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.
Iron Owl
The Iron Owl challenge is a 3-day competition which combines several of the most difficult training exercises used by all branches of the Military. The events included both Marine and Army pt tests, Navy water survival, Rucking over 15 miles with different weight loads, a shooting range as well as navigating zodiacs. This competition truly tests each 4-person team’s ability to work together fluidly.
Annual 5K Fundraiser
The annual 5K Fundraiser is conducted every fall on the University of Portland campus. Planned and run by sophomore cadets, the event not only raises money for the Battalion, but most importantly, provides cadets leadership skills in management and event planning.
Summer Activities
Cadets also have the opportunity to attend summer programs like Airborne, Air Assault, Cultural Internships, Leadership Development and Assessment Course, Cadet Troop Leadership Training, and the Nurse Summer Training Program.
Airborne School
A 3 week course conducted at Ft. Benning, Georgia, cadets selected to attend are taught the techniques involved in parachuting from airplanes and landing safely. The first two weeks cadets train with Active duty soldiers to learn exit, jump and landing procedures. Their hard work and training culminates in the third and final week of the course where they successfully complete 5 combat jumps out of a military aircraft and earn the coveted Airborne wings. Throughout the course cadets are given the opportunity to test their leadership, self-confidence, and physical and mental conditioning.
Air Assault School
This 10 day course conducted at Fort Campbell, Kentucky instructs cadets on Combat Assault Operations involving Army rotary-wing aircraft. Requirements include meeting all physical fitness requirements, completion of an obstacle course, receive a “Go” on all written and oral exams as well as pass a 12 mile foot march in 3 hours or less. Throughout this course cadets are tested on their leadership, stamina, and physical and mental toughness.
Mountain Warfare
A two-week course with three general types of mountain-specific skills taught in each: individual, small unit and medical. The Basic Military Mountaineer Course must be completed before the Assault Climber Courses. The training focus is on providing the force structure with soldiers capable of assisting their units in mountain environments.
CULP
A three week immersion into various foreign countries such as Senegal, China, and Egypt. Cadets are exposed to various other cultures during the program, but also actively participate in providing needed services to indigenous people and learn the language of the area.
CTLT
Cadets have the opportunity to experience leadership in the Army Table of Organization and equipment units over a three to four week period. Cadets serve in lieutenant-level leadership positions in active-duty units. Platoon assignments include units that are located CONUS and OCONUS.
NSTP
The Nurse Summer Training Program is an elective training for cadets pursuing a career in Nursing. Typically attended during your junior summer after LDAC, nursing cadets accepted to the program complete a 3-4 week clinical rotation in one of the Army hospitals in the United States or overseas. Throughout the program cadets work with an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer to improve nursing skills and learn first-hand what it means to be in the Army Nurse Corps. Additionally, the University of Portland offers clinical credit hours towards graduation for completion of the course.
Formal Events
Each semester cadets attend one of two annual formal dining events. During the fall cadets learn the military customs and courtesies associated with unit formal events through a Battalion Dining-In dinner. At the end of the spring semester all cadets plan and host a formal Dining-Out event where family, friends, Battalion staff, and cadets enjoy an evening out to celebrate the close of the school year and recognize outstanding achievements made by cadets throughout the year.
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