Army ROTC, College of Arts and Science

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) resides within the College of Arts and Science at Miami University and is located in Boyd Hall. We pride ourselves on the outstanding Family environment and world class training opportunities the RedHawk Cadre and Cadets have established within the All for One Battalion! Our Battalion is led by our Senior Cadets under our Cadre's Train-the-Trainer program. The Miami AROTC program is a rigorous program that focuses on developing the Cadet's Student, Athlete, Leader traits with an end goal of producing a quality Second Lieutenant for service in any component of the United States Army! Cadets will participate in military training exercises, physical fitness routines, and leadership development activities alongside their regular academic coursework. The intensity of the training is adjusted in parallel to the Cadets University coursework.

Mission and Vision

"The U.S. Army Cadet Command partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire Senior ROTC Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Total Army; and partners with high schools to conduct JROTC in order to develop citizens of character for a lifetime of commitment and service to the nation."

The mission for Miami University's unit, All for One (AFO) Battalion, is to inspire future leaders and commission-capable lieutenants of character.

The AFO vision to be the 7th Brigade's premier ROTC program that develops trained, adaptable, leaders of character with a 'passion' for service to our great nation in a time of persistent conflict; cadet success recognized by excellence or outstanding at camp and component/branch of choice during accessions; and inspiring cadre who the cadets & community seek out for guidance, leadership, and mentorship.

History

Miami first became an Extension Unit of Xavier Army ROTC in 2017, which has allowed us to conduct almost all training in Oxford. Since we became an Extension Unit, we have commissioned 55 officers into various branches, including Infantry, Aviation, Armor, Field Artillery, Military Intelligence, the Judge Advocate General's Corps, Quartermaster, and more. Read more about the history of Army ROTC at our host school, Xavier University:

By the Numbers

Miami University Army ROTC has pursued excellence as a proud member of the All For One Battalion. Over nine years, that pursuit has become a tradition. The numbers speak for themselves — officers of character, trained to the highest standards, adaptable in the face of challenge, and driven by a passion for service to this nation.

Infographic highlighting ROTC program achievements: top 11% nationally (ranked 27th of 238), 95% component of choice, #1 Nurse Corps graduate in 2026, 32% distinguished military graduate rate, and 9 years of consecutive mission success.

Below are common questions we receive and their answers. Information pertaining to each can be found in the various sections of the Miami Army ROTC website.

How will my time in ROTC and a career in the U.S. Army benefit my post military career in the civilian work world?

ROTC gives you advanced leadership training through hands-on experience that can not be matched by other University programs. In addition, once an officer in the U.S. Army, the additional training and opportunities while acting as an officer will give you life time experience and the ability to build your resume, make valuable connections with veterans and members of the military and qualify for benefits that can be carried over into civilian lives.

Is ROTC just for active duty officers or can I go Reserve or National Guard?

Upon graduation, you have the option to choose between Active Duty, U.S. Army Reserve, or National Guard.

Does joining ROTC mean I am joining the US Army?

Enrolling in Army ROTC courses (MSC) is not necessarily joining the Army. Cadets are not required to attend basic training (unless a cadet is doing Simultaneous Membership Program), and you will not be deployed as a cadet. However, you are participating and training in one of the U.S. military's commissioning paths to become a U.S. Army Officer upon graduation and eventually expected to serve a certain amount of years as an officer.

Do I have to wear the uniform every day?

As a cadet attending Miami University you will only be required to wear the uniform (Operational Camouflage Pattern) on Thursdays. The rest of the days and your other university classes you can wear your normal civilian clothes.

What does the daily life of a cadet at a public institution look like?

Your daily schedule would be very similar to that of a normal college student with the addition of 2-3 mandatory weekly classes, one of which being a lab, one weekend of field training per semester, and three days of morning physical training (PT) workouts per week. As a cadet you will be able to participate in university extracurricular activities, varsity athletics, study abroad, and much more.

Do I have to travel to Xavier University for classes and training?

As an extension unit, all classes and labs will be attended at Miami University in Oxford. Cadets will not be required to attend class or lab at the host school (Xavier University). If we do have an event at the host school transportation by the program upperclassmen will be provided.