ARMY ROTC
STAND OUT FROM THE REST
When you become a part of Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets. But make no mistake, you're a student first. You'll have a college schedule like your fellow students, but you'll also receive classroom and field courses that will challenge and excite you. Beyond that, you can take part in events and activities with fellow Cadets that will make your college experience even better.
Army ROTC hockey team
The Golden Knight hockey team, once again victorious over the Air Force
“ What makes ROTC different (and better in my opinion) than all of the other ways of becoming an officer in the United States Army is that you don't miss out on your life as a student. The Golden Knight Battalion realizes this and is careful not to intrude more than necessary on your classes, work, and social life. In fact, I have made more friends through ROTC than any other activity I've participated in on campus. ”
Ryan Brown (Clarkson), Binghamton, NY
See how interesting college can be when you're a part of Army ROTC. You'll be a college student first and foremost, just like the rest of the student body, but there's a key difference: you'll have even more opportunities to succeed.
These opportunities include Field Training Exercises (FTXs) in the spring and fall where Cadets build their teamwork and leadership skills. Cadets also participate in Physical Training (PT) on a regular basis to keep up their strength and endurance.
In addition, each battalion has its own unique calendar of events and activities.
Learn more about Events and Activities
Class
ROTC class is held anywhere from once a week as a freshmen to twice a week for seniors. The classroom instruction gives you the fundamentals of leadership, communications, and common soldier skills such as map reading.
Labs
Lab is held once a week for 2 hours. Labs are where you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to a dynamic field environment. As a freshman, you are a member of the squad. Sophomores and Juniors may assume leadership positions. Seniors are planning and executing the training, and evaluating the leadership skills of the underclassmen.
Physical Training
ROTC means maintaining a high level of fitness. PT is held 3 times a week. Sometimes you will be working on improving your pushups, sit ups, and run. Other times you will be playing basketball with you squad mates. The Battalion also fields various intramural teams, and competes against the Air Force each year in soccer, ice hockey, and basketball.
