ABOUT H-1
H-1 is an all-male, Navy/Marine outfit in the 2nd Regiment of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. We take pride in being one of the toughest physical training outfits in the Corps. For example, we won the Bloody Cross competition (a Corps-wide 2.7 mile race) the last seven years. Awards this last year include most first place in the Cadet Challenge Compition wich is comprised of the total scores from the Bloody Cross (1st place), the Obstacle Coruse (2nd place), and the Grit Compitition (2nd Place). H-1 is also a high contributor to SEAL Platoon – a Texas A&M special unit that prepares young men for BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL), the “boot camp” to become a Navy SEAL. In fact, four out of the past five SEAL Platoon leaders have come from H-1. We are a small, close-knit group who understand that the week is for work and the weekends are for relaxation. Weekends up until Sunday at 1400 will be yours unless there is a Corps-wide event (for example, football games and march-ins). Not only does our outfit have a high number of Marine contract cadets, but we seem to always have at least one person pursuing a commission from the Navy, Army, and Air Force. However, military service is NOT a requirement to be in the Corps of Cadets or H-1. Among all of these things, we strongly believe in professionalism and accept ALL majors. Becoming an H-1 Rough Rider will be one of the most difficult endeavors you will ever attempt. Our world is becoming increasingly competitive and needs leaders of character to run it. Our mission is to mold you into those leaders. If that were easy, everyone would be doing it. H-1 will be a challenge but the reward is more than worth it.
Sebastian Olave ‘10
1st Sergeant
Company H-1
Kinesiology Major
It is important to understand that, while there are countless organizations and various ways for individuals to better themselves in college, academics are paramount. Whether going into a military or civilian career path the most important asset a college graduate can take when leaving the university is a degree backed by an outstanding grade point average. As it is our mission to push members of the outfit to exceptional achievement in all aspects of life, grades are no exception. Each incoming freshmen is giving personal time with H-1’s own academic advisor and is assisted in organizing a degree plan best suited to the person’s own scholastic goals. Among the upperclassmen is a wide range of majors that include, but are not limited to, fields of Engineering, Kinesiology, Architecture, International Studies, Political Science, History, and Business. We help to provide information to assist with tutoring, study skills, time management, and are dedicated to providing quality guidance in tackling academic challenges many incoming students face at Texas A&M. Freshmen are frequently tutored by their own upperclassman who have already succeeded in the same courses.
However, even with a great deal of help scholastically, many freshman still struggle in efforts to balance school with the rigors of a demanding corps experience. As a result, it is highly recommended that incoming freshmen consider minimizing their course loads at 12-14 hours and, if possible, choose to take easier courses for the first semester. By second semester people now fully familiar with the Corps and university are encouraged to take more credit hours.
Yet there is no amount of proper planning or convenience of resources that will translate into a person’s individual success. One’s accomplishments are the product of private efforts and interest. We don’t just make available the opportunity for exceptional achievement. Rather, we strive to develop an attitude of personal motivation, the first step to self sufficiency and the leadership of others.
Brian Prejean ‘10
Gunnery/Scholastics Sergeant
Company H-1
Kinesiology Major
