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Rudders Rangers

Rudder's Rangers is named for James Earl Rudder, commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion that stormed the beaches at Normandy. Upon retirement from the military, Rudder became the 16th president of Texas A&M University.

Rudder's Rangers trains volunteer Army ROTC cadets and prepares them to take part in some of the Army's special training schools, such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, and eventually Ranger School. This training happens over a year long process, during which cadets participate in a Winter Field Training Exercise at Fort Hood and compete in Texas A&M's Best Ranger Competition. Cadets meeting the requirements are awarded a pin to wear on their uniform. The newest addition to Rudder's Rangers is the Combat 5k. Started in 2008, this annual philanthropy event raises money for Fisher House.

Both Rudders Rangers' First Sergeant and Commanding Officer are from Company I-1. Many Ord Ords manage to make it all the way through the year to the Best Ranger Challenge (BRC) where they earn their Rudders pin. I-1 encourages participation in Rudders Rangers, as it helps cadets both physically and mentally.

(Right/Above: An Ord Ord participates in the annual Rudders Rangers Quad Assault, where a platoon of Rangers conducts a mission against enemy forces in the middle of the quadrangle, equipped with blank-firing weapons)

Fish Drill Team (FDT)

This all-freshman precision rifle drill team represents Texas A&M and the Corps in competition with other colleges at military drill meets around the nation. The team has been a part of Corps life for more than 60 years and has won several national championships. Participation involves daily rifle drill instruction and practice. Any freshman in the Corps who is willing to accept the challenges of being on the team can participate.

Every year, several Ord Ord fish rise to meet the challenge of FDT, continuing an I-1 legacy that began a long time ago. Click here to see a video of a Fish Drill Team practice.

Ross Volunteers
"Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman."

The Ross Volunteer Company is the official Honor Guard for the Governor of the state of Texas, and, aside from the Cadet Corps itself, is the oldest student organization in the state of Texas. Started in 1887, the organization was named Scott Volunteers for the President of Texas A&M. In 1898, the company was renamed for Texas A&M President Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The company is composed of junior and senior cadets. Cadets are chosen on a basis of honor, humility, and character. The RV Company performs a 3 volley, 21-gun salute at the traditional Silver Taps ceremony and at the annual campus Muster event. In addition, the RV Company marches in several parades each year including the Rex Parade on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. The RVs serve as the honor guard of Rex, the king of Mardi Gras.

Currently there are three Ords Ords who are members of the Ross Volunteers. (Above: An Ord Ord receives his pin in the Ross Volunteer Induction Ceremony)

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Sandhurst

The Sandhurst Competition is a military skills competition at West Point that first began in 1967 with the presentation of a British officer's sword to the United States Corps of Cadets by the British Exchange Officer. Besides the 32 squads from each of the West Point companies, visiting service academy teams included the Naval and Air Force Academies, Britain's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) teams "Red" and "Blue", Canada's Royal Military College (RMC), the National Military Academy of Afghanistan, and the Chilean Military School.

During the Spring semester, Texas A&M's Sandhurst Team prepares for the upcoming competition through extensive morning physical training and learning the necessary skills to complete events. Examples of events include rappelling, building and crossing a one-rope bridge, obstacle course navigation, combat swim (with full gear), rifle marksmanship, a raft paddle, 12' wall climb, and weapon handling skills. Freshmen are allowed to try out for the Sandhurst Team, if their GPR meets the minimum 2.5 requirement.

The '08-'09 Sandhurst Commander was in Company I-1, and every year there are Ord Ords from all different classes who either try out as "new guys" or return as "old guys."

(Left: '09 1BGD CO practicing disassembly & reassembly of an M249 SAW for the Sandhurst Competition)

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	Photo Gallery Special Units Rudders Rangers Rudder's Rangers is named for James Earl Rudder, commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion that stormed the beaches at Normandy. Upon retirement from the military, Rudder became the 16th president of Texas A&M University. Rudder's Rangers trains volunteer Army ROTC cadets and prepares them to take part in some of the Army's special training schools, such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, and eventually Ranger School. This training happens over a year long process, during which cadets participate in a Winter Field Training Exercise at Fort Hood and compete in Texas A&M's Best Ranger Competition. Cadets meeting the requirements are awarded a pin to wear on their uniform. The newest addition to Rudder's Rangers is the Combat 5k. Started in 2008, this annual philanthropy event raises money for Fisher House. Both Rudders Rangers' First Sergeant and Commanding Officer are from Company I-1. Many Ord Ords manage to make it all the way through the year to the Best Ranger Challenge (BRC) where they earn their Rudders pin. I-1 encourages participation in Rudders Rangers, as it helps cadets both physically and mentally. (Right/Above: An Ord Ord participates in the annual Rudders Rangers Quad Assault, where a platoon of Rangers conducts a mission against enemy forces in the middle of the quadrangle, equipped with blank-firing weapons) Fish Drill Team (FDT) This all-freshman precision rifle drill team represents Texas A&M and the Corps in competition with other colleges at military drill meets around the nation. The team has been a part of Corps life for more than 60 years and has won several national championships. Participation involves daily rifle drill instruction and practice. Any freshman in the Corps who is willing to accept the challenges of being on the team can participate. Every year, several Ord Ord fish rise to meet the challenge of FDT, continuing an I-1 legacy that began a long time ago. Click here to see a video of a Fish Drill Team practice. Ross Volunteers "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman." The Ross Volunteer Company is the official Honor Guard for the Governor of the state of Texas, and, aside from the Cadet Corps itself, is the oldest student organization in the state of Texas. Started in 1887, the organization was named Scott Volunteers for the President of Texas A&M. In 1898, the company was renamed for Texas A&M President Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The company is composed of junior and senior cadets. Cadets are chosen on a basis of honor, humility, and character. The RV Company performs a 3 volley, 21-gun salute at the traditional Silver Taps ceremony and at the annual campus Muster event. In addition, the RV Company marches in several parades each year including the Rex Parade on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. The RVs serve as the honor guard of Rex, the king of Mardi Gras. Currently there are three Ords Ords who are members of the Ross Volunteers. (Above: An Ord Ord receives his pin in the Ross Volunteer Induction Ceremony) Sandhurst The Sandhurst Competition is a military skills competition at West Point that first began in 1967 with the presentation of a British officer's sword to the United States Corps of Cadets by the British Exchange Officer. Besides the 32 squads from each of the West Point companies, visiting service academy teams included the Naval and Air Force Academies, Britain's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) teams "Red" and "Blue", Canada's Royal Military College (RMC), the National Military Academy of Afghanistan, and the Chilean Military School. During the Spring semester, Texas A&M's Sandhurst Team prepares for the upcoming competition through extensive morning physical training and learning the necessary skills to complete events. Examples of events include rappelling, building and crossing a one-rope bridge, obstacle course navigation, combat swim (with full gear), rifle marksmanship, a raft paddle, 12' wall climb, and weapon handling skills. Freshmen are allowed to try out for the Sandhurst Team, if their GPR meets the minimum 2.5 requirement. The '08-'09 Sandhurst Commander was in Company I-1, and every year there are Ord Ords from all different classes who either try out as "new guys" or return as "old guys." (Left: '09 1BGD CO practicing disassembly & reassembly of an M249 SAW for the Sandhurst Competition)