If I enroll in Army ROTC, what is my future service obligation?

• Enrolling in the ROTC Basic Course (the first two years of college) does not obligate you to serve unless you receive a scholarship. If you received a four-year ROTC scholarship, you must agree to serve four years full-time as an Army Officer after you graduate and then either extend your contract for four more years or serve four more years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). If you received ROTC scholarships, you will potentially have a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time employment contract.

What makes Army ROTC different?

• The Army has a wide range of careers in more places around the world than any other U.S. military branch. Army ROTC offers mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and real-world leadership training while still having the full college experience.

Can I still choose my college major?

• Yes, you can choose any college major you wish and still commission as an Officer through ROTC when you graduate.

What are Army ROTC courses like?

• In college, Army ROTC classes normally involve one elective class and one lab per semester. Although the classes involve hands-on fieldwork as well as classroom work, they are standard college classes that fit into a normal academic schedule.

If I’m in Army ROTC, do I still have to attend Basic Combat Training?

• No, you’ll receive this training as part of your ROTC coursework, so you do not have to attend Basic Combat Training as well. After graduation, you will attend Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC), which will prepare you for your career as an Army Officer through classroom and field training.

What good is Army ROTC for a career outside of the Army?

• Army ROTC is one of the only college programs that teaches leadership. This training is invaluable for any career that involves leading, managing and motivating people or fostering teamwork – this kind of management experience can be very attractive for post-Army employers.

Through classes and field training, Army ROTC provides you with the tools to become an Army Officer without interfering with your other classes. ROTC also provides you with discipline and money for tuition while enhancing your college experience.

FRESHMAN

• During MS1 year, college freshmen are introduced to the basics of Army leadership and personal development. This development begins at the individual level and includes domains such as physical fitness, customs and courtesies, basic tactical knowledge, and more. MIL-G 100 level classes are two credit hours. No Army commitment is required to attend MIL-G 100 level classes.

 SOPOHORE

• During MSII year, sophomores expand upon their foundational understanding of Army leadership and begin to apply this knowledge to a changing operational environment. MIL-G 200 level classes are two credit hours. No Army commitment is required to attend MIL-G 200 level classes.

JUNIOR

• Most MSIIIs are academic juniors. Graduate students are also eligible to enroll in MSIII classes. As a MSIII, Cadets learn how to lead at the squad and platoon level while further cultivating their leadership skills. MIL-G 300 classes are three credit hours and prepare Cadets for Advanced Camp. MSIIIs attend Advanced Camp the summer between their junior and senior year.

SENIOR

• MSIV Cadets lead the Battalion by planning and executing training, leadership labs, and mentoring younger Cadets. MIL-G 400 classes focus on the leadership skills necessary for success as an Army officer. MIL-G 400 classes are three credit hours. Upon completion of the course and graduation, MSIVs are commissioned into the United States Army as Second Lieutenants.

FRESHMAN OR SOPHOMORE
Basic Course
You’ll learn basic Army skills and what it takes to become a leader. The Basic Course normally involves one elective class and lab each semester, along with the required physical training and field training exercises.

SOPHOMORE or TRANSFER
Basic Camp
You’ll practice becoming a leader in a team setting while getting helpful feedback to grow. Basic Camp is a 32-day intensive training event and accelerated alternative to the Basic Course that qualifies you for enrollment in the Advanced Course.

JUNIOR OR SENIOR
Advanced Course
You’ll learn advanced military strategies in a classroom setting and practice teamwork in preparation for Advanced Camp. Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course or Basic Camp and establishes your commitment to serve as an Army Officer after graduation.

JUNIOR OR SENIOR
Advanced Camp
You’ll be trained and tested through leadership development exercises in real-world scenarios. Advanced Camp is a 35-day rigorous field training event during the summer—and the most significant in your ROTC journey—which you must pass to qualify as an Army Officer.