Football games are a big deal at Mizzou, and Cannon Crew get to participate first hand!
“There is a lot to do in ROTC, by the end of the year its hard to believe how much you’ve accomplished.”
UMC ROTC Cadet
Columbia, MO
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.
PT, Class, and Lab
Physical training is usually held at 6am MWF. PT conditions Cadets to be
physically fit and to meet and exceed the standard expected of officers.
Military Science Class is where students will learn the techniques, theories,
and protocol of being a Soldier and an officer. Lab is generally held Thursday
afternoon. During Lab Cadets will get a chance to put the knowledge they gained
in Class to practical use. Lab often involves hands on training out in the
field.
FTX
Field Training Exercises are weekend long excursions into the elements where
cadets are challenges in a simulated deployment environment demanding of them
all they have practiced and learned.
Cannon Crew
Cadets wishing to participate in Cannon Crew become the
stewards of a long and fine Mizzou and ROTC tradition. At home football games,
the crew is responsible for firing the cannon to commence the game and to
signify points scored. The Cannon Crew plays an important role in all home
football games and are right on the field, experiencing the action
firsthand!
