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UCI ROTC Cadets Demonstrate Excellence in Training, Leadership, and Competition in February
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...
UC Irvine ROTC Cadet Austin Chun Honored with Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Achievement Award
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.
UCI ROTC Cadets Kick Off the New Year with Rigorous Training and Tactical Exercises
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...
End of Fall Quarter Highlights
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...
UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton Army ROTC Cadets Excel in a Joint Field Training Exercise at Tonner Canyon
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...
UC Irvine Army ROTC Cadets Excel in Comprehensive Military Training
Anteater Detachment continues to prepare Cadets through a rigorous and comprehensive training regimen. Throughout the month of October, Cadets participated in instruction designed to enhance their military skills and leadership capabilities. Cadets trained on Drill...
What is Army ROTC?
The U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Program recruits, educates, develops, and inspires student Cadets in order to commission them as officers of character to serve in the regular Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard. Learn more about the...
A Cadet’s Journey: 35 Days at Advanced Camp
Summary: Every summer, UC Irvine student Cadets travel to Fort Knox, Kentucky, to receive practical and leadership training at Advanced Camp. Learn more about the Summer 2024 Advanced Camp experience. Every summer, UC Irvine Cadets report to Fort Knox, Kentucky,...
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 of...
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...