<h3>Basic Camp</h3> <p>Army ROTC Basic Camp is a 30-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, develop and reinforce the warrior ethos, and our Army values. Basic Camp provides the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in ROTC and the Army. Cadets graduate Basic Camp prepared to lead a team of 3-4 cadets and a squad of 9-13 cadets. Cadets are taught to conduct troop leading procedures (TLPs) to plan and execute tactical missions at the squad level.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Advanced Camp</h3> <p>Army ROTC Advanced Camp is a 36-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 capstone leader development opportunity for all cadets between their Military Science (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 allow leaders to thrive in challenging conditions. Cadets reinforce basic skills through squad-level leader development exercises and transition to platoon-level (40-50 cadets) operations in a company construct.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Training</h3> <p>The UW-Whitewater Department of Leadership and Military Science offers many training and experiential learning opportunities for our students. Some — but not all — of the opportunities require a student to be contracted in the military. See the programs listed below to learn more.</p> Army Mountain Warfare School <p>Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) is a two-week course hosted in Jericho, Vermont, in accordance with the Vermont Army National Guard. AMWS is both physically and mentally demanding. Training is non-stop. If you can carry a 65-pound rucksack, spend up to five days in mountainous terrain, and complete day and night land navigation, this is the course for you!</p> Arrow Air assault course <p>Air assault course is a 10-day course that trains students to conduct military operations in accordance with Army aviation standards. This course is located in various spots across the nation and includes inspecting sling loads and rappelling out of helicopters. A 12-mile ruck march is also incorporated into training. Air assault qualification allows for future Army officers to become a part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).</p> Arrow Airborne School <p>Airborne School is a demanding three-week course that trains soldiers to conduct parachute operations. This course is located in Fort Benning, Georgia. Cadets must conduct five parachute jumps to graduate. Cadets who graduate receive the U.S. Army Parachutist Badge and have the ability to join the 82nd and 173rd Airborne Brigades.</p> Arrow Jungle School <p>Jungle School is a two-week school that trains soldiers to survive in the jungle, communicate and navigate in harsh environments. There are also opportunities to conduct water operations. This school can be found in Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.</p> Arrow Sapper Leader Course <p>The Sapper Leader Course is a 28-day-long course where students learn about mountaineering, water jumping and demolitions. Infantry tactics are also taught. Students who complete this course receive the Sapper tab.</p> Arrow