Northern Warfare School

The Northern Warfare School is a three-week course conducted at Fort Greely, Alaska. Instruction there involves survival in extreme weather conditions and mountain warfare.

The training consists of 3 phases:

Phase 1 - River Phase
Phase 2 - Mountain Phase
Phase 3 - Glacier Phase

Because of the extremely limited number of slots to this training, cadets can only earn a chance to attend this school through outstanding performance in the program coupled with a demonstrated desire to pursue a military career which would utilize these special skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Complete the MS II year of ROTC
Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
Receive an approved Army Physical within 18 months of attendance
Instructor & PMS Nomination

Beyond these basics, attendance at Northern Warfare is both mentally and physically challenging. The PMS will assess each applicant, with special emphasis on overall physical fitness and the maturity level to attend and complete the course.