Iowa State Army ROTC, Cyclone Battalion

Iowa State Army ROTC, Cyclone Battalion Official page of Iowa State University Army ROTC. Teach, Train, and Mentor the Officers of tomorrows US Army.

Army ROTC has been a part of the history at ISU since its first classes were held in 1869. Although a student could not obtain a commission under the program in the early years, he could obtain a degree by completing the four year course. The college program of 1870 offered a course in "Military Tactics and Engineering." It was stated that, "all male students of the college, except such as may be

excused by proper authority, are required to wear the prescribed uniform, attend all military exercises in their respective classes, and become members of the College Battalion." The federal government introduced the ROTC program at Iowa State in 1919. In September 1962 the ROTC program became voluntary and in September 1965 was converted to a General Military Science curriculum from a branch material program (Artillery, Engineer, and Signal Corps). The ROTC program remains a general curriculum. Women were first accepted into Army ROTC in school year 1972-73. The first group of females, 150, was commissioned in school year 1975-76. Women traditionally constitute some 20 percent of the corps of cadets and more than 15 percent of the commissionees. Over 5000 Officers have been commissioned through ISU Army ROTC. Cadets from the Battalion perform very well resulting in an above average number of Distinguished Military Graduates, and most importantly, highly qualified and motivated lieutenants who are well prepared to provide Army soldiers the leadership they deserve. The Cyclone Battalion continues to be one of the premier Army ROTC programs in the country, with over 75 cadets enrolled in Military Science classes at Iowa State.

03/27/2026
Congrats to our basketball, who traveled to Notre Dame to compete in the Flying Irish Basketball Tournament!
02/21/2026

Congrats to our basketball, who traveled to Notre Dame to compete in the Flying Irish Basketball Tournament!

Back and excited to share what we’ve been up to these past couple months! Here’s a look at our 10-Miler team, who travel...
11/17/2025

Back and excited to share what we’ve been up to these past couple months!
Here’s a look at our 10-Miler team, who traveled to Washington, D.C. for a 10-mile race and squeezed in plenty of sightseeing, adventuring, and fun along the way!

"The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military pers...
10/03/2025

"The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status."

Congratulations to 2LT Yonker on your commissioning. We are so grateful for everything you brought to the program and tr...
09/17/2025

Congratulations to 2LT Yonker on your commissioning. We are so grateful for everything you brought to the program and truly impressed by all you have accomplished. Here’s to the next chapter!

This morning, cadets from Drake’s Army ROTC stepped up for a great cause, loading their rucksacks with school supplies a...
09/04/2025

This morning, cadets from Drake’s Army ROTC stepped up for a great cause, loading their rucksacks with school supplies and rucking to a local elementary school to donate them. We’re proud to have Drake as part of the Cyclone Battalion and grateful for their commitment to giving back to the community. Great job,

We partnered with Iowa State’s program to host a workout session led by female cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Forc...
09/03/2025

We partnered with Iowa State’s program to host a workout session led by female cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs!
Participants took on some of our go-to military-style workouts including buddy carries, litter carries, and sled pushes.
We had a blast training with you all. Thanks for joining us!

We recently welcomed our newest class of cadets! With help from our MS3s, they got a hands-on preview of what ROTC has i...
08/27/2025

We recently welcomed our newest class of cadets! With help from our MS3s, they got a hands-on preview of what ROTC has in store. They tackled the Leadership Reaction Course, rappelled the tower, and pushed through the obstacle course at Camp Dodge. We’re excited to see the impact these future leaders will make in our program!

Our cadets had an action-packed and rewarding summer!Congratulations to all who completed Cadet Summer Training (CST) at...
08/26/2025

Our cadets had an action-packed and rewarding summer!

Congratulations to all who completed Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox. CST is a challenging 37-day program filled with skill-building, leadership development, and rigorous testing. We’re incredibly proud of your hard work and resilience!

Special shoutout to Cadet Von Felt and Cadet Droz for successfully completing Air Assault School, such a tough and prestigious achievement!

We also had several cadets participate in Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT), where they had the unique opportunity to shadow active-duty 2nd Lieutenants and gain real-world insight into Army leadership and day-to-day responsibilities.

Great work, everyone. Keep striving for excellence!

Iowa State Students!!! **Want to get stronger, physically and mentally?!? **Interested in military, but want to go to co...
08/21/2025

Iowa State Students!!!

**Want to get stronger, physically and mentally?!?

**Interested in military, but want to go to college first and come in at an advanced rank?!?

**Want help paying for college?!?

Only a few additional credits each semester can earn you a Military Science Minor and a rewarding career as a Commissioned Officer in the Army! Contact the Enrollment Officer today!! [email protected] or 515-212-1691

PSA--HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!! **NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN**Visit the link below and scroll about halfway ...
08/04/2025

PSA--HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!!

**NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN**

Visit the link below and scroll about halfway down the page to tan background. First, use hyperlink "create an account" to establish username/password and then hyperlink "log in" to begin application!

Apply for an ROTC scholarship in order for the Army to help you pay for college, all while gaining invaluable leadership skills.

Here are some photos from Iowa State’s Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony!The ceremony was held immediately after graduati...
06/21/2025

Here are some photos from Iowa State’s Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony!
The ceremony was held immediately after graduation to commission our cadets into the Iowa National Guard and the Active Duty Army as brand-new Second Lieutenants. We are incredibly proud of everything they’ve accomplished during their time in the program and the impact they’ve made along the way.
Congratulations to all, and best of luck in your future Army careers!

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