The
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ROTC program is among several in
Wisconsin honored for overall excellence by the 3rd Army ROTC
Brigade.
The
Northwoods Battalion, which includes UW-Stevens Point and partner ROTC programs
at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire, was named the 2015 Overall Top
Program for its logistics, administration, recruiting and retention and
operations. The battalion also won Best in the Brigade in the recruiting and
retention category.
It is
the first time in history that the battalion has won the overall award. It
competes against 42 ROTC programs that stretch from northern Michigan to southern
Missouri.
“I
can’t begin to tell you what an honor it is to receive this award,” said Lt.
Col. Gary Thompson, professor of military science at UW-Stevens Point. “We have
an amazing team, and this is validation of their efforts.”
While
the logistics, administration and recruiting and retention categories rate the
program’s administration, the operations category assesses student cadets’
grade point average, physical fitness and leadership as measured by their
placement on the nationwide Order of Merit List.
All
five of the UW-Stevens Point ROTC senior cadets seeking active duty were
selected to serve as lieutenants in the U.S. Army after their May 2016
graduation. Three of the university’s cadets were named Distinguished Military
Graduates for being in the top 20 percent of cadets nationwide based on high scholarship, evidence of
high moral character, military aptitude and demonstrated leadership ability.
UW-Stevens
Point has been on Victory Media’s list of Military Friendly Schools for the
past six years. The recognition is based on the university’s support and
academic program offerings for veterans and on feedback from student veterans.
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