About the Unit
The Mission of the NROTC unit is to develop midshipmen mentally, physically, and morally, to provide them with a basic professional background, and to instill in them the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty. The UCLA NROTC Unit's goal is to commission young men and women who have the potential to assume the highest responsibilities of leadership in our society.
The success that UCLA NROTC has enjoyed preparing future naval officers and civilian leaders for service is demonstrated by the midshipmen who have gone on to become Admirals, Generals, statesmen, politicians, successful businessmen, and a Marine Astronaut. While we can boast of great accomplishments from our distinguished alumni, the heart and soul of this unit is the Midshipman Battalion.
Unswerving dedication to purpose and a strong sense of pride are the trademarks of our midshipmen. In addition to academic work in their respective majors, the midshipmen are required to complete a series of Naval Science courses, three summer cruises and specialized training designed to prepare future officers for service in the fleet. Midshipmen are also expected to successfully complete a physical fitness test twice a year as well as participate in social functions ouside of Battalion Activities.
This emphasis on the "whole person" ensures that UCLA NROTC graduates are fully prepared to assume the responsibilities of a junior officer in the Navy or Marine Corps, but that these individals will also stand out as leaders among their peers.
Commanding Officer
COLONEL ALVAH EDWARD INGERSOLL III
Colonel Ingersoll graduated from the NROTC program at
the University of Southern California in 1982 with a B.A. in Political
Science and commissioned as Second Lieutenant.
Upon
completion of The Basic School he was designated an infantry officer.
Operational assignments include Platoon Commander with 3d Battalion, 7th
Marines, Company Commander and Operations Officer with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines,
Operations Officer for 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable) and Commanding Officer of 2d Battalion, 1st Marines and Commanding
Officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton. His staff assignments include Force Structure Analyst,
Manpower Personnel and Programs Division, Headquarters US Marine Corps,
SOCCENT desk officer US Special Operations Command, I MEF Amphibious Plans
Officer and Strategy Division Chief, The Joint Staff.
Colonel
Ingersoll earned a Master's degree in Management from the Naval Postgraduate
School and is a distinguished graduate of the Amphibious Warfare School, Naval
Command and Staff Course and graduate of the National War College receiving
Masters degrees from the Naval War College and National War College in
Strategic Studies and National Security Affairs. Colonel Ingersoll
is a designated Joint Specialty Officer.
Colonel
Ingersoll participated in contingency operations in Somalia and
Bosnia-Hercogovina, as Officer-in-Charge, Special Operations Command and Control
Element-Kuwait during Operation Desert Thunder, Humanitarian Assistance
Operations in East Timor with 11th MEU(SOC). As part of the Tarawa
ARG/15th MEU(SOC) he led Battalion Landing Team 2/1 in Operation Iraqi
Freedom seizing the port of Umm Qasr, Az Zubayr and follow on combat operations
in the Dhi Qar province.
His
personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of
Merit, Bronze Star with "V", Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious
Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Joint
Service Achievement Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and Combat Action
Ribbon.
Executive Officer
COMMANDER ROMMEL ESTEVES, USN
