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MissionTo commission the future officer leadership of the United States Army. PurposeArmy ROTC is an educational program designed to provide the college student an opportunity to earn an army commission as a second lieutenant while completing the university requirements for a Bachelor’s degree. The program provides leadership training that will develop the skills and attitudes vital to the professional army officer. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation from the university, ROTC cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants and enter either the active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard component. Army ROTC at the University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleThe military program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pre-dates that of any other state university in the country, having been introduced in 1844. In that year, Professor Albert Miller Lea, a United States Military Academy graduate, organized an infantry company. With the outbreak of the Mexican War, the entire company, as well as thousands of other Tennesseans, volunteered for service in the war. Thus, Tennessee became known as the Volunteer State. When the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, reopened after the War Between the States, a system of military discipline was adapted. A code of military regulations was drawn up and a copy was provided each student when he matriculated. The whole institution was put under regular United States Military Academy discipline. The student body was organized into a battalion of cadets, which consisted of four companies fully officered, armed and equipped under the command of the commandant and his staff of cadet officers. UT Knoxville remained as a military garrison for a period of six years, until 1877. Military Science continued to be taught since the university was a Land Grant Institution and the 1862 Act of Congress required instruction in military science. The National Defense Act of 1916 changed the old military organization into an ROTC unit. For the first time, the federal government began to pay a part of the uniform cost for basic course students. The government provided uniforms and other equipment for juniors and seniors, and a monthly subsistence allowance was given to advanced course students. From 1928-1930, Major (later Brigadier General) Robert R. Neyland was the Professor of Military Science and football coach at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Objectives of the program are to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of military art and science; to develop a basic understanding of associated professional knowledge; a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and individual responsibility; an appreciation of the requirements for national security; and to establish a sound basis for the students’ future professional development. ROTC draws young men and women for training from all geographical, economic, and social strata of our society, as well as from the many educational disciplines required for the modern army. The program ensures that men and women educated in a liberal and broad spectrum of American institutions of higher learning are commissioned annually into the officer corps. The ProgramBasic CourseStudents entering the basic course register for classes at the same time and in the same manner as they enroll in their other college courses. All four classes (MLSL 101, MLSL 102, MLSL 201, and MLSL 202) are available to any UT Knoxville student as an elective course without any military obligation. Completion of the basic course, graduation from leader’s training course (MLSL 200), or prior military service qualifies students for entry into the advanced course, which is normally taken during the last two years of college. Advanced CourseThe advanced course is designed to develop and mentor leaders of character, who, upon degree completion, will accept a commission in the United States Army. The advanced course requirement is that applicants have two academic years remaining at either the undergraduate or graduate levels, or a combination of both. Students normally enter the advanced course during the last two years of their degree program (junior year for undergraduates, first year of master’s program for graduate-level students). The advanced course is made up of five military science and leadership classes (MLSL 301, MLSL 302, MLSL 400, MLSL 401, MLSL 402) and takes two years to complete. All classes except MLSL 400 are offered during spring/fall semesters. MLSL 400 is a paid five-week summer camp held in Seattle, Washington. Army ROTC develops students under the whole person concept. Cadets must maintain academic standards while taking on the additional responsibilities of ROTC. Army ROTC cadets are required to participate in organized physical fitness training. Students enrolled in the advanced course are required to be full-time students, taking at least 12 hours each semester. Placement and Course Credit SubstitutionPlacement credit and/or course substitution may be granted by the Professor of Military Science and Leadership on the basis of previous honorable active military service, participation in a junior ROTC program, completion of MLSL 200, or completion of army basic training and advanced individual training. A student may request placement credit for a portion or the entire basic course. Military science and leadership courses taken at other colleges or universities are transferable as approved by the Professor of Military Science and Leadership. MLSL 200 is a paid five-week summer leader’s training course offered to any University of Tennessee student without any military obligation. Students completing this course receive four academic credits, qualify for the advanced course by receiving basic course credit, and can compete for two years of academic tuition scholarships. Requirements for Enrollment and ContinuanceThe general requirements for enrollment and continuance in the Army ROTC program are as follows.
Regularly enrolled students who meet the academic prerequisites may take individual courses as electives with the permission of the department head and academic advisor. Progression Requirements
Requirements for All Military Science and Leadership CommissioneesThe following military science and leadership advanced course curriculum must be successfully completed. MLSL 301 (4); MLSL 302 (4); MLSL 400 (4); MLSL 401 (4); MLSL 402 (4); MLSL 349 or MLSL 303 (3). In addition to a bachelor’s degree, there are required and recommended courses in designated fields of study that students must complete prior to commissioning. Students meet these prerequisites by successful completion of required and elective courses taken from the university curriculum in the required areas of concentration. Courses in the following designated fields of study are strongly recommended of students seeking a commission in the United States Army – one course in written communications, one course in human behavior, one course in math reasoning, one course in computer literacy. Special ProgramsPay and EntitlementsAll scholarship cadets and cadets enrolled in the ROTC advanced course receive uniforms and equipment plus a monthly allowance during the academic year. While attending the ROTC summer studies each cadet receives approximately $740 for advanced summer studies, $740 for basic summer studies, plus meals and clothing are provided. Army ROTC Scholarship ProgramThe Army ROTC scholarship program offers financial assistance to outstanding young men and women in Army ROTC who are interested in the Army as a career. Each scholarship provides for free tuition, textbooks subsidy, and laboratory fees in addition to a monthly subsistence allowance for the period that the scholarship is in effect. The monthly stipend runs from $300 to $500 for contracted cadets. Scholarships may be awarded for either two, three or four years. High school seniors should contact their guidance counselors early in August or September of their senior year to apply for the four-year scholarship. Two- and three-year scholarship applicants should contact the Professor of Military Science and Leadership for further information. Other privately financed scholarships and grants are also available to ROTC cadets. Leadership Grant ProgramThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville, ROTC Leadership Grants are designed to attract and retain high quality/caliber students to the Army ROTC program for future positions of leadership within their service and our country. These grants are intended to complement other ROTC and university scholarships by providing funds to offset costs for such areas as room and board, out-of-state tuition, and first year expenses for Army ROTC scholarship winners. Up to ten $1,000 leadership grants are available each year and are available to scholarship winners and any full-time student enrolled in the AROTC program. Awarding of these leadership grants will be determined by the Professor of Military Science and Leadership who will evaluate each candidate in the following areas – ACT/SAT scores; leadership activities; and recommendations from high school personnel and community leaders. Simultaneous Membership ProgramThe simultaneous membership program option combines the Army ROTC living allowance with membership in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard and allows the student to receive pay from both programs. ROTC cadets serve as officer trainees in direct leadership/management positions. Simultaneous membership program participation with national guard or reserve forces is one weekend per month and two weeks each year. Cadets participating in the simultaneous membership program are eligible for tuition assistance reimbursement up to $4,500 per year. Branch SelectionThe curriculum of the Army ROTC program is designed to qualify the cadet for appointment as an officer. Selection for assignment to the various branches of the army is based upon the personal interests of the cadet, the major course of study, academic accomplishments, leadership potential, and the needs of the service. Under this system a cadet may be commissioned in any branch for which he or she is qualified and in which a need for officers exists. After graduation and commissioning, the officer will attend a service school for further specialized military training which will qualify him or her for the branch to which he or she is assigned. Extra Curricular ActivitiesNumerous military related activities are available to cadets throughout the school year. These include the Tennessee Rangers, Scabbard and Blade Honor Society, and UT Color Guard. These organizations provide both student-to-student contact and a valuable opportunity to acquire military skills. Additionally, each semester, a number of field training exercises are conducted to develop such military skills as small unit tactics, land navigation and rifle marksmanship. Physical Fitness TrainingThe Cadet Battalion conducts physical fitness training Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The exercise program focuses on flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Any University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student may take the course by registering for MLSL 103. Air Force and Aerospace StudiesAir Force ROTC Program
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| Professor of Air Force Aerospace Studies |
| Lt. Colonel Michael S. Angle, MBA - Embry-Riddle |
Purpose
The Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program designed to provide the college student an opportunity to earn an Air Force commission as a second lieutenant while completing the university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The program provides education that will develop the skills and attitudes vital to the professional Air Force officer. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation from the university, students are commissioned as second lieutenants and enter active duty.
Four-Year Program
Students entering the four-year program may register for the program at the same time and in the same manner as they enroll in their other college courses and there is no military obligation. During their freshman and sophomore years, students enroll in the general military course. They then may compete for entry into the professional officer course, which is normally taken during the last two years of college. Selection into the professional officer course is highly competitive and is based on being medically qualified, physically fit, term and cumulative grade point averages, scores achieved on the air force officer qualifying test, successful completion of a four-week field training course at an Air Force base, and the recommendation of the Professor of Aerospace Studies.
Two-Year Program
The two-year program consists of the professional officer course, the last two years of the four-year program. It is designed to provide greater flexibility to meet the needs of both students and the air force. The basic requirement is that applicants have two academic years remaining at either the undergraduate or graduate levels, or a combination of both. After being nominated by the Professor of Aerospace Studies, applicants seeking enrollment in the two-year program are evaluated using the same criteria used for the four-year program except the length of the field training course is six weeks. Additionally, every professional officer course applicant must agree to take and successfully complete a course in mathematical reasoning or its equivalent before graduation and commissioning. Courses previously completed may be used to satisfy this requirement.
Since the processing procedure must be completed several months in advance of intended enrollment, interested students must apply early in the fall semester of the academic year preceding the fall term in which they intend to enter the program. Application should be made in person to the Department of Aerospace Studies.
AFROTC develops students under the whole person concept. Cadets must maintain academic standards while taking on the additional responsibilities of AFROTC. These extra responsibilities include being physically fit and demonstrating integrity and good moral character. Cadets normally participate in approximately 2 hours per week of physical activity outside of class requirements.
Women in AFROTC
AFROTC at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been coeducational since 1970. Women complete the same courses as men and have the same opportunities. Upon successful completion of the AFROTC program and degree requirements, women are commissioned in the air force as second lieutenants. Pay and job opportunities are equal for women and men. Virtually all career fields in the air force are open to women, including pilot and navigator positions.
Scholarships
Air Force ROTC Scholarships are available to qualified applicants in both the four- and two-year programs. Each scholarship provides full tuition, laboratory and incidental fees, and book fee. In addition, scholarship cadets receive a non-taxable stipend ranging from $250 to $400 each month during the school year while on scholarship status.
High School Students
Competitive four-year scholarships are available to high school students who enroll in certain scientific and engineering career fields. Some scholarships are also available to students who enroll in certain non-technical majors. Four-year scholarship application information is available on the AFROTC website at http://www.afrotc.com/.
College Students
Other scholarship opportunities exist for students already in college. Three- and two-year scholarships are available on a competitive basis and the student must have at least four, three, or two undergraduate or graduate years of study remaining in order to compete. Applications for these scholarships should be made directly to the Department of Aerospace Studies.
Leadership Grants
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, AFROTC Leadership Grants are designed to attract and retain high quality students to the Air Force ROTC program for future positions of leadership within their service and our country. These grants are intended to complement other AFROTC and University scholarships by providing funds to offset costs for such areas as room and board, out-of-state tuition, and first year expenses for three-year AFROTC scholarship winners.
Up to twenty $500 leadership grants are available each year and are open to scholarship winners and any full-time student enrolled in the AFROTC program. Awarding of these leadership grants will be determined by the Professor of Aerospace Studies who will evaluate each candidate in the following areas – ACT/SAT scores, AFOQT test scores, GPA, physical fitness scores, leadership activities, and recommendations from people who can attest to the applicant’s leadership experience and skills.
Pay and Entitlements
All cadets enrolled in AFROTC are furnished texts and uniforms. Qualified junior and senior cadets with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better may receive a $3,000 scholarship that is applied toward their tuition and books. Additionally, these cadets receive a monthly stipend ranging from $250 to $400. In addition, they are paid mileage to and from field training, plus pay commensurate with active duty rates while at field training.
Active Duty Commitments
Commissioned graduates going into non-flying duties will be required to serve four years of active duty. Those graduates going into pilot assignments will be required to serve ten years active duty after completion of pilot training. Those graduates going into navigator assignments will be required to serve six years active duty after completion of navigator training.
This information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information regarding AFROTC, contact AFROTC Detachment 800, 974-3041.
Professional Development Training Programs
To help cadets gain knowledge of the challenges in leadership and human relations encountered by a junior Air Force officer and to motivate them toward an Air Force career, cadets have the opportunity to participate in a variety of summer professional development training programs. Many of these programs are highly competitive. Some of these programs are described below.
Academy Freefall Parachute Training
A 12-day program conducted at the United States Air Force Academy. Successful completion of program results in a cadet receiving parachutist rating.
Air Force Academy Soaring
A 15-day program designed to give cadets the chance to experience the basic fundamentals of flight in non-powered glider operations. Cadets receive instruction in basic flight through ground school and actual flight, leading up to and possibly including cadet solo.
Army Airborne Training
Training lasts for 24 days and is physically and mentally demanding. Upon successful completion, cadets are awarded the parachutist rating. All training is conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia.
ASSIST
Rising sophomore cadets spend two weeks touring an active duty air force base and shadowing junior officers in various career fields.
British Exchange
Cadets are attached to a British university air squadron for 17 days of training and orientation at various Royal Air Force bases in the United Kingdom.
Combat Survival Training
A 20-day program incorporating combat, basic aircrew, and water survival training. Training is conducted at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Field Engineering and Readiness Lab
Provides opportunities for cadets with entry-level civil engineering courses to get hands-on work experience in the civil engineering career field. Training consists of two weeks working with civil engineering at an Air Force base and three weeks hands-on construction activities at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Foreign Language Immersion
Provides cadets majoring in a foreign language the opportunity to receive intensive language and cultural training. Training lasts for four weeks in various overseas countries.
Nurse Orientation Program
During a four-week internship program at Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, nursing cadets receive hands-on experience and practical knowledge of air force nursing.
Operation Air Force
A three-week program of general orientation and shadowing of junior officers in various career fields. Program is conducted at air force installations throughout the United States.
Pentagon Internship Program
A three-week program to provide cadets an opportunity to work in the Pentagon. Students selected for the program gain problem-solving experience working with both military and civilian personnel on real world issues and participate as a team member with professionals in their chosen field of study.