ROTC Program Overview

Army ROTC is designed as a four-year program comprised of two courses, the Basic Course and the Advance Course designed to train and develop you to lead as an Officer in the U.S. Army. Students are assigned a Military Science level (MS) I through IV typically. The basic course is for MSI and MSIIs students. Juniors are considered MSIII students and Seniors are MSIV students. Below is an outline of what is covered during each course.

There are many different pathways for completion of the ROTC programs. Please contact us so we can see how ROTC can fit into your journey.

Basic Course (MS I and MS II)

Designed for Freshmen and Sophomores, it will develop both leadership and confidence through team study and activities such as physical fitness, team building exercises, land navigation, oral presentations, and fundamentals of small unit tactics and lays the ground work for the Advanced Course.

• Physical Training three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Lecture class once (freshman) or twice a week (sophomore)
• Leadership Lab once a week (3 Hours)
• 1 weekend long Field Training Exercise a Semester
• No military obligation (unless receiving scholarship benefits)
• Scholarship Opportunities (multi-year)
• Receive a $420.00 stipend after contracting

* Important: note that basic training in any service or completion of USACC Basic Camp meets to the requirements for the Basic Course

Advanced Course (MS III and MS IV)

Designed for Juniors and Seniors, it concentrates on tactical operations and military instruction, as well as advanced techniques of management, leadership, and command. Students must be contracted to participate in the Advanced Course.

Junior Program (MS III) 

• Physical Training three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Lecture class three times a week       
• Leadership Lab once a week (3 Hours)
• Evaluated Leadership Positions providing direct coaching and mentorship               
• Receive $420 stipend per month (12 months/year) regardless of scholarship
• Advanced Leadership and Public Speaking Training         
• Cadet Leadership Course - 4 weeks of training in the summer at Fort Knox, KY
• Requires Army service commitment

Senior Program (MS IV)

• Physical Training three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Lecture class three times a week
• Leadership Lab once a week (3 Hours)
• Receive $420 stipend per month (10 months/year) regardless of scholarship
• Advanced leadership training - plan and organize training for the underclassmen
• Must complete an undergraduate degree program to complete ROTC and commission as an Army Officer