PULLMAN – The Army ROTC will commission two cadets into active duty during the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony noon-2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, in the Lewis Alumni Center.
The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) commissioning ceremony dates back to 1916 when the Corps was formed during World War I. There are three rites of passage involved in the ceremony; the Oath of Office, Pinning, and First salute. Each commissioning Cadet participates in the rites before being officially recognized as an Officer and Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.
Being commissioned as an Army Officer is the culmination of two, three, or four years of ROTC participation. Newly commissioned officers are assigned duties as Platoon Leaders and are responsible for providing leadership and guidance to enlisted soldiers. There are three different components that commissioned officers can serve in; Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard. Most officers will initially serve in an active duty status upon commissioning and will have the option of transferring to the Reserves or National Guard upon completion of their initial four-year obligation.
For more information please contact Battalion Executive Officer Mark A. Hopkins at (509) 335-7394/2251 or visit https://rotc.wsu.edu
