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Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center

Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidate’s potential military career.

In 2019, the U.S. Army implemented a newer, more rigorous physical fitness test to evaluate a soldier’s potential for physical performance in combat. Named the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the new test required specific equipment and training space that many ROTC detachments across the nation simply did not have readily available.

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106th Chancellor’s Review

When Syracuse University’s fourth Chancellor, James R. Day, reviewed the University’s Cadet Corps on May 4, 1917, he started what would become an annual tradition for the University’s future military leaders.

On March 31, 2023, both Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) units from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force assembled inside the JMA Wireless Dome for the 106th Chancellor’s Review to carry on that tradition.

Military Junior College Students Visit Campus for Military Appreciation Weekend

In September, the Office of Transfer and Veteran Admissions hosted 32 early commissioning students from military junior colleges across the country. The students, who will go on to be U.S. Army officers, toured campus, explored academic programs and learned the history of the University’s commitment to veterans.

Casting a Spotlight on a Few of the 2019 Commissioning ROTC Cadets

Joshua Boucher

Name: Joshua S. Boucher
Branch: Air Force ROTC
Hometown: Oakland, Maine
Major/School: Aerospace Engineering/ College of Engineering and Computer Science
Plan for postgrad: Specialized training for Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACP-O) selects
Biggest takeaway from ROTC: Humility is the most important quality in leadership. Being able to put your ego aside and listen to a day-1 Airman is essential to building relationships and mission success. Continue Reading