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Optional Summer Professional Development Opportunities

 

 

A variety of professional development opportunities are available each summer. Participation is entirely optional, though highly encouraged. Cadets receive room and board when participating in summer professional development programs, as well as reimbursement for travel expenses. Selection for schools with restricted allocations is based on an order of merit list determined by the Director of Army Officer Education. This list will take into account academic performance, performance in Military Science electives, physical fitness, participation in ROTC activities during the
school year, and overall performance assessments by Army ROTC cadre.

 

AIRBORNE TRAINING:

 

The US Army Airborne School, located at Ft. Benning, Georgia, is available to cadets who are enrolled in the program. Priority is to contracted cadets. The course is three weeks long, consisting of a ground week, tower week and jump week. Each week focuses on a different type of training designed to teach you how to parachute out of airplanes and helicopters and walk away from the landing. It is an exciting non-stop course that will push you to the limit. This course is the basis for entry into the elite world of the paratrooper. Follow this link to the Airborne School homepage.

AIR ASSAULT TRAINING:

Air Assault training is available at different Army posts across the country, but is headquartered out of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. This two week course is available to cadets who are enrolled in the program, with priority going to contracted cadets. Students learn the characteristics of Army aircraft, how to sling load equipment safely for aerial transport, and learn how to rappel out of helicopters. This is a physically and mentally demanding course that culminates in a 12 mile timed road march in full combat equipment. The knowledge, self-discipline and esprit de corps that you gain will be valuable throughout your life. Follow this link to the Air Assault School homepage.

 

NORTHERN WARFARE TRAINING:

Northern Warfare training will train you how to survive in the worst of conditions. It is conducted in the heart of the Alaska wilderness. It will also train in art of maneuvering and conducting missions in all types of weather and on all types of terrain. The course is conducted in three parts: River Operations, Mountaineering, and Glacier Operations. This course is not for the faint of heart so if you land a spot at Northern Warfare School you'd better be prepared.  Follow this link to the Northern Warfare Training Center homepage.

CADET TROOP LEADER TRAINING (CTLT):

 

CTLT increases a cadet's leadership experience in the summer between the Junior and Senior year, after successful completion of Advanced Camp. The Cadet is assigned to a platoon leader position in an active Army unit and given an opportunity to lead soldiers. It familiarizes cadets with the command, training, administration and logistical functions of active duty units. It also exposes cadets to the on-duty and off-duty environment of the junior officer.