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RANGER
CHALLENGE
2009
University of Vermont Ranger Challenge Team
Cadet Captains Tommy Wong & Glory O'Neil
Cadets Ruf, Gerbatsch, Apotheker, Hammel, Patenaude, Clark, Finnerty,
and Smith
Not Pictured: Coach MAJ Pelletier
The Ranger Challenge team took 6th place overall in
2nd brigade. Cadet Glory O'Neil received the highest PT score of all
cadets participating with a 388. The team competed in events throughout
the weekend with 19 other schools. Events in this years competition
include: APFT, Weapons Proficiency, Orienteering, Intel, Medical, One
Rope Bridge, Learders Reaction Course, Hand Grenade Assault Course,
Written Patrolling exam, and a 10K Ruckrace.
Ranger Challenge is called the "varsity sport" of Army ROTC.
Focusing on the basic infantry skills, Squad-sized teams compete
against other schools in the region Ranger Challenge is a nine event
competition conducted over 26 continuous hours. These events are Day
Land Navigation Course, Night Land Navigation Course, Written Land
Navigation Exam, Weapons Assembly Proficiency, Rifle Markmanship,
Assault Course, Leadership Reaction Course, Obstacle Course and the
Army Physical Fitness Test. This is Army ROTC's "varsity sport", cadets
prepare for months in advance in preparation for the competition.
Ranger Creed
Recognizing that I
volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen
profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and
high "esprit de corps" of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a
more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land,
sea, or air. I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me
to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always
keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and
I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One
hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I'm a
specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior
officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example
for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my
country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better
trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger
word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the
enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal
fortitude required to fight onto the Ranger Objective and complete the
mission, though I be the lone survivor.
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