What is Army ROTC?

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at Truman State University is an educational program which combines college electives in military science with practical leadership training to prepare men and women to become Army officers. Upon successful completion of the Army ROTC program and graduation from Truman, cadets receive their commissions as Second Lieutenants in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

How can Army ROTC benefit me?

Army ROTC can help you be successful during college and afterwards, You'll quickly gain the confidence and self-discipline necessary to progress in your studies at Truman. You'll acquire leadership and management skills accompanied by credentials which will impress employers when you graduate. In addition, you'll earn opportunities for service-to-country as an officer, full time on active duty or part-time in the Reserves or National Guard while you pursue a civilian career.

Who Participates in Army ROTC?

At Truman State University approximately 200 students are members of the "Bulldog Battalion" and enroll in military science courses each year. Members include students from all academic disciplines to include business, nursing, social sciences, physical sciences and justice systems. Students enrolled in the Truman Army ROTC program are not "in the Army" and can withdraw from the Basic Course without obligation. Each year about 15 students complete the Army ROTC program and earn presidential appointments as Army officers.

How do Army ROTC Courses fit in?

Army ROTC does not in any way interfere with regular college courses. In fact, introductory no-obligation freshman level courses satisfy part of the Truman liberal arts and sciences core requirements. Army ROTC involves one course and a leadership lab each semester. The courses fit into most academic programs as electives. Students completing the ROTC program are awarded a Military Science minor.