The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (ROTC) was established at Idaho State University under provisions
recommended to the State Board of Education and in accordance with
national requirements. Participation by students in the program is
voluntary. The objective of the Advanced Course is to provide students
who have the ability, and desire, the opportunity to become
commissioned officers in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or
Army National Guard. Students interested in scholarship information may
contact Recruiter George Hansen, 223 Reed Gym, (208) 282-4264.
Scope of Instruction
Instruction in ROTC is divided into the Basic Course and the Advanced
Course. Each is described below.
General
The program of instruction leading to a commission as a second
lieutenant consists of academic classes in military science, one or
more several-week summer training events, and a bachelor’s degree
in an academic major (including the Bachelor of Applied Science and
Bachelor of Applied Technology). Training in leadership is emphasized.
Instruction is given in subjects common to all branches of the Army
with emphasis placed on the following: organization of the Army and
ROTC; individual weapons and marksmanship; military history;
management; leadership; map reading, land navigation and orienteering;
U.S. Army and national security; military teaching principles; tactics;
communications; operations; logistics; administration; military law;
and the role of the United States military in world affairs.
Basic Course
Normally taken the Freshman and Sophomore years, the basic course gives
the student the opportunity to experience the Army without incurring
any obligation.
Satisfactory completion of the Basic Course fulfills one of the
requirements for continuation in the four-year program and acceptance
into the Advanced Course. Those students desiring to take the Advanced
Course, but lacking the credit for the Basic Course, may satisfy the
requirements by attending a 28-day summer camp or by completing
Military Basic Training. Veterans and Reserve/National Guard members
may receive credit for the Basic Course.
Students in the Basic Course who are contemplating taking the Advanced
Course are highly encouraged to take either the Military Style Fitness
class or the Ranger Challenge fitness class.
Advanced Course
In addition to the requirements of the Basic Course, the Advanced
Course requires two additional years of military science and a 29-day
training course, which provides practical application of instruction
previously given. Admission to the Advanced Course is by permission of
the Chair of the Department of Military Science.
Admission Requirements
Advanced Course cadets must:
1. Have satisfied one of the following
requirements: Successful completion of the Basic Course, the 28-day
summer Leader Training Course (LTC) or Basic Training. In addition, all
students must have completed a minimum of 54 credits toward their
chosen career field.
2. Be able to complete all requirements for
commissioning before their 34th birthday (waivable to 39 years).
3. Successfully complete the prescribed survey and
general screening tests.
4. Execute an individual contract with the government
in which they agree to complete the Advanced Course at Idaho State
University or any other institution at which they may thereafter
be enrolled where such a program is offered.
5. Devote a minimum of eight hours a week to the
military training prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
6. Contract into the Army Reserve ROTC Control Group.
This enlistment does not involve additional training or duty but is to
insure compliance with the terms of the contract signed by the student.
7. Agree to accept a commission if
tendered.
8. Serve as a commissioned officer in the active
Army, the Army Reserve, or the National Guard. Guaranteed Reserve
Forces Duty (GRFD) assignments are available for those who do not want
to compete for the active duty assignments. The GRFD assignment allows
officers to serve in the Reserves or National Guard with an Army
Commission.
9. Complete the requirements for Professional
Military Education (PME). The PME system is designed to articulate
skills and knowledge that are required of all U.S. Army Officers. The
professional military education component consists of two parts, a
baccalaureate degree in an academic field and a military history
course.
10. Participate in either the Ranger Challenge
fitness class or the Military Style fitness class every semester until
commissioned.
Scholarships
The Military Science department offers a multitude of scholarships,
both Cadet Command Army-sponsored and Idaho State University-sponsored.
Cadet Command offers a four-year scholarship to high school graduating
seniors which pays up to $20,000.00 a year for college tuition and
education fees, OR room and board (chosen by the student). There is an
additional book allowance. There are also limited numbers of 4, 3 and
2-year scholarships available once a student is on campus. In addition,
Army scholarship winners also receive a tax-free subsistence allowance
for 10 months per year, increasing yearly upon progression through
Military Science. Each student selected for a scholarship must serve in
the National Guard, Reserves, or Active Duty as a commissioned officer
upon commissioning. For more information please log on to
www.rotc.usaac.mil/scholarship. Students who are in the Advanced Course
(Junior and Senior status) and some qualifying sophomores will also
receive an additional monthly subsistence (see “Financial
Assistance” below).
Uniforms
Basic and Advanced Course students will be provided uniforms and
equipment for ROTC classes. All such items of clothing and equipment
are the property of the U.S. government and are provided solely for the
purpose of furthering the military training of the student. Students
are responsible for the safekeeping, care, and return of the property
issued to them.
Required Courses/Activities
Basic Course (choose a, b, or c):
a) The following four courses:
MSL 1101, 1101L Leadership and Personal Development, and Lab 2 cr
MSL 1102, 1102L Introduction to Tactical Leadership, and Lab 2 cr
MSL 2201, 2201L Innovative Team Leadership, and Lab 3 cr
MSL 2202, 2202L Foundations of Tactical Leadership, and Lab 3 cr
Optional:
MSL 1110 Military Style Physical Fitness, Civilian Only 1 cr
MSL 1104 Ranger Challenge 1 cr
(b) Attendance at ROTC Leaders Training Course,* 6 cr
(c) Prior military service
* Attendance at ROTC Leader Training Course (LTC) is one means of
completing the Basic Course. Students may sign up for MSL 2290 to
receive 6 elective credits for LTC.
ROTC Advanced Course:
MSL 3301, 3301L Adaptive Tactical Leadership, and Lab 4 cr
MSL 3302, 3302L Leadership in Changing Environments, and Lab 4 cr
MSL 3310 ROTC Physical Fitness* 1 cr
MSL 3320 Leadership in U.S. Military History 3 cr
MSL 4401,4401L Developing Adaptive Leaders, and Lab 4 cr
MSL 4402, 4402L Leadership in a Complex World, and Lab 4 cr
Optional:
MSL 1104 Ranger Challenge 1 cr
MSL 3380 ROTC Nurse Summer Training 3 cr
MSL 3390 Leader Development and Assessment Course*** 6 cr
MSL 4492 Military Science Internship 6 cr
** Required if student is on scholarship and/or contracted.
*** Attendance at Leader Development and Assessment Course (MSL 3390)
is required of all contracted students normally between junior and
senior year. Students may sign up for MSL 3390 to receive academic
credit for Leader Development and Assessment Course.
Minor in Military Science
(For contracted cadets ONLY)
Required Military Science Courses :
MSL 3301, 3301L Adaptive Team Leadership, and Lab 4 cr
MSL 3302, 3302L Leadership in Changing Environments 4 cr
MSL 3310 ROTC Physical Fitness* 4 cr
MSL 3320 Leadership in Military History 3 cr
MSL 3390 Leader Development and Assessment 6 cr
MSL 4401, 4401L Developing Adaptive Leaders 4 cr
MSL 4402, 4402L Leadership in a Complex World 4 cr
MSL 4492 Military Science Internship (SMP)** 6 cr
TOTAL: 35 cr
*This is a 1-credit course, taken once each semester, for a total of 4 credits
**Optional, if student qualifies
Military Science and Leadership Courses
MSL 1101 Leadership and Personal Development 2 credits.
Introduces personal challenges and competencies critical for effective
leadership. Learn life skills such as critical thinking, goal
setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management, as
related to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Develop
basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, the
ROTC program, its purpose, and its advantages. COREQ: MSL 1101L. F
MSL 1101L Leadership and Personal Development Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL
1101. F
MSL 1102 Introduction to Tactical Leadership 2 credits. Setting
direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing
feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore
dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the
context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.
Explore in more detail the Army’s leadership philosophy and learn
fundamental military concepts. COREQ: MSL 1102L. S
MSL 1102L Introduction to Tactical Leadership Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL
1102. S
MSL 1104 Ranger Challenge 1 credit. Students are instructed in
basic military/survival skills: field expedient bridging, marksmanship,
individual weapons familiarization, individual tactical movement, and
physical readiness. Culminates in team competitions with other
universities. May be repeated for up to 4 credits by Military Science
students. F
MSL 1110 Military Style Physical Fitness, Civilian Only 1 credit.
Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis
on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise
and fitness in one’s life. Cross-listed as PEAC 1110. F, S
MSL 2201 Innovative Team Leadership 3 credits. Explore creative
and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles; examine team
dynamics and two historical leadership theories. Includes
planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in
leadership labs as well as land navigation and squad tactics. COREQ:
MSL 2201L. F
MSL 2201L Innovative Team Leadership Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation are also applied. COREQ: MSL
2201. F
MSL 2202 Foundations of Tactical Leadership 3 credits. Terrain
analysis, patrolling, operation orders, and other challenges of leading
tactical teams in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
Students assess their own leadership styles and practice communication
and team building. COE case studies reflect the importance and practice
of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios. COREQ: MSL 2202L. S
MSL 2202L Foundations of Tactical Leadership Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL
2202. S
MSL 2290 ROTC Leaders Training Course 6 credits. 5-week summer
course taken at Fort Knox, KY, provides an introduction to military
science for students having little or no military experience.
Provides experiences in management, teaching, first aid, physical
conditioning. Qualifies student for ROTC Advanced Course.
PREREQ: Permission of Chair. F
MSL 3301 Adaptive Tactical Leadership 4 credits. Study,
practice, develop, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills using squad
tactical operations scenarios and systematic feedback on leadership
attributes and actions. Cadets develop tactical leadership
abilities to enable success at the summer Leadership Development and
Assessment Course. PREREQ: Contracted MLS student. COREQ: MSL 3301L. F
MSL 3301L Adaptive Team Leadership Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation are also applied. COREQ: MSL
3301. F
MSL 3302 Leadership in Changing Environments 4 credits. Intense
situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills
in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Review aspects of
combat, stability, and support operations; conduct military briefings;
develop operation orders. Explore, evaluate, and develop skills in
decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the COE.
PREREQ: MSL 3301. COREQ: MSL 302L. S
MSL 3302L Leadership in Changing Environments Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation are also applied. COREQ: MSL
3302. S
MSL 3310 ROTC Physical Fitness 1 credit. Participate in, plan
and lead physical fitness programs. Develop the physical fitness
requirements of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on developing an
individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in
one’s life. May be repeated for up to 8 credits by contracted
Military Science students. COREQ: Enrolled in MSL class. F, S
MSL 3320 Leadership in U.S. Military History 3 credits.
Introduction to American military experience. Personal and military
examples of changes made as a result of lessons learned from
history. Accounts from major wars and battles throughout U.S.
history are described to focus on how leadership decisions affected the
success or failure of military operations. PREREQ: Contracted student
or permission of instructor. F, S
MSL 3380 ROTC Nurse Seminar Training 3 credits. Clinical
leadership experience with an Army Nurse Corps preceptor at an Army
hospital in the US or overseas after completion of Leader Development
and Assessment Course (MSL 3390). PREREQ: MSL 3390 and one
clinical nursing course. F
MSL 3390 Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) 6
credits. Culmination of MSL 3301 and MSL 3302; Leader Development
and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington. Required of all
contracted students, normally between junior and senior years.
PREREQ: MSL 3301 and MSL 3302. F
MSL 4401 Developing Adaptive Leaders 4 credits. Develop
proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations,
and in functioning as a member of a staff. Provide performance feedback
to subordinates by assessing risk, making ethical decisions, and
leading fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel
processes prepare cadets to make the transition to becoming officers.
PREREQ: MSL 3301 and MSL 3302. COREQ: MSL 4401L. F
MSL 4401L Developing Adaptive Leaders Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation are also applied. COREQ: MSL
4401. F
MSL 4402 Leadership in a Complex World 4 credits. Explore dynamics
of leading in complex situations of current military operations in the
COE. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law,
principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international
terrorism. Explore aspects of interacting with non-government
identities/civilians on the battlefield. PREREQ: MSL 4401. COREQ:
MSL 4402L. S
MSL 4402L Leadership in a Complex World Laboratory 0 credit.
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises,
adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction.
Military branch and rank orientation are also applied. COREQ: MSL
4402. S
MSL 4492 Military Science Internship 6 credits. Apply skills
learned in MSL program. PREREQ: Permission of Chair.
COREQ: Simultaneous membership in ROTC and Army Reserves/National
Guard. S
