What it is
About ROTC
ROTC, Reserve Officer's 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 one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum. During classes and field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and how to conduct missions as an Officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and become a leader for life.
USC Aiken ROTC
The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacer Detachment is an extension campus of the Augusta University Army ROTC Program. Pacer Students are able to join the program in the Spring of their Sophomore Year and progress as part of a 2.5 year program. Each student works side-by-side with the Army ROTC Cadre and Staff in order to build a pathway to earn their Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.
Who we are
Aiken Battalion
The Army ROTC Program at USC Aiken, known as the Pacer Detachment, draws students from all five Colleges within the University. Our diverse group of students trains together as part of a team. The Cadre and Staff partner with our students to help them achieve their goals and discover life-changing education here at USC Aiken.
We are seeking highly qualified high school seniors, current undergraduate, and graduate students with a strong academic record. Undergraduate and Graduate students must have at least two-years (four semesters) of academic curriculum remaining.
What We Offer
A look at everything that ROTC has to offer.
Program Overview
Programs for all students, ranging from Nursing to Cyber Science to Green-to-Gold.
Learn moreCourse Info
A detailed overview of everything involed with both our basic and advanced courses.
Learn moreScholarships
We offer a range of different types of scholarships that are available for ROTC students.
Learn moreOur Programs
All of the ROTC programs we provide.
Serving others
Army Nursing
USC Aiken Army ROTC provides scholarship opportunities, leadership training, upper division placement, and a future career to college nursing students. Students may enroll as a sophomore or as late as their junior year in college. Upon successful completion of the program, students are commissioned as officers in the Army Nurse Corps, and serve as nurses at military hospitals and medical facilities in the active Army and the Army Reserves.
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Commanding technology
Cyber Sciences
USC Aiken Army ROTC provides scholarship opportunities, leadership training, upper division placement, and a future career to College of Science and Mathematics and School of Computer and Cyber Sciences students. Students may enroll as a freshman, sophomore, or as late as their junior year in college. Upon successful completion of the program, students have the opportunity to be commissioned as officers and serve Cyber Command in the active Army and the Army Reserves.
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From battlefield to degree
Green-to-Gold
The Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program is a two-year program that provides eligible, Active Duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree or a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an Army Officer. This program is a designed opportunity for Soldiers to transition into the officer corps while securing a bachelor's degree from the college of their choice.
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Serving while learning
SMP
The Simultaneous Membership Program allows you to attend Army ROTC and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard at the same time. It gives you an opportunity for additional training and experience. Cadets serve as Officer trainees in the Reserve or National Guard while completing college. You can earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits in addition to your Army ROTC allowances.
Learn moreCadre & Staff
The team behind ROTC at USC Aiken, from instructors to support staff.
