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| All of the ROTC Cadre at the Fall 2008 Commissioning Ceremony. |
| The Saluki ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. We have highly dedicated and qualified instructors with a wide range of knowledge and experience. Several are combat veterans recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. They all are willing to put in extra time and effort to help cadets reach their goals. Master Sergeant Zarnoth instructs the MSIII’s, teaching, training and preparing them using his vast supply of personal experience and professional demeanor. Sergeant First Class Sides is always ready to put in study time with cadets at the table in the back office. Major Downey instructs the MSI’s and assists with many aspects of the Battalion. Major Aeschleman is the ROO and the Battalion jack of all trades. Captain Pattumma is a skilled professional and a former graduate of SIUC’s ROTC program, back to help her former program grow with what she’s learned during her time in the Army. LTC Hilmes instructs the MSIV’s and sets the overall tone for the Battalion. 2LTs Bowden and Conner pass on recent ROTC knowledge and help the cadets in any way they can while awaiting training. Claudia, our University employee, is always willing to lend a hand in her particular area of expertise. Tom, our supply technician, always has what the cadets need. All together, the Saluki Battalion has a professional group of cadre that work well together and lay the groundwork for a positive cadet experience. |
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Learn Leadership from the Best Leaders
The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That's why
we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the
kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that
make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.

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LTC Gary Hilmes
Professor of Military Science
MSIV Instructor
618-453-7560
hilmesg@siu.edu
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MAJ Tom Downey
Executive Officer
MSI Instructor
618-453-7573
downeyt@siu.edu
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MAJ Jeremiah Aeschleman
Enrollment Officer
MSIV Instructor
618-453-7563
aesch@siu.edu
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CPT Klairoong Pattumma
Enrollment Officer
MSIV Instructor
618-453-7563
pattumma@siu.edu
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MSG Jeffrey Zarnoth
Senior Military Science Instructor
MS III Instructor
618-453-7572
zarnothj@siu.edu
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SFC Brian Sides
Military Instructor
MSII Instructor
618-453-7572
sides@siu.edu
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Mr. Thomas Lawless
Supply Technician
618-453-7575
lawlesst@siu.edu
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Mrs. Claudia Graff
University Secretary
618-453-5786
claudros@siu.edu
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