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pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Sciences114 <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania• Students who complete the advanced course andgraduate from the university receive commissions assecond lieutenants and serve in one of the three armycomponents: Active Army, National Guard, or ArmyReserve.ROTC /Minor in Leadership-MilitaryScience Track Basic Course ProgramThe first two years of military science (MS 110, 112,201 and 202) provide a background of the historical roleof military forces as well as current national militaryobjectives. In addition, students develop basic leadershipskills in problem solving and decision making and learnsurvival techniques, map reading, self-defense, rappelling,and marksmanship. Participants of the basic course incurno commitment to enroll in the ROTC Advanced Courseand incur no obligation for military service. Studentsmay enroll or withdraw from any of the four courses inthe ROTC Basic Course under the same provisions andin the same manner as the other academic courses at<strong>Clarion</strong>. Veterans of armed forces, junior ROTC and civilair patrol graduates, and students who complete the ROTCBasic Camp at Ft. Knox, Ky., may receive exemption fromthe ROTC Basic Course if approved by the professor ofmilitary science but they will not automatically receiveacademic credit for the course.Required courses: Four (all courses include concurrent labs)MS 110: Introduction to Military ScienceMS 112: Fundamentals of Military ScienceMS 201: Fundamental Tactical Operations and LeadershipTechniquesMS 202: National Security and Fundamentals of MilitaryTopographyROTC Basic CoursesMS 110: Introduction to Military Science 2 s.h.Surveys the organization of the U.S. Army and the role of the military in today’s society, emphasizing the customs and traditions ofthe army and the fundamentals of leadership. Students study U.S. Army values and ethics and gain an appreciation for land navigation,the army’s fitness ethos, and military bearing. Leadership labs reinforce classroom instruction.MS 112: Fundamentals of Military Science 2 s.h.Explores progressively, concepts that must be applied by the officer corps of the U.S. Army. Students learn basic soldier skills andleadership techniques while studying the institutional values and procedures that define the professional Army ethic.MS 201: Fundamental Tactical Operations and Leadership Techniques 2 s.h.Provides practical application of fundamental leadership techniques in preparation for the Advanced Course of military scienceand future service as an officer in the U.S. Army. Students learn oral and written communication skills and leadership fundamentals inthe classroom and practice them at leadership labs. Curriculum and training goal is to enhance supervisory skills that can be appliedin management positions in civilian or military careers. Focuses on individual leadership development and small group leadershiptechniques used to train and motivate teams within larger organizations.MS 202: National Security and Fundamentals of Military Topography 2 s.h.Studies military security concepts, policies, and the military decision-making process with emphasis on resources and economicfactors. Fundamentals of military topography, including use of military maps to determine topographic features to conduct land navigationand to perform terrain analysis, are covered.ROTC Advanced Course Program(requires ROTC Basic Course validation)To validate the ROTC Basic Course, a student must meetone of the following criteria:• Complete MS 110, 112, 201, and 202• Have served previously on active duty in the armedforces and received an honorable discharge• Currently serve in the National Guard or Reserve andhave completed basic training• Have completed three or four continuous years of anaccredited Junior ROTC or Civil Air Patrol program• Complete the ROTC Leader’s Training Course duringthe summer between their sophomore and junior years.This option makes the ROTC program available tostudents with no previous military experience.Qualified students complete the ROTC Advanced Courseas they fulfill the requirements for their undergraduate degreefrom <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Enrollment occurs in the Fall ofthe junior year and, in addition to attending physical fitnesstraining three times a week, students attend one seminarand one lab per week at the <strong>Clarion</strong> Campus. Students whopursue graduate degrees at <strong>Clarion</strong> can also apply for theprogram as long as the graduate program is at least foursemesters long. Students who complete the ROTC programcan earn a commission as a second lieutenant and receiveplacement in one of 17 professional officer specialties in theU.S. Army, including military intelligence, military police,signal, medical service, and the corps of engineers. To learnmore about the program, go to the <strong>Clarion</strong> Army ROTCWebsite at www.artsci.clarion.edu/rotc.Four military science courses taken over two years(MSLC 301, 302, 401, and 402) plus attendance at the ROTCLeadership Development and Assessment Course comprisethe ROTC Advanced Course and lead to a commission as

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