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In spite of a rain-soaked weekend and less-than-ideal field conditions, cadets participating in UCI Army ROTC Fall Field Training Exercise, held at Camp Pendleton from November 14–16, endured an intense and rewarding experience. Such weather added a dramatic degree...

The month of November was one of the most productive and impactful months of the quarter for the UCI Army ROTC program. From rigorous field training and major improvements in physical fitness to community engagement and cadet-led holiday events, our detachment...

At UC Irvine, the start of a new year is a celebration of new beginnings and endless possibilities. As campus welcomed the 2025-26 academic year, few units embodied this spirit of fresh starts as fully as the UC Irvine Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) as...

The Anteater Detachment kicked off May in grand style with its annual Titan Battalion Dining Out, a cherished tradition that brings together cadets, cadre, and distinguished guests for an evening of celebration, reflection, and esprit de corps. Held at the...

Throughout March, the Anteater Detachment demonstrated their commitment to excellence as they engaged in intensive tactical laboratory sessions, honing their skills in preparation for the upcoming Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) in April. The month-long...

UCI ROTC Cadets Demonstrate Excellence in Training, Leadership, and Competition in February The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program continued its tradition of excellence throughout February, with Cadets engaging...

Austin Chun, UC Irvine ROTC cadet and fourth-year Informatics major, recently received the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Achievement Award. Awarded annually, the Bronze Cross Achievement Award recognizes the top ten ROTC cadets across the nation. Learn more about Austin and what receiving this honor means to him.

As the winter quarter commenced at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the dedicated cadets of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program hit the ground running with an intense and productive month of training. January saw these future...

The UC Irvine Army ROTC program had an eventful and rigorous training schedule throughout the month of November to finish the Fall Quarter. Anteater Detachment focused on developing the skills and leadership qualities of its Cadets through training sessions...

From November 15-17, 2024, Cadets from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Army ROTC programs participated in a comprehensive Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Tonner Canyon. This joint exercise aimed to...