Scholarships:
4 Year | 3
Year | 3 Year A.D. | 2
Year | Reserve Forces Duty | National
Guard Duty | Green to Gold Program
Army ROTC Basic Course (MS1-MS2)
The Basic Course comprises the first two years of the Army ROTC program.
Unless the student contracts with ROTC, there is no obligation to military
service. The Basic Course includes training in military professionalism, military
bearing, physical fitness, followership, and tactical training as well. Basically,
the cadet will learn about the Army and how to act professionally as an officer.
Army ROTC Advanced Course (MS3-MS4)
The Advanced Course comprises the second half of the Army ROTC program.
As an MS–III, the cadet must contract with the Army, which means that
they sign an agrement to give X number of years of service as a commisioned
officer in the Army, oneither Active Duty, in the Reserves, or the National
Guard. MS–III's will run the battalion, gain leadership experience in
a different position every quarter, and prepare for LDAC.
MS–IV's are preparing to be commissioned into the Army, so their focus is on refining their professional skills. MS–IV's plan and supervise all battalion events.
Military Science Class
One day a week our cadets sit down in the classroom for a two–hour
class on different military topics. Each quarter our cadets cover a different
area of military functions. We learn everything from Drill and Ceremonies
to Land Navigation and Military History, with lots of Tactical training sandwiched
in between, of course. The Military Science class is an integral part of our
Tiger Battalion training.
Physical Fitness
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning our cadets greet the new day with
a highly motivated PT workout session. We start at 0630 in the morning, and
finish about an hour later. Our workout regimen mainly includes pushups, situps,
and running. Other activities, sports, and physical exercises are worked into
the program to add some variety to the experience. Staying in shape is a high
priority for all Tiger Battalion cadets. Physical fitness is important at
LDAC and it is an important part of life in general.
Leadership Labs
This is the practical, fun part of our week! Every Friday afternoon, at 1400
sharp (that's 2pm!) you can find us behind Gracie's cafeteria, near the dorms.
In the winter we generally train inside the Auxiliary Gym, which is located
behind the main Clark Gymnasium. During Lab sessions cadets will learn tactical
manuevers, how to use weapons systems, how to conduct a tactical mission,
how to perform first aid, how to use a radio correctly, and so on. In short,
the lab session is where we get to do the fun stuff! Contact us if you would
like to shadow a cadet to Lab.
Leadership Development and Assesment Course (LDAC)
Every Army ROTC Cadet who enters into the Advanced Course attends
the Leader Development and Assessment Course. It's a four-week summer course
to evaluate and train all Army ROTC Cadets. This course normally takes place
between your junior and senior years of college, and is conducted at Fort
Lewis, Washington.
