The Army Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps (SROTC) is organized under the authority of the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, as amended. The detachment at Southern University was activated by General Order Number 122, Headquarters Fourth Army, July 1, 1948. The SROTC program of instruction consists of courses for a recognized degree field, institutional courses of particular interest and value to the military services and military science courses. This program of instruction is designed to complement the civilian goal of acquiring a baccalaureate degree in a course of study by enabling the individual to develop those attitudes and understandings that will facilitate transition to military service. SROTC offers a four-year, a three-year, and a two- year program to qualified students.
Four-Year Program
The four-year program consists of two programs of instruction: basic and advanced courses. The basic course (freshmen and sophomores) normally extends over the first two academic years and the advanced course (juniors and seniors) extends over the last two years. During the summer following the junior year, the student will normally attend Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Two-Year Program
The University participates in the two-year ROTC program. This program extends the advantages of ROTC to junior college students and to students in four-year colleges who have not participated in the basic ROTC course. The two-year program also is available to graduate students, veterans, and students in the Uniformed Services Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). University students in one of the proceeding categories must satisfactorily complete an Army physical examination before enrollment. Freshmen and sophomore students desiring to pursue the two-year program should contact the Department of Military Science before the second semester of the sophomore year, or in the case of graduate students, prior to May of the calendar year they plan to start graduate school. Students who enroll in the two-year program are required to attend Basic Camp Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky if they have not attended any prior military training such as a basic training camp. Students successfully completing Basic Camp may enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course under the same provisions and with the same benefits as a four-year advanced course student. Students participating in the SMP will be paid monthly at the rate of Sergeant/E-5. Students must have successfully completed 30 semester hours of credits to be eligible for this program.
Scholarships
The ROTC Vitalization Act of 1974 provides for financial assistance in the form of ROTC Scholarships for qualified students.
Army ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarships which pay tuition, educational fees, and the cost of books in the amount of $600 per semester. Additionally, a scholarship recipient is given up to $420.00 a month subsistence allowance for up to 10 months a year. It should be noted that scholarship students cannot participate in the SMP listed above.
Commissions
After successful completion of SROTC advanced course requirements and university curriculum requirements, a Cadet is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army following graduation.
ARMY ROTC Advanced Courses
Advanced Courses (MILS-300, MILS-400, and MILS-500 enrollment series) requires permission from the Professor of Military Science. Enrollment in the Advanced Program is limited to qualified students. They must meet following completion of their undergraduate studies. Students must be enrolled full-time at Southern University, be a U.S. citizen, be of good moral character, and be of legal age to participate in SROTC. For further details on specific prerequisites, consult the Scholarship and Enrollment Officer or the Professor of Military Science.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Leadership and Confidence Development Activities sponsored by the Military Science Department include:
- Orienteering Map and Terrain Navigation Training
- Color/Honor Guard
- Chancellor’s Honor Awards for ROTC Scholars
- Ranger Challenge Team
- Campus and Community Service
- German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Military Science
Freshman Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Junior Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Senior Year
First Semester
MILS-400
| | 2 |
MILS-410
| | 1 |
MILS-500
| | 3 |
Second Semester
MILS-401
| | 2 |
MILS-411
| | 1 |
MILS-501
| | 3 |
Additional Requirements: Cadets must complete American Military History, HIST-306 or HIST-114 and 115 for professional military education requirements.
ARMY ROTC Course Substitutions
ARMY ROTC courses are approved for substitution for the following University College Requirements:
- American Military History, HIST-306, for a Humanities elective. (College of Science majors cannot use this substitution).
- Students enrolled in SROTC can use SROTC courses to substitute for free elective in their respective curriculum.
- Nursing students can receive 3 hours toward their degree for successful completion of the Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP).
- History of Civilization, HIST-114 AND HIST-115 for American Military History, HIST-306