2026/2027

Fall 2026 FTX

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Cadets from the Nathan Hale Battalion, encompassing many of the colleges and universities in Connecticut, participated in their Fall FTX during a chilly weekend in early October. The MS3 and 4 cadets got a special treat when they were transported to Stones Ranch by Chinook. Over the weekend, cadets completed several training objectives such as land navigation and patrol base instruction and operations. Day 2 was filled with warrior skills ranging from call for fire, grenade assault course, and tactical combat casualty care (TCCC). Day 2 also had squad missions movement to contact and squad attack. Day 3 culminated with a ruck march involving TCCC. The weather was perfect and all the cadets learned a lot.

All of the Nathan Hale Battalion assembles for a photo at the end of the Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Stones Ranch Military Reservation 11 October 2027

All of the Nathan Hale Battalion assembles for a photo at the end of the Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Stones Ranch Military Reservation 11 October 2027.

MS IIIs and MSIVs from both UConn and UNH prepare for movement to the Fall FTX on board a CTARNG CH-47 Chinook at Bradley International Airport (9 October 2027)

MS IIIs and MSIVs from both UConn and UNH prepare for movement to the Fall FTX on board a CTARNG CH-47 Chinook at Bradley International Airport (9 October 2027)

UConn and UNH graduates pilot a CH-47 to final landing at Stones Ranch Military Reservation on 09 October 2027 during the Nathan Hale Battalion Fall Field Training Exercise

UConn and UNH graduates pilot a CH-47 to final landing at Stones Ranch Military Reservation on 09 October 2027 during the Nathan Hale Battalion Fall Field Training Exercise.

Cadets from the Nathan Hale Battalion receive a briefing prior to starting Land Navigation at Stones Ranch Military Reservation on 09 October 2027 during the Fall Field Training Exercise.

Cadets from the Nathan Hale Battalion receive a briefing prior to starting Land Navigation at Stones Ranch Military Reservation on 09 October 2027 during the Fall Field Training Exercise.

Cadets navigate obstacles as a team on the Field Leaders Reaction Course (FLRC) at Stones Ranch Military Reservation 10 October 2027 during the Nathan Hale Battalion Fall Field Training Exercise.

Cadets navigate obstacles as a team on the Field Leaders Reaction Course (FLRC) at Stones Ranch Military Reservation 10 October 2027 during the Nathan Hale Battalion Fall Field Training Exercise.

Fall 2026 Semester Is Off To A Great Start

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A group of Army ROTC students in camouflage military uniforms gather inside a barn with metal walls and piles of hay around them. Some sit or kneel on the ground while others stand, listening and holding papers. Several smile at the camera and pose for the photo.

MS2 cadets prepare to conduct land navigation during the second Lab of the semester. They begin plotting points and route planning. MS2s must work in pairs to successfully find a minimum of 3/4 points within the UCONN forest within the allotted 3 hour time limit

A group of Army ROTC students wearing black shirts with yellow ‘ARMY’ lettering exercise on metal bleachers at the University of Connecticut stadium. They run up and down the steps while a red running track and a banner reading ‘UCONN’ with Husky logos are visible on the fence in front.

Nathan Hale Battalion Alpha Company cadets complete a bleacher climb PT in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. With their respective squads, they must continuously run up and down six sets of bleacher stairs for an hour. Between sets, they conduct 15 repetitions of hand release pushups before starting again.

Two cadets wearing camouflage military uniforms, tan boots, and gloves stand in a green forest during the daytime. They are both positioned on a cluster of rocks. One leans slightly forward and looks around with a small map in hand. The other stands next to him with her back turned to the camera but looks down at a compass, wearing a camouflage backpack with the letters “U.S.” written in black on it.

MSII pair (CDT Lin and CDT Piccirillo) use their compass in preparation to dead reckon to their hidden point during the second land navigation Lab of the Fall 2026 semester. To be considered a “Go”, MSIs have to find 3/4 points, MSIIs need 3/5, and MSIIIs need to locate 4/6. They all must be back within 3 hours to be considered successful at Land Navigation.

Two young cadets wearing camouflage Army uniforms and rucksacks walk side by side on a paved road. One soldier smiles while the other sticks out her tongue. Behind them is a red barn and an early morning pink and orange sky. Power lines, a parked car, and a large tree are visible in the distance.

UConn Nathan Hale Battalion Cadets (MSIV CDT Meh and MSII CDT Berrios) complete their first lap of Horsebarn Hill Road to complete the 4-Mile Ruck PT. Cadets have three pace group options to acquaint themselves with the route and their physical abilities for future ruck activities. All cadets are expected to remain within their respective pace group and successfully execute the ruck within the given time limit.