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ARMY ROTC BASIC COURSE

Two Years That Will Prepare You For Years To Come

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

Freshman Year: Preparing For Success As An Army Officer

Topics covered include:

  •     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

Topics covered include:

  •     Applied Leadership Theory
  •     Communications
  •     Principles of War
  •     Military Operations and Tactics

ARMY ROTC ADVANCED COURSE

Graduate College With A Degree In Leadership

The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses. It normally includes one elective class and lab each semester in addition to the requisite physical training and field training exercises, 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 Leader's training course. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the U.S. Army after you graduate.

Junior Year: Leading Small Tactical Units

Topics covered include:

  •     Command and Staff Functions
  •     Law of War
  •     Weapons
  •     Team Dynamics and Peer Leadership
  •     Military Operations and Tactics

Senior Year: Transition To Becoming An Officer

Topics covered include:

  •     Training the Force
  •     Military Justice
  •     Ethical Decision Making
  •     Personnel Management
  •     Cultural Awareness
  •     Post and installation Support
  •     Military Operations and Tactics