Cadet Command (Army ROTC) UD

**Military Unit: Cadet Command (Army ROTC), University of Delaware** The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of Delaware, known as the "Blue Hen Battalion," traces its origins to 1918, when military training was first established on campus in response to World War I. The unit became formally affiliated with the U.S. Army Cadet Command in 1986, following the nationwide reorganization of ROTC programs. Over the decades, the Blue Hen Battalion has trained and commissioned hundreds of Army officers, supporting both national defense and community leadership. The unit continues to be recognized for its excellence in leadership development, academic achievement, and commitment to service.