Each summer contracted cadets have the opportunity to participate in a variety of summer training events. Cadets are awarded coveted spots to summer schools based on merit.
| Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC) The Leadership Development Assessment Course is held at Fort Lewis, Washington and is the most important training event for an Army ROTC Cadet. Normally, Cadets attend LDAC after completing their MS III (junior) year. The month-long training event incorperates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically. LDAC tests intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide a new perspective on an individual's ability to perform exacting tasks and to make difficult decisions in demanding situations. LDAC places each Cadet in a variety of leadership positions, many of which simulate stressful combat situations. In each position, Cadets will receive evaluations from platoon TAC Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers. Ini addition to proving their leadership ability, Cadets must meet established standards in physical fitness, tactics, swimming, land navigation and other military skills. Cadets must satisfacorily complete LDAC in order to receive a commission as an Army Officer through ROTC. |
Leadership Training Course (LTC) |
Cadet Practical Field Training Cadet Practical Field Training (CPFT) allows Cadets to attend active duty skill enhancement schools and specialized training courses with active Army personnel. The majority of CPFT slots are dedicated to Cadets who have completed their MS II (sophomore) year. The chance to participate in the CPFT proram is extremely competitive as slots are limited. Only Cadets with a high potential for completing the course in question and commissioning. |
| Airborne School The Basic Airborne Course is Conducted at Fort Benning, GA and is a three week course designed to qualify Soldiers in the use of the parachute as a means of combat deployment and to develop leadership, self-confidence and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. Upon successful completion of training, including 5 parachute jumps, students receive the Basic Parachutist Qualification Badge. |
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Air Assault School |
| Mountain Warfare School The Mountain Warfare School is a two-week course conducted by the Vermont Army National Guard at Ethan Allen Firing Range, in Jericho, Vermont. The course requires Cadets to perform mountaineering tasks in a realistic tactical mountain environment. The school introduces Cadets to the techniques and tactics required to operate in a mountainous environment under hostile conditions. Emphasis is on strenuous field exercises where Cadets learn mountain-related skills. This is a challenging course where physical stamina and conditioning are keys to success. |
| Northern Warfare School Northern Warfare School is a two-week program conducted at Fort Richardson, Alaska that is designed to train Cadets in the skills required for conducting military operations in typical mountainous terrain found throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on basic military mountaineering skills. Physical fitness and stamina are keys to success. |
| Cadet Troop Leadership Training The Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) is a 3-4 week program that provides Cadets with an opportunity to apply leadership skills, interact with Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers and improve common task skill proficiency in a Regular Army unit. Cadets can serve as platoon leaders in Adjutant General, Air Defense Artillery, Armor, Aviation, Chemical, Engineer, Field Artillery, Finance, Infantry, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Ordinance, Quartermaster, Signal and Transportation units stationed around the United States, Germany, Italy and Korea. |
| Drill Cadet Leadership Training Drill Cadet Leadership Training (DCLT) is a 4-week program that provides Cadets with an opportuniny to apply leadership skills, interact with highly skilled and experienced Non-Commssioned Officers (NCOs) and drill sergeants and improves common task skill proficiency in an Army training environment. Cadets serve in positions with the cadre of Basic Training Units at Fort Jackson, SC; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Knox, KY; and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Cadets can expect to interact closely with drill sergeants, basic training Soldiers, and support personnel, as well as participate in warrior and field training tasks. |
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