Leadership Development Assessment Course
The summer following their junior year, cadets attend the Leadership Development Assessment Course, a 32 day summer camp at Ft. Lewis, WA. It is designed to evaluate a cadet's leadership abilities while providing additional leadership and individual skills instruction.
During Leadership Development Assessment Course, each cadet is given several opportunities to serve in leadership positions such as squad leader, platoon sergeant, platoon leader, first sergeant, executive officer, or company commander. These positions allow the cadet to demonstrate his/her leadership ability and skills. The cadet's performance in this area, along with scores from the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation test, Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM), and tactics, make up the cadet's final grade for camp.
During Leadership Development Assessment Course, a cadet will be exposed to many areas of Army doctrine and skills. This includes: Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC) warfare, engineering (mines and obstacles), communications, land navigation, fire support, small unit tactics, and patrolling.
Leadership Development Assessment Course also features special training consisting of individual movement techniques, offensive and defensive operations, water survival, and more. One of the most exciting training events is Recondo Certification. This is a block of training that builds motivation and self-confidence in each cadet. A cadet will be challenged by the slide for life, Recondo obstacle course, forty-foot rope drop, and fifty-five foot rappel tower.
The evaluation a cadet receives has an effect on his/her future role in the U.S. Army. For this reason, cadets should put forth their maximum effort and be fully prepared. All material required will be covered during a cadet's training at UAB Army ROTC, so the cadet must ensure that he/she is ready to lead the way!
All transportation, room, and board expenses are covered by the Army.
IN DEPTH INFORMATION ON LDAC
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF LDAC! (2.95MB)
Link to LDAC Homepage
Leader's Training Course
The Leader's Training Course (LTC) is a 5-week leadership training experience designed especially for college sophomores who have at least two years of school remaining and have not taken any military science courses during their two years of college.
By attending The Leader's Training Course, students without ROTC or prior military experience can examine the many opportunities the Army has to offer without incurring a military obligation. The students are mentored, trained and later observed to determine their level of potential to serve as officers in the United States Army.
The LTC philosophy is an action-oriented training plan designed to build and hone leadership skills. The course emphasizes team oriented, hands on, outdoor training with constructive feedback to the student. Above all else, LTC is a leadership experience. The program is designed to inspire students to become outstanding leaders with a sound understanding of traditional leadership values. Students are trained by experts to develop their leadership potential.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF LTC! (866KB)
Link to LTC Homepage