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Well, first off I'll just try to justify my asking these questions in this forum instead of to knowledgeable military members who I might work with. The reason being that, I'm in the civilian university ROTP program, and really don't have much exposure to anyone in the military through the school year. The base that I am attached to is very small (ASU London) and does have a EME unit, but believe me, I have exhausted my resources. Unfortunately, the only EME officers that I have spoken with have been out of the training system for half and nearly full decades. So...I promise I am only using this forum as a last resort...
I realize that frequently the goings on of courses are often intended to be hushed so as to maintain the suspense for incoming students. But I think my questions are general enough to be answered vaguely if need be, but still give me some insight. Preferably, I would like to receive answers from persons who have taken the course within the last two or three years, as I am aware of the possibility that things may have changed drastically from years past.
Phew...okay, now on to my questions:
1.) Is the general tone/learning environment comparable to that of a combat trade? (ie Combat Eng Phase 3)
2.) Is there a large portion of technical material tought, and if so, what are some of the topics covered? Is there any hands on portions? (engine swapping maybe?)
3.) How focused are the instructors on evaluating you for your command presence?
(by command presence I mean how loud you can yell) The reason I ask, is that I faced some troubles during CAP from the infantry instructors who tended to measure one's leadership ability by their "outside voice". As one might guess, being a female, even when I tried to yell my loudest, the result was a shrill, ear-drum popping sound that even annoyed me, let alone the troops. I just sounded like someone's mother telling them to clean their room. I found my leadership to be more effective when I wasn't yelling. I realize the importance of being able to yell when doing, say, a section attack. How much of a hindrance will my lacklustre yelling voice be?
4.) I have heard about the field portion, I think it is called "Exercise Dirty Hands" or simliar. Any information or stories for offer would be appreciated.
5.) How physical is the course? Background: I am a 115 woman who struggles carrying her textbooks in her backpack, let alone her rucksack. (ok, so that's a gross exaggeration, but you get the picture) It's pathetic, I know, but I try really hard to keep up with the big boys. I would like to get an idea of what preparations I need to make physically to prepare for the course.
So, I think that's it. I hope SOMEONE can answer one or all questions. Thanks in advance!
I realize that frequently the goings on of courses are often intended to be hushed so as to maintain the suspense for incoming students. But I think my questions are general enough to be answered vaguely if need be, but still give me some insight. Preferably, I would like to receive answers from persons who have taken the course within the last two or three years, as I am aware of the possibility that things may have changed drastically from years past.
Phew...okay, now on to my questions:
1.) Is the general tone/learning environment comparable to that of a combat trade? (ie Combat Eng Phase 3)
2.) Is there a large portion of technical material tought, and if so, what are some of the topics covered? Is there any hands on portions? (engine swapping maybe?)
3.) How focused are the instructors on evaluating you for your command presence?
(by command presence I mean how loud you can yell) The reason I ask, is that I faced some troubles during CAP from the infantry instructors who tended to measure one's leadership ability by their "outside voice". As one might guess, being a female, even when I tried to yell my loudest, the result was a shrill, ear-drum popping sound that even annoyed me, let alone the troops. I just sounded like someone's mother telling them to clean their room. I found my leadership to be more effective when I wasn't yelling. I realize the importance of being able to yell when doing, say, a section attack. How much of a hindrance will my lacklustre yelling voice be?
4.) I have heard about the field portion, I think it is called "Exercise Dirty Hands" or simliar. Any information or stories for offer would be appreciated.
5.) How physical is the course? Background: I am a 115 woman who struggles carrying her textbooks in her backpack, let alone her rucksack. (ok, so that's a gross exaggeration, but you get the picture) It's pathetic, I know, but I try really hard to keep up with the big boys. I would like to get an idea of what preparations I need to make physically to prepare for the course.
So, I think that's it. I hope SOMEONE can answer one or all questions. Thanks in advance!
