424 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 Sdence 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 bdore 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. dtizen. 4. Successfully complete the Leadership Devdopment 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 1010,1020, 2010,2020 and 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 hours) Adaptive Team Leadership with Lab (4) Leadership in Changing Environments with Lab (4) Developing Adaptive Leaders with Lab (4) Leadership in a Complex World with Lab (4) Advanced Physical Readiness (2) American Military History to 1917 (3) MILS 3010 MILS 3020 MILS 4010 MILS 4020 MILS 4400 HIST 3280 or HIST 3290 American Military History since 1917 (3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILS MILS 1010. Leadership and Personal Development (3) F Establishes a foundation for self and team development through partidpation in adventure training and team-building activities. Subject matter indudes land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit dfectiveness, effective time management and Army branches. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included, as well as one weekend field training exerdse during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 1020. Introduction to Tactical Leadership (3) Sp This course continues to emphasize self and team development through partidpation in classroom and leadership lab activities that are progressively more challenging. Subject matter indudes winter survival, marksmanship and small unit operations. Classroom discussion includes small unit tadics, troop leading procedures, communications skills and the organization of company-sized Army units. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field tiaining exerdse during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2010. Innovative Team Leadership (3) F Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills in land navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course, students develop basic skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2020. Foundations of Tactical Leadership (3) Sp This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content includes analysis of selected historical leaders and battles using the principles of war and other tenets. Student led discussions highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MLS 2400. MILS 2400. Physical Readiness (1) F, Sp A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army prindples of fitness. Subjects indude: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. Students registered for MILS 1010, 1020,2010 or 2020 are encouraged to enroll in this course to gain the full perspedive of the physical demands required to be an Army officer. This course may be repeated up to four times for credit. MILS 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, Sp Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Sdence faculty member. Requires instructor permission. MILS 2921. ROTC Leader's Training Course (3) Su, F, Sp A four-week leadership camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Designed to introduce students to basic military skills and leadership requirements. Training indudes rappelling, marksmanship, small unit tadics, physical fitness, leadership, and adventure training. Requires instructor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 2922. Northern Warfare (2) Su, F, Sp A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tadics. Prerequisites include the completion of the basic course and instrudor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog