Department of Military Science
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Military Science offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.
Cadets experience leadership, team building and management training while attending the ROTC course. ROTC cadets simultaneously pursue an undergraduate degree. Upon completion of ROTC requirements and receipt of their degree, cadets are commissioned as 2nd lieutenants and are sent to their respective posts or bases to complete their officer training, and begin their military leadership career.
Department of Military Science
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Military Science offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.
Cadets experience leadership, team building and management training while attending the ROTC course. ROTC cadets simultaneously pursue an undergraduate degree. Upon completion of ROTC requirements and receipt of their degree, cadets are commissioned as 2nd lieutenants and are sent to their respective posts or bases to complete their officer training, and begin their military leadership career.
Developing leaders of character that are disciplined, resilient and prepared for the future.
Colorado School of Mines (Company B) is part of the thirteen-school Army Buffalo Battalion, with The University of Colorado at Boulder being the host school. All Colorado School of Mines Army ROTC classes are taught on the Mines campus. Explore the exciting Army careers that are offered to our future leaders!
Our Cadre
LTC Lynae Place
Army ROTC
Professor of Military Science
Instructor MS IV
lynae.place@colorado.edu
MAJ Richard Sandrock
Army ROTC
Senior Assistant PMS / Department Head
Instructor MS III
Richard.sandrock@colorado.edu
MAJ David McKenna
Army ROTC incoming mid June
Assistant PMS
Instructor MSII
dnmckenna@mines.edu
CPT Nathan Illies
Army ROTC
Assistant PMS, Instructor
njillies@mines.edu
Cheri Giammo
Army and Air Force
Mines ROTC University Liaison
cheri.giammo@mines.edu
The Golden Buffalo Battalion develops leaders of character ready to influence others in a complex operating environment through professionalism, dedication, and teamwork while preserving a legacy of excellence and lifelong service to community.
Interested in enrolling in Army ROTC at Mines? Email us at rotc@mines.edu or call 303-273-3380.
More Information
- Learn more about Army ROTC Golden Buffalo Battalion – host school, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Army ROTC scholarships
- Army ROTC course curriculum
- Colorado School of Mines Army ROTC on Facebook
- Buffalo Battalion two-time winner of MacArthur Award
- Read the battalion’s latest newsletter
Want to enroll in Army ROTC at Mines?
- Contact us at rotc@mines.edu or 303-273-3380
AFROTC Det 105
Home of the Thunderchiefs
Air Force Detachment 105, consists of thirteen metro area schools, with The University of Colorado at Boulder serving as the Detachment Host. Some Air Force ROTC classes are taught on the Mines campus, and the entire detachment gathers at UCB for weekly Lead Labs. Explore the exciting Air Force careers that are available!
Our Cadre »
Wish to enroll in Air Force ROTC at Colorado School of Mines? Contact us at 303-273-3380 or contact the detachment recruiting officer at 303-735-4720. Check the Detachment 105 Web Page for enrollment paperwork.
More Information
- Learn more about Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 – host school, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Aerospace studies classes
- Air Force ROTC scholarships
Want to enroll in Air Force ROTC at Mines?
- Contact us at 303-273-3380
- Contact the detachment recruiting officer at 303-735-4720
- Visit the Air Force ROTC Detachment 105’s website for enrollment paperwork
Attention Alumni
We‘d love to hear from you! Please share your military career experience and what you’re presently doing, by sending an e-mail to rotc@mines.edu or CHERI.GIAMMO@mines.edu.