USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 59 - 60 | Course Descriptions |
(Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
The Department of Military Science for Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) was established to select and prepare students to serve as officers in the Regular and Reserve components of the United States Army. The curriculum is designed to develop the students' leadership potential, as well as improve the students' planning, organizing, and managerial skills.
Army ROTC training is divided into two phases: The first two years constitute the Basic Course; the last two, the Advanced Course. The Department offers both a four- and a two-year program, each leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. The four-year program requires completion of the Basic Course, a six-week field training course, and the Advance Course. The two-year course allows academic juniors to enter the Advanced Course and to be commissioned as a second lieutenant in two years. Students with prior active military service or previous training at military schools may exempt some or all of the Basic Course. Students with questions concerning the various options should contact the Professor of Military Science for more information. Army ROTC training is offered to both men and women students and provides free uniforms and textbooks. Enrollment is open to qualified students at all levels, including graduate students. Offerings are published each semester.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis in engineering, nursing, physical science, business, social science and other fields. The scholarship pays for tuition, books, lab fees, and certain other academic expenses.
All Advanced Course and scholarship students receive $150.00 per month for subsistence. This is in addition to the pay of approximately $700.00 which the students receive while attending the six-week field training course at the Summer Advanced Camp.
Adventure training at the Aireborne School, Air Assault School, and the Northern Warfare School is available to both Basic and Advanced Course students during semester breaks. Adventure training is also available during the academic year. Other training includes survival skills, hand to hand combat, rappelling, escape and evasion, orienteering, etc.
Basic Course: The Basic Course consists of four semesters of classroom instruction of one hour each week. Students incur no military commitment by participating in the Basic Course. Any prior military service, Reserve or National Guard Basic training, or other ROTC training may qualify for full or partial completion of the Basic Course.
Advanced Course: The Advanced Course is designed to prepare the student who desires to be a Professional Army Officer for duty, either Reserve, National Guard, or Active Army. The training consists of four semesters of classroom instruction of three hours each week, lab, field training exercises, and a six-week training phase at summer Advanced Camp.
The newly commissioned officer can be guaranteed Reserve or National Guard duty, or compete for an Active Duty commission. Prior to commissioning the student may request duty as a pilot in the Army Aviation field, or serve in the fields of medical, personnel, administration, law, management, law enforcement, engineering, combat arms, or select duty from a list of many more opportunities.
Requirements for an AROTC Commission: Students who desire to earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army must meet the following requirements; four semesters of the ROTC Advanced Course, successfully complete the Professional Military Education Courses (written communication skills, human behavior, computer literacy, math reasoning, and military history), attend Advanced Camp, maintain and graduate with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, pass the Army Physical Readiness Test and meet the height and weight, and other requirements of the United States Army.
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Students not attending on an Army Scholarship may take the 1000 and 2000 level courses with no obligation to the Army. Army Scholarships and Service obligation options are discussed in class.
MIS 1000 ORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY AND ROTC (1)
Introduction, purpose, and obligation of the Army and ROTC. Introduction to military customs and traditions; rank structure and the role of an Army officer.
MIS 1400 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (1)
Basic leadership techniques and principles, professional ethics, senior-subordinate relationships, leadership problems, basic counseling and management techniques.
MIS 2601 MILITARY TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES (1)
Develops an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved with methods of instruction, training management and curriculum development in the military. Actual student preparation and presentation of instruction will be an integral part of the course.
MIS 2610 LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT (1)
Course will include an introduction to interpersonal skills required for effective leadership and diagnostic leadership assessment exercises. Topics will also include immediate first aid and injury prevention.
MIS 2601L LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (0) Consists of two blocks of instruction per week and directly supports classroom instruction. Centered around hands-on experience which develops the student's potential. Includes instruction on drill and ceremonies; custom and courtesies, tactics, weapons and other related subjects.
MIS 3302 SMALL UNIT OPERATIONS (3)
PR: Permission of Department. Provides training required by junior officer to direct and coordinate individuals and small units in the execution of offensive and defensive tactical missions. Also provides exposure to military weapons and communications systems found at this level.
MIS 3404 LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS - TACTICS AND CAMP PREPARATION (3)
PR: Permission of Department. Improves cadet proficiency in those military subjects necessary to meet minimum standards of technical competence and self-confidence required of a junior officer in the U.S. Army. Prepares cadets for participation at Advanced Camp. Major emphasis during course is placed on physical training and field training exercises.
MIS 4002 ARMY AS A PROFESSION (2)
PR: Permission of Department. Designed to prepare cadets for duty as commissioned officers. Instruction centers around proficiency/familiarization with the military justice system, military administration, the Officer Professional Management System, international laws of war, and principles of management/leadership.
MIS 4421 SEMINAR IN MILITARY LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (3)
PR: Permission of Department. Provides a basic understanding of the professional soldier's responsibilities to the Army and the nation. Attempts to improve ethical decision-making skills through an examination of the need for ethical conduct, greater awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues, and the opportunity to apply these abilities in real world case study situations. Included are seminars to acquaint the new lieutenant with his/her relationship to NCOs, company grade officers, and senior officers.
MIS 4930 ADVANCED DIRECTED STUDY AND RESEARCH (1-3)
PR: CI and permission of Professor of Military Science. Intensive individual study in a particular aspect of military science that is not covered in regular course offerings. Request for enrollment must be made prior to registration in the form of a written proposal. May be repeated for credit.
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