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Northview NJROTC Holds ‘Mini Boot Camp’
September 1, 2011
The NJROTC program at Northview High School held its first annual “mini boot camp” just before school started for 17 new cadets.
The main goal for the cadets in the camp, according to organizers, was to learn the basic components of the NJROTC program and purpose, drill, air rifle safety, and uniform components and care. Leaders said the cadets covered material in just three days in the summer camp that would normally take four weeks during the regular school year classroom sessions.
“All the new cadets were enthusiastic and motivated,” said Chief Jeffrey Simpins, NHS NJROTC institutor. “They all expressed a desired to stay in ROTC and continue to strive to be their best.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
The new Northview NJROTC cadets attending the mini boot camp were Angelique Brown, Matthew Cason, Lawrence Coon, Asliyah Creamer, Dakota Dempsey, Jonathan Elliot, Cheyenne Godwin, Elijah Harbison, Kyle Hunter, Tori Jordan, Andrea Miles, Alec Okahashi, Natassja Scott, Kent Smith, Irene Stewart, Takeya Williams and Brandon Wilson.
Simpkins also offered thanks to parent Betty Coon for providing meals for the camp.
Pictured: The Northview High School NJROTC Mini Boot Camp. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Northview NJROTC Holds ‘Mini Boot Camp’”
I was in ROTC, my freshman year at Tate. I learned much from Col Carrol and CMSgt Helton. I was better prepared when I entered the Air Force. I think we should have a program for our young, 18-25 year old, convicted offenders, simular to the French Foriegn Legion. Any crime short of murder and sex crimes, could be repaid to society, through military service, allowing the possibility of a pardon for meritorious service. The member could, at the end of the court prescribed enlistment period, be allowed to serve until retirement or return as a member of society. If they break law and regulation they can recieve punishment, if they disobey an order in the field, they can be shot. It offers an honorable path to redemption and is cheaper than incarceration.
Good stuff.
I spend 2 years in the NJROTC at Northview and I loved it! I am glad that they are doing th mini boot camp there.
Great Idea! All 3 of my children were in Northviews NJROTC program and they benefitted greatly from it. My oldest son was XO of the unit and my daughter and younger son were both COs of it. This is a insightful idea that get these new recuits ready for a full year of NJROTC.