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It's Not For Everyone—
Just the Leaders of Tomorrow
The specific education you receive in Army ROTC will include things like leadership
development, military skills and adventure training. This will take place both in
the classroom and in the field, but you will have a normal daily schedule like all
college students. Army ROTC is comprised of two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.
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Army ROTC Basic Course
The Basic Course normally takes place during your
first two years in college as elective courses. It
normally involves one elective class and lab each
semester. You will learn basic military skills and the
fundamentals of leadership, as well as start the
groundwork toward becoming an Army leader. You can take
Army ROTC Basic Course without a military commitment.
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Freshman Year: Military Science &
Leadership 101/102
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Overview of MISC 101:
Foundations of
Officership
The purpose of this course is to introduce cadets to
issues and competencies that are central to a
commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial
lessons establish a
framework for understanding officership, leadership, and
Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses “life
skills” including fitness and time management. The MISC
101
course is designed to give cadets an accurate insight
into the Army Profession and the officer’s role within
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Overview of MISC 102: Basic
Leadership
The MISC 102 course expands upon the fundamentals
introduced in the previous term by focusing on
communications, leadership, and problem solving. “Life
skills” lessons in this semester include: problem
solving, goal setting, interpersonal communication
skills, and
assertiveness skills. The course also gives
accurate information about life in the Army, including
the organization of the Army, employment benefits, and
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Sophomore Year: Military Science &
Leadership 201/202
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Overview of MISC 201 & MISC 202:
Individual Leadership Studies/
Leadership & Teamwork |
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The purpose
of year two is to work from the same or similar learning
objectives – developed as part of years one, three and
four – but to provide direct experience. The subject is
leadership; so the curriculum necessarily involves
understanding how to build teams, how to influence, how
to communicate, how and when to make decisions, how to
engage in creative problem-solving, and how to plan and
organize. The curriculum also focuses on building
character. Where years one, three and four focus on
mastering definitions, concepts, ideas and principles,
year two focuses on direct, physical experiences. Year
two centers on giving cadets the opportunity to apply,
practice, and experience leadership principles. Cadets
are asked to reflect upon their actions and those of
others.
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Leader's Training Course
Cadets take part in the Leader's Training Course
(formerly basic camp) when they enter Army ROTC going into
their junior year. This course—made up of four phases—allows Cadets to "catch up" to those
who joined in their freshman or sophomore years. The first phase introduces Cadets to the
Army and prepares them for the next three phases consisting of team building, leadership
development and Field Training Exercises. Most graduates
of LTC are very competitive for two year scholarships.
Students without prior service or who did not complete
the basic course are required to attend LTC in order to
enter the advanced course. Click here for more on
program options.
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Army ROTC Advanced Course
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses.
It normally includes one elective class or lab each semester, plus a summer leadership
course. You will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization,
planning and decision-making. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve
as an Officer in the U.S. Army after you graduate.
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Junior Year: Military Science &
Leadership 301/302
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Overview
of MISC 301: Adaptive Team Leadership |
MISC 301 challenges cadets to study, practice, and
evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are
presented with the demands of the ROTC Leader
Development Assessment
Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small
unit tactical operations are used to develop self
awareness and critical thinking skills. Cadets receive
systematic and specific
feedback on their leadership abilities. Cadets begin to
analyze and evaluate their own leadership values,
attributes, skills, and actions. Primary attention is
given to preparation for LDAC and the development of
leadership qualities. |
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Overview
of MISC 302: Leadership Under Fire |
MISC 302 uses increasingly intense situational
leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and
skills in leading small units. Skills in
decision-making, persuading and
motivating team members when “under fire” are explored,
evaluated, and developed. Aspects of military operations
are reviewed as a means of preparing for the ROTC Leader
Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets are
expected to apply basic principles of the Law of Land
Warfare, Army training, and motivation to troop leading
procedures. Emphasis is also placed on conducting
military
briefings and developing proficiency in Garrison
operation orders. MISC 302 cadets are evaluated on what
they know and do as leaders. |
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Senior Year: Military
Science & Leadership 401/402 |
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Overview
of MISC 401: Developing Adaptive Leaders |
MISC 401 develops cadet proficiency in planning,
executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning
as a member of a staff, and providing leadership
performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets are given
situational opportunities to assess risk, make ethical
decisions, and provide coaching to fellow ROTC cadets.
Cadets are challenged to analyze, evaluate, and instruct
younger cadets. Both their classroom and battalion
leadership experiences are designed to prepare them for
their first unit of assignment. Cadets identify
responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles,
and
use situational opportunities to teach, train, and
develop subordinates.
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Overview
of MISC 402:Leadership in a Complex World |
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MISC 402
explores the dynamics of leading in the complex
situations of current military operations. Cadets
examine differences in customs and courtesies, military
law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the
face of international terrorism. Aspects of interacting
with non-government organizations, civilians on the
battlefield, and host nation support are examined and
evaluated.
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Leader Development And Assesment Course
Every Army ROTC Cadet who enters into the Advanced Course attends the Leader Development
and Assessment Course. It's a four-week summer course to evaluate and train all Army ROTC
Cadets. This course normally takes place between your junior and senior years of college,
and is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington.
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