Antonio M. Pittman

Lt. Col. Antonio M. Pittman serves as Professor of Military Science and Chair of the ROTC Department at South Carolina State University, overseeing all aspects of the battalion's operations including discipline, cadet welfare, and curriculum integration.

• Responsible for property accountability, command climate, and supervision of cadre/cadets
• Synchronizes recruiting efforts, dignitary engagements, and scholarship processes
• Executes Physical Readiness Program (PRT) for Cadet Summer Training preparation
• Approves cadet payment requests through GoArmyEd systems

His professional expertise focuses on:

• Military Leadership Development and mentorship
• Officer Commissioning Preparation and assessment
• Physical Readiness Training (PRT) methodologies
• Cadet Leader Development systems
• Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) protocols
• Field training exercise design and execution

As primary instructor for Military Science 4, he supervises all leadership activities, on-campus curriculum delivery, and preparation for Cadet Summer Training events including Basic Camp, Advanced Camp, CPDT, International Programs, and Internships. His command structure directly impacts cadet commissioning success rates through rigorous developmental programming.