Training and Schools
What training will I receive?
The Seattle University training program focuses on training cadets in basic military skills and leadership. Our goal is to train cadets to excel at Leader Development and Assessment course (LDAC) and ultimately achieve the highest standards as leaders within the Army's Officer Corps. The classroom curriculum develops a cadet's leadership abilities by instilling the necessary values and attributes required of Army Leaders. During our Leadership Excellence Orientation Labs, cadets will conduct confidence training, learn to navigate with a map and compass in different types of terrain, lead small units on "tactical" missions, and develop basic rifle marksmanship skills. We believe this begins the foundation for building competent and confident leaders for our great Army. Our program offers additional training opportunities outside the SU campus.
What other training is available?
Qualified cadets may attend some of the following military schools.
Airborne Training
Limited quotas for Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, are available to cadets who qualify. Applicants must have passed the airborne physical examination and attained the appropriate score on the APFT. Successful completion of this training entitles the cadet to wear the Army Airborne Badge. The three weeks of training are divided into ground, tower, and jump week. Ground week concentrates on building individual skills; such as, the parachute landing falls. Jump week consists on 5 successful jumps.
Air Assault Training
Successful completion of the Air Assault School allows the cadet to wear the Air Assault Badge. Requirements for selection are the same as for Airborne training. This 10-day school is designed to teach air assault skills and procedures, improve basic leadership skills, and instill the Air Assault spirit. During the course, cadets face such challenges as an obstacle course, physical training, rappelling, troop ladder, rigging and sling loading, road marches, and evaluations. Cadets can attend the Air Assault course at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, or Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Northern Warfare Training Course (NWTC)
Highly motivated and physically qualified cadets may apply for NWTC. The three-week training period is designed to familiarize the cadet with winter operations, to include a River Phase and a Glacier Phase. The rivers, mountains, and ice fields of Alaska provide a physical and mental challenge as well as tactical experiences in a mountainous region.
Mountain Warfare Training
Mountain Warfare School is on the slopes of Vermont's Green Mountains. "Tough" is a good way of describing the winter phase of the Mountain Warfare School. In two weeks, soldiers learn to ski and snowshoe. They patrol through waist-deep snow, using altimeter barometers instead of compasses. They climb 30-feet walls of solid ice, perform crevasse rescues and learn survival skills.
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT)
Limited CTLT allocations are available annually to cadets who wish to volunteer to participate in CTLT. The CTLT program allows selected cadets to be attached to active duty or reserve component units (on annual training) and serve in a leadership position. The program is approximately three weeks in duration, and is available only to MS III cadets, who attend WF in the same year. Cadets who attend CTLT are paid at the same rate as for WF. Overseas CTLT tours are usually four weeks. Upon completion of this assignment, cadets receive a performance evaluation by an officer in the assigned unit. This evaluation is used by the PMS when providing further counseling and leadership training.
Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP)
Nurse Summer training program is a three week program that follows WF for cadets between their junior and senior year who have completed Med-Surg I or equivalent class. NSTP is similar to CTLT as nursing cadets are attached to an Army hosptial unit and serve as a student nurse on that unit under the mentorship of a licensed Army nurse officer. For more about NSTP click here.
Leader's Training Course (LTC)
The Leader's Training Course (LTC) allows students to enter the Army ROTC Two-Year Program without any prior military or ROTC experience to qualify for Advanced Course entry. Through LTC students are provided the necessary training to ensure successes during the last two years for Army ROTC. While at LTC, instructors observe students and determine their officer potential in a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating 28-day training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. LTC is an exciting way to experience the ARMY. It is also a key step in the process of earning a commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army during the next two years on campus. This is a great opportunity to learn more about leadership, people, and most important, YOURSELF!
Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC)
After their Junior year, cadets attend the Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC), previously known as Warrior Forge, Advanced Camp or the National Advanced Leadership Course. LDAC is a required training event for all Army ROTC Cadets striving to earn their commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or the National Guard. The 32-day camp, held at Fort Lewis, Washington, incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and assess leadership ability.