Army ROTC Courses
ROTC courses are divided between the Basic and Advanced Courses.
The Basic Course (ARMY 101; ARMY 102; ARMY 201; and ARMY 202) is designed to enhance student interest in ROTC and the Army. The Basic Course normally corresponds to the cadet’s freshman and sophomore years. By the end of the Basic Course, cadets should possess a basic understanding of the officer corps; fundamentals of leadership and decision-making; the Army’s institutional values, and principles of individual fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The lessons are designed to maximize cadet participation, inspire intellectual curiosity, stimulate self-study, and encourage cadets to commit to military service.
ARMY 101 Leadership and Personal Development
Cadets are introduced to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, and physical and mental fitness (resiliency training) relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
Offered: Fall semester
(One credit hour)
ARMY 102 Introduction to Tactical Leadership
This course provides an overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Cadre role models and the building of stronger relationships among the cadets through common experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the course experience.
Offered: Spring semester
(One credit hour)
ARMY 201 Innovative Team Leadership
This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership requirements model. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership attributes and core leader competencies through an understanding of Army rank, structure, duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the Operational Environment (OE).
Offered: Fall semester
(One credit hour)
ARMY 202 Foundations of Tactical Leadership
This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the OE. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership requirements model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course provides a smooth transition into ARMY 301. Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. OE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
Offered: Spring semester
(One credit hour)
The ROTC Advanced Course is comprised of four (4) courses (ARMY 301; ARMY 302; ARMY 401; and ARMY 402) plus the Advanced Course. These courses develop core leadership competencies essential for commissioning, success, and the establishment of a solid foundation for a career as a commissioned Army officer. The ROTC Advanced Course is founded on the Common Core Critical Task list. Cadets who did not complete the Basic Course attend Basic Camp in order to prepare for the Advance Course. Contact Lawrence Jenkins at lawrence.v.jenkins.civ@army.mil for guidance for Basic Camp.
Advanced Course lessons are carefully sequenced, linked, and progressive in their treatment of key officer knowledge and competencies. Cadets are encouraged to synthesize lessons to form broader perspectives, deeper insights, and more robust problem-solving abilities, by the use of case studies and simulations that require the use of skills and knowledge learned in a wide variety of earlier lessons. The sequencing of lessons is also designed to meet the immediate needs of cadets by addressing topics needed for success in their performance of cadet responsibilities early in the ARMY 301 term and at Advanced Camp, and topics designed to facilitate entry into military service after the ARMY 402 term.
ARMY 301 Adaptive Team Leadership
This course challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and core leader competencies. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is developing cadets’ tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Advanced Camp.
Prerequisite: ARMY 202
Offered: Fall semester
(Three credit hours)
ARMY 302 Applied Team Leadership
Using increasingly intense situational leadership challenges, this course builds 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 Advanced Camp. 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. ARMY 302 cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders.
Prerequisite: ARMY 301
Offered: Spring semester
(Three credit hours)
ARMY 303 Military Conditioning
This course introduces the cadet to the theoretical and practical aspects of developing physical fitness programs for all Army personnel from the commander or supervisor’s perspective. Provides an overview of total fitness, defines physical fitness, outlines the phases of fitness, discusses various types of fitness programs, and presents evaluation criteria.
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
(One credit hour)
ARMY 401 Adaptive Leadership
Transitioning the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored, and evaluated as an Army III Cadet to learning how to train, mentor, and evaluate underclass cadets. Army IV Cadets learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process, Army Writing Style, and the Army’s Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute, and assess battalion training events. Cadets learn to safely conduct training by understanding and employing the Composite Risk Management Process. Cadets learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
Prerequisite: ARMY 302
Offered: Fall semester
(Three credit hours)
ARMY 402 Leadership in a Complex World
This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the OE. Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
Prerequisite: ARMY 401
Offered: Spring semester
(Three credit hours)
ARMY 450 Military Analysis
The study of present and future military operations; emphasis placed on analysis of problem. The student will defend his/her analysis through written and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
(One credit hour)
Advanced Camp (Summer Training)
Advanced Camp is the crucible of the Army ROTC Program. As such, Cadet Command provides the best professional training and evaluation possible for all cadets. The primary focus at Advanced Camp is to evaluate each cadet’s officer potential in a collective environment. The secondary purpose of Advanced Camp is to validate specific skills taught on campus and to impart selective individual and collective common skills. Advanced Camp represents the only opportunity for this command to assemble cadets from disparate schools into an environment with common operational conditions.