3rd Platoon: Pahissa Platoon
Mission
3rd PLT is a loyal team of selfless leaders dedicated to consistently earning the trust of and inspiring one another while also staying committed to personal development.
Vision
3rd PLT strives to be a cohesive team dedicated to embodying the principles of unwavering character, discipline and ownership who are prepared to lead from the front.
Our Fallen Bandit: William "Bill" Pahissa
William Pahissa was a member of the incoming plebe class when B3 was founded when West Point added the 3rd and 4th Regiments to the Corp of Cadets in 1965. 1st LT Bill Pahissa went on to commission as an Infantry officer and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He was killed in action on 22nd July 1970 in Thua Thien Vietnam trying to save a wounded soldier.
LT Pahissa continues to serve as a shining example of duty, grit, and selfless service for the members of 3rd Platoon and other fellow Bandits. We strive every day to emul