Stand Out From The Rest
See how interesting college can be when you're a part of Army ROTC. You'll be
a college student first and foremost, just like the rest of the student body,
but there's a key difference: you'll have even more opportunities to succeed.
These opportunities include Field Training Exercises (FTXs) in the spring and
fall where Cadets build their teamwork and leadership skills. Cadets also
participate in Physical Training (PT) on a regular basis to keep up their
strength and endurance.
In addition, each battalion has its own unique calendar of events and activities.
Learn more about Events and Activities
Being a part of the Saluki Battalion
Being a part of the Saluki Battalion means you will be around people with all different kinds of interests. There are students that like to hike and camp. Some are involved in fraternities and sororities. There are choir members. It is possible to be a resident assistant (RA) and make a difference in dormitory life. A number of cadets are flight majors and enjoy flying on their spare time. ROTC cadets set up their own intramural teams. This kind of diversity means that you will always have people that are involved in something that you want to be a part of.
Living in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois offers rolling hills with an abundance of National Forest and Wildlife Preserves. Within a half hour drive you can find several good fishing lakes and hiking trailheads. Cedar Lake is a quiet lake that is very good for kayaking and canoeing. Just south of Carbondale you can find Giant City Park which has easy access to excellent rock climbing and walking trails. There is also a small lake on campus with a boat house that offers small boat rental for an enjoyable morning or afternoon on the water.
Accessing the Southern Illinois University Recreation Center
The Southern Illinois University Recreation Center is an outstanding resource for cadets. The Center offers many different programs. They range from aerobics and spinning to outdoor excursions. The facility has numerous basketball and racquetball courts. There is a large indoor track that can be used for indoor track meets. There is a climbing wall and a gear rental shop that has reasonable rates for bikes, canoes, and kayaks. As a cadet at SIUC, you will be able to find your niche at the Recreation Center.
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