Leadership Training Course (LTC)

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Four Weeks, Four Phases, For those who want to lead

There are scholars among you who aspire to achieve something even greater than a college degree. They aspire to be leaders. They are Army ROTC Cadets - and you can join them by attending the Leader's Training Course (LTC).

LTC is four weeks of intense classroom and field training held in the summer at Fort Knox, KY. This course is an accelerated version of the two years of leadership development training Cadets receive in the Basic Course. By transforming yourself through this rigorous training, you will qualify for enrollment in the Army ROTC Advanced Course on campus-provided you have two years of college remaining (undergraduate or graduate). Once you successfully complete LTC and agree to contract and enter the Advanced Course, you may also qualify to receive a $5,000 bonus.

At LTC you experience the Army firsthand. You will receive the kind of leadership development training that is unmatched by any other program. How? By developing your potential in the most important of ways-mentally, physically and emotionally. You will be grouped into squads where you will gain experience in all leadership roles-culminating in verbal and written feedback on your improvement. You will also receive a stipend, transportation to and from Fort Knox, housing and meals. The four weeks and four phases of LTC can lead you to the ultimate goal: becoming an Army Officer.

The benefits of this leadership training will extend well beyond your college years into any career you choose. You may even qualify for a two-year scholarship that may take care of your college tuition and many other expenses.

External Link: http://branchorientation.com/rotc/leaders_training.jsp

Cadet Rappling a 40 foot tower


Caption: A cadet attempts to rappel down a 40-foot campus wall as a LTC exercise. They not only rapel during LTC course, but goes through many rigorous trainings. Such as if enlisted would go through basic, future officers must go through this phase to become commissioned and are evaluated based on their performance.

Army ROTC LTC course overview Video


Caption: A look at Army ROTC's Leadership Training Course (LTC). They conduct various exercise. PT, rapel, obstacles, teamwork, and many missions to gain confidence and leadership qualities. In this video, it shows the highlights of LTC and how it is conducted yearly by many ROTC sponsored universities.