Military Science/ROTC is a professional development program that allows you to choose and follow any major offered by the university while participating in courses specific to ROTC (required classes). Upon graduation cadets are then commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Army, either on active duty or as a part of a reserve component (National Guard/Reserves). Multiple contracting scholarships are offered, ranging from four year scholarships down to two year scholarships, as well as receiving a monthly stipend. Non contracted students are also welcome to participate in ROTC classes with no obligation for the first two years. Gorilla Battalion cadets participate in class and labs learning leadership and management skills, two Field Training Exercises a year, Ranger Challenge (a team-oriented military skills competition), various social functions, Honor Guard presenting the colors at university and community functions, and the time-honored Cannon Crew at football games. Cadets participate in the Leadership Development Assessment Course between their junior and senior year at Ft. Lewis, WA. It is at this course that all of the skills and leadership developed during your three previous years are put to use and evaluated in order to decide which career field you will be placed into upon graduation and commissioning into the United States Army.
PSU Cadets get the ride of their life!
PSU alumni CPT Joshua Urban and 1LT Jacque Miller recently land their blackhawk helicopters on the PSU campus and give cadets the opportunity to take a ride, and possibly a profession.
SFC David Brock briefs the cadets prior to loading the blackhawks.
Cadets enter the blackhawks in preparation for lift off.
The cadets are airborne.