Students First, Cadets Second, Successful Always

		Cadet Scalione My leadership and time management skills have increased greatly with the varying levels of responsibility that I have received during my time as a cadet. I am now a stronger, more decisive, and more confident person because of the training that NYC ROTC has given me. I now approach challenging situations directly, whereas in the past I would have been reluctant to do so. My fellow cadets are the most supportive people I know, and although they are always there to lend a helping hand, they always push me to strive for self-sufficiency in all my tasks. The training required for becoming an Army officer in the 21st century is both mentally and physically challenging, but because of the encouragement and assistance from my fellow cadets, and the wealth of experience that the cadre bring to the program, my transition from a civilian to an officer has been made much easier!
		CDT McKernon As I enter my fourth year of ROTC, I am amazed by the fact that I entered ROTC just "to check it out", only to now be on the brink of commissioning as an officer in the United States Army.  My decision to join ROTC has profoundly affected my life for the better, and the Army has given me the discipline, skills, and drive to succeed in every facet of my life, in both the military and civilian worlds.