Military Science Military Science 402. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3) W** Includes the study of formulation of defense strategy and how it evolves. Shows how technological change, bureaucracies, and other factors interact in formulating strategy. 403. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3) S** A study of the interplay of organizational and bureaucratic factors that combine to implement policies. Review of the military justice system. Study of the Department of Defense, National Security Council, the Congress, and the Presidency. Selected case studies. 483. Directed Readings (1-5) Individual study with a professor from Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC). Provides added leadership/management skill development opportunities to develop more competitive officer candidates. NON-AFROTC COURSES 380R. Topics in Flight Instruction (3) (NON-AFROTC) One of three sequential topics is covered, depending on class needs: private, instrument or commercial pilot. The purpose of each is to prepare the student to pass the associated FFA written exam. Simulator training can be arranged. (This course is offered through Continuing Education.) DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE Chair: Norris E. Sills, Jr. Location: Promontory Tower Telephone Contact: Veda Nass 626-6518 Professors: Lieutenant Colonel Norris E. Sills, Jr.; Assistant Professors: Captain Steven R. Sellers, Captain William P. Simril, Jr.; Instructors: Master Sergeant John F. Nein, SFC Peter D. Peterson, Sergeant Michael Mcintosh, Sergeant Brent Rohrer The Department of Military Science provides a program of instruction and training for college men and women leading to a commission as an officer in the Active Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard. This course of study includes selected Military Science courses leading to an academic minor. Equivalent courses selected from other schools and departments on campus may be substituted for certain Military Science courses. PROGRAM: MILITARY SCIENCE-MINOR General Requirements: • Be enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor degree. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C average, with no grade of less than a C- counting towards minor requirements. • Attend 6-week Advanced Leadership Camp during program. • Maximum age for commission at graduation is 30. Specific Requirements: Complete 30 credit hours of Military Science courses or equivalent specific placement credits. • Required Military Science Upper Division courses (18): MilSci 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3), 401 (3), 402 (3), 403 (3); Leadership Laboratory each quarter. • Elective Military Science courses (12): MilSci 101 (2), 102 (2), 103 (2), 201 (2), 202 (2), 203 (2), 220 (1-2), 230 (1-2), 240 (1-3), 262 (1-2), 283 (1-5), 292 (1-6), 420 (1-4), 430 (1-2), 440 (1-3), 462 (1-2), 483 (1-5), 492 (1-6); Leadership Laboratory each quarter. Entry Requirements Military Science Courses are open to all students who meet prerequisite requirements. Courses may be taken to earn a Commission, fulfill requirements for a minor, BIS concentration, or for personal enrichment. Lower Division: 1. A freshman fully matriculated at Weber State. 2. A sophomore with placement credit for junior ROTC, or willing to compress freshman and sophomore Military Science. 3. A sophomore pursuing a course requiring three more years to earn a bachelor's degree. Upper Division: 1. Complete the lower division, basic camp, or elective equivalent program. Must have completed 90 hours of undergraduate course work. Veterans and members of the USAR or National Guard who have completed active duty for training receive placement credit for the basic course and may enter directly into the advanced course if otherwise qualified. 2. Successfully pass qualifying medical and evaluation examinations. Additional Requirements for Commissioning In order to receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army, students are required to complete all upper division requirements, a military history class, Psychology SS101, English 111 and 112, Computer Information Systems PD170 or Computer Science PD101, and Math 105 or receive equivalent credit. These class requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Department of the Army. Special Program For Non-Veterans Special programs exist that meet the needs of transfer students or others who missed taking ROTC basic course offerings in their first two years of college. Contact Captain Steven Sellers, 626-6932, for these options. Scholarships The Army ROTC Scholarship Program, available to both men and women, consists of four-, three-, and two-year scholarships as follows: Approximately 1,200 four-year scholarships are offered each year to students at any one of the over 350 colleges and universities in the United States which offer ROTC. Benefits include $1,000.00 tax free subsistence allowance per year, tuition assistance, laboratory fees, and a flat rate for books. Application for the four-year scholarships must be submitted no later than December of a high school student's senior year. Three- and two-year scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students enrolled at Weber State. 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. 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) S 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) A, W, 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. Student Services Science 292 293