AROTC Training Opportunities
Air Assault School
U.S Army Air Assault School is a 10-day course designed to prepare Soldiers for insertion, evacuation, and Pathfinder missions that call for the use of multipurpose transportation and assault helicopters. Air Assault training focuses on the mastery of rappelling techniques and sling load procedures, skills that involve intense concentration and a commitment to safety and preparation.
Airborne School
The US Army Airborne School, located at Ft. Benning, Georgia, is available through Army ROTC to cadets that are enrolled and contracted in our program. The Basic Airborne course is three weeks long, consisting of a ground week, tower week, and jump week. Becoming a paratrooper at Airborne School is a unique experience requiring special dedication and a desire to be challenged mentally and physically.
Combat Diver Qualification Course
Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC) in Key West, Florida is a seven-week intensive training for Special Forces and Ranger noncommissioned officers, focusing on both surface and sub-surface waterborne infiltration methods.
The selection process is challenging, with only one in three candidates completing the course. The curriculum includes advanced equipment like the Draeger LAR-V rebreather, enabling stealthy underwater maneuvers and four-hour dive times.
Evolved from four to seven weeks, the course features tests like underwater swimming and drown-proofing. The academic portion emphasizes anatomy, physiology, and dive-related dangers, requiring an 85% or higher standard for graduation.
Weeks Five and Six concentrate on insertion training and a 48-hour field exercise, showcasing real-world application. Graduates are considered the best of the best, contributing significantly to the Special Forces legacy in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT)
CPDT unfolds with over 4,000 annual opportunities for Cadet Professional Development, featuring immersive programs like CAIT, CTLT, internships, and NSTP. CTLT, spanning 3-4 weeks, places 1,300+ Cadets in leadership roles, while OPFOR and BC MSIII LT initiatives provide tactical experiences and mentorship. CAIT delivers specialized military training, and over 400 Cadets explore diverse 3-4 week internships. NSTP, a transformative 4-week experience, shapes the future of Army Nurses. Embark on your CPDT journey, fostering leadership growth over 3-4 weeks, ensuring a successful commissioning path.
Mountain Warfare School
Embark on a transformative journey at the U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School, located at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Vermont. Our Basic Military Mountaineer Course, spanning two intense weeks, hones skills in mountain combat, including land navigation, high-angle marksmanship, first aid, and rope techniques for rappelling. From conquering icy walls to casualty evacuation scenarios, each skill learned is vital in navigating the inhospitable terrain of mountain warfare. Graduates not only earn the coveted Ram’s Head device but also the military mountaineer additional skill identifier. Join over 500 military mountaineers annually, and discover the confidence to conquer the most challenging terrains with precision and expertise.
Sapper Leader Course
The Sapper Leader Course at the US Army Engineer Center, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, is a rigorous 28-day program designed to cultivate resilient and knowledgeable leaders capable of operating in challenging conditions. As the premier leadership course for the Engineer Regiment, it equips participants with the skills to meticulously plan and execute combat engineer missions.
This fast-paced training significantly enhances both individual soldier and unit capabilities. Graduates emerge with improved engineer and leadership skills, while units return home more cohesive and better trained. The course uniquely allows the collective training of an engineer company’s cadre, spanning from corporal to captain — a distinction that sets it apart from other Army courses.
Proficiency in physical conditioning and land navigation is crucial for success, as inadequate preparation in these areas often leads to attrition. The Sapper Leader Course offers a rewarding but demanding experience for those seeking to excel in combat engineering leadership.
