2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

The program is divided into the basic course (Military Science
1 and 2) and the advanced course (Military Science 3 and 4).
All military science course grades are included in the student’s
grade point average. A student wishing to use a military science
course to satisfy a degree requirement should consult “Course
Substitutions Authorized for ROTC” at the end of this section.
Florida Tech offers both four-year and two-year ROTC programs.
The two-year program is particularly beneficial for students
who have transferred to Florida Tech from junior colleges where
military science training was not available. Such students are
required to complete a basic ROTC course at the five-week
Army National Leaders Training Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Students may then be enrolled in the advanced course. While
attending the Leader’s Training Course, a student receives
approximately $700 plus travel expenses to and from camp.
The four-year military science curriculum described below
is applicable to both male and female students who meet the
required age and physical standards. Students with prior military
service or students who were enrolled in a high school JROTC
program may be eligible to receive credit for the basic course
(MSC 1001 and 1002) and directly enter the advanced program,
as determined by the professor of military science.
Army ROTC Scholarships
The Army ROTC program awards four-, three- and two-year
merit-based scholarships to qualified applicants on a competitive
basis. These scholarships provide for full tuition and medical fees
annually. An additional scholarship benefit is a designated book
allowance of $900. Army scholarship winners and all advanced
course cadets receive a tax-free subsistence allowance ranging
from $300–500 a month for up to ten months for each year the
scholarship is in effect. Scholarships do not pay flight fees.
A student who enrolls at Florida Tech under contract with the
U.S. Army as an ROTC scholarship student receives incentives
from the university in addition to the benefits paid by the Army.
Four-year scholarship winners receive a room and board scholarship
from the university, and may qualify for a grant for tuition
not covered by the Army. Three-year advanced designees receive
50 percent tuition assistance for the freshman year. Beginning
in the sophomore year, three-year advanced designees receive
a room and board scholarship, and may qualify for a grant to
cover the tuition balance not covered by the ROTC scholarship
from the university. Three- and two-year on-campus scholarship
recipients will receive incentive packages similar to the above for
all years the scholarship is in effect.
A student who transfers from another university to Florida Tech
may be eligible for these incentive benefits as determined on a
case-by-case basis by the professor of military science.
Military Science Curriculum
Military Science 1: Covers the history, mission and organization
of ROTC and the U.S. Army; basic customs, marksmanship,
navigation and small-unit infantry tactics; and leadership development
through practical exercises. Academic classes meet one
hour per week. Leadership laboratory meets 1.5 hours per week.
ROTC credit, four hours (2 hr/sem). Optional activities: Ranger
Company, Color Guard, weekend field exercises and physical
training (mandatory for scholarship winners).
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Military Science 2: Offers a more advanced study of map
reading and small-unit infantry tactics, and continued leadership
development by placement in leader positions within the
cadet organization. Academic classes meet two hours per week.
Leadership laboratory meets 1.5 hours per week. ROTC credit,
two hours/semester. Optional activities: Ranger Company, Color
Guard, additional weekend field exercises and physical training
(mandatory for scholarship winners).
Military Science 3: Covers operation orders and platoon tactics;
weapons, land navigation, military skills, communications and
instructional techniques; and the development of leadership
through tactical exercises. Academic classes meet three hours per
week. Leadership laboratory meets 1.5 hours per week. Physical
training meets four hours per week (attendance required). ROTC
credit, six hours (3 hrs/sem). Optional activity: Ranger Company.
Military Science 4: Covers the conduct of training, ethics,
military law and history. Cadet leaders gain practical experience
in staff organization and planning while executing the unit’s
training program. Academic classes meet three hours per week.
Leadership laboratory meets 1.5 hours per week and physical
training meets four hours per week (attendance required). ROTC
credit, six hours (3 hrs/sem). Optional activity: Ranger Company.
Military Science 5: Covers a detailed systems approach to studying
and understanding military studies; the functions of military
organizations and command structures; the functions of military
decision-making; the characteristics, attributes and drivers of
new telecommunications technologies and components that
shape innovation and technological advancement in the military;
the fundamentals of military leadership; and significant historical
events and current topics.
Course Substitutions Authorized for ROTC
Academic credit is permitted for military science classes as
follows.
Aeronautical Science
MSC 4002 Military Science (for Humanities/
Social Science Elective) .......................................................3
Free Electives.......................................................................6
9
Aeronautical Science Flight Option
MSC 4002 Military Science (for Humanities/
Social Science Elective) .......................................................3
Free Elective ........................................................................3
6
Aviation Computer Science
MSC 4002 Military Science (for Humanities/
Social Science Elective) .......................................................3
Free Electives.......................................................................6
9
Aviation Management Flight Option and Aviation
Management
MSC 4002 Military Science (for Humanities/
Social Science Elective) .......................................................3
Free Elective ....................................................................0–3
3–6
Aviation Meteorology Flight Option and Aviation
Meteorology
MSC 4002 Military Science (for Humanities/
Social Science Elective) .......................................................3
3