Administrative History

The Brigham Young University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (1968- ) was created on the 29 April 1968 to supplement the already existing Air Force ROTC program.

A building was constructed specifically for the ROTC programs (both Army and Air Force) and dedicated as the Daniel H. Wells ROTC Building October 1968. The first course of instruction was held during the 1968 spring term with a faculty and staff of four officers, two enlisted men, and two civilians. David R. Lyon, colonel, field artillery, was the first professor of military science. Extracurricular activities at that time included a drill team, rifle marksmanship team, color guard, and the Army sponsor corps. Later, the Army ROTC chorus, the Army ROTC band, and a ranger company were organized.

Citation:

BYU Marriott School, Dec. 12, 2011: Army ROTC History (Army ROTC, April 29, 1968, Daniel H. Wells building October 1968, spring term 1968, four officers, two enlisted men, two civilians, David R. Lyon, colonel, field artillery, first military science professor, extracurricular activities, drill team, rifle marksmanship, color guard, Army sponsor corps, Army ROTC chorus, band, ranger company)

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