Bison News

IU Hosts German Armed Forces Badge

On 22 February 2009, for the third year in a row, IU Army ROTC hosted qualification for the Greman Armed Forces Badge of Military Proficiency — a foreign military award that can be worn on the dress green (Class A) uniform for the rest of a soldier's military career.

Ranger Challenge Teams Take First Place in 2008

Ranger Challenge is Army ROTC's varsity sport, with competitors earning an IU Varsity Athletic Letter. The competition focuses on the basic infantry skills, with squad-sized teams competing against other schools in rifle marksmanship, constructing a rope-bridge, patrolling, assembly and disassembly of the M16A2, the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation, and a 10K road march.

For the third year in a row, IU Army ROTC finishes first in the 9th Brigade competition, winning both the 9-Man and 5-Man team divisions. » learn more

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IU Named Top Program in Nation

27 June, 2008: Indiana University received the 2007 Cadet Command OFPA Outstanding Army ROTC Unit from US Army Cadet Command. Read the Indiana Daily Student Press Release.

IU ranked #4 in Nation for 2007

Indiana University Army ROTC achieves 62% (13/21) Overall 'E' Rating at the 2007 Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) and 100% pass-rate.

Read the Indiana Daily Student News Release.