Army ROTC
18th Annual 2LT Charles R. Rubado Memorial Bowling Fundraiser
Spring 2025 - April 17
The fundraising event is in honor of 2LT Charles R. Rubado, a distinguished Alumni of Florida Southern College who was killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Register today and help support the Rubado Scholarship and the FSC Army ROTC program. Payments Accepted on-line via Cashnet.
ROTC at Florida Southern
Established in 1951, the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is an integral and valued member of the Florida Southern family. The Moccasin Battalion continues its legacy of providing the highest quality Army Officers for service to the United States. Our esteemed alumni include nine General Officers, members of the FSC Board of Trustees, and leaders around the world. Florida Southern College Army ROTC provides the tools to succeed both in college and after graduation.
Why ROTC?
The Moccasin Battalion has a number of teams and events for Cadets to participate in. These programs give Students the opportunity to advance themselves from the classroom to the PT field. Some of these programs include:
World Travel
- Junior Journey
- CTLT (Cadet Troop Leader Training)
- NSTP (Nurse Summer Training Program)
- Cadet Internships
- GAFPB (German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge)
Professional Development
- Study Groups
- Mentoring
- Army Schools such as Airborne, Air Assault, Mountain Warfare, Northern Warfare School, Sapper Leader Course, Sandhurst Competition
Scholarships
Whether you’re a college-bound high school student or already attending Florida Southern, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial need.
The Army National ROTC scholarships consists of:
- Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
- Full-tuition scholarships
- Additional allowances for books and fees
Living Expenses
At Florida Southern College, Army ROTC Scholarships Contract Cadets are eligible to receive room and board grants from FSC, and also receive a $420 per month stipend allowance for 10 months during each school year. All Non-scholarship Contracted Cadets in ROTC advanced courses (3rd and 4th year) also receive this stipend allowance.
The Army ROTC National Scholarship it open to all High School Seniors.
How To Apply
Get started on your scholarship application:
- Create an account on My GoArmy
- Upon creating an account, login to the Scholarship Application
ROTC Academics
ROTC Athletics
ROTC Leadership
Life After College
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the Active Army, Army National Guard, or the Army Reserves. You will attend the Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) of your selected branch. As you enter the army as a 2LT, you will receive salary as an O-1 with less than two years of service. Medical and dental coverage is free for you and at an extremely low rate for any dependents. You will get 30 days paid vacation, along with the chance to travel around the world. All of this is in addition to the leadership experience you will gain throughout your career.
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Cadre and Staff
The Moccasin Battalion has highly qualified and experienced professionals who ensure our Cadets are well trained to become Army officers and leaders in our government, businesses, and communities. This phenomenal team is committed to the success of our Cadets. We are focused. We train to standard, execute as a team, and are proud of who we are and what we represent – an outstanding Cadet battalion. GO MOCS!
SFC Richard Knopf
Military Science Instructor
863.680.3021
