Department of Military Science (MS) Lieutenant Colonel Douglas G. Jett, Chair Major Robert O. Gibbard Captain Channing B. Moose Captain Daniel B. Smith The Army ROTC program was developed to give college men and women the best available training and experience in the art of leadership. This program includes instruction to develop self-discipline, physical stamina, and poise, as well as the organizational and motivational skills that contribute to success in any career. The basic course consists of the freshman and sophomore years of military training in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps and is strictly voluntary for any student. An individual taking these ROTC courses incurs absolutely no obligation to future military service. Non-ROTC students completing their sophomore year may attend the ROTC Leader's Training Course of five weeks duration in lieu of completing the basic course. Graduates may be eligible to receive a scholarship covering tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for their remaining two years of college. The advanced course is offered on a voluntary basis during the junior and senior years to those cadets meeting the necessary qualifications. Upon successful completion of the advanced course including the National Advanced Leadership Camp, which is five weeks duration at Fort Lewis, Washington, and usually taken between the junior and senior year, the cadet may be offered a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserves or Army National Guard. A minor in military science consists of 19 semester hours including MS 3001, 3002, 3003, 4001, 4002, and three semester hours from a 3000 or 4000 level course in geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. A semester of student teaching or student internship may be substituted for the latter three hours. Two-, three-, and limited four-year scholarships are offered by the Department of the Army. These scholarships pay the full cost of tuition, a flat rate fee for textbooks, lab fees and other educational expenses for the duration of the award. They also provide a subsistence allowance of between $250 and $400 a month up to 10 months of each academic year for which the award is in effect. Participation in the Army ROTC scholarship program does not preclude the holding of other scholarships. Additionally, the Simultaneous Membership Program, where a student participates with either the National Guard or Reserve and ROTC, can provide financial incentives in excess of $600 a month or over $12,000 for the last two years of college. More information may be obtained from the chairperson of the Department of Military Science. BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS A candidate for ROTC training must: a. Be of good moral character. b. Be a citizen of the United States. c. Be able to graduate before 30 years of age. d. Be physically able to participate in the program of instruction. e. Meet other entrance requirements as determined by the department chairperson, current Army regulations, and University policies. A student who does not meet all of the above requirements should consult with the Department of Military Science to determine if waivers can be granted. A waiver of attendance of Military Science I, and/or Military Science II may be granted for previous ROTC training or military service upon application. TEXTS AND UNIFORMS Basic course students do not receive monetary allowances. Texts are available through the university book rental system. Uniforms are furnished by the government. Students will be required to reimburse the government for loss of uniform items or other equipment. ADVANCED COURSE REQUIREMENTS A candidate must: a. Meet all requirements for the basic course. b. Have a minimum of two years remaining at the University. c. Meet medical requirements for advanced course. d. Possess qualifications for becoming an effective Army officer. e. Have satisfactorily completed the basic course, received a waiver, have satisfactorily completed the leadership course, or have served as an enlisted person in the active or reserve armed forces with an honorable discharge. f. Have satisfactorily completed loyalty requirements. g. Accept a commission if offered in either the active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. h. Meet other requirements as determined by the department chairperson, current Army regulations, and University policies. A student who does not meet all of the above requirements should consult with the Department of Military Science to determine whether waivers can be granted. ADVANCED COURSE ALLOWANCES Each cadet enrolled in the advanced course receives subsistence pay at the rate of between $350 and $400 per month for up to 20 months. They are paid a travel allowance to and from advanced camp. While at camp, cadets are paid approximately $810. The total pay and allowances received while in the advanced course are approximately $8,400. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN MILITARY SCIENCE (MS) This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin. (For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of courses, see the index for abbreviations.)