MS State University ROTC

I have passed NDA Entrance Exam and now I want to join Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) course from Mississippi State (MS) University . Am I eligible for this course ? Please tell me who are eligible and what is the criteria for admission in this course ?

I have heard a lot about the Mississippi State (MS) University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Will you tell which types of training courses offered by MS State University ROTC?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

Mississippi State (MS) University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

Program details:

Army Program

The Basic and Advanced Courses consist of 4 semesters each as shown below. See the "Military Science Courses" section of this catalogue for class descriptions.

Basic Courses

Course Number Course Title
Total of 10 hours
MS 1112 Leader Development 1
MS 1122 Leader Development 2
MS 2113 Advanced Leadership
MS 2123 Tactics & Officership

Advanced Courses

Course Number Course Title
Total of 14 hours
MS 3113 Advanced Military Skills I
MS 3123 Advanced Military Skills II
MS 4114 Leadership Challenge & Goal Set
MS 4124 Transition to Lieutenant

Entrance Requirements

BASIC COURSE

The Army Basic Course is an elective course requiring only that the individual be a full time student and a legal U. S. citizen. ROTC credit hours earned at other universities are transferable.

ADVANCED COURSE

Entrance into the Advanced Course is on a selective and competitive basis. The primary requirements for entry into the advanced program are satisfactory completion of the basic course or equivalent, good academic standing, demonstrated leadership ability, an approved physical examination and completion of 60 semester hours of college credit.

Contact:

Department of Military Science
560 Hardy Road
P.O. Box 5447
Mississippi State, MS 39762

662-325-3503