Norwich University Army ROTC

10/02/2022

Congratulations to the 46 Norwich University Cadets and Midshipmen who “swore in” today, taking the oath of enlistment as part of contracting with their Army, Air Force, or Naval ROTC programs. This oath marks the official beginning of their careers in the U.S. Military and their futures as commissioned officers and demonstrates exceptional commitment to service. Thank you for sharing this momentous occasion with the families and community as part of Norwich University’s Family weekend.

09/28/2022

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

07/01/2022

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

07/01/2022

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

04/30/2022

Congratulations to the Army’s newest 2LTs!

04/12/2022

Cadets from Norwich University and Dartmouth College Army ROTC programs braved the rain and cold temperatures to conduct a 4-day FTX (Field Training Exercise) at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, VT this weekend. The FTX consisted of an M4 rifle range, Leadership Reaction Courses (LRC), training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), land navigation, and Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes designed to train Infantry small unit tactics. While MSI and MSII Cadets benefit greatly from this training, it is primarily a “capstone” event to finalize preparations for our MSIII Cadets who will participate in Cadet Summer Training (CST) this summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Cadet performance at CST will affect their standing among other Cadets across the country and ultimately their selection for active duty service and military branch of service (Infantry, Armor, Signal Corps, etc). Congratulations to the Pioneer Battalion for completing this difficult, yet successful FTX!

04/05/2022

Three teams of Norwich University AROTC Cadets competed in the GORUCK event in New York City this past weekend, placing first out of 23 teams in the 50-miler and 1st/2nd out of 14 teams in the 26.2-miler. GORUCK is an event, equipment, and apparel company founded and run by a former 10th Special Forces Group (SFG) Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). The intent of the GORUCK events is to “bridge the civilian-military gap” in an effort to build better Americans through shared hardship. Congratulations to our Norwich University Cadets who completed this arduous event and represented AROTC and the Pioneer Battalion!
1st Place 50-Miler Team: Cadets Sullenger, Muraski, and Gonzales
1st Place 26.2-Miler Team: Cadets Gaetz, Heskett, and Wasco
2nd Place 26.2-Miler Team: Cadets Lamendola, Thomas, Attanasio, Borneman

03/24/2022

Cadets at Norwich University participated in a Battalion-wide Tug-O-War competition this week held in Shapiro Fieldhouse! Congratulations to Bravo Company 3rd Platoon for bringing home the win! What a way to bring up morale for PT!

03/23/2022

Secretary approves implementation of revised Army Combat Fitness Test

Secretary approves implementation of revised Army Combat Fitness Test

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth issued an Army Directive today outlining a time-phased implementation of a revised version ACFT

03/23/2022

Army Combat Fitness Test debuts with major changes to scoring April 1

Army Combat Fitness Test debuts with major changes to scoring April 1

The Army also decided to eliminate the leg tuck event.

03/12/2022

Norwich University Army ROTC Cadets brief the Cadet Battalion Commander, CDT Van Splunder, during a rehearsal of concept drill prior to their reconnaissance of Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (CEATS), VT for their upcoming Spring FTX which will prepare MS3 Cadets for CST 2022! Battalion Staff recently made their way to CEATS and had a successful reconnaissance that will aid in the rest of their planning for a promising Spring FTX prior to sending MS3s to CST 2022!

03/02/2022

Mountain Cold Weather Company Spring FTX
Norwich University MCW conducted their annual Spring Field Training Exercise at Smuggler’s Notch on Saturday, February 26th. Sixty-two Cadets participated in multiple lanes of vertical ice climbing, learned downhill skiing, and conducted a mountain traverse, which included a fixed rope ascent and rappel down an ice field.
The MCW FTX was filmed by the RHEA Consulting Corporation as part the US Army national ad campaign for officership.

02/27/2022

This week, the MS4s of Pioneer BN took their last ACFT in ROTC! Cadets crushed the challenge and are physically ready to perform their duties after their upcoming commissioning this April!

02/24/2022

Congratulations to CDT Matthew Cutting, George C. Marshall Award recipient.

The George C. Marshall (GCM) Leadership Award is the capstone leadership award for U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC). The GCM Leadership and Awards Seminar recognizes the top-tiered Cadet from each of the 274 Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SROTC) programs and top-tiered Cadets from the United States Military Academy (USMA). CDT Cutting is the Norwich University 2021-22 Regimental Commander, the highest-ranking cadet of Norwich University’s Corps of Cadets (NUCC) and the Mountain and Cold Weather Company Commander. His demonstrated excellence in leadership earned him the selection as the GCM nominee for Norwich University for the year.

02/17/2022

Meet the Company Leadership of Norwich University's Army ROTC Pioneer BN! Norwich University Army ROTC Pioneer BN is comprised of 3 line companies (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Companies) as well as a Ranger Challenge team. CDT leadership within these units has been working diligently to prepare their cadets for CST 2022! Stay tuned for more updates!

*Cadets Listed in Photos:

ALPHA COMPANY:
Company Commander: CDT Holcombe
XO: CDT Wasco
1SG: CDT Zyble
1st Platoon Leader: CDT Bulley
1st Platoon Sergeant: CDT Rozek
2nd Platoon Leader: CDT Loughlin
2nd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Smith, Stayton
3rd Platoon Leader: CDT Yoo
3rd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Pastures

BRAVO COMPANY:
Company Commander: CDT Taylor
XO: CDT Ferraro
1SG: CDT Scherington
1st Platoon Leader: CDT Coffey
1st Platoon Sergeant: CDT O'Connor
2nd Platoon Leader: CDT Bacha, Quinn
2nd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Smith, Estrop
3rd Platoon Leader: CDT Osborn
3rd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Kilgallon, Anthony

CHARLIE COMPANY:
Company Commander: CDT Porter
XO: CDT Connors
1SG: CDT Yune
1st Platoon Leader: CDT Coverdale
1st Platoon Sergeant: CDT Cutting
2nd Platoon Leader: CDT Sloan
2nd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Glidden
3rd Platoon Leader: CDT Ronan
3rd Platoon Sergeant: CDT Romeo

RANGER CHALLENGE:
Company Commander: CDT McGrail
XO: CDT Nowicki
1SG: CDT Tellifson

02/08/2022

Norwich University Pioneer BN has established its new chain of command for the Spring 2022 semester and has begun planning operations to prepare its cadets for CST 2022! Stay tuned for more updates as the planning and ex*****on processes unfold!

*Cadets Listed in Photos*
BN CO: CDT Van Splunder
BN XO: CDT Duncan
BN CSM: CDT Mitchell
BN MFT: CDT Norton
BN S1: CDT Gutierrez
BN AS1: CDT Raymond
BN S2: CDT Smith
BN S3: CDT Ancheta
BN AS3: CDT Bacha
BN S4: CDT Jipson
BN AS4: CDT Kilgallon
BN S5: CDT Sigurdsson
BN S6: CDT McLaughlin

02/02/2022

Update from the Hill - Feb. 1, 2022

Update from the Hill - Feb. 1, 2022

Norwich University, offering undergraduate, graduate degrees and professional education in Vermont and online, is the oldest U.S. private military college and the birthplace of ROTC.

12/04/2021

Last Night Pioneer Battalion MS4 Cadets conducted “Branch Night” at Norwich University’s White Chapel. This event is one of very few in terms of excitement and significance in future Officers’ careers. As the name implies, Branch Night is when Cadets find out which branch of the Army (Armor, Aviation, etc.) they will serve in during their careers after commissioning. Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on their branch assignments!

11/05/2021

On 01NOV2021, Norwich University Ranger Challenge placed 3rd overall in the Spartan Ranger Challenge, held at Fort Knox, KY. Some of the smartest, fastest, and strongest ROTC members from across the country are gathered at Fort Knox this past week for a chance to prove which team of cadets is the best the U.S. Army has to offer. This competition is conducted over two days on a non-tactical course. The mission is to challenge Cadets' mental and physical toughness and to develop leadership while fostering teamwork and esprit-de-corps. It is this first time in a couple of years that Norwich University was able to place top 3 overall. Congratulations!

11/01/2021

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

11/01/2021

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

10/26/2021

Norwich University Fall FTX

Norwich University Army ROTC conducted its Fall Field Training Exercise Thursday through Sunday. The Cadets started off the training with MEDEVAC training with the support from C CO, 3-126th Aviation (Air Ambulance), the "Patriot Medevac," from the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Cadets rehearsed casualty loading and offloading, MEDEVAC 9-Line procedures, and had the opportunity to fly on the UH-60 MEDEVAC Blackhawks.

What is your most memorable training event? How did your training prepare you for your career?

10/21/2021

The Nations Best ROTC Program Last Year!!

General Paul E. Funk II, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, presents Norwich University and the Army ROTC Pioneer Battalion the Department of Defense ROTC and Educational Institution Partnership Excellence Award, recognizing the Pioneer Battalion and Norwich University as the best host ROTC program of the 496 in the nation, to COL Joel Newsom and Norwich University President Mark Anarumo.

What do you think of this tremendous accomplishment? Tell us how Norwich developed you and made you an accomplished leader!

05/25/2021

Norwich University Army ROTC updated their information in their About section.

Norwich University Army ROTC updated their information in their About section.

11/11/2020

10NOV2020 – Mil Lab

During Mil Lab yesterday the Pioneer Battalion received a visit from the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Drum, NY.

Our MS3’s were able to receive cold load training on the CH-47 Chinook and the UH-60 Blackhawk, while the MS1’s and MS2’s learned how to load a casualty onto a medevac helicopter. It was an incredible experience for all cadets to talk to the pilots and crew of these aircraft, and to learn more about what the Army Aviation Branch has to offer.

1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans
U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC)
10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division

10/31/2020

Cadet of the Week 26OCT2020-30OCT2020

This week our Cadet of the Week is Cadet Joseph Bornes. Cadet Bornes is an MSII from Alpha Company 1st Platoon that has distinguished himself by his knowledge and active engagement in every Mil Lab and PT session.

Cadet Bornes, a Political Science Major, is a member of the Norwich Varsity Football Team, the Knights of Columbus, and is a candidate for the Norwich Artillery and Battery unit.

“I joined the Army ROTC program here at Norwich University to pursue an opportunity to serve my country as a leader and an armor officer. I plan to serve my country and continue to hone my abilities as a leader to better serve the country and, following my military service, my community. I dedicate my evenings to completing my schoolwork and use the time in the morning following PT, if any is available, to rest my body in preparation for the day’s challenges. This method has worked well so far this semester; however, I am always looking for ways to improve my performance.”  - Cadet Joseph Bornes

10/30/2020

Mil Lab | 27OCT2020

The Alpha Dogs showed the ACFT who’s boss this past Tuesday during Mil Lab!

10/29/2020

19OCT2020-23OCT2020 | Contracting

Congratulations to the cadets that answered the call to duty and swore into the US Army last week. These cadets have dedicated to something greater than themselves, and have started their journey into the US Army. Congratulations Cadets! Hooah!

10/23/2020

Bravo Company put in the work during ACFT familiarization in Mil Lab on Tuesday. Cadets of all MS levels were able to get hands on training with the Army’s new fitness test, and Pioneer Battalion's new training gear.

10/23/2020

Bravo Company put in the work during ACFT familiarization in Mil Lab on Tuesday. Cadets of all MS levels were able to get hands on training with the Army’s new fitness test, and Pioneer Battalion's new training gear.

10/13/2020

Photos from 1st Brigade Army ROTC - Spartans's post

03/05/2020

This semester cadet units have been competing in the Commander’s Cup! This is a new challenge in the army department to inspire friendly competition among cadets.
So far cadets have competed in a Snowshoe Race, Swim Challenge, and the Paine Mt. Relay.
Some upcoming events include: weightlifting challenge, 10-mile Rick, APFT scores, And CUM GPA.

Current Scoreboard:
1st- 13pts: Ranger Company
2nd- 7pts: NU Artillery Battery
2nd- 7pts: Bravo Company
4th- 5pts: Alpha Company
4th- 5pts: Charlie Company
6th- 3pts: Mountain Cold Weather

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10/13/2019

Ruck Up!

Last Tuesday cadets completed a timed 6-mile ruck March with a minimum of 35 lbs ruck.

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10/06/2019

This evening, MS4s were assisting MS3s that were out conducting night land navigation, and also training that MS1s&2s in physical fitness, individual movement techniques, and Buddy team dry fire.

(Check out our Instagram story .army.rotc for some motivational videos!)

10/05/2019

Cadets are on their second day of squad level operations. They have been conducting squad attacks, react to contact, indirect fire, resupply and area recon.

(Check out all the photos taken on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/norwicharmyrotc )

10/04/2019

Cadets have been issued their MREs, M16s/M249s, and headed up Paine Mountain to kick off the Fall FTX.

10/01/2019

Today, cadets practiced individual movement techniques and squad movement drills in preparation for the upcoming FTX starting on Thursday!

09/25/2019

SSG David Bellavia, the most recent recipient of the Medal of Honor and the only living Iraq War veteran to get it, came to Norwich University to share his story with Cadets, but more importantly to teach them about the importance of serving their country.

09/25/2019

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Welcome to the Pioneer Battalion! Located in Northfield, VT, Norwich University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) program is the oldest ROTC program of any kind in the nation. The Norwich Army ROTC Pioneer Battalion trains young men and women to be leaders. Stay up to date with the lat...