Coming from the perspective of an FTP cadet, the semester has gotten off to a great start. New cadets are quickly becoming familiar to the detachment and experienced cadets are continuing their diligent efforts. Everyone works together so well that I believe we will speed right through the forming and norming stages and be performing in no time at all.
I must admit that FTP training was a bit of a shock at first. There is much information to learn and skills to improve. During LLAB on 15 September, we participated in Operation WHAT? while the IMT were away at Alpine Towers. This operation consisted of several different parts: road crossing procedures, guiding bearing procedures, and organization of personal belongings. In addition, several FTP cadets were given the opportunity to command flights in marching. All of these areas will need improvement, but with the help of each other and the POC, we will quickly learn and perfect our skills. I look forward to the rest of the semester. It will be exciting to see my classmates work together and to find out more about what to expect at field training next summer.
