Chair, Professor of Military Science: LTC Sidney Roberts
Military training began in 1871, the same year the Arkansas General Assembly accepted the Land Grant College Act of 1862 and created the Arkansas Industrial University (now the University of Arkansas). The University of Arkansas Army ROTC Program was established as one of the charter universities under the National Defense Act of 1916.
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at the U of A offers motivated college students real-world leadership skills to become innovative, agile Army officers after graduation. The skills learned through ROTC can translate into success in any civilian career. Upon completion of a degree and the ROTC program, cadets receive a Presidential appointment as a second lieutenant in the United States Army.
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at the U of A offers motivated college students real-world leadership skills to become innovative, agile Army officers after graduation. The skills learned through ROTC can translate into success in any civilian career. Upon completion of a degree and the ROTC program, cadets receive a Presidential appointment as a second lieutenant in the United States Army.