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Patriot Battalion Army ROTC
(401) 865-2025
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Study for a bachelor’s degree in your area of interest while training with the Army ROTC, focusing on leadership development, military science, strategy, and problem-solving with practical, hands-on exercises
What You’ll Do:
- Participate in classes, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises
- Learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and conduct missions as an officer in the Army
Where You’ll Go:
- Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserves with skills to be a leader for life
Program Highlights
Earn Recognition and Credentials
- You may participate in the first two years of the ROTC curriculum without any post-college obligation.
- Instruction by the Army ROTC will help you develop practical skills not only in military science, but also in leadership, strategy, and problem-solving.
- In addition to receiving a degree in your program of choice upon graduation, you will earn the bar of second lieutenant and be commissioned into the Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard.
- As a second lieutenant of the U.S. Army, you may immediately lead up to 44 men and women upon graduation, earning experience that is highly regarded in the business world.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to Leadership and Military Skills with Lab
MLTS 101
Fundamentals of Leadership II with Lab
MLTS 102
Leadership and Decision Making with Lab
MLTS 201
Principles of Military Leadership II with Lab
MLTS 202
Training Management and Military Functions with Lab
MLTS 301
Small Unit Leadership II with Lab
MLTS 302
Cadets test their agility and skills during joint field training exercises.
About This Program
About the Patriot Battalion
The Patriot Battalion consists of approximately 70 cadets from seven participating universities. The battalion is based out of Providence College and welcomes cadets from Bryant University, Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island College, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and the Community College of Rhode Island.
The Patriot Battalion consists of approximately 70 cadets from seven participating universities. The battalion is based out of Providence College and welcomes cadets from Bryant University, Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island College, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and the Community College of Rhode Island.
Schedule
- Physical Training (PT): Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30-7:30 a.m.
- ROTC Class or Leadership Lab: Providence College or Bryant University, Wednesday: 2:30-6:00 p.m.
- Field Training Exercise Twice an Academic Year: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Physical Training (PT): Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30-7:30 a.m.
- ROTC Class or Leadership Lab: Providence College or Bryant University, Wednesday: 2:30-6:00 p.m.
- Field Training Exercise Twice an Academic Year: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Financial Aid/Scholarship
With a distinguished academic record and co-curricular involvement, you may qualify for a merit-based Army ROTC scholarship, which covers the full value of tuition per year, plus an annual book allowance and monthly stipend from the ROTC command.
With a distinguished academic record and co-curricular involvement, you may qualify for a merit-based Army ROTC scholarship, which covers the full value of tuition per year, plus an annual book allowance and monthly stipend from the ROTC command.