Military Science Class
One day a week our cadets sit down in the classroom for a two–hour
class on different military topics. Each quarter our cadets cover a different
area of military functions. We learn everything from Drill and Ceremonies
to Land Navigation and Military History, with lots of Tactical training sandwiched
in between, of course. The Military Science class is an integral part of our
Tiger Battalion training.
Physical Fitness
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning our cadets greet the new day with
a highly motivated PT workout session. We start at 0630 in the morning, and
finish about an hour later. Our workout regimen mainly includes pushups, situps,
and running. Other activities, sports, and physical exercises are worked into
the program to add some variety to the experience. Staying in shape is a high
priority for all Tiger Battalion cadets. Physical fitness is important at
LDAC and it is an important part of life in general.
Leadership Labs
This is the practical, fun part of our week! Every Friday afternoon, at 1400
sharp (that's 2pm!) you can find us behind Gracie's cafeteria, near the dorms.
In the winter we generally train inside the Auxiliary Gym, which is located
behind the main Clark Gymnasium. During Lab sessions cadets will learn tactical
manuevers, how to use weapons systems, how to conduct a tactical mission,
how to perform first aid, how to use a radio correctly, and so on. In short,
the lab session is where we get to do the fun stuff! Contact us if you would
like to shadow a cadet to Lab.
Bi-annual Field Training Exersize
Twice a year, in the Fall and Spring Quarters, our battalion embarks
on a bus ride up to Ft. Drum or other military training areas for the weekend.
The FTX is the biggest practical application of the things we learn. Ranging
from 3 days in the Fall to 4 days in the Spring, each FTX consists of important,
hand–on training in an actual Army training area.
In recent years, as mentioned beforehand, we have utlized Ft. Drum's trainig areas to conduct our practial exercises. The FTX is a valuable tool in developing tactical skills, getting a taste of life in the field, and is something our MS-III's build on for LDAC.
Summer Training
Leadership Training Course
The LTC, also know as "Basic Camp," is an opportunity for students to compress the Basic Course into a 28 day summer program, held at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The LTC is a great option for someone entering the program as a junior or graduate student. Upon graduation from LTC, the cadet will contract and become an MS-III in the Army ROTC program.Leadership Development and Assesment Course (LDAC)
Every Army ROTC Cadet who enters into the Advanced Course attends the Leader Development and Assessment Course. LDAC runs for approximately 32 days in the summer between the cadet's MS–III and MS–IV years. LDAC is the culmination of all training the cadet has received. At this camp, cadets will be tested on land navigation skills, basic rifle marksmanship, leadership skills and potential, tactical problems, and much more. Cadets will learn from the LDAC cadre how to make themselves better officers. Physical Fitness is also an important part of the LDAC testing. Upon graduation, cadets become MS-IV's. Some 4th – 5th year cadets are commissioned upon graduation as well, if need be.Cadet Troop Leadership Training
Cadets who have completed LDAC are allowed to join an active Army unit for a month or so during the summer, to gain valuable leadership experience.Other Army Opportunities
For most cadets, the end of the academic year effectively brings a temporary halt to any Army activities or training. However, for MSII’s and sometimes for certain MSI’s and MSIII’s there exists an opportunity for additional training during the summer. Each year, the Tiger BN gets a few slots for various Army schools, the most common ones are discussed below. There are usually only 4 to 5 slots available each year, so interested cadets must compete for them. In the end, the needs of the Army, and the selection of the Cadre, decide which cadets go where. However, if you are interested in participating in this training, let you Cadre advisor know, and work your hardest to be the best cadet you can be, in order to improve your chances of attending, and completing, one of these schools.Airborne School
Airborne school is 3 weeks long and is conducted at FT Benning GA. At this school soldiers learn how to successfully use parachutes as a means of deliverance into combat. In other words, you learn how to jump out of airplanes and land safely. Graduating this school doesn’t make you a paratrooper, but it does qualify you to serve in an airborne unit. Soldiers at this school will ultimately jump out of a military aircraft at low altitude five times before graduation. The BN typically gets 3 or 4 slots for this school each year.Air Assault School
This school is 10 days long and is taught at a number of locations, though not all are open at the same time. These include FT Campbell KY, FT Drum NY, Schofield Barracks HA, and FT Polk Louisiana. Soldiers at this school learn how to use the helicopter as a means of delivery into battle, and how to use helicopters as a means of transporting equipment. This school is very physically demanding. The BN typically only gets one slot for this school each year, although some years it receives none.Robin Sage
Robin Sage is the final culminating event in the process through which the Army selects its Special Forces soldiers. Cadets do not participate in this process, but rather those going to Robin Sage act as part of the course cadre. They basically role play as guerillas who the SF trainees must teach and work with. The BN usually receives one slot for Robin Sage each year.Northern Warfare School
Mountain Warfare School