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| Airborne and Air Assault School ~ by CDT Lindsey Cooper |
| It has been said that those who do what others will not do today will be the same individuals that have what others will not have tomorrow. Exceeding the standards is what Army ROTC Cadets practice in the Bison Battalion. During the summer days, some college students choose to relax, work a job, and / or party while these determined Cadets decided to take advantage of an opportunity to make them more of a competitive leader in our United States Army: trying out for slots in Air Assault and Airborne schools. The tryouts for Airborne school consist of the Cadets completing the flex-arm hang (holding themselves in a pull up position with their chin above the bar for ten seconds) and a four mile timed run (36 minutes or less) just to qualify. Cadets Shaquille Turner, John Perez, Michael Vasquez, Terrie Hoover, Terrance Williams, James Tsikerdanos, Ciera Hopewell, and Whitney Greer participated in this strenuous event. Despite the circumstances of facing an additional PT test around the time of the scheduled qualifications for this opportunity, all Cadets exceeded the physical standards with superb effort. After the strenuous run, the qualifications did not end there. On that frosty February 18th morning, Cadets Tsikerdanos and Williams reported to the Bison Battalion in Douglass Hall to weigh their ruck sacks in at 40lbs. It was 5:00am and in thirty minutes, these cadets would have to complete a twelve mile ruck march in the pinching cold weather. Despite the traces of snow and ice in the heavy winter air, these cadets were determined to qualify and make their goal. As the sun rose in the distance, Tsikerdanos and Williams pushed themselves around the track without a trace of strain in their face. Winds blew at 10 to 15 mph that morning but did not blow strong enough to bring these Cadets morale down. With consistent effort and good attitude, the Cadets finished with time to spare. The Bison Battalion applauds these Cadets for their efforts. Pushing beyond the set standards only makes these Cadets that much more excellent, hooah! |
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| …”ROTC is a great program for anyone looking for a military career. The lessons you learn can be translated into any future job field. ROTC teaches leadership, values and how to effectively live your life to the fullest and make us better leaders in America….. |
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| John King, participating cadet MS I |
| Stafford, VA |
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It's Not For Everyone—
Just the Leaders of Tomorrow
The specific education you receive in Army ROTC will include things like leadership
development, military skills and adventure training. This will take place both in
the classroom and in the field, but you will have a normal daily schedule like all
college students. Army ROTC is comprised of two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.
Army ROTC Basic Course
The Basic Course normally takes place during your first two years in college as elective
courses. It normally involves one elective class or lab each semester. You will learn
basic military skills and the fundamentals of leadership, as well as start the groundwork
toward becoming an Army leader. You can take Army ROTC Basic Course without a military
commitment.
Leader's Training Course
Cadets take part in the Leader's Training Course when they enter Army ROTC going into
their junior year. This course, made up of four phases, allows Cadets to "catch up" to those
who joined in their freshman or sophomore years. The first phase introduces Cadets to the
Army and prepares them for the next three phases consisting of team building, leadership
development and Field Training Exercises.
Army ROTC Advanced Course
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses.
It normally includes one elective class or lab each semester, plus a summer leadership
course. You will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization,
planning and decision-making. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve
as an Officer in the U.S. Army after you graduate.
Freshman Year: The Role Of The Army
- Roles and Origins of the Army
- Army Customs and Traditions
- Branches of the Army
- Military Operations and Tactics
Sophomore Year: The Role Of An Officer
- Role of the Officer and Noncommissioned Officer
- Communications
- Code of Conduct
- First Aid
- Principles of War
- Military Operations and Tactics
Junior Year: Small Unit Training
- Command and Staff Functions
- Nuclear, Biochemical and Chemical Warfare
- Law of War
- Weapons
- Human Behavior
- Math Reasoning
- Computer Science
- Military Operations and Tactics
Senior Year: Transition To Becoming An Officer
- Military Justice
- Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
- Army Personnel Management
- Army Logistics
- Post and Installation Support
- Military Operations and Tactics
Leader Development And Assessment Course
Every Army ROTC Cadet who enters into the Advanced Course attends the Leader Development
and Assessment Course. It's a four-week summer course to evaluate and train all Army ROTC
Cadets. This course normally takes place between your junior and senior years of college,
and is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington.
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