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MIL S Course Descriptions
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College of Social and Behavioral Science
Department Office: Building 23, 581-6716
Mailing Address: 105 S. 1452 E., Rm.104, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 0230
Web Address: www.utah.edu/arotc/UtahROTC.html
Department Chair, Harry H. Keller, M.S.

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Professor. H.H. Keller.
The Military Science Department (Army ROTC) offers a leadership program for college men and women leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army (Active, Reserve, or National Guard). All courses receive academic credit toward graduation. Students may earn an academic minor in military science.

The Department of Military Science prepares college students to be the leaders of the 21st century. This program offers an opportunity to:

    * Receive a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army (Active, Reserves or National Guard)
    * Learn and practice hands-on leadership
    * Experience military adventure training
    * Receive financial aid and/or scholarships
Textbooks, uniforms, and equipment necessary for the program are provided by the Department of the Army without cost to the University or student. A subsistence allowance of up to $1,500 per year is available to selected students.

Undergraduate Program


Four-Year Program.
The four- year Army ROTC program consists of the Basic Course and the Advanced Course.

Basic Course.
The Basic Course provides instruction in basic leadership and hands-on military adventure training. Students receive introductory leadership training and participate in adventure training such as rappelling, survival instruction, cross-country skiing, land navigation and rifle marksmanship. Various social and professional enrichment activities are available in conjunction with the military science program. Most students will take this program during their freshman and sophomore years. After completing the Basic Course, students who have demonstrated officer potential and who meet Army physical standards are eligible to enroll in the Advanced Course.

Advanced Course.
This program is normally taken during the final two years of college. Instruction includes further leadership development, military organization, management, tactics, and administration.

Students enrolled in the Advanced Course receive a $150-per month stipend for a period of up to 20 months. They attend a five week leadership evaluation summer camp between their junior (Military Science III) and senior (Military Science IV) years. Students at this camp put into practice the leadership principles and skills learned during the Military Science III year. Students receive pay, room, and board while attending camp. Academic credit can be earned for successful camp completion.

Two-Year Program.
This program accommodates students who did not have an opportunity to complete the Basic Course during their first two years at the University. Students can take advantage of this program by successfully completing a paid six-week Basic Leadership Camp and enrolling in the ROTC Advanced Course for two years. Students must meet enrollment requirements. Students may also compete for two-year scholarships at Basic Camp.

Veterans, members of the National Guard or Army Reserve, and Junior ROTC cadets may receive Basic Course credit based on their experience.

Service Obligation.
There is no military service commitment for students in the Basic Course, unless the student has an ROTC scholarship. Scholarship Program and Advanced Course students can fulfill their obligation in the Active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard.

Scholarships.
Two-, three-, and four-year merit-based scholarships are available through Army ROTC. These scholarships pay tuition, fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend. Winners are selected based on achievements in academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Submit four year applications between April 1 and November 15. Submit two- and three-year applications before February 1. Applications are available from the Department of Military Science.

Curriculum and Academic Credit.
Students may count military science credit hours toward graduation.

LDS Mission Leave Policy.
Students leaving on LDS missions are granted a 24- month leave of absence.

Simultaneous Membership Program.
A special program is available to Advanced Course students who wish to participate in National Guard or Army Reserve units. These individuals are eligible to receive drill pay, the G.I. Bill, and in certain cases, tuition assistance, as well as a monthly stipend. Some students may be eligible for a special Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarship.

Special Training.
Four programs of optional training are available to selected cadets.

Airborne School
. This three-week Army course qualifies cadets as Army parachutists. Cadets may attend Airborne School during summers (or at other arranged times).

Air Assault School
. This two-week helicopter assault training course teaches advanced rappelling from helicopters, aerial insertion, and exfiltration.

Cadet Troop Leadership Training
. This three-week training period is taken with an active Army unit following advanced camp and helps prepare the student for future leadership.

Northern Warfare School
. A three-week course in arctic operations in Alaska includes inland waterway navigation, mountaineering, and glacier climbing.

Requirements for the Minor
Total Hours: 20

Advanced Military Science Courses

One course in military history (3)
One course in computer literacy (3)
MIL S 3010 Leadership Development and Assessment I (3)
MIL S 3020 Leadership Development and Assessment II (3)
MIL S 4010 Advanced Leadership I (4)
MIL S 4020 Advanced Leadership II (4)

Special Requirements: Students minoring in military science must receive Basic Military Science Course (lower-division) credit by meeting one of the following requirements:

    1. Take MIL S 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020
    2. Attend a six-week Basic Camp
    3. Prior military service
    4. Three years of JROTC (requires department approval)
MIL S Course Descriptions
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