The Ohio University Army Society of Alumni and Friends serves as the bridge for cadets graduating from the program to serving at their first duty station. We exist to provide cadets with the support they need in order to become incredible second lieutenants from day one. To that end, we engage with, and support, Army ROTC cadets in the following ways:
- Offering scholarships to high performing cadets while they are still in school to keep them out of debt and engaged in the program
- Serving as mentors to answer questions and provide guidance
- Creating a community of professionals senior cadets and newly minted second lieutenants can call for support
- Keeping the torch lit for those who want to support the program that gave so much to us
You can help Ohio University cadets succeed at OHIO and beyond, by giving to the army ROTC endowment fund.
Alumni Testimonials
“The Bobcat Battalion sets the standard! …A professional and truly motivational group of people all studying and living in the same place. Everyone helps each other as if they are family. I'm lucky to call myself a member of the Bobcat Battalion.”
“Excellence. It's in everything we do at the Bobcat Battalion. Strive for excellent grades, physical fitness, character and the best cadre and friends you could hope for. You won't be the same person when you leave here. You'll be part of a family, an officer in the United States Army and a graduate of Ohio University. I can't think of anything better than that.”
"The four years I spent with the Bobcat Battalion were truly life changing. Being a part of the program not only challenged me both physically and mentally. Army ROTC forced to me to constantly develop myself and push myself to be the best version of myself I could possibly be. During my time with Ohio U Army ROTC, I was surrounded by like-minded peers, constantly striving to be the best. The type of officers that come out of this ROTC program make me truly grateful for being a part of the Bobcat Battalion’s extraordinary history and alumni."
Erin was the first female combat arms officer ever assigned to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado
“The Ohio University ROTC program gave me friendships that I will have for a lifetime, and mentorship that built me into the woman and leader I am today. The Ohio University ROTC program provided the structure I needed and taught me how to take my academics, physical fitness, and personal goals seriously. I am incredibly thankful to Ohio University for where it has brought me in my life and career so far. I miss Ohio University and the Army ROTC program every day and wish that I could go back. Trying out the Army ROTC program at Ohio University will be an amazing experience and I highly encourage you to give it a shot!”
"Bobcat Battalion provided me leadership and management skills that allowed me to step into the Army and be successful. From leading a tank platoon in an Armor battalion in Cold War Europe, commanding a unit in Desert Storm, and commanding units in Operation Joint Endeavor in the Balkans, lessons learned from ROTC at Ohio University served me well. Hoooah!"
"Joining the Bobcat Battalion was one of my best life-changing decisions. They're an organization that taught me discipline, dedication, and self-awareness. By acquiring those skills I was able to grow and become a person I never dreamt was achievable, in both my civilian and military life. The Bobcat Battalion made me want to go outside of my comfort zone. I am now ‘right at home’ travelling the world and meeting amazing people, many being fellow Bobcat Battalion Alumnus, themselves. This organization taught me that once you're a Bobcat, you're always a Bobcat…and they always have your back."
“Ohio University Army ROTC gave me the platform for continued success and opportunities in the modern world. There is no other collegial organization that produces the environment that make its graduates stand out amongst the masses. I am so thankful for the opportunities that I have enjoyed as an Alumni. I’m a local product of southern Ohio that has been incredibly blessed because of this University and my involvement in Ohio University Army ROTC.”