Military Science/Army ROTC
The School of Mines unit
of the senior division of the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is
the headquarters for the Mount Rushmore Battalion. The unit was established in
1950 and is administered by commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the
United States Army nominated by the Department of the Army and approved by the
President of the School of Mines. The School of Mines is very supportive of the
ROTC and Veterans' Affairs programs on campus and each have had a long and
prestigious contribution to the campus' community. The ROTC program is open to
both men and women. Military science and leadership (MSL) courses complement
any course of study, providing leadership training unavailable anywhere else on
campus.
The ROTC program is
designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles
of military art and science; to develop leadership and managerial potential and
a basic understanding of associated professional knowledge; to develop a strong
sense of personal integrity, honor, and individual responsibility; and to
develop an appreciation of the requirements for national security. Attainment
of these objectives will prepare students for commissioning as a second
lieutenant and will establish a sound basis for future professional development
and effective performance in the Army or any chosen career field.