Community Events and Activities
Zero Days
ROTC Orientation
This event introduces students to the Army and Air Force ROTC programs and prepares them to become cadets. During Zero Week, Peer Leaders provide peer mentorship during organized sessions and activities to transition students into ROTC cadets in preparation for the academic year.
Academic PLOT Parties
Academic Mentoring
Each fall semester Army and Air Force ROTC jointly host an academic planning party to assist student-cadets with mapping their degree path. They cover everything from how to read the catalog to plotting your academic journey from Montana State University to a Commissioned Officer.
Brown Jug
Building Community
Brown Jug is an intramural athletic competition between Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC to boost morale and build camaraderie between the branches. During the event, cadets compete in three to four different sports and the winners take home the Brown Jug!
Commissioning
Military Commissioning
Commissioning ceremonies are held at the end of each semester (fall/spring).