What is Army ROTC?

Army ROTC is a college elective that focuses on leadership and management skills. The ROTC program consists of the Basic Course and the Advanced Course. The Basic Course provides college students the ability to learn about and experience the US Army without incurring any military obligation during their freshman and sophomore years. The Advanced Course prepares juniors, seniors and graduate students for commissioning as officers in the US Army.

Using the US Army as a case study, students examine military organizational culture, roles and missions of the armed forces, leadership management, and leader communication skills. Additionally, through practical exercises students develop individual leadership skills in problem solving, land navigation, and rifle marksmanship. Army ROTC also helps students acquire the leadership skills and credentials employers are looking for in employees and future managers.

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The Crimson Tide Battalion

The Alabama Corps of Cadets traces its lineage to August 1, 1860 when the first uniforms graced the university’s campus. Since then, the Crimson Tide of the Army has molded and shaped not only our nation’s military but also the nation itself. The University of Alabama’s program has been responsible for producing: more than 7,500 officers, 42 general officers, 6 Governors of Alabama; hundreds of CEOs and Presidents of major companies; and 25 judges. Among the Crimson Tide of the Army’s many distinguished alumni are: Charles W. Davis, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; John R. Vines, commander of the XVIIIth Airborne Corps; John McKinley, former President of TEXACO; Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, and Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity.

Why Join the ROTC?

Army ROTC prepares students for commissioning as officers in the US Army and to be our countrys future leaders. In addition, it presents students with an exceptionally lucrative opportunity to earn a four, three, or two year scholarship that pays: 100% of resident and nonresident tuition at the University of Alabama; $1,200 per year for books; and a monthly tax-free stipend for 10 months of the year ($300/ month for freshman, 350 a month for sophomores, $450 for juniors and $500 per month for seniors).

Approximately 40 – 50% of each years Army ROTC students are on scholarship. It is also important to note that non-scholarship junior, senior and graduate Army ROTC students receive the stipend benefits described above.



LDAC 2011

25 Cadets from the Crimson Tide Battalion attended the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA during the Summer of 2011.  LDAC, also known as Warrior Forge, is a 29-day course that trains U.S. Army ROTC Cadets to Army standards, develops their leadership skills, and evaluates their officer potential. Most Cadets attend LDAC between their junior and senior undergraduate years after having contracted to join the Army. Successful completion of LDAC is a prerequisite to becoming an Army officer through ROTC.  Our Cadets did an outstanding job this summer and we are proud of their accomplishments.

Be Recognized

Do you have what it takes to be a part of the best leadership program in the nation; honing and sharpening the leadership and management qualities of some of the most gifted young Americans who will lead our Armed Forces in the 21st Century?  Come and join the Crimson Tide Battalion and find out.