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Boston University Is Proud to Offer All Three ROTC Programs to Its Students.

History of ROTC at Boston University

Army

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps was originally established at Boston University in 1919. After a withdrawal from campus in 1970 associated with the campus turbulence of the late 1960’s, the Army re-established its ROTC detachment during the 1980-1981 academic year. Army ROTC officers have served with distinction in all the conflicts since World War I.

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Navy

The US Navy established a Naval ROTC program at BU in the fall of 1982. Since that time the unit has continuously prepared midshipmen for commissioning in the US Navy or the Marine Corps. Since opening their doors, BU NROTC has commissioned more than 600 Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants into active service in the U.S. military.

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Air Force

US Air Force ROTC operated at BU from 1950 to 1970. It was re-established (concurrently with the restoration of Army ROTC) in the 1980-1981 academic year. The Flying Tiger Wing has continued since that time to prepare officers for the Air Force. Three graduates have attained general officer rank.

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Contact ROTC

Army ROTC
617-353-4025
128 Bay State Road, Boston, MA

Navy and Marine Corps ROTC
617-353-4232
116 Bay State Road, Boston, MA

Air Force ROTC
617-353-4705
118 Bay State Road, Boston, MA

For Parents & Counselors

The ROTC program at Boston University prepares young men and women for highly demanding, responsible service in the armed forces of the United States. BU’s ROTC programs offer students who enroll as cadets and midshipmen attractive scholarship support.

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Links & Resources

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BU Air Force ROTC Instagram
BU Army ROTC Instagram
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Executive Offices

Division of Military Education | Office of the President | One Silber Way, Boston MA 02215