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"We train 10,000 Cadets in 100 days." -Maj. Gen. John R. Evans
Cadet Summer Training is the largest annual training event in the U.S. Army. 10,000 Cadets from around the country attend training in Basic or Advanced Camp. Additionally, approximately 1,500 other cadets participate in other opportunities such as professional development and internships.
Graduation ceremonies are open to the public.
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The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Cadet Summer Training Advanced Camp is the culminating leader development course before officers receive their commission in the Army. Advanced Camp is a 38-day training event designed to develop a Cadet’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to forge them into tough, adaptable leaders who can thrive in ambiguous and complex environments. Advanced Camp is the final leader development opportunity for all Cadets in between their third and fourth years (Military Science III or MS III and MS IV) years of ROTC. Advanced Camp focuses on problem-solving in an operational setting to develop leader competencies; those intangible traits and attributes that allow leaders to thrive in challenging conditions. Advanced Camp consists of 11 Cadet Regiments composed of approximately 7,000 Cadets.
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The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Cadet Summer Training Basic Camp lays the foundation for students to learn about the Army Profession, with a focus on the Army Ethic and Values. Basic Camp is a 32-day training event designed to introduce Cadets to the Army. The objective is to develop Cadet leadership skills, train them on individual and junior leader tasks, and develop and reinforce Warrior Ethos and our Army Values. Basic Camp provides the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in ROTC, and the Army.
Basic Camp’s primary target audience are Lateral Entry Cadets and freshman Cadets. Lateral Entry Cadets typically decide to join ROTC in their sophomore year of college requiring Basic Camp to learn what normal-progression Cadets learned in their first two years of military science classes. As an ancillary target, Basic Camp allows second-year (Military Science II or MS II) Cadets to gain squad leader experience providing opportunities for some MS III (rising senior) Cadets to fulfill roles as platoon-level leaders. Basic Camp consists of three Cadet Regiments composed of approximately 1,900 Cadets.
Cadets are taught to conduct troop leading procedures (TLPs) to plan and execute tactical missions at the squad level. As Cadets gain experience and confidence through the training, they apply lessons learned from the After Action Review (AAR) process.
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The Army ROTC Hall of Fame was established in 2016 as part of the ROTC Centennial celebration. The first class (2016) inducted 326 former ROTC Cadets who had distinguished themselves in their military or civilian career.
The Hall of Fame honors graduates of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps who have distinguished themselves in military or civilian pursuits. It provides a prestigious and tangible means of recognizing and honoring Army ROTC Alumni who have made lasting, significant contributions to the Nation, the Army and the history and traditions of the Army ROTC Program.
Lt. Col. Charlie Wilson
1st Lt. Robert Hinchliffe
Maj. Gen. Abraham Turner
Col. William Osborne
Col. James Palmer
Col. James Stone
Col. Martha McRavin-Oliver
Lt. Col. Norman Lane
Gen. Paul Nakasone
Brig. Gen. John Dailey
Col. Phillip Saulnier
Brig. Gen. David Wilson
Col. Edward R. Schowalter
Maj. Gen. Paul Disney
Maj. Gen. William M. Matz
Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford
Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith
Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik
Lt. Gen. Jay Zeamer
Maj. Gen. Steven R. Abt
Eliot Cohen
Brig. Gen. Albin R. Irzyk
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean
Lt. Col. Joni Ernst
Gen. John M. Keane
1st Lt. Bennett S. LeBow
Lt. Col. Jona McKee
Gen. Dan K. McNeill
Lt. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty
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