Cadets & Staff
APFT Standards
All Cadets must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to contract and remain in the program. While the Army is currently reevaluating the APFT platform and changes to the test will be made in the near future, Cadets must continue to meet the standards of the current APFT.
A Day in the Life
“The day starts off right with PT (Physical Training). The cadets gather together at the HAC or a local track to complete the Army Physical Readiness Training Program which focuses on overall soldier health. Once a month, the cadets complete a diagnostic APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) and once a semester, the cadets must pass a record APFT in order to keep their scholarships. The APFT consists of a push-up event and sit-up event (2 minutes for each) and a 2-mile run. Cadets must meet, but preferably surpass, the minimum.
Hitting the Books
After PT, it's time to hit the books (after showers and breakfast, of course.) Cadets keep their individual schedules - going to class and labs. Cadets major in the subject of their choice. Carroll ROTC has had Cadets major in History, Political Science, Elementary Education, Biology, Business Administration, and Chemistry among others.
Students also participate in internships, which depending on the major, are sometimes required. ROTC Cadets have interned with emergency preparedness agencies, law offices, and local hospitals.
CPT Wyatt Smith
- ROTC Military Science Instructor
CPT Wyatt Smith is an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Carroll College. He leads the ROTC cadets in leadership training, tactics, and development in a career as a future Army Officer.
SFC McKenzie Harriman
- ROTC Military Science Instructor
I was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Montana. Growing up, I was always interested in wildlife and the outdoors. I spent countless hours fishing and camping during the summer. In my junior year of high school, I joined the Montana A...
Natalie Chew
- ROTC Admin Assistant
Natalie Chew is an Oregon native but has lived in Montana for over 24 years. She attended classes at both Portland State University and the University of Montana. Natalie played for theLady Griz Volleyball team while studying Cell and Molecular...
Carroll is a small campus where everyone knows everyone. The Carroll Cadets cannot help being a tight group. They work out together, study together, train together, and hang out together. Our Cadets are not only developing leaderships skills that will benefit their careers but lifelong friends and relationships.
