Army Cadets of Orlando Conducts First Orientation

The forming unit Army Cadets of Orlando conducted its first Recruit Orientation Brief today, with five prospective Cadets, the unit's Officer-in-Charge and three prospective Officer Candidates/Noncommissioned Officers in attendance.

Officers, officer candidates, instructors and Cadets of the Army Cadets of Tampa Bay travelled to Orlando to assist with the Recruit Orientation and to assist the newest unit of the U.S. Army Cadet Corps join the ranks of the Corps.

Shown above is OC Jorge Nazario, Officer-in-Charge of the Army Cadets of Orlando receiving the Oath of Office as an Officer Candidate from COL Joseph M. Land, Sr., Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Cadet Corps. OC Nazario, who served in the Marine Corps, has four years experience working with Cadets.

Gathering of Warriors:  Army Cadets of Tampa Bay 

World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, these are only a few of the wars that were fought by our veterans. That’s what this weekend’s event was all about. Gathering of Warriors gave thanks and gratitude to all those who have proudly served and are presently serving in today’s war on terrorism.

The Army Cadets of Tampa Bay participated in the Massing of Colors for the opening ceremonies. The Air National Guard brought out their newest light utility helicopter, the Lakota UH-72. It still had that new helicopter smell. On Sunday it took flight and was simulated being shot down by an Air National Guard Defense Battery Unit. There were also military vehicles from the past wars of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. SOCCOM para-jumpers made an appearance as well. Cadets from ACTB met Tuskegee Airmen, and a Retired Navy Submariner Captain, who was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

The Sheriff’s Department brought out the impaired driving goggles, and had “drivers” attempt to walk a straight line and drive a golf cart through a course. Acting First Sergeant C/CPL Kennedy only ran over three simulated pedestrians while driving the course.

 

The SWAT Team had a miniature obstacle course set up allowing young adults to run through it. They also had their newest vehicle on display as well as weapons and tools they use in the performance of their duties.

Inside the fairgrounds arena, booths were set up by, many organizations including, United States Army, Army National Guard, SOCCOM, Sons of the American Revolution, American Red Cross, Sarasota Aviation Museum, RC Planes Association, as well as many Veteran organizations, and of course one by the Army Cadets of Tampa Bay.