Department of Military Science
College of Liberal Arts
Since 1967, we have been producing Army Officers and developing leaders of character. ROTC, which stands for Reserve Officers 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 the experience of a lifetime that helps you acquire the skills that promote success in life after college. Through our cutting-edge leadership development curriculum and corporate partnership programs, Army ROTC will transform you into the leader of tomorrow.
Faculty/Staff
Department Chair
Major Justin Smith
Department Chair & Professor of Military Science
MS IV Instructor
Office Phone: 601-979-8603
Office/Cell Phone: 601-347-3911
Email: jorden.m.smith.mil@army.mil
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 455
Senior Military Instructor (vacant)
Faculty
Major Jorden Simmons
Assistant Professor of Military Science
MS III Instructor JSU
Phone: 601-979-8602
Email: jorden.j.simmons.mil@army.mil
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 461
Major Martini Ford Assistant Professor of Military Science
MS III Instructor JSU & MS Army National Guard Liaison
Phone: 601-979-8601
Email: martini.t.ford.mil@army.mil
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 461
Staff
Ms. Tarina Settles
Human Resource Assistant
Phone: 601-979-2176
Email: tarina.s.settles.civ@mail.mil
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 467
Mrs. Latasha Smith
Recruiting Operations Officer
Phone: 601-979-2177 (office) / 601-918-1320 (cell)
Email: latasha.s.smith.10.civ@army.mil
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 465
Ms. Melody Greer
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 601-979-8606
Email: melody.d.greer.@jsums.edu
Location: College of Liberal Arts Room 456
READY TO JOIN?
For more information on joining the Tiger Battalion, please text “NG70” to 462769 or contact us at (601) 979- 8600. You may also fill out our information form below. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE