The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of four ways to receive an Appointment as a United States Army Officer. Although West Point, Officer’s Candidate School, and the Direct Commissioning process serve as the other three options, the 272 College ROTC Departments across the nation annually commission over half of the Army’s 2nd Lieutenants.

Army ROTC is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum. During classes and field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and how to conduct missions as an Officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and become a leader for life.

Our ROTC program combines students from Presbyterian College, Newberry College, and Lander University. Together we make up the “Highlander Battalion.” The Highlander Battalion has been producing professional Army Officers for over 87 years. Within our proud history, we have produced 17
General Officers and one “Medal of Honor” winner, Major General George L. Mabry, Presbyterian College class of 1940.  For more information on ROTC use the two following websites: www.armyrotc.com or www.cadetcommand.army.mil.  

2011 Ranger Challenge Competition

The Presbyterian College ROTC Highlander Battalion placed 1st in the 4th BDE’s black division during the 3 day competetion at Ft Pickett, VA.  The Highlander Battalion competed against 20 different schools in such events as land navigation, a PT test, and one rope bridge.  The team composed of Cadets from all year groups and included both male and female Cadets.  Led by Ranger Challenge Captain, Cadet Tom Atkinson, the team conducted a strenuous train-up in the months leading up to the event.  To compete and win against much larger schools shows the level of commitment the Cadets showed.

Competing on the Ranger Challenge team is one of the many things available to Cadets enrolled in ROTC, are you up to the challenge?

http://www.presby.edu/rotc/training/ranger-challenge/

Contact CPT Michael Fritz at (864)684-7714 or email at mjfritz@presby.edu