Current Cadets

The Johns Hopkins Army ROTC battalion after conducting physical training.

Day-to-day resources for the Blue Jay Battalion can be found on the cadet portal. Events, orientation, and other key information for brand new cadets will be listed on this page. 

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New Cadet Orientation 

New Cadet Orientation dates are at the end of August and end of January (as required). Events include field and weapon familiarization, leadership reaction training, and more. For more information contact SFC Brandon Rutherford- [email protected]

Battalion Dining In 

The Blue Jay Battalion holds a winter dining in event to celebrate the espirit de corps in the unit and welcome in the end of the semester and winter break. 

Spring Awards Banquet 

The Spring Awards Banquet is our culminating spring ceremony to recognize cadet accomplishment and celebrate the old and new cadet chain of command. 

Commissioning Ceremony 

Each spring cadets are commissioned into the United States Army. Families, friends, University Presidents and other distinguished guests take part in the commissioning as well as the ceremonial “First Salute” tradition.  

Spring 2023 Commissioning at the Glass Pavilion