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Program Details   The RHIT Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program provides leadership training for students at Rose-Hulman and helps train officers for the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S. Army National Guard. Army ROTC enhances a Student's education and provides unique educational opportunities by combining leadership and management theory with actual hands-on experience. Army ROTC helps the student to develop self-discipline, physical stamina, and poise-the qualities basic to success in any career. Army ROTC is an elective course, which can lead to a commission in the United States Army. Army ROTC is a program that can enhance education by providing unique leadership training, skills, and management experience. It helps develop the qualities necessary for success in either a military or civilian career. Students can earn a college degree and an Army Officer's commission at the same time. » BACK TO TOP

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U.S. Army ROTC Military Science program is not an academic major. Military Science classes give you College/University credit while learning the essential skills needed for leadership and everyday life. The classes also apply the "hands-on" approach to learning. The course work is accomplished in class with virtually no take-home work. The hands-on approach to training delivers an immediate impact. Most students have little difficulty with ROTC courses since grading consists of participation and willingness to do the best you can in each class. » BACK TO TOP

BASIC COURSE The Basic Course consists of a series of four 2-hour courses (one taken per semester) open to all students that may be counted as electives. Enrollment in Basic Course classes does not obligate a student to Military Science. Freshman Year (MS I)   MSL 110 Introduction to the Army 1R-1C F,W,S Pre: None An introduction to the U.S. Army; its roles, traditions, skills and opportunities. Provides classroom instruction and team building activities to include rappelling, leadership reaction courses, weapons safety and firing and land navigation. MSL 120 Fundamental Military Concepts - 1 hour The course introduces the student to the basic officer competencies and establishes a firm foundation for their continued study in higher ROTC courses. Instructs basic life skills pertaining to personal fitness and interpersonal communication skills. Students will be introduced to the US Army values, National values, and expected ethical behavior. Students will be exposed to the unique duties and responsibilities of officers and the expectations of selfless service, dedication and duty to the nation. Designed to introduce the basic soldier skills and introduce squad level tactical operations. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. MSL 130 Basic Leadership - 1 hour Examines the leadership process as affected by individual differences and styles, group dynamics and personality behavior of leaders. Will introduce a generic model of problem solving. Teaches the basic skills that underlie effective problem solving in different work environments. Instructs how to relate the problem-solving model and basic problem solving skills to the resolution of military probleMSL. Students will experience an introduction of fundamental leadership concepts, and examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Designed to teach the basic soldier skills and squad level tactical operations. Student involvement in briefings and hands on practical exercises. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. Sophomore Year (MS II)   MSL 201 Advanced Leadership and Management - 2 hours Develops basic leadership abilities and management skills through instruction and hands on practical exercises, Introduces principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Teaches practical leader skills and examines the principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change. Student will apply leadership and problem solving to a complex case study/simulation. Class is designed to develop individual team skills, decision-making abilities, test basic tactical proficiency skills as well as improving planning and organizational skills both in and out of the classroom environment. Teaches hands on soldier skills and squad level tactical operations. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. MSL 202 Leadership, Tactics and Officership I - 2 hours Further develops leadership skills by focusing on conventional basic squad and small unit tactics and introduces the student to the basic tactical principles of maneuver. Examines the roots of national and Army values, and better citizenship. Allows student to apply principles of ethical decision-making and resolve ethical issues in case studies. Examines the legal and historical foundations, duties and functions of the Army officer. Students will analyze the roles officers played in the transition of the Army from the Vietnam conflict to the 21st Century. Teaches basic soldier skills and squad level tactical operations. Special attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. MSL 203 Leadership, Tactics and Officership II - 2 hours Course is an advanced follow-on course module of MSL 202, designed to further develop leadership skills by focusing on conventional basic squad and small unit tactics and introduces the student to the basic tactical principles of maneuver. Examines the roots of national and Army values, and better citizenship. Allows student to apply principles of ethical decision-making and resolve ethical issues in case studies. Examines the legal and historical foundations, duties and functions of the Army officer. Students will analyze the roles officers played in the transition of the Army from the Vietnam conflict to the 21st Century. Teaches basic soldier skills and squad level tactical operations. Special attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. MSL 206 Leaders Training Course - 4 hours Conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, home of the United States Armor Branch, during the summer months covering a training period of approximately 30 days of paid training and excitement. The Department of Military Science ROTC battalion provides travel to and from Fort Knox. Students may attend to access their desire to continue and contract into the Advanced ROTC Program. While at camp you will meet students from all over the nation while earning approximately $800 in pay and receive free room and board while at camp. You may apply for a two year ROTC scholarship to cover up to 26,000 per year at RHIT to pay for your remaining two years of college, $900 annually for books and earn a monthly stipend of over $350 for 10 months per year. The Basic Camp is a way to catch up on missed Military Science courses, in order qualify the student to contract into the Advanced ROTC Course at RHIT. » BACK TO TOP

ADVANCED COURSE The U.S. Army ROTC Advanced Course is structured to develop the leadership potential of students choosing to pursue an officer commission. Prerequisites for the Advanced Course may be satisfied in a number of ways; specific questions on individual eligibility should be addressed to the department staff. Students accepted into the Advanced Course agree to complete the curriculum and to accept an Active U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or U.S. Army National Guard commission, if offered. Junior Year (MS III)   MSL 301 Small Unit Leadership - 2 hours Course is designed for those students who contract with Army ROTC to continue their military studies in pursuit of a commission as an officer into the Army following graduation from college. Course focus is to build cadet leadership competencies in preparation for attendance and successful completion of ROTC Advanced Camp, Ft Lewis, Washington. Provides an in depth review of the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program, providing the cadet with periodic assessment of performance in leadership positions. Students will study squad and platoon level tactics, troop leading procedures, mission analysis, land navigation skills training, military operations plans and orders development, execution of squad battle drills, basic briefing techniques. MSL 302 Small Unit Operations I - 2 hours Designed for those students who contract with Army ROTC to continue their military studies in pursuit of a commission as an officer into the Army following graduation from college, Course is a follow-on module to the MSL 301 class, in preparing cadets for attendance and successful completion of ROTC Advanced Camp, Ft Lewis, Washington. Focus will center on self-development through the Leadership Development Program, and an advance-learning environment of doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Cadets will plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations. Cadets will be exposed to the developmental counseling program throughout the course period. MSL 303 Small Unit Operations II - 2 hours Designed for those students who contract with Army ROTC to continue their military studies in pursuit of a commission as an officer into the Army following graduation from college. Course is a follow-on module to the MSL 302 class, in preparing cadets for attendance and successful completion of ROTC Advanced Camp, Ft Lewis, Washington. Focus will center on self-development through the Leadership Development Program, and an advance-learning environment of doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Cadets will plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations. Cadets will be exposed to the developmental counseling program throughout the course period. Senior Year (MS IV)   MSL 401 Leadership, Management and Ethics-2 hours Course is designed to develop, train and transition the advanced course graduate from cadet to lieutenant for service as an officer. Cadet will study army staff organizations, how they function and the processes of the army’s hierarchy organizational structure. Students will learn in depth counseling responsibilities/methods, officer and non-commissioned officer evaluation report development, officer evaluation report support form development, and training plan development. Cadets will receive training on basic leader responsibilities to foster an ethical command climate and how to meet moral obligations, as well as leader responsibilities to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs. MSL 402 Transition to Lieutenant I-2 hours Continued advanced development and transition the advanced camp graduate from cadet to lieutenant for service as an officer. Course analyzes the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership in action. Course will expose cadets to the foundations of leadership, operational law, and the key aspects of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Students will undergo hands on training and instruction in Joint Ethics regulations, joint strategic level operations, study of army administrative and logistics management, in depth counseling techniques and duty at first military assignment. Students will also receive training in personal awareness financial planning. MSL 403 Transition to Lieutenant II-2 hours Continued advanced development and transition the advanced camp graduate from cadet to lieutenant for service as an officer. Course is a follow-on module to the MSL 402 class, which analyzes the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership in action. Course will expose cadets to the foundations of leadership, operational law, and the key aspects of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Students will undergo hands on training and instruction in Joint Ethics regulations, joint strategic level operations, study of army administrative and logistics management, in depth counseling techniques and duty at first military assignment. Students will also receive training in personal awareness financial planning. » BACK TO TOP

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES Cadets in the Military Science Program must take and successfully complete one college undergraduate course to satisfy the Professional Military Education (PME) requirement (American military history). This should be taken during the course of the student’s four years of academic studies and completed prior to graduation and commissioning. A complete listing of all applicable PME courses is available through ROTC department. » BACK TO TOP

National Leaders' Course   A five-week Basic ROTC summer training camp, with pay, enables ROTC participation by students who have not taken Basic Course classes. Application should be made to the Department of Military Science early in the spring semester. Students will attend ROTC Basic Camp during the summer. Satisfactory completion of ROTC Basic Camp earns 4 hours academic credit and satisfies all prerequisites for entry into the Advanced Course. Attendance at Leaders Training Course does not incur any military obligation. » BACK TO TOP

Warrior Forge   A five-week advanced summer camp, with pay is an integral part of the Advanced Course and normally is completed between the junior and senior years. Students will attend ROTC Advanced Camp during the summer. Satisfactory completion of ROTC Advanced Camp earns 4 hours of academic credit. Highly structured, demanding, and stressing leadership at small unit levels under varying, and challenging conditions. » BACK TO TOP

Scholarships   The U.S. Army provides two-, three-, and four-year scholarships to selected high school and college students. These scholarships provide full tuition and fees, an allowance for books, supplies, and $200-400 per school month. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to all students, regardless of present enrollment in U.S. Army ROTC, who wish to receive. For more information, see the Scholarships section. » BACK TO TOP