Kansas State University Army ROTC Activities
Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge is team challenge in which Cadets go head to head with other ROTC programs from around the country in a competition that is "15 Hours of Pain." It tests Cadet's fitness, teamwork, and military skills. The competition consists of activities such as Rifle Marksmanship, crossing a one rope bridge, and Army Physical Fitness, amongst many more events. Cadets practice and train for this event in order to represent Kansas State University Army ROTC.
Ranger Buddy Competition
Ranger Buddy Team is a competition event which is conducted each year during the spring semester. The buddy teams compete at University of Kansas against numerous other universities and colleges from arcoss the Nation. Buddy Teams consist of two (2) individuals of which and can compete in three (3) different categories. They are the male/male team, female/female team, or male/female team.
Color Guard
Members of the Kansas State University Army ROTC Color Guard have opportunities such as performing Color Guard at Kansas State University football and basketball games, Manhattan Veterans Day Parade, and several other events throughout the year.
KSU Army ROTC Cadets supporting community activities
KSU Army ROTC Cadets preparing to present the Colors at the KSU vs OU game
KSU Army ROTC Cadets supporting the KSU vs OU football game with KSU Hall of Fame inductee Darren Sproles
Recondo Club
Recondo is a club that provides extra opportunities to gain hands on experience on a range of military subjects, primarily tactical in nature. Recondo ultimately enhances individual performance with military small unit operations. Information covered includes battle drills, movement techniques, land navigation, patrolling, first aid, and prisoner handling procedures. Recondo also gives Cadets additional opportunities to hold leadership positions even as a Freshman or Sophomore.
Pershing Rifles
The National Society of Pershing Rifles is a Drill Company and Honorary Fraternity (non-Greek) committed to the development of successful Officers. The Pershing Rifles also works to establish closer relations with those civilians who support the military. Link to website.
The Army Ten-Miler (ATM)
Every fall Kansas State University Army ROTC sends teams to the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Army Ten-Miler, a foot race which starts at the Pentagon, in Washington D.C. The patriotic course tours our nation's capital, and is the largest 10-mile race in America. Cadets who qualify for the Ten-Miler Team gain a unique leadership development experience and camaraderie as they forge their physical abilities.
The Bataan Memorial Death March
During the spring semester, Kansas State Universitty Army ROTC Cadets participate in a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This competition is conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. The distances for this event range from 14.2 to 26.2 miles. Cadets compete on teams or as individuals and are challenged both mentally and physically.
