Mission of The National Society of Pershing Rifles
Definitions of Mission
The National Society of Pershing Rifles has adopted as its mission the following four interrelated objectives:
A. To aid in the development of successful officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
B. To foster camaraderie and esprit de corps among all three Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs.
C. To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force.
D. To give civilians an opportunity to be part of a military organization without a formal commitment to the military.
Fulfillment of the Mission
A. Development of successful officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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a. Through its organizational structure, the Society affords its members an
excellent opportunity for command and staff experience.
b. In its administration, the Society offers invaluable training for the Active Member. By adopting the practices of the active duty armed forces, the Society furthers a working knowledge of military administration which is of great value to the member as a cadet or midshipman and later as an officer in his/her particular branch of service. |
B. Fostering of camaraderie and esprit de corps among all three Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs.
| a. As one of the most important of its missions, the ROTC relationship merits special attention by the Society. The National Society of Pershing Rifles is the only co-curricular organization available to all ROTC cadets. The Pershing Rifles, through its meetings and other activities, develops valuable espirit de corps. Such awareness among the Pershing Rifles members, coupled with the improved officer-cadet relationship fostered by the Society, leads to a stronger and more efficient corps of cadets. |
C. Purpose, Traditions, and Concepts of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force
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a. The first step in the achievement of this objective is the creation of a closer
and more efficient relationship within the ROTC programs on a campus.
b. The Society exhibits interest in and understanding of the traditions and concepts of the three services by its continuing program of tri-service recognition. |
D. Importance for civilians
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a. Through its organizational structure, the Society affords its members an
excellent extra-curricular leadership-training environment. This is important
for civilian professionals as well as the military.
b. Through the relationship with the ROTC cadets and midshipmen, a closer relationship is formed between these civilians and the military. |