W&M's ROTC conquers Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge
A dozen cadets from William and 玛丽's ROTC program, which includes some students from Christopher Newport University, recently competed in the 2008 4th Brigade, Eastern Region Ranger Challenge Competition at Fort Pickett, Va. The team, which was made up of 10 participants and two alternates, placed eighth overall out of 21 teams. Courtesy photo
Ranger Challenge
Cadets from William and 玛丽's ROTC program participate in the 10-kilometer "ruck" march during the Ranger Challenge competition at Fort Pickett. The two-day competition is considered the "varsity sport" of ROTC and tests "the mental acuity and physical toughness of all involved," according to Army Lt. Col. Doug Pietrowski, chair of the College's military science department. Courtesy photo
Ranger Challenge
William and 玛丽 ROTC cadets prepare to participate in the hand-grenade assault course during the Ranger Challenge competition. In addition to placing eighth overall in the competition, William and 玛丽's team placed second in the hand-grenade assault course, third in the "STX Lanes" (tactical leadership skills), fourth in marksmanship, and fourth in the written land navigation exam. Courtesy photo
Ranger Challenge
Pushing through the rain and chilly temperature, William and 玛丽 ROTC cadets had to march between one and three miles between every event during the Ranger Challenge competition. The weekend had William and 玛丽's cadets face off against 21 other teams, including those from Virginia Military Institute, Duke, East Carolina, University of North Carolina, Old Dominion University, and the University of Virginia. Courtesy photo
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