Special Teams

Cowboy Battalion Army ROTC


 

Ranger Challenge:

The Ranger Challenge team is a competitive group made up of the most physically fit and mentally tough Cadets. They compete against other universities in the following basic warrior tasks:

  • Patrolling / Land Navigation

  • Marksmanship 

  • Weapon Assembly/Disassembly

  • One-rope bridge

  • Grenade assault course

  • APFT & Ruck March

Tryouts are held every fall. 

Ranger challenge team cadets performing challenge

 

Ranger Buddy Team

The competition consists of a 15K ruck run and warrior skills.  The team competes in pairs at Kansas State University where the competition is held every spring.  This is a competitive team and only the most physically fit and technically competent are chosen.

Ranger Buddy team cadets completing race

 

Army Ten Miler Team:

Every fall, The Army 10 Miler Team competes in Washington D.C. for the Army's Ten Miler Race. The team is compromised of 10 cadets who specialize in endurance running. Their training us separate from regular PT and helps them prepare/strategize for their race.

Tryouts for incoming cadets are held in the fall.

Army ROTC Ten Miler Team

 

 

Bataan Team:

The annual Bataan Memorial Death March is held every spring in White Sands, New Mexico.  It is a 26.2 mile race that commemorates the sacrifice of those who endured the Bataan Death march in WWII.  

Tryouts held in the fall and only the most physically fit, mentally tough warriors are selected. 

Army ROTC Bataan Team

 

Color Guard:

The Color Guard team is the face of the Cowboy Battalion.  The pride and dignity portrayed by this team at every event is unmatched.  They present our nation's colors at the university's sporting events, local veteran events, and wherever requested.

Try outs are held every fall and only the most disciplined, professional Cadets are chosen.

Military ball POW 2015

 
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