Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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ROTC Rangers 23 i “Russians” in Attica Ranger camp teaches tactics training ganizations for the students involved in the Armed Forces. These programs are open to everyone, but the majority of the members are in a division of ROTC. One organization in particular is the Army ROTC Rangers. The U.S. Ranger Batallion is a unique unit of the Army that is readily deployable. Fort Lewis. Washington, and Fort Stewart. Georgia, house the two advanced ranger camps. The Purdue University Ranger program worked on a much smaller scale than the U.S. Army Rangers. In March. Army ROTC rangers engaged in simulated combat at Mudlavia Springs near Attica. Indiana. “The camp was one exercise in a series of warm-ups for those attending the advanced camp at Fort Lewis,” said Sergeant First Class Robert LaFond. drill leader. The twenty-one participants were divided into two squads, the United States and the Soviet Union. Of the thirteen Americans, four lived; only two of the eight Russians managed to escape alive. Scoit I.andcs analyze the troops during ranger camp. He was one of the nine Americans shot by the Russian forces. Preparing to fire. Luke Akin sits inside the abandoned hotel. This drill was part of the MOUNT training. The combat was centered around an old abandoned motel. focusing on MOUNT training. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain, and combat near cities and buildings. Emphasis was also placed on assault, raid, and ambush techniques. Holding the camp in Attica proved to be good location for training in these areas. Another Ranger camp was held in Attica in October. The students that participated flew in helicopters for a more realistic perspective of a combat situation. The ROTC program offers many organizations for students at Purdue in addition to the Rangers. Some of the organizations are Drill Team. Rifle Pistol Team. Association of the United States Army and Pershing Rifles. Sergeant First Class LaFond felt that the campus exercises went very well and the participants benefitted greatly.” He hopes to start battles with other universities in the near future for a more competitive edge. —Stephanie Grubb A Taylor Many people think that all the Armed Forces Reserve Officer Training Corps members do is walk around in uniform and congregate in the Armory. But wait! They do more. Aside from weekly drills and classwork. the Purdue ROTC program offers or-

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A Taylor Scott Mead, a member of the Amencan forces, takes off his helmet in order to better inspect hts M-16 rifle. Sergeonl First Class Robert LaFond. back, gives the after action critique while Luke Akins, front, looks over the battlefield. The critique is just part of the many exercises that the Rangers went through in Attica.

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Yes, some people actually do take a break from partying to monitor the progress of their favorite kart. Phi Kappa Psi fraternity members keep track of their driver. Wild Bill Goode, during the race. Grand Prix Queen Annie Ross smiles and waves to spectators during the Grand Prix parade that kicks off the race. A. Taylor 24 Grand Prix