This newsletter summarizes leadership development activities and events for the Hampton University Army ROTC Pirate Battalion. It describes a leadership development exercise where cadets practiced land navigation skills at Fort Story. It also introduces the new online alumni database created to help cadets connect with military alumni. Finally, it discusses the battalion's participation in Founder's Day commemorations and a visit to the VA hospital for a Christmas celebration, where cadets helped lift veterans' spirits through caroling.

1. Leadership Development Exercise
Pirate Battalion: Hampton University Army ROTC Newsletter
January/February 2016 Volume 1, No. 3
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Contents
• LDX...........................................................1
• Stay Connected: HU ROTC
Database.................................................2
• Founder’s Day Ceremony.................2
• Pirate Battalion Welcomes Double
Trouble....................................................2
• Ugly Sweater Party..............................3
• Making Spirits Bright.........................3
• Cadet of the Month ...........................4
• HU Welcomes New Military Science
Instructor...............................................4
• The Results Are In!..............................4
• Cadet Photo Wall.................................5
• Upcoming Events................................6
• Save the Date........................................6
• Social Media..........................................6
• Fundraiser Webpage..........................6
Professor of Military Science
The Pirate Battalion – Leadership Development Exercise • HU ROTC Databse
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LTC Yusef E. Good
Statement
“Hampton University is a special
place, but the Army ROTC program
is significantly special because of the
hard work, dedication and commit-
ment of its young leaders...The Stan-
dard of Excellence means more than
words around here.”
By: CDT Brandon Hall
The 6th of February gave rise to a new challenge for Hampton’s Army
ROTC program. The Cadets embarked on a journey to Fort Story in Virginia Beach to
conduct a Leadership Development Exercise (LDX). The day was carefully planned
by the leadership within the Pirate Battalion. Cadets had the unique experience of
a CH-47F Chinook landing on the practice football field of Hampton University. It
arrived to transport contracted cadets to Fort Story. All Cadets and guests were given
the opportunity to board the aircraft and enjoy the impromptu tour. There was also an
intuitive briefing in regards to the aviation branch and the history of the unit itself.
As soon as the Chinook landed at Fort Story, our skills were put to the test with
land navigation. It was especially interesting considering that the MSIs and MSIIs had
been under the instruction of MSG Darrell Cornelius for map reading, terrain analysis,
and land navigation classes leading up to the LDX.
The next order of business was to have everybody split into small teams. Each
team had a MSIII and MSIV present to supervise and guide them to the desired outcome.
The pressure was alive and well as soon as the coordinates and maps were distributed.
Each squad was given a variable amount of points that they needed to plot and find and
time was of the essence. At each location there was a sign or marker with a specific
combination of numbers and letters that needed to be annotated in order to confirm it was
the correct location.
The semi-brisk day passed by and LDX was concluded with an AAR (After
Action Report). It was determined that many of the Cadets honed in on the mindset that
was consistent with being a lifelong learner. Each Cadet used collaborative teamwork and
was able to retain something from this rare experience, which made it very worthwhile
for all involved. This was only a small part of what the program has in store for this
spring semester, so stay tuned!

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Cadet of the Year
CDT Pierce Watson
Classification: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Lowell, Michigan
Extra Curricular Activities: Commanding ranger
challenge, tutoring and playing the piano
Favorite Quote: “Uncommon thought leads to
uncommon action.”- Kia Green
The Hampton University Pirate Battalion welcomed
two sets of twins into the program last semester!
Dominique and Gabrielle Wilson are from Antioch,
California. Dominique Wilson is a Kinesiology major
while Gabrielle Wilson is an Interdisciplinary Studies
major. Aside from their academics, the Wilsons
have become involved with ROTC activity teams!
Dominique is a member of the Color Guard and
Gabrielle is a member of the Ranger Challenge Team.
Jada and Jasmyn Bostic are from Cleveland, Ohio.
However, they have recently moved back from
Kaiserslaitern, Germany. Jada is a Computer Science
major, with a minor in Leadership Studies while
Jasmyn is a 5 Year MBA Major, with a minor in
Leadership Studies as well. The twins are a part of
the Hampton University Track and Field Team. Jada
participates in the Indoor Track 400 event and the
4x400, while Jasmyn participates in the 400 Hurdles.
Both sets of twins are continuing to excel
academically and physically. We hope to see more
from the Wilsons and the Bostics, in and outside of
the program. Keep up the great work ladies!
By: CDT Raven Able
Pirate Battalion Welcomes
Double the Trouble By: CDT Manfred Patterson
Stay Connected: HU ROTC Database
The Pirate Battalion cadets have been very privileged this semester with
many Hampton University Military Alumni returning to their “Home by the Sea”; not only
to share their experiences, but to also answer questions the cadets had about their future
career paths in and outside of the military. With these grand opportunities of meeting such
affluent alumni and gaining new perspectives, it begs the question: how can Hampton Ca-
dets connect and network with such influential leaders as they embark on their separate ca-
reers upon graduation from Hampton University? This is an issue LTC (Ret.) Claude Vann,
III and I sat down and tackled together back in October of this year. LTC (Ret.) Vann (a
1970’s Pirate Battalion Hampton University Graduate) stated how there was no real system
of continuity for keeping graduates in contact with their battalion after commencement,
leading to complete disconnection amongst both parties.
To address this issue, I sought after a resource that would provide a simple way to network
and keep cadets and alumni up to date all in one place, an online database.
My name is Manfred Patterson, Jr., a graduating Computer Information Systems
(CIS) major and senior cadet in Army ROTC. As the Battalion S-2 and a CIS major, my
technical experience and computing knowledge made accomplishing this task second
nature and essential to my contributions to the Mighty Pirate Battalion.
The Database is called “Hampton University Pirate Battalion Alumni Database.”
It uses a third party service called Member Planet. To join the database you must become
a member of “Member Planet” via their website or you can submit an email request to join
the Pirate Battalion Database Network at hualumnibattalion@gmail.com. The Database
can be accessed through your mobile phone on the member planet app or personal laptop.
Once you have joined, your membership will include a plethora of features and services.
Each member has access to member-wide database forums, personal messaging, email,
battalion events calendar, battalion photo albums, Legacy Giving (donation campaigns for
the HU Pirate Battalion) and much more. The primary purpose of this database is to give
our young future leaders an effective resource to connect with HU military alumni, thus en-
hancing their perspective and knowledge and reconnecting alumni to the battalion. Please
join our Battalion Database Network. Become a part of this Mighty Legacy!
By: CDT Raven Able
123rd Annual Founder’s Day
The Hampton University students celebrated their 123rd Annual Founder’s Day
on Sunday, January 31st. From the Wreath Laying Ceremony, to speeches given in Ogden Hall,
the Hamptonians were proud to be a part of such a glorious occasion and to honor the Uni-
versity’s history. President William R. Harvey spoke at the morning ceremony before placing
a wreath around General Samuel Chapman Armstrong’s memorial. In addition to placing a
wreath, the Hampton University Army and Navy ROTC programs joined together to pay hom-
age to this event. Both formations saluted General Armstrong for his achievements and pioneer-
ing efforts to establishing this fine Institution. Cadet Cameron Wells, MS2 and Commander of
the Firing Party, instructed a few Cadets to signal off a 3-Volley Salute to pay tribute to General
Armstrong as a show of respect.
Following the morning ceremony, a second part of service took place in Ogden Hall,
where numerous people were acknowledged. There were many Presidential Citizenship Award
Recipients, and newly inducted members to the Quarter Century Club. The Hampton University
Symphonic Choir displayed two excellent selections for the day, and President Harvey gave an
outstanding speech.
Mr. Michael D. Armstrong, a former Hamptonian, was the Founder’s Day guest
speaker. As an Executive Vice President and General Manager for International Brand Develop-
ment at Viacom International Media Networks, Armstrong provided current Hamptonians with
a few strong words of wisdom and key components to success; while sharing a few of his own
experiences as a college student.
Hampton University’s Founder’s Day was a hugely successful and commemorating
event! The legacy of General Armstrong lives on in the hearts and minds of Hamptonians of the
past, present, and future!

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On December 8th, the Mighty Pirate Battalion participated in the VA Hospital’s Annual Christmas Celebration. This
was the first time our Battalion was able to participate in such a momentous event. Staff and veterans welcomed the Cadets with the
holiday spirit and great appreciation and enthusiasm.
Cadet Deja Dunn, a sophomore Pre-Med Psychology major expressed, “during my visit to the VA Hospital I was pleas-
antly surprised to see that the holiday spirit hadn’t forgotten about our veterans and elders. It was great to see how much our young
faces and karaoke singing could warm their spirits, even for just the moment. Their happiness made me feel great. I felt very happy
and supported by everyone around and I would love to volunteer there, more often.”
Cadets were able to serve food and beverages to the tremendous turnout of veterans and their families. With this exposure
for the cadets, we were able to accomplish one goal for the battalion: Building esprit de corps and developing compassionate cadets
who understand serving goes beyond the ROTC boundaries. CDT Raven Able, a freshman Journalism major said, “I experienced
a great time with my battle buddies!” We will continue to build on this exceptional first year to ensure the Battalion is continually
involved with the VA Hospital in the future in as many ways as possible!
Ugly Sweater Party
Photos by: CDT Brett Harris
By: CDT Laura Payton
Hampton University’s Army ROTC Pirate Battalion hosted their first ugly
sweater party on December 10, 2015. This event was open to all cadets in the battalion. The
cadets were challenged to come with the most ugly Christmas sweater they had, and the
turn out was magnificent. Not only were there a good number of cadets attending the event,
but the Cadre also arrived sporting their ugly sweaters. The party started off with a senti-
mental piece. This year, the Pirate Battalion was hosting a family that was less fortunate for
Christmas. Each MS level was required to attain certain items such as water, a turkey, and
stuffing. All the items were then boxed up and when the family arrived, it was presented to
them as a gift from the Battalion. However, the night was still young. There was food that
needed to be eaten, and games to be played. A plethora of activities took place during the
party, such as cadet bingo and an impersonation contest. The main event all the cadets were
waiting for was the award ceremony. This was no ordinary award ceremony though; the cer-
tificates given out here were a slew of comical and parody awards, like the person with the
most excuses and spotlight ranger. All cadets took this event in very good spirits. It was a
good-hearted laugh, and also time for cadets to get closer and enjoy one another’s company.
The Battalion’s first ugly sweater party was a huge success. It will most certainly be making
a comeback in time for Christmas of 2016!
By: CDT Brandon Hall
Making Spirits Bright

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Classification: Sophomore, MS2
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Palm Bay, Florida
Extra Curricular Activities: HU Majestic Dance
Troupe & Kinesiology Club
Favorite Quote: “Do not let anyone steal your
dreams”- MSG(r) Karen Martin of the Air Force
(a.k.a. Latrena’s Grandmother)
Cadet of the Month
(January):
Latrena Jackson
HU Welcomes
New Military Science
Instructor
Captain Charles E. Jones IV is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Furman University, and was
commissioned as an Engineer Officer through Army ROTC.
Following the completion of the Engineer Officer Basic Course , CPT Jones reported to the 11th
Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia. There, he served as a Combat
Bridge Platoon Leader, Reconnaissance Platoon Leader, and Vertical Construction Company Exec-
utive Officer.
CPT Jones attended the 75th Ranger Regiment Assessment and Selection Program (RASP II) and
upon completion was assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. CPT
Jones served as the Battalion Engineer/Assistant S4, and as the Echo Company (FSC) Executive
Officer. CPT Jones deployed three times as part of a Joint Task Force in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom.
Upon completion of the Engineer Captain’s Career Course, CPT Jones reported to the 2nd Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division where he
served as the Battalion S3 Plans Officer. He commanded Juliet Company (FSC), 1st Battalion, 9th
US Cavalry Regiment, where he deployed as part of a rotational unit to the Republic of Korea.
CPT Jones’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commen-
dation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army
Achievement Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Afghan-
istan Campaign Medal, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon,
and the NATO Medal. CPT Jones has earned the Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab,
Parachutist Badge and Italian Jump Wings.
CPT Jones is married to his wife Ashley and they have one daughter, Sadie Reece.
The Results Are In!
Accessions results are in! The MSIV class received
their component and branches. The breakdown is
as follows:
Active Duty
CDT Montrey DeLoatch (Finance)
CDT Reginald Hamilton (Quartermaster)
CDT Starla McDougald-Treadwell (Adjutant General)
CDT Trinity Morris (Transportation)
Reserves
CDT De’Yona Goggins (Adjutant General)
CDT Brett Harris (Quartermaster)
CDT Manfred Patterson (Signal)
CDT Dominique Richardson (Chemical)
CDT Olamidé Thomas (Medical Services)
CDT Kearstin Wainwright (Medical Services)
Education Delay
CDT Na’tise Bankston (Law School)
Photo by: CDT Brett Harris
New Athletic
Pullovers Available
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Photo Wall
Displayed above is an assortment of photos from the months of December and January.

6. UPCOMING EVENTS...
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Contact Information:
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Telephone - (757) 727-5244
Fax - (757) 722-8802
Email - hamptonS5rotc@gmail.com
Published by:
Cadet Public Affairs Officer - CDT Montrey DeLoatch
Cadet Assistant Public Affairs Officer - CDT Brett Harris
Designed and Arranged by: CDT Brett Harris
Senior Editor: CDT Na’tise Bankston
Director of Communications: CDT Brian Battle
Visit MemberPlanet to join the Database:
Hampton University Pirate Battalion Alumni Database
February 8-12
100th year of ROTC
Leadership Week on campus
Wednesday Evening in McGrew Towers Conference Room:
10FEB2016 at 19:00-20:30 (7-8:30PM)
Guest Speaker: LTC(r) Vann and Panel Members
Thursday Evening in McGrew Towers Conference Room:
11FEB2016 at 19:00-20:30 (7-8:30PM)
ROTC Senior Cadet Panel Discussion
Friday Evening in Student Center Theatre:
12FEB2016 at 19:00-20:30 (7-8:30PM)
Movie Night
March 14
Military Ball Press Release Published
Announcement:
Thank you to our distinguished alumni. We now have
new sabers for the program. We appreciate all of the
monetary donations and continuous support!