Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) teaches students lessons and leadership skills that far outweigh what can be taught in a standard classroom. Members of the UW Oshkosh ROTC set off in Black Hawk helicopters flown in by the National Guard to take them from Oshkosh to Fort McCoy for CFTX (combined field training exercise). Cadets.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Eagle Battalion at UW-La Crosse is helping military students from around the country challenge themselves. 40 teams are in the La Crosse area for
UWL ROTC hosts Northern Warfare Challenge
29 teams from around the country joined the event, which is a test of endurance and strength
February 20, 2021 6:22 PM Marsalis McGhee
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29 teams from around the country joined the event, which is a test of endurance and strength.
The teams will march 16 miles through Hixon Forest.
While completing the hike they will have to carry 45 pound packs and participate in knot tying, fire starting, and marksmanship competitions.
Despite the cold weather, these soldiers are excited to test their might.
“I think part of it might be the challenge, this will be a hard race. It’s snowy out, very hilly, we’re carrying heavy packs. But I think overall everyone thinks it will be a great experience, and it’s a great way to compete,” said Alexander Nielsen, the Team Captain from Mankato, Minnesota
Florida State Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets push themselves daily. Being a cadet means meeting at 6 a.m. for physical training, attending classes and training labs, and pushing themselves to new limits in hope of commissioning into the Army as a Second Lieutenant.
However, some cadets wanted to take on another challenge, and they did so by trying out for spots in Special School training, which they will attend over the summer.
According to the U.S. Army’s Cadet Command, cadets have the option to attend Special Training over the summer if they qualify. If selected by their school s commanding officers, they will have the chance to attend Air Assault School, Airborne School, Army Mountain Warfare School or Northern Warfare School. Army Cadet Command says spots are very competitive, and a few Florida State Cadets believe they have what it takes.