In recent years, Niagara University students have absolutely excelled in all facets of this training experience. The mission of Advanced Camp is to Train students to Army standards, Develop leadership and Evaluate officer potential. Advanced camp is intentionally tough and extremely challenging. The days are long with considerable night training and no days off. Throughout the five week camp, students encounter physical and mental obstacles which challenge them as individuals, soldiers and leaders.
Students gain self-confidence through the successful completion in difficult training events.
Platoon competition develops teamwork and cohesion through individual effort and performance. The overall experience develops students into better citizens and the leaders of our society in the 21st Century. Other training events will be land navigation, rifle marksmanship, field leaders reaction course and small unit situational training exercises. Throughout their training students serve in several leadership positions and are evaluated on their teamwork, organization and leadership during each of these events. Remember, the purpose of this camp is to produce trained, confident and competent leaders who are ready to accept the responsibilities of a commissioned officer and to direct 35 people in their first job after college.