… Brig. Gen. Ronald W. Mielke Brig. Gen. Ronald W. Mielke was born in Aberdeen. He graduated from Groton High School in 1960. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and an ROTC commission from the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps at South Dakota State University in 1965. He attended the Engineer Officer Basic Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia and was … employs 130 people in Sioux Falls and Rapid City; Sheridan, Wyoming; Omaha, Nebraska; Marshalltown and Des Moines, Iowa and Rochester, Minneapolis and Marshall, Minnesota. He is a registered professional mechanical engineer in South Dakota and several other states. During his TSP career, he served twenty years as the CEO of the organization. Mielke is an …
… What to Expect as a Cadet in Army ROTC Your typical week will include Physical Training (PT) 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:45-6:45 a.m., with some Drill and Ceremony (marching) practice for about 15 minutes afterwards. You will have your Military … upon what you have learned in class. The labs allow time to do the hands on portion that we don’t have time for in class. We have 3 clubs each month that are voluntary but highly recommended. Drill Club covers more in depth on topics of Drill and Ceremony, everything from the Customs and Courtesies of the Army (such as saluting, why we salute, when, etc.; Flag … enemy, setting up and ambush, etc. We usually end the FTX with a pizza party and weapons cleaning. Other miscellaneous events our Cadets partake in include recruiting events. These may require you to help talk to other students for an hour or so and tell them about our program. We also do fundraising events such as ushering for sporting events, firing the cannon …
… assistant surgeon general for mobilization, readiness and National Guard affairs on June 23, 2014. As assistant surgeon general, she assists the deputy surgeon general in providing consultative services and strategic planning in all aspects of medical readiness, health care, medical personnel, medical operational and training issues that comprise the critical medical readiness indicators pertaining to the Army National Guard. Faris began her military career in 1982 when she enlisted in the South Dakota Army National … C, 134th Main Support Battalion Cottage Grove, Minnesota. April 1996 - Sept. 1996, S-2/3, Headquarters 134th Forward Support Battalion, North Minneapolis, Minnesota. Oct. 1997 - May 1999, medical company commander, Company F, 434th Main Support Battalion, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Jun. 1999 - Jun. 2001, logistical plans officer, Future Operation, HHC 34th …
… Brig. Gen. Don Holliday Branch: AG Civilian Education: Brookings High School, graduated 1949. South Dakota State University, B.S. degree in general science, received 1953. South Dakota State University, One year graduate study completed 1957. Civil Service Courses: Managing and Understanding Human Behavior, Labor Relations, Grievances, Labor Relations Negotiation Procedures, Labor Relations Negotiated … July 20, 1953 - Sept. 1, 1956, Commissioned Officer, 1 LT, U.S. Army (Regular Army) Sept. 2, 1956 - June 30, 1957, Graduate Student, South Dakota State University July 1, 1957 - May 19, 1984, South Dakota Army National Guard (Retired as Brig. Gen.) May 21, 1984 - Present, Investment Broker, A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc. Military History: Graduated as a …
… Fields of Study Army ROTC is a college elective that teaches you the skills needed for a successful career. You'll combine classroom time with hands-on experience, and learn leadership and management skills. And because it's an elective, you can try it out for up to two years. Whatever you decide, … Development and Assessment Course and completion of MSL 494. All 18 hours required for a minor in Military Science must be taken at South Dakota State University. Students transferring from another Army ROTC program to the program at SDSU may petition to the Professor of Military Science for an exception to this policy. There are no other electives applicable to this minor. Military Science Minor Course Description …
… General William DePuy Commander of the First Infantry Division in Vietnam General DePuy was an officer of the highest ideals. His courage, sound judgment and leadership produced military achievements of great value to his country. General DePuy's military career spanned 36 years and three wars. With his passing, the nation lost a faithful, valiant servant and the United States Army a great commander. General William E. DePuy was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, Oct. 1, 1919. He graduated … England and then after one year in · England, he went to Schweinfurt, Germany to become the Commander of the First Battle Group, Thirtieth Infantry, Third Infantry Division. In May 1962, General DePuy returned to Washington where he served as Director of Special Warfare in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Military Operations. He later was Director, …
… Army ROTC Mission and Vision SDSU Army ROTC partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop and inspire Senior ROTC Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Total Army; and partners with JROTC at designated high schools in order to develop citizens of character for a lifetime of commitment and … the University's traditional education with the subjects of value to the student in civil or military pursuits; to teach each Cadet to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to motivate Cadets to become leaders throughout their lives. Moral: To develop in each Cadet a high sense of duty and the attributes of character inherent in leadership which … of good efficient officers; to prepare ourselves as educated men and women to take a more active part and have greater influence in military affairs of the communities in which we may reside and above all to spread intelligent, accurate information concerning the military requirements of our country. Vision: Produce lieutenants of character, each with the basics …
… Lloyd Burtch was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Nov. 24, 1946. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from South Dakota State University and received an Army ROTC Commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1969. General Burtch entered active duty in April 1969 and attended Engineer Officer Basic Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He attended the Supply Management Officer course at Fort Lee, Virginia and was assigned to the 9th Logistics Command at … as a company commander and as battalion adjutant in the 553rd supply and Service Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. Major General Burtch entered the Active United States Army Reserve in May 1972. He served in several staff assignments with the Headquarters, 90th US Army Reserve Command, San Antonio, Texas. These staff assignments culminated with assignments as the …
… Brig. Gen. Myrna H. Williamson entered the Army in 1960 from her home in Gregory. She is a graduate of the WAC Officer Basic Course, the WAC Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the National War College and the Tri-Service General Office CAPSTONE Course. Her civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science from South Dakota … Senior Managers in Government course. Early in her career, BG Williamson served in the Public Affairs Office, Fort Ord, California; the US Army Reception Station, Fort Lewis, Washington and as chief, Women's Army Corps Recruiting in Sioux Falls and later at the Presidio of San Francisco, California. She also served at HQ, US Army Europe, Heidelberg, Germany, as … at Eighth US Army in Korea. She next was assigned to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for research, Development and Acquisition, HQ, Department of the Army, Washington D.C. On May 7, 1983, she assumed command of the Troop Brigade, US Army Soldier Support Center, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. She became Commanding General of the US Army Third ROTC Region, …
… option of active duty versus reserve duty and the geographic areas of assignment are numerous. South Dakota State University graduates from this past year included helicopter pilots, engineers, nurses, tank commanders, signal officers, artillerymen and quartermasters. The majority go on active duty with some opting into the reserves. Past graduates have moved on to many stateside … Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and will embark on specialized training in their first Army branch. Upon completion of Officer branch training and a first assignment, Army Officers may pursue additional specialized training and postgraduate education opportunities. They will be assigned to advanced leadership positions and to staff positions in upper management. …