ROTC Offers Many Opportunities to Excel
In Army ROTC, it's not all classroom and field training. There are many opportunities
for you to get to know your fellow cadets better and increase your skills in a variety
of areas. Learn more about these events and activities below.
Ranger Challenge
The Ranger Challenge is an opportunity for schools to "compete" with each other
completing military tasks. In addition to a written examination where Cadets
test their Army knowledge, there are physical fitness drills and field exercises.
Battalions leave a Ranger Challenge with stronger bonds and sharper skills.
Pershing Rifles
The National Society of Pershing Rifles gives Army ROTC Cadets the opportunity
to develop to the highest degree possible. Cadets can take part in precision
trick rifle drill teams that provide them with the outstanding traits of
leadership, military bearing and discipline.
Commissioning Ceremony
Each spring several cadets are commissioned into the United States Army
during ceremonies held on campus. Families, friends, and other
distinguished guests take part in the commissioning ceremony. At the
ceremony cadets take the oath of commissioning and are pinned with their gold
Second lieutenant bars.
Demon Football Games
Each home football game cadets give honor to our country by raising the
American flag. The also fire an artillery canon for each score and
victory by the Demon footfall team in celebration.
Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Demon Battalion cadets help support the city of Natchitoches by
participating in the annual City of Lights Natchitoches Christmas
Festival. Funds raised by the cadets help support the annual Military
Ball held each spring.
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