The Margin of Difference. Army ROTC cadets leam to be leaders and receive hands-on experience in managing physical, financial, and human resources. They develop self-confidence and superior dedsion-making skills. Employers value these leadership qualities and recognize associated potential. Four-Year Program. The traditional Army ROTC program covers four years consistent with normal undergraduate progression (freshman-senior). The four-year program is divided into two parts called the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is usually taken during the first two years of college. It covers subjeds such as mountaineering, land navigation, wilderness survival, leadership development, small unit tactics, weapons marksmanship and military history. This program is designed for high performing students who wish to try Military Science without obligation, while enhancing their leadership skills and self-confidence. Upon successful completion of the basic course, students are eligible to enter the advanced course. Advanced course requirements are normally completed during the junior and senior years. The advanced course further develops and refines leadership competencies, and qualifies the student for a commission in the United States Army. Advanced course students receive a $450 (Junior year) - $500 (Senior year) per month tax-free subsistence allowance [$4,050 (Junior year) - $4,500 (Senior year) per year]. Two-Year Program. This is a special program for junior and community college transfers or students who did not take Army ROTC during their first two years of college. To enter the two year program, a student first partidpates in a four-week leadership training course. This usually takes place between the sophomore and junior year. Students are paid for attending this instrudion, have the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships, and may receive academic credit. Scholarships. Army ROTC provides numerous scholarship opportunities. About 35 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 four, three, or two-year scholarships. Students may choose from two different options. The first option pays the cost of tuition and fees and a flat rate for textbooks and classroom supplies. The second option pays the students up to $10,000 for housing and the same flat rate for textbooks and dassroom supplies. The Green to Gold scholarship allows soldiers serving on active duty to leave the Army early and attend college/ROTC full-time while recdving scholarship benefits. Other scholarship opportunities indude: room and book grants and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Nursing students qualify for additional incentives. Call or visit the Department of Military Sdence 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 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 ($3,150-$4,500 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 » Grade Requirements: Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for these courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 hours in Military Science courses as outlined below. Required Courses (12 hours) MILS 3010 Adaptive Team Leadership (3) MILS 3020 Leadership in Changing Environments (3) MILS 4010 Developing Adaptive Leaders (3) MILS 4020 Leadership in a Complex World (3) Elective Courses (10 credit hours) select from the following courses MILS 1010 Leadership and Personal Development (2) MILS 1020 Introduction to Tactical Leadership (2) MILS 2010 Innovative Team Leadership (2) MILS 2020 Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2) MILS 2830 Direded Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) MILS 4400 Advanced Physical Readiness (2) MILS 4830 Direded Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILS MILS 0000. Leadership Laboratory (0) F, S Conducted three hours per week; enhances self-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Allows perspective officers to pradice essential leader skills and receive feedback on their performance. Open only to, and required of, students in MILS 1010, 1020,2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, and 4020. A $50 lab fee is required. MILS 1010. Leadership and Personal Development (2) F, S Establishes a foundation for sdf and team development through partidpation in adventure training and team-building activities. Among the subjeds presented are: land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effediveness and effedive time management. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend fidd training exercise during the semester. Optional partidpation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MILS 1020. Introduction to Tactical Leadership (2) F, S 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, small unit operations and branches of Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog