniors and continue the tradition of excellence. MSIIs, next year will be your year of intense training. Absorb as much information from your mentors as possible and remember to have fun. MSIs, help the MSIIs in their leadership positions next year because you will

Page 14 The LANCE – Spring 2005 be in their shoes in a blink of an eye. Also, make sure the new freshmen are well integrated into the program. Finally, I would like to thank the Liberty Battalion cadre who have supported and prodded us

MSIVs to achieve our goals and become proficient Army officers. Without their help and understanding, we never would have been successful.

NU ROTC ALUMNI

1955 Barbeau, Joseph E. Caggiano, Ben A. Gallant, John (Jack) A. 1956 Fennell Jr., George R. 1957 Berestecky, Boreslaw P. 1959 Childs, Leo M. Crowley, Harold S. 1960 Perham, Whitman 1961 Finnegan, Neal 1962 Blasé, James W. Fitzgerald, John W. Mallion, Richard J. Tragakis, Christopher Troup, Emile 1963 Cademartori, James A. Caggiano, Robert L. Grant, Charles Curran, Rich Lantery, Harry E. Levanson, Joel Malkasian, Mark D. Martinack, Robert Mason, George Power, John R. Sabbey, John Sawyer, David R. Wenners, Ed Zollo, Bill 1964 Brainard, Stephen P. Craig, Randy Hull, Douglas Kaduboski, Stephen P. Madden, John 1965

Christo, Dennis V. Guinane, John J. Upton, Kevin M. 1966 Pearse, William D. 1967 Slicer, James (Sarge) Szathmary, Phillip A. 1968 Daley, Cameron H. Liddell, Robert J. Maloney, William J. Sullivan Sr., Brian 1969 Altersitz, Larry A. Fahey, William A. Guttell, Stephen M. 1970 Colangelo, Anthony R. 1972 Curtin, Dave 1973 Desmond, Thomas Madden, John V. 1975 Barruzzi, Sylvio P. Cooper, Joseph P. 1978 Hutchins, Paul D. 1984 Kestle, Daniel R. Nash, James C. 1991 Haefner, John W. Pabis, James M. 2000 Degraff, Christopher Gourley, Donald Quinn, John Smiley, David Taylor, Brendan 2001 Aguiar, Jennifer

Caruso, Adam Gifford, Stephen Kennedy, Thomas Ludwig, Thomas Oliva, Ammilee Signori, Michael Youngs, Raymond 2002 Henderson, David Kendall, James McDonald, Marc McKenna, Gregory Pesce, Jessica A. Portnoy, Eric Tuozzolo, Karen 2003 Corey, Travis Dittami, Christopher Karahalis, Alexander Magliocca, John McQuade, Sean Pabon, Manuel Pepp, Juliana 2004 Bourque, Brian Gilmore, Erin Gross, Samuel Harmeyer, Jurik Kirby, Lisa M. Lennon, Ryan Lightford, Natasha Loughnan, Richie L. McDonagh, Anthony Moore, Emily Morgan, Jason Szmyt, Derek 2005 Engelson, Alex Harrington (Wiley) Laase, Mary Tina, Matthew Gallant, John Heffernan, Richard

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The LANCE is an unofficial publication authorized under the provisions of AR 360-1 and published twice a year by the cadets of the Liberty Battalion. The Liberty Battalion is composed of students from several campuses including Northeastern University, Boston College, Berkley School of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, Suffolk University and the Wentworth Institute of Technology. To contribute a story to The LANCE, contact the Commanding Officer at 335A Huntington Avenue, Northeastern University, (617) 373-2372. Visit us on the Web at www.rotc.neu.edu.

Cadet Editor: Patrick Barrett Cadre Advisor: CPT Ben Randazzo 2LT Raux