Welcome to Broward College's (BC) Department of Military Science. With more than 250 participating students and cadets, Broward College and Army ROTC are proud to be part of the largest program in the southeastern United States. Our mission is to recruit and retain quality cadets who would best serve this great nation as Army officers. We educate and train cadets on Army officership, Army values, standards, and operations through classes, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises. You will learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and succeed in any competitive environment,t from the battlefield to the boardroom.

About BC's Army ROTC Program

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in South Florida started in 1956 at the University of Miami. The program relocated to Florida International University in January 1996 and is the host program in the tri-county area. BC's Army ROTC initiated operation on Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) campus in Davie, Florida, in August 2019 with 18 cadets from BC and NSU.

Army ROTC is a college elective program that develops leadership skills in students as they prepare for military service. The program offers a commission as a Second Lieutenant in either the Active Army or Reserve Forces in a variety of career fields, including Combat Arms (Aviation, Armor, Artillery, Infantry, or Engineers), Combat Support, and Combat Service Support branches. There are two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs available. Some cadets choose to join the National Guard or Army Reserve while in Army ROTC, qualifying them for the Montgomery GI Bill benefits, in-state tuition, and other exciting benefits.

Enrolling in Army ROTC does NOT involve a commitment of service to the Army unless you have contracted or received an Army ROTC Scholarship (excluding the first year of four-year scholarship recipients). Prospective Cadets are free to enroll in the program without an obligation. You can determine if becoming an Officer in the U.S. Army is something you want to pursue later on down the road.

Why BC Army ROTC?

The BC Army ROTC trains young men and women to be leaders. This program is one of the most diverse in the nation, consisting of cadets from a host of racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds who come together to train as an effective unit. A sizable portion of cadets in the program are prior service or are in the Army Reserves or the Florida National Guard. The Southern Strike Cadre has earned multiple graduate and undergraduate degrees while continuing their Army service.

  • You will learn from the best. The BC Army ROTC Cadre is a team of highly-skilled, professional Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), contractors, and civilians dedicated to the success of every BC Cadet. They hail from career fields in Field Artillery, Infantry, Armor, Engineer, and Human Resources, and have multiple years of combined overseas service in support of the Global War on Terror.
  • Your mentors will prepare you for success. BC Cadets are mentored by a dedicated and accomplished team of Army professionals who help them prepare for careers in the military and private sector.

BC Army ROTC Training

Training with the BC Army ROTC is a new experience every week. Training covers a wide range of skills that you need to become an Officer in the Army. Below is a list outlining the various training exercises:

  • Situational Training Exercises - You will learn and practice the different types of offensive operations and tactics used on the battlefield.
  • Land Navigation - During land navigation exercises, you will master the ins and outs of map reading, as well as how to navigate on land with just a map and compass.
  • Combat Water Survival Test- We will test your abilities in the water during stressful situations.
  • Physical Fitness - You will work on physical fitness three days a week to ensure your body is in top shape to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test.
  • Military Ball and Dining In - These events bring everyone in the Battalion together to have some fun and bond outside of training.
  • Cadet Battalion Team Building - Throughout the year, you will attend battalion events that serve to build cohesiveness among cadets (ropes course, etc.).

These 1000 and 2000 Associate-level courses are offered through Broward College in conjunction with Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University.

Foundations of Officership (MSL1001) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of officers, and the organization and role of the Army, reviews skills about fitness and communication, and analyzes Army values and expected ethical behavior.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Basic Leadership (MSL1002) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine, students will practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving, and examine the officer experience.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Individual Leadership Studies (MSL2101) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Develops knowledge of self, self- confidence, individual leadership skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and improves communication and conflict resolution skills.
Lecture Hours: 32 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Leadership and Teamwork (MSL2102) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Focuses on self-development by gaining knowledge of self and group processes and by challenging current beliefs, knowledge, and skills.
Lecture Hours: 32 | Total Contact Hours: 32

The following 3000 and 4000 Bachelor's level courses will be available upon enrollment in the ROTC program at Florida Atlantic University or Nova Southeastern University.

Leadership and Problem Solving (MSL3201) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Examines skills that underlie effective problem-solving, analyzes military missions, plans military operations, and executes squad battle drills.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Leadership and Ethics (MSL3202) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate, develop cadet leadership competencies, and apply principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Leadership and Management (MSL4301) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Discusses staff organization, functions, and processes, analyzes counseling responsibilities and methods, and applies leadership and problem-solving principles to a complex case study/simulation.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Officership (MSL4302) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Explores topics relevant to Second Lieutenants entering the Army, describes legal aspects of decision-making and leadership, and analyzes Army organization from tactical to strategic levels.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

United States Military History (MSL4400) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Examines the military heritage of the United States from colonial wars to the present and focuses on the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of warfare.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32

Supervised and/or Independent Study (MSL4900) 2 credits
Army ROTC: Supervised reading and independent study in United States Military History, writing requirements. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required.
Lecture Hours: 16, Lab Hours: 16 | Total Contact Hours: 32