Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2011-2012

The Army Liaison Team coordinates and schedules events in order to provide Midshipmen the opportunity to participate in U.S. Army training. These events are designed to give Midshipmen some insight into the U.S. Army by allowing them to participate in training events with local National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve units.

The Army Liaison Team has tentatively scheduled the following events during the 2011-2012 academic year:

08-10SEP11 – NY Army National Guard 1-69th Infantry Drill, ASA Dix, NJ
        Weapons familiarization: M9, M249, M240B, M4, M18A1 Claymore

14-16OCT11 - NY Army National Guard 1-69th Infantry Drill, ASA Dix, NJ
        Land Navigation

04-23NOV11 – U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course, Fort Benning, GA
        Six slots to Airborne Class 004
        Offered to 2013 B split with 120 sea days only

18NOV11 – NY Army National Guard OCS Drill, Camp Smith/West Point, NY
        Staff ride discussing the battle of Fort Montgomery and defensive construction of West Point

11FEB12 – NY Army National Guard OCS Drill, Camp Smith/West Point, NY
        Combat Water Survival Test (CWST)

02-23MAR12 – U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course, Fort Benning, GA
        Six slots to Airborne Class 014

20-22APR12 – NY Army National Guard OCS Drill, Camp Smith, NY
        Field Leadership Exercise (FLX)

18-20MAY12 - NY Army National Guard  Recruit Sustainment Program Drill, Camp Smith, NY
        Rappelling, Military Operations in Urban Terrain, Combatives

Dates and events are subject to change.

REQUIREMENTS to Attend

a. Not be on restriction (certain exceptions are granted).

b. Have available to wear an Army Combat Uniform (ACU) complete:
       i. ACU blouse and trousers
      ii. Authorized boots, tan
     iii. Belt, tan
     iv. T-shirt, tan
     v.  Patrol Cap, ACU pattern
    vi. Name tape, U.S. Army tape, both ACU pattern
   vii. American Flag, non-subdued

*NOTE - We now have ACUs to lend for Army events

c. Any additional field equipment necessary will be issued by the Army Liaison Team.

d. If you need to purchase uniform items the links below are for MilitaryClothing.com (discount code MILITARY) and U.S. Cavalry (discount code PJUSC210), two well known vendors for military clothing items and equipment.





e. There are many boots that appear to be those approved by the U.S. Army but only a small number that are authorized. Below is a link for an authorized boot and there are many others available from MilitaryClothing.com and U.S. Cavalry. If you have any questions, stop by the office.