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Students at George Mason and University of Mary Washington can enroll in ROTC as they would any other class.

George Mason University's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, the Patriot Battalion, is located in the heart of Northern Virginia with close proximity to Washington D.C. GMU ROTC Cadets are afforded the full benefit of being a student at Virginia's largest university with the many educational and occupational opportunities in the area while also gaining an insight to military culture and life. If a cadet has the interest to serve in the United States Army and meet the requirements for military duty, he or she can continue training to become an Officer in the United States Army. The Patriot Battalion stands as one of the most viable Senior ROTC Battalions in the Eastern Region, with distinguished achievements in Advance Camp performance, recruiting, retention, and successful commissioning of 2nd Lieutenants. First and second year Cadets receive introductory lessons on leadership development and organization, critical in any workplace environment. Third year Cadets then put their lessons into practice by leading and facilitating ROTC training events. Fourth year Cadets utilize their knowledge to plan and coordinate the training, physical fitness, and well-being of the Battalion. The daily life of a Cadet consists of PT (physical training) three days a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Cadets then have ROTC classes throughout the week with a Lab on Thursday for field and additional training. Each fall and spring semester, the Battalion conducts a weekend Field Training Exercise to put Cadets in a field environment and test their training. Interested Cadets may join some of Battalion clubs, such as Ranger Challenge, Drill Team, and Color Guard, all of which are helpful for increasing camaraderie. Cadets who apply themselves have the opportunity to attend summer training programs and schools such as Air Assault, Airborne, and CULP (Cultural Understanding and Language Program), a program that sends Cadets to foreign countries for an immersive cultural learning experience.

10/28/2026

For PT, the Patriot Battalion took on the Combat Water Survival Test (CWST)! 💪🏽

Cadets were challenged through a series of events designed to test their water survival skills:

* 2-minute water tread
* 15m r***e swim
* 3m r***e jump
* Gear drop
* Two-stroke swim
* Improvised life jacket using OCP bottoms

CWST pushed cadets to stay focused, adapt, and work through each challenge. Trust your training and keep pushing forward.

Interested in joining Army ROTC at George Mason University? Visit arotc.gmu.edu to learn more about the program or reach out with any questions!

10/27/2026

FIVE MILES. ONE GOAL. EARN YOUR OPPORTUNITY!

Five miles of determination, endurance, and grit! 💪

Throughout multiple days, different groups of Patriot Battalion's non-contracted Cadets stepped up to take on the 5-Mile Run, competing for opportunities to contract and attend Army schools.

From the first stride to the finish line, these Cadets showed that opportunities are earned through discipline, resilience, and perseverance.

Congratulations to all our Cadets who accepted the challenge and gave their best effort!

PATRIOTS LEAD THE WAY!

10/23/2026

⛳️ GMU Army ROTC cadets participated in the AUSA Golf Tournament, building connections, strengthening teamwork, and representing our program with pride. An excellent opportunity to connect with the community! 🇺🇸

10/21/2026

SWIM PT

Patriot Battalion took to the pool for swim PT, challenging Cadets to build water confidence, endurance, and resilience.

Treading Water Competition:

CDT Michael Mahler - 8:30

Great work by all our Cadets for their effort and determination throughout the training.

PATRIOTS LEAD THE WAY!

10/19/2026

Our MSIIIs focused on squad-level OPORD planning and briefings, strengthening their leadership and decision-making skills. Meanwhile, our MSI/II cadets practiced squad tactics, building teamwork and tactical skills.

Lead. Train. Fight. 💪🇺🇸

10/17/2026

Lab 8! 💚💛

Our MSIIIs focused on platoon-level Operations Orders (OPORDs), strengthening their planning and briefing skills, while our MSI/MIIs were introduced to terrain models, learning how to visualize terrain and plan tactical operations.

Building future leaders, one lab at a time! 💪🇺🇸

10/11/2026

ARMY TEN-MILER 2026🏅

Ten miles. One mission. A shared commitment to excellence!

This morning, Patriot Battalion Cadets, Cadre, and friends joined thousands of runners in our nation's capital for the 42nd Annual Army Ten-Miler! 🏃‍♂️

More than just a race, this event brought together the Army community in a celebration of physical fitness, resilience, camaraderie, and the spirit of service. Proud of everyone who represented George Mason Army ROTC and took on the challenge.

PATRIOTS LEAD THE WAY!

10/07/2026

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10/05/2026

During lab, our MSIIIs took on the EDGE Course tower! This was a great opportunity for cadets to challenge themselves, build confidence, and encourage one another while strengthening teamwork and trust.

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Fairfax, VA
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://arotc.gmu.edu/

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