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.
Military Ball & Dining In
Every year, there are two formal dinners, called the Dining-In and Military
Ball. During these events, the Cadet Battalion enjoys a several course meal in
Class A uniforms where they can socialize and share dinner with the Cadre and a
distinguished speaker. These dinners are usually held at an Officer's Club at
one of the many Bay Area military installations or a local dining hall. These
two special events offer the Cadet Corps an opportunity to engage in this
tradition of the Army life. In recent years, military balls have become
joint-service engagements providing a chance for The Golden Bear Battalion to
meet and greet with the other uniformed military services.
Cal Day
Every year UC Berkeley hosts an open house (around the third Saturday in
April) called Cal Day. Traditionally, Army ROTC cadets and cadre have sponsored
a free rappel clinic and demonstration in front of Wheeler Hall. It is a great
opportunity for cadets to share their knowledge and training with the
public.
Tri-Services Sports Competition
During the spring semester, the three service ROTC programs at UC Berkeley
compete against each other in various sports competitions for the coveted Brass
Boot. We have won the cup for the last two years and are the defending champs
for this semester's competition.
Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge is an opportunity for Army ROTC programs from California,
Nevada, Utah, and Arizona 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 Ranger
Challenge with stronger bonds and sharper skills.
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