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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

 

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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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Commission as Second Lieutenants

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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.

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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!

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College of Business Events

Nov
23

12:00 am

Pride of Mississippi Halftime: Southern Memories at The Rock

Stay in your seats for the final Pride of Mississippi halftime performance of the season! Southern Memories features music selected by our seniors. Joined on the field with the Pride of Mississippi Alumni Band, we will close our season with Amazing Grace.

Nov
23

2:00 pm

Southern Miss vs. South Alabama Football at The Rock

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. the South Alabama Jaguars in this conference matchup.

Nov
24

2:00 pm

The Book of Will at Martha R. Tatum Theatre

William Shakespeare is dead, and his friends Henry Condell and John Heminges are determined to ensure that his plays are preserved for the ages. A beautiful story of grief, love, and the power of the written word, The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson explores Shakespeare’s legacy in a powerful new way.

Nov
24

2:30 pm

The Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale Holiday Concert at Nativity BVM Cathedral

The School of Music presents the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale’s holiday concert featuring music of the season.

Nov
24

7:30 pm

The Book of Will at Martha R. Tatum Theatre

William Shakespeare is dead, and his friends Henry Condell and John Heminges are determined to ensure that his plays are preserved for the ages. A beautiful story of grief, love, and the power of the written word, The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson explores Shakespeare’s legacy in a powerful new way.

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