2008
Semester Record Army Physical Fitness Test
21 November 2008
BC Cadets will take their final Army Physical Fitness test at 6:30 a.m. at the PLEX. Following this date, physical fitness is on an individual basis, permitting Cadets to prepare for finals.
Veterans Mass and Remembrance Ceremony
11 November 2008
In conjunction with the BC Alumni Veterans Remembrance Committee, BC Human Resources, and Army ROTC, Veterans Day and those who have sacrificed are remembered. Gasson 100, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Health Professions Information Fair
5 November 2008
Army health professionals, including doctors and nurses, visit to discuss Army health care opportunities: Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Army ROTC, and Nursing, as well as direct commission Nursing opportunities.
Ranger Challenge Competition
17-19 October 2008
Cadets and Cadre from the Liberty Battalion (Northeastern University and Boston College) compete at Camp Devens, MA. Ranger Challenge is a physically and mentally demanding competition including weapons qualification, orienteering, patrolling, Army Physical Fitness test and road marching.
Army Ten Miler
5 October 2008
Cadets will compete in the Army Ten Miler in Washington, DC.
Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX)
3-5 October 2008
Cadets from the Liberty Battalion travel to Camp Edwards to take part in a weekend FTX, where they learn to rappel, use an Engagement Skills Trainer, negotiate an obstacle course, fly in helicopters, take part in Field Leaders Reaction Course, and practice squad level tactics.
Boston Marine Corps Honor Run
28 September 2008
BC Cadets will compete in the Boston Marine Corps Honor Run at Haughton Pond, 10:00 a.m.
Parents Weekend
27 September 2008
Parents and Cadets gather for a pre-game tailgate party at the PLEX patio and witness BC’s newest Cadets take their oath during the pre-game activities.
Open PT
24 September 2008
BC Army ROTC hosts an Open Physical Fitness Training session for the BC community; participate in a good workout, support BC’s Cadets, and experience a Cadet's life.
POW/MIA Day Run
19 September 2008
BC Cadets host a silent run and flag raising, around campus, to commemorate and honor those who paid a high price for our freedom.
Combat Water Survival Test
5 September 2008
BC Cadets meet at The PLEX for their first test of their confidence and ability to swim under stressful conditions.
Army Physical Fitness Test
3 September 2008
BC Cadets will take their first Army Physical Fitness test at 6:30 a.m. at the PLEX.
Leadership Labs at Camp Curtis Guild
29-30 August 2008
BC Cadets conduct varied training in a field environment at Camp Curtis Guild in Reading, MA.
New Cadet Administrative Logistics Day Obligation Reaffirmation Oath Ceremony and Parents Welcome
28 August 2008
New Cadets meet at Carney 25 for issue of clothing and equipment, and to complete enrollment and contracting paperwork. Parents and friends are welcome to view MSIIs reaffirm their contracting oaths on Bapst Lawn at 4:00 p.m. followed by a barbeque and welcome briefing to parents, to provide an overview of BC Army ROTC.
Liberty Battalion Senior Leadership Seminar
25-28 August 2008
Cadets and Cadre from the Liberty Battalion (Northeastern University and BC) conduct an After Action Review of LDAC and a planning conference for the upcoming year.
Cadet Early Move-In
Cadets are authorized to move in as early as 23 August for MSIVs; other Cadets, 26 August.
Commissioning Ceremony 2008
18 May 2008
Bapst Lawn
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Reception at 9:30 a.m.
2007
Semester Record Army Physical Fitness Test
16 November 2007
BC Cadets will take their final Army Physical Fitness test at 0645 at the Flynn Recreational Complex. Following this date, physical fitness is on an individual basis in order to prepare for finals.
Veterans Mass and Remembrance Ceremony
11 November 2007
In conjunction with Boston College Alumni Veterans Remembrance Committee, Boston College Department of Human Resources and Army ROTC Veterans Day and those who have sacrificed are remembered.
Health Professions Information Fair
7 November 2007
Army health professionals, including doctors and nurses visit to discuss Army health care opportunities including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Army ROTC and Nursing as well as direct commission Nursing opportunities.
Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX)
19-21 October 2007
Cadets from the Liberty Battalion travel to Camp Edwards to take part in a weekend long FTX, where the learn to rappel, use an Engagement Skills Trainer, negotiate an obstacle course, fly in helicopters, take part in Field Leaders Reaction Course, and practice squad level tactics.
Ranger Challenge Competition
12-14 October 2007
Cadets and Cadre from the Liberty Battalion (Northeastern University and Boston College) compete at Camp Devens, MA. Ranger Challenge is a physically and mentally demanding competition including weapons qualification, orienteering, patrolling, Army Physical Fitness test and road marching.
Boston Marine Corps Honor Run
30 September 2007
BC Cadets will compete in the Boston Marine Corps Honor Run and attempt to win for the fourth consecutive year.
Parents Weekend
29 September 2007
Parents and Cadets gather for a pre-game tailgate party at the PLEX patio.
POW/MIA Day Run
14 September 2007
BC Cadets host a silent run and flag raising around campus to commemorate and honor those who paid such a high price for our freedom.
Combat Water Survival Test
7 September 2007
BC Cadets meet at The PLEX for their first test of their confidence and ability to swim under stressful conditions.
Army Physical Fitness Test
5 September 2007
BC Cadets will take their first Army Physical Fitness test at 0645 at the Flynn Recreational Complex.
Leadership Labs at Camp Curtis Guild
31 August and 2 September 2007
BC Cadets conduct varied training in a field environment at Camp Curtis Guild in Reading, MA. Parents of Cadets are welcome to attend and the BBQ planned for Friday.
New Cadet Administrative Logistics Day
30 August 2007
New Cadets meet at Carney 25 for issue of all clothing and equipment and to complete enrollment and contracting paperwork.
Liberty Battalion Senior Leadership Seminar
27-30 August 2007
Cadets and Cadre from the Liberty Battalion (Northeastern University and Boston College) meet to conduct an After Action Review of LDAC and conduct a planning conference for the upcoming school year.
Cadet Early Move-In
Cadets are authorized to move in as early as 28 August 2007.