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Local man commissioned as second lieutenant

On 12/28/2007

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Contributed by: Army & Air Force Hometown News on 1/3/2008

Dirk C. Lenhart graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) Phase III training at North Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard.

The two-week Phase III training is the final phase of a three-phased, 14-month training period. The national guard officer candidate received "basic soldiering" instruction in leadership, professional ethics, soldier team development, combined arms tactics, weapons defense, squad drill, intelligence, land navigation, maintenance, communications, staff and general military subjects, field training exercises, and physical training and conditioning.

Officer candidates are tested and evaluated in leadership skills and team work abilities required of a commissioned officer. Students utilize acquired skills to function in "leader and follower" positions in squad and platoon-sized elements in a stressful and demanding field environment involving various tactical situations.

OCS students are selected and considered from colleges, active-duty enlisted ranks, and direct commmissions.

Lenhart is with the Iowa Army National Guard, Johnston. He has served in the military for 10 years.

He is the son of Don and Janee Lenhart of Lakewood.

The lieutenant graduated in 1989 from Alameda High School and received an associate degree in 1996 from Red Rocks Community College.

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