Military Science Special Veteran Programs Veterans enter the program with special consideration given for their prior service experiences. Additionally, ROTC financial aid programs are added to any existing entitlement to Gl Bill Benefits or Veterans Educational Assistance Program payments. Other attractive financial benefits can be added to all of this by simultaneous participation in Army Reserve or National Guard. Contact the Military Science Department for advice and assistance. Financial Aid All students enrolled in upper division courses who meet ROTC student contract conditions receive $1000.00 per school year tax free. o MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES-MILSCI 101. Land Navigation and Ground Operations (2) A An introduction to map reading, use of the lensatic compass, terrain association, orientation, and land navigation. Also includes an introduction to the squad, use of operation orders, and offensive/ defensive fundamentals. 102. Marksmanship and Weaponry (2) W An introduction to basic marksmanship designed to provide practical, hands-on, shooting experience to the student. Introduction to the evolution of arms from the rock to present day weapons and future trends. 103. Introduction to the Army and Military Science (2) S An overview course of the role, organization, and branches of the Total Army. 201. Officer Perspectives (2) A A performance-based course designed to provide students with those skills which are important to basic leadership. An introduction to various contemporary theories in the general areas of leadership and management and how these theories relate to junior officer leadership positions. 202. Laws and Principles of War (2) W A lecture and discussion course that introduces the student to the Laws of War and Principles of War and allows the student to apply them in a series of historical case studies. 203. Basic Military Skills (2) 5 An overview of the basic military skills required of the Army officer. Emphasis is on the inherent hazards of the modem battlefield with regard to enemy communications, and the nuclear, chemical, and biological threat. 220. Mountaineering (1-2) A Basic mountaineering techniques used by the Army in mountainous regions. Course includes basic knots, rappelling, balance climbing, direct aid climbing, rope bridge, vertical hauling line and suspension traverse. Involves four days and three nights near Callao, Utah. 230. Ski-Touring (1-2) W Designed to provide the student cross country skiing techniques which are adaptable to military skiing. Provides the student with a working knowledge of cold weather injuries, hazards of mountaineering and how to dress correctly for the cold. 240. Physical Readiness (1-3) S A course dealing with the aspects of Army Physical Readiness. Topics and activities include: daily conditioning drills, daily runs, drill and ceremonies, and troop leading experience. 262. Basic Recondo Operations (1-2) A, W, S Intense training and practical exercise in special all terrain/weather tactical training exercises and physical conditioning in the conduct of ranger type conditioning. 283. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-5) Su, A, W, S Individual study with a professor from Military Science. Enables late program entrants and transfer students to complete basic course requirements. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Su, A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 301. Advanced Map Reading Theory and Instructional Development (3) A Advanced use of maps in navigation, terrain analysis, determining distances, grid coordinates, and magnetic computations. Theory and practice in instructional development for junior officers. 302. Organizational Leadership (3) W An interdisciplinary approach to the study of organizational leadership. A management simulation outline is utilized with emphasis and practical application of problem analysis, decision making, planning, organizing, delegation, management control, and communications. 303. Advanced Tactics and Operations (3) S Tactics and operations with emphasis on organization for combat, unit movement individual soldier skills, communications security and intelligence. 401. Military Staff Planning and Procedures (3) A Staff functions, relationships, and planning procedures. Prerequisite: Engl EN111 and EN112, or equivalent. 402. Fundamentals of Military Law (3) W History, philosophy, and structure of the Military justice system: military crimes, court martial, and alternatives. Laws/regulations governing personal affairs and activities. Prerequisite: Engl EN111 and 102, or equivalent; Milsci 401 or consent of the instructor. 292 Naval Science • 403. Military in Domestic and Global Society (3) S Military and professional ethics, roles, and responsibilities in society. Role of military forces in international affairs; analysis of significant geographic areas, nations, and issues. Prerequisite: Engl EN111 and EN112, or equivalent; Milsci 402 or consent of the instructor. 420. Mountaineering (1-4) A Basic mountaineering techniques used by the Army in mountainous regions. Course includes basic knots, rappelling, balance climbing, direct aid climbing, rope bridge, vertical hauling line and suspension traverse. Involves four days and three nights near Callao, Utah. 430. Ski-Touring (1-2) W Designed to provide the student cross country skiing techniques which are adaptable to military skiing. Provides the student with a working knowledge of cold weather injuries, hazards of mountaineering and how to dress correctly for the cold. 440. Physical Readiness (1-3) S Daily conditioning drills, daily runs, drill and ceremonies, and troop leading experience. 462. Advanced Recondo Operations (1-2) A, W, S Planning and conducting of intense training and practical exercises in special all weather/terrain tactical field training exercises and physical conditioning in the conduct of ranger type conditioning. 483. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-5) Su, A, W, S Individual study with a professor from Military Science. Enables late program entrants and transfer students to complete advanced course requirements. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Su, A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL SCIENCE Acting Chair: Captain Louis Barraza Location: Multicultural Education Resource Center, UB354 Telephone: 626-6082 Professors: Captain Louis Barraza, Captain D. F. Rahn; Associate Professor: Commander D. O. Bettinson; Assistant Professors: Lieutenant S. M. Benner, Lieutenant Pete Thompson Goals: l To help educate midshipmen in a major field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps leading to a baccalaureate degree. 2. To provide midshipmen with fundamental concepts and principles of naval science and with the professional naval knowledge necessary to establish a sound basis for future growth as a Naval or Marine Corps officer. 3. To prepare midshipmen for service with the highest sense of honor and integrity as commissioned officers, to cultivate the essential elements of military leadership, and to foster the growth of a strong sense of loyalty and dedication to the service and the nation. 4. To prepare midshipmen to continue their education in a field of interest to naval science later in their careers. 5. To instill the values of civilian higher education into the naval service by utilizing the expertise of civilian faculty instruction. Crosstown Enrollment Agreement Weber State and the University of Utah have entered a Crosstown Enrollment Agreement effective Autumn Quarter, 1982. Interested Weber State students may attend for credit Naval Science courses leading to active duty commission in the United States Navy or Marine Corps upon graduation. Four-Year Scholarship Program A four-year, government sponsored educational program to attract young men and women to a career as commissioned officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Admission is obtained through national competition. The optimum time for application is during the fall school period in the senior year of high school. The program is open, however, to Weber State students who are freshmen or sophomores so long as they are within the age limitations. The Navy provides uniforms and textbooks, pays tuition and fees, and provides a $100.00 per month retainer pay for a period not to exceed four years. Students requiring more than four years to earn their degree are granted a leave of absence, equivalent to the excess over four years. Students in approved engineering majors may receive up to five (5) years of benefits. Upon completion of the Naval Science curriculum and the awarding of a college degree, the graduate is commissioned in the Regular Navy or Marine Corps and serves on active duty for a period of not less than four years. 293