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Mercer University’s Department of Military Science will prepare you for a successful future in military service. With courses that strongly tie into Mercer’s ethics, leadership and service initiatives, you will develop into a disciplined, professional, and responsible student who is willing to learn and serve others.
Students who take courses in the Military Science Department may choose to pursue a career in military service, but there is no military obligation.
The department is home to Mercer University’s ROTC program, which commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
Majors and minors
- Military Science (minor) — The Military Science minor at Mercer will introduce you to the Army and military history while building discipline and strength of character.
Department of Military Science
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Sgt. Maj. Andrew Porch
Chief Instructor
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Maj. Ian Simpson
Assistant Professor
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Sgt. 1st Class Craig Mattoon
Instructor
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Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Cockrell
Georgia Army National Guard Mercer University On-Campus Recruiting Officer
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Donald Ham
ROTC Human Resource Assistant
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Brian Hamilton
Recruiting Officer
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