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
Last May, we commissioned 19 seniors as 2nd Lieutenants and four
earned the title of Distinguished Military Graduates- an honor reserved for the
top 20% of cadets nationwide. This year, five have earned the Distinguished
Military Graduate title.
Summer Activities
Every summer approximately 4,200 3rd year ROTC cadets from 272
programs nationally meet at Fort Lewis for the Leadership Development and
Assessment Course (LDAC). This past summer, our cadets excelled!
- 35% earned overall “Excellence” on their Leadership ratings- far exceeding
the national average
- 4 cadets (out of 14) earned the highly coveted “RECONDO” badge- a rigorous
mental and physical achievement
Several cadets also attended additional summer activities besides LDAC:
- 4 cadets attended Cadet Troop Leadership Training at Army bases worldwide
(Germany, California, South Carolina, and Texas)
- 3 cadets attended Nurse Summer Training Program at Army hospitals
worldwide (Hawaii, Texas, and Washington D.C.)
- 7 cadets attended Airborne school (Ft Benning, GA); 7 cadets attended
Robin Sage Field Training (Ft Bragg, NC); and 1 cadet attended the Leader
Training Course (Ft Knox, KY)
FTX
Once each semester we travel to a local military training base to practice
the skills you will learn in a tactical environment. Events include
Rappelling, Shooting an M-16, Obstacle courses and tactical maneuvers.
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