University of San Francisco Army ROTC
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ROTC at the University of San Francisco offers students the opportunity to develop life skills that will assist them in becoming successful at whatever they pursue. Students not only learn about leadership and organizational management, they are provided multiple opportunities to apply what they learn.
Army ROTC requires contracted cadets to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) every semester to remain eligible for ROTC benefits. The APFT is also used as a percentage of every class grade, depending on the class and the instructor. Contracted cadets participate in mandatory physical training (PT) usually 3 times a week. However, all cadets are encouraged to attend.
The typical PT program starts the 1st week of class and runs on Mondays,Tuesdays and Fridays from 0630 to 0730 hours and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1600-1700. PT is conducted by a MS III (junior) cadet under the supervision of the cadet chain-of-command and the military cadre.
Physical Training is conducted in Hagan Gym at the Koret Center, which is located between Parker and Stanyan Street on Turk Street.
The APFT consist of three events; push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run. You must do as many push-ups as you can in 2 minutes, followed by a 10 minute rest period. Then you must do as many sit-ups as you can in 2 minutes followed by a 10 minute rest period. Finally, you must run 2 miles as fast as you can.
To pass the APFT you must attain a total score of 180 points or better, with at least 60 points in each event. A good score is considered 270 points or above, and a max is 300 points. An extended scale awards points for additional repetitions and beating the minimum time in the run if you have maxed every event. To pass a 17 year-old male you must do 42 push-ups, 53 sit-ups, and run 15:54 or better in the 2-mile run. To pass a 17 year-old female must do 19 push-ups, 53 sit-ups, and run 18:54 or better in the 2-mile run.
Cadets should strive to attain a 270 or better as soon as they can. Yet, we do not expect everyone to show up being able to do so. Physical Fitness is a lifelong commitment on the part of each individual, and as such, it is the responsibility of each individual cadet to do PT on their own, above and beyond what ROTC offers to achieve their individual goals. Military cadre is always available, and it is common to see groups of cadets running together on the off-days.
The ROTC program instills the values that Army Officers must uphold and prepares students to take on any challenge in life. In addition, the Army ROTC program offers numerous scholarships and financial benefits. If you are looking for a challenge or seeking to excel in life, the Army ROTC program at the University of San Francisco is the place to be!
We are centrally located, in the Underhill building and have access to public transportation just a few feet away. For a map of the campus and where the Underhill Building is located, click here.
If you are planning to visit us please call us in advance at (800) 854-1385 so we can coordinate for guest parking. As you might guess parking is at a premium here but there is plenty of public transportation.