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Military Science
Department Chair: Lieutenant Colonel Doug Trenda
Faculty: Victor Aponte, Jay Good, Randy Nelson, Doug Trenda
The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
(ROTC) program prepares the student for leadership in a civilian or
military career. ROTC is a campus program that encourages and permits
the full development of the whole person - intellectually, physically
and emotionally. The military science (MS) curriculum allows students
to develop self-discipline, physical stamina, confidence and poise -
qualities basic to success in any career endeavor.
The university offers a four-year and two-year
ROTC program. The four-year program consists of MS I through MS IV
courses and one paid, off-campus, five-week summer training program.
The two-year program consists of MS III and MS IV courses and two paid
summer training programs. Students interested in the two-year program
should contact the military science department prior to the end of the
sophomore academic year. All textbooks and uniforms are provided free
of charge. Students selected for the advanced course (MS III and MS
IV), and all MS I and MS II scholarship students, receive a monthly,
tax-free allowance of $200 during the school year, up to $1,800 per
school year.
Two-, three-, and four-year ROTC scholarships,
providing up to 100 percent of college tuition, most on-campus
educational fees (lab fees), as well as a flat rate for textbooks,
supplies and equipment are available. These U.S. Army ROTC
scholarships are merit-based, not awarded for financial need.
Competition is based on academic scholarship, leadership and military
aptitude. Prior ROTC enrollment is not required to compete for a
scholarship.
ROTC is open to both men and women, and
non-scholarship students do not incur a military obligation until
their MS III year in the program. Upon graduation from college and
successful completion of Army ROTC, cadets are commissioned as second
lieutenants and may serve on active duty or with the Army Reserve or
National Guard. Veterans, members of the Reserve Components, and
Junior ROTC graduates may be eligible for advanced placement. All
courses include participation in leadership laboratories and training
exercises that include rifle marksmanship, rappelling and military
drill and ceremonies. ROTC strives to enhance the physical
conditioning of all cadets. This is achieved through regular physical
fitness classes, opportunities for alpine and cross-country skiing,
and running.
ROTC extracurricular activities focus on
further development of leadership and management skills. Recognizing
the value of team building and camaraderie, cadets work together
providing the Color Guard for many sports and special events
throughout the area. The "Raiders" are a cadet-developed and
operated organization dedicated to the proper balance of social
interaction and personal growth during the ROTC experience. It serves
as the cadets' social and service organization dedicated to the
university community. Finally, the "Ranger Challenge Team"
is ROTC's varsity sport. Competing within the state and throughout the
nation in various military skill events, team members demonstrate
their knowledge, skill, and physical endurance at increasing levels of
competition conducted at U.S. Military Installations.
All ROTC cadets must complete the following
five Professional Military Education requirements prior to receiving
their commissions: human behavior/psychology, written communication
skills, military history, computer literacy and math reasoning.
Program content, benefits, requirements and
personnel are subject to change by the U.S. Department of the Army.
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