First to lead. Second to none.

Empower yourself and others. Rise to a higher purpose. Be part of something bigger.

When you join the Capital Warrior Battalion at IU Indianapolis, you aspire to high standards of excellence in all that you do. As you progress through the program, your pride soars and your sense of purpose solidifies. You grow as a capable leader equipped with skills that will earn you respect, cooperation, and success in your future chosen career.

Your life of adventure in the U.S. Army begins here.

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25% of 2017 graduates were recognized as distinguished military graduates

50%Of Contracted Cadets Finished with a 3.5 or Higher GPA Last Semester

40Over 40 ROTC Scholarships Awarded Last School Year

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[In the IU Indianapolis ROTC program,] you share challenging and tough workloads with fellow soldiers and cadets, guiding you and helping you at every turn. The program also afforded me the opportunity to study Russian language for three summers. One of the summers was spent learning Russian at Moscow University, Russia, which was an unforgettable experience.

2 LT Miles Downing, 2017 ROTC Grad