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Department of Military Science
The Mercer University ROTC program was activated in 1947. Today the program commissions officers into one of the 16 basic U. S. Army branches and into the Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. With military science instruction and associated activities, ROTC courses, open to all students as electives and without obligation, aim to develop leadership and managerial potential, provide an understanding of the requirements and organization for national security and instill a strong sense of personal integrity and individual responsibility.
ROTC Scholarship benefits:
- Full tuition
- Mercer University offers free room and board to ROTC scholarship cadets
- Provides $1200 annually for books
- Spending stipend of $300-$500 a month, based on year group
- 8 year commitment in the U.S. Army. Service obligation can be served in the National Guard, Army Reserve, or on Active Duty.
How to apply:
Why Army ROTC?
Aside from offering a scholarship that pays for school and also pays you a monthly spending stipend, Army ROTC offers you an opportunity for adventure. Whether you seek a scholarship or just want to participate in the program for college credit, Army ROTC can be an amazing experience for people from all walks of life. And yes, scholarship Cadets can jump out of planes. Additionally, our program seeks to:
Program Options
The Department of Military Science offers a number of different programs to students interested in developing their leadership skills, even if they are not interested in joining the Army.
Four-Year Program
The ROTC four-year program is divided into the Basic Course, which encompasses the freshmen and sophomore years, and the Advanced Course, which encompass the junior and senior years.
Two-Year Program
The two-year ROTC program is available for students who make the decision to join ROTC later, and this program requires attendance at a summer Leaders Training Course at Fort Knox, KY, between the sophomore and junior years.
For Commissioning Credit
For students enrolled in the military science program for commissioning credit, the Basic Course or the Leaders Training Course are prerequisites for the Advanced Courses. Military science courses include weekly leadership labs, physical training, and one to three multi-day field training exercises each semester. Students may elect to compete for two- and three-year United States Army scholarships.
Minor in Military Science
Participation in the commissioning portion of the ROTC program is not required for enrollment in military science courses. Any Mercer University student can complete the minor in military science with no service obligation. The military science minor – Military History – consists of the following courses, totaling 15 hours: MIL 301, 302, 401, 402 and HIS 330.
Additional Training Opportunities
Contracted Cadets have a number of opportunities to participate in extra training programs during the summer months. Cadets are eligible to attend every Army School except Ranger School and Sniper School.
Airborne School
Ever wanted to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Here’s your chance at U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, GA. After three weeks of intense training, culminating with five static line parachute jumps from a C-130 or C-141 aircraft, graduates earn their coveted Airborne Wings. Airborne School is offered to Cadets after their freshman, sophomore, and junior years.
Air Assault School
Learn how to establish helicopter landing zones, prepare sling loads for Air Assault operations, and learn how to rappel from a helicopter at this two week course. Qualified Cadets can attend any one of the schools located at Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Benning, GA, and West Point New York.
Mountain Warfare School
Located at the Ethan Allen Firing Range outside Jericho, VT, United States Army Mountain School is a two week course, conducted in either the winter or summer that includes continuous training, with an average of 14 hours of training every day. The emphasis during the course is on strenuous hands-on skills. During the course, the student becomes increasingly proficient in the fundamentals, principles, and techniques of conducting small unit operations in mountainous terrain.
Cadet Field Training
Cadet Field Training is a 4-week course with a heavy emphasis on military and physical training. Training is conducted at Camp Buckner, NY and the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Cadet Field training provides Cadets with an environment in which to develop leadership skills they will need to later fulfill their obligations as officers in the Army. Cadets train on topics such as reflexive fire, weapons training, obstacle courses, fire support, leadership development, land navigation, mounted maneuver training, engineer training, physical training, and close quarters combat. CFT is usually offered to 2nd year Cadets.
Robin Sage
Robin Sage is a three-week program during which Cadets are integrated into small units that link up with Special Forces Student Operational Detachment Alphas to conduct small unit training. During the program, Cadets have the opportunity to learn and grow as potential leaders in such areas as troop leading procedures, mission planning, small unit tactics, air operations, basic field craft, demolition, first aid, communications and weapons. The exercise is located at Camp Mackall, North Carolina.
Cadet Troop Leader Training
Cadet Troop Leader Training is an internship during which 3rd year Cadets have the opportunity to spend three or four weeks with an Active Duty unit, experiencing all the training their unit undertakes. During CTLT Cadets are given the opportunity to watch platoon leaders in action, and possibly serve in that role themselves. Cadets attending a CTLT can go to bases across the Continental US (CONUS) or in Italy, Germany and Korea. Unlike many other courses, CTLT is designed exclusively for MS III Cadets.
Drill Cadet Leadership Training
Drill Cadet Leadership Training is similar to CTLT in that Cadets get experience working with soldiers; only in this case they are assigned to work with Initial Military Training (IMT) and One Station Unit Training (OSUT) companies and battalions. The course lasts four week and is located at one of the five CONUS bases that host OSUT and IMT. Like CTLT, DCLT is only available to MS III Cadets.
Internship Programs
In addition to CTLT and DCLT, a wide variety of internship programs exist for contracted Cadets to participate in as part of their professional development. The length of the internship varies based on location and type. Additionally, most of the internship programs have degree/major requirements. A few of the most popular are listed below, and a full list can be found at http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/CTLT_Intern.html. Like CTLT, these programs are designed for 3rd year Cadets, however, 4th year Cadets who will graduate in December or later can apply as an exception.
Chaplainry Internship Program
The Chaplainry Internship Program (CHIP) is a four week course designed expose Cadets considering applying for an educational delay to attend Seminary to daily life and training experiences of Army Chaplains. The program is offered at every CONUS base, as well as all bases located outside the continental United States (OCONUS).
Engineering Internships Program
Cadets taking part in the Engineering Internship Program (EIP) work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Cadets can serve in one of the 36 USACE districts located in CONUS or one of the five OCONUS ones. Applicants must be enrolled in a science, computer, or engineering program.
Nurse Summer Training Program
The Nurse Summer Training Program (NTSP) provides nursing Cadets with the opportunity to develop their leadership and clinical skills while working with Army nurses. Cadets who participate in this program are afforded the opportunity to work in one of nine hospitals, including 2 OCONUS hospitals and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Strict certification rules limit this program to nursing Cadets.
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