Basic Course
Advanced Course
Two-Year Program
Scholarships
Courses
1910 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3411; www.badgerrotc.com
Professor Lieutenant Colonel Bechtol; Assistant Professor Major Ripberger
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is the nation's largest leadership and management-development training program. It offers the opportunity to qualify for a commission as a second lieutenant in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard while pursuing an academic degree. It enables young men and women to prepare themselves to be leaders in the Army or the civilian career field of their choice.
The traditional four-year Army ROTC Program is divided into a two-year Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. A student enrolled in the Basic Course does not incur a military service obligation.
This instruction introduces the student to fundamental subjects. It is normally taken over four successive semesters, but it may be completed in as few as two semesters; students should discuss available options with a military science advisor before registering for courses. The regular curriculum consists of Military Science (Mil Sci) 101 and 102, taken during the freshman year, and Mil Sci 201 and 202 taken during the sophomore year. Each of these courses includes lectures, seminars, and leadership laboratories. Labs are intended to provide practical leadership experience and adventure training—for example, mountain climbing, skiing, and rifle/pistol marksmanship.
Students who have completed the Basic Course or an equivalency (see Two-Year Program), pass a medical examination, and meet commissioning criteria may apply to the Professor of Military Science for entry into the Advanced Course. This course consists of Mil Sci 301, 302, 401, and 402, and a six-week summer camp at a military installation. Each of the military science courses involves lectures and seminars, leadership laboratories, and physical training classes. The labs and physical training sessions are intended to provide practical leadership opportunities while preparing students for summer camp. Students normally attend summer camp between their junior and senior years of military science. Satisfactory completion of each component of this course is mandatory for students seeking a commission.
Students who are veterans, members of the Army National Guard/Army Reserve, or who have participated in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program in high school may qualify for direct entry into the Advanced Course. In addition, students who did not enroll in the Basic Course may be granted credit for that phase of the program upon satisfactory completion of a five-week Summer Internship (Leader's Training Course); they may attend the internship as long as they have two years of academic study remaining. Students who believe that they qualify for this program should consult with a military science advisor.
Qualified freshman and sophomore students may compete for Army ROTC scholarships ranging from one to four years in duration. Students need not be enrolled in Army ROTC to apply for these scholarships. These scholarships are awarded solely on merit. They pay full tuition, selected fees, a $450/semester allowance for textbooks and an allowance of $300-$500 for each month of the regular school year. Interested students should consult with a military science advisor concerning the exact deadlines for submission of applications. Applications are completed during January and February each year to start benefits the following fall semester. For additional information about Army ROTC, students may contact Major Ripberger in the Department of Military Science, 1910 Linden Drive, 262-9758.
101 Foundations of Officership. I, II; 1 cr (E). Introduces students to life as a commissioned officer profession. Establishes fundamentals of leadership, Army values and skills required of a successful Army officer. P: Open to Fr & So only.
102 Basic Leadership. II; 1 cr (E). Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefing and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling. P: Open to Fr & So only.
110 Leadership Lab 1A. I; 1 cr. Students use the coursework acquired in class to develop proficiency with hands-on experience in a field environment. Specific activities include military navigation, employment of communications and weapon systems, rappelling, and small unit tactics. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 101. Open to Fr.
111 Leadership Lab 1B. II; 1 cr. Students continue with tasks from 110 lab. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 102. Open to Fr.
150 Marksmanship. II; 1 cr. P: Open to Fr & So only.
194 Orienteering. (Crosslisted with PE Activ) II; 1 cr. A sport of cross country navigation using map, compass and terrain association techniques to locate control markers. Can be used as a recreational or a competitive sport activity. P: Open to Fr.
201 Individual Leadership Studies. I; 2 cr (I). Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self through experiential learning exercises. Students record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings. Students will also learn map reading and land navigation skills, including conversion of magnetic and grid azimuths and resection. P: Open to Fr & So only.
202 Leadership and Teamwork. II; 2 cr (I). Study examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback. P: Open to Fr & So only.
210 Leadership Lab 2A. I; 1 cr. Students in this course will implement small unit tactical training, learning Army methods for approaching and reacting to tactical situations. This couse will cover land navigation skills, information processing skills, and Army leadership principles. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 201. Open to Fr.
211 Leadership Lab 2B. II; 1 cr. Students in this course learn Army organization and planning methods, and have the opportunity to practice and implement these methods in practical exercises. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 202. Open to Fr.
301 Leadership and Problem Solving. I; 2 cr (I). Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen, and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities. P: Cons of head of department.
302 Leadership and Ethics. II; 2 cr (I). Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis is on improving oral and written communication abilities, and increasing small unit tactics skills. P: Cons of head of department.
310 Leadership Lab 3A. I; 1 cr. Small unit tactical troop leading procedures are taught and practiced. Hand signals, operations orders, and land navigation skills are perfected for preparation for national advanced leadership camp. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 301.
311 Leadership Lab 3B. II; 1 cr. Students in this course learn in-depth leadership procedues, and have the opportunity to practice the Army planning process for groups of 30 personnel. They also learn how to conduct Army training and classes so that they can teach other cadets based on their prior knowledge. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 302.
401 Leadership and Management. I; 2 cr (I). Develop students'proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques. P: Cons of head of department.
402 Officership. II; 2 cr (I). Study includes fundamentals of military law, administrative and logistics procedures and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Presentations, briefings and leadership positions are used to train and evaluate students throughout the semester. P: Cons of head of department.
410 Leadership Lab 4A. I; 1 cr. Students in this couse learn how to allocate resources and time to adequately train large groups of people. They practice creating training plans, and bringing together all of the elements necessary to complete training. They also have the opportunity to aid in the evaluation of others leadership, which gives them the ability to better review their own leadership. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 401.
411 Leadership Lab 4B. II; 1 cr. Students in this course learn the final elements of an Army officer's job. They mentor and plan training, as well as monitor the effectiveness of others. They learn fine points of improving others performance and getting the most out of subordinates. P: Cons of department head; con reg in Mil Sci 402.