Military (ROTC)
1890s
Lt. Richard Henderson was named the first Professor of Military Science within the newly established department.
1910s
Under the National Defense Act of 1916, NC State was granted permission to establish an Infantry Unit of the Senior Division, Reserve Officers' Training Corp. All men enrolled at NC State were required to enroll.
NC State ROTC military unit1940s
The Air Force ROTC was separated from the Army ROTC program and began teaching courses suited for Air Force needs.
1950s
World War II sparked interest in a rifle team at NC State with both the Army and Air Force ROTC developing teams during the war. The rifle team officially gained varsity status in 1958.
Varsity Rifle Team group photo1960s
Faculty Senate voted to abolish compulsory ROTC. Prior to this date, all male students were required to take military training.
NC State ROTC unitBeginning in the fall 1965 semester, freshmen and sopomores were no longer required to participate in the ROTC program.
1970s
The Department of Military Science began enrolling women in the program in the fall of 1973.
Air Force ROTC group commander Evelyn Spence2010s
The University College was created and included the following departments: music, health and exercise studies, ROTC, and the environmental science. The First Year College became the Exploratory Studies Program.
