Start ROTC Training No Matter Where You Are in College
Basic Course: For Freshmen or Sophomores
During the academic year, you’ll learn basic Army skills and the fundamentals of leadership as you start your journey towards being a respected leader in the Army. An elective that anyone can take without making a military commitment. It normally involves one elective class and lab each semester, along with the required physical training and field training exercises.
Basic Camp: For Sophomores or Transfers
Practice leadership roles in a team dynamic, and get helpful feedback so you can grow as a leader. Graduate prepared to lead others as a second lieutenant in the Army.
An accelerated alternative to the Basic Course that qualifies you for enrollment in the Advanced Course. A 32-day intensive training event, in the classroom and on the field, held during the summer at Fort Knox in Kentucky. This is for you if you’re transferring after two years at a different college or community college, or if you’re joining as a sophomore
Advanced Course: Junior or Senior Year
During the academic year, you’ll learn advanced military strategies and practice working as a team in a classroom setting to prepare for Advanced Camp.
Must complete the Basic Course or Basic Camp to qualify. By entering the Advanced Course, you’re committing to serve as an Army Officer after graduation. Advanced Camp: Between Junior and Senior Year. It is designed to train and test all Army ROTC cadets through leadership development exercises in real-world scenarios.
Advanced Camp
All ROTC cadets who enter the Advanced Course must attend Advanced Camp.
A 35-day rigorous field training event during the summer. The most significant training and evaluation event in your ROTC journey. You must pass Advanced Camp to qualify to be an Army officer.