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ROTC Historical Documents

This collection contains newsletters, bulletins, and other materials related to the history of JSU's ROTC program.

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JSU ROTC Alumni Chapter Newsletter | Volume 6, Number 3 (August 2003)

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps Alumni Chapter

The JSU ROTC Newsletter is an unofficial alumni newsletter published in the interest of JSU ROTC alumni. The newsletter offers information on ROTC events, updates, scholarship recipients, newly commissioned officers, and alumni.
JSU ROTC Military Ball Invitation, March 1989.

JSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Invitation to the Jacksonville State University Military Ball held at the Non-Commissioned Officer's Club, Fort McClellan, Alabama on 15 April 1989. Enclosed with a map of the fort marking the location of the NCO club.
Pass in Review | Volume VIII

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Memo regarding specifications for flying of the bicentennial flag, circa 1975

U.S. Army

Memo regarding specifications for flying of the bicentennial flag, circa 1975.
Agreement signed by JSU President Ernest Stone and Snead State Junior College President Virgil B. McCain, May 1974

Ernest Stone

Agreement signed by JSU President Ernest Stone and Snead State Junior College President Virgil B. McCain allowing cross enrollment of ROTC students, whereby JSU would conduct certain military science courses on Snead State’s campus and accept Snead State credit hours in military science for transfer to JSU, May 29, 1974.
Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom regarding Gadsden State Community College contract, May 1972

Robert Byrom

Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding discussions of a contract with Gadsden State Community College to allow GSCC students to take military science courses and receive JSU credit, May 8, 1972
Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom regarding Gadsden State Community College contract, May 1972

Robert Byrom

Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding tuition/fees and facilities reimbursement for contract with Gadsden State Community College to allow GSCC students to take military science courses and receive JSU credit, May 19, 1972.
Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom regarding Gadsden State Community College cross enrollment, May 1972

Robert Byrom

Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Byrom, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding fees/records for cross enrollment for contract with Gadsden State Community College to allow GSCC students to take military science courses and receive JSU credit, May 19, 1972.
Pass in Review | Fall 1972

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Pass in Review | Spring 1972

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
JSU ROTC Information Brochure | 1972

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps Alumni Chapter

This information brochure answers general questions on the Army ROTC program at JSU and includes testimonials from cadets participating in the program.
Typewritten document with manuscript heading “For Gadsden State Bulletin," circa May 1972

JSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Typewritten document with manuscript heading “For Gadsden State Bulletin” detailing information about the cross-enrollment of GSCC students in JSU military science classes, including financial assistant programs, course descriptions, commissioning, and uniforms, circa May 19, 1972.
Letter from Theron Montgomery to Colonel Seth Wiard regarding ROTC instruction at Gadsden State Community College, March 1972

Theron Montgomery

Letter from Theron Montgomery, JSU Vice President of Academic Affairs, to Colonel Seth Wiard, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding Wiard’s memo on ROTC instruction at Gadsden State Community College, March 23, 1972.
Amendment to application agreement form for JSU ROTC Unit, circa 1972

U.S. Army

Amendment to application agreement form for JSU ROTC Unit; copy of original form with manuscript modifications made (e.g., replacing “Houston Cole” with “Ernest Stone”), circa 1972.
Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard to Theron Montgomery, regarding Gadsden State Community College cross enrollment, April 1972

Seth Wiard

Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard, commander of JSU ROTC, to Theron Montgomery, JSU Vice President of Academic Affairs, regarding the details of a program for cross-enrollment for Gadsden State Community College. Enclosures include a proposed agreement and program of instruction/course descriptions, April 13, 1972.
Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard to Theron Montgomery regarding ROTC instruction at Gadsden State Community College, February 1972

Seth Wiard

Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard, commander of JSU ROTC, to Theron Montgomery, JSU Vice President of Academic Affairs, regarding feasibility study of conducting military science instruction at Gadsden State Community College with current ROTC staffing, February 18, 1972.
Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard to US Army School/Training Center, Fort McClellan, June 1972

Seth Wiard

Memo from Colonel Seth Wiard, commander of JSU ROTC, to US Army School/Training Center, Fort McClellan, requesting transfer for a M4A3E8 tank to be used for display in front of the ROTC building, June 14, 1972.
Pass in Review | Fall 1971

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
ROTC Information Sheet by Colonel Forest O. Wells, circa August 1971

Forest O. Wells

1971-1972 ROTC Information Sheet by Colonel Forest O. Wells, commander of JSU ROTC, outlining semester dates, dates for commissioning exercises, and list of instructors, circa August 1, 1971.
Memo by Lieutenant Colonel Walter B. Harris, June 1970

Walter B. Harris

Memo by Lieutenant Colonel Walter B. Harris, assistant commander of JSU ROTC, regarding phone conversation with US Army Institute of Heraldry where it did not approve the design submitted due to unauthorized map areas and too many letters, June 8, 1970.
Pass in Review | Fall/Winter 1970-71

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Pass in Review | Spring 1969

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Pass in Review | Spring 1970

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Pass in Review | Spring 1971

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells regarding the ROTC’s heraldry, August 1970

Forest O. Wells

Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding the ROTC’s heraldry – the original Gamecock shoulder patch and suggested updated heraldry incorporating the university name. Enclosed are 3 suggested designs along with correspondence with Howard G. Blumberg of School Teachers Supply Corp from 23 June 1970, 30 June 1970, and 27 July 1970 regarding feasibility of manufacture of ROTC patches to specifications. (memo dated August 13, 1970)