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Fall Field Training Exercise   The Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) teaches students Individual Movement Techniques (IMT), Basic Drill and Ceremonies, Land Navigation, Rappelling, and small unit leadership. The exercise is entirely planned and implemented by the senior (MS IV) students. The junior (MS III) students are put in leadership positions and evaluated on their skill as leaders. » BACK TO TOP

Spring Field Training Exercise   The Spring Field Training Exercise is an opportunity for the cadets to experience patrolling on the squad and platoon levels. MS III's lead their squads through STX Lanes (Situation Training Exercises) and lead platoons through Platoon Patrolling. Evaluations are done by the MS IV's in order to prepare the MS III's for Advanced Camp in the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for MS I and II's to test their skills in land navigation and individual movement under simulated battle conditions. All cadets participate in the land navigation course. » BACK TO TOP

Ranger Challenge   Ranger Challenge is the varsity sport of Army ROTC and all enrolled cadets are eligible to train with and try out for the Ranger Challenge Team. Training is geared towards competition in the Brigade and Region Ranger Challenge levels, build upon military and leadership skills and to complete eight grueling events. Events included are: Rope-Bridge crossing, Weapons Assembly, PT Test, 10K Ruck March, Squad Patrolling, Grenade Assault, Orienteering, and Rifle Marksmanship. Rangers Lead the Way! » BACK TO TOP

Airborne School   Some students in Army ROTC have the unique opportunity to attend the United States Army Airborne School. This is a three week course which trains soldiers to properly conduct Airborne operations. This is done through a three week process which also serves to ensure that the soldiers are physically capable of completing their Airborne mission. The first week is ground week during which soldiers are instructed and tested on exiting the airplane and executing proper Parachute Landing Falls (PLFs). The second week is known as Tower week and includes exiting the 250 foot tower and jumping from a 34 foot tower attached to a suspension harness. During Jump week all the skills learned in the past two weeks are tested when soldiers must complete 5 successful Airborne "jumps." These include jumps with combat equipment and a night jump. All jumps are at 1,250 feet above the ground. Are you ready? » BACK TO TOP

Air Assault School   During the two week U.S. Army Air Assault School, soldiers are trained in the basic skills associated with Helicopter Operations. This includes rappelling from helicopters, sling loading, and setting up landing zones (LZs). Before earning their Air Assault Wings, students must complete a timed obstacle course and a 12 mile ruck march. Air Assault! » BACK TO TOP

Leader's Training Course (LTC)   Leader's Training Course is an opportunity for sophomores who did not participate in ROTC during their first two years of college to make up the coursework and contract into the advanced courses. It is not done in a classroom, rather it is done during four challenging weeks of rigorous training (paid, a great summer job!). Land Navigation, Rifle Marksmanship, Marching, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Squad and Platoon Patrolling and Leadership are just some of the skills that are taught at Leader's Training Course. Attendance at this camp can help you to qualify for a two-year scholarships and earn you valuable college credit. » BACK TO TOP

Warrior Forge   During the summer after the junior year, Army ROTC cadets attend Warrior Forge, a five-week opportunity for cadets to compete against all the other MSIII's in the nation. Participants are challenged in the areas of Land Navigation, Rifle Marksmanship, Fire Support, Squad and Platoon Patrolling, and Leadership expertise. In addition, cadets get the opportunity to earn the coveted Recondo Badge by going through the Recondo course. Everything that a cadet has learned in the last three years is tested at Warrior Forge. » BACK TO TOP