- Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- George C. Marshall, former Chief of Staff of the Army
- Samuel Alito, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
- Samuel Walton, founder of Walmart
- Lenny Wilkens, most wins as NBA coach
- Introduction to leadership (values, attributes, skills, actions)
- Personal development (time management, stress management, health and fitness, goal setting, and communications)
- Officership and the army profession
- Orienteering, map reading, land navigation, basic tactics
- Foundations of leadership (team building, situational leadership, adaptive leadership, leadership analysis)
- Personal development (briefings, interpersonal communication, effective writing, advanced time management)
- Army values and ethics, consideration of others
- Officership (Introduction of Principles of War, terrorism awareness)
- Advanced map reading, terrain analysis, route planning, problem solving, battle drills, offensive operations
- Advanced Course – Professional Military Education – Commissioning
- Adaptive Team Leadership (team dynamics, developing future leaders, leadership styles and behavior)
- Personal Development (effective communications, stress management)
- Army Values and Ethics (Warrior Ethos), risk management
- Advanced map reading, intelligence preparation of the battlefield, troop leading procedures, squad tactics
- Warrior Forge at Ft. Lewis, Wash. (usually summer after junior year)
- Developmental and adaptive leadership (physical fitness programs, effective communications)
- Military professional ethics, ethical decision-making, code of conduct, rules of engagement, cultural awareness
- Training, risk management process, counseling, evaluation reports, career management
- Military decision-making process, organization for combat, supply and logistics, military history
- You can serve full time in the Army for three years (four years for scholarship winners), with the balance in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
- Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.
- High-level leadership, management and communications training
- Problem-solving and strategic skills development
- Scholarships
- Monthly living allowances
- Enter the U.S. Army as an Officer either on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard
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About Army ROTC
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum. During classes, leadership labs, physical training and field training exercises, you will learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and conduct missions as an Officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and be commissioned into the Active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard and become a leader for life.
History
Officers in the Army possess the skills necessary to lead others through the most challenging of circumstances.
The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was born when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act of 1916. Since its inception, Army ROTC has provided leadership and military training at schools and universities across the country and has commissioned more than a half million Officers. It is the largest commissioning source in the American military.
Army ROTC is a diverse group of men and women with more than 20,000 Cadets currently enrolled. Women have been an integral part of Army ROTC since the first group of women was commissioned in 1976. Today, women constitute 20 percent of the Cadets.
Army ROTC has a total of 273 host programs with more than 1,100 partnership and affiliate schools across the country. It produces approximately 60 percent of the Second Lieutenants who join the active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. More than 40 percent of current Active Duty Army General Officers were commissioned through ROTC. Army ROTC provides Cadets with the character-building aspects of a diverse, self-disciplined civilian education with tough, centralized leadership development training.
PROMINENT ARMY ROTC ALUMNI
Military Science Classes
Military Science I
Military Science II
Military Science III
Leadership Development Assessment Course
Military Science IV
Ways to Attend ROTC
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
If you're still in high school and you're interested in enrolling in Army ROTC, you can find schools that carry an Army ROTC program or talk to your academic advisor.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for high school students.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
If you're interested in enrolling in Army ROTC and you are in college, you can start by taking an Army ROTC basic elective course. If you have at least two or more years remaining toward your undergraduate degree, but not enough time to complete the Basic Course, you can enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course by completing the Leader's Training Course (LTC) held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer.
Talk to your campus Military Science department about other ways to enroll in Army ROTC and the incentives available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships.
JUNIOR COLLEGE & GRADUATE STUDENTS
If you have two years remaining in junior college or graduate school, you are still eligible to enroll in Army ROTC.
LEADER'S TRAINING COURSE (LTC)
This course is for those college students who want to complete Army ROTC training in two years. To qualify, you must complete a challenging and motivating 28-day training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon completion of the Leader's Training Course, graduates return to campus prepared to enter the Advanced Course. Upon that contracting commitment, they may also qualify for a $5,000 bonus. Ask your campus Military Science department.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for college students.
ENLISTED SOLDIERS
If you are an Enlisted Soldier in the Army and interested in becoming an Officer, find out more about opportunities for Soldiers.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for Enlisted Soldiers.
SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)
The Simultaneous Membership Program allows you to attend Army ROTC and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard at the same time. It gives you an opportunity for additional training and experience. Cadets serve as Officer trainees in the Reserve or National Guard while completing college. You can earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits in addition to your Army ROTC allowances.
Service Commitment
Army ROTC students who receive an Army ROTC scholarship or enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course must agree to complete an eight-year period of service with the Army.
It's an experience that you can't get anywhere else, and your leadership skills will be challenged every day. Contact your campus Military Science department for more specific details on your Army ROTC service commitment.
Enrolling in the Army ROTC Basic Course does NOT involve a commitment of service to the Army unless you have received an Army ROTC scholarship.
All scholarship students will be required to serve in the military for a period of eight years. This obligation may be fulfilled by serving four years on Active Duty, followed by four years service in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).
NON-SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Non-scholarship graduates may serve three years on Active Duty and five years in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).
Post ROTC Careers
Army ROTC prepares college students to succeed in any competitive environment. The leadership training and experiences that students have in Army ROTC will provide them with a foundation to become commissioned Army Officers upon graduation.
Upon completion of the Army ROTC program, graduates will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and will embark on specialized training in their first Army branch.
Upon completion of Officer branch training and a first assignment, Army Officers may pursue additional specialized training and postgraduate education opportunities. They will be assigned to advanced leadership positions and to staff positions in upper management. Also, they may develop doctrine, teach military tactics or serve as advisors.
Parents and Advisors
Army ROTC is one of the most demanding and successful leadership programs in the country. For years, Army ROTC has been creating leaders who go on to rewarding careers in the military and civilian worlds. Here are just a few benefits a student can gain by enrolling in Army ROTC:
Within this section are links to more detailed explanations on this site. This information will help you offer you more practical advice to give your loved ones the information to enroll or apply for scholarships.
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