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
<strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania 115an officer in the U.S. Army. To be eligible to enroll in theAdvanced Course, a student must validate the ROTC BasicCourse and meet these criteria: be a citizen of the UnitedStates, be physically fit and pass a physical examination, bean enrolled academic junior with at least a 2.0 QPA, be notless than 17 years of age but less than 30 by the anticipatedgraduation date, and be accepted by the professor of militaryscience.Required courses: Five (4 include concurrent labs)MS 301: Leadership and Modern LearningMS 302: Study of Advanced Leadership Planning and Executionof Modern Combat OperationsMS 401: Management of the Military ComplexMS 402: Seminar in Military Management and AnalysisSummer: ROTC Leadership Development and AssessmentCourse (LDAC) five weeks in summerpages i-viiROTC Advanced CoursesMS 301: Leadership and Modern Learning 3 s.h.Classroom instruction and case studies build leadership competencies and military skills in preparation for future responsibilities asarmy officers. Students learn the principles of war, decision-making processes, planning models, risk assessment, the roles and actionsof leaders, and organizational communications. Students may not enroll in this course until they have validated the ROTC Basic Courseand have been accepted by the professor of military science. By the end of the course, students must agree in writing to complete theROTC Advanced Course, graduate on time, and accept a commission as an officer. (3 semester hours plus weekly lab)MS 302: Study of Advanced Planning and Execution of Modern Combat Operations 3 s.h.Classroom instruction and case studies build upon the leadership competencies and military skills attained in MLSC 301 inpreparation for future responsibilities as an officer leading small units. Cadets study planning and execution of small unit operations,individual and team development, and the army as a professional career. Prerequisite: MS 301. (3 semester hours plus weekly lab)MS 401: Management of the Military Complex 3 s.h.Begins the transition from cadet to lieutenant. Cadets study the army staff organization, functions, and processes, as well ascounseling responsibilities and methods. Cadets learn how officers recognize and foster an ethical command climate and meet moralobligations as they complete military requirements. Prerequisites: MS 301 and 302. (3 semester hours plus weekly lab)MS 402: Seminar in Military Management and Analysis 3 s.h.Prepares cadets to accept a commission as an officer and begin service in the army. Cadets study the legal aspects of decisionmakingand leadership, the organization of the National Command Authority, and the organization of army units from tactical tostrategic level. The final block of instruction prepares cadets to report to their new duty stations and assume duty as a platoon leader.Prerequisites: MS 301, 302, and 401, in that order. (3 semester hours plus weekly lab).Leadership Laboratory (concurrent with class meetings)Students participate in a practical application of the leadership principles, individual techniques, and small unit tactics they studiedin the classroom. Concurrently scheduled in conjunction with all military science courses, the leadership laboratory offers practicalchallenges, both physical and mental, and develops teamwork, camaraderie, and leadership.ROTC Leader’s Training Course (28 days in length during the summer)Students who did not complete or validate the ROTC Basic Course but who desire to enroll in the Advanced Course may applyto attend the ROTC Leader’s Training Course (LTC) at Fort Knox, Ky. The LTC compresses the concepts normally taught duringthe Basic Course and makes the student eligible to compete for an ROTC scholarship. Cadets receive $700 for attending, as well aslodging, subsistence, uniforms, medical care, and reimbursement for travel. Call 814-393-2527 for more information.ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (33 days in length during the summer)Advanced Course cadets must complete ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Lewis, Wash.,before they graduate and receive a commission as an army officer. Cadets normally attend LDAC during the summer between theirjunior and senior years. LDAC familiarizes cadets with the basic branches of the army and affords the opportunity to practice theconcepts they learned during the preceding academic year. Cadets receive $700 for attending, as well as lodging, subsistence, uniforms,medical care, and reimbursement for travel.College of Artsand SciencesProgram BenefitsROTC offers a comprehensive academic program inmilitary leadership, adventure training, rappelling, marksmanship,land navigation, and first aid techniques. TheMilitary Science Department provides equipment, ROTCtextbooks, and uniforms without cost to enrolled students.Students enrolled in the Advanced Course receive a cashstipend ($300-$500 each month) for 10 months during theacademic year and receive $900 each year for books. Studentswho complete the Advanced Course and graduate fromthe university receive commissions as second lieutenants inthe active army, national guard, or army reserve.ScholarshipsAll students, to include those who have completed theROTC Leader’s Training Course and graduate students, mayapply for one- to four-year scholarships through ROTC. Tobe fully eligible, applicants must meet these criteria: 2.5QPA, full-time student, U.S. citizen, physically qualified,and administratively qualified. ROTC scholarships providethese benefits for each year the scholarship is in effect: fulltuition, $900 for books, and $300-$500 per month for 10months of the school year. Call 814-393-2527 for applicationinstructions.