UCA Army ROTC offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities that aim to connect the program with our campus community and foster a well-rounded ROTC cadet experience. ROTC is a fun way to get involved in campus life! Cadets and cadre support UCA football games and other university events like homecoming, get involved in local community service, and opportunities to get outside and engage in adventure activities.
Clubs
Bataan
Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands Missile Range is a competition that brings over 8,000 participants from all over the globe to honor the service members that were forced to march 65 miles to confinement camps in the Philippines during WWII. Cadets have the opportunity to train for and participate in the Memorial Death March during Spring semester.
Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge is the Army ROTC Varsity Sport. A Ram Battalion cadet team competes against other ROTC university programs in the Rocky Mountain Region in a 10K Foot March, One-Rope Bridge River Crossing, M-16 Assembly, Land Navigation, Marksmanship, and more.
Extracurriculars
Color Guard
Color Guard is a service opportunity for cadets to represent the CSU ROTC program. The Ram Battalion’s Color Guard is tasked with providing a four-man detail for sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and VFW special events. Participating in the Color Guard is an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and learn valuable drill and ceremony movements.
German Arms Proficiency
German Arms Proficiency is a two-day event in which cadets test their proficiency in marksmanship, swimming, physical fitness, chemical warfare, and road marching. Cadets can earn a bronze, silver or gold badge for their performance. This badge is one of the few honors cadets may wear on their uniform after commissioning from the program.
Push-Up Board
The Push-Up Board is a great opportunity for cadets to represent the Bayonet Battalion in front of a large crowd. Every home game our cadets do push-ups near the end zone for every point our UCA Bears score during the game. This crew is a longstanding tradition for UCA Bears.