Western Illinois University Army ROTC

Western Illinois University Army ROTC WIU's Army ROTC, founded in 1968, produces leaders. This is the official page for the WIU ROTC program.

If you are a strong student, physically fit, and have leadership potential, you are the sort of student we are looking for. The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was established when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act of 1916. Since its inception, Army ROTC has provided leadership and military training at schools and universities across the country and has commissi

oned more than a half million Officers. It is the largest commissioning source in the American military. Army ROTC is one
of the most demanding and successful leadership programs in the country. For years, Army ROTC has been creating leaders who go on to rewarding careers in the military and civilian worlds. Army ROTC produces approximately 60 percent of the Second Lieutenants who join the active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. More than 40 percent of current Active Duty Army General Officers were commissioned through ROTC. The appearance of external links, as posted by fans of this page or other Facebook users, does not constitute endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, 3rd Army ROTC Brigade and Western Illinois University Army ROTC.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, it's important to remember we are honoring our fallen. For many, this day is not a happy occas...
05/25/2026

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, it's important to remember we are honoring our fallen. For many, this day is not a happy occasion but a solemn one.

Please take a moment to remember those heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country! 🙏





3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade Western Illinois University GoArmy U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC)

Congratulations to the Leatherneck Battalions' newest Second Lieutenant.2LT Strickland - Military Intelligence (ILARNG) ...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to the Leatherneck Battalions' newest Second Lieutenant.

2LT Strickland - Military Intelligence (ILARNG)

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Congratulations to the Leatherneck Battalions newest 2LT's.2LT Argo - MIlitary Police2LT Belmont - Infantry2LT Connor - ...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Leatherneck Battalions newest 2LT's.

2LT Argo - MIlitary Police
2LT Belmont - Infantry
2LT Connor - Field Artillery
2LT Gonzalez - Adjutant General Corp
2LT Raab - Signal Corps

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Leatherneck Battalion Spring Commissioning Ceremony!!!We look forward to friends and family of this years seniors attend...
05/14/2026

Leatherneck Battalion Spring Commissioning Ceremony!!!

We look forward to friends and family of this years seniors attending the ceremony!





Western Illinois University 3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade

Leatherneck Change of Command yesterday afternoon.Congratulations to our departing Seniors!Good-luck to our raising Juni...
05/08/2026

Leatherneck Change of Command yesterday afternoon.

Congratulations to our departing Seniors!

Good-luck to our raising Juniors for SY 26-27.



VE Day!Today marks the 81st anniversary of the formal acceptance of N**i Germany's unconditional surrender, ending World...
05/08/2026

VE Day!

Today marks the 81st anniversary of the formal acceptance of N**i Germany's unconditional surrender, ending World War II in Europe.🎉🪖





U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) 3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade Western Illinois University GoArmy

Leatherneck Battalion Spring Award Ceremony  #2.Thank you to the outside organizations that provided or presented awards...
05/07/2026

Leatherneck Battalion Spring Award Ceremony #2.

Thank you to the outside organizations that provided or presented awards to our cadets.

-American Legion
- VFW
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- American Legion Auxillary
- USAA
- National Sojourners
- Military Order of World Wars



Leatherneck Battalion Spring Award Ceremony   #1.Congratulations to all the students that received  recognition for thei...
05/07/2026

Leatherneck Battalion Spring Award Ceremony #1.

Congratulations to all the students that received recognition for their academic and military excellence.



Continued post from our 57th Military Ball.             3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade Western Illinois Univer...
05/05/2026

Continued post from our 57th Military Ball.





3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade Western Illinois University U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) GoArmy

Address

1 University Circle, Horrabin Hall, Room 103
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13092981161

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