Wright State University Army ROTC

Proud to spotlight Wright State’s Calamityville facility, where we develop confident, capable, and committed future Army leaders right here in Raider Country.

Our Cadets gain access to Wright State’s unique training facilities like Calamityville that strengthen their skills and prepare them for success at Advanced Camp and beyond. These tools create hands on, high impact training that sets our Cadets apart.

Check out this short video to see what Wright State ROTC is all about:
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If you’re looking for a challenge, a purpose, and a pathway to leadership, Wright State Army ROTC is ready for you.

Lead the Way!

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Are you looking for a way to pay for college, build an impressive resume, and gain unparalleled leadership experience? 🎓

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) with Wright State University Army ROTC allows you to do exactly that. Through the SMP, students can serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve WHILE simultaneously participating in the Raider Army ROTC program!

It is the ultimate way to get a head start on your military career while enjoying a traditional college experience here at Wright State.

Here are the top reasons to consider the SMP route:

Maximize Financial Aid 💵 - Stack your Guard/Reserve tuition assistance, drill pay, GI Bill, and ROTC stipend to significantly reduce or eliminate college debt.

Unmatched Experience 🛠️ - Drill with a local unit once a month, shadowing real Army Officers and learning how to lead before you even graduate.

Time in Service 📈 - Start the clock on your military career now! You accrue Time in Service (TIS) for pay and retirement while completing your degree.

Non-Deployable Status 🛡️ - Focus on your studies. SMP Cadets are in a non-deployable status while completing their degree and ROTC requirements.

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a commissioned officer?

Send us a Message right here on Facebook, tag a student (or parent!) who needs to see this, or reach out to our Scholarship and Enrollment Advisor today (email [email protected]) to learn more about joining the Raider Company!

We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage. ~Theodore Roosevelt

This and every , we honor and remember the men and women to gave their lives in service to our country.

Ready to Lead & Heal? Enroll in Army ROTC + Nursing at Wright State!

Why this is your perfect path

• ROTC Nursing Scholarship: Covers tuition/fees or up to $12,000 for room and board, $1,200 yearly books, NCLEX study guide and test reimbursement, plus a monthly stipend of $420

• A Center of Excellence for Nursing: U.S. Army-designated Wright State program. Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) hands on clinical training at an Army Hospital.

• Build leadership, discipline, & career readiness both as a nurse and future Army Officer.

Next Steps

1. Contact the Raider Company Enrollment and Scholarship Advisor at 937 775 2581 or [email protected] for personalized enrollment guidance.

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The belt is back where it belongs—2nd Squad! 4th squad had a good run (not really). 😂🏆

Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah, 42, Chesapeake, Va, the professor of military science at Old Dominion University was killed during a shooting incident on March 12, 2026.
Lt. Col. Shah leaves behind a spouse and child. He was a native of Virginia, and graduate of Old Dominion University’s Army ROTC program.
Lt. Col. Shah enlisted into the Army in 2003 as an Aviation Operations Specialist. While enlisted, he obtained the rank of Sergeant before transitioning to Army ROTC at Old Dominion University. Upon completing his enlisted service, which included service in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserve, and Virginia Army National Guard, he graduated from Old Dominion University in 2007.
He last served as the Brigade S3 in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA. Before Brigade S3, he served as the Squadron S3 in the 3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron overseeing modernization efforts for Attack Helicopters. Lt. Col. Shah’s command time exceeds 36 months which included a command in A/1-3 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, A/3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, and B/603 Aviation Support Battalion. His service assignments included the 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, United States Forces-Iraq, and 3rd Infantry Division.
Lt. Col. Shah’s individual awards include the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. In addition, he has the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal and numerous campaign and unit awards.
Cadet Command stands united with our cadets, cadre, and staff as we grieve this loss and honor his legacy.
All questions related to this incident should be directed to the FBI as the lead investigating agency.

Our Army ROTC program teamed up with the University of Dayton this year for Ranger Challenge — proving that when programs come together, so does success. Competing side by side, pushing limits, and representing something bigger than ourselves, we placed 4th out of 36 teams.
One team. One mission. One standard.
Ranger Challenge complete. 🪖💪