The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences - Connecting the West with the World and Faculty with Students

Department of Military Science

"It's How Students Become Leaders. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers´ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and can be a part of your college curriculum."

Being a student at The University of Montana and learning to become a leader will make your college experience even richer—and prepare you for the future.

Students First, Cadets Second, Successful Always

Interested in finding out what other Cadets think of the University of Montana ROTC Battalion? Here's where you can learn about the ROTC experience from motivated students just like you.

Cadet Nicholas Gebhardt Cadet Battalion Commander

I was born and raised in Eastern Montana and grew up enjoying the outdoors. Camping, hunting, and shooting rifles were my priorities throughout high school and they continue to remain that way. I joined the Army after graduating from high school and was assigned to a unit in Germany after I completed basic combat training and my advanced individual training. I was deployed to Bosnia in support of the peace keeping effort while serving with the 1st Armored Division. I was then stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky where I completed Air Assault School. I have served in the National Guard since early 2002 and have been deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I am in my last year of college working on my major in Wildlife Biology. I plan to use my degree and military training to obtain a job working for the federal government.

Cadet Ben Ravitz Battalion Executive Officer

I was born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and shortly thereafter moved to Des Moines, Iowa where I would remain until graduation from high school. After graduating from Valley High, I attended the University of Iowa and studied anthropology and psychology along with being a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. After receiving a bachelor´s degree I enlisted in the United States Army as a chemical operations specialist, and spent six months in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After one month at Fort Irwin, California I moved to Missoula, Montana to pursue a Master´s degree in geography. I enjoy reading textbooks and watching " Knows Best" on VH1.

Cadet Nicole Clark Battalion Operations Officer (S-3)

I am from Great Falls, Montana. I am an SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program) ROTC Cadet and a member of the 823rd TC Detachment with whom I deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004. I am a History Major and hope to be on Active Duty after Commissioning. I enjoy all Montana has to offer including spending time at my cabin, 4-wheeling, hiking, horseback riding and hunting.