When you become a part of Army ROTC, you’re not just working toward a diploma, you are a member of the Team! Being a part of the Blue Jay Battalion means you’ll be in the company of a diverse group of individuals with broad interests and talents. Our cadets include presidents of their student governments, captains of their varsity sports teams, club presidents, or members of the National Honor Society. They all have one thing in common\u2014a commitment to learn to lead and excel at everything they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re a student first. You\u2019ll have a college schedule and academic major like your fellow students, but you’ll also take classroom and field courses that will challenge and excite you. Students can take ROTC as an elective course, an academic minor, or pursue the entire program, which culminates in a commission as a Second Lieutenant – an Army officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond that, you can take part in events and activities with fellow cadets that will make your college experience even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These opportunities include:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once a week leadership laboratory, along with their regular ROTC academic class meetings. During lab cadets wear military uniforms and conduct military and leadership training. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exciting courses focusing on leadership development, critical thinking, military skills, and adventure training <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Field training exercises in the spring and fall where Cadets build their teamwork and leadership skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Physical training (PT) throughout the week to develop strength, endurance, and life-long fitness skills <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCadets conducting morning physical training before classes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\n\nMilitary Science Class, land navigation instruction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nField training exercise– Cadets patrolling in the woods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhysical fitness training.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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