For the men and women enrolled in Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), becoming the best officers they can be is just the beginning. They also learn life skills that can help them succeed academically and gain an edge in their chosen careers.
ROTC is an educational program that teaches students to excel in small group leadership, and it instills strong moral values, a warrior and fitness ethos, and much more. Joining Army ROTC means a guaranteed job in the US Army after college. Upon completing their studies, cadets serve as officers in the Army, performing a variety of jobs and gaining hands-on managerial experience that’s simply nowhere else.
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Cadets from most of Worcester Consortium colleges and universities, as well as Fitchburg State University and UMass Lowell make up what is known as the Bay State Battalion. Headquartered at WPI, this unit prides itself on turning motivated and intelligent Cadets into educated and well-rounded officers.
The Bay State Battalion typically maintains an average enrollment of 80-100 cadets. Depending on their academic year, Cadets attend Military Science classes at WPI, UMass Lowell and Fort Devens. Cadets conduct physical training three times a week on campus at WPI or UMASS Lowell. Battalion Leadership labs are conducted monthly at Fort Devens’ premier training facilities.
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To learn more about the benefits of joining Army ROTC contact Darryl Gill at 508-831-6182 or dlgill@wpi.edu.
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To learn more about the benefits of joining Army ROTC contact Darryl Gill at 508-831-6182 or dlgill@wpi.edu.
Join Army ROTC to work with and learn from exceptional Army leaders who exemplify the attributes needed for successful leadership in the 21st century.
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To learn more about the benefits of joining Army ROTC contact Darryl Gill at 508-831-6182 or dlgill@wpi.edu.
As a pre-med and ROTC student, Kellie meets any challenge that comes her way, both inside and outside the classroom.
Luka’s dedication to his studies, ROTC, and athletics has helped him develop his leadership and teamwork skills, both on and off the field.
For ROTC student Eddie, teamwork and interacting with a variety of people have made him a better student and athlete.
Click here to read about the Bay State Battalion Cadets training at Fort Devens. Our partnership with the Reserve Forces Training Area Devens allows our Cadets to regularly utilize their premier training facilities, giving them a competitive edge.
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