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ROTC

Army ROTC

Army ROTC is a collaborative program with Kent State University that is solely focused on providing you with leadership training. No matter what profession you choose to pursue, leadership or managerial skills, problem-solving techniques and teamwork will be essential in the workplace. Through Army ROTC, you will gain the confidence and self-discipline necessary to succeed in college and beyond. If you are interested in national defense, enroll in the introductory, lower-division military science courses and see for yourself how rewarding and challenging the field can be.

Air Force ROTC (AFROTC)

AFROTC, also hosted in collaboration with Kent State University, is an educational program designed to give you an opportunity to become an Air Force or Space Force officer while you complete your college degree. Whether you want to fly the most advanced aircraft in the world, design and operate the latest space systems, and work on the cutting edge of technology, there are more than 100 officer career fields.

Careers

If your career goals require leadership or managerial skills, if you have an interest in national defense structure or if you wish to explore the benefits of the Army, we encourage you to explore the Army ROTC program. Try it out. Enroll in an introductory, lower-division military science course and see if it’s for you. Participation in these classes is voluntary and requires no military obligation.

When you complete the Army ROTC program and graduate from Mount Union, you'll have acquired both the leadership and academic credentials to take on responsibility as an Army officer and/or step into corporate America.

Learning Objectives

LEADERSHIP

Identify and Describe the relationship between leader character and competence with an understanding of how core values affect leadership
Identify and Describe the four basic phases of team building
Illustrate significant traits and behaviors of historical leaders
Understand and explain the situational, transformational, and adaptive leadership theories
Describe methods of assessing leadership styles
Understand and be able to effectively use counseling for individual and personal feedback and improvement
Conduct self evaluation of personal leader actions while in positions of authority / leadership
Effectively applying leadership principles as upperclassmen Application of leadership principles learned since a Freshman)
Describe and be able to use leading procedures
Develop and use an effective format useful for giving guidance and instructions to an organization or team

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Develop short-term and long-term goals and a personal plan to achieve those goals
Explain how to set goals and manage time at the team level
Develop team mission statement and goals
Define elements of time and stress management
Understand how to create a personal developmental plan and prepare one for yourself
Understand and identify the types and elements of interpersonal communication
Develop and present professional presentations for information and to obtain decisions
Understand and implement effective writing techniques in order to communicate in written form
Identify risks in an operational environment and establishing procedures to mitigate the risk
Effectively apply leadership skills to Teams and Groups

PROFESSIONALISM

Define what values are and identify values used by yourself and others
Explain how the implementation of a consideration of others (CO2) program can positively influence the operations of an organization
Analyze how personal and organizational values influence individuals in leadership positions
Understand and apply professional ethics in decision making
Understanding the leaders role in organizational rules operations
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) programs positively impact organizational operations
Understand and explain how personal conduct impacts your leadership ability
Explain how Cultural Awareness can impact a unit and mission
Apply cultural understanding to decision a making and leader
Create a developmental plan for the next 12 months which outlines you goals and then update that plan as time progresses to see how you are meeting your goals
Understand the typical advancement plan for your profession and how to manage your career to meet advancement requirements

PROBLEM SOLVING

Using a decision making model to ID and solve problems
Apply a decision making model during organizational meeting designed to plan for future operations and activities
Describe and apply problem solving models to develop suitable and acceptable solutions to given problem sets

Benefits

ROTC is one of the Nation's top leadership programs, with a wide range of benefits. Through ROTC you can:

Get help with your college tuition with an Army ROTC Scholarship
Gain experience you can't find anywhere else
Gain the respect of your peers and future employers
Train to become a leader and manager

LEADERSHIP

In ROTC you will learn to become a leader -not just a person who gives orders but a person who leads by example. Being an Officer in the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force means you're a counselor, a strategist, and a motivator. It's similar to being a vital manager in a corporation. As an Officer, you will lead other Soldiers in all situations and adjust to environments that are always changing. You'll be driven to achieve success with your team on every mission.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

The specific skills you receive in ROTC will include things like leadership development, military skills and adventure training. This will take place both in the classroom and in the field, but you will have a normal daily schedule like all college students. ROTC has two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL

Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need.

Training and Curriculum

The specific education you receive in ROTC will include things like leadership development, military skills, and adventure training. This will take place both in the classroom and in the field, but you will have a normal daily schedule like all college students. ROTC is comprised of two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.

Army ROTC Basic Course
The Basic Course normally takes place during your first two years in college as elective courses. It normally involves one elective class or lab each semester. You will learn basic military skills and the fundamentals of leadership, as well as start the ground work toward becoming an Army leader. You can take Army ROTC Basic Course without a military commitment.
Leader's Training Course
Cadets take part in the Leader's Training Course when they enter Army ROTC going into their junior year. This course- made up of four phases- allows Cadets to "catch up" to those who joined in their freshman or sophomore years. The first phase introduces Cadets to the Army and prepares them for the next three phases consisting of team building, leadership development, and Field Training Exercises.
Army ROTC Advanced Course
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses. It normally includes one elective class or lab each semester, plus a summer leadership course. You will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization, planning, and decision-making. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the U.S. Army after you graduate.

FRESHMAN YEAR: THE ROLE OF THE ARMY

Roles and Origins of the Army
Army Customs and Traditions
Branches of the Army
Military Operations and Tactics

SOPHOMORE YEAR: THE ROLE OF AN OFFICER

Role of the Officer and Noncommissioned Officer
Communications
Code of Conduct
First Aid
Principles of War
Military Operations and Tactics

JUNIOR YEAR: SMALL UNIT TRAINING

Command and Staff Functions
Nuclear, Biochemical, and Chemical Warfare
Law of War
Weapons
Human Behavior
Math Reasoning
Computer Science
Military Operations and Tactics

SENIOR YEAR: TRANSITION TO BECOMING AN OFFICER

Military Justice
Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
Army Personnel Management
Army Logistics
Post and Installation Support Leader Development And Assessment Course: 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.
Military Operations and Tactics

LEADER DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT COURSE

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.