Class of 2013 Enters West Point Monday
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See page 4 for the R-Day schedule and other things to do while waiting for the oath ceremony. OINTER IEW ® PVOL . 66, NO. 24 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF WE VS T POINT , THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY JUNE 25, 2009 Class of 2013 enters West Point Monday New cadets from the Class of 2012 practice marching and other drill and ceremony techniques even though some had not even received their uniforms yet during Reception Day 2008. They started their training in squad formation, progressed through platoon formations and then finished in their Cadet Basic Training companies to march to Battle Monument for their swearing in ceremony. SGT . VINCENT FU S CO /DCOMM From staff reports “Once again, our entering class is which include Albania, Colombia, Georgia, and friends at Trophy Point to take the Oath comprised of stellar young people,” Col. Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, of Allegiance from U.S. Military Academy About 1,300 new cadets—including more Deborah McDonald, director of admissions, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Michael than 330 minority candidates, 18 international said. “Their overall performance in academics, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Slovenia, Taiwan, S. Linnington. cadets and 24 combat veterans—who served leadership and athletics is outstanding and Thailand and Tunisia. New cadets will complete six-and-a-half in Afghanistan, Iraq or both are expected to provides the foundation for successful Upon graduation, these cadets will return weeks of Cadet Basic Training to learn the report to West Point Monday, Reception Day completion of the challenging West Point to their respective countries as officers in their basic skills of the Soldier. for the class of 2013. experience. armed forces. They will participate in rigorous physical The incoming class was selected from a “These young patriots are coming here During R-Day, the new cadets begin the training, small-unit tactical training and rifle pool of more than 11,000 applicants. to devote themselves to becoming guardians process of becoming West Point cadets and marksmanship. There are 190 women, who comprise 14 of Duty, Honor, Country and our United future U.S. Army officers. They will learn to respond quickly percent of the class. States Constitution. They represent our They undergo administrative processing, and accurately to their commanders under Minority enrollment, roughly 25 percent nation’s promise of the future,” McDonald are fitted with their initial issue of military conditions of mental and physical stress. of the incoming class, includes 90 African- continued. clothing; receive haircuts, medical and At the end of this initial training period, Americans, 84 Asian-Americans, 10 Native Members of the class of 2013 include physical evaluations; and begin their first new cadets will be formally accepted into Americans and 127 Hispanic-Americans–– cadets from every state in the nation and 18 lessons in marching, military courtesy and the Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance marking the highest number of Hispanics for international cadets entering the class under discipline. As their first day ends, the class of Day Parade for the class of 2013, which is any West Point class to date. the sponsorship of their respective countries, 2013 will stand before many of their parents scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 15. DPTMS provides information about R-Day and pre-R-Day-related activities By Joe Senger Heavy traffic is expected at Stony from heading toward the Plain. parking for R-Day only. Directorate of Plans, Training, Lonesome and Thayer gates from 5:30 a.m Vehicles parked in the Arvin Cadet As with all special events that take place Mobilization and Security until about 10 a.m. Expect delays and plan Physical Development Center North parking on West Point, safety and security are of accordingly. All pedestrians and/or passengers area must exit via Parke Place to Stony paramount concern. Everyone can help In support of Reception Day, Monday, the in vehicles older than 16 must show valid Lonesome Road. in the detection and reporting of criminal following measures are in effect: photo identification. Eisenhower Hall lots (other than for activities to ensure that Reception Day 2009 • 1:45-3:30 p.m. today. Traffic will be • Drivers with DOD stickers and either the handicapped and R-Day staff), Jefferson Road is a success. blocked at the entrance to Clinton Lot and CAC or military ID card should enter through and Scott Place—including those normally Anyone observing suspicious behavior at the intersection of Washington and Ruger Washington Gate. authorized to park in this location, Thayer or activity is urged to promptly report it to roads for periods of several minutes to • Clinton Lot is closed for parking until 3 Road Extension in the vicinity of Trophy the West Point Military Police at 938-3333. support the Oath Ceremony rehearsal. Anyone p.m. when it will open for handicap parking Point, Howard Road from the intersection of Using the simple format below will help to departing Clinton Lot during this time must only. Howard and Ruger roads to the Eisenhower ensure the needed information is obtained turn right out of the lot. From 5:25 p.m. until the completion of Hall Tunnel, Eisenhower Hall tunnel area for the call: • Friday. The upper three lots of the oath ceremony at about 6:15 p.m., there (handicap parking only) and Clinton Place • Who was observed? Eisenhower Hall and A Lot are closed for will be no through traffic allowed on Cullum are closed from parking. All other lots are • What was seen? Be specific. R-Day rehearsal. and Washington roads in the Trophy Point available for parking. Thayer Roof will have • Where was it seen? • 1–3 p.m. Sunday—same traffic patterns area from the entrance of Thayer Hall roof to 25 spaces reserved for R-Day activities. • When was it seen? as Thursday. the intersection of Stony Lonesome Road and There will be handicapped parking at • Whyis it suspicious? • Monday. Parents of in-coming cadet Washington Road. Eisenhower Hall and Clinton Lots, and four Remember the security adage––if you see candidates have been instructed to park in Ruger Road will be blocked at the spaces in Doubleday Lot will be converted something, say something. either Lot C or E. intersection of Howard Road to prevent traffic from government vehicle parking to handicap For more information, call 938-8859. 2 June 25, 2009 Community Point of View Pointer View Letter from USCC looking for volunteers for the July 15 the Supe: Get New Cadet Visitation Day (Ice Cream Social) Submitted by U.S. Corps of Cadets coaches. involved with the • For civilian employees, duty time is authorized to The United States Corps of Cadets will conduct New Cadet participate and work schedules will be adjusted to make this Ice Cream Social Visitation Day from 1:30-5:30 p.m. July 15. part of the eight-hour workday. USMA/Garrison staff and faculty sign-up for Visitation Bargaining unit employee participation is undetermined at Dear Members of the West Point Community: Day opened June 16 on the USCC Web page, www-internal. this time. uscc.usma.edu. • Assigned to USMA: There is no longer a requirement The class of 2013 is selected Signing up for New Cadet Visitation Day does not enroll for hosts to live within a specific boundary to participate. and on their way to West Point! volunteers in, or commit them to, the Fourth Class Sponsor However, if someone lives outside of the walking privileges Judy and I want to thank each Program for the academic year. boundary, then this person is authorized to take cadet(s) to of you who met with these young The annual sign-up for the Fourth Class Sponsor Program his/her residence only. men and women when they were on the USCC Web page (www-internal.uscc.usma.edu) However, personnel hosting new cadets may use academy in high school, picked them out begins July 21. common areas such as picnic tables located throughout from Soldiers in your units and Participation of Families from the West Point community post. encouraged them through the is critical to New Cadet Visitation Day, which provides each • If a potential volunteer does not meet the requirements admissions process. new cadet an opportunity for a short break from the demands listed above, exceptions to policy may be requested through, One time-honored tradition of Cadet Basic Training and a chance to visit with a Family and approved by, the USCC chief of staff. is the New Cadet Visitation Day, in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. • Incoming personnel not yet assigned to quarters are commonly referred to as the Cadet Ice Cream Social. It gives the new cadets the opportunity to ask questions and invited to host new cadets using the academy common areas For those who are new to West Point, from 1:30-5:30 learn about the military lifestyle and is a great opportunity for such as picnic tables throughout post. p.m. July 15, our community asks volunteers to take a few potential sponsors to gain an appreciation for the sponsorship • Keller Army Community Hospital personnel should new cadets away from the barracks, listen to their stories program and interaction with cadets. contact Darlene Ruscelli for AMS access. If personnel cannot and share light refreshments. The afternoon serves as a Criteria for the Ice Cream Social are: access the application, send an e-mail to darlene.ruscelli@ break for the new cadets and a chance to reflect all they • Rank: Military must be sergeant first class and above, us.army.mil and request access or call her at 938-6775.