Welcome to the WSU Army ROTC webpage, home of the Raider Battalion! Army ROTC is the foundation for leadership that the United States Army is looking for. Cadets are challenged physically, mentally and are expected to be outstanding individuals for the surrounding community. Above is a short video that will show you what to expect in the Army ROTC program here at WSU. For more information on being a Cadet, you can visit the Cadet Guide here.

  21 April 2010:

The C/S2 Officers man the AROTC information table, LTC Williams presents the "Big Check" to Mr. Corban Robinson, a Nursing 4 Year Scholarship Winner (Left), WSCC Color Guard present the National Colors for our National Anthem, (Right), and WSU player displays the ACU Baseball jersey as WSU routs UD 11 to 0 (Right)

Military Appreciation Night during the WSU Baseball game vs. the University of Dayton Flyers was a huge success! Over 1,000 Raider Fans attended the festivities as they watch the Men's team shut out the Flyers, 11 to 0. The Raider Battalion Cadet Corps hosted a variety of events to include presenting our National Colors, throwing in the "first pitch" by SSG Wallace of the OHANG, introductions of our LDAC Cadets and Commissioning Class of 2010, Four Year Scholarship presentation to Mr. Corban Robinson, OHANG climbing wall, joint Cadet Corps picnic with the UD AROTC, and threw out promotional items to crowd.  Everyone had a great time cheering the Raiders to victory while honoring our military men and women. We hope to see you there next year!

  17 April 2010:

Cadets Bolon, Sayer, and Morgan receive OPORD briefing with other Cadet Ranger Teams, (Left), CDT Sayer anchors near side point for the one rope bridge, (Center Left), Cadet Sayer completes one rope bridge while SFC Sills keeps a watchful eye (Right Center) and Raider Rangers negotiate the hand grenade course (Right)

The WSU Army ROTC battalion participated in the Ohio Best Ranger Team Competition at the University of Xavier on 17 April 2010. Our two person team was represented by Cadet Bolon and Cadet Sayer.  The challenge began at 0600 hours as our WSCC Ranger Team successfully negotiating seven mentally and physically challenging events. The events consisted of the APFT, hand grenade assault course, one rope bridge, land navigation, patrolling test, obstacle course, and the 12 mile road march.  Although our team didn't win they earn the respect and admiration of their Cadet peers and Cadre members alike.  Great work Raider Rangers!!

  20 February 2010:

   LTC Rodney Williams poses for a pictures with the Senior Military Science Class (Left), CDT Tim Morgan and his date are pictured dancing during the evenings festivities (Center), and MG Matthew Kambic addresses the Wright State Cadet Corps (Right).

  Every winter quarter the Raider Battalion holds its annual Dining Out event which is a celebration of military heritage and tradition.  This year it was held on February 20th at the WPAFB Officer & Community Club.  Many traditions are observed during the event.  The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) table ceremony honors those soldiers who have died in battle and have served valiantly in times of war. A series of toasts paying honor to the battalion, the university, the Army, the President, and our country are conducted by the Cadet Corps, cadre, and our guests. The Grog Ceremony highlighting the history and accomplishments of the Raider Battalion. This year guest speaker of the evening was MG Matthew L. Kambic, Ohio Assistant Adjutant General for Army. The Professor of Military Science,LTC Rod Williams, and C/LTC Amber Smith also addressed the Cadet Corps.  Dinner selections for this year’s event were outstanding and delicious.  Each military science class presented a skit representing life in the Raider Battalion.  At the end of the evening, Cadets and their guests danced to music provided by a DJ.  Most importantly, the evening is a time for the Cadets of the Raider Battalion to enhance their military social skills and celebrate the rich heritage of the Raider Battalion.

 Upcoming Raider Battalion Events:

   Here is an outline of imporant events involving the WSCC for the Spring Quarter 2010. The spring quarter begins on 29 March with Army Fitness Training at the Nutter Center, Mclin Gym. We will only be having a record PT test at the end of the quarter. The first big training event for the quarter will be the Joint FTX on 8, 9, 10, and 11 April with CSU and UD at MCSTC. The Military Appreciation Baseball Game against the Dayton Flyers is 21 April. May Daze will be conducted on the first Friday of May, 7 May. We plan on having another Day of Training on 8 May focusing on land navigation & patrolling, location TBD. The lead labs will be more hands on and intensive focusing on all outdoor activities including STX lanes and Patrolling operations, as well as confidence training.  All training will be more involved, especially for the MS III Cadets, as they will be participating in weekly road marches to prepare for LDAC. We also plan on having an end of the year awards ceremony to reward the cadets for their hard work; this will be conducted on the 2nd of June. Finally the commissioning ceremony will be on 12 June to complete the school year.

Here you can find information about the Army ROTC program here at Wright State University. Is enrolling in the program a good idea? Take this into consideration:

Letter from the Recruiting Officer

Comments from former and current ROTC cadets.

Presentation on ROTC activities 

    If this has piqued your interest:

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   For more specific information on the program's academics, scholarships and contacts, see the tabs to the left of your browser and select the appropriate one. For students currently in the Reserves of National Guard who are/will be attending Wright State, be sure to check out the SMP program! To make an appointment, call the WSU Admission Officer or Goldbar Recruiters at (937) 775-3841 or 2622, respectively.  Thanks for visiting!.