An exhibit about Missouri State University’s ROTC program and its history is now on display on the third floor of Duane G. Meyer Library on the main Springfield campus of MSU.

The exhibit includes materials (such as uniforms, patches, and other ephemera) generously donated by the MSU Department of Military Science, as well as materials from the University Archives Collections.

ROTC has had a campus presence since 1952. At that time, participation was compulsory for all male freshman and sophomore students. It did not become voluntary until the spring of 1970.

Learn more about our campus ROTC cadets and their past uniforms by visiting the display. Cases can be found across the hall from MSU Library’s Special Collections and Archives, near the elevators.

Special Collections and Archives is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, when classes are in session.  For questions, please contact Special Collections and Archives at Archives@MissouriState.edu or (417) 836-5428.