Welcome to the HILLTOPPER Battalion Army ROTC home page! Thanks for the chance to tell you about Army ROTC and the GREAT HILLTOPPER Battalion! For the last 70 years Army ROTC at Western Kentucky University has transformed hundreds of students into Army, local and national leaders. If you are looking for an organization that provides adventure, world class leadership training, an extraordinary physical training program, FULL academic support (pay tuition), PAY you for joining and guarantee a career in one of the most respected professions in America, Army ROTC is for you. If you want to give back something to this GREAT Nation, please contact us and we can help you reach your dreams! You can come out and take our starter classes WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION (paint ball, rappelling, get in shape for spring break)!
Again, thanks for visiting our page and feel free to contact us to help you reach your career goals!

MARK POWELL
Lieutenant Colonel USA
Professor of Military Science and Leadership

"Western Kentucky University is proud of its Army ROTC program. ROTC at Western shares with the University a rich history and a tradition of excellence. Leadership, academic performance, and self-discipline are the traits most often exhibited by Western students who participate in ROTC. These students set a high standard for the Western student body."

- Dr. Gary A. Ransdell, President of Western Kentucky University