College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 697 Placement Credit For Veterans. Veterans may qualify for advanced course placement based on prior military experience. Concurrently, they can take full advantage of veteran's benefits and receive financial aid for Army ROTC participation. Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). This program is available to cadets who wish to serve in the Army Reserve or National Guard while attending college and pursuing a commission through Army ROTC. SMP students are eligible to receive Reserve drill pay, tuition assistance, other monetary incentives, and $350-$500 per month ($3,000-$5,000 per academic year) from Army ROTC. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details. Leave of Absence. Students, including scholarship recipients, who wish to take a leave of absence to serve a mission for their church can do so conveniently before the start of the Junior year. Commission Requirements. In order to qualify for a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, each student must: 1. Complete all required Military Science instruction while attending college as a full-time student, and obtain a baccalaureate or higher degree prior to age 30 (age waiver possible for qualified students). 2. Meet medical and physical fitness standards. 3. Be a U.S. citizen. 4. Successfully complete the Leadership Development and Assessment Course. 5. Be recommended by the Professor of Military Science. 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 Credits: (4) • MILS 3020 - Leadership in Changing Environments Credits: (4) • MILS 4010 - Developing Adaptive Leaders Credits: (4) • MILS 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World Credits: (4) • MILS 4400 - Advanced Physical Readiness Credits: (2) • HIST 3280 - American Military History to 1917 Credits: (3) or • HIST 3290 - American Military History since 1917 Credits: (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). Additional qualifications for admittance to the Professional 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog