Curriculum

When you become a part of Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets. But make no mistake, you're a student first. You'll have a college schedule like your fellow students, but you'll also receive classroom and field courses that will challenge and excite you. 

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.

The Two Phases of 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 or 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.
    
• 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.

Other Programs Available to Cadets:

• Leader's Training Course
  Cadets take part in the Leader's Training Course 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.
    
• Leader Development And Assessment 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.
    
• Ranger Challenge
  The Ranger Challenge is an opportunity for schools to "compete" with each other completing military tasks. In addition to a written examination where Cadets test their Army knowledge, there are physical fitness drills and field exercises. Battalions leave a Ranger Challenge with stronger bonds and sharper skills.
    
• Color Guard
  The Color Guard Team.

Course Focus, by Year:

• Freshman Year: The Role Of The Army
  Roles and Origins of the Army
  Army Customs and Traditions
  Branches of the Army
  Military Operations and Tactics
     
• Sophomore Year: The Role Of An Officer
  Role of the Officer and Noncommissioned Officer
  Communications
  Code of Conduct
  First Aid
  Principles of War
  Military Operations and Tactics
    
• Junior Year: Small Unit Training
  Command and Staff Functions
  Nuclear, Biochemical and Chemical Warfare
  Law of War
  Weapons
  Human Behavior
  Math Reasoning
  Computer Science
  Military Operations and Tactics
     
• Senior Year: Transition To Becoming An Officer
  Military Justice
  Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
  Army Personnel Management
  Army Logistics
  Post and Installation Support
  Military Operations and Tactics