As the Army goes through a series of reorganizations, service leaders are now planning to change or shut down Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at 84 college campuses, Military.com reported.

“This rebalance and optimization effort ensures we meet the Army’s requirements for officer commissioning while being good stewards of resources,” Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett, commanding general of Army Cadet Command, said. “We are working closely with our workforce, cadets and academic partners to ensure a smooth transition while preserving the quality of our ROTC programs.”

Almost 300 students will be affected. Most will have the option of transferring to programs at nearby campuses.

Army photo by Sgt. Matthew S. Connor