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Mission
St. John’s University Army ROTC (Red Storm Battalion) partners with colleges and universities across New York City and Long Island to recruit students to educate, train, and retain Cadets in order to commission Second Lieutenants of character for the Total Army.
St. John's University Army ROTC partners with JROTC high school programs in Queens and Brooklyn, New York to develop better citizens of character and educate them on the benefits of service for a lifetime of commitment and service to the nation.
St.John's University ROTC
ROTC started at St. John's in the fall of 1968 when Lt. Col. Michael Caponegro and several assistants, who were all veterans of either the Korean or Vietnam wars, began administering Military Science courses to students interested in earning a commission as an Army Officer.
When asked about the program being established at St. John’s, Col. Caponegro said, “I’ve been on several college campuses in several capacities, but I have never seen such excellent support. I think the program will go very well”. Col. Caponegro could not be more right, as over 50 years later our ROTC program has produced hundreds of Army Officers who have served their alma mater and their nation proudly, a tradition that will continue for many years to come.
The Red Storm Battalion Army ROTC offers a comprehensive leadership development program to college students pursuing a degree in New York City. Our mission is to provide the necessary training and education to equip future officers with the skills required to lead in the United States Army.
Cadets in our program have the opportunity to earn an ROTC scholarship paying up to 100% tuition. In addition, St. John’s is one of the few schools in the country to offer a housing grant, completely covering your rooming costs. Cadets are also eligible to pursue a military leadership minor.
Upon successful completion of the program, they will be commissioned in the United States Army. Our graduates may choose to serve on full-time active duty or serve part-time in the National Guard or Army Reserves by committing to one weekend a month and two weeks during the summer.
In 2019, St John's ROTC commissioned the 7th ranked Cadet in the nation.
In 2020, St John's ROTC commissioned the 3rd ranked Cadet in the nation.
ROTC Recruiting Officer
Mr. James Johnson
Email: enroll.stjrotc@gmail.com or: johnsoj5@stjohns.edu
Call: 718.990.2745 or 718.954.4080