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Welcome to Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ (Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ) Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Department.

The Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Army ROTC Department is an extension of the Alabama A&M University ROTC Department host program.

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program has been a part of Alabama A&M University's history since 1971. At that time, all of the university's students were required to serve in the university's Corps of Cadets during their first year of studies. The program commissioned its first cohort of officers in 1973. Students attending Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and Athens State University in Athens, Alabama have served in the program alongside the Alabama A&M Students since 1975. Over the years, Alabama A&M University's Corps of Cadets has faded away – replaced by the Bulldog Battalion – but the battalion continues to produce and commission confident and capable second lieutenants to support the Army's needs.

Message from Lieutenant Colonel Early Howard Jr., Professor of Military Science, Alabama A&M University
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Lieutenant Colonel Early Howard Jr.

The Alabama A&M University Army ROTC program has a distinguished history and Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students have played a part in this history. Student members of this battalion have earned the respect of university leadership, faculty, and staff at both universities. As such, it is my vision to continue to develop world-class professionals – adaptive leaders, confident in their abilities, grounded in sound ethical and moral reasoning, and passionate about serving the nation, community, and their families.

Joining the Bulldog Battalion

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1012 officers commissioned through Bulldog Battalion

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ may register for Military Science classes during their registration periods. Military Science classes are only offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

If you would like to join the battalion, please read the enrollment eligibility section in the program overview prior to registering for the class. 1012 Officers have been commissioned through the Bulldog Battalion as of Fall 2023.