Cadre

Cadre and Staff

	LTC Craig Salo Professor of Military Science Saylor-Ackermann B2 614-236-6648 csalo@capital.edu
	CPT Jami Ball Assistant Professor of Military Science Saylor-Ackermann K2 614-236-6649 jball2@capital.edu
	Mr. Tim Gobin Enrollment & Scholarship, Recruiting Officer Saylor-Ackermann RA Suite - 1st floor 614-236-6808
	MSG Mark Hess Senior Instructor Saylor-Ackermann 614-236-6807
	SFC Richard Skolnekovich Training NCO Saylor-Ackermann B4 614-236-6628 rskolnek@capital.edu
	Mr. Jamie Brotherwood Supply Technician Saylor-Ackermann B6-A 614-236-6650 jbrother@capital.edu
	Mrs. Earnesta Ivey University Program Coordinator Saylor-Ackermann B1 614-236-6839 eivey@capital.edu

Cadet Chain of Command

Cadets learn leadership by following and by example. Then comes the time when they must lead and complete the training cycle, honing their skills by practicing them in a realistic environment. With progression in rank comes an increase in responsibility, and so some leadership positions change each semester. While in training, one has the chance to hold various Cadet Battalion duty positions, which range from Platoon Sergeant to Battalion Commander. Each is important, and each affords different challenges. Do you want to be the next first sergeant, or battalion commander? If so, come see us; "ROTC, the best leadership course in America."

Partnership Schools for Capital University Army ROTC

The Task Force Crusaders pools cadets from seven "partnership" universities. Cadets attend their university in pursuit of their chosen degree, but take Military Science courses on Capital's campus. Listed below are short descriptions of each partnership school, and links where available.

Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)

The seventh largest accredited private college of art and design, CCAD offers many degrees in visual arts.  Located in Columbus, the campus is close to Capital University as well as several other university campuses.

Denison University

Located in Granville, Ohio, 27 miles east of Columbus. Denison University offers bachelor's degrees in many fields, has a student to teacher ration of 12:1.

DeVry University

Designed to integrate general education, technology, and business, DeVry University offers bachelor's degrees in many technical disciplines. Its campus is one mile from Capital University.

Franklin University

Also centrally located in downtown Columbus, Franklin University offers bachelor's degrees in many fields, and offers a Master of Business Administration program.

Ohio Dominican College

Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio Dominican University offers many degree programs, from four year bachelor's degrees to combination three/two year combined degrees.

Ohio Wesleyan University

Located in Granville, Ohio Wesleyan University offers many degree programs, from four year bachelor's degrees to combination three/two year combined degrees.

Otterbein College

Located in nearby Westerville, Otterbein College offers a wide range of bachelor's degrees as well as six different master's disciplines.

Out of the Past, Came the Task Force Crusaders of Today...

Capital's Army ROTC program has experienced tremendous growth within the past few years. Its program has gone from being a cross-enrolled part of Franklin University, to becoming its own extension Army ROTC program.  Capital now hosts seven partnership schools.

In 1992, Franklin University's professor of military science consulted with Capital University faculty concerning the need to move Army ROTC to Capital due to increased participation. This increase was brought about by Capital's willingness to recognize Army ROTC as a positive part of the college experience. Through further coordination and approval from both the university and Cadet Command, the department of military science became a reality at Capital University.

Significant Events in Crusader ROTC History

 
Army ROTC has come a long way at Capital, from 30 years ago, when only Air Force ROTC was offered. The United States Armed Forces are back on campus with a strong presence of determined young individuals!

September 2005

• Crusader Battalion is officially renamed the Task Force Crusaders

2003

• Pershing Rifles is officially recognized nationally as Company Z-1.

1997

• First Capital University female graduate from Airborne School
• Crusader Battalion unit crest approved by Institute of Heraldry
• Crusader Battalion web pages developed by Cadet Tara Withrow and Mr. Nick Carver

1996

• Largest commissioning class from the department is commissioned, including 10 nurses -Recognized as a Partner in Nursing Education
• Enrollment doubles to more than 60 cadets

1995

• Ranger Challenge Team wins Division II Brigade Championship
• First Army Ten Miler Team sent to Washington, DC

1994

• First graduating ROTC class from Capital University is commissioned as second lieutenants
• Enrollment increased to 30+ cadets

1993

• Sent first Ranger Challenge Team to Brigade Competition (Division II level)
• First Rifle Team competes
• First basketball team competes at Notre Dame, IN (men and women)

Crusaders lead the way!!!

Distinguished Graduates

The following officers were selected and graduated as Distinguished Military Graduates from the Capital University ROTC Task Force Crusaders. These officers were selected based on academic and military excellence. The selection is limited to the top 20% of a commissioning year group.

Alumni

• 2001 Miriam Kehren from Capital AN
• 2000 Christopher Bynes from Capital AG
• 2000 Todd Helweg from Ohio Wesleyan OD
• 2000 Ronald Sargent from Franklin MP
• 1999 Justin Hass from Otterbein IN
• 1998 Mindy Keefer from Capital ANC
• 1997 Wayne Hiatt from Franklin TC
• 19997 David Simmon from Capital MI
• 1996 Jon Csokmay from Otterbein MSC

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