Welcome to the Boston University chapter of Pershing Rifles

Pershing Rifles (P/R) at Boston University is a branch of the National Society of Pershing Rifles, a tri-service, co-ed military honorary society that draws from ROTC units around the country.

B Company, 12th Regiment, Pershing Rifles is built around military proficiency, scholarship, leadership, and a very strong esprit de corps. Members of B-12 are cadet leaders in their respective ROTC units, and are often seen as role models by other cadets.

Potential new members are indoctrinated into B-12 through a challenging Candidate Term which lasts six to nine weeks. They undertake a rigorous physical training program, consisting of calisthenics, running, and weight training. To ensure that academic success remains a priority, candidates attend study hall moderated by members with past experience in their fields of study.

Candidates also learn many new military skills including infantry tactics, land navigation and the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and Drill & Ceremony. They will participate in a weekend-long Field Exercise modeled on the US Army Special Forces' ROBIN SAGE exercise, during which they will plan and execute their own small-unit missions in a tactical environment.

Most importantly, over the course of Candidate Term each candidate will develop the mindset of a leader and will gain some initial understanding of the sacrifices necessary to become an outstanding officer in the United States military.

Feel free to look around our site for more information on our company and don't forget to check out some pictures of our personnel and events. On the Current Members page, you can find contact information for the Commander, Executive Officer, and Webmaster. Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.


2007 B-12 REUNION PICTURES ARE UP!

This year at the B-12 Pershing Rifles reunion we were glad to welcome B-12 alumni dating back to the pledge term of 1955. B-12 Pershing Rifles alumni have been extremely successful in their careers, in both the military and civilian realms. They have retired at ranks as high as Brigadier General and with experience in the Rangers and Special Forces.

Thank you to all of the Pershing Rifles Alumni who attended this year. Please visit the Alumni page to update your contact information, and this page for reunion pictures.