UCF ARMY ROTC

The moment has finally arrived – The 2022 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition kicks off at 0600 this morning. Follow the link in our bio to view photos, rankings, and watch them as they compete in each event live. UCF’s first event will be the Zodiac at 0600. Order of events for Day 1 is as follows:

0600: Zodiac
0700: Call for Fire
0800: One-rope Bridge
0900: Weapons Assembly/Disassembly
1000: Functional Fitness
1100: Gas Mask Run
1200: Communications
1300: The Burden
1400: Obstacle Course
1500: Tactical Combat Casualty Care
1600: Hand Gr***de Assault Course
1700: Humvee Push
1900: Eight-mile Road March

Morale (and expectations) are high. Bring it home, Fighting Knights. CHARGE ON!

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🚨LAST CALL!!!🚨

If you are an officer in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard who commissioned through the UCF Army ROTC program, we would like once more to extend a formal invitation for you and a guest to attend our annual Night of Knights Military Ball on 15 APR. Former Cadre are also invited to attend in recognition of your contributions to the development of current and future Army leaders.

This year’s Ball will be held at the Winter Park Events Center in the historic area of Winter Park, FL, providing an appropriate backdrop for what is sure to be a memorable evening of camaraderie and controlled mischief.

For more information, please reach out to the Military Ball coordinator at [email protected].

If you are an officer in the United States Army or Army National Guard, and you commissioned through the UCF Army ROTC program, we would like to extend a formal invitation for you and a guest to attend our annual Night of Knights Military Ball on 15 APR. Former Cadre are also invited to attend in recognition of your contributions to the development of current and future Army leaders.

This year’s Ball will be held at the Winter Park Events Center in the historic area of Winter Park, FL, providing an appropriate backdrop for what is sure to be a memorable evening of camaraderie and controlled mischief.

For more information, please reach out to the Military Ball coordinator at [email protected].

Cadet Alyssa Sanchez, a senior at UCF and platoon leader assigned to B Company, UCF , has been selected as the General George C. Marshal Award recipient for the 2021-2022 school year.

A Criminal Justice major from Miami, FL, CDT Sanchez’s great-grandfather served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, respectively. CDT Sanchez has separated herself from her peers on multiple occasions. She was the top junior in the program for the 2020-2021 school year and was selected to serve as the Cadet S3 during the Fall 2021 term. Upon commissioning as a Second Lieutenant this coming May, CDT Sanchez will serve as an Armor officer on active duty. CDT Sanchez’s immediate goals following completion of her Armor training are to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School and successfully lead an Armor platoon.

The George C. Marshal Award, named after the former Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense, is awarded every year to the Cadet who most epitomizes the career of the late four-star General. CDT Sanchez’s academics, fitness, and leadership acumen made her the clear choice to be this year’s GCM Award recipient.

The UCF Army ROTC program offers a wide range of training and leadership opportunities for future Officers. For information on how to become an Officer in the United States Army, contact our Recruitment Operations Officer, Mr. James Daley, at 407-823-2649 or [email protected].

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Earlier this month, the UCF Ranger Challenge Team earned 2nd Place honors during the 2022 Ranger Challenge Competition at Fort Benning, GA. 12 of the top teams across the Titan Brigade competed in 10 events in which Cadets were pushed to their physical and mental limits. Events included two obstacle courses, a 12-mile road march, the Ranger Stakes Land Navigation Course, and rifle and pistol marksmanship.

Over the course of the 36-hour competition, UCF’s RC team gave 100% and then some, coming in 1st or 2nd place in six of the 10 events, and remaining in the Top 3 teams for the entirety of the exercise.

UCF’s Ranger Challenge Team, along with 15 other teams across all of will now compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at in April; a first for the UCF Army ROTC program. Sandhurst brings together teams from , Army ROTC, and both domestic and international military academics to determine which team is the most physically, tactically, and technically capable in the world. Join us as we begin our journey on the !

The UCF Army ROTC program offers a wide range of training and leadership opportunities for future Officers. For information on how to become an Officer in the United States Army, contact our Recruitment Operations Officer, Mr. James Daley, at 407-823-2649 or [email protected].

Cadets from the UCF Army ROTC program recently traveled to the Home of the Infantry, Fort Benning, GA, for their semi-annual Field Training Exercise (FTX). UCF Cadets were hosted by members of the United States Army’s elite Special Operations light-infantry raid force, the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Upon arrival to FBGA, Cadets participated in a meet-and-greet with NCOs and Officers from 3rd Ranger Battalion, the Ranger Special Troops Battalion (RSTB), the Regimental Military Intelligence Battalion (RMIB), and Regimental HQ (RHQ). Cadets were afforded a rare opportunity to interact with Army Rangers across a wide range of branches; to include, but not limited to Infantry, Signal, and the recently established Cyber branch. Cadets then spent the week participating in a wide range of training events throughout the week, working closely with Army Rangers throughout.

The UCF Army ROTC program offers a wide range of training and leadership opportunities for future Officers. For information on how to become an Officer in the United States Army, contact our Recruitment Operations Officer, Mr. James Daley, at 407-823-2649 or [email protected].

Cadets from the UCF Army ROTC program recently participated in a rotary-wing aircraft exercise supported by the Ranger Flight Company at Fort Benning, GA. The expert Aviators of the Ranger Flight Company support the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade’s Airborne and Air Assault operations.

The operation was one of many training events UCF Cadets executed during the Fighting Knights’ Fall 2021 Field Training Exercise (FTX).

The UCF Army ROTC program offers a wide range of training and leadership opportunities for future Officers. For information on how to become an Officer in the United States Army, contact our Recruitment Operations Officer, Mr. James Daley, at 407-823-2649 or [email protected].

This past Friday, the Cadets and Cadre of the Fighting Knights Battalion were honored to welcome Army Ranger Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne. SGM Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor on 11 September 2020 for his actions during a hostage rescue in Northern Iraq on 22 October 2015. SGM Payne’s actions - at great risk to his own life - and the actions of his team, resulted in the liberation of 70 Iraqi prisoners.

Learn more about SGM Payne’s actions on target at the following link:

https://youtu.be/Dq8mzrFr_0w

At 12:30am this morning at Fort Benning, GA, recent UCF Graduates Second Lieutenants Sitar, Ross, and Stasiak completed Leader Forge - the culmination exercise of the United States Army’s Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course. The 2LTs received their coveted Blue Cords which will forever make them US Army Infantry Officers. Congratulations to our recent graduates! The adventure continues….

“I am the Infantry! Follow Me!”

Go Knights! Charge On!

School is out! What are your plans?

UCF ARMY ROTC updated their address.

Welcome Back Fighting Knights!

As we move into the Spring 2021 Semester, Cadets will start gearing things up in preparation for Cadet Summer Training.

Pictured is an MSIII Cadet in the middle of a halt during tactics training
DISCLAIMER: All CDC and University of Central Florida social distancing guidelines and requirements were followed.

Attention all UCF alumni! We are now allowing for pre-orders online for OCP and PT shirts. Each shirt is priced at $18.00 each or $15.00 for two or more shirts ordered. Shipping is not included and will cost $8.00. Pre-order will only be available for two weeks from today (October 31st) link to order the shirts is below!

https://forms.gle/1MSTgsm4EYBXNMdy5

UCF ARMY ROTC updated their information in their About section.

Last Friday, our cadets conducted their first PT session of the semester at the Fighting Knights Battalion. It was great to see the motivation they had to kick off this semester. Great work cadets and continue to charge on! 

Disclaimer: All CDC and University social distancing guidelines and requirements were followed.

Battalion shirts are finally here! Cadets have been working hard this summer to make the first battalion shirts available this upcoming fall semester. Shirt material is Sport-Tek for both PT and OCPs. Priced at $18.00 for one or $15.00 when you buy two or more. All proceeds go towards our program. Get yours this fall and show your UCF Army ROTC pride. Fighting Knights! @ University of Central Florida

A BIG congratulations to all the cadets that graduated and commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants this past weekend. We know you will do great things and we wish you the best in the future. Say it with me one last time. 1 ... 2 ... 3 .... FIGHTING KNIGHTSSS ⚡️

In honor of last years mil ball 🕺🏾

This week, Fighting Knights Cadre hosted a webinar to disseminate information and field questions from Cadets during normally scheduled lab time 📲

This week’s Cadet Spotlight goes to Cadet Perkins ! He is a contracted MSlll with a major in Integrated Business. He hopes to commission as a Aviation Officer. Last summer he participated in the Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program (CULP) in Peru where he worked with cadets at Chorrillos Military School. This summer he has earned a spot for Air Assult School. His favorite part of ROTC is having the opportunity to have discipline and improve on leadership skills. In his free time, Perkins enjoys fishing, diving and running Keep up the great work cadet !

Not one ... but TWO Alumni’s from UCF ROTC earned their Ranger Tab last weekend. Congratulations Glenzer & Best !

Fighting Knights earned their Spring Break this morning with a challenging ruck PT course. 2nd Platoon wins the Platoon Competition! CDTs Mitchell, Andino, and Perkins were recognized for their excellence in February.

This morning cadets conducted their semi-annual Combat Water Survival Training.

Today cadets had the opportunity to practice speaking to a Company Commander. They discussed how to take charge and become a successful Platoon Leader.

This weeks Cadet Spotlight goes to CDT Peabody. He is currently a contracted MSlll with a major in Kinesiology. He hopes to commission as a Infantry Officer. He went to Air Assault School in the summer of 2019 and has earned a Airborne slot for summer of 2020. He was also awarded with Gold GAFPB (German armed forces proficiency badge). CDT Peabody’s favorite part of ROTC is the leadership development opportunities such as platoon competitions and being apart of the Ranger Challenge team.

A big congratulations to Cadet Anderson for swearing in today to become a future Second Lieutenant. He has put in so much work and we’ve seen him grow into a strong, successful cadet. Great job Anderson, continue to do great !! S/o to Daily for holding the flag.

In today’s lab, cadets conducted a Platoon Ambush.

We were honored to have the TRADOC Commander, General Funk visit and communicate his knowledge and wisdom. We learned that everyone is a recruiter and that it is up to us to tell our story!

Thank you to the Fighting Knights Battalion. These cadets helped make Iron Knight an amazing event. CHARGE ON ! ⚡

Thank you for all the teams that came out to support The Iron Knight Challenge this year. Everyone had their game faces on and brought the heat! We would like to congratulate the teams that got the fastest time and came out on top.
- Beast River Bravo of East River High school all male youth team, took home the gold with a run time of 45 minutes and 50 seconds.
- Trio Plus One of Haines City High school got best overall co-ed team with 49 minutes and 50 seconds.
- The fastest female youth team was Beast River Alpha with a time of 52 min and 56 seconds.
- The Marine Officer Candidates of USMC Teams 1 and 2 proved just how tough the Corps is by claiming the trophies for best Adult/Pro male team and Adult/Pro Coed Team. USMC Team 1 also came in with the Gold with a time of 51 minutes and 56 seconds.
- Lastly, we would like to recognize our UCF Womens Row team. Their "The Coins" took home the Bronze Medals for the Adult/ Pro Division. They were also the best overall female team in their division. We wish them the best of luck in their competitions this upcoming season. GO KNIGHTS!

"Dedication sees dreams come true" - Kobe Bryant.

Cadets holding the flag up during the Star Spangled Banner at the Pro Bowl.

2020 Ranger Challenge in the books. Your Fighting Knights rose to every challenge and WILL BE BACK next year !!! Thanks to the Titan Brigade for a top-notch competition !!

Just two more weeks till our annual Iron Knights Challenge !!! Do you have what it takes ? Grab 3 friends and show us what you're made of !

UCF Fighting Knights and the AFROTC take their talents to the courts to play a friendly game of basketball. What a game !