Additional Summer Training 

Army ROTC cadets may attend the US Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. This physically demanding three week course trains soldiers to conduct military parachute operations. During the final week of the course, cadets conduct five parachute jumps as a prerequisite to graduation.  Cadets who graduate are awarded the U.S. Army Parachutist Badge. Airborne School adds to an officer's professional development regardless of future Branch or assignment choices. Airborne qualification is a prerequisite for assignment to the U.S. Army's 82d Airborne Division. Additionally, extra military schooling opportunities may be made available upon graduation from the Officers' Basic Course to officers who are already Airborne qualified.

Army ROTC cadets may attend the US Army Air Assault School at any of a number of Army posts. This physically demanding 12 day course trains soldiers to conduct military operations with Army Aviation support. In addition to a challenging physical training program, the course includes instruction on preparing and inspecting external sling loads, rappelling from helicopters, and a 12-mile timed road march in full combat gear. Cadets who graduate are awarded the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge. Air Assault School adds to an officer's professional development regardless of future Branch or assignment choices. Air Assault qualification is a requirement for officers assigned to the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and is highly encouraged for officers assigned to the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light) and 25th "Tropic Lightning" Infantry Division (Light).