WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) announced that the Department of the Army reversed its decision to close ETSU’s ROTC program and instead would be putting the program on a two-year probation, allowing the program to remain open. During the probationary period, as long as the program commissions fifteen officers in a three, five or ten year average, they will remain open.
Since the Army’s initial announcement, Congressman Roe and Senators Alexander and Corker have worked together to reverse the decision. Roe released the following statement on the announcement:
“ETSU’s ROTC program is highly valued by both the university and the community, and I am proud we were able to work to reverse this decision. Since we first learned that the Army’s Cadet Command was reviewing ETSU’s ROTC program, I have been working with President Noland to prevent a possible closure of this excellent program. ETSU is lucky to have Dr. Noland and I thank him for his leadership on this very important issue.”
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