Princeton Tiger Battalion Army ROTC

From 17–19 April, the Tiger Battalion participated in a Combined Field Training Exercise at Fort Dix with cadets from Rutgers and Seton Hall University. Over three days, cadets executed tactical STX lanes, providing a critical opportunity to refine skills ahead of MS3 Cadet Summer Training.

Cadets gained hands-on experience with radios and weapon systems while integrating with an unfamiliar training population and operating in a dynamic training environment. Exposure to new peers and cadre allowed for military development through the establishment of platoon cohesion, detailed evaluations, and mentorship.

This diverse and challenging experience strengthened tactical proficiency and adaptability, serving as a strong foundation for Advanced Camp. Tiger Battalion cadets performed at a high level throughout the exercise, demonstrating their readiness to excel at Fort Knox.

Congratulations to the Tiger Battalion cadets who competed in the Seton Hall Norwegian Foot March hosted by Kilo 8 Pershing Rifles. The NFM is a 30 km (18.64-mile) march with a rucksack weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. This year, all 17 participating cadets successfully completed the march well within the established time standards and are now authorized to wear the Norwegian Foot March Badge (Marsjmerket) on the Army Service Uniform.

The following cadets are recognized for excellent performance:
CDT Alexander Grenier finished first overall with a time of 3:18:39.
CDT Paras Dodd was the first MS1 to complete the event, finishing third overall in 3:31:16.
CDT Vivian Loeffert was the second female finisher with a time of 3:52:11.

Special thanks to k8pershingrifles and c.ham06 📸

Tiger Battalion would like to highlight CDT Brandon Kurzeja as our next . Brandon is a Senior at Rowan University majoring in Computer Systems Technology with a concentration in cyber security and a minor in military science.
CDT Kurzeja served as the Charlie Company Color Guard Commander, is currently serving as the Battalion XO and branched Field Artillery. He served as the President of Rowan Army ROTC’s SGA club and is the current president of the Military Appreciation group.
Brandon enlisted in the NJ guard in 2023 as a 09R and is currently serving in the 1-114th Infantry Regiment. Brandon enjoys playing guitar with his friends. Post graduation he hopes to work in IT.

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