1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Interdisciplinary Studies 127 Army ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) instruction leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army is available to Cedarville College students. Freshman and sophomore level classes are taught at Cedarville College. Junior and senior level classes, as well as drills, are conducted at Central State University, which is located four miles west of Cedarville. All Army ROTC courses are taken through Cedarville College. The objectives of the Army ROTC program are: 1. To prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, or the United States Army Reserve. 2. To provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of military art and science. 3. To provide students with leadership and managerial training, a basic understanding of military professional knowledge, a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, individual responsibility, and an appreciation of the requirements for national security. The standard four-year ROTC program involves two phases: the basic course during the first two years and the advanced course during the final two years. One can qualify for advance placement by being a veteran, a member of the United States Army Reserve or National Guard, or by attending six weeks of paid summer training following his or her sophomore year of college. Students enrolled in the advanced course earn $150 per month for a maximum of ten school months per year. Two- and three-year merit scholarships, which pay for tuition, fees, textbooks and supplies are available. Recipients of these scholarships also receive $150 per month for I0 months of the school year each school year the scholarship is in effect. Students interested in pursuing a dual civilian and military career should request information about the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarships and Reserve Duty options. Special scholarship consideration is given to students accepted to Cedarville College's nursing program. Interested individuals should contact the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384, phone: 937-376-ARMY or the Cedarville College Admissions Office. Army ROTC course requirements count as elective credits in the 192 quarter hours required for graduation. Army ROTC Course Descriptions MIL-100 Leadership Lab I-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 100-level MIL courses. MIL-101 Military Science I-A 2 hours Introduction to the history, role, and organization of the Army and ROTC. Familiarize with rank structure, drill and ceremony, military courtesies, weapons, marksmanship, and leadership styles. Introduc– tion to officership. MIL-102 Military Science I-W 2 hours Introduction to military customs and traditions. Familiarize with communications equipment, and fundamentals of leadership. Understand role of U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army National Guard. Understand available career options. MIL-103 Military Science I-Sp 2 hours Introduction to map reading, land navigation, field training, first aid procedures, and physical fitness training. Develop leadership skills. MIL-200 Leadership Lab II-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 200-level MIL courses. MIL-201 Military Science II-A 2 hours Course of study includes emergency first aid procedures, field survival practices, physical fitness, and small unit leadership training. Students will begin to receive leadership assignments and responsibility within the cadet battalion. MIL-202 Military Science II-W 2 hours Continuation of first aid techniques and procedures, development of leadership and managerial skills, drill and ceremony, and small unit training. MIL-203 Military Science II-Sp 2 hours Explores the various career management fields within the Army. Continuation of first aid training, enhancement of leadership skills, and orienteering. Introduction to advanced course of study. MIL-300 Leadership Lab III-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 300-level MIL courses. MIL-301,302,303 Military Science III-A,W,Sp 3 hours each quarter The junior year of military science is completely dedicated to developing leadership skills and preparing students for the six-week Advanced Camp in the summer of the junior year. Subjects covered are drill, leadership, marksmanship training, squad and team tactics with leadership exercises and advanced navigation training on day and night courses. Students are taught how to inspect soldier's equipment, draft and issue orders, and plan and conduct training as a small unit leader. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-400 Leadership Lab IV 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concmTently with 400-level MIL courses. MIL-401,402,403 Military Science IV-A,W,Sp 3 hours each quarter The senior year of military science provides senior cadets with advanced managerial leadership skills. Army staff procedures and functions are taught. These staff skills are put into practice through the assignment of seniors to major leadership positions within the Cadet Battalion. Seniors are taught how to command, lead, manage, plan, and supervise as they prepare for commissioning as officers in the United States Army. Senior students will receive instruction on military professionalism and ethics. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-450 Military Science Summer Field Training 3 hours Six-week field training course stressing the practical application of leadership management, with emphasis on tactical and technical military field skills. Taken after completion of 300-level MIL courses. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science.