Last week at Det 440 we learned some turning movements we will be using for the Veterans Day Parade. We also learned how to do an official Open Ranks Inspection (ORI). Today we used what we learned last week and had our first ORI of the semester. We wore our service dress, and the FTP led the squadrons in an ORI. We also practiced some more marching techniques on Stankowski field for Veterans Day. After practicing on Stankowski we ventured up to the front of crowder to form up for a Formal Retreat! FTP again, were in charge of the squadrons, and were really able to shine. We ran through the proper procedures within a matter of minutes, and when the time came to lower the flag we were able to do a proper retreat in respect to the flag!
I have to give some major props to the FTP cadets this semester! They are really stepping it up, and showing us they can lead. It is really important for them to start early, so when the end of the spring semester comes around (which it will before we know it) they are fully prepared for the challenges they will face at field training.
