The Bear Battalion ROTC is comprised of Cadets from Missouri State University, Evangel, Southwest Baptist University, Drury and Ozarks Technical Community College. The Missouri State University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Bear Battalion is the foremost leadership development program in the Ozarks and Southern Missouri. We live the Army Values:
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
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Integrity
Personal Courage
The Bear Battalion is comprised of students from Missouri State University, Evangel University, Southern Baptist University, Drury University and Ozarks Technical Community College. MSU ROTC has a long and proud tradition of producing leaders of character for the nation. 15 graduates have reached the rank of Brigadier General or higher. Students at any of the participating universities listed above can enroll in military science classes during their Freshman and Sophomore years without committing to military service. Prior to the beginning of their Junior year, those students wishing to compete for a contracted slot in the program may do so. If selected to continue with ROTC advanced courses, students will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation and successful completion of all ROTC program requirements.
