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George Mason University Army ROTC is a premier organization for training and commissioning quality Army Officers.
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George Mason University's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, the Patriot Battalion, is located in the heart of Northern Virginia with close proximity to Washington D.C. GMU ROTC Cadets are afforded the full benefit of being a student at Virginia's largest university with the many educational and occupational opportunities in the area while also gaining an insight to military culture and life. If a cadet has the interest to serve in the United States Army and meet the requirements for military duty, he or she can continue training to become an Officer in the United States Army. The Patriot Battalion stands as one of the most viable Senior ROTC Battalions in the Eastern Region, with distinguished achievements in Advance Camp performance, recruiting, retention, and successful commissioning of 2nd Lieutenants. Students at George Mason and University of Mary Washington can enroll in ROTC as they would any other class. First and second year Cadets receive introductory lessons on leadership development and organization, critical in any workplace environment. Third year Cadets then put their lessons into practice by leading and facilitating ROTC training events. Fourth year Cadets utilize their knowledge to plan and coordinate the training, physical fitness, and well-being of the Battalion. The daily life of a Cadet consists of PT (physical training) three days a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Cadets then have ROTC classes throughout the week with a Lab on Thursday for field and additional training. Each fall and spring semester, the Battalion conducts a weekend Field Training Exercise to put Cadets in a field environment and test their training. Interested Cadets may join some of Battalion clubs, such as Ranger Challenge, Drill Team, and Color Guard, all of which are helpful for increasing camaraderie. Cadets who apply themselves have the opportunity to attend summer training programs and schools such as Air Assault, Airborne, and CULP (Cultural Understanding and Language Program), a program that sends Cadets to foreign countries for an immersive cultural learning experience.

Mission: ROTC is a component part of this nation’s defense system. The primary mission of ROTC is to recruit and train selected individuals to provide well educated, commissioned officers in sufficient numbers to meet the Army’s needs. Every war has shown the necessity for having a large number of trained officers available at the outbreak, to train newly activated units and to bring existing units up to strength. This is how ROTC fits into the defense picture; by providing an annual supply of officers for the active forces and creating a pool of trained officers for the reserves. ROTC currently provides approximately 75% of all officers on active duty. The remainders come from the United States Military Academy (West Point) or through Officer Candidate Schools (OCS).

11/03/2019

‪A handful of cadets traveled to Indiana this weekend to participate in the Norwegian Foot March (18.6 miles) Way to go Patriots! #PatriotsLeadTheWay ‬

10/30/2019

Another Halloween PT in the books for the Patriot Battalion. Another intense year of capture the pumpkin 🎃💀👻 #happyhalloween #patriotsleadtheway

10/29/2019

This past weekend we conducted our Fall FTX. Complete with landnav, PLT Ops (3s) and squad level STX lanes (1/2s). #PatriotsLeadTheWay

10/11/2019

Week 7: Cadets conducted Squad Level lanes during lab and wrapped the week up with a 6 mile ruck.

09/21/2019

Big thank you to John Wood from 29 Diner for coming out to our PT session Friday morning and presenting us with a generous donation!

09/13/2019

Today cadets had the opportunity to participate in an ACFT familiarization session at Fort Belvoir.

09/12/2019

Lab 3: Today cadets tested their land navigation skills by conducting a practical exercise in the woods. #PatriotsLeadTheWay

09/09/2019

Congratulations to 2LT Tyler Horne on commissioning as an Active Duty Military Police Officer. 2LT Horne will report to Fort Leonard Wood with a follow on assignment to Hawaii. The Patriot Battalion wishes him the best of luck on the challenging endeavors ahead. #PatriotsLeadTheWay

09/08/2019

GMU cadets volunteer with John Wood at 29 Diner to help raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. #feedavetsaveavet #29Diner

09/05/2019

Lab 2: Cadets learn the basics of land navigation in preparation for their practical exercise.

08/29/2019

Lab 1: Today cadets are receiving training on Equal Opportunity, opportunities available within the program, and being introduced to their companies. #patriotsleadtheway #gmurotc

08/23/2019

Lab 0: Freshmen Orientation

Cadre members and returning cadets introduce incoming cadets to ROTC and other opportunities within the Patriot Battalion and the ROTC program.

05/08/2019

Congratulations to all of our newly contracted cadets as well as the new command team for the 2019 Fall semester!

03/29/2019

Big smiles from everybody on our last two rucks before FTX (8 and a 10 miler). Cadets are ready to challenge themselves on the upcoming 12 miler as well as the other challenging tasks they will do at FTX! Get ready Patriot Battalion #Traintolead #TFFTX #PLTW

03/25/2019

29 Diner contributes a check of $1,191 to GMU ROTC! It was three times more the amount earned through volunteer service. We appreciate it!

03/21/2019

Patriot Battalion Spring 2019 February-March Newsletter

03/08/2019

Early this morning, the cadets completed an 8 mile ruck march in preparation for JFTX. With a busy week completed, the cadets are excited for the start of spring break
#patriotsleadtheway #armyrotc

03/08/2019

LAB 7 AMBUSH
Cadets really enjoyed today’s lab, practicing and running through a point linear ambush
#PLTW

03/05/2019

Patriot Battalion rucking highlights February 2019

02/26/2019

Lab 5
Cadets were able to work together within their platoons, rehearsing and practicing a platoon attack. Cadets really enjoyed the practical portions of this lab as well as the snow
#PLTW #ArmyROTC

02/08/2019

Today during LAB 3, cadets covered the formations and the composition of a platoon sized element. These are vital for cadets to learn as most of their training will revolve around platoon based operations, where teamwork and competency in tactics are a priority.

02/05/2019

Get them while they are fresh! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be on sale outside the JC this Wednesday 6 FEB 2019 from 1400-1700.
Singles for $1
Dozens for $10
All proceeds go back to our program!

The remaining will be sold following lab on Thursday and PT Friday.

02/03/2019

Last week, the Patriot Battalion avoided the cold weather by having classes on AR 670-1, EO training, and the importance of health and fitness. In addition, they also had a PCC/PCI (pre combat check and inspection) of their TA-50 gear. #PLTW

01/26/2019

The Patriot Battalion would like to congratulate the Fall Class of 2018 graduates on their commissioning as 2nd Lieutenants earlier this month. Their leadership, presence, and willingness to give back to the organization has significantly developed the growth and leadership skills of our battalion, especially the younger MSIs and MSIIs. May they continue to have wonderful and challenging experiences ahead of them as they have just taken the first major step in their army career #armyrotc #patriotsleadtheway

12/08/2018

30NOV2018
GMU Army ROTC Change of Command Ceremony

Congratulations to all the newly contracted cadets! May you all continue to grow in your leadership next semester

12/04/2018

George Mason University Army ROTC's cover photo

04/22/2018

Yesterday the patriot battalion cadets were volunteering at the 3rd annual rock”n for the vets at the Veterans of Foreign Wars event supporting our troops who have served before us. #PLTW

03/05/2018

Last week during Lab, cadets were working on ambush attacks while operating in the woods. Tune in till next week! #PLTW

02/26/2018

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." #HappyMonday #PLTW

02/19/2018

Last week during lab, The cadets were tested on what they have learned and applied it in the IM field woods with obstacles that hinders PLT Movement. Stay tuned with us next week as the cadets continues to prepare for Joint field training exercise! #PLTW

02/19/2018

Last week in the Patriot Battalion, the cadets had their first Army Physical Fitness Test and the Occupational Physical
Assessment Test of the spring semester. #PLTW

02/11/2018

Last week during lab, The Patriot Battalion conducted the first and second phase of platoon raid. Stay tuned next week as the cadets will further progress in each of the phases. Patriots Lead The Way! #PLTW

02/04/2018

Last week the Patriot Battalion had there first tactic lab, going over lace reports, aid & litter, first aid, and EPW. #PLTW

02/04/2018

George Mason University Army ROTC's cover photo

01/27/2018

As the Cadets finished there first week of the semester, the Patriot Battalion cadets rotated through EO, SHARP, Call for fire, and Cold Weather Protection/Injury classes during lab to uphold the values and leadership the Army desires. Stay tuned next week for more announcements/ events as these cadets progress on becoming an officer in the world greatest Army. Patriots Lead The Way! #PLTW

01/26/2018

Congratulations to now SFC Harris as he was promoted earlier today in front of the Patriot Battalion. #PLTW

01/18/2018

Congratulations to 2LT Michael Muzzey on commissioning earlier today as an Infantry Officer in the National Guard. 2LT Muzzey will be pursuing a career with the Metropolitan Police Department prior to BOLC. #PatriotsLeadTheWay
Photo credits: JT Ricci

12/01/2017

Today the Patriot Battalion held it's last PT session of semester. Instead of normal operations, the battalion recognized some cadets for their outstanding performance over the course of the fall semester. These included recognition for drill team and color guard and awards for best PT score, cadet of the month, and more. In addition, a contracting ceremony was also held for over a dozen cadets. Finally, the morning closed out with a change of command ceremony where the battalion's new leadership was installed for the spring semester.

11/30/2017

#HereWeGo

Today, for our last lab of the semester, the Patriot Battalion conducted an 8-mile ruck march around George Mason University. Cadets were broken down into groups each going at a different pace in order to prepare themselves for even longer rucks next semester and to end this one on a high note.

11/30/2017

11/11/2017

Yesterday, the Patriot Battalion held the annual Veteran's Day Luncheon with the administration of George Mason University. We were happy to have Colonel Ron Green (Retired) and Mason's Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Jennifer Davis in attendance and to give remarks. On this important day we would like to join our voices to their's and thank all of our nations veterans for their dedicated service to our nation and all of the sacrifices that they make.

11/08/2017

Today cadets from the Patriot Battalion traveled to Howard University to attend the Senior Leader Conference. This conference consisted of a panel discussion with 10 General Officers, where cadets got to ask questions to them directly, and a talk by Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy also followed by Q&A. In addition to this, there was a catered reception where cadets got to meet and speak to the attendees one-on-one, and get more of their questions answered.

10/31/2017

Happy Halloween from the Patriot Battalion!

10/30/2017

This weekend was a big one for the Patriot Battalion. We were active on all fronts. Not only did our cadets attend the 20th annual veterans conference in D.C. but our drill team was able to perform for the first time at a Mason Soccer game, and we were able to send several cadets to give back to the community by volunteering at a Halloween Party at the local Elks Lodge. All in a weekend's work for the cadets of the patriot battalion.

10/28/2017

GMU Cadets joined cadets from Military Academies and ROTC programs from around the country to attend the 20th Annual Veterans Conference at the US Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. Cadets had the opportunity to hear from Holocaust Survivors, World War II Veterans, as well as three Medal of Honor Recipients. Above is a picture of Medal of Honor Recipient, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris. Sgt. 1st Class Morris is one of the "Valor 24" - 24 men among more than 6500 who, following a lengthy review, were selected to be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.

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Today cadets had the opportunity to participate in an ACFT familiarization session at Fort Belvoir.

29 Diner contributes a check of $1,191 to GMU ROTC! It was three times more the amount earned through volunteer service. We appreciate it!

Spring 2017 - Armed Drill Team Performance

Special thanks to the Armed Drill Team for performing at the change of command ceremony. All Patriot Battalion cadets have the opportunity to receive training in armed and unarmed drills.

LTC Southwick's Farewell Remarks

Spring 2017 - Lab 12 (continued) - LTC Southwick gave some farewell remarks to the cadets during the Patriot Bowl lab last week. He spoke of how rewarding his time was with the Patriot Battalion and emphasized the importance of teamwork and taking care of Soldiers among other words of wisdom.

Lab 4 - Spring 2017

The cold weather didn't stop our cadets last week as the Patriot Battalion took to the woods and practiced setting up objective rally points and conducting raids. Check out what they learned in the video for Lab 4.

Lab 2 - Spring 2017

Video recap of the previous week's land navigation lab. (Video by CDT Nathan Dawes)

Lab 1 - Spring 2017

Video recap of the Patriot Battalion's first Lab of the Spring semester.

GMU ROTC Train-Up Week 2017

The MSIV Cadets of the Patriot Battalion are hard at work this week planning and preparing for the coming Spring semester! Take a look to see how we are gearing up for success!

Labs 10 and 11

Lab 8 and 9

Here is a video about what happened during Labs 8 and 9

Lab 2&3

For labs 2 and 3 cadets learned about Individual Movement Techniques (IMTs) and Land navigation.

Way to finish the six mile ruck strong Patriot Battalion!

The Ethics Lab conducted on 05NOV2015 was a great success. Displaying the realities of the "bystander effect," cadets were exposed to role players who simulated stealing an Ipad from c/Harrington prior to lab's commencement. The multiple cadets who stood up to assist (most notably c/Tohti, c/Nay, and c/Camacho) rose to the occasion. After the demonstration, class instruction was given by c/Carrington, c/Bayley, and c/Tarbox. Using the Holocaust and a war crime case study as a platform for discussion the lab focused predominantly on the laws of armed conflict and the rules of engagement.

"I'm up, they see me, I'm down!"

Cadets Statuti, Bauman, and Aparicio are the first ones to finish for this iteration.

Cadets practicing high crawling at the 9/10/2015 Lab.

Swiss Seat and Rope Bridge

During Cadet Orientation c/SSG Joseph Thompson demonstrated the proper procedure for the Swiss Seat and Rope Bridge. c/CPT John Roberts and c/2LT Kyle Jacobs have both competed in the Ranger Challenge Competition and helped coordinate a fantastic hands on learning station for incoming cadets. Patriots Lead the Way!

Mason Day 2013

Cadets hand out shirts, thumb-drives, and coffee mugs in exchange for a few push ups.

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Contact The Business

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Spring 2017 - Armed Drill Team Performance

LTC Southwick's Farewell Remarks

Lab 4 - Spring 2017

Lab 2 - Spring 2017

Lab 1 - Spring 2017

GMU ROTC Train-Up Week 2017

Labs 10 and 11

Lab 8 and 9

Lab 2&3

Swiss Seat and Rope Bridge

Mason Day 2013

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