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 21-23 August 2024.
Join New Cadet Orientation (NCO): A dynamic three-day 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 22 August 2024. 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
21-23 August 2024- Military Science Building (MSB), 2nd Floor
AUG 21 (No uniform required today)
0800- Reception of New Cadets- MSB Parking Lot
0815- Ice Breaker/Intro to the Jayhawk Battalion
0900- Week of a Cadet- Battle Rhythm Brief
1000- Task Organization and Leadership Duties Brief
1100- Semester Calendar Brief
1130- Lunch (released to eat)
1230- Formation: D/C and APFU Uniform Class and Issue (Location by company)
1500- Sports Physicals (Only Cadets that have not completed the physicals prior to NCO)
1500- End of Day Closeout Brief
AUG 22 (Army physical fitness uniform)
0600- First formation and accountability (Lawrence High School Track)
0610- PRT/CCFA
0730- Breakfast/hygiene
0900- Accountability (MSB)
0915- Mrs. Persinger/Mr. Jenkins Briefs (Admin and Scholarships)
1000- In-processing (Mr. Jenkins), Make up Training from AUG 21, and Loading the ACFT Trailer
1100- AUSA and Chaplain Briefs
1200- Lunch (released to eat)
1300- Activities Brief
1330- OCP Uniform Class/Regulations (Company Breakout)
1415- End of Day Brief
AUG 23 (Army physical fitness uniform)
0600- First formation and accountability (Lawrence High School Track)
0610- ACFT Introduction
0730- Released for Hygiene
1000- BN Social - Teambuilding and AAR (Bloomington Beach, Clinton Lake)
1200- Catered Lunch
Released upon completion of having a great time with fellow Cadets!