AAS FTP Semester - Log 5

Deciding to become an Arnold Air Society candidate is one of the best decisions a cadet can make.   

This is what Lt Paul O’Hare Squadron AAS members had to say regarding their experience in the program:

1. Why did you decide to be a candidate?

"I decided to join my first day of ROTC in the spring of 2013 because so many cadets were coming up to me and telling me that I should join Arnold Air. I had no idea what it was but I decided to give it a shot. I continue as an active because it helped my ROTC career so much that I want to help new cadets beginning ROTC. Arnold Air is the best program to help ROTC cadets become better cadets in every way









." -C/Col Bandaruk
           

2. How has your experience been? 

"Arnold Air can be a very tough and trying program. I know many cadets question whether it's worth it. But at the end of the day every cadet that I have talked to is incredibly happy that they finished the program." 



-C/Maj Nguyen

3. What tips can you give to cadets looking to join AAS?

"I would advise other cadets to not take the process lightly and realize that it is a big commitment of not only time but effort and energy. Cadets joining Arnold Air should be ready to sacrifice a few weekends, but they should also understand nothing else will make them better cadets quite like Arnold Air. They need to stay focused on the end results. 




I know if it wasn't for Arnold Air, I wouldn't be in ROTC anymore." -C/Martinez

4. How has AAS helped you in ROTC.

" As a new cadet entering in the spring I feel as though AAS has already helped me catch up the the rest of the 100s that have been in for a semester already. It has given me the tools and confidence I need to be a leader in the ROTC program."     - C/Messfun

5.What Is the hardest part of AAS and why?

"I would say the hardest part of the AAS candidate process is the fact that we have to sacrifice nearly the entire later half of our Fridays. We're all exhausted after training sessions. It's all very intense and like a wake up call to how hard we have to work to make it to field training." -C/Doheny

6. What has been the most rewarding part of AAS and why?

                   

"Seeing my candidate flight excel in ROTC as opposed to the cadets that haven't gone through Arnold Air. The results are definitely worth the work!" -C/ 1st Lt Moore