| Military Science Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of 12/1/2008) |
| Army ROTC
253 Converse Hall, 2121 Tuttle Park Place, 292-6075 |
| The Department of Military Science offers instruction to all Ohio State students in basic soldier skills, leadership, organization of the Army and military history. Additionally, those individuals meeting the requirements as outlined by the Department of Defense may choose to receive a commission in the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard.
Military Science 100 and 200 level courses are open to all students. Students taking military science courses for credit and not seeking a commission will attend the classroom portion only. Military science 300 and 400 level courses are open to those students who meet the prerequisites as indicated below or receive the permission of the Professor of Military Science. The Department of Military Science offers two programs of instruction leading to a commission as a second Lieutenant. The four-year program consists of a basic course and an advanced course. The basic course requires successful completion of Military Science 100- and 200-level courses during the freshman and sophomore years. The advanced course requires successful completion of Military Science 300- and 400-level courses during the junior and senior years. The courses are two and three credit hours for the basic program and four credit hours for the advanced program with three hours of classroom instruction. There are approximately 20 hours of leadership laboratory, in addition to the classroom instruction each quarter. Additionally, all advanced course students choosing to receive a commission in the United States Army, must attend the Leaders Development and Assessment Course between their junior and senior years. No military obligation is incurred for the first two years of the program. Following completion of the basic course, students may enter the advanced course of instruction. Those qualified students wishing to receive a commission must sign an ROTC contract which obligates the student to complete the program of instruction and accept a commission in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. Contracted students receive a subsistence allowance of up to $400 for each academic month of enrollment. The two-year program is offered for students wishing to receive a commission who transfer from colleges that did not offer ROTC, who are veterans, or students whose academic course load did not permit them to take military science courses during their first two years. Students may qualify for the two-year program in one of several ways. The first is by attending Army ROTC Leader's Training Course. Upon successful completion, the student may enter the advanced course. Attending Leader's Training Course does not require the student to continue in the program nor does it incur any military obligation. The second is to receive credit for honorable prior military service of at least one year, as determined by the professor of military science. Additionally, a student may receive credit for two years or more of Junior ROTC at the high school level. After receiving credit for the basic course, the student proceeds with the advanced course as previously described. |
| 101 Introduction to Leadership and Military Officership Foundations I U 2 | ||
| Introductory course to leadership and first course in Army ROTC. Review of basic life skills, introduction to, and organization of the Army, the Army value system and ethical behavior are covered. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. Prereq: Wi, Sp Qtrs, Permission of the instructor. | ||
| 102 Introduction to Leadership and Military Officership Foundations II U 2 | ||
| Continuation of 101 and open to all university students who want to become an Army officer, world leader or to learn more about the Army. Builds on lessons learned from 101 and develops problem-solving skills. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. | ||
| 103 Introduction to Leadership and Military Officership Foundations III U 2 | ||
| The cumulation of topics taught in 101-102, although they do not need to be taken first. Focuses on leadership theory, decision-making, factors that influence leadership. "Life Skills" continue to be developed. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. | ||
| 201 Individual Leadership I U 3 | ||
| Develops knowledge of self, self-confidence and individual leadership skills. Instruction includes practical exercises in and out of the classroom to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. Prereq: Wi, Sp Qtrs, Permission of instructor. | ||
| 202 Individual Leadership II U 3 | ||
| Continuation of 201 focusing on developing knowledge of self, self-confidence and individual leadership skills. Instruction includes practical exercises in and out of the classroom to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. | ||
| 203 Leadership and Teamwork U 3 | ||
| Focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Challenges student's current beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advance Course as the Leader's Training Course. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab. | ||
| 301 Military Operations at Small Unit Level U 4 | ||
| Overview of military tactics conducted at the infantry squad, platoon, and company level; analyze military missions and plan military operations, train and lead squad in execution of battle drills. | ||
| Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs. Prereq: 203 or department position. | ||
| 302 Leadership and Problem Solving U 4 | ||
| Develops knowledge of self, self-confidence and individual leadership skills; provides overview of national defense policy and analyzes role officers played in transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st Century; practical exercises in application of general problem-solving model. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs, 1 1-day field training exercise. Prereq: 301 or permission of the professor of military science. | ||
| 303 Leadership and Ethics U 4 | ||
| Develop cadet leadership competencies through study of leadership to include trait theory, motivation theory, and contemporary leadership models; apply principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication; prepare for success at National Advanced Leadership Camp. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs, 1 4-day field training exercise. Prereq: 302 or permission of the professor of military science. | ||
| 401 Military Operations, Training Management and Ethics U 4 | ||
| Designed to acquaint student with Army management systems including staff organization and functions, training management and military professionalism and ethics. Practical exercises using the ethical decision-making process. | ||
| Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs, 1 1-day field training exercise. Prereq: 301, 302, 303 or permission of professor of military science. | ||
| 402 Military Leadership, Operations and Administration U 4 | ||
| Designed to acquaint student with leadership, ethics, and the foundations of millitary and non-judicial law in leadership. Topics include personal, professional and leadership development. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs. Prereq: 401 or permission of professor of military science. | ||
| 403 Army Officership U 4 | ||
| The study of military leadership and contemporary military subjects that will prepare the student to perform the duties of a commissioned officer. This course focuses on final preparation for commissioning. Student will participate in spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) at local training area. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr leadership lab, 3 1-hr physical training labs, 1 4-day field training exercise. Prereq: 401, 402 or written permission of professor of military science. | ||