Pirate Battalion ROTC

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Pirate Battalion ROTC is a leadership program at Seton Hall that transforms civilians into soldiers, better students, and the best leaders of tomorrow. After cadets complete their four years of Army training and obtain their degree, they will be commissioned as 2LTs and start their military career. General Information

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

For more information, visit: https://www.war.gov/Lapse-in-Appropriations/.

🔹Lab 5: Field Training Exercise (FTX)🔹This past weekend, Pirate Battalion cadets traveled to Fort Dix for our annual Fie...
10/03/2025

🔹Lab 5: Field Training Exercise (FTX)🔹

This past weekend, Pirate Battalion cadets traveled to Fort Dix for our annual Field Training Exercise (FTX)! Over the course of the weekend, cadets were challenged and tested on physical fitness, land navigation, and warrior tasks to prepare them for Cadet Summer Training (CST) and/or Basic Camp.

Day One kicked off with Day and Night Land Navigation. MS1s navigated in groups of four, MS2s in pairs, and MS3s tackled the course solo. Cadets also rotated through stations with MSIV primary and alternate instructors, where they were evaluated on key warrior skills (M4, M240B, M249, and the RT-1523 SINCGARS).

Day Two began with a physical fitness competition in teams of 6–7. The event included four challenging stations: Literally Dead, Metal Mover, O-Course, and Tactical Gauntlet. Following the competition, cadets received hands-on training with grenades—practicing both throwing techniques and immediate action drills.

To close out the weekend, cadets were honored with a surprise visit from COL Michael E. Erlandson, 2nd Brigade Commander. Thank you, sir, for taking the time to meet with Pirate Battalion and for your dedication to our brigade—it was truly a pleasure!

Finally, a huge thank you to all cadets and cadre who planned, executed, and supported this FTX. Outstanding job, Pirate Battalion!

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Best bus seat view 👀😴💤 🙌🏴‍☠️Can Do, Never Quit 🏴‍☠️
10/02/2025

Best bus seat view 👀😴💤 🙌

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Get ready to smother that face paint in because it’s !!! 🏴‍☠️Can Do, Never Quit 🏴‍☠️
09/25/2025

Get ready to smother that face paint in because it’s !!!

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🔹Lab 4: Land Navigation🔹On Friday, our cadets rucked 4 miles as part of PT and then applied their skills in a land navig...
09/21/2025

🔹Lab 4: Land Navigation🔹

On Friday, our cadets rucked 4 miles as part of PT and then applied their skills in a land navigation lab at Rutgers–New Brunswick. The lab emphasized terrain association, compass work, and teamwork in an unfamiliar field.

Special thank you to Rutgers-New Brunswick for allowing us to use your campus and course!

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This is the real MRE we’ve been training for 😏🍦! (CSM gets it) 🏴‍☠️Can Do, Never Quit 🏴‍☠️
09/18/2025

This is the real MRE we’ve been training for 😏🍦! (CSM gets it)

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Last Thursday, our MS4’s had the opportunity of meeting the new Brigade CSM for lunch. CSM Lee visited Seton Hall Univer...
09/17/2025

Last Thursday, our MS4’s had the opportunity of meeting the new Brigade CSM for lunch. CSM Lee visited Seton Hall University and presented Cadet Campbell and Cadet Takayama with challenge coins for their dedication to ROTC!

On behalf of SHU ROTC, we’d like to thank CSM Lee for his time and commitment to our Brigade!

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🔹CADET SPOTLIGHTS🔹Our cadets are the coolest aren’t they! During the summer Cadet Loza, Cadet Mastroserio, and Cadet Soa...
09/16/2025

🔹CADET SPOTLIGHTS🔹

Our cadets are the coolest aren’t they! During the summer Cadet Loza, Cadet Mastroserio, and Cadet Soares explored and learned through their various opportunities.

Cadet Madison Loza attended NSTP, participating in a 4-week clinical training opportunity completing more than 120 hours of clinical hours under the mentorship of an experienced Army nurse!

Cadet Paul Mastroserio attended a paid ROTC JAG Corps Internship program, stepping into the role of an Army lawyer, providing practical legal experience!

And Cadet Armando Soares participated in CTLT in Korea, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, operating within a platoon and company structure!

Outstanding! Keep being amazing cadets, we are proud of you!

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🔹MOTIVATED MONDAY🔹Last Friday was a special day for Pirate Battalion! We have some exciting cadet spotlights to celebrat...
09/15/2025

🔹MOTIVATED MONDAY🔹

Last Friday was a special day for Pirate Battalion! We have some exciting cadet spotlights to celebrate!

✨ Cadet Takayama was officially contracted today! An MS2 and Captain of our Ranger Challenge Team, she is a true leader and inspiration to her peers, scoring an incredible 499 on her diagnostic AFT.

🏅 Cadet Campbell, our MS4 and Battalion S4, was recognized for her dedication and hard work. Over the summer, she took on responsibilities to improve our supply system and went above and beyond without hesitation. Today, she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for her efforts and commitment.

Your SHU family is proud of you all, keep leading the way. Congratulations, Cadets!

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🔹CST 2025 🔹This summer our MS4’s worked harder than anyone else! 19 strong. 19 leaders. 19 cadets who pushed past their ...
09/13/2025

🔹CST 2025 🔹

This summer our MS4’s worked harder than anyone else! 19 strong. 19 leaders. 19 cadets who pushed past their limits and came out forged in discipline, grit, and pride. From Cadet Summer Training to the next mission—this is only the beginning. They persevered through difficult land navigation courses, brutal AFT’s and more. Let’s take the time to celebrate and congratulate them on this achievement!

Your SHU family is proud of you!

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🔹Lab 3: Introduction to Tactics Lab 🔹During lab today, our cadets built on their warrior tasks, drills, and leadership s...
09/12/2025

🔹Lab 3: Introduction to Tactics Lab 🔹

During lab today, our cadets built on their warrior tasks, drills, and leadership skills in both garrison and tactical environments. Our cadets rotated through stations to build foundational warrior skills and leadership knowledge. Here’s what they tackled:

Station 1: Cover & Concealment
Cadets learned the difference between cover and concealment, practiced camouflaging with face paint, and executed Individual Movement Techniques to standardize tactical movement.

Station 2: Leadership Roles
Cadets were introduced to key leadership positions at the team, squad, and platoon level including TL, SL, PSG, Medic, RTO, and PL to better understand their responsibilities.

Station 3: Formation & Order of Movement
Cadets practiced squad and platoon formations, learned when to use them, and explored the three types of overwatch to prepare for future tactical lanes.

And last but not least…

⭐ Cadets of the Week: Cadet Sager and Cadet Awad! Both cadets are members of Ranger Challenge and go above and beyond. Congratulations, keep working hard!

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On September 8, Seton Hall ROTC along with the FDNY held a remembrance ceremony for a great man who sacrificed his life ...
09/11/2025

On September 8, Seton Hall ROTC along with the FDNY held a remembrance ceremony for a great man who sacrificed his life on 9/11: Captain Mark Whitford. Captain Whitford was a Pirate Battalion alumni, a New York Fire Fighter, and much more.

We want to thank everyone who attended and participated in this remembrance.

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