Training Opportunities and Activities
Cadets attend PT, class and lab as a part of the ROTC program at OU. Fitness training follows a 5 day a week program known as the Physical Readiness Training (PRT) program. Cadets are evaluated on their physical aptitude several times a semester with the Army Physical Fitness Test. Classes are separated by grade (MS-I to MS-IV) and each class learns grade-specific curriculum to prepare cadets for being US Army officers. Lab is conducted once a week to practice concepts learned in class, such as land navigation and squad tactics.
Cadets in the OU Army ROTC program are extremely active on campus, in the state, and across the nation. Along with the Pride of Oklahoma, the OU Army ROTC assists with the Oklahoma Sooners football pre-game show by providing a military color guard to open the event. Cadets may also volunteer to participate in flag detail at military appreciation sporting events.
Each year, OU Army ROTC sends cadets to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March, which is a marathon held annually at White Sands, New Mexico in honor of the survivors and victims of the actual Bataan Death March. OU cadets also participate in other events, including the Oklahoma City Marathon and competitive shooting events.
Cadets are also allowed to attend special Army training schools, such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, Mountain Warfare School, Northern Warfare School, and SCUBA School.
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