ARMY ROTC:
West Virginia University

Mountaineer Battalion




	Army ROTC trains Cadets to fine tune their skills which will enhance your military and civilian careers to be on target.

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The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That's why we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.

		Major Daniel Rice Battalion Commander/Professor of Military Science Responsible for the supervision and mission accomplishment of WVU Mountaineer BN, academic/division chairperson, MSIV Chief Instructor Graduated from the University of Georgia as a Distinguished Military Graduate and branched Aviation in 1995. Assignments: Fort Rucker, AL; 18th Aviation Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Rucker, AL; 101st Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, KY; 78th Aviation Battalion, Camp Zama, Japan; Fort Leavenworth, KS; Fort Riley, KS; 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army Airfield, GA; West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Deployments: Bosnia x 2; Honduras; Iraq x 2; Republic of the Philippines; Afghanistan; Pakistan Badges and Awards: Combat Action Badge; Senior Aviator’s Badge; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge; Bronze Star (2xOLC); Meritorious Service Medal (1xOLC); Air Medal (with V device and numeral 2); Army Commendation Medal (3x OLC); Army Achievement Medal (3xOLC); Humanitarian Service Medal (2); Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Global War on Terror; Overseas (4); Armed Forces Expeditionary and Service Medal; National Defense; NATO campaign/service ribbons; Bronze Award of the Honorable Order of Saint Michael for outstanding contribution to the Army Aviation community. Education: BA Criminal Justice, University of Georgia; MS Continuing Education, Kansas State University; Command General Staff College; Advanced Military Advisor Training Family: Married to Rhonda with one son, Evan.
		MSG Donald Ferguson Battalion Sergeant Major, Chief Military Science Instructor Serves as senior enlisted military advisor for the WVU Mountaineer Battalion, responsible for field and drill competencies within the corps of cadets, MSII and MSIII Instructor. Assignments: 24th Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA; 25 Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI; 18th Field artillery BDE, Fort Bragg, NC; 82d Airborne, Fort Bragg, NC; Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion; 18th FIRES BDE, Fort Bragg, NC; West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Deployments: Operation Restore Hope (Somalia 1993-1994); Operation Southern Watch (Kuwait 1999); Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006); Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2008-2009) Badges and Awards: Bronze Star Medal (2); Meritorious Service Medal (1); Army Commendation Medal (7); Army Achievement Medal (9); Good Conduct Medal (6); National Defense Service Medal (with star); Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with star); Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with star); Iraqi Campaign Medal (with 2 stars); Global War on Terror Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (with numeral 3); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Ribbon (with numeral 3); UN Medal; NATO Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Senior Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge; Pathfinder Badge; Combat Action Badge; Army Recruiter Badge (Gold with 3 Star Sapphires); Canadian Parachutist Badge; Polish Parachutist Badge; German Parachutist Badge. MSG (P) Ferguson is also a member of the Honorable Order of St. Barbara as well as the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography; Master of Science in International Relations; PLDC; BNCOC; ANCOC; Army Recruiter Course; First Sergeants Course; Airborne; Air Assault; Pathfinder; Jumpmaster Course and is currently a student in USASMA Course Class 37 (NR) Family: Married to Ellen Davis with three children, Brian, Donald III, and Hailey
		CPT Joe Perella Recruiting Operations Officer and Battalion Executive Officer Coordinator for recruiting and retention programs, Battalion Executive Officer
		MSG John Feiler Battalion S3/Senior Military Science Instructor Responsible for training and operations of the WVU Mountaineer Battalion, MSIII Chief Instructor.
		Mr. Grant Boudreau APMS MSIII Instructor
		Mr. Michael Nastari APMS MSI Instructor
		Mr. Evan Dale APMS MSII Instructor
		Ms. Andrea Brown Human Resources Assistant Specialist in all aspects of administrative issues, assisting and advising the Professor of Military Science in completing all Cadet actions
		Mr. Rodney Moats Supply Technician Initiates, plans, and executes the ROTC supply program, serves as the accountable property officer
		Ms. Amy Miller Administrative Associate Liaison between the University and Army ROTC
		Ms. Charlotte Marbury Administrative Secretary Plans and coordinates all special events such as commissioning and award ceremonies. Also works closely with the potential Cadets in scheduling physicals and follow-up appointments
		Ms. Cynthia Siegman Administrative Technician Assists with prospective Cadets to prepare for contracting and supports administrative issues for all Cadre.