Lifestyle
Stand Out From The Rest
See how interesting college can be when you’re a part of Army ROTC. You’ll be a college student first and foremost, just like the rest of the student body, but there’s a key difference: you’ll have even more opportunities to succeed.
These opportunities include Field Training Exercises (FTXs) in the spring and fall where Cadets build their teamwork and leadership skills. Cadets also participate in Physical Training (PT) on a regular basis to keep up their strength and endurance.
In addition, each battalion has its own unique calendar of events and activities.
Learn more about Events and Activities
Cadet McGill doing push-ups as part of the Army Physical Fitness Test.
Morning Physical Training
At six o’clock every Monday and Friday, cadets of the Battalion are already up, doing pushups, situps, and running in addition to a variety of other exercises. During the warmer months of the Fall season, cadets exercise on Nickerson Field in Boston University’s West Campus. Once winter hits, they move indoors to the Boston University Track and Tennis Center. While a shock at first to a student used to late wake ups, the majority of cadets insist that they enjoy getting up, having already gotten some exercise while their peers sleep.
Cadets move during LLAB
Leadership Lab
Once a week, cadets assemble to take part in an educational lab. When weather permits, practical exercises in movement and battle drills are taught, and as weather gets bad, the class moves inside for lectures. The following are just a few of the exciting things you will experience at leadership lab:
- Lead a squad and platoon size element through tactical STX and patrolling missions.
- Disassemble and assemble an M16A2 rifle and conduct function checks on a malfunctioning weapon
- Recognize the symptoms of cold and hot weather injuries as well as how to treat them
- Navigate your way through terrain with only a map, protractor, and compass