Study Military Science at St. Mary’s University

The Department of Military Science provides students with high quality classroom instruction and engages them in world-class physical fitness training, land navigation, marksmanship, rappelling and other military activities.

The department fosters synergy for the common good and promotes collaboration with Community Leaders and Educators (CLE), the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), the Army National Guard (ARNG), Junior ROTC (JROTC), the U.S Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), and the San Antonio area.

Military Science Program

Military Science is the study of military institutions, processes and behavior, as well as organized force. The Military Science Program challenges students in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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  • ROTC at St. Mary’s

    The Military Science Department, Rattler Battalion recruits, trains, educates and retains cadets at St. Mary’s and partner schools in order to commission officers for service to our nation and the United States Army.

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    ROTC FAQ

Simultaneous Membership Program

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) at St. Marys’ allows you to participate in ROTC and enlist in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time, provided a vacancy exists in either a Guard or Reserve unit. While you’re still in college, you can be gaining valuable experience and earning extra income.

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Military Science Department Staff Members

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    Augustine “Chez” Varela

    Recruiting Operations Officer
    cvarela@stmarytx.edu
    210-436-3415, ext. 1517


Academic Programs in the Department of Military Science

Military Science

Faculty in the Department of Military Science

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