tactics, weapons marksmanship and military history. This program is designed for high performing students who wish to try Military Science without obligation, while enhandng 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) - $5,000 (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. All WSU contraded cadets receive some form of finandal assistance, which can include up to 100% tuition, fees, books and other costs paid. 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-$5,000 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. 397 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 a dive 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 Directed Readings, Projeds and Research (1-3) MILS 4400 Advanced Physical Readiness (2) MILS 4830 Directed Readings, Projeds and Research (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILS MILS 0000. Leadership Laboratory (0) F, S Conduded three hours per week; enhances self-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Allows perspedive officers to practice 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 $75 lab fee is required. MILS 1010. Leadership and Personal Development (2) F, S Establishes a foundation for self and team devdopment through partidpation in adventure tiaining and team-building activities. Among the subjects presented are: land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effediveness, effective time management and Army branches. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend fidd tiaining exerdse during the semester. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended (MILS 2400). MILS 1020. Introduction to Tactical Leadership (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 and small unit operations. Classroom discussion includes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills, and the organization of company- sized Army units. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise during the semester. Partidpation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended (MLS 2400). MILS 2010. Innovative Team Leadership (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 devdop basic skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A three-hour weekly leadership General PROFILE ENROLLMENT I STUDENT AFFAIRS I1 ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog