Airborne School Information Meeting

The next opportunity to attend Jump School is at the end of this trimester.  At the present time this opportunity is only open to 2013“B” splitters.  We will be conducting a quick informational meeting to discuss all the details on Monday, 31Jan11 at 1900 in Furuseth, room 306.  If you’re interested in attending Jump School you must attend this meeting.  If you cannot attend send 1SG Swiderski or me an email so we can get you the information.

See the post entitled "Airborne School" by going to the bottom of this page and clicking "Older Posts" for more specific information about the Army's Basic Airborne Course.

Warrior Task Training

This Monday, 10 January 2011 at 2000 the Army Liaison Team will begin a series of classes teaching various Army Warrior Tasks. The initial classes will focus on familiarizing Midshipmen with the M16 series rifle which will include maintenance, function check, load/unload and correcting malfunctions; subsequently, we hope to culminate the training with a TM to the NYARNG Armory on Lexington Avenue in NYC to utilize the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST). The EST will allow you to simulate zeroing and qualifying with the M16 as well as perform as part of a squad during scenario based training simulations.


Monday’s class will be MAINTAIN an M16 RIFLE and will include: clearing the rifle; disassemble the rifle; clean, inspect and lubricate; assemble the rifle; and perform a function check.

All Midshipmen are welcome to attend the classes; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend please email us or stop by the office to have your name added to the sign-up sheet.

The location of the training is yet to be determined.

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ARNG Officer Information Meeting

There will be an Army National Guard Officer briefing on Wednesday, 10NOV2010 in Furuseth Hall room 306 at 1645. A presentation on what is expected of an Army National Guard Officer and the benefits available from the National Guard will be followed by a question and answer period.

All Midshipmen are invited to attend regardless of class year. Come by and learn about the Army National Guard and what it has to offer you.

Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2010-2011

Click the link below or the one to the right to see what we have scheduled for this year.

Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2010-2011

Fall 2010 Airborne School Eligibility

Due to the odd Regimental Calendar this year - no break between 1st and 2nd trimester - and the academic board declining to allow midshipmen to miss 10 class days to attend the Basic Airborne Course, only a small segment of the regiment is eligible to attend BAC Class 006 with a report date of 19NOV10. Shipboard training has agreed to approve 2012 A split midshipmen that have at least 120 sea days to attend BAC if they are willing to also count it as an internship.

So if you are a 2012 A SPLIT, can meet  the above requirements and you are interested in attending Airborne School respond to me via email. Once I have the number interested we will set a time and location for the meeting.

If you have any questions please email me or stop by the office.

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Commissioning Packets

To all 1st Class Midshipmen interested in possibly commissioning in the United States Army, now is the time to start preparing to put your packets together. You will not have to make your final decision and commit to the Army until February 2011 at the earliest. So if you have made your decision and are ready to join the Army immediately, contact us to get things started. If you are still undecided on which service you would like to join or whether you should go active duty, National Guard or Army Reserve, fill out a packet to keep your options open - there's no formal commitment. Whatever you may decide later, the process needs to start now.

The first step is to gather original copies of your personal documents. You will need the original copy of birth certificate, social security card, driver's license or state identification, passport (if you have one), high school diploma and high school transcript (if you have one). You will need these on-hand when meeting with the recruiter and when you take your trip to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) Fort Hamilton.

One of the more daunting forms to complete is the SF 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions - SF 86. I would suggest that you take a look at it and start to collect the necessary information to make completing it easier.

In early September you will sit down with a recruiter to review the necessary forms that must be completed. We will be emailing all required forms in a fill-able pdf format to make the process a little easier.

Not sure on what branch to select? You will not have to make a decision until the end of October. To date, every Kings Point grad that went Army has gotten their branch of choice - whether Aviation, Infantry or Transportation. We foresee this trend continuing this year and this is a very unique and valuable option.

So stop by the office as soon as you are able to inform us of your intentions and we can get things started.

CPT Burgos - Airborne Creed

I’m CPT Luis A. Burgos, member of the US Army Liaison office at the USMMA. It is great to be here in Kings Point, NY! I have been in the Army for almost 17 years and my previous duty station was Fort Lee, VA. Recently and due to the Army’s ongoing transformation, the Transportation, Quartermaster and Ordinance Corps were merged into the 90A Logistics Officer Corps, my current military occupation specialty (MOS). Prior to commissioning via Officers Candidate School in Fort Benning, GA, I was a helicopter crewchief and ground scout and held the rank of Staff Sergeant. My question to you is…why would someone jump out of a perfectly flying airplane?

Have you heard that question? Maybe because your given mission calls for you to arrive at a certain location under enemy fire at a certain time with only certain equipment, maybe your fellow comrades need you to accomplish the mission or maybe it is part of your job as a leader of Soldiers.
Airborne Soldiers have a long and distinguished tradition of being an elite body of fighting men and women who have always set the example for determination and courage. When you volunteer for this training, you accept the challenge of continuing this tradition. Airborne Troopers are expected to lead by example because they have the discipline, guts and willpower. The Basic Airborne Course (BAC) qualifies Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors in the use of a parachute as a means of combat deployment and it develops leadership, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. The school cadre (well-known as Black Hats and trust me, you will know who they are immediately!) will demand the utmost performance from you and will let you know if they feel you are not giving 100 %. The Airborne Soldiers of the past set high standards – it is now up to you to maintain them!

To successfully complete BAC:

Some of the things you will need include unbridled, excellent physical, mental and spiritual fitness, great ability to pay close attention to details and last but not least, comfortable well broken-in boots. You need to constantly hydrate and continually display a high level of motivation, dedication and Espirit de Corps. Please take a moment and read the Airborne Creed.

THE AIRBORNE CREED 

I am an Airborne trooper! A PARATROOPER! 

I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice. 

I serve in a mighty Airborne Force--famed for deeds in war--renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am--in all I do. 

I am an elite trooper--a sky trooper--a shock trooper--a spearhead trooper. I blaze the way to far-flung goals--behind, before, above the foe's front line.

I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any Airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every art and artifice of war.

I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking.

I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!

In peace, I do not shrink the dullest of duty nor protest the toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress--military in courtesy--proper in conduct and behavior.

In battle, I fear no foe's ability, nor under-estimate his prowess, power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skills--ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I be the last.

My goal in peace or war is to succeed in any mission of the day--or die, if needs be, in the try.

I belong to a proud and glorious team--the Airborne, the Army, my Country. I am its chosen pride to fight where others may not go--to serve them well until the final victory.

I am the trooper of the sky! I am my Nation's best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything--I AM AIRBORNE!

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AIRBORNE!