Jaguar Army ROTC Battalion at Augusta University

09/28/2026

Jaguar Battalion Cadets Celebrate Constitution Day

Several of our Augusta University Army ROTC cadets recently joined students, faculty, staff, and members of the community for Augusta University’s annual Constitution Day celebration.

Our cadets had the opportunity to participate in the reading of the United States Constitution, taking their place alongside members of the AU community in recognizing the document that provides the foundation for our nation’s government.

For future Army officers, understanding the Constitution carries special significance. The oath they will one day take is an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, making opportunities like this an important reminder of the responsibility that comes with serving and leading.

We are proud to see our Jaguar Battalion cadets engaged on campus and participating in events that connect leadership, service, and civic responsibility.

https://jagwire.augusta.edu/civic-literacy-front-and-center-at-constitution-day/

Interested in becoming part of the Jaguar Battalion?

Army ROTC gives Augusta University students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, compete for scholarships, participate in hands-on training, and work toward earning a commission as an Army officer.

You don’t have to know that the Army is your path before getting started. Come meet our cadets and cadre, learn about the program, and see what opportunities Army ROTC can offer during college and beyond.

Want to learn more? Contact the Jaguar Battalion:

📞 706-737-1643
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 Augusta University Military Science

Campus NewsCommunityDiscoverySocial Sciences Civic literacy front and center at Constitution Day Wil Petty3 min readSeptember 24, 2026 The United States Constitution recently took center stage at Augusta University, as AU affiliates and community members alike gathered to participate in civic engage...

09/11/2026

🗺️🐆 PLAN. COMMUNICATE. EXECUTE.

What’s one of the most important parts of a mission? PLANNING! That’s where OPORDs come in.

This week, the Jaguar Battalion focused on the “how to” of developing, briefing and most importantly UNDERSTANDING Operations Orders, learning how effective planning creates a shared understanding from the Platoon Leader all the way down to the grenadier. Cadets put those plans into action while also developing their tactical skills through LDA crossings.

A successful mission starts long before ex*****on. Learning how to analyze, plan, communicate, and lead ensures every cadet understands the mission and their role in accomplishing it.

Want to learn skills like these while developing your ability to plan, communicate, and lead? Join the Jaguar Battalion and start building the skills of an Army leader. 🐆🇺🇸 GO JAGS!

Learn more:
⁠https://www.augusta.edu/militaryscience/

09/11/2026

WARRIOR SKILLS ROUND ROBIN LAB, JAGUAR STYLE! 🐆🇺🇸

The Jaguar Battalion hit Science Field for a Warrior Skills Round Robin, building the tactical foundation our Cadets will need to succeed at Cadet Summer Training (CST)!

From grenades, CBRN, radios, Claymores, Care Under Fire, and TCCC, our Jaguars got hands-on training while sharpening their confidence, teamwork, and tactical knowledge. Every lane is another opportunity to learn, lead, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Train today. Lead tomorrow. GO JAGS!🐆💪

Want opportunities like this? Challenge yourself, lead from the front, and join the Jaguar Battalion!

Learn more: https://www.augusta.edu/militaryscience/

09/11/2026

🏋️ JAGUARS ARE BUILT TO LEAD AND TRAINED TO PERFORM. 🐆💪

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, our MSIII and Ranger Challenge Cadets hit the weight room with Augusta University’s Dr. Kohler, Professor of Weight Training, for a strength-focused PT session!

From building power to pushing limits, the Jaguars are putting in the work to become stronger athletes, stronger teammates, and stronger leaders.

Want opportunities like this? Challenge yourself, lead from the front, and join the Jaguar Battalion! 🐆🇺🇸

Learn more: https://www.augusta.edu/militaryscience/

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

The Jaguar Battalion pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger, and the service members and families whose lives were forever shaped by the events that followed.

For our cadets, September 11 is also a reminder of the meaning behind service, leadership, and the commitment to something greater than ourselves.

We also remember Major Stephen V. Long, an Augusta State University graduate and Army ROTC alumnus who was killed in the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. His legacy of service and sacrifice holds a special place in the history of our program and our university.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/04/2026

Jaguar Battalion Gives Back | Move-In 2026

Our cadets are not the only Jaguars who know how to put in the work.

During multiple Augusta University move-in days, Jaguar Battalion cadre and Mr. Kenneth Bradley rolled up their sleeves and helped welcome students and families to campus—moving belongings, supporting operations, and doing their part to make the start of the semester a little easier.

This year, Augusta University welcomed more than 12,600 students, including approximately 1,600 students living on campus. More than 450 volunteers supported move-in operations from Aug. 12–14, with the Department of Military Science among the campus groups answering the call.

Leadership is not just something we teach our cadets. It is something our cadre and staff demonstrate through service, teamwork, and showing up when our university community needs a hand.

Apparently, “other duties as assigned” sometimes means carrying boxes.

Thank you to our full cadre and Mr. Bradley for pulling their weight—literally—across multiple move-in days and helping welcome the newest members of Jaguar Nation.

Want to be part of a team that leads, serves, and gets involved? Come talk to us about Army ROTC and the Jaguar Battalion.

09/01/2026

What did you do this summer?

Our Jaguar Battalion cadets and alumni spent theirs doing some pretty incredible things.

From Hawaii to Washington State to Fort Knox, they trained with Army units, built leadership skills, and took part in experiences most people only hear about.

Did you blow anything up?
Did you fly in a Black Hawk?
Did you fire a tank?

Our cadets and alumni did.

Army ROTC is more than classes and PT. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, travel, train with Soldiers, explore Army career fields, and prepare to lead as an officer.

Want to do something like this next summer? Come talk to us.

Whether you are interested in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard, the Jaguar Battalion can help you explore your options while earning your college degree.

Train. Lead. Serve. Become part of the Jaguar Battalion.

09/01/2026

Cadet Training Spotlight | EOD at Joint Base Lewis-McChord JBLM
6th Brigade Army ROTC

Cadet Bullock is absolutely crushing it at Joint Base Lewis-McChord!

While training with the 707th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company, CDT Bullock has been getting hands-on experience with unexploded ordnance (UXO), explosives, EOD operations, and controlled demolitions.

This type of training gives cadets a firsthand look at the technical expertise, teamwork, discipline, and attention to detail required in the EOD community. It is also another opportunity for CDT Bullock to learn directly from Soldiers in an operational Army unit and see how leadership is applied in the field.

And yes—there has been some blowing stuff up.

If you see CDT Bullock running, you might want to start running too.

Experiences like this are what make Army ROTC more than a classroom experience. Cadets have opportunities to train with Army units, explore different career fields, build confidence, and prepare for the responsibilities they will take on as future officers.

Interested in becoming part of the Jaguar Battalion?
Army ROTC at Augusta University allows students to earn their degree while developing leadership skills, participating in hands-on military training, competing for scholarships, and preparing to commission as an officer in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Train. Lead. Serve. Become part of the Jaguar Battalion.

09/01/2026

Cadet Training Spotlight | Field Artillery Experience in Hawaii

During training with the 25th Infantry Division’s DIVARTY, 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, CDT McNatt gained firsthand experience with the responsibilities of Field Artillery leaders and how artillery platoons and batteries operate.

Throughout the experience, CDT McNatt learned the roles of the Platoon Leader, Fire Direction Officer (FDO), and Fire Support Officer (FSO) and how each position contributes to the mission. CDT McNatt also observed howitzer sections conduct Dry Fire Certifications (Table V) and Live Fire Qualifications (Table VI), attended a change of command ceremony, and learned how Army property transfers and other administrative actions are handled.

This training provided valuable insight into the responsibilities of newly commissioned Field Artillery officers, how howitzer crews train and qualify to fire, and the administrative processes required to keep Army organizations operating effectively.

Experiences like this give Army ROTC cadets an opportunity to see Army leadership in action, learn directly from Soldiers and officers in operational units, and better understand the responsibilities they will assume after commissioning.

Interested in becoming part of the Jaguar Battalion?
Army ROTC at Augusta University allows students to earn their degree while developing leadership skills, participating in hands-on military training, competing for scholarships, and preparing to commission as an officer in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Train. Lead. Serve. Become part of the Jaguar Battalion.