All physically fir Filipino male students, except those deferred, exempted or disqualified on valid grounds, are required to finish two years of the Basic Course under the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Students should comply with this requirement within their first years of residence in the University or immediately thereafter.

The successful completion of the Basic Course (MS=Military Science) is prerequisite for graduation.

A student will be allowed to select the branch of service (infantry or field artillery) under which he desires to train, subject to the approval of the Commandant.