What is Army ROTC?

FormationArmy ROTC produces 75% of all Army officers. Founded in 1916, Army ROTC has produced more than one-half million lieutenants for America's Army. It remains the broadest avenue for men and women seeking to serve as officers in America's Army. An Army officer is a prestigious professional who serves as a leader of the most respected institution in America.

Army ROTC is a college elective you can try out for up to two years with no obligation. Unlike traditional college programs, Army ROTC gives you a wide range of experiences while you work toward a degree. You'll combine classroom time with hands-on experience, and you will obtain skills that will give you a leading edge in military and civilian careers. Whether you're planning a career in the Army or the corporate world, Army ROTC is a smart elective course to take. As part of Army ROTC, you'll be in the company of a diverse group of individuals with broad amount of interests and skills. The education and friends you obtain in Army ROTC last a lifetime.

Your studies will include: Leadership Development, Military Skills, and Field Training. Army ROTC courses teach you how to succeed in a competitive world both in college and beyond. In addition, Army ROTC will provide you with many opportunities to expand your training through a variety of summer programs to include the following:

  • Airborne School
  • Air Assault School
  • Mountain Warfare School
  • Northern Warfare School
  • West Point Training
  • Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT)
  • Drill Cadet Leadership Training (DCLT)
  • Language Schools
  • Sapper School

Many prominent Americans got their start through Army ROTC and the program has continued to produce innumerable business, military and civic leaders.

Army ROTC is the best leadership course in America!