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University of Massachusetts Army ROTC The Official page for the University of Massachusetts’ Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) "Minuteman Battalion”.

Training: done. Swim quals: survived 🏊‍♂️ Low crawl: mastered (mostly). Rain PT: character building 🌧️ Socks: packed (ho...
10/21/2026

Training: done. Swim quals: survived 🏊‍♂️ Low crawl: mastered (mostly). Rain PT: character building 🌧️ Socks: packed (hopefully) 🧦 Motivation: 6-7. Almost FTX 🌲 This weekend we put it all together, so check your packing list twice, hydrate, and look out for your battle buddy. Cold mornings, long days, good stories. Let's get after it, Minutemen 💪

Let's get after it, Minutemen. 💪


Last week our cadets took on the Combat Water Survival Test Blindfolded steps off the high dive. Swimming in full unifor...
10/18/2026

Last week our cadets took on the Combat Water Survival Test

Blindfolded steps off the high dive. Swimming in full uniform with a r***e. T. Not everyone walked in a strong swimmer, but every cadet stepped up anyway, and that takes real courage.

Proud of every one of you. 💪



Squad lanes in the woods last week. Our cadets ran Movement to Contact battle drills, planning on the ground and leading...
10/17/2026

Squad lanes in the woods last week. Our cadets ran Movement to Contact battle drills, planning on the ground and leading their squads through the trees. Great work, Minuteman Battalion!

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Cadet Kim made it official. Right hand up, oath taken, and a handshake to seal it. Every early morning and every hard PT...
10/17/2026

Cadet Kim made it official. Right hand up, oath taken, and a handshake to seal it. Every early morning and every hard PT session led to this moment. We're proud to have you in the Minuteman Battalion. Welcome to the team, Cadet Kim.

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POV: you joined ROTC and now you’re an expert at lying in the grass 🍂Squad tactics lab behind McGuirk this week. MS4s ra...
10/08/2026

POV: you joined ROTC and now you’re an expert at lying in the grass 🍂

Squad tactics lab behind McGuirk this week. MS4s ran the demo, MS3s stepped up to lead, and our MS1s and MS2s learned that “get down” is a full-body sport.

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Our first-ever newsletter is out. The Minuteman Dispatch is how we'll share what the battalion is up to each month, and ...
10/05/2026

Our first-ever newsletter is out. The Minuteman Dispatch is how we'll share what the battalion is up to each month, and September gave us a lot to share: weapons familiarization, the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, our 9/11 Remembrance Climb, and a lot of time in the woods with a map and compass.

A big congrats to Cadets Morgan and Quitt on contracting this month. Swipe through to read their stories and a message from LTC Heath.

Want to learn more about Army ROTC?Send us a message or call the number in our bio.

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10/01/2026

Cadet Margate made it official. Right hand up, oath taken, and a new chapter begins. That moment came after early mornings, hard training, and a choice that took real commitment. We're proud to have you with us. Welcome to the team, Cadet Margate. Congratulations from the Minuteman Battalion!



Hands on the gear. 🔧📻On 30 SEP, Minuteman Battalion cadets from UMass Amherst, Western New England University, and Westf...
10/01/2026

Hands on the gear. 🔧📻

On 30 SEP, Minuteman Battalion cadets from UMass Amherst, Western New England University, and Westfield State University went to the Springfield Armory for a Weapons & Radio Familiarization Lab.

MS IV and MS III cadets ran the stations, teaching underclassmen to clear, disassemble, reassemble, and functions-check the M4, M249, and M240B and radio.

This is how we start getting ready for Warrior Skills at CST. Thanks to the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Apache Co, 1-181 INF for hosting us.

Want to train like this? DM us！

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Last week, the Minuteman Battalion conducted the Army Fitness Test at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Cadets started before sunr...
09/29/2026

Last week, the Minuteman Battalion conducted the Army Fitness Test at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Cadets started before sunrise and completed all events.

Thanks to our cadre for grading and running the event.

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This week the Minuteman Battalion headed out for a land nav lab. Cadets plotted their points, got a safety brief, and we...
09/24/2026

This week the Minuteman Battalion headed out for a land nav lab. Cadets plotted their points, got a safety brief, and went into the woods to find them the old-school way.

First-timers went out in small groups with our seniors, and more experienced cadets went solo. Everyone found their way back (eventually 😅).

Most of our cadets had never used a compass before joining. You don't need experience, you just need to show up. Enrollment is open, so DM us or check the link in bio to learn more!

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Amherst, MA
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