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Brett Baker
Hometown: St. Marys, OH
High School: Memorial High School
Major: Middle Childhood Education
Program: Army ROTC
Why did you choose to pursue the Army ROTC program at Mount Union?
I chose to pursue the ROTC program here at Mount for a couple reasons. First, our family has a small history of being in the military and being in the military myself has always interested me. Personally I could not think of a better opportunity to try out the military than ROTC. Secondly, I chose Mount over other schools because personally I knew I needed a small school environment and I was wanting to play football at the collegiate level as well.
What types of opportunities are available for students who share your interest in the Army ROTC program as well as education?
The Army basically sets you up to succeed in whatever career you decide to follow. Me personally, becoming a teacher/administrator and coach, having a background in the Army will help me immensely. I will know how to handle any situation and I will always be up for the challenge no matter what the task. The life long lessons I will learn by participating in Army ROTC will be something you cannot place a value on.
What are your goals upon graduation?
My goals upon graduation are kind of already planned out for me. Due to being a scholarship cadet in ROTC the first 4 years after graduation I will either be on active duty or in the reserves. I am very excited about the opportunities ahead of me with the Army. However, once I am out of the Army my goals are to find a good teaching and coaching position most likely in the state of Ohio. By that time I will be around 26 years old and ready to settle down and begin a career.
Elements a person should possess to succeed in your program?
There are seven terms that we had discussed in class and I couldn't find any other words that could be better for this question. A person who would like to succeed not only in the Army but in life must have these seven leadership dimensions; loyalty, duty, respect for others, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
What advice can you offer for someone who is considering joining the Army ROTC program?
I can't necessarily offer any advice, the only thing I can say is that if you are even considering it or are curious about the class then take it. You are not signing up for anything Army related by taking the course. It is a very energetic and fun atmosphere and we cover very relevant material that can help anyone out in their day to day activities.
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