By Lucas Strand//
Students enrolled in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will be walking through campus wearing military gear and carrying training weapons as part of their leadership labs this spring.
The (ROTC) program at Hood College prepares students to become future leaders in the U.S. Army.
During the labs, which meet each Thursday morning in Gambrill, cadets will be practicing a range of tactics needed to be effective members of the military.
Working alongside Hood campus security, ROTC is ensuring the utmost safety for students on campus, according to Major Travis Harrant, assistant professor of military science who oversees the Green Terror ROTC program.
On Jan. 29, cadets took part in a lab that focused on individual movement techniques — a mission that challenges small-unit leaders to make quick decisions, maintain effective communication and adapt to constantly changing circumstances.
“These tasks are especially important for our MSIII cadets, who will be expected to plan, manage, and execute these missions during their junior year and later during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox,” Harrant said.
Cadet Luke Miller, class of 27’, who is taking part in the labs, said ROTC teaches him skills that will correlate to real-life situations where he will need to be a flexible and prepared leader.
“The ROTC leadership labs prepare me by challenging my quick decision-making skills and pushing me to make extensive plans to conduct battle drills,” Miller said.
“This leadership lab helps cadets develop confidence, accountability and practical leadership skills that directly translate to real-world environments where clear decision-making, teamwork, and adaptability are essential,” Harrant said.
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