Extra Curricular
UNC Army ROTC offers not only training in leadership management and military knowledge. It also provides many oppurtunities to participate more within the military and ROTC and also the community as well.
Ranger challenge
Rangers Lead the Way!
Ranger challenge is a grueling two to three day competition that usually takes place at Jacks Valley USAFA or Camp Guernsey WY. Training for the competetion starts within the first few days of school and consists of extra physical training, patrolling, marksmanship, M-16 Assembly/Disassembly, and military mountaineering. The competetion itself consists of the Army Physical Fitness Test, a 10K Ruck March, M-16 Assembly/Disassembly, One Rope Bridge, Patrolling, Land Navigation, Hand Grenade Assualt Course and Marksmanship. So if you think you have what it takes, pack your guts and ruck up!
CANNON CREW AND ATHLETIC SUPPORT
BOOM! The roar of the crowd mixes with the smell of gun powder as the Bears score another touchdown. The UNC ROTC department has its own Napleonic era cannon which is brought to every home football game and is fired during every touchdown, further fueling the Bears spirit to win. In addition to cannon crew, UNC ROTC also supports athletics by providing gate security and scanning tickets, helping to make sure each game runs as smooth as the last.
Bataan Memorial Death March
On April 9, 1942 thousands of American and Filipino troops surrendered to the Japenese only to be marched for days on end with no food or water and where stopping to rest meant certain death. As a way to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice UNC Army ROTC participates in the bataan memorial march which takes place at White Sands Missile Range NM. UNC Army ROTC competes in the ROTC heavy division where each team of five must walk 26.2 miles with a minimum of 35lbs. in each individual's rucksack.