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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 Northern Illinois University and learning to become a leader will make your college experience even richer-and prepare you for the future. The Northern Illinois University Huskie ROTC Battalion has been providing quality leadership to the US Army (including the Illinois Army National Guard) for over forty years. We take pride in the success of our past and present Cadets, and are sure that our Cadets of the future will continue to uphold the high standards which have been established. NIU will continue to develop the leaders of tomorrow and the future remains bright for the Battalion and our Cadets.

10/26/2026

A little parade duty, a whole lot of Huskie pride (and one giant Mission balloon) 🎈🐾

Throwback to walking in the Homecoming parade two weeks ago!

10/07/2026

A look back at our AFT evaluation from earlier this month. Cadets brought high intensity to every lane, logging heavy reps on the hex bar, grinding through the sprint-drag-carry, and finishing strong on the two-mile course to establish our fall baseline.

Five events in the books:
• 3-Rep Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
• Hand-Release Push-Ups (HRP)
• Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
• Plank (PLK)
• 2-Mile Run (2MR)

Baselines are set, data is logged, and the training cycle keeps moving forward. Keep up the great work Huskies!

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10/06/2026

Solid first FTX as a full company with the Rolling Thunder Battalion. Bringing together NIU, Wheaton, and Olivet. Knocked out drill and ceremony, crushed the o-course, and somehow managed to find our points in the day and dark for night land nav (after a lot of red-lens flashlight checking).🥾🧭

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09/22/2026

Nothing like gym weights for center PT to start the session, ending with the classic ab gauntlet. If your core isn’t shaking by the flutter kicks, did you even PT?

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09/21/2026

“I’m up, he sees me, I’m down.” ⏱️🪖

From individual movement drills to bounding overwatch and reacting to contact, Huskie Company put in the tactical work out in Stevenson Woods for Lab 2. Senior cadets broke down the doctrine, MS3s sharpened their leadership, and underclassmen got down in the dirt to build squad-level muscle memory.

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09/10/2026

Today the Huskie Company completed a 9/11 Memorial Ruck to honor the lives lost and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who answered the call.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
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09/03/2026

Hands-on from day one. For our first lab of the semester, Cadets tackled multiple training stations—including EST marksmanship fundamentals, Color Guard procedures, and crossing the river on the one-rope bridge. The Battalion also spent time with Mission to highlight mission support operations.

Shoutout to all the students who stopped by our recruitment tent to learn more about ROTC and took on the rope bridge challenge across campus!

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09/02/2026

Starting the semester strong with our first company run through the nature route. Cadets brought high energy and solid teamwork to every mile, setting the standard for the training ahead.

Go huskies!🐾

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06/13/2026

Congratulations to Cadets Hasson, Branklin, Oh, Davenport, Mitchell, Bough, Lagina, Lagger, Miller, and VandenBroak on their commissioning as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army.

Through years of hard work, leadership, discipline, and dedication to the Huskie Battalion, these cadets have earned the privilege of becoming Army officers. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful for the impact they have made on our battalion. The Huskie Battalion looks forward to seeing all they will achieve as they begin the next chapter of their military careers.
Congratulations, Lieutenants!
Northern Illinois University Army ROTC

06/10/2026

Cadet Carlos Rojas was awarded a prestigious $25,000 Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship, one of only 13 awarded nationwide. Recognized for his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service, Carlos continues to excel as an ROTC cadet while pursuing a degree in Psychology with goals of supporting mental health awareness and helping others overcome challenges. We are proud of his hard work, dedication, and accomplishments both in and out of uniform.

Address

1050 Lucinda Avenue, Rm 110
DeKalb, IL
60115

Telephone

+18157527682

Website

http://www.chhs.niu.edu/militaryscience/

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