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| Cadet James R. Toomey, Class of ’09 |
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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.
Classroom & Physical Fitness Training
Each week cadets attend an ROTC Class and physical fitness training
sessions. Classroom activities are designed to prepare cadets for
leadership laboratories.
Leadership Labs
About 5-6 labs take place each semester, ranging from land navigation and
map reading to squad tactics and combat water survival training. Labs are
cadet-lead training events.
Field Training Exercises
Each semester’s training culminates in an intense 48 field training
exercise, where cadets “go to the field” and put their knowledge to the
test. FTX’s include rappelling, obstacle courses, field leader’s reaction
course, patrolling, squad tactics, basic rifle marksmanship and much
more! Cadets sometimes have the opportunity to ride in Army aircraft
enroute or during FTX events.
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