2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Interdisciplinary Studies 2007-08 Cedarville University 149 Interdisciplinary Studies Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) instruction leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army is available to Cedarville University students. Freshman- and sophomore-level classes are taught at Cedarville University. Junior-and senior-level classes, as well as drills, are conducted at Central State University, located four miles west of Cedarville. All Army ROTC courses are taken through Cedarville University. The objectives of the Army ROTC program are: To prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, or the United States Army Reserve. To provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of military art and science. 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 advanced 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 $250 per month for a maximum of 10 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 $250 per month for 10 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. Interested individuals should visit the Cedarville ROTC website www.cedarville.edu/rotc or contact the Cedarville University Admissions Office. Army ROTC course requirements count as elective credits in the 128 semester hours required for graduation. 1. 2. 3. Course Descriptions MIL-1000 Leadership Lab I 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 1000-level MIL courses. MIL-1010,1020 Military Science I 2 hours/sem Introduction to the history, role, and organization of the Army and ROTC, as well as the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army National Guard, and the available career options. Introduces officership, military customs and traditions, map reading, land navigation, field training, first-aid procedures, and physical fitness training. Familiarize with rank structure, drill and ceremony, military courtesies, weapons, marksmanship, and communications equipment. Discuss styles and fundamentals of leadership and develop leadership skills. MIL-2000 Leadership Lab II 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 2000-level MIL courses. MIL-2010,2020 Military Science II 2 hours/sem Course of study includes emergency first-aid procedures, field survival practices, physical fitness, orienteering, and small-unit leadership training. Explores the various career management fields within the Army. Students will begin to receive leadership assignments and responsibility within the cadet battalion. Introduction to advanced course of study. MIL-3000 Leadership Lab Ill 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 3000-level MIL courses. MIL-3010,3020 Military Science Ill 3 hours/sem 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 learn to inspect soldiers’ equipment, draft and issue orders, and plan and conduct training as a small-unit leader. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-4000 Leadership Lab IV 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 4000-level MIL courses. MIL-4010,4020 Military Science IV 3 hours/sem 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 learn 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.