Spring Culminating Event

The 2022 Spring culminating event was held at different locations throughout the University of Idaho campus and was a test of the MIDNs physical endurance and teamwork. This event is held at the end of the semester to give the MIDN an opportunity to build camaraderie and as a way to overcome challenges together through problem solving and communication while competing against other squads. The events at the Spring 2022 Culminating event included a Knowledge Quiz for navy Options and a Land navigation for Marine options, a Stretcher and Gear carry, a PT station that involved flipping tires and other exercises, a Kettlebell Relay, as well as a swimming portion.

During events like the stretcher and gear carry, the MIDN had to work together to move the stretcher and the gear around the track while keeping each other motivated. This was an event where each person really relied on the rest of their squad to help carry the stretcher, move at a pace acceptable for the whole group, and stay accountable and motivated. The LRCs were similar but required a different type of teamwork as the MIDN could not speak to one another outside the strategy time before the event started. The event relied on the MIDNs ability to communicate non-verbally as well as deliver concise intent and instructions during the strategy portion.

Not only does this event challenge the MIDN’s physically and as a team but it is a fun way to build friendly competition between squads as well as motivate each other to excel. The event that was enjoyed by most was the Tug of War competition where the squads competed against each other in a bracket to determine which squad would face the staff. After this, all of the events are scored and the winning squad is announced. The Spring 2022 culminating was a lot of fun and promoted great camaraderie for the MIDN of this unit! - MIDN Bohn