Since 1957, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has undergone an amazing transformation, from a dusty outpost on the south edge of town to a thriving urban research institution. Along the way, thanks to its innovative frontier spirit, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has kept pace with one of the country’s fastest-growing and most enterprising cities.
The Army ROTC program at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is proud of its history and is one of the best ROTC programs in the western United States. The program trains leadership and other essential skills necessary for students to learn how to lead today’s soldiers.
The program is run by Army officers and noncommissioned officers with a wealth of experience.
JOIN 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'S ARMY ROTC CADET BATTALION
Schedule an Appointment
Contact the recruiting team at 702-895-5127 or email us at armyrotc@unlv.edu to set up an appointment to learn more about the ROTC program and to confirm enrollment eligibility.
Visit Us
Stop by CDC 03 and ask to speak to the Recruiting Operations Officer.
The History of Army ROTC at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
First established in 1980, then re-established in 1998 as a satellite program attached to UNR, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ AROTC Blackjack Battalion is a part of the rich community and history of the Las Vegas Valley. After the tragic events of 9/11, the program saw an increase in enrollment. Starting in Fall 2025, the Blackjack Battalion is becoming its own, independent-standing program. Cadets have the chance to compete for scholarships and life-changing opportunities in order to improve themselves as individuals and officers in the United States Army. The Blackjack Battalion is one of two AROTC programs offered in the state of Nevada. Thanks to the efforts of past and current cadre and staff—with special thanks to MAJ (ret) Ross Bryant, executive director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Military and Veterans Services—the Blackjack Battalion has contributed commissioned officers to the Nevada National Guard, the Army Reserve, and the Active Duty component of the Army for years.