The teaching of Military Science is a feature of our institutions of higher learning of more than two generations. This study has been undertaken for the purpose of finding and setting forth a few salient facts concerning these matters -- adapted from the foreword.

The legal bases and officially expressed purposes, 1862-1927 --The nature, scope, and extent of the instruction, 1862-1914 -- Development since 1914 : the current situation -- Legitimacy of purpose in view of present world situation -- Compulsory or optional -- The "militarism" of the "pro's" -- The "redness" of the "anti's" -- servile obedience or initiative in the military trainee -- Efficacy of the R.O.T.C. in developing leadership -- The value of advanced studies in military science as academic training -- Constructive versus destructive efforts toward education for peace.