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Welcome to the 9th JROTC "Cougar" Battalion
Welcome to the 9th JROTC Battalion. In this video Payton, our former S-5 will show you a little about the website and some sources to help with our current digital learning platform.
Welcome to the 9th JROTC Battalion. In this video Payton, our former S-5 will show you a little about the website and some sources to help with our current digital learning platform.
MSG(R) Christopher Buchanan
Luxemburg American Cemetery
Luxemburg American Cemetery
On Monday, November 10th, 2025, the Battalion ended its journey with a stop at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. At the cemetery, the battalion laid a wreath at the chapel. After cadets were given the opportunity to lay a carnation on the memorials of soldiers.
On Monday, November 10th, 2025, the Battalion ended its journey with a stop at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. At the cemetery, the battalion laid a wreath at the chapel. After cadets were given the opportunity to lay a carnation on the memorials of soldiers.
Unit History
Unit History
The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) was established by the National Defense Act of 1916. JROTC was established in Europe with the opening of five battalions in 1973. The 9th Army JROTC Battalion was organized during the school year 1983 in Ansbach, Germany.
The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) was established by the National Defense Act of 1916. JROTC was established in Europe with the opening of five battalions in 1973. The 9th Army JROTC Battalion was organized during the school year 1983 in Ansbach, Germany.
The Battalion was designated as an “Honor Unit with Distinction” from the Annual Inspection in the year 2004-2005 and has maintained this through the current date.
The Battalion was designated as an “Honor Unit with Distinction” from the Annual Inspection in the year 2004-2005 and has maintained this through the current date.
The battalion is involved in extracurricular activities through the community for example Cadets take part in the USAG Ansbach Hispanic Heritage Celebration, and the Amazing Race bringing the importance of suicide prevention and domestic violence awareness to the community. The 9th JROTC BN was the first unit to take part in the USAG Ansbach Adopt a Tree program. Historical trips are taken every year to study history and honor our fallen Soldiers. Cadets also provide Color Guard for the community on Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies and other events as requested by the community.
The battalion is involved in extracurricular activities through the community for example Cadets take part in the USAG Ansbach Hispanic Heritage Celebration, and the Amazing Race bringing the importance of suicide prevention and domestic violence awareness to the community. The 9th JROTC BN was the first unit to take part in the USAG Ansbach Adopt a Tree program. Historical trips are taken every year to study history and honor our fallen Soldiers. Cadets also provide Color Guard for the community on Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies and other events as requested by the community.
In keeping with the reputation of the Battalion, the JROTC Marksmanship and Drill Teams are highly competitive. They have received multiple trophies in Marksmanship and Drill Team competitions.
In keeping with the reputation of the Battalion, the JROTC Marksmanship and Drill Teams are highly competitive. They have received multiple trophies in Marksmanship and Drill Team competitions.
The 9th U.S. Army JROTC Battalion has a history of excellence that will continue on into the future. The battalions achievements and community support exemplify the mission of JROTC “To motivate young people to be better citizens!”
The 9th U.S. Army JROTC Battalion has a history of excellence that will continue on into the future. The battalions achievements and community support exemplify the mission of JROTC “To motivate young people to be better citizens!”
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