sophomore and junior year. Students are paid for attending this instruction, have the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships, and may receive academic credit. Scholarships. Army ROTC provides numerous scholarship opportunities. About 55 percent of WSU Army ROTC students are generally on scholarship. High school seniors may qualify for the four-year Army ROTC scholarship. College students may qualify for three or two-year scholarships. These scholarships pay the cost of tuition and fees, a flat rate for textbooks and classroom supplies and up to $4,000 per year. The Green to Gold scholarship allows soldiers 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. Nursing students qualify for additional incentives. 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 $350-$400 per month (up to $3,500 - $4,000 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 conveniendy 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 possible for qualified students). 2. Meet medical and physical fitness standards. 3. Be a U.S. citizen. 4. Successfully complete the National Advanced Leadership 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 MINOR » 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) Mil Sci 3010 Organizational Leadership (3) Mil Sci 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 MilSci 1010 MilSci 1020 MilSci 2010 MilSci 2020 MilSci 2820 MilSci 2830 MilSci 2920 MilSci 4400 MilSci 4620 MilSci 4830 MilSci 4920 courses Introduction to Leadership I (2) Introduction to Leadership II (2) Leader Development I (2) Leader Development II (2) Wilderness Survival Techniques (2) Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) Advanced Physical Readiness (2) Advanced Recondo (2) Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES MILSCI MilSci 0000. 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. Introduction to Leadership 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. Introduction to Leadership 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 inland 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 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 batdes 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. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG