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Airborne School
Army ROTC cadets may attend the US Army Airborne
School at Fort Benning, Georgia. This physically
demanding three week course trains soldiers to
conduct military parachute operations. During
the final week of the course, cadets conduct five
parachute jumps as a prerequisite to graduation.
Cadets who graduate are awarded the U.S. Army
Parachutist Badge. Airborne School adds to an
officer's professional development regardless
of future Branch or assignment choices. Airborne
qualification is a prerequisite for assignment
to the U.S. Army's 82d Airborne Division. Additionally,
extra military schooling opportunities may be
made available upon graduation from the Officers'
Basic Course to officers who are already Airborne
qualified.
Air Assault School
Army ROTC cadets may attend the US Army Air Assault
School at any of a number of Army posts. This
physically demanding 12 day course trains soldiers
to conduct military operations with Army Aviation
support. In addition to a challenging physical
training program, the course includes instruction
on preparing and inspecting external sling loads,
rappelling from helicopters, and a 12-mile timed
road march in full combat gear. Cadets who graduate
are awarded the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge. Air
Assault School adds to an officer's professional
development regardless of future Branch or assignment
choices. Air Assault qualification is a requirement
for officers assigned to the U.S. Army's 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), and is highly
encouraged for officers assigned to the U.S. Army's
10th Mountain Division (Light) and 25th "Tropic
Lightning" Infantry Division (Light).
Northern Warfare
Training
Army ROTC cadets may attend the U.S. Army Northern
Warfare Training Center at Fort Greely, Alaska.
This three week course provides training in the
skills required for survival, movement, and the
conduct of military operations in mountainous
terrain and cold regions. Students are taught
basic mountain climbing and mountaineering skills
including rock climbing, mountain walking techniques,
basic knots, ice climbing, and route selection.
The course culminates in a three day field exercise
that takes place on Gulkana Glacier. Students
learn the importance of trusting their equipment
and build confidence in themselves. This professional
development course is advisable for those considering
assignment to units in Alaska.
Note: This school is very physically demanding.
Mountain Warfare
School
Mountain Warfare School is a two-week course taught
by the Vermont National Guard at Ethan Allen Firing
Range in Jericho, Vermont. The training is designed
to make you an expert in mountain operations.
Mountain Warfare School is both physically and
mentally demanding. Training is non-stop, 15 hours
per day, for 14 days. If you can carry a 65-pound
rucksack up to five miles per day in mountainous
terrain and are competent with both day and night
land navigation you may have what it takes to
complete this course.
Cadet Troop Leadership
Training (CTLT)
CTLT is available to cadets in the summer between
their junior and senior years. CTLT provides a
unique opportunity for cadets to experience the
work environment of an active duty Second Lieutenant.
Cadets are assigned for a three week period (four
weeks for OCONUS assignments) to Second Lieutenant
positions in the active army, usually to platoon
leader positions, and are expected to lead soldiers
in the accomplishment of unit missions. This on-the-job
experience is potentially the most relevant and
rewarding leadership training available to cadets
in their preparation for commissioning as Second
Lieutenants. CTLT cadets interact with unit commanders,
junior officers, noncommissioned officers, and
soldiers in the "real life" environment
of the unit. Assignment to particular units or
locations is based on allocations. In addition
to room and board and reimbursement for travel
expenses, cadets also receive pay while participating
in CTLT.
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Army ROTC Additional Summer Training
