News & Events
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...
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...
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...
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...
UCI Esports and Army ROTC Program Participate in Cross-Training Event
At first glance, there seems to be very few similarities between esports and the U.S. military. One is born of 21st century technology, an exciting showcase of fantastical characters, special abilities, and fierce competition across digital arenas and...
Where is He Now?: Once a Cadet, Now a Successful Officer in the Active Duty U.S. Army
As cadets in the ROTC program, it is often difficult to understand how the training we receive during our time as students will impact our jobs in the Army. Because of this challenge, it is important to reach out to past cadets who have been in our shoes and have...
Situational Training Exercise (STX) at Marine Corps Air Base (MCAS) Miramar
To continue the rigorous training ROTC provides, UCI cadets participated in Situational Training Exercise (STX) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar. These exercises were short, scenario-driven, and mission-oriented to practice battle drills and refine the...
Locked and Loaded: Cadets Train for New M4 Rifle Qualification
On Thursday, February 11, 2021 and Saturday, February 13, 2021, Charlie Company of Titan Battalion conducted M4 rifle training. They first trained at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, utilizing the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST). The EST...
5 Ways to Get Involved with Army ROTC at UCI
During a pandemic, it can be difficult to participate in on-campus activities. Luckily, one active and professional program available to UCI students is the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)! Through the ROTC, students can receive leadership training, gain...