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THE GREMLIN9 th Minnesota Cadet Training Group Issue # 6: Thursday, June 28, 2007The importance of exerciseWith physical training beginning each day, soremuscles and a few blisters are common for cadets andsenior officersalike duringencampment.Around theworld, scores ofpeople participatein some sort ofexercise, sports,or physicalactivity. They areovercoming excuses and realizing numerous benefitsthat one can achieve from undertaking physical activityon a regular basis. Exercise is important to keep bothyour body and mind “in shape”. There’s also the benefitof increased energy, increased metabolism, improvedmuscletone,betterhealth,stressreduction,andimprovedselfesteem.Thephysicaltrainingat encampment is a combination of aerobic, strengthand stretching exercises. At all times the cadets andsenior officers are closely monitored by encampmentmedical staff, which is always present to assist.The importance of inspections“If I could only get them to make their beds andclean up their rooms!” It’s a cry by many parents.You’ll be pleased to learn that your cadet has madetheir bed, and a whole lot more, every day while atencampment. Well, the cadet Standards and EvaluationTeam insisted.Most evenings your cadet has been making sure thateverything, from clothes to shoes are clean, polishedand in the proper place. They know an inspecting cadetwill be by shortly to ensure that they are.The attention to detail, ironing and admin thatprecedes an inspection can be time consuming andstressful, so you learn time management skills quickly.Cadet Gabert (130 th Squadron-Lakeville) "gets the word" fromC/Capt Titus (L) and C/2nd Lt Crevier (R).The level of preparation required for inspections hasmany positive results. Preparing a footlocker anduniform can stimulate genuine teamwork. The cadetwill discover that some of their roommates are naturallyexcellent at making a proper “hospital corner” on theirbunk or ironing a uniform. Then, the cadet will askthem to show them and in turn will do some otherservice for that person. Eventually their skill level willincrease to accomplish the task themselves, but untilthat time a service-exchange economy develops: THISIS TEAMWORK. This level of teamwork is anessential skill at encampment, and in life.And if they return home and don’t make their bed orclean up their room just mention the names C/Lt ColCox and C/2 nd Lt Crevier, the encampment Standardsand Evaluation officer and assistant are interested inmaking a home visit to provide the “proper motivation”to get that bed made and that room squared away.

SDS ReportThis morning, SDS was up bright and early at 0500 foran invigorating session of PT in the cold morning air.From there, we went back into our barracks to changeinto our uniforms and headed to the morning formation.We were there early and practiced drill until the rest ofthe CTG arrived. After breakfast and the safety briefingwe went into our classroom to plan the Cadet PhysicalFitness Test (CPFT) before our class on doing well atthe Staff Selection Exercise (SSE).In the afternoon we did several drill evaluations thenhad more classes, which taught us how to be intensewithout yelling, mentor up-and-coming leaders, andother things that will make us effective leaders whenwe become staff members.After chow, we went to the PT field and had funmaking up new games in our sports developmentactivity.So, at the end of yet another intense, action packedday, lights out will be welcomed by all.Flight Commander, C/TSgt Erin Ansell9 th CTG Volleyball semi-final resultsCadet aches and pains were replaced with laughter andsmiles when the 9 th CTG had their volleyball semifinalsThursday evening with Alpha Flight, 17 th CTS,taking first place honors followed by Charlie Flight andBravo Flight. In other semi-final volleyball action,Delta Flight took first place honors in 18 th CTScompetition, followed by Foxtrot Flight and EchoFlight. Group volleyball competition will be heldFriday with the much anticipated volleyball matchbetween the Cadet Staff and the Senior Officer Staff.You can smell the BENGAY already.Volleyball semi-finals - 1st place - Delta Flight, 18th CTSFriday’s menu is:Breakfast: Biscuits& sausage gravyScrambled eggsCerealFruitLunch: PizzaCornLettuce saladSupper: PastiesMixed veggiesLettuce saladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARESERVED WITH EVERY MEALThe Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of theNinth Cadet Training Group and the 2007 MinnesotaWing Encampment. The Internet version of thepublication is an official Internet operation inaccordance with CAPR 110-1. It is published dailyfrom 23 June to 30 June 2007 from the offices at CampRipley Military Reservation.Volleyball semi-finals - 1st Place - Alpha Flight, 17th CTS.Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs OfficerC/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9 th CTG CommanderC/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer