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Above: Cadet Acosta during the contracting ceremony. Left: Cadets prepare for the swim event of the Combat Water Survival Test. Sep 14 Edition

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Welcome Back: New Semester, New Leadership

Taíno Warriors,

We’re off to a fantastic beginning to the 2014-2015 School

Year and the Military Science Program! I see motivated,

dedicated, and spirited Cadets across all MS Levels and at all

campuses. I am very impressed by your hard work and

dedication to improving yourselves and each other. I challenge

each of you to push yourself and your peers to achieve all the

standards across the board. The APFT is very near, so be

ready! I expect superior results! The CWST is fast approaching,

so be ready to swim! And don’t forget, we have lots of training

planned at Camp Santiago. Mentally and physically prepare

yourselves now. The year will be over before you know it.

I also encourage those whom are good at English to

begin peer study groups in order to assist those who are

struggling with the ECLT and OPI examinations. You have to

help one another pass the OPI. To do this, set up study groups

Cadet Commander

Welcome Letter

Against all Enemies

Contracting Ceremony

Surviving CWST

Cadet of the Month

Community Service

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Army Values

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organized by those who have already passed the OPI. You can’t

wait to do this, you MUST begin preparing immediately. Success

is determined by improving yourself one day at a time, ever so

slightly, so by the end of your ROTC journey you have exceeded

your own expectations.

Bring a positive attitude and a motivated spirit with you

EACH and EVERY day to ROTC. All in all, you are off to the

beginning of a wonderful journey, so work hard, have fun, and

enjoy the ride! Remember a positive attitude and motivated spirit

changes EVERYTHING! Stay focused and lead by example Taino

Warriors!

Eric R. Hanes

LTC, AV

Professor of Military Science

Loyalty Bear true Faith

and allegiance to the U.S.

Constitution, The Army

your Unit and other

Soldiers.

Duty Fulfill your

obligations.

Respect Treat people as

they should be treated.

Selfless Service Put the

welfare of the Nation,

The Army, and your

Subordinates before your

own.

Integrity Do what’s right

legally and morally.

Personal Courage Face

fear, danger, or adversity

[physical or moral].

Honor Live up to all the

Army Values.

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2014-2013 MSIV Leadership

BN Cadet Commander

C/LTC Cabello, Lireika

BN Cadet NCOIC

C/CSM Albizu, Dominique

BN Cadet XO

C/MAJ Borrero, Jonathan

BN Cadet S-1

C/CPT Quiñones, Victor

BN Cadet S-2

C/CPT Morales, Victor

BN Cadet S-3

C/CPT Oquendo, Miguel BN Cadet S-4

C/CPT Davila, Victor

BN Cadet S-5

C/CPT Sanchez, David

BN Cadet S-6

C/CPT Betancourt, Carlos

Río Company CO

C/CPT Bermudez, Eric

Metro Company CO

C/CPT Velazquez, Mauro

Turabo Company CO

C/CPT Dones

Fajardo Company CO

C/CPT Lugo

UNE Company CO

C/CPT Rojas, Jensen

Bayamon Company CO

C/CPT Perez, Luis

Cayey Company CO

C/CPT Aquino, Ryan

Cadet Commander Welcome Letter

Taíno Warriors, My main expectation for MSIIIs this year is for them to start strong, motivated, and with a positive attitude. We are all aware of the changes that Cadet Command is going through; therefore this year will be very different and challenging for all of us. With this said I want you all to not let any obstacle that might encountered be an obstruction on the path

toward your goals and future. I want you to take on any challenge and take advantage of all the experiences you will live throughout the program, keeping in mind that all of those experiences will help you develop as good leader, ready to face any situation they might encounter. The best advice I can offer all MS levels is to always have a good attitude. You will face many challenges and difficulties throughout the path, but if you all keep a good and positive mind set no matter what the situation is, you are most likely to always get something out of it. Also I advise to always do the right thing no matter where you are. We are Cadets/Soldiers 24/7. Always try to be the best you can be don't settle for less and give a 100% in everything that you do. You do this and your performance will speak for itself. Never let anyone tell you can’t achieve something, you set the limits for yourself. I wish the very best for all Cadets this year during this learning experience and their future careers. C/LTC Cabello, Lireika

Battalion Commander Taíno Warriors

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Cadets taking Oath during

the Contracting Ceremony.

After the CWST September 5th 2014, the first Cadets where officially sworn in by LTC Eric

Hanes at the San Juan Central Park. Receiving an ROTC contract is the first step in a long journey

of becoming an Army Officer. The Cadets contracted through September have demonstrated their

dedication and commitment throughout two years of the ROTC program and completion of the

Leaders Training Course this past summer.

Contracting with ROTC is officially committing to completing all requirements to become

an Army Officer. For these recently contracted Cadets the journey has only begun and at the Taíno

Warrior Batallion we wish them the best of luck.

During the Ceremony distinguished Cadets where also recognized. The top percent of the

MS4 class, as well as the top performing Cadets of the Leaders Training Course and Leadership

Development and Assessment Course received recognition on behalf of LTC Eric Hanes.

Against all Enemies Foreign or Domestic

Cadet Castellanos receiving the Award for Best Performing

Cadet at LDAC 2014.

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A Cadet stepping off the

platform in the 3-Meter

Drop Station.

During Friday September 5th 2014, the Taíno Warrior Batallion conducted a Combat Water

Survival Test. The CWST measures the Soldiers ability to complete a set water obstacles simulating

a Combat situation. It also helps Cadets develop trust and confidence when in the water.

The test consists of five events, two of which are based on basic swimming skills such as

water threating and a timed swim. The other three events consist of a 15 meter equipment swim,

equipment release dive and a 3 meter blindfolded drop.

After all Cadets where tested, Ms1’s and MS2’s participated in a Drill and Ceremony Class

that was offered by Cadet Sifonte who is part of the Puerto Rico National Guard- Honor Guard.

MS3’s received an Operations Order Process class led by the top MS4 performers at LDAC 2014.

In the afternoon Cadets had the chance to share with the Batallion Staff, Cadre, as well as their

classmates from other Campuses.

Surviving the 3-Meter Drop.

Cadets taking their places for the first swim event.

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GPA: 3.30

APFT: 280

Displays outstanding Command Presence.

Professional and very respectful

Excellent communication with his peers and superiors and conducts everything with motivation an enthusiasm.

Always helping others, teaching and mentoring them.

Overcomes hardship with a positive attitude

On September 19th 2014, the Cadets from Turabo Campus visited the San Jorge Childrens Hospital. The Hospital is specialized in pediatric care of cancer patients and rare diagnostics. The Cadets bought gifts, crafts and games to the Children while spending some quality time and letting the children know that there are people rooting for them. Cadets expressed that at the end of the day there is no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need.

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Credits Writer & Edit: c/CPT. Betancourt, Carlos E. Photo: c/SSG. Magdiel, Lugo

Even though the ROTC has been banned

from the University of Puerto Rico - Río

Piedras Campus since the riots of 1971, the

Campus general library still holds a collection

of United States Military Books and Manuals.

The books are located in line #14 of the Río

Piedras Campus General Library and include

books from the 1940’s till the 1990s.

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