The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program is America’s primary officer training program. Army ROTC, in a cooperative effort by the United States Army and UAA, educates, trains and prepares students to serve as officers in the Regular Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Army ROTC has two-, three- and four-year programs that lead to a commission as a second lieutenant. Army ROTC is divided into a basic course of study for freshmen and sophomores and the advanced course of study for juniors and seniors. Programs and courses can be adjusted to meet specific needs of individual students who desire to enroll but are past their freshmen year. Prior to completing Army ROTC, students may receive a minor in National Defense, Strategic Studies and Leadership: Army Emphasis. The courses focus on military history, Army force structure, leadership, time and stress management, decision making through academic instruction, and operations in the contemporary operating environment. Non-contracted students may take the 100- and 200-level academic courses without incurring a military obligation. However, only contracted cadets may take MILS A302, MILS A401 and MILS A402.
The leadership and physical training laboratory provides practical military training. Activities include staff rides to Army bases, physical fitness training, conducting drill and ceremony, and leadership exercises. To attend the leadership laboratory, UAA students must not have a medical condition that would preclude service in the Armed Forces.
To become an officer through Army ROTC, a student must, at a minimum, complete the two-year program (300- and 400-level courses plus leadership laboratory), the U.S. Army Leader Development and Assessment Course, and earn a baccalaureate degree in any major from UAA. Upon graduation and commissioning, new lieutenants must serve eight years in the regular Army, Army Reserves, and/or Army National Guard.
In order to receive a minor in National Defense, Strategic Studies, and Leadership: Army Emphasis, students must complete the declaration of a minor form on the UAA website.
Three hours of mandatory Physical Training (PT) and a two-hour leadership lab are required each week. Times and location of PT sessions to be announced.
Two-Year Program
Available to UAA students with two years remaining until graduation: students complete the U.S. Army Leader’s Training Course, the U.S. Army Leader Development and Assessment Course, and the following courses (19 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MILS A150 | Army ROTC Leadership and Physical Training Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| MILS A301 | Adaptive Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A302 | Applied Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A401 | Adaptive Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A402 | Leadership in a Complex World | 3 |
| MILS A450 | History of the United States Army | 3 |
| Total | 19 | |
Three-Year Program
Available to UAA students with three years remaining until graduation: students complete the U.S. Army Leader Development and Assessment Course and the following courses (27 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MILS A150 | Army ROTC Leadership and Physical Training Laboratory 1 | 6 |
| MILS A201 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A202 | Foundations of Tactical Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A301 | Adaptive Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A302 | Applied Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A401 | Adaptive Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A402 | Leadership in a Complex World | 3 |
| MILS A450 | History of the United States Army | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |
Four-Year Program
Available to UAA students with four years remaining until graduation: students complete the U.S. Army Leader Development and Assessment Course and the following courses (31 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MILS A101 | Leadership and Personal Development | 1 |
| MILS A102 | Introduction to Tactical Leadership | 1 |
| MILS A150 | Army ROTC Leadership and Physical Training Laboratory 1 | 8 |
| MILS A201 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A202 | Foundations of Tactical Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A301 | Adaptive Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A302 | Applied Team Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A401 | Adaptive Leadership | 3 |
| MILS A402 | Leadership in a Complex World | 3 |
| MILS A450 | History of the United States Army | 3 |
| Total | 31 | |
Scholarships and Incentive Payments
Army ROTC has numerous scholarship and incentive programs for high school seniors planning to enroll at UAA and for college students currently enrolled or planning to enroll at UAA. All students receiving a scholarship or incentive payment must be a full-time student (at least 12 semester credits for undergraduate or 9 semester credits for graduate students).
- High school seniors can compete for Army ROTC scholarships that pay tuition, fees, and books at any university with an Army ROTC program. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend. Students can obtain applications on the Army ROTC website.
Army ROTC at UAA has several scholarship options for college students. These scholarships cover tuition, fees, and books for both undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships also include a monthly stipend. Students compete for these scholarships during the academic term prior to activation. For example, a fall 100-level student can compete for a scholarship that would start in the spring of the student’s 100-level year.
- All scholarships and incentives are subject to federally mandated age restrictions.
Commissioning
After completing the Army ROTC program, graduating from UAA, and passing a commissioning physical, cadets will receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army.
- Second lieutenants will usually begin their Basic Officer Leaders Course within one year of commissioning. Students compete nationally for their branch based on a combined score consisting of their GPA, on-campus evaluations, and Leader Development and Assessment Course evaluation. The United States Army has 16 branches with multiple careers in each one. Students receive the branch assignments during the 400-level year.
- Students may also compete for medical and law school appointments. Scholarships cover tuition, fees, and books for a student’s undergraduate and medical school programs. Army ROTC at UAA has more information on this highly competitive program.
- Second lieutenants incur an eight-year service commitment with the Army. Select Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.