Military Science
Army ROTC
LTC George P. Lachicotte | Chair and Professor
574-631-6987 | 216 Pasquerilla Center | Notre Dame, Indiana | 46556
army@nd.edu | ND Army ROTC Website
Faculty
Professor | Lieutenant Colonel George P. Lachicotte (Chair)
Assistant Professors | Captain Matthew T. Wheeler, Captain Timothy K. Wilson
Instructors | Master Sergeant Peter A. Bracket
About the Military Science Program
The mission of the Army ROTC Program is to educate, train, develop, and inspire participants to become officers and leaders of character for the U.S. Army and the nation. The program does this through a combination of classroom instruction, leadership labs, and experiential learning opportunities focused on developing the mind, body, and spirit of participants. These opportunities are designed specifically to enhance character and leadership ability in the Cadets and to allow them to practice the essential components of leadership: influencing, acting, and improving. Participants become members of the Fighting Irish Cadet Battalion and complete a planned and managed sequence of classroom courses and practical exercises intended to develop each participant into what an officer must be a leader of character, a leader with presence, and a leader of intelligence to enable them to reach their full potential as individuals and as effective leaders of groups. The program affords students an excellent opportunity to serve and focuses on the role of Army officers in the preservation of peace and national security, with particular emphasis placed on ethical conduct and the officer's responsibility to society to lead, develop themselves and others, and achieve success. The experience culminates ideally with participants earning commissions as Second Lieutenants in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. As an organization committed to lifelong learning, participants may elect to pursue one of the Army's numerous opportunities for follow-on postgraduate study as well.
Tuition scholarships are available to qualified students; providing for tuition, books, and fees. Upon enrollment in the advanced course (or as a scholarship student) of the program, students earn a monthly stipend of between $300-$500 per month. Interested students should contact the Notre Dame Army ROTC scholarship and enrollment officer at (574)-631-6987 or at 1-800-UND-ARMY.
Additional Army ROTC Curriculum
Professional Military Education Requirements
In addition to the military science requirements outlined above, Army ROTC scholarship students are required to complete other specified university courses. These additional requirements are taken as part of the student's field of study or as degree electives, depending upon the college in which the student is enrolled. Students are notified of such requirements prior to joining the Army ROTC Program, and as part of the ROTC orientation. An approved list of courses that meet the professional military education requirement is available.
Students Organizations and Activities
All Army ROTC students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, to include drill team, ranger challenge team, and color guard. Army ROTC students also have the opportunity to attend Airborne School, Air Assault School, Northern Warfare School, and Mountain Warfare School during the summer break.
Student Awards
- The Brooks Award | Named in memory of a student and contributor to Notre Dame Army ROTC program, a commemorative plaque and knife is presented annually to an outstanding member of the Irish Rangers.
- Commander's Award | A U.S. Army saber presented to the two Cadet Battalion Commanders in the Notre Dame Army ROTC program.
- The Dixon Award | Named in memory of an alumnus of the Notre Dame Army ROTC program, annually recognizes an outstanding senior who has exemplified highest professionalism, dedication, and service to the Fighting Irish Battalion.
- The Haley Award | Named in memory of an alumnus of the Notre Dame Army ROTC program, a wristwatch is presented annually to the Cadet who displays the Notre Dame Ethos of “God, Country, Notre Dame” and serves as a mentor for the junior Cadets in the program.
- George C. Marshall Award | An award given annually to the top Cadets in Cadet Command. Winners participate in a national seminar with some of the nation’s highest ranking leaders in Washington, D.C.
- The McKee Award | Named in honor of an alumnus of the Notre Dame Army ROTC program, a U.S. Army saber is presented annually to an outstanding member of the Army ROTC Club.
- The Jordan Exemplar Award | Named in honor of a contributor to Notre Dame Army ROTC program, a U.S. Army saber is presented each year to an outstanding member of the Fighting Irish Battalion who best exemplifies the qualities of scholarship, leadership, and piety.
Numerous other awards are presented annually by various local and national organizations to recognize excellence in academic achievement and military aptitude. Notre Dame Army ROTC Website