Welcome to the Jayhawk Battalion
Congratulations on choosing Army ROTC, we are happy to be a part of your path towards commissioning as an Officer in the United States Army. We invite you to attend our New Cadet Orientation (NCO) from 13-15 August 2025.
Join New Cadet Orientation (NCO): A dynamic three-day Cadet-led training event to kickstart your ROTC journey. Held at KU's Military Science Building the week before the school year begins. Connect with ROTC Cadre and Cadet Leadership, undergo medical screening, set training goals, complete paperwork, and engage in physical training. Don't miss the Cadet Command Fitness Assessment (CCFA) for scholarship contracting. Participate in these exciting events and prepare for success in ROTC!
- The Cadet Command Fitness Assessment (CCFA)
- Information Briefings
- In-Processing Packet review
- Uniform Issue. Please fill out the Uniform Pre-Order prior to arriving, button below.
- Medical screening provided by Watkins Health
- Sports PT
Important: Medical Statement for ROTC (.pdf) must be completed by 13 August 2025. If unable to meet the deadline, a designated day for Cadet Physicals will be arranged. Visit Watkins Health at KU or consult your doctor. Ensure the form is signed and stamped by a Physician or PA for validity. Participation in Orientation and program activities requires this form.
RSVP: To join New Cadet Orientation, complete the New Cadet in-Processing Sheet and email it to Mr. Lawrence Jenkins following the provided instructions. Save time by scheduling summer appointments for early in-processing and paperwork submission before NCO.
NCO Schedule of Events
13-15 August 2025- Military Science Building (MSB), 2nd Floor
WEDNESDAY: 13 AUG 25 (First Day of NCO)
0800 - Arrival
0815 - Ice Breaker/Introduction - Squad interaction – Snyder/Camp/Reboulet Speech
0900 - Task Organization/Staff & Leadership Duties
1000 - Week of a Cadet / Time Management & Battle Rhythm/Jayhawk History/Service &Commitment
1100 – Semester Calendar Brief – Snyder/Murff/Boian
1130 – Release for Lunch
1230-1500 - Break into Platoons – Formation D&C and Uniform Class
- One platoon uniform class / one platoon D&C, then swap
-- HT/WT / Uniform Measurements – Explanation/introduction to weight standards, diagnostic
1500-1530 – Resilience Team Presentation
TBD – Ending brief (Tomorrow schedule, what to bring)
THURSDAY: 14 AUG 25
0600 – Arrival (Robinson Tennis Court) - PTs/civilian equivalent
0610 – PRT
0730 – 0900 Hygiene/Breakfast
0900 – Arrival (MSB)
0915- 1000 – Mrs. Persinger (104R/Introduction) /Mr. Jenkins
1000 – Mr. Wiedenmann in-processing
1100 – SHARP Introduction
1130 – SFC Dudley ARNG Brief
1200 – Lunch
1300 – Activities Brief (QR code signal)
1330 – OCP Uniform Class/Grooming standards/FTX uniform go over AR 670-1
1415 – First Command – Finance Presentation
1500 – End Brief
FRIDAY: 15 AUG 25
0600 - Arrival (MSB)/Accountability
0610 - AFT Introduction
0730 - Release
0800- Sports Physical (limited to 50 pax)
1000- “Dad” Perry West (location)
-Team Building
-Introduce AAR to set up for future AARs
1130 – Lunch
0000 – Deuces (Safety Brief and Release)
Important Information:
- Early move-in request through KU will be for 10 AUG 25
- Parking for Cadets is recommended in the Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage