College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 357 Service Obligation. There is no military service obligation for basic course students, unless on scholarship. Advanced course and scholarship (contracted) students incur an obligation to serve in the active Army, Army Reserve or National Guard. Military Science Minor Foundational Courses: In order to enroll in courses leading to the Military Science minor, students should complete MILS 1010, MILS 1020, MILS 2010, MILS 2020 and MILS 2400. The department may award experiential credit for these courses for: prior military service, Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Leader's Training Course (LTC) or Accelerated Cadet Commissioning Training (ACCT). Grade Requirements: Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for Military Science courses. Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 21 hours in Military Science courses as outlined below. Required Courses (21 credit hours) • MILS 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership (4) • MILS 3020 - Leadership in Changing Environments (4) • MILS 4010 - Developing Adaptive Leaders (4) • MILS 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World (4) • MILS 4400 - Advanced Physical Readiness (2) • HIST 3280 - American Military History to 1917 (3) or • HIST 3290 - American Military History since 1917 (3) Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Weber State provides a program in Aerospace Studies (Air Force) through an inter-campus agreement with the University of Utah. Students may minor in Aerospace Studies by satisfying requirements identified. Chair: Lt Col Michael Eliason (SLC) Location: Building 4, Room 421J Telephone Contact: 801-626-7649 or 801-581-6236 Professor: Lt Col Michael Eliason Assistant Professor: Capt Daniel Luczak The Department of Aerospace Studies offers two, three, and four-year programs through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). These provide matriculated students an opportunity to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Air Force in conjunction with completing bachelor's degree requirements in academic fields of the students' choice. AFROTC provides education that develops abilities and attitudes vital to the career of a professional Air Force officer and gives an understanding of the mission and the global responsibilities of the U.S. Air Force. The Department of Aerospace Studies offers academic preparation in interdisciplinary areas including communication skills, Air Force history, leadership and management principles and practices, decision-making theory and policy formulation, ethics and values, socialization process within the armed services, national and international relations, national defense structure, national security policy, and military law. Entry into the General Military Course (GMC) during the first two years of AFROTC is open to all students. Entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC) during the final two years is selective and is normally initiated during the student's sophomore year. Potential candidate should contact the faculty for the most current information. Undergraduate Program General Requirements. Enrollment is open to men and women who: 1. Are U.S. citizens or applicants for naturalization. (Non-U.S. citizens may participate in the General Military Course for academic credit only.) 2. Are at least 14 years of age. 3. Are enrolled as full-time students in a program leading to an academic degree (bachelor's degree or higher). Additio n a I q u a lifi catio ns fo r a dm itta n ceto the Profess io n a I Officer Course include: 4. Complete 1 through 3, above, plus the following: • The General Military Course (four-year program) and a four-week field training course, or a six-week field training course (two-year program). 5. Complete all commissioning requirements prior to the following: • Age 29 if a pilot or navigator candidate, or • Age 35 for all other categories. Waivers to extend the maximum age may be granted on a case-by-case basis. 6. Meet the physical standards for general military sendee. 7 Attain the current minimum scores on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test. 8. Have a recommendation from a board of Air Force officers. 9. Are at least 17 years old and enlist in the Air Force Reserve prior to entering the POC. Commissioning Requirements. The requirements for commissioning include successful completion of the Professional Officer Course and field training, completion of a bachelor's or higher degree, and acceptance of a commission in the U.S. Air Force. Service Obligation. There is no military service commitment for students in the General Military Course unless the student has an AFROTC scholarship. Those entering the Professional Officer Course incur an active-duty service commitment of not less than four (4) years after receiving a commission. POC graduates who are navigator candidates agree to serve six (6) years of active duty after graduation from navigator training. POC graduates who are pilot candidates accept ten (10) years of active duty service after graduation from pilot training. Financial Aid. All AFROTC contracted cadets receive a monthly tax free allowance depending on their student status (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior). Uniforms and Texts. All Air Force texts and uniforms are furnished at no expense to the student. Scholarships. AFROTC scholarships are available to qualified applicants in two, three and four-year programs. Each scholarship provides full tuition*, laboratory and incidental fees, and limited reimbursement for curriculum- required textbooks. In addition, scholarship cadets receive a Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog