Fighting Mules Battalion, UCM Army ROTC

Fighting Mules Battalion, UCM Army ROTC Information on UCM ROTC

Our vision is to be one of the Nation's premier ROTC programs by continuing to develop adaptive warrior leaders that we are all confident in their ability to lead our most treasured commodity - the US Army Soldier. To accomplish this we must continue to: develop leaders of character by providing Cadets with quality education, training, counseling, and mentoring; sustain and improve the program's e

xcellence by exceeding our contracting mission and exceeding or meeting our commissioning mission; recruit quality and retain the best Cadets; and empower our Cadets through meaningful participation in the conduct of the battalion's operations.

Congratulations to the US Army’s newest second lieutenants. 2LT Caruthers, 2LT Claire, 2LT Crouse, 2LT Stivers, 2LT Satt...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to the US Army’s newest second lieutenants. 2LT Caruthers, 2LT Claire, 2LT Crouse, 2LT Stivers, 2LT Satterfield, 2LT Stovall, 2LT Taylor, and 2LT Vaupel.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Colin Caruthers on being highlighted by the University of Central Missouri.

Cadet Caruthers is a UCM senior and construction management major who spent his final year applying his coursework as a field management intern with Centric during the renovation of UCM’s Humphreys Building.

We are proud to recognize Cadet Caruthers for representing the Fighting Mules Battalion both in and out of uniform.

Congratulations to our Fighting Mules Battalion Cadets who competed for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge!The GA...
05/01/2026

Congratulations to our Fighting Mules Battalion Cadets who competed for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge!

The GAFPB challenged our Cadets physically and mentally through a series of demanding events that test fitness, marksmanship, and military skill. We are proud of everyone who represented FMB and took on this unique military challenge.

04/24/2026

Fighting Mules Battalion closed out the semester strong with our final Army Fitness Test. Cadets gave their best effort and pushed through each event.

Photos from JFTX. A weekend full of training, teamwork, and leadership alongside cadets from across the region. Pon...
04/22/2026

Photos from JFTX. A weekend full of training, teamwork, and leadership alongside cadets from across the region.

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Senior Spotlight: Cadet Xavier Upton ⭐️Cadet Upton is majoring in Business Management with a minor in Military Science. ...
04/16/2026

Senior Spotlight: Cadet Xavier Upton ⭐️

Cadet Upton is majoring in Business Management with a minor in Military Science. Originally from Junction City, Kansas, he plans to commission Active Duty Aviation after graduation.

Cadet Upton currently serves as an 11B Infantryman in the Missouri National Guard. Outside of ROTC, he enjoys lifting weights, golfing, and spending time with his family and partner.

His favorite ROTC memory is simply building lifelong friendships with his peers.

04/07/2026

Tactical labs are where classroom knowledge turns into real-world application. Over the past few weeks, our cadets have been sharpening the skills they will need for FTX, Cadet Summer Training, and future Army leadership roles. Every lab is a chance to build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and prepare for success in the field.

Senior Spotlight: Cadet Gabriella Vaupel ⭐️Cadet Vaupel is majoring in English Literature with a minor in Military Scien...
04/07/2026

Senior Spotlight: Cadet Gabriella Vaupel ⭐️

Cadet Vaupel is majoring in English Literature with a minor in Military Science, and she is from Montreal, Missouri. After college, she plans to travel, enjoy life with her partner and cats, and continue her education in the near future.

In the military, Gabriella is currently serving in the National Guard and will be commissioning into Active Duty Medical Services this May. During her ROTC experience, she has appreciated the mentorship from cadre and the opportunities that helped her grow. Some of her favorite memories include competing in challenges and building strong friendships with Sydni and Madelyn, making her time in the Fighting Mules Battalion truly unforgettable.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, cadets from the UCM Fighting Mules Battalion competed in the Bataan Memorial Death March at...
04/02/2026

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, cadets from the UCM Fighting Mules Battalion competed in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The event serves to honor the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of the service members who endured the original march. Congratulations to Cadets Labbe, Stout, May, Gardner, FitzPatrick, Crowder, and Thierbach for representing UCM Army ROTC with professionalism and resilience.

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Humphreys 101
Warrensburg, MO
64093

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16605434863

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