Box 19005
600 S. West Street
Arlington, Texas 76019-0005
About
Our Mission
The primary mission of the Maverick Battalion is to prepare enrolled cadets to become officers and lead soldiers in any of the three components of the United States Army. Upon successful completion of the program, cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants to serve in the Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard components.
To accomplish this, cadets study a wide array of subjects such as self-development, dismounted infantry tactics, leadership techniques, planning concepts, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking.
Our Staff
LTC Kelley Keating , U.S. Army
Adjutant General
Professor of Military Science
Email: kelley.keating@uta.edu
Office: B01 - College Hall
Ms. Tamia Pierce
Administrative Assistant
CPT Hunter Callahan, U.S. Army
Military Police
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Military History Instructor
Email: hunter.callahan@uta.edu
Office: College Hall B03C
CPT Marlon Sanders
Military Science Level I Instructor
Email: marlon. sanders@uta.edu
Office: College B03A
Mr. Jeremy Bland, U.S. Army (RET)
Contractor
Military Science Level 2 Instructor
Email: jeremy.bland@uta.edu
Office: College Hall B10
MSG Jeremy Hubacek, U.S. Army
Armor
Senior Military Instructor
Mr. Kevin Smith
Recruiting and Admissions Officer
Mr. Roger Jones
Human Resources Administrator
Cadet Actions, Personnel Management
Email: jonesrd@uta.edu
Office: College Hall B03B
CPT Rachel Wood
Military Science Level 3 Instructor
Email: rachel.wood@uta.edu
Office: CH B03A
SFC James Ross, U.S. Army
Infantry
Military Science Instructor
Military Science Level 3 Instructor
Email: james.ross2@uta.edu
Office: College Hall B03C
SSG Jonathan Jackson, U.S. Army
Army National Guard Liaison
SMP Enrollment NCO
Email: Jonathan.jackson@uta.edu
Office: College Hall B03A
History
Since the inception of military training at this institution in 1902, when it was the Carlisle Military Academy, hundreds of outstanding young men and women have been prepared for service as officers in the Armed Forces. The proud legacy of the Maverick Battalion has been enriched by each generation as they continue to train and serve the country. The tradition of the UTA Army ROTC cadets is to live up to the magnificent example set by the previous generations while blazing their own path.
While military training has been an integral part of the campuses since 1902, Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) would officially arrive on the campus of Arlington State College in 1956. Arlington State College would leave the Texas A&M system over funding disputes in 1965 and joined the University of Texas system. In 1967, the campus would change its name one final time and four years later adopt the Maverick as its mascot. The Maverick has been a fitting name for the ROTC battalion as it symbolizes the fighting and independent nature of our cadets.
Throughout the history of the military training, Arlington has been the central hub during its growth and remains to be the headquarters of the Corps of Cadets.