Through Camp Challenge, students can examine the Army with no obligation , and qualify for ROTC Advanced Course entry. It is a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating 5-week training program. Camp is held each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The camp is conducted by Army ROTC and is open primarily to college students who have at least two years of college remaining. Training at Camp Challenge Students gain individual confidence through accomplishment of tough training.
Training is sequenced in a logical, building-block manner.
Learn basic military skills in order to function as a small unit member. Training begins with mechanical training, progresses through fundamentals of firing, the weaponeer device, shot grouping, how to zero your weapon, and firing your M-16. Cadets also receive familiarization training on other primary individual and squad level weapons. The purpose is to familiarize cadets with the diversity of opportunities available in today's Army and to assist Cadets in making an informed branch choice. The FTX is intentionally tough and introduces the element of stress.