Andrew Terkildsen

Billets: Spring 2023: Assistant Training Officer - helped plan workouts and lead alternate workouts for the battalion. Fall 2023: Training Officer - planned and led all workouts for the battalion, as well as instituting a new tutoring policy/tracking system that is still in use. Spring 2024: Squad Leader - Maintained accountability and management of a quarter of the battalion, mentoring younger members and maintaining consistent communication between higher staff and squad members. Fall 2024 - Current: • NSW Club founder and president - Created an organization for SEAL- and EOD-motivated MIDN. As president, mentored younger members and organized meetings/workouts. • Arctic Ranger Team Leader - Established a year-long training program as an extracurricular challenge for Marine- and Navy-option MIDN. Organized and led all gear-issue, training sessions, and related admin. Challenge upcoming in March.

Worked with U.S. Navy Cyber Warfare Engineers, gaining hands-on experience in hacking techniques and cybersecurity protocols

Involved in day-day management and upkeep of almond orchard Immensely demanding physical labor tasks in extreme heat (>110°F)