ROTC PROGRAM

Earn a Gold Bar as a 2nd Lieutenant while you earn your college degree!
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corp) is one of the best leadership
courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum.  During classes and
field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate
groups and how to conduct missions as an Officer in the National Guard or Army.  
Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant
and become a leader for life.  

Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college
classes.  It prepares you with the tools, training and experiences that will help you
succeed in any competitive environment.  You will have a normal college student
experience like everyone else on campus, but when you graduate you will be an
Officer in the National Guard or Army.  

Army ROTC is one of the Nation's top leadership programs, with many benefits of
joining.  Through Army ROTC you can:

Get help with your college tuition & books through the
Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).

Gain experience you can't find anywhere else.

Gain the respect of your peers and future employers.

Train to become a leader and manager.


Army ROTC Basic Course
The Basic Course takes place during your first two years of college as elective
courses.  It normally involves one elective class or lab each semester.  You will
learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership and start the
groundwork toward becoming a leader.  You can take Army ROTC Basic courses
without a military commitment.

FRESHMAN YEAR:  PREPARING FOR SUCCESS AS A OFFICER
                              Introduction to Army Leadership
                              Army Customs and Traditions
                              Military Operations and Tactics
                              Goal Setting and Accomplishment
                              Health and Physical Fitness

SOPHOMORE YEAR:  THE ROLE OF AN OFFICER
                              Applied Leadership Theory
                              Communications
                              Principles of War
                              Military Operations and Tactics
                        
Army ROTC Advanced Course
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as
elective courses.  It normally includes one elective class or lab each semester,
plus a summer leadership camp.  You will learn advanced military tactics and gain
experience in team organization, planning and decision-making.  To benefit from
the leadership training in the advanced course, all cadets must have completed
either the Basic Course or have attended the Leaders Training Course.  
Completing Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) with the National
Guard or prior army experience can be considered equivalent credit for the ROTC
Basic Course.  Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as
an officer in the National Guard or Active Army after you graduate.

JUNIOR YEAR: LEADING SMALL TACTICAL UNITS
                              Command and Staff Functions
                              Law of War
                              Weapons
                              Team Dynamics and Peer Leadership
                              Military Operations and Tactics

SENIOR YEAR:  TRANSITION TO BECOMING AN OFFICER
                              Training the Force
                              Military Justice
                              Ethical Decision Making
                              Personnel Management
                              Cultural Awareness
                              Post and Installation Support
                              Military Operations and Tactics

Whether you're in high school or college you can start your journey to becoming
an Officer right now.  Two year programs are available to select individuals.  
Contact us for details.
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