Department of Military Science
Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:
- Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
- Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
- Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service
Our Programs
When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.
Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN
Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.
Over 40+
career possibilities to consider
Benefits
Scholarship Opportunities & Stipends
Training
Commission as Second Lieutenants
Find Your Warrior at USM Army ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.
Did you know that Federal Tuition Assistance helps cover 15-18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per academic year based on your branch of service? Approved TA course hours will be paid with your Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program from USM!
College of Business Events
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Dissertation Bootcamp at Cook Library
Register for the Graduate School's Doctoral Project, Thesis and Dissertation Bootcamp and Writing Day on Friday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn about the Graduate School templates and Aquila submission process, and have their questions answered by Graduate School and Writing Center staff. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Dissertation Bootcamp Registration
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Pre-Law Week: Practice LSAT or Certified Paralegal Exam
Log in to take a real-time, full-sized practice version of the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) or Certified Paralegal Exam on Canvas. To enroll, e-mail Amanda Butler at Amanda.J.Butler@usm.edu by 5 p.m., Thursday, September 19.
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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
The Art and Design Faculty Show is a biennial exhibition featuring recent works by USM studio art faculty and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture and pottery. This year’s show features work by Allen Chen, Jacob Cotton, Janet Gorzegno, John Mark Lawler, James Meade, Marcus Michels, Nathan Mullins, Linh Nguyen, Michael Richardson, Mark Rigsby, Nicole Scannell, Jennifer Torres and David Wilkinson. The opening reception is Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m.
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SMAC Drive-in Movie at Payne Center
The Southern Miss Activities Council are holding a drive-in movie in the Payne Center parking lot. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided. Student ID is required. There will be space provided for students not driving who would like to sit and watch.
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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024 at Caylor Auditorium
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) is hosting the Fly-Fishing Film Tour 2024. GCRL's Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) has collaborated on the Costa Marlin Fly Project, which will be featured in the 18th annual Fly-Fishing Film Tour. The tour consists of 300+ showings in 14 countries throughout 2024. The project, which took place in Southwestern Baja, Mexico, in December 2022, is the culmination of community and conservation. Led by Costa, it brought together Costa Pros, leading billfish scientists, conservation organizations, and community partners to pursue this mission in tandem with local captains, guides, and the San Carlos community. Featuring Jeremy Higgs, CFRD Assistant Director, GCRL is proud to be able to showcase the wonderful work done by him and others involved in the project. Doors will open at 2 p.m., so come early to find out more about the research being done by CFRD and GCRL in our community. There will be a silent auction and door prizes, as well as refreshments for sale prior to showtime. The film will be shown at 3 p.m. This is a FREE event, however due to the capacity of our auditorium, you will need to REGISTER to reserve your seat. Please register using the QR code in the photo. Watch the trailer here: https://flyfilmtour.com/film/marlin-fly-project/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE52NNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX9noxr2uHJmqqwKKxVgegyqFnJLCcuhj5ODkH9yHlNMSo7YeYQ7EIkaRA_aem_KdktkUKfMxAOGz6MqOntJg