Princeton Tiger Battalion Army ROTC

12/16/2020

Today, Cadet Tucker Hill graduated from the U.S. Army Air Assault School! CDT Hill is junior in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Princeton. Air Assault School is a 10-day course designed to prepare Soldiers for missions that call for the use of transportation and assault helicopters. It is a physically and mentally demanding course as Soldiers are required to handle heavy equipment and perform dangerous tasks under extremely stressful conditions. Congratulations, CDT Hill!

10/05/2020

This weekend Tiger Battalion participated in their fall training exercise. Cadets learned new skills including grenade throwing and tactical combat casualty care, while still improving tactical knowledge including land navigation, OPORD flipping, and completing various types of missions. Great job cadets, keep doing great things!!

06/15/2020

This week’s workout of the week comes from CDT McManamon! He’s demonstrating his “DIY weight sled created using an old wheelbarrow, a little leather, and some rope. Used cinderblocks for weight, but obviously anything can work. Definitely recommend for preparing for the ACFT and a good lower body workout!”
Thanks, CDT McManamon!

06/02/2020

princetonarmyrotc.princeton.edu

The Program for today's commissioning ceremony can be found at the below link.
https://princetonarmyrotc.princeton.edu/sites/princetonarmyrotc/files/resource-links/rotc_commissioning_program-final-4-2020-lmc.pdf

05/28/2020

“I am happy I went through the experience of ROTC here at TCNJ because I not only developed my leadership skills but also made friends that I will continue to be in contact with for a long time”- CDT Dave LoCascio, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the ‪program, CDT ‬LoCascio.

05/27/2020

“TCNJ was a great time. I learned a lot, met some great people and had some great experiences. I couldn’t have asked more out of my college experience” -CDT Henry Seifert, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the ‪program, CDT ‬Seifert.

05/26/2020

"Whether you were a teacher, mentor, or friend, thank you for your support and guidance throughout my college career. I hope I was able to give back some of that support to y’all throughout my time at TCNJ. I look forward to continuing my education at Rutgers University for Public Administration and commissioning into the NJ 1-150th Aviation Battalion”- CDT Juan Carlos Belmonte, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the ‪program, CDT ‬Belmonte!

05/25/2020

This Memorial Day we remember and honor the men and women who died serving in the US military. Thank you all for your service.

05/23/2020

"My past four years at Rutgers Camden have been an incredible learning and growing
opportunity for me. A few highlights of my time at Rutgers Camden have been my involvement
in Student Government and getting to meet amazing students and faculty that have changed my
life.
ROTC has always been a key part of my college experience, and I am thankful for all the cadets
and cadre over the past four years that took time to develop me, both in school and at
Advanced Camp at Fort Knox in 2019.
I am incredibly excited to lead Soldiers and as a Second Lieutenant I look forward to meeting
and leading my platoon. I have learned that leadership in the Army is a constant challenge yet
extremely rewarding!
Some of my career goals include graduating Ranger School, Airborne School, Air Assault
School, earning an Expert Infantryman Badge and achieving the rank of Colonel." -CDT Eric Flanegin, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Flanegin!

05/22/2020

"The last 4 years of being a part of Rowan's ROTC program were truly a remarkable experience. I came into the program as the private fresh out of basic training, with the desire to expand upon my worldview of how the Army operates. Each year the fundamentals of leadership had a larger impact on me, evolving into something that allowed me to focus on helping others achieve success instead of just myself. Performing well tactically and physically instills confidence in the individual, but there is also an amazing sense of accomplishment that comes from helping others overcome a steep hurdle in their journey to becoming effective leaders as well. For future leaders reading this, please remember that the disposition of those appointed under you, ultimately shape who you are as a leader. Do your best to build trust with them, and give them the tools necessary to become the best that they can be. My hopes for the future are to maintain and strengthen this resolve in myself, going into my future position as a platoon leader. I am sure that in this new venture, that there will be even more people counting on me to perform my best. This only fires me up to meet and exceed any expectations that come to me." -CDT Daniel King, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT King!

05/21/2020

"Over my past four years at Rowan I have truly learned so much about myself, my major, and the Army, thanks to the years of mentorship from Cadre and professors. I have made some lifelong friendships, most of which from the ROTC program. I look forward to applying my knowledge and work ethic as an Aviation platoon leader in the NJ Army National Guard." -CDT Matthew Tavarone, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Tavarone!

05/20/2020

"The last four years have been a time of both self-discovery and personal growth. May
the next four bring all that and much more." CDT Alexis McIntyre, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT McIntyre!

05/20/2020

This week's winner for workout of the week comes from Lion Co's own CDT Bromwell! Here it is: 10 burpees
20 push-ups
5 pull ups
10 four count leg tuck and twists
Repeat 5 times

Everyone is encouraged to try this workout and tag us in your results!

05/19/2020

"The past four years have been an adventure, intermittently jet-setting me around the globe before returning me to the longest home I've ever known. Princeton University has been full of challenges, but the opportunities to grow and develop through those challenges remain unparalleled. I'm most grateful for its incredible people--the dining staff who have memorized our orders; the building services who have greeted us every day; the college administrators who have comforted us through moments of weakness; the mentors and professors who have coached us to abandon the limits we assign ourselves; and beyond measure, our fellow cadets, who have sat, sprinted, and stood shoulder to shoulder with us through it all. That sense of teamwork and community motivates me to serve as I commission into the Army. I look forward to putting my skills and knowledge into practice for the greatest of all teams!" -CDT Caleb Visser, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Visser!

05/18/2020

"CDT Rysewyk is graduating with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She will be the first female to commission through Princeton Army ROTC with an engineering degree. Notable roles she’s taken on for the program include two positions on Tiger Battalion Staff and Platoon Sergeant her sophomore year. CDT Rysewyk is also the captain of the nationally-ranked Princeton Women's Rugby team. She is excited to serve her home state by branching Quartermaster in the Virginia National Guard. She is also thrilled to start her engineering career by taking on a Dynamics & Controls Engineer position." -CDT Alexis Rysewyk, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Rysewyk!

05/17/2020

"My time in Tiger Company has been the most formative part of my four years at Princeton. I can say with real pride that I challenged myself in ROTC and failed at nearly everything I ever tried. Through those experiences I learned the most important lesson Princeton ever could have left me with - that what stands in the way becomes the way. I'm excited to commission in June and serve on Active Duty." -CDT Eliza Ewing, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Ewing!

05/16/2020

"I'm proud of the challenges I've overcome the past four years in Tiger Company. Some of my most taxing ordeals — Basic Camp, Ranger Challenge, water polo, and surgery — are now the memories I'm the most grateful for. Even though I still have a lot to learn, I'm looking forward to AG BOLC this summer and then to serving as a Company Executive Officer for an Army Reserves unit in Pennsylvania." -CDT Kasey Bersh, '20. Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Bersh!

05/15/2020

Every week during the summer we'll feature a different cadet-created workout. Do it yourself and tag us! This week's comes from Tiger Co's incoming c/1SG Jason Kim. Thanks CDT Kim! -- "Here's a short little routine that I try to do each day as a supplement to other workouts (or as a thing to do even on non-workout days). It's a good way to maintain your APFT even during times like reading period or finals when you don't have much time to workout: 30 pull ups, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 1 minute of lemon squeezers, 1 minute of v-sit scissor ups, 1 minute of ab circles (30 seconds each direction), 1 minute of lemon squeezers. You can always change up the exact reps or time based on your needs."

05/15/2020

CDT Emma Pannullo is an economics major from Montgomery County, Maryland. She has learned and grown a lot over the past four years and is incredibly grateful for the leaders and teammates who supported her on this journey! She is looking forward to serving as an active duty Quartermaster officer and hopes to be stationed in Germany. 🐅 🇺🇸 CDT Emma Pannulllo, '20 Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Pannullo!

05/12/2020

"Being a student and cadet at Princeton University these last four years have been an extraordinary gift. Every class I took, every organization I was a part of, every challenge or crisis dealt with was an opportunity to learn, to develop, and to become better thinker, leader, and person. But I will always be most grateful for the people I’ve met along the way – the mentors, teammates, peers, and friends who have not only left me with cherished and unforgettable memories, but who have also constantly challenged me to be better, and who have helped shape me into the person I am today.



I am looking forward to commissioning in June as an active-duty Armor officer! I hope that I’ll get a chance to serve as a tank or scout platoon leader, and also meet and learn from the soldiers and officers who have also dedicated their lives and careers to others and ideas greater than themselves."
-CDT Leo Li '20 Every day until commissioning we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they went through it. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Li!

05/11/2020

"Princeton Army ROTC has been a great and challenging experience. From my experience as an MSI, I have grown so much in my confidence, my ability to take and give feedback effectively, and in my command presence. Earlier this semester I realized the way I talk about my friends is different than others. I get to say my friends are loyal, respectful, honorable, and selfless. I have been able to fail, often, and through that vulnerability, made friends who both literally and figuratively pick me up off the ground. Thank you Tiger Battalion for the experiences. I'm excited to commission as an Active Duty MI officer, learn more, and make a difference."
-CDT Anne Marie Wright '20 Every day until commissioning on June 2 we'll be featuring a different member of the class of 2020 and their reflections about their time in the program with special glimpses of how they looked before they came to the program. Thank you for your contributions to the program, CDT Wright!

05/06/2020

This week's Cadet of the Week is Owl Company’s CDT Alex Bastardi. She is a biological science major and hopes to branch medical services. To improve her leadership abilities, she joined the SMP Program and experienced Army leadership to a day to day basis. CDT Bastardi has served as Owl Company’s PSG and has been extremely approachable for both cadets and the general public. While volunteering at the Military Appreciation Game, CDT Bastardi’s friendly personality touched the lives of young girls who were interested in military life.
@rowanrotc

04/22/2020

Day 2️⃣ #armyrotcspriritweek Princeton, TCNJ, and Rowan cadets are showing off their book smarts📚
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Featuring
Rowan cadets: Bastardi and King👩‍🔬
Tcnj cadets: Eppinger and Saravanan
Princeton: CDT Wall and friends🐮

04/21/2020

Tiger Battalion Cadets participated in Monday’s challenge of #armyrotcspiritweek

Featuring
Cadet Hurley’s accidental 14 mile ruck march....should’ve been 12 #landnavskills

Cadets Bobo and Fajardo’s 5 mile run #socialdistancing #6feetapart

04/16/2020

This week's Cadet of the Week is Owl Company's Cadet Lines! Cadet Lines showed effective leadership as Platoon Leader this year. He successfully integrated the messaging solution slack into company communications, revised platoon SOP’s and workflows, was an integral part of Newman Armory CQ startup, and has been involved in color guard since MSI year to include being a previous color guard commander. His effective leadership skills earned him his position of Owl Company Commander for next year!
#TigerBattalionCadetOfTheWeek

04/10/2020

Today we kicked off our Tiger Company virtual labs with a very special guest, CPT Visser of 3BCT “Rakkasan” of the 101st ABN DIV. CPT Visser walked nearly 50 cadets through a Leader Professional Development (LPD) lab. Thank you Sir for sharing your experience and lessons! #ArmyROTC #Resilience #TogetherAlone