Department of Military Science
College of Liberal Arts
Since 1967, we have been producing Army Officers and developing leaders of character. ROTC, which stands for Reserve Officers Training Corps, is a program of military instruction that takes place on 270 college and university campuses nation-wide. The origin of military instruction in civilian colleges dates back to 1819. Army ROTC is the experience of a lifetime that helps you acquire the skills that promote success in life after college. Through our cutting-edge leadership development curriculum and corporate partnership programs, Army ROTC will transform you into the leader of tomorrow.
Hall of Fame
The Tiger Battalion ROTC Hall of Fame highlights the professionalism and dedication demonstrated through our inductees’ service to our nation. They have served our nation with dignity, duty and honor, and we are proud to celebrate their careers in this significant way. We are proud of those Tiger Battalion alumni who have leveraged their degrees to educate, lead and serve our country. Our university’s impact on the nation’s peace and security is demonstrated in each hall of fame inductee, and by the thousands of graduates who have served bravely in defense of our freedoms.
Major General (Retired) Reuben Jones
President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr., PhD
Major General (Retired) Leon Collins
Brigadier General (Retired) Eddie Cain
Brigadier General (Retired) Robert Crear
Brigadier General (Retired) Hilliard Lackey, PhD
Dean Emeritus Dollye Robinson, PhD
Colonel (Retired) Martha Oliver
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Carl Holden
Qualification Process
Tiger Battalion graduates and former students who are or have been commissioned into the U.S. armed forces, participated in the university’s ROTC programs, or earned a commission upon graduating and pursued military service as a career are eligible for induction — provided they meet other rank or meritorious service requirements.
1. Requirements:
- The nominee must be an alumnus of the Jackson State University Army ROTC Program or have supported the program in some significant capacity.
- The nominee must have served or be serving in either good standing or with an honorable character of service if retired.
- The nominee must have demonstrated, in a significant capacity, dedicated support and substantive contributions to the United States Army.
2. Nomination Process:
- Complete the Tiger Battalion Hall of Fame Nomination to formally submit a nomination. The nomination may be submitted by any party with an interest in seeing that a deserving individual is properly recognized.
- Substantiating Documentation:
- The nominee’s Officer Record Brief (ORB) or Service Record Brief (SRB).
- The officer’s DD Form 214 if retired.
- The general officer biography if nominee is a current or retired general officer.
Submit all substantiating documents via email to the JSU PMS, LTC Steven Robinson, steven.c.robinson34.mil@mail.mil.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
The Jackson State University Army ROTC Tiger Battalion serves the greater Jackson Area in order to train Cadets/Student to become future Army Officers as well as leaders in the professional business world. Our program is the host Army ROTC program for Belhaven College, Delta State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi College School of Law, Mississippi Valley State University, Tougaloo College, and University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Nursing.
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LEARN BY DOING
Along with great leadership training, Army ROTC can pay for your college tuition and provide money for books and other living expenses. ROTC also awards merit scholarships to hundreds of students each year. Qualify, and you could get a scholarship and monthly allowance worth up to $80,000 at some schools.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
The Jackson State University Army ROTC Tiger Battalion serves the greater Jackson Area in order to train Cadets/Student to become future Army Officers as well as leaders in the professional business world. Our program is the host Army ROTC program for Belhaven College, Delta State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi College School of Law, Mississippi Valley State University, Tougaloo College, and University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Nursing.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ROTC graduates have a plethora of career options as Officers in the United States Army.
READY TO JOIN?
For more information on joining the Tiger Battalion, please text “NG70” to 462769 or contact us at (601) 979- 8600. You may also fill out our information form below. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE
