Combine a world-class education with world-class leadership training at Johns Hopkins Army ROTC.

Take advantage of the opportunities offered by the JHU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Enhance your confidence, problem solving ability, and leadership skills. You can enroll in Johns Hopkins Army ROTC during your first two years of college without any service commitment.

Our program is rooted in history and places an emphasis on excellence. No matter your academic interests or career goals, the Blue Jay Battalion wants to help you explore them. The leadership skills you develop here will set you up for success anywhere life takes you!

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Cadet of the Month!

For October 2024 Cadet Harrison has been recognized as the Blue Jay Battalion Cadet of the Month! Cadet Harrison is a Military Science (MS) 1 and Mechanical Engineering Major attending UMBC. He was highlighted this month for his performance and...

9/11 Workout with the Governor

This morning Cadets and Cadre from our Battalion went on a 5-mile ruck with Governor Wes Moore in remembrance of those affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks. “During the workout, Governor Moore recalled stories from his time in service...

Cadet Peter’s Summer Recap

Cadet Cole Peters was selected for an internship with the Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Center (NSERC)! Below is a little bit about his experience. “After camp, I spent a month working in the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute, exploring the...