Cadets participate in leadership program Published April 24, 2009 ROTC of Wyoming University F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Every Wednesday afternoon, the cadets of Air Force ROTC Detachment 940 take part in a leadership laboratory on the University of Wyoming campus. During this time, the future officers of the U.S. Air Force are taught leadership skills as well as management theory. They also partake in hands-on activities where they can put their leadership skills to practice. Once a year, the cadets participate in a leadership laboratory incentive program. The purpose of the incentive program is first and foremost to meet training objectives and promote esprit de corps. These objectives are laid down by the Air Force to ensure that quality leaders are being developed. However, the experience isn't just about training. It also brings all of the cadets together, allowing them to build up camaraderie among the cadet corp. This shared experience of team spirit helps the cadets to function more cohesively both in and out of ROTC. The incentive program introduces the cadets to new experiences. This year, cadets will be participating in a paint ball scrimmage here Saturday courtesy of Warren's Outdoor Recreation. "It's crucial to offer new training experiences not only to meet objectives, but also to provide cadets with a broader scope of what they will encounter in today's Air Force," said Cadet Michael Spanogle, the cadet in charge of this training. During the paint ball scrimmage, he said, cadets will be introduced to a variety of technical fighting techniques. They will be taught various field tactics including how to move tactical teams and what formations they should move in based upon various scenarios. They will also be taught self-aid buddy care. For more information about Air Force ROTC, call Capt. Jeremy Sparks at 766-3708. For more information about the lead lab incentive program, call Michael Spanogle at 250-0380.