A Proud History-A Bright Future
The Eastern Illinois University ROTC Battalion has been proud to help
develop the leaders of tomorrow.
Commissioned Second Lieutenants to date.
The Panther Battalions has commissioned over 327 Second Lieutenants into the US Army over the last 26 years. Of the 16 branches offered to cadets, Infantry has been the most popular with our alumni with over 60 branched. Armor and Signal Corps tie for the second most popular with almost 30 each and Field Artillery not too far behind them.
Military History
Our Cadets display a strong appreciation for the history of the United States military with academic courses and hands on experiences. The Panther Battalion has sponsored trips to military museums, Army posts, and battlefields. Also, the department pairs with the Eastern Illinois University History Department to offer a Military History course for credit to cadets and students alike. During their senior year, cadets will participate in a Battle Analysis as part of their Military Science class, where they break down a specific battle to show strategy, goals, and actions.
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