Many thanks to the U of MN Army ROTC cadets who invited me to their Mega Lead Lab this weekend at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). Pics and video coming soon.

Many thanks to the U of MN Army ROTC cadets who invited me to their Mega Lead Lab this weekend at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). Pics and video coming soon.

Cadet Christopher Kauffeld exits the pool after passing the equipment drop test. One of a three part Combat Water Survival Test all cadets must complete.

Cadet Christopher Kauffeld exits the pool after passing the equipment drop test. One of a three part Combat Water Survival Test all cadets must complete.

University of Minnesota Army ROTC cadets participate in a combat water survival test.

A cadet yelling instructions before a combat water survival test at the University of Minnesota pool.

A cadet yelling instructions before a combat water survival test at the University of Minnesota pool.

5 meter blindfold jump with rifle. One of three events that make up the combat water survival test all Army ROTC cadets must pass.

Pool Training Preview. Stay tuned for more pics and vids.

University of Minnesota Army ROTC cadets participate in a “Confidence Lab” as part of the military science curriculum.

University of Minnesota Army ROTC cadets participate in a “Confidence Lab” as part of the military science curriculum.

Gopher Battalion Training Lab at the University of Minnesota.

Gopher Battalion Training Lab at the University of Minnesota.

Gopher Battalion at attention.

Gopher Battalion at attention.