For more than 50 years, Appalachian State University's Army ROTC has developed leaders of character for the United States Army. Through a program that builds confidence, discipline, and resilience, you’ll be challenged to Be All You Can Be—becoming not only Army Strong, but Mountaineer Strong.

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Leadership Excellence!

The United States Army Cadet Command George C. Marshall Award is the highest recognition presented to an Army ROTC cadet for leadership, aca...

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Ranger Challenge 2026

A strong performance at the Ranger Challenge Competition!  The Fourth ROTC Brigade’s Ranger Challenge occurred this last weekend on Fort Picket...

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Commando Qualification Course (CQC) 2026

Over the mountain, and onto the objective. The Appalachian Commandos spent the Valentine's Weekend training on their annual bivouac. The 26 members pa...

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