Delaware National
GuardOCS Class 046 conducts tactics training; promoted to 'Senior' status
Photos by Spc. Renee Thomas, 193rd Regional Training Institute
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Officer Candidate Shane Mason instructs the class on how to properly camouflage their equipment. |
Officer Candidate Joseph Tighe concentrates on the
proper camouflaging technique.
During the March
and April drill weekends, Officer
Candidate School, Class 046, conducted tactics training classes
and advanced to "Senior" status. In March, the class learned the proper
techniques for camouflaging themselves and their equipment. In addition,
the students began tactical operations and movements in accordance with FM
7-8.
During the April drill weekend, Candidates travelled to Camp Baker, Maryland to continue their tactical training. The drill weekend included a 12-mile road march to standard, a graduation requirement for all Officer Candidates. The entire class completed the road march, all eleven crossing the finish line together as "One Team, One Mission" (in keeping with the class motto.)
After completing the ruck march, Officer Candidates from Maryland and Delaware were treated to an open-ranks formation ceremony, while suited up in their full march load, where the TAC (train, assess, counsel) Officers promoted them to "Senior" status, and the privilege to wear the coveted blue-backed rank. Tradition holds that Officer Canidates in senior status should conduct themselves as if they were "3rd Lieutenants."
Congratulations, Class 046 and keep going strong!
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Officer Candidate Linden L. Boyer, III, tapes camouflage strips to his weapon. |
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Officer Candidate George Cale examines his camouflaged weapon to ensure safe operation. |
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| Officer Candidate Jaime Wolhar cuts strips of camouflage material to attach to his Kevlar helmet. |
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