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.
Pershing Angels
Founded on February 9, 1965 on the campus of Morgan State University, The National Society of Pershing Angels, Inc. is a military drill sorority that exists to promote drill, community service activities and sisterhood in extraordinary women at college campuses. Company G-8-5 at Howard University was founded on April 26, 1976 by nine young women committed to higher achievement in academics, drill, and leadership.
Commissioning Ceremony
One of the most significant events in a Cadets life is the Commissioning into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant.. Depending on their academic alignment, the ceremony normally occurs in the Spring Semester usually May or in the Fall Semester in December. Families and friends travel great distances to be a part of this event.
Annual ROTC Day
Each Fall Semester the Department of Military Science organizes an ROTC Day. This event focuses on the JROTC in the DC, VA and MD area. Over 30 High Schools are invited each year to compete in a Drill Competition and Uniform inspection. This year, Forestville Military Academy took the first place trophy home. The event ended with magnificent performances by the United States Army and Air Force Drill Team.
Howard University Convocation and Charter Day
Each Fall and Spring Semester, Howard University holds a Convocation Day, celebrating the opening of a new year that the University has been an educational institution and a Charter Day celebrating the anniversary of the founding of Howard University. The administration proudly displays Bison Battalion Color Guard during these ceremonial events.
Bison Battalion Headliners
• Congratulations COL Norvell V. Coots, MD. He assumed command of the Walter Reed Health Care Center
• Congratulations to Bison’s own ROTC Company 220193. The Association of the United States Army announced that they were the winner of the “Most Active” Company in the Nation for the year. Formal award ceremony will be held during the AUSA Convention.
• Congratulations to Cadets G. Johnson, B. Cobb, S. Brown and J. Brown on their successful completion of the Leader Development Assessment Course.
• Congratulations to Cadets L. Turner, A. McKinney, D. Smith, T. Brown and T. McCook on their successful completion of the Leader’s Training Course. Welcome to the Bison Battalion
• Congratulations to Cadet P. Beckford. She graduated Airborne school this summer
• Congratulations to Cadet M. Tumbarello. He graduated both Airborne and Air Assault school this summer
Upcoming Events
• 12 SEP GWC AUSA Luncheon, SANCC
• 20 SEP FTX LANDNAV
• 26 SEP Howard University 2008 Convocation
• 6-8 OCT AUSA National Convention
Bison Pride
Read more about the Bisons in their monthly newsletter below:
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 2
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 3
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 4
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 5
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 6
BISON PRIDE-Volume 2, Issue 7
BISON PRIDE_Volume 3, Issue 1
Click on the link to find out more about the Army ROTC Program at Howard University and more Bison in Action photos
http://www.coas.howard.edu/social_sciences.html#army
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