Extracurriculars
Color Guard
Color Guard is one of the more visible parts of Loyola's Army ROTC program. Cadets in Color Guard are asked to represent the entire ROTC detachment at a variety of events throughout the year. This distinguished, time-honored tradition is a chance to earn respect, demonstrate integrity, and show esprit de corps.
Northern Warfare
The Northern Warfare Challenge, commonly referred to as the "Hardest Race in ROTC," is an event that tests various cold weather tactics and skills. From fire starting, knot tying specialized tactical combat casualty care for the cold, and ruck marching across ice and snow, the Northern Warfare Challenge empowers cadets to challenge themselves with these skills in extreme, harsh weather conditions.
Ranger Challenge/Buddy Ranger Challenge
The Ranger Challenge program is a chance for schools to "compete" with each other in completing a variety of military tasks. In addition to a written examination where cadets test their Army knowledge, there are physical fitness drills, field exercises, and hands-on experience with weapons. This team-based, competitive, physically challenging program provides an excellent opportunity to test your military knowledge and leadership skills. The Buddy Ranger Challenge is similar, but instead, puts cadets into two-person teams in male-male, coed, and female-female divisions.
Color Guard
Color Guard is one of the more visible parts of Loyola's Army ROTC program. Cadets in Color Guard are asked to represent the entire ROTC detachment at a variety of events throughout the year. This distinguished, time-honored tradition is a chance to earn respect, demonstrate integrity, and show esprit de corps.
Northern Warfare
The Northern Warfare Challenge, commonly referred to as the "Hardest Race in ROTC," is an event that tests various cold weather tactics and skills. From fire starting, knot tying specialized tactical combat casualty care for the cold, and ruck marching across ice and snow, the Northern Warfare Challenge empowers cadets to challenge themselves with these skills in extreme, harsh weather conditions.
Ranger Challenge/Buddy Ranger Challenge
The Ranger Challenge program is a chance for schools to "compete" with each other in completing a variety of military tasks. In addition to a written examination where cadets test their Army knowledge, there are physical fitness drills, field exercises, and hands-on experience with weapons. This team-based, competitive, physically challenging program provides an excellent opportunity to test your military knowledge and leadership skills. The Buddy Ranger Challenge is similar, but instead, puts cadets into two-person teams in male-male, coed, and female-female divisions.