Clayton R. Quamme, Robert J. Huefner and Kelly M. Carlton have graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The 33 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.

Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.

Quamme is a student at Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. and the son of Karen L. Quamme of Peachtree City, Ga. He is a 2003 graduate of McIntosh High School, Peachtree City.

Huefner is a student at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He is the son of John F. and Penny A. Huefner of Peachtree City, Ga. and a 2003 graduate of McIntosh High School, Peachtree City.

Carlton is the daughter of Mark T. Carlton and sister of Tara Burnette both of Peachtree City, Ga. and a 2003 graduate of McIntosh High School, Peachtree City.

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