The ROTC 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.
ROTC (Military Science) is neither a major nor a minor. All cadets who seek a commission must graduate with one of Carroll College's recognized majors.
Cadets may enroll in a Minor program if they choose, as well as take other elective classes.
In addition to classes, cadets participate in one weekend Field Training Exercise, or FTX, each semester. During this FTX, cadets will practice squad tactics and land navigation in a forested area. Other students enrolled in Military Science may participate in the FTX if they chose.
Cadets also plan and conduct a formal military dinner each Spring semester. They have the option of attending the University of Montana's Military Ball each Fall Semester.
Cadets also participate in Color Guard for school functions such as home football games and graduation.
The Basic Course
The ROTC program is divided between the Basic Course and the Advance Course. The Basic Course consists of Freshman and Sophomore classes. Any student may take any Basic Course or physical fitness classes without pre-requisite or military obligation. The Basic Courses classes are:
MSL 101 The American Defense Establishment
MSL 102 Introduction to Military Science
MSL 201 Military Skills
MSL 202 Individual/Team Military Tactics
The physical fitness class is:
MSL 315 Drill and Conditioning (every semester)
The Advance Course
Only qualified, contracted ROTC cadets may take Advance Course classes:
MSL 301 Individual Leadership
MSL 302 Military Strategy and Tactics
MSL 303 Leadership Laboratory (2 semesters)
MSL 401 The Army Officer: Roles and responsibilities
MSL 402 Ethics and Justice in the Army
MSL 404 Advance Leadership Practicum (2 semesters)
Advance Course cadets must also complete Leadership Development and Assessment Course (5 paid weeks at Fort Lewis, WA, during the summer between Junior and Senior years.)
Commissioning
After the successful completion of ROTC requirements and graduation, Cadets commission as 2nd Lieutenants in the US Army. Cadets have the option of going into Active Duty, the Army Reserves, or the National Guard. Stipulations do apply. Contact MAJ McGinley for more information regarding commissioning options.