Military Science Program
The Army ROTC Officer Training Program includes all of the following course requirements.
In addition, there is a Cadet Command Military History requirement that needs to be fulfilled prior to commissioning as an officer.
Military History Requirement Memo
Click here to view the Military History course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS AS AN ARMY OFFICER
Fall Class: FOUNDATION OF OFFICERSHIP (03:691:101)
Spring Class: BASIC LEADERSHIP (03:691:102)
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Army Leadership
- Army Customs and Traditions
- Military Operations and Tactics
- Goal Setting and Accomplishment
- Health and Physical Fitness
SOPHOMORE YEAR: THE ROLE OF AN OFFICER
Fall Class: INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES (03:691:201)
Spring Class: LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK (03:691:202)
Topics covered include:
- Applied Leadership Theory
- Communications
- Principles of War
- Military Operations and Tactics
JUNIOR YEAR: LEADING SMALL TACTICAL UNITS
Fall Class: MILITARY LEADERSHIP & PROBLEM SOLVING (03:691:391)
Spring Class: MILITARY LEADERSHIP & ETHICS (03:691:392)
Topics covered include:
- Command and Staff Functions
- Law of War
- Weapons
- Team Dynamics and Peer Leadership
- Military Operations and Tactics
SENIOR YEAR: TRANSITION TO BECOMING AN OFFICER
Fall Class: MILITARY LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (03:691:491)
Spring Class: OFFICERSHIP (03:691:492)
Topics covered include:
- Training the Force
- Military Justice
- Ethical Decision Making
- Personnel Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Post and Installation Support
- Military Operations and Tactics
