Ranger Challenge

Ranger Challenge is ROTC's "varsity sport." It is a team competition that is both physically and mentally challenging. The teams consists of 9 people plus one alternate and competes against 22 other universities from Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. The competition itself lasts for three days and consists of 7 events. The events include the Army Physical Fitness Test, One Rope Bridge, Land Navigation (written and practical), Grenade Assault Course, Patrolling, M16 assembly/disassembly, and a 10 kilometer forced march in full gear. All team members conduct extra physical training in preparation for the competition. They also learn additional military skills that are used during the competition.