ROTC Special Teams

If you are enrolled in the NIU ROTC program, Huskie Battalion you can apply to participate in the following opportunities:

Army 10 Miler

This is an annual event held by the United States Army in Washington, D.C. The NIU ROTC sends qualified cadets to participate in this 10-mile run. All travel and accommodation expenses are paid. All military science student levels are eligible to apply.

Color Guard

The Huskie Battalion Color Guard represents the battalion at NIU and local community events. They present the national and school colors at all NIU home football games and many other athletic events. All military science student levels are eligible to apply.

Mission Support

This team accompanies NIU’s huskie mascot dog, Mission, to his appearances. The team meets once a week to train for upcoming presentations. All military science student levels are eligible to apply.

Ranger Challenge Team

An extremely challenging military skills competition, this team is composed of only the hardiest cadets. The challenge is conducted first at a regional level on a weekend in October. It consists of several events including a one-rope bridge, weapons assembly/disassembly, first aid, Army physical fitness test, patrolling written test and a 10K Ruck March.

Ranger Buddy

An annual nationwide ROTC event held at Kentucky University. Over the course of one day, teams of two train and participate in a series of challenges that include a 10-12 mile ruck march, military-task obstacle course and a 2-3 mile run. Expenses for travel and accommodations are provided, and all military science student levels are eligible to apply.

Northern Warfare

An annual nationwide event held over the course of one day in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Teams of five participate in a 24-mile ruck march and military-themed tasks that challenge winter survival skills. Expenses for travel and accommodation are provided and all military science student levels are eligible to apply.

Please email niu_rotc@niu.edu or call 815-753-6237 to learn more or apply.