Oregon State University Army ROTC | |
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Active | 1873–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | US Army |
Type | Reserve Officers' Training Corps |
Size | Battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Corvallis, Oregon |
Nickname(s) | The West Point of the West |
Motto(s) | Fortitude and Courage |
Colors | Orange and black |
Mascot(s) | Oregon State Beavers |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | General Ulysses G. McAlexander |
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Oregon State University Army ROTC is an ROTC Battalion assigned to Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Its mission is to train Cadets in basic military leadership and commission them as 2nd Lieutenants upon the completion of a bachelor's degree. Founded in 1873, the ROTC Battalion has continued to serve the nation and US Army Cadet Command and was given the nickname, "The West Point of the West" after it produced more commissioned officers than any other ROTC Battalion in the USA during World War II.[1]