Ranger Challenge – Fall 2021

Ranger Challenge is another memorable event that occurred in the Fall of this academic year. This year, Ranger Challenge took place at Fort Irwin, CA, and this was UCI Army ROTC’s first time participating as their own team in this competitive challenge. A total...

Fall 2021 Field Training Exercise (FTX)

Fall 2021 saw the expansion of UCI Army ROTC, as the program welcomed the addition of about 30 new cadets. By joining the program, these cadets have gained unique knowledge and experience as students but also as Army cadets. One of the major events that marked the...

UCI ROTC Cadet Trains at Air Assault School

Each summer, qualified cadets are selected to participate in specialized army training opportunities that accelerate their skills and enhance their ROTC experience. This summer, Cadet Cole Bonham was selected to attend the US Army Air Assault School at Fort Campbell,...

Cadet Troop Leading Training (CTLT) at Fort Polk, LA

The ROTC program at UCI provides leadership development to future leaders of the US Army with a model designed around the Army’s structure. Each year, a lucky few get a glimpse of the real deal by spending time in Army units around the globe with the US Army’s Cadet...

Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, KY

Advanced Camp is a 31-day training event that is designed to assess a Cadet’s ability to demonstrate proficiency in basic officer leadership tasks. Cadets are evaluated on their ability to lead at the Squad and Platoon levels, both in garrison and tactical...