Welcome to the Department of Military Science

Established in 1951, the Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) is an integral and valued member of the Florida Southern family.

The Moccasin Battalion continues its tradition of providing with the highest quality officers for service in the United States Army, to include nine General Officers, and was ranked in the Top 15% in the nation for two consecutive years. The battalion recently received the awards for Leader Development and Assessment Course Excellence, Army Physical Fitness Test Excellence, and Land Navigation Excellence. Students are able to pursue a career on active duty, in the Army Reserve, or in the National Guard.

Why ROTC

Our training establishes an essential difference between ROTC and other college graduates. Army ROTC Cadets are taught to be leaders and receive hands-on experience in managing financial, physical and human resources. They often possess a higher level of self-confidence and superior decision-making abilities.

We include adventurous activities into our program allowing cadets to push themselves to the edge and beyond and to do things most Americans do not get to do.

Part of becoming an Army Officer is challenging yourself beyond what you can do. We rappel down a 40-foot tower, run through challenging confidence courses, conquer a Field Leadership Reaction Course, and learn how to survive in the water.

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Scholarships

At Florida Southern, the award of an Army ROTC scholarship could be the means to 100% payment of your educational costs. Your ROTC scholarship pays for tuition and fees, and provides a specified amount for books, supplies, and equipment. Along with Room & Board, each scholarship also includes a monthly stipend of $300 to $500.

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Life After College

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the army. You will attend the Officer's Basic Course (OBC) of your selected branch. After completion of OBC, most 2LTs become platoon leaders. A typical platoon has about 30 soldiers and will have about $5 million of equipment assigned to it. As the platoon leader, you are responsible for these soldiers and the maintenance and accountability of the equipment. It's a level of responsibility that most corporations will not entrust to a new college graduate. But with the training you receive in ROTC and your Officer Basic Course, you'll be ready for the challenge.

As you enter the army as a 2LT, you will receive salary as an O-1 with less than two years of service. Medical and dental coverage is free for you and at an extremely low rate for any dependants. You will get 30 days paid vacation, along with the chance to travel around the world. All of this is in addition to the leadership experience you will gain throughout your career.

Want to learn more about an Army career, visit GoArmy.com »

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Cadre & Staff

"The Army defines leadership as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization."
- AR 600-100, para 1-4a, Army Leadership

The Moccasin Battalion has highly qualified and experienced professionals who ensure our Cadets are well trained to become Army officers and leaders in our government, businesses, and communities. This phenomenal team is committed to the success of our Cadets. We are focused. We train to standard, execute as a team, and are proud of who we are and what we represent – an outstanding Cadet battalion. GO MOCS!

Support Staff

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Events Calendar

• ABOUT ROTC
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
• MEET OUR CADRE & STAFF
• REQUEST INFO
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