Army ROTC Recruiting

1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carroll S. Meek
Keyword(s):  
Army Rotc

Combatant socialization and norms of restraint: Examining officer training at the US Military Academy and Army ROTC

2021 ◽  
pp. 002234332110108
Author(s):  
Andrew Bell
Keyword(s):  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Officer Training ◽  
Military Academy ◽  
Army Reserve ◽  
Civilian Protection ◽  
Us Military ◽  
The Us ◽  
Reserve Officer Training Corps ◽  
Army Rotc

Can armed groups socialize combatants to norms of restraint – in essence, train soldiers to adopt norms of international humanitarian law on the battlefield? How can social scientists accurately measure such socialization? Despite being the central focus of organizational and ideational theories of conflict, studies to date have not engaged in systematic, survey-based examination of this central socialization mechanism theorized to influence military conduct. This study advances scholarly understanding by providing the first comparative, survey-based examination of combatant socialization to norms of restraint, using surveys and interviews with US Army cadets at the US Military Academy (USMA), Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and active duty Army combatants. Additionally, to better understand ‘restraint’ from combatants’ perspective, this study introduces the concept of the ‘combatant’s trilemma’ under which combatants conceptualize civilian protection as part of a costly trade-off with the values of military advantage and force protection. Survey results hold both positive and negative implications for socialization to law of war norms: military socialization can shift combatants’ preferences for battlefield conduct. However, intensive norm socialization may be required to shift combatants’ preferences from force protection to civilian protection norms. Study findings hold significant implications for understanding violence against civilians in conflict and for policies to disseminate civilian protection norms in armed groups worldwide.

scholarly journals The Effect of Repeated Shoulder Motion on Scapular Dyskinesis in Army ROTC Cadets

2019 ◽  
Vol 185 (5-6) ◽  
pp. e811-e817
Author(s):  
Jade Andres ◽  
Paul J Painter ◽  
Gary McIlvain ◽  
Mark K Timmons
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Scapular Dyskinesis ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Shoulder Motion ◽  
Arm Motion ◽  
Army Rotc ◽  
Shoulder Score ◽  
Scapular Motion

Abstract Introduction Altered or abnormal scapular motion has been associated with increased shoulder pain and dysfunction. Fatigue of the scapular stabilizing muscles resulting from repeated arm motion has been reported to alter scapular kinematics, which could result in the clinical assessment of scapular dyskinesis. The purpose of this study was to characterize the effect of repeated arm motion on the development of scapular dyskinesis. The hypothesis was that repeated arm motion will induce a subtle or obvious scapular dyskinesis. Materials and Methods About 30 army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets participated in the research study. The cadets level of shoulder function was determined using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand and Pennsylvania Shoulder Score shoulder scores. Cadets performed an exercise protocol of 30 repetitions of weighted shoulder motion in the frontal plane. Shoulder and scapular musculature strength measurements were recorded prior to and immediately following the exercise protocol using hand-held dynamometry. The scapular dyskinesis test was performed prior to the exercise protocol and during the last five repetitions of the exercise protocol. Results Prior to the exercise, protocol 3/30 were categorized with scapular dyskinesis on the left side and 3/30 were categorized with scapular dyskinesis on their right side. Following the exercise, protocol 8/30 were categorized with left-side scapular dyskinesis (χ2 = 9.167, P = 0.002) and 6/30 with right-side dyskinesis (χ2 = 4.537, P = 0.033). Shoulder strength decreased following the exercise protocol for all participants. The participants that developed scapular dyskinesis were weaker than those with normal scapular motion. However, the difference did not reach statistical significance. Participants graded with obvious scapular dyskinesis following the exercise protocol reported higher Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand scores (P = 0.04) and lower scores on the Pennsylvania Shoulder Score (P = 0.005). Conclusions Repeated shoulder motion increased the frequency of scapular dyskinesis in army ROTC cadets. The cadets that developed scapular dyskinesis also reported greater disability and lower function of the upper extremity. The results provide a link between scapular dyskinesis, upper extremity function, and the strength of the scapular stabilizing muscles. Improving the strength of the scapular stabilizing musculature might reduce the effects of repeated arm motions.

Increased Velocity at VO2max and Load Carriage Performance in Army ROTC Cadets: Prescription Using the Critical Velocity Concept

Ergonomics ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Nathan D. Dicks ◽  
Sean J. Mahoney ◽  
Mark Kramer ◽  
Katie J. Lyman ◽  
Bryan K. Christensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Velocity ◽  
Load Carriage ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Army Rotc

scholarly journals Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Whole-Body Calisthenics on Army ROTC Cadets

2015 ◽  
Vol 180 (5) ◽  
pp. 492-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas H. Gist ◽  
Eric C. Freese ◽  
Terence E. Ryan ◽  
Kirk J. Cureton
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Army Rotc

scholarly journals Preliminary Concussion and Lower Extremity Injury Risk Among R.O.T.C. Cadets

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (14 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S4.1-S4
Author(s):  
Katie Hunzinger ◽  
Katelyn Costantini ◽  
Kelsey Bryk ◽  
Thomas Buckley ◽  
C. Buz Swanik
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Lower Extremity Injury ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Army Rotc ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Concussive Injury

ObjectiveTo examine the association between concussions and lower extremity musculoskeletal injury (LE-MSI) rates in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets.BackgroundConcussions have been associated with an increased risk for LE-MSI among high school, collegiate, and professional athletes as well as U.S. Army Soldiers. However, there is a paucity evidence on this relationship among U.S. Army ROTC cadets, future U.S. Army Officers, and a group similar to student-athletes in regards to physical activity levels.Design/MethodsA modified reliable injury questionnaire (ICC = 0.92) was used to identify the total number of reported concussions, intentionally unreported concussions, and potentially unrecognized concussions (e.g., memory loss not diagnosed as a concussion) as well as LE-MSI (e.g., muscle strains, ACL rupture) a cadet had suffered. A chi-square analysis was performed to identify the association between concussion and LE-MSI and any concussive injury and LE-MSI.Results47 cadets (19.9 ± 1.3 years) were recruited from one Army ROTC program. There was not a significant association between reported concussions and LE-MSI (Χ(1) = 3.122, p = 0.077). There was not a significant association between any concussive injury (reported, unreported, or potentially unrecognized) and LE-MSI (Χ(1) = 3.590, p = 0.058). The reported concussion history was 38.3% (18/47), any concussive history was 46.8% (22/47), and 68.1% (32/47) reported history of LE-MSI.ConclusionsPreliminary results showed that there was no statistically significant association between concussion and LE-MSI among ROTC cadets at this university. Future research is warranted on a larger cohort of cadets to determine if this relationship exists since cadets will soon commission, potentially risking injury while serving on active duty, causing limited duty days, reduced Department of Defense readiness, and increased healthcare costs. Cadets showed a high incidence of concussion and LE-MSK injury, and future research should target reducing these injuries among ROTC cadets prior to commissioning.

Development of the Instructor Orientation Course for the Army ROTC Management Simulation Program.

1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Dapra ◽  
W. C. Byham ◽  
M. G. Rumsey ◽  
R. S. Wellins
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Program ◽  
Orientation Course ◽  
Army Rotc

scholarly journals Refractive Surgery Policy and Its Effect on Visual Acuity Qualification Rates for the 2004 and 2011 Army ROTC Flight Applicant Pools

2014 ◽  
Vol 179 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott F. McClellan ◽  
James S. McGhee ◽  
John H. Boden ◽  
Robert W. Davis ◽  
Paula E. Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Refractive Surgery ◽  
Army Rotc
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