Pershing Rifles C-12 ABN

Pershing Rifles C-12 ABN Pershing Rifles is a military-oriented, national honor society, with fraternal origins. It is the oldest continuously operating U.S.

Pershing Rifles was founded in 1894 as a drill unit at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. college organization dedicated to military drill. Originally named Varsity Rifles, members renamed the organization in honor of their mentor and patron, 2nd Lieutenant (later General of the Armies of the United States) John J. Pershing, upon his departure from the university in 1895. Pershing Rifles became a

national organization in 1928 expanding to include several other universities, with companies consisting of drill teams as well as tactical units. Together, these units form what is known as the National Society of Pershing Rifles. Ultimately, the purpose of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is, “to develop, to the highest degree possible, outstanding traits of leadership, military science, military bearing, and discipline within the framework of a military oriented, honorary fraternity.”

The mission of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is to:

To aid in the development of successful officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. To foster camaraderie and esprit de corps among all three Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs. To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force. To give civilians an opportunity to be part of a military organization without formal commitment to the military.

Today, candidates learned how to make a one rope bridge. This was a great exercise that applied basic military knots to ...
03/03/2018

Today, candidates learned how to make a one rope bridge. This was a great exercise that applied basic military knots to a realistic situation!

This weekend, C-12 conducted MOUT training for program candidates. The room clearing simulations gave cadets and midship...
02/26/2018

This weekend, C-12 conducted MOUT training for program candidates. The room clearing simulations gave cadets and midshipmen the opportunity to put urban warfare tactics into practice.

CDTs and Midshipmen participated in a Land Nav course on MIT's campus this past Saturday.
12/03/2017

CDTs and Midshipmen participated in a Land Nav course on MIT's campus this past Saturday.

Riflemen and Candidates traveled to the Greater Boston Foodbank as part of our community service initiatives. C-12 ABN p...
10/22/2017

Riflemen and Candidates traveled to the Greater Boston Foodbank as part of our community service initiatives. C-12 ABN put in 25 man hours and helped to sort 16500 pounds of food and put 11000 meals in the mouths of the hungry.

10/22/2017
10/22/2017

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