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COL. MICHAEL FERRITER
Colonel Ferriter provided the 11th Infantry Regiment with a new style of leadership.
Even with seemingly unending schedule he would either find time or make time to check-in on the candidates at OCS.
MG LaMoyne, at Colonel Ferriter's Change of Command Ceremony, said that Colonel Ferriter made an impact on the Army in many of the things he implemented in the training at the 11th Infantry Regiment.
We the candidates at the Officer' s Candidate School know that he had an impact on us with his subtle and controlled style of leadership.
Sir, we hope to serve with you again someday.
LTC. DAVID OSBORNE
I.TC Oshornc provided the candidates of OCS something they needed desperately when we first got here. a smiling face and a heavy dose of .. positive mental altitude." We soon learned where ever L TC Osborne was the altitude was the same and it seem to naturally rub off on those around him.
Through countless hours and a diligent watch L TC Osborne insured that candidates learned the right way.
I .TC Oshornc we appreciate all the sacrifices you made and look forward to seeing you on th e haltlcficld. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO SHOW OUR SINCERE THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE ALPHA COMPANY TAC OFFICERS AND NCOS
THEIR HARD WORK. DEDICATION, AND THE TREMENDOUS JOB OF DEVELOPING US INTO ARMY OFFICERS WAS APPRECIATED.
THEY WORK COUNTLESS HOURS WITH LITTLE OR NO CREDIT.
ALTHOUGH AT TIMES WE JOKED AND MOCKED THEM (BEHIND THEIR BACKS) WE HA VE COME TO APPRECIATE THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS IN TRAINING, TEACHING, ADVISING.AND COUNSELING US.
IN CLOSING, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU "SIR' AND "MA' AM" AND "SERGEANT' FOR EVERYTHING YOU HA VE DONE FOR US TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT 2ND LIEUTENANTS.
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SRO PLATOON 3RDPLAT10N T AV ALO, CARMEN MILITARY H INTELLIGENCE "THIS IS INSANE!" "THIS HERE'S THE TRACKS OF YOUR BIPINATELY I COMPOUND ~ HAVOLINA ~•.; , ·. SQUIRREL. .. " . . R .,. ~ BASS, BECKETT, D CLIFTON CHRISTOPHER SIGNAL CORPS MILITARY INTELLIGENCE GQMANOFTHE YEAR. "I'M REALLY SMART. H A LOT SMARTER THAN YOU." ~ E ~ ?"...' .. R -' BERENTZ, BRADY, JOSEPH ANDRE D MILITARY MILITARY INTELLIGENCE INTELLIGENCE "WHEN IT'S MY "THE BEA TINGS WILL GAME, IT'S MY CONTINUE UNTIL RULES." MORALE IMPROVES." ~--... , ·J ~ . . - . • Ii . ~. - · ·. J_ -"":°"". ~: ; • -. - '· 3RDPLAT001 BURCHFIELD, DEAGUILERA, T JEFF PHILIP H AIR DEFENSE SIGNAL CORPS ARTILLERY "YOU GUYS ARE "THAT'S NOT HOW WE F#!?ING KILLING DID IT IN THE AIR ME 1!! 111 " I FORCE." ~R EAST, FAIRCHILD, PETER JOE D CHEMICAL INFANTRY "I REALLY LOVE HOT "OUT- ICED TEA." STANDARDS." H ~E R FERERE, GAVIGAN, ALAIN JOHN FIELD ORDNANCE ARTILLERY D "HOW YOO DOIN "' "I DON'T KNOW, NOW FAGGEDDA' 130UDD SLEEEIIIP." 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McCULLEY, T JERRY ARMOR ARTILLERY H "TANKER, HUAHH!" I "DAD-GUMMIT R SAMPLES, STYER, D KENNETH JEFFERY FIELD TRANSPORTATION ARTILLERY CORPS "DOES ANYBODY "I CAN'T GO HOME TO NEED TO USE MY SEE MY WIFE WITHOUT H CELL PHONE" A LOADED GUN'!" . E x . R WESTMAN, JR., WILLIAMS, ROBERT JASON FIELD INFANTRY D ARTILLERY "DUDE, I'M GONNA "WHAT. ONLY NINE GET ALL NINE POINTS." LETTERS TODAY? WHERE'S THE REST OFMY MAIL?" ~ .. . '~ x - 3RDPLAT001 HARDI CK, T JOHN FIELD ARTILLERY H "BELIEVE, BELIEVE, BELIEVE." Billy Mills I R D H E KINC£1LOE, IT'S ONLY FOUR DAYS, IT WILL BE OK. R FOLLOW THE LEADER, OCS STYLE. D MEN WITH PURSES IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, SCARY ISN'T IT? T 3RDPLATOll H I R D H E THIS WILL COST JOHNSON A CLASS 2 FOR SURE! R - D...... _.._ : 3RDPLAT10I T H I R 3RD HERDS LIGHTS OUT PROCEEDURES. NO COMPRIOMISE. D H E COMBINED SPECIAL FORCES RECON TEAM R PULLING SECURITY! D ... I REALLY, REALLY GOT TO GO! NUMBER2! SHORTLY AFTER THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN OC GONRINGWAS TAKEN AWAY IN A STRAIGHT JACKET. T H I R ~ YOU WANT STANDARDS, YOU GOTfEM, OC KING (A.K.A. FLIPPER) WILL NOW D COURTESY OF THIRD PLATOON. PERFORM HIS BACK FLIP. H E R COLLEGE OP, CO OP. D GOTCHA SGT SMART! TOUCH ME AGAIN AND I WILL KICK YOU ASS , MA TE. MINI ME. 3RDPLAT10I CHARLIE CO DOES THIS AT WEEK ONE. WARNING: CRANKY IF AWAKENED. H HAS ANYONE SEEN MY CONTACT LENS. E R FAIRCHILD FINALLY FOUND A STARVING WILLIAMS 3 DAYS LATER. D YOU ARE ABOUT TO ENTER THE HECKLE ZONE! ALPHA CO CHAMPS! ANY QUESTIONS? T H I R THE ROSE BOWL REVISITED. D THEY CALL THIS PLACE HOME!?!? H IF YOUR SCARED JUST SAY YOUR SCARED E BURCHFIELD. R I REALLY LOVE MEAL NUMBER 26. BE YEWWYE. YEWWYE, QUITE WE ARE D HUNTING W ABB ITS. DEVILS FOOD CAKE, ANGELS FOOD CAKE YOU TELL ME? FORT lfNNINQ ;A 0 c s ALPHA DS 20DJ 4 · PLATOON JULY 2001 ATHPLATOON :i: L ~ . ~ I I I L E R ..s M 4THPLAT10N ALVAREZ, LITCHIA BAILEY, A JAMES CHEMICAL I CORPS ENGINEER L H A BALLARD, CALKINS, JAMES KEVIN N ORDNANCE FIELD ARTILLERY D L E R CAREY, COLLYMORE, BRETT STACEY s ORDNANCE SIGNAL CORPS 4TIPLAT10N M CORONA-MAGANA, DAVIS, ADRIAN MATTHEW A AIR DEFENSE ENGINEER ARTILLERY I L H A DURKIN, EASTMAN, JAMES TIMOTHY INFANTRY INFANTRY N D x XL E R GEBHART III, HAYES, FOWOOD BYRON ~ FIELD QUARTERMASTER ARTILLERY CORPS . . . . x ; M 4THPLAT10N JHOLLAND,ASON HOLLOWAY, A DAVID I ARMOR ARMOR L H A JACOBSON, JOSEF J OSEPH, DEREK N FIELD ARTILLERY ENGINEER D L E R KELLUM, ANGELO KOC~ROBERT s FINANCE INFANTRY • x 4TIPLATOll M A INFANTRY I X L H A TRANSPORTATION N CORPS D L E R s M 4TIPLAT10N A I L H MY CHIN JUST GREW TO BIG, OK! A N D I AM THE FINANCE GOD!! ALL YE MORTALS BOW DOWN L BEFORE ME. E WHO'S YOUR DADDY?! R s OC MENDEZ ON HIS LEADERSHIP TASK: REMOVING ATAMPON FROM AN ELEPHANT. I AM A STUD, OH YES I AM. 4TIPLATlll M A I L H THESE DAMN HEMMORIODS KEEP ON ACTING UP ON ME. A SURRENDER THE MAIL OR BE DESTORYED. N D L E R MENDEZ DOES HIS AMAZING SO WHAT IF I GOT AN OCS TATOO? IMPRESSION OF A DOLPHIN. MAYBE I'M msT HARDCORE. s GOT A PROBLEM?! OTHERS THINK THEY'RE HARDCORE, I AM HARDCORE. M 4TIPLATllN A I L KOCH, AS USUAL, COMPLETELY H AW ARE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND HIM. THE SUPREMES TOOK A BREAK FROM THEIR A WORLD TOUR TO GO TO OCS. N D L E BAD COLLEGE OP! BAD COLLEGE OP! R NO PASS FOR YOU! s LITTLE: LISTEN HER YOU DUMD GRUNT! IT'S GANGRENOUS AND UNTREATABLE. HAND ME THE HACKSAW SO I CAN AMPUTATE! MENDEZ: NO YOU LISTEN YOU QUACK WITCH DOCTOR. TOUCH ME AGAIN AND I WILL MESS YOU UP SO BAD EVEN YOUR MAMA WILL BE REPULSED. 4THPLATOIN M A I L IS THAT PICTURE BEING TAKEN ON THE CORRECT AZIMUTH. H ARE YOU GUYS UNDERSTANDING WHAT THIS GUY IS SA YING OR DO YOU EVEN CARE? A N D L E GIVE THE LAST CHOCO-TACO! GIVE IT TO ME NOW! R s OCSOPTHIS! LISTEN, I'M ON MY PERSONAL TIME NOW. LEA VE ME ALONE. 4TIPLAT10N M A J: L OC SHELTON MAKES A FATAL ERROR WHEN SHE TELLS EVERYONE THAT SHE GOT THE MRE THAT EVERYONE WANTED. I'VE BEEN RUCKIN' THE BUSH LONGER THAN MOST MEN. I'M H TELLING YOU, I DON'T NEED A A COMPASS. N D L RAMBETTE, AKA, "SIGNAL CORPS E HUAHH." R THESE SHOWERS ARE FILTHY I s CAN'T TAKE A SHOWER IN HERE. I AM THE GREAT SCHIPPERS HEAR ME ROAR. 4TIPLATlll M LITTLE, LYSAUGHT, SHANE JOHN A AIR DEFENSE INFANTRY ARTILLERY I XL H MOTE, A WILLIAM AIR DEFENSE N ARTILLERY D L E PEARCE, RAMIREZ, R TERESA AGUSTIN QUARTERMASTER CHEMICAL s CORPS M 4THPLAT10N REILLY, SCHILLING, A PHILLIP ERIC I L • H A SCHIPPERS, SCHRECKENGOST, STEPHEN KEITH N SIGNAL FIELD CORPS ARTILLERY D L E R SHELTON, MELISSA s CHEMICAL The idea for the modern Officer Candidate School for Infantry was conceived in June 1938, when a plan for an officer-training program was submitted to the Chief of Infantry to Brigadier General L. Singleton, commandant of the Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia. No action was taken until July 1940, when Brigadier General Courtney Hodges, Assistant Commandant of the Infantry School, submitted a revised plan. The new program went into effect in July 1941, as the Infantry, Field Artillery, and Coastal Artillery Officer Candidate Schools. Other branches later followed with their own officers Candidate Schools. On September 27, 1941 , the first Infantry OCS class graduated 171 second lieutenants out of the 204 men who started the 17 -week course. The man credited with establishing the format, discipline, and code of honor still used in OCS today was General Omar Bradley, then Commandant of the Infantry School. As the Commandant of the Infantry School, General Bradley emphasized rigorous training, strict discipline and efficient organization. These tenets remain the base values of today's Officer Candidate School. Between July 1941 and May 1947, over 100,000 candidates were enrolled in 448 Infantry OCS classes, of these approximately 67 percent were commissioned. After World War II, Infantry OCS was transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas, as part of the Ground General School. All other Officer Candidate Schools were discontinued. On November 1, 1947, the Infantry OCS program was discontinued. The final class graduated only 52 second lieutenants. A shortage of officers during the Korean conflict caused infantry OCS to reopen at Fort Benning on February 18, 1951. At this time, the course was lengthened from 17 to 22 weeks. The name was changed from The Infantry Officer Candidate School to the First Officer Candidate Battalion, Second Student Regiment. The strength of OCS increased rapidly. As one of eight branch programs, Infantry OCS included as many as 29 companies with a class graduating every week. During the Korean War, approximately 7,000 infantry officers graduated from OCS at Fort Benning. On August 4, 1953, OCS was reduced from eight to three programs: Infantry, Artillery, and Engineer. Shortly before the onset of the Vietnam Conflict OCS had been reduced to two programs, Infantry and Field Artillery. During the height of the Vietnam Conflict, Infantry OCS was one of five programs and produced 7,000 officers annually from five battalions at Fort Benning. Towards the end of the conflict OCS reduced to two programs, Infantry and Female OCS. Infantry OCS was reduced to two battalions and presently maintains one battalion. In April 1973, a Branch Immaterial Officer Candidate School was created to replace the branch specific courses and the length of the course was reduced to 14 weeks. OCS for female officer candidates remained at Fort McClellan, Alabama until December 1976, when it merged with the branch immaterial OCS program at Fort Benning, Georgia. Today's officer candidates enter the school from throughout the force. OCS continues to provide commissioned officers to the total force of all sixteen basic branches of the Army. On June 12, 1998 to further integrate the Army, the Army National Guard OCS Phase Ill candidates began training alongside their active duty counterparts at Fort Benning. Officer Candidates from the National Guard and Army Reserve conduct the final phase of training before commissioning during their two-week annual training period. Over 650 future officers were trained for the Army in the first year, with similar numbers being trained in subsequent years. The mission of OCS remains: to train selected personnel in the fundaments of leadership; basic military skills; instill professional ethics; evaluate leadership potential; and commission those who qualify as second lieutenants in all sixteen basic branches of the Army. Standards! No Compromise! ~ t!/es ~ os-01 From Growing up in Saudi Arabia ... . .. Through Desert Storm To Fort Benning, Georgia Christopher, Congratulations! Daddy, It is such an honor to be your wife. You are my hero. I am so proud of you. . I love you as much as the I love you very much. ocean is big, even bigger! Love Always - Melissa Love Jordan ~et• m. ~, 111 Class 5-01 4th Pit, A-Co Congratulations We are so proud of you 2nd Lieutenant and all of your Woody Gebhart accomplishments. You can depend on your There are not enough words family to be there to to express the pride and love I support you in all you do. have for you. Once again you have proven the fact, if you believe - you can achieve! Loue, {!leeu, 7~, 7~ , '3()~ , & g'~ Dear Clee, The road has been long and tiring, but with God as your strength you accomplished your goals and fulfilled your dream. We are so proud of you for all that you have accomplished. Thank you Clee for all you do, not only for your country but for your family as well. 'ii/id AU tJ""' Loue. 9'tfia111U & ~ To My Husband Lt. 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Welcomes the Families of OCS Graduates! For Reservations Call 706-653-1330 The Sp<>:r"ts I>=~~ ~~ &Sfti'Ut4 LUNCH SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR M-F 11AM TO 2PM BUFFET WITH Monday - Friday SALAD, MEATS, 2PM - 7PM VEGETABLES & DRINK CASSEROLES SPECIALS W/BEVERAGE $1 DRAFT DOMESTIC BOTTLES $2 $5.95 MIXED DRINKS $1 OFF Ribs, Steaks, Chicken, Sandwiches, Wings & Much More NEVER MISS A SPORTING EVENT We Have Over BO T. V. 's PARTY ROOMS AVAILABLE CALL IN ADVANCE FOR LARGE PARTIES (706) 641-9966 or FAX 641-9964 LOCATED 5736 VETERAN'S PARKWAY I ' Eight Dealerships In One Location! AUTO MALL rvi e fiiilli .-i 1®1 EJma w Q L!J BUICK ~ ~ ~ ~ [::J WHITTLESEY ROAD • Just off Whitesville Road and Bradley Park Drive 324-1234 K.W. TAILOR SHOP MILITARY SHOP 2408 Ft. Benning Road Columbus, GA 31903 687-1934 Favorite Amongst OCS Graduates! Specialists in Complete Alterations Military or Civilian (QUALITY WORK) Patches * Tabs * Badges * Wings Rank & Branch Sewn as per AR 670-1 OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY CONGRATULATIONS We're Still The One Best Wishes OCS CLASS 5-01 from FREEWAY FORD The Georgia Giant! Check Out Our Best Price Policy! 2025 Box Road Columbus, GA 31907 I 1-800-722-5932 I (706) 563-3023 ' Auto Sales · FREE 30-DAV 3,500 MILE WARRANTY ON USED CARS MILITARY DISCOUNTS ON ALL USED CARS Financing For E1 & Up First Time Buyers Good Credit - Bad Credit NO PROBLEM - WE FINANCE 5115 14th Avenue I Columbus, GA 31904 (706) 323-0345 Fax (706) 324-0242 . TOLL FREE 1-877-893"'"8991 Fairbanks Motors, Inc. 3200 Victory Drive Columbus, Georgia 31903 Telephone 706/682-1346 and best wishes for a long and rewarding military career. It would be a great pleasure and distinct honor to serve your needs for personal transportation. We are committed to selling you the most car for the lowest price. 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(706) 653-2258 3312 RiHr Rd Columhus IB Low Daily, Weekly and Weekend Rates fB Current Model Cars; Economy to Premium llf Mini Vans and 15 Passenger Vans llf Sports Utility Vehicles FOR WORLDWIDE RESERVATIONS CALL YOUR TRAVE L CONSULTANT OR: 1 ·800-PAY' FSS ~ ( 1-800-729-5377) or visit our website ot www.paylesscarrental.com ~t\TTCJ!J 1024 BROADWAY 1113 BROADWAY www.uptowntap.com (706) 653-8277 (706) 320-0630 ~ WILLY HEROLD SUBARU PRIOR MILITARY, SERVING THE MILITARY -- $0 DOWN MILITARY -- OVER 100 CARS AVAILABLE -- APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY PHONE -- NEW CAR FINANCING -- USED CAR FINANCING LUXURY CARS ACURA - LEXUS - HONDA - MAZDA - INF/NIT/ - TOYOTA - PORSCHE - NISSAN 5000 Veteran's Parkway 4320 Warm Springs Road 327-1406 569-9896 "EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE" Superior· CARL GREGORY Skin Art Your Military Connection I superi orski nart.com -I Your New & Used Truck and SUV Headquarters 2201 Victory Drive (706) 324-4161 BREAKFAST ANYTIME!.. 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EAT Mo'RE 8A'RSECUE! COLUMBUS STATE . UNIVERSITY VETERAH'S f>ARl(WAY AT WEEMS RD. -660-1415 MERCURY DRIVE. NEAR 1-185, EXIT 6. 563-1604 DOWHTOWH OH BROADWAY AT 14Tll ST. - 596-8910 Office of Admissions: (706} 568-2035 www.colstate.edu SOUTHEAST IMPORTS 1444 BOX ROAD COLUMBUS, GA 31907 2440 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA 31904 706-568-0501 Office (706) 322-8870 COL (R) JOHN ROBERSON Fax (706) 322-8577 Gen. Mgr. I Co-Owner Greg Griffin PRINTING COMPANY, INC. 3800 Second Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31904 (706) 323-7600 (706)327-6389 l"ax.(706)322-1266 3229 GENTIAN BLVD All 'IJjpes of (706) 563-6116 Commercial Printing and Custom Screen Printing. 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