EWU ROTC Graduate Recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate

This summer EWU ROTC Cadet, Nicholas Castro completed ROTC Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the US Army Reserve.  Recently 2LT Castro was selected to be a Nurse in the US Army Reserve and was also recognized as being a 2018 Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG).  Only Cadets that finish in the top 20% of all Cadets across the country receive the DMG honors.

2nd Lt. Nicholas Castro recently commissioned as officer in the Army Nurse Corps.

In recognition of 2LT Castro’s achievements, his journey from being a sergeant in the US Marine Corps to an officer in the US Army Nursing Corps was featured in an article published on the official US Army website.  I recommend everyone read the article and learn more about another EWU ROTC “Fighting Eagle” that is excelling in his career as a US Army officer.

Congratulations 2LT Castro and Go Fighting Eagles!

Summer 2019 Internship Application Period for EWU ROTC Cadets Has Opened

For Cadets interested in conducting internships during Summer 2019, the sign up period has now opened.  Any contracted Cadet can apply for an internship.  Being able to apply for these incredible internship positions is another benefit of contracting into the ROTC program.  I highly recommend that all contracted Cadets consider applying for what is likely a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Most of the internships are usually 4 weeks in length and Cadet Command will cover the costs of travel, food, and lodging.

Application Process

  1. Applicants will be placed on the Internship OML only after the completed application is received and if all prerequisites are met at the time of application.
  2. Subsequent participation in an Internship is contingent upon successful completion of Advanced Camp (AC).
  3. Priority of assignments.
  4. Unless otherwise specified:
  • MSL III attending AC have priority.
  • MSIV Cadets with at least one semester remaining following completion of the Internship.
  • SMP Cadets require a memorandum from their assigned unit authorizing exception to be placed in any Internship program to avoid any conflict with his or her unit obligations/commitments.

All Applicants Must:

  • Receive approval from their PMS approving Cadet for participation in an Internship.
  • Have a valid accessible email account loaded in CCIMM (other than us.army.mil).
  • Meet and maintain a passing Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score and passing height/weight standard both at the time of application and throughout any Internship participation.

Required Documents:

  • Internship complete application (FY 19 Version); any letters of recommendation; and supporting documentation.
  • Letters of Recommendation.
  • Transcripts.
  • SMP Memo for Internship participation (if required)

Summary of Process:

  1. Cadet:
    1. Request approval from the PMS to submit an application for an Internship.
    2. Complete and save the application electronically and provide it via email to the PMS or his/her designee prior to the application deadline.
    3. Obtain letters of recommendation (LOR) from your MSL instructor, PMS, and advisor. Attaching an emailed LOR to your application is acceptable as long as the attachment clearly shows the name of the recommender in the email address and all contact information is contained.
    4. Submit transcripts along with your application. (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
    5. Submit completed application and supporting information to the PMS for review and submission.

Scoring Criteria:

Below is the criteria that will be used to create the Order of Merit List (OML) for the internships.  This list provides a visual of the areas Cadet Command is looking for when reviewing the Cadet’s application. In the Application resume write-up, list all achievements and events that the Cadet was/is involved..

Scholar Athlete Leader Extra Curricular
GPA: APFT Score: Leadership Positions: Examples:
3.9-4.0 = pts 290-300 = pts Faculty Recommendation = pts Color Guard
3.7-3.89 = pts 270-289 = pts Class President = pts Pershing Rifles
3.5-3.69 = pts 250-269 = pts Vice President = pts Drill Team
3.30-3.49 = pts 230-249 = pts Leadership Awards = pts Work / Job
3.0-3.29 = pts 210-229 = pts ROTC Leadership Positions (PSG & Above) = pts Eagle Scout
2.76-2.99 = pts 209-below = pts Fraternity / Sorority – Member / Leader = pts Languages
2.75-below=pts Ranger Challenge Team = pts Community Program Leader = pts Military Service
Dean’s List Varsity / Intramural Sport = pts Community Program Volunteer = pts CULP
Academic Awards Bataan March Team = pts Air Assault / Airborne / etc… = pts Outreach
Team Captain = pts Church Position
Coach = pts
State / City Athletic Program = pts
Athletic Awards = pts

Application

You can download an application at the below link:

To sign up for these internships Cadets will need to act soon. Most internship packets will need to be submitted by November 28, 2018.  However, for Cadets applying to intern with the NSA, NGIC, or INSCOM those packets have to be turned in by October 26, 2018.  The target date for all assignments to be filled is NLT January 31, 2019.

The below link will load up a PDF with a full description of each internship that explains the prerequisites and location of each position.  Below the link is a brief description of each internship.

 


Internship Overviews

 

Advanced Cyber Education Internships (ACE)

The objective of the Advanced Cyber Education (ACE) Summer Program is to develop the next generation of cyber-security leaders through an intense program that immerses ROTC students in the cyber-security discipline while educating them on becoming future military leaders.

 

Army Cyber Institute (ACI)

The objective of the Army Cyber Institute’s Summer Cyber Internship program is to provide the next generation of cyber-security leaders an opportunity to learn about the research process as it applies to cyber as well as to allow cadets to provide meaningful contributions to real-world research efforts in cyberspace

 

AMEDD Internship Program (AMEDD)

The Office of the Army Surgeon General sponsors the program. Cadets are assigned to Medical Department Activities (MEDDAC) and Medical Centers (MEDCEN). The purpose of the AMEDD IP is to offer a Cadet insight into the Army Medical Facilities and exposure to leadership in the medical arena. Cadets are assigned to a preceptor and work under their direct supervision and direction of an AMEDD officer.

 

AFRICOM Voluntary Internship Program (AVIP)

AVIP develops the next generation of military leaders through a dynamic program that immerses ROTC students in the Joint and Strategic environment of a Combatant Command. AVIP provides ROTC students opportunities for real-time interaction and networks in the career fields they pursue upon graduation and officer commissioning. AVIP encompasses a variety of academic disciplines to include the following:

 

Army Test and Evaluation Command: Administrative and Office Support Internships and STEM Internships (ATEC)

ATEC plans, integrates, and conducts experiments, developmental testing, independent operational testing, and independent evaluations and assessments to provide essential information to acquisition decision makers and commanders. We routinely plan and execute test and evaluation processes as the Army continues to integrate and mature new and existing capabilities.

 

Broadcasting Internship (BIP)

Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates local television stations in Indiana and Louisiana.  The Company has internships available for all departments at our CBS and FOX affiliates in Evansville, IN and our FOX and NBC affiliates in Lafayette, LA.

 

Creative Services and Production (CSP)

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Creative Services, Production, Marketing and Promotions.

 

Engineering (ENG)

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Engineering.

 

Administration (ADM)

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Administration and Sales Support.

 

Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM)

The CDHAM Program is a US Army initiative that fosters an interagency approach to enhance Partner Nation (PN) disaster preparedness that facilitates long-term recovery, enables governmental self-sufficiency and encourages regional cooperation.

 

Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) – Internship Program

As an Army applied research center under the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, CERDEC is the Army’s foremost resource for developing and delivering innovative technologies and integrated solutions for our networked Warfighters. CERDEC helps shape the battlespace and enable information superiority and decisive lethality through integrated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.

 

Chaplainry Internship Program (CHIP)

The Chaplainry Internship Program (CHIP) is for MSL IIIs interested in pursuing an academic delay to become an Army Chaplain.

 

Cultural Property Protection Internship Program (CPPIP)

The CPPIP is designed to offer an introduction to Cultural Property Protection planning and education as a component of comprehensive preparation for military operations. The cadet will be assigned to work under the direct supervision of an installation Cultural Resources Manager with high level academic qualifications.

 

Defense Forensic Science Center Forensic Internship Program (DFSC)

The Defense Forensic Science Center is the DoD’s premier forensic center of excellence, delivering full-spectrum, world class forensic services around the globe and across the entire range of military operations.

 

Engineering Internship Program (EIP)

This internship is sponsored by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE).   Cadet will typically work in USACE District (Battalion or Brigade Command equivalent, usually in a resident office (construction office) working on civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering projects. Districts are located all across the US (36 Districts), and OCONUS (5 Districts).

 

EUCOM Volunteer Internship Program (EVIP)

The EVIP develops the next generation of military leaders through a dynamic program that immerses Cadets in the Joint and Strategic environment of a forward deployed Combatant Command. This environment provides Cadets the chance for real world interaction with high-ranking staff in the career fields they will pursue after graduating from their commissioning programs.

 

Forensic Internship Program (FIP)

The National Forensic Science Technology Center, a division of Florida International University (NFSTC@FIU) located in Largo, Florida, exposes Cadets to the latest cutting edge technology utilized for biometric and forensic identification, an area of growing importance to our nation’s security.

 

Intelligence and Security Command Internship Program (INSCOM)

Cadets will be placed in G3 plans, G3 Ops and Training, G1, G4, or a general MI section working on MI products. Cadets will be working with Soldiers and Civilians with in INSCOM on intelligence products that inform DoD leadership on national security issues

 

Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (JMTC)

Engineering / Manufacturing (EM)

Describe duties. Cadets will spend their time in the RIA Machinist Apprenticeship. While there they will go through an introduction to machining that we often send new engineers through. This will expose them to the difference between design and producibility.

Public Affairs (PA)

The cadet serves as focal point for assuring the accuracy of a wide variety of correspondence, research for news releases and command information products produced by or for the PAO.

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MITLL)

Cadets will conduct research at the premier Department of Defense research laboratory, located on Hanscom Air Force Base. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that applies advanced technology to problems of national security.

 

Museum Internship Program (MIP)

The Army supports 57 museums located at posts throughout the country and in Korea and Germany as well as the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. Cadet interns are introduced to the Army Museum Enterprise and how the U.S. Army Center of Military History supports military training and education and provides access to museums for the visiting public while also managing its immense wealth of material culture (artifacts).

 

NASA Ames Internship Program (NASA-A)

NASA Ames is one of ten centers with a diverse portfolio of research areas ranging from aeronautics to human systems to biology. Cadets are offered a broad range of areas for them to gain experience with, military and government exposure, and knowledge about future resources for their careers. Cadets will be working alongside other DoD personnel from the Air Force, Army, Navy, and National Guard in various departments.

 

National Ground Intelligence Center Internship Program (NGICIP)

Cadets are exposed to real-time intelligence collection efforts and are mentored to apply the tactical relevance. The program culminates with official intelligence briefings to Army officers, intelligence management personnel, and subject matter experts across the organization.

 

National Reconnasaince Security Agency (NRO) – ROTC

2 June-26 July 19 Dates of Internship.  Must be completed online NLT 5 OCT 18. This information was pushed to the Brigades on 30 August 18.

 

National Security Agency (NSA) – ROTC Cyberspace Internship Program – 6 Weeks

While at NSA and US CYBERCMD, Cadets will be exposed to real world cryptologic challenges of the 21st Century. Such challenges include technical innovation, policy and legal frameworks, and operational governance models that support the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).

 

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Volunteer Student Internship Program (N&NC VSIP) (NVIP)

The NORAD and USNORTHCOM Volunteer Student Internship Program (N&NC VSIP) is part of a larger effort by NORAD and NORTHCOM to help cultivate future generations of defense and security practitioners.

 

Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP)

Cadets with an Academic Major of Nursing are the only Cadets eligible to apply for this program. NSTP rotations are 28 days in length and will be located at an Army Medical Facility either in the continental United States (CONUS) or outside the continental United States (OCONUS), including Europe. NSTP provides nursing Cadets with opportunities to develop and practice leadership in a clinical environment. Cadets work side-by-side with an Army Nurse Corps Officer preceptor. To qualify, Cadets must submit an application packet through their Brigade Nurse Counselor to the Cadet Command Chief Nurse.

 

USINDOPACOM Voluntary Internship Program (PVIP)

PVIP develops the next generation of military leaders through a dynamic program that immerses ROTC students in the Joint and Strategic environment of a Combatant Command. PVIP provides ROTC students opportunities for real-time interaction and networks in the career fields they pursue upon graduation and officer commissioning.

 

World Class Cyber Opposing Force (OPFOR) (WCCO)

For the past two years, the 1st Information Operations Command (Land) has been executing the Cyber OPFOR mission [directed by US Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)] with the specific intent to provide the Army and other military forces with robust Cyber and Information Warfare (IW) aggressor teams designed to challenge warfighters during selected major war games and exercises.

Throwback Thursday: The 1961 EWU ROTC Chorus

Here is another historic image from the Eastern Washington University archives of prior Fighting Eagles Battalion ROTC Cadets.  This picture is of the 1961 ROTC Chorus:

The EWU ROTC Chorus Members were: Frank DeMeiro, Jerry Knowles, Richard Prague, Don Frazier, Larry Snyder, Harold Hayes, Duane Dishno , Barron Tilton, Mike Healy, Donald Lobdell, Charles Husel, Girk Gurley, Jim Arnold, Bob Biehl, Fred Van Wyck, Captain Thomas Whalen, Julius Presta, Gean Lale, Gary Jones, Paul King, Mike Spilker, Dan Martin, Lou Rector, Mel Hollen, Roy Crocken, Roy Yamashita, Frederick Wong, Edward Ito, Fred Boutz, and Ron Jones.

Please feel free any prior EWU ROTC alumni to share any stories about the chorus or the Cadets pictured.

Go Fighting Eagles!

Former EWU ROTC Program Graduate Earns his CH-47 Helicopter Pilot Wings

Congratulations to Second Lieutenant Steven Ochman from the Eastern Washington University (EWU) ROTC class of 2017 for recently completing his training as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot.

2LT Ochman pictured with a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

2LT Ochman completed his training at Ft. Rucker, Alabama which is the home to the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence.  2LT Ochman’s next duty station will be at Hunter Army Airfield outside of Savannah, Georgia.  Great job once again to 2LT Ochman for this important accomplishment in his military career.

2LT Steven Ochman (right) is pictured after having his well deserved pilot wings pinned to his uniform.

EWU ROTC Cadets Conduct Weapons Familiarization Range in Medical Lake

Cadets from the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program ended the month with a bang by executing a weapons familiarization live fire at the Medical Lake Department of Corrections Range.  On September 27, 2018; 73 Cadets from the EWU ROTC “Fighting Eagles” battalion conducted familiarization on the M9, M4, 240B, and 249 weapon systems.  For many of the MSI Cadets it was their first time firing a weapon; thus making it a great opportunity for them to get some experience on all four weapon systems.

Learning marksmanship with various weapon systems is a key Soldier skill that Cadets learn during their time in the ROTC program.  The training prepares Cadets for Advanced Camp held at Ft. Knox, Kentucky each summer.  Cadets usually between their junior and senior years in college attend Advanced Camp and basic rifle marksmanship is one of the skills they must pass to graduate.  Graduating from Advanced Camp is one of the key milestones to becoming an Army officer after graduating from college.  The EWU ROTC program provides Cadets plenty of opportunity to learn and train on basic rifle marksmanship.  This was demonstrated this past summer when every EWU ROTC Cadet that attended Advanced Camp passed the rifle marksmanship testing.

Below are a few pictures from this week training provided by EWU ROTC Cadre member Mr. Rob Riedel:

Cadet Matthew Jeffs from Vancouver Washington engages targets with the M249 machine gun.

 

EWU ROTC Cadre member, Sergeant First Class Jason Hennig instructs Cadets on basic marksmanship.

 

MS IV Cadet Megan Anderson instructs Cadet Arlette Jacobo of Spokane Valley, WA on marksmanship.

 

Cadet Nicholas Null engages targets with the M249 Machine Gun.

 

Cadet Cheyenne Sweet of Puyallup, WA engages targets with the M4 rifle.

 

Cadet Christian Goldbach of Valleyford, WA engages targets under the supervision of Cadet James Tallakson.

Additional pictures from the rifle range can be viewed on the EWU ROTC Facebook site.  The below pictures were provided courtesy of EWU ROTC alumni, Mr. Jerry Mellick:

Finally EWU ROTC would like to thank the Medical Lake Department of Corrections for access to their range.  Providing outstanding training opportunities to the EWU ROTC Cadets would not be possible without the great support our program receives from the surrounding community.

Start Something Big!  Go Fighting Eagles!

EWU ROTC Contracts 10 Cadets into the US Army In Front of Historic Showalter Hall

On September 20, 2018 the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program contracted 10 Cadets into the US Army.  A Contracting Ceremony was held in front of Showalter Hall which is the oldest building on EWU’s campus.  Showalter Hall was built back in 1915 when EWU was a teacher’s college.  (Note: All the following pictures provided by Mr. Rob Riedel)

The Contracting Ceremony was attended by senior university leadership, fellow Cadets, alumni, friends, and family.

All 10 Cadets recited the Oath of Enlistment given to them by Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Stafford, the Professor of Military Science and Department Chair for the EWU ROTC program.

The first Oath of Enlistment was developed during the Revolutionary War when the Continental Congress established different oaths for the enlisted men and officers of the Continental Army.  Here is what the original oath said:

“I _____, do acknowledge the Thirteen United States of America, namely, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, to be free, independent, and sovereign states, and declare, that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the third, king of Great Britain; and I renounce, refuse and abjure any allegiance or obedience to him; and I do swear that I will, to the utmost of my power, support, maintain, and defend the said United States against the said king, George the third, and his heirs and successors, and his and their abettors, assistants and adherents; and will serve the said United States in the office of _____, which I now hold, and in any other office which I may hereafter hold by their appointment, or under their authority, with fidelity and honour, and according to the best of my skill and understanding. So help me God.”

The first Oath of Enlistment under the Constitution was approved by an Act of Congress on 29 September 1789.  It applied to all commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers, and enlisted Soldiers in the United States military.

The oath would receive minor modifications during the 1800’s, but the current oath recited by the contracting Cadets has remained unchanged since 1959.  Here is the current Oath of Enlistment:

“I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”

By contracting the Cadets can now activate scholarship benefits, receive a monthly monetary stipend, attend advanced training, and other opportunities to help them towards their goal of becoming a US Army officer after graduating from EWU.

Following the reciting of the Oath of Enlistment, the 10 Cadets were then given their right shoulder sleeve EWU ROTC patch.  The patch was presented by Sergeant First Class Jason Hennig who explained the importance of the right shoulder sleeve patch that recognizes combat service in the active US Army.  In the EWU ROTC program the right should sleeve patch recognizes these Cadets’ commitment to the program by contracting.

A video of the Contracting Ceremony can be viewed below:

Congratulations to all 10 of our great EWU ROTC Cadets who contracted into the US Army:

  • Jacob Villasenor
  • Samantha Knight
  • Christopher Milward
  • Isabelle Erickson
  • Adam Burnside
  • Chad Triplett
  • Jazmin Castrejon
  • Jameson Palmer
  • Matthew Jeffs
  • Andreas Brazier.