University of Oklahoma Army ROTC

The OU Army ROTC has its roots in the Student Volunteer Regiment, which was formed in 1917 as a result of the entry of the United States into the First World War.

The highest-ranking officer and current professor of military science of the OU ROTC program is LTC Ryan Cryer.

They are responsible for mentoring younger cadets, ensuring that necessary unit functions are completed to standard, and providing basic leadership.

Held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, it is a 33-day field problem that challenges cadets physically and mentally while assessing their leadership skills in a variety of tasks and small unit tactical exercises.

Lab is conducted once a week to practice concepts learned in class, such as land navigation and squad tactics.

As such, they are entitled to financial remuneration which may include the complete payment of all costs associated with higher education and a modest tax-free salary.

Cadets live as typical college students while at the same time engaging in physical training (PT), military instruction, and officer education.

The unit is headquartered in the Armory, which is a small brick building located at the center of the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus.

1) http://www.ou.edu/rotc/army/history/historymainone.html, part of the Official OU Army ROTC History Website, which was compiled from numerous primary and secondary source documents available only to the organization.

The University of Oklahoma Army ROTC assembled in formation at its Fall 2007 Field Training Exercise.
Cadets of the Student Army Training Corps, the OU Army ROTC predecessor unit, standing at attention.
An OU Army ROTC color guard stands at parade rest moments before advancing onto the football field at an OU Sooners football game.
Cadets preparing their maps for an orienteering course on a field training exercise (FTX).
Bob Kalsu's surviving family members unveil his portrait at the annual OU Army ROTC Alumni Banquet.