Green Mountain Battalion
The Green Mountain Battalion ROTC Department recruits, trains, retains, and commissions future Army Officers and inspires them to a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation.
History
With the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916, the current ROTC program began at the University of Vermont. In 1921, the first commissions were granted upon graduation. Between 1921 and 1943, 498 United States Army Reserve Commissions were granted. However, during World War II the ROTC program consisted of a basic two-year course, and it was not until 1948 that commissions were again granted. The ROTC program became voluntary in 1964 due to the ROTC Revitalization Act. In 1973, women were admitted into the program, and in 1977 Elizabeth Yarnal became the first woman officer commissioned at UVM.
In June 1986, the Army ROTC program at the University was officially designated the Green Mountain Battalion. Currently, the Green Mountain Battalion includes Cadets from the University of Vermont, Champlain College, Saint Michael's College, Middlebury College, Castleton State College, and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Events
- Color guard is a ceremonial drill team that supports College Sporting Events and Ceremonies.
- The Ranger Challenge team is an intercollegiate competition against 46 other programs across the Northeast.
- Mountaineering Club for Cadets interested in climbing and hiking.
- Recruiting Event support across the campus and local high schools.
- Local Community Volunteering
Summer Training Opportunities
- Cadet Summer Training Program: Solely for Junior-year Cadets. This is a three-week leadership assessment training immersive experience.
- Cadet Troop Leader Trainer: You shadow a platoon leader in the Active Army and participate in their daily duties.
- Project GO: Travel to and immerse yourself in other countries to experience life in their Foreign Military, Agencies, and Organizations.
- Internships: Military Schools, Government Agencies, and in the Private Sector.
- Military Schools: Airborne, Air Assault, Military Mountaineering, Sapper, Jungle Warfare, etc.