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| As a senior Cadet, I have been blessed with various opportunities by past and present cadre members and peers to guide me through the ROTC program. Nothing was any different in comparison to the Day/Night Land Navigation FTX at Fort Meade. Although it was a cold and chilly day, Cadets motivated each other and kept warm in order to practice land navigation skills and assessing their knowledge through the land navigation written examination. While the written examination was being administered to the MS IIs and up, the MS Is along with senior Cadet leadership and cadre members helped to refine their land navigation skills and confidence on the course. By making mistakes in plotting points and learning how to plan appropriate routes amongst moderate terrain, the MS Is gained more insight about themselves and helpful tips in approaching the course. Cadets were very successful especially senior Cadets who will be going to the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) 2008 this summer. Many Cadets that took the written exam received high passing scores of 85-100% as well as 8/8 in the day land navigation course. As well the "high speed" MS Is, who conducted the course as partners were given 5 points and many scored 4/5 as an end result. Therefore land navigation training, especially during leadership labs conducted by Cadet leadership and cadre, assisted in the success of the highly motivated and determined Cadets. |
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| …”ROTC is a great program for anyone looking for a military career. The lessons you learn can be translated into any future job field. ROTC teaches leadership, values and how to effectively live your life to the fullest and make us better leaders in America….. |
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| John King, participating cadet MS I |
| Stafford, VA |
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It's Not For Everyone—
Just the Leaders of Tomorrow
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. Army ROTC is comprised of two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.
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.
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.
Army ROTC 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.
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
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.
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