Expect More
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your education, and soon you will earn your degree. And like tens of thousands of other graduates across the nation, you’ll need to establish a strong resume to compete for jobs. So, how can you establish such a resume that also offers exciting career options, stands out from the rest? Receive a commission in the United States Army through Army ROTC.
Army ROTC offers classes that instill confidence and discipline, while developing practical skills that will enhance your marketability. ROTC goes beyond management theory into real-life leadership experience. And you can try ROTC classes with no military obligation.
From the start you'll learn to work with people and solve problems. More importantly, you'll put your training into practice while still a student. ROTC cadets graduate with both a diploma and a commission as a U.S. Army officer with an opportunity to serve on either active duty or with a reserve component unit.
Financial Aid
Qualified students are eligible for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships that pay all tuition and mandatory fees, as well as an additional amount for books. Scholarship recipients also receive a Room Grant from Carroll College if they live on campus.
All contracted and scholarship cadets also receive a monthly tax-free stipend of up to $500.00. Contracted students can also earn an additional $1,000.00(+) a month by participating in the Simultaneous Membership Program through the Montana Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve.
For High School students, apply through the on-line Financial Aid 4-year Scholarship application. All other applications for 2 to 3.5 year scholarships, contact the Department for application materials.
The program
ROTC courses are categorized as a Basic Course (Freshman and Sophomore courses) or Advance Course (Junior and Senior courses). Any student may take Basic Course and physical fitness classes without military obligation or pre-requisites. Advance Course classes are limited to qualified contracted students (see Commissioning Requirements in the Highlights box).
Typically, ROTC students take one three-credit class (2 to 3 hours per week), one workshop/leadership laboratory per week, and one overnight field exercise per semester in addition to their other classes. ROTC students also participate in physical fitness training (3 hours per week).
The program provides opportunities to attend confidence-building courses during the summer such as the Air Assault or Airborne Schools, and summer internships, as well as nursing internships.
The program works with the Army ROTC at the University of Montana GRIZZLY BATTALION.
For a sample four-year program, see THE PROGRAM.
The Courses
ROTC courses prepare students to become future leaders in the U.S. Army. Students learn Army values and develop leader attributes, skills and actions. Students perform course work in the areas of Military Knowledge, Military Skills, and Professional Military Education (PME).
The Military Science Department's courses teach Military Knowledge and Military Skills. Other college departments teach courses meeting the PME requirements, which include oral and written communication, understanding the human aspects of command, military history, and the application of various computer programs. These courses, which are required for completion of the ROTC program, are annotated in the Cadet Handbook.
For course descriptions see COURSES.
Interested in the Chaplain Corps?
Although Army ROTC does not currently produce the Army's Chaplains, the following link can provide information on how to become an Army Chaplain and serve your fellow soldiers' religious needs.
Chaplain Corps Brochure
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Commissioning Requirements
To be commissioned in the United States Army, students must be awarded a Baccalaureate Degree and complete the ROTC Advance Course (see The Program above) including successful completion of the five-week Leadership Development and Assesment Course at Fort Lewis, WA, the summer prior to their senior year.
There are several ways to qualify for the Advanced Course:
*Join ROTC as a Freshman and complete the Basic Course (Freshman and Sophomore classes).
*Attend a paid five-week LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE at Fort Knox, KY, the summer before your Junior year.
*Have prior military service or enlist in the National Guard or Army Reserve.
*Take the Basic Course as a non-cadet without military obligation.
*Participation in high school Junior ROTC may also qualify.
