Department of Military Science
Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow鈥檚 Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. 麻豆传媒 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.
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Find Your Warrior at 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒!
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A national juried exhibition showcasing posters by graphic artists from across the U.S., featuring juror Michael Borosky, distinguished 麻豆传媒 alum and co-founder of Eleven Inc. Borosky's celebrated career includes collaborations with iconic brands like Apple, Google, and Disney. This exhibition also features a curated selection of early 20th-century vintage posters on loan from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
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The Student Organization Involvement Fair is Wednesday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Center and Union lobbies. Meet representatives from many of our 200+ registered student organizations, and be ready to find your place at Southern Miss!
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The Graduate School will host a "Discovering Your True Colors" workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. in JB George 142. Dr. Emily Holmes, director of the Office of Leadership and Student Involvement, will lead an interactive workshop that helps you create the opportunity for self-discovery and improved communication. By completing the True Colors training, you will develop into more effective teammates, collaborators, leaders, thinkers and innovators able to interact with others from all backgrounds and walks of life. Discovering Your True Colors Registration
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SMAC invites students to try and make their escape! There will be two escape-room experiences, Escape on Mount Olympus and The Philsopher. There will be food and games while students wait for their turn to participate.
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The Gulf Coast Library will host Science Caf茅 on the Coast, 鈥淔rom Concept to Clicks,鈥� presented by Matthew Bounds, social media content creator. Bounds will share his journey and the realities of being a full-time social media content creator in today鈥檚 digital world. Based in Gulfport, Mississippi, Bounds is the social media personality known as Your Barefoot Neighbor. He is known for sharing simple recipes with his following of more than 1.6 million through his social media channels, including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. He is also the author of "Keep it Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor." The event will take place the third floor of the library and is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For those unable to attend, the presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook. For more information, contact Grace Schmitt, access services librarian Gulf Coast Library, at 228.214.3460 or Grace.Schmitt@usm.edu.