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.
Contracting
Throughout the semester students make a life changing decision and take an oath to become a member of the Army ROTC program. As one Cadet stated, “I like knowing that I have accepted the challenge of protecting and serving my country.”
Awards Ceremony
Each semester Cadets are recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics, physical training, camp participation, and other events inspiring pride and friendly competition for future events.
Commissioning Ceremony
During the three commissioning ceremonies throughout the year, Cadets are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Army National Guard, the Army Reserves, or active duty Army. This is the beginning of their next exciting step in their career.
Scabbard and Blade
Scabbard and Blade was founded during the school year 1904-1905 at the University of Wisconsin by five senior officers in the Cadet Corps. The growth has been steady in members and companies throughout history in colleges and universities which have the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The purpose of the organization is to have greater influence in the military affairs of the communities in which we reside providing a positive image of the ROTC program. Scabbard and Blade is a national military honor society of which certain qualifications apply for membership.
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