352 serving on active duty to leave the Army early and attend college/ ROTC full-time while receiving scholarship benefits. Other scholarship opportunities include: room and book grants and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details. 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 from Army ROTC participation. Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). This program is available to advanced course 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 $200 per month (up to $2,000 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 between their freshman and sophomore years. 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 27 (age waiver granted for prior military service). 2. Meet medical and physical fitness standards. 3. Be a U.S. citizen. 4. Successfully complete the advanced summer camp. 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 ■' ' ■■■■■■■:■■•■■,■■-■' .-..; ;:-"/: ■' ■■■.'"■■:■:.■■■■:■.■ ^ '['.]: ■' » Grade Requirements: Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for these courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 hours in Military Science courses as outlined below. Required Courses (12 hours) MilSci 3010 Organizational Leadership (3) MilSci 3020 Advanced Tactics & Operations (3) MilSci 4010 Command & Staff Functions (3) MilSci 4020 Officer Perspectives (3) Elective Courses (10 credit hours) select from the following courses MilSci 1010 Adventure Training I (2) MilSci 1020 Adventure Training II (2) MilSci 2010 Leader Development I (2) MilSci 2020 Leader Development II (2) MilSci 2820 Wilderness Survival Techniques (2) MilSci 2830 Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) MilSci 2920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) MilSci 4400 Advanced Physical Readiness (2) MilSci 4620 Advanced Recondo (2) MilSci 4830 Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) MilSci 4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES MilSci OOOO. Leadership Laboratory (0) F, S Conducted two hours per week; enhances self-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Allows perspective officers to practice essential leader skills and receive feedback on their performance. Open only to, and required of, students in MilSci 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, and 4020. MilSci 1010. Adventure Training I (2) F, S Establishes a foundation for self and team development through participation in adventure training and team-building activities. Among the subjects presented are: land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effectiveness and effective time management. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MilSci 1020. Adventure Training II (2) F, S This course continues to emphasize self and team development through participation in classroom and leadership lab activities that are progressively more challenging. Subject matter includes winter survival, marksmanship, small unit operations, branches of the Army, and Classroom discussion includes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills, and the organization of company-sized Army units. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training recommended. MilSci 2010. Leader Development I (2) F, S 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 develops basis skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training 1 is recommended. MilSci 2020. Leader Development II (2) F, S 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 follow to highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MilSci 2300. Ski-Touring (1) S Introduces the student to cross-country skiing techniques and winter survival skills. Addresses cold weather injuries, hazards of mountaineering and how to dress for cold weather activities. This course culminates in a one day cross country ski trip with demonstrations and practical application of winter survival techniques. MilSci 2400. Physical Readiness (1) F, S A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army principles of fitness. Subjects include: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. MilSci 2620. Basic Recondo Operations (1) S Intense all terrain/weather tactical training and physical conditioning. MilSci 2820. Wilderness Survival Techniques (2) S The course provides information and techniques to enhance survival in a variety of wilderness environments. Topics include the psychology of survival, shelters, water/food procurement, fire craft, signaling techniques and military aspects of survival including escape and evasion. This course culminates with a two- day river trip. MilSci 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, S Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. MilSci 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Projects (1-3) Su, F, S Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MilSci 2921. ROTC Basic Camp (3) Su, F, S A five-week leadership camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Designed to introduce students to basic military skills and leadership requirements. Training includes rappelling, marksmanship, small unit tactics, physical fitness and leadership. Open only to students who have not completed MilSci 1010,1020, 2010, and 2020; must pass physical exam. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 2922. Northern Warfare (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tactics. Prerequisites include the completion of the basic course and instructor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 2923. Air Assault (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted at an Army installation in the continental U.S. Provides students training in helicopter operations to include sling loading and rappelling. Prerequisites include successful completion of the basic course and instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 3010. Organizational Leadership and Small Unit Tactics (3) F Develops leadership skills within the framework of the U.S. Army. This course focuses on theory and application of decision making, planning, organizing, management control, and communications. Also emphases small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and one weekend field training exercise. MilSci 3020. Advanced Tactics and Operations (3) S Focuses on theory and application of small unit tactics, leadership and land warfare. Subjects include preparing and issuing combat orders, organizing for combat, unit and individual movement techniques, communications and security. A two- hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and two weekend field training exercises. MilSci 4010. Command and Staff Functions (3) F This course focuses on the functions and roles of the commander/ leader and the staff. Subject matter includes problem solving, planning techniques and procedures, written and oral communications, training management and evaluation systems. A two- 353 hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions, and one weekend field training exercise. MilSci 4020. Officer Perspectives (3) S A conference course addressing future roles and responsibilities of junior Army officers. Subject matter includes the world environment and future threats to U.S. security, the spectrum of Army requirements, Army modernization initiatives, the laws of war, joint operations and other issues designed to complete the cadet to lieutenant transition process. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and two weekend field training exercises. MilSci 4300. Advanced Ski-Touring (2) S Provide advanced training in cross-country skiing techniques, winter survival, and cold weather injury prevention. Include methods of instruction for teaching these skills to others. Students assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of training; requires instructor permission. MilSci 4400. Advanced Physical Readiness (2) F, S This course provides advanced instruction in physical fitness employing Army techniques and procedures. Students assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of physical fitness training activities performed by lower division students. Requires instructor permission. MilSci 4620. Advanced Recondo Operations (2) S This course provides advanced training in small unit tactical operation. Students will assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of instruction. Requires instructor permission. MilSci 4830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, S Independent reading/research on topics of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. For each credit awarded the student will read approximately 1000 pages and prepare a written review or summary. MilSci 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Projects (1-3) Su, F, S Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MilSci 4921. ROTC Advanced Camp (3) Su, F, S A five week leadership camp conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Advanced Camp environment stresses small unit leadership under varying and challenging conditions. Open only to students who have successfully completed basic course requirements, Milsci 3010 and 3020. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 4922. Airborne Operations (2) Su, F, S A three week course conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Provides students training in military sky diving techniques with practical applications. Prerequisite includes completion of the basic course. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 4923. Cadet Troop Leader Training (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted at an Army Installation in the continental U.S. or overseas. Provides first hand experience in an Army unit. Students learn about military life and the duties of a lieutenant. Prerequisites include completion of MilSci 3010, 3020, and Advanced Camp. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED nterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS d Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Sociaf & Behavioral ences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI - NAVSCI Weber State Uni v e r s i t y 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog