UNC Chapel Hill NROTC Alumni Association

UNC Chapel Hill NROTC Alumni Association On September 12, 1940 the NROTC Unit was in operation, with Captain Robert S. Haggart, USN as Commanding Officer. Women first enrolled in the NROTC in 1974.

UNC NROTC Marine Corps & Navy veterans collaborating with UNC NROTC staff (past and present) to help, mentor, and resource support and success for next generation of UNC NROTC Midshipmen. During the summer of 1940, the efforts of The University of North Carolina President Frank Porter Graham led to the authorization for establishing an NROTC Unit at UNC. In 1941, the threat of war nearly tripled the NROTC enrollment, as 188 midshipmen began intensive military training. When the naval midshipmen drilled on Emerson Field, they were equipped with "new" Springfield rifles, blue and gold Annapolis uniforms, sabers, and regulation .45 caliber service revolvers for their midshipmen officers. NROTC classes were held in Woolen Gym and included such topics as Astronomical Mathematics, Navigation, Boat craft, Signaling, and Regulations. In May of 1943, the Navy Department established a pre-flight school at Carolina, and in July of the same year, a V-12 program was established. In response to the need for classrooms, housing, and dining facilities for 1,874 pre-flight midshipmen and up to 1,330 V-12 trainees, the Navy built the Naval Armory, Navy Hall (which served as Headquarters and is now the office of Undergraduate Admissions), Navy Hospital (now the Student Health Service), and Kessing Pool, where Navy anchors are still present on the tile decks. Another milestone in the history of the unit occurred in 1979 with the creation of a cross-town enrollment program at North Carolina State University. Thus, The University of North Carolina's renowned Liberal Arts programs were complemented by NCSU's outstanding engineering programs. The expansion of the program has attracted many scholarship winners and has served to boost the unit's total enrollment. In October 1992, the NROTC Units of UNC, NCSU, and Duke University were combined to form the NROTC Unit, North Carolina Piedmont Region.

Congratulations, Admiral (UNC NROTC '93). Go Heels! It's a GDTBTH.
08/20/2026

Congratulations, Admiral (UNC NROTC '93). Go Heels! It's a GDTBTH.

Welcome aboard, Captain! 🫡
07/25/2026

Welcome aboard, Captain! 🫡

Meet the newest leader of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of Naval Science.

In the latest edition of Pull Up a Chair, CAPT Andrew Cain shares his vision as he steps into his new role as department chair and reflects on what's ahead for the program.

Learn how CAPT Cain is helping shape the next generation of naval officers
https://go.unc.edu/Jd85E

Congratulations to CAPT Brian Tanaka, USN upon his retirement in June after 30 years of service in uniform. CAPT Tanaka'...
07/23/2026

Congratulations to CAPT Brian Tanaka, USN upon his retirement in June after 30 years of service in uniform. CAPT Tanaka's successful tour as CO for UNC's NROTC unit yielded more midshipmen and Navy scholarships while fostering stronger coordination with the NROTCAA. BZ, Sir!

Need a GREAT read while relaxing on the sand or at the cabana? Our July News Bulletin just dropped at www.uncnrotcaa.or...
07/23/2026

Need a GREAT read while relaxing on the sand or at the cabana? Our July News Bulletin just dropped at www.uncnrotcaa.org filled with info for all. Get your copy now.

04/22/2026

Thank you UNC NROTCAA....

03/12/2026

We send our condolences to the unit staff and cadets after today's tragic events. You are in our prayers. We also commend the brave cadets in the room who neutralized the threat and saved lives. One team, One fight.

03/11/2026

Due to current events and increased FPCON levels, the UNC MIDN BN has cancelled the Anchors Aweigh 5k on 29Mar.

03/08/2026

Our March News Bulletin is out!

Get it at uncnrotcaa.org

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