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.
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.
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.
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.
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.