Army ROTC (Military Science)

The purpose of the Army ROTC curriculum is to develop well-educated junior officers for the Active Army, as well as for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. The curriculum is divided into two course levels: a General Military Course (Basic Course), open to all freshmen and sophomores, and an Officer Development Course (Advanced Course) for contracted juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Successful completion of both courses and the awarding of a bachelor’s degree constitute the normal progression to earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant.

A student undecided about pursuing a commission may keep this option open by participating in the General Military Course, together with his or her chosen curriculum. Through the course, freshmen and sophomores may make an educated decision on the advantages of earning an officer’s commission, while incurring no military obligation. Successful completion of the General Military course or commensurate training is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Officer Development Course.

The Army ROTC curriculum prepares students to become effective leaders and managers in a variety of challenging commissioned officer specialties, thus facilitating early middle management career development and progression. The student will not always be restricted to the classroom. Students could find themselves rafting down a river, determining their location on a land navigation course, firing an M16A2 rifle on a military range, or dancing the night away at a military ball. The student will not only execute, but also will perform, the staff work in planning these various functions.

Each year the Army offers a variety of scholarship programs to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic scholarship and leadership potential. Scholarships cover tuition, laboratory and incidental fees, and provide an allowance for books. Scholarship cadets also receive a nontaxable allowance each month. Although a student takes the ROTC courses at Auburn Montgomery, that student is a full-time student at Huntingdon, and any financial assistance provided by the military services is based on tuition and fees at Huntingdon.

For additional information and detailed program requirements, students should contact:

MAJ Joel Jackson

AUM Army ROTC
Taylor Center, Room 312
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

(334) 244-3528
or email ArmyROTC@aum.edu

Minor in Military Science

For the minor in Military Science, students must complete 24 hours of Military Science.

Military Science and Leadership (MILS) Course Descriptions

Note: All courses are taught at Auburn University Montgomery.

Basic Courses

1010. Foundations of Officership Cr. 1.
This course features an introduction to life in the U.S. Army. Topics include leadership, the unique duties and responsibilities of officers, the organization and role of the Army, basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication, and an analysis of Army values and expected ethical behavior. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 1011.

1011. Freshmen Fall Leadership Lab Cr. 1.
Leadership Lab is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive training in drill and ceremonies, field craft, individual movement techniques, squad tactics, map reading and land navigation, first aid, and use and maintenance of the M16 Rifle. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 1010.

1020. Basic Leadership Cr. 1.
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of common military skills and presents the fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine of the U.S. Army. Topics include the practice of basic skills that underlie effective problem solving, application of active listening and feedback skills, examination of factors that influence leader and group effectiveness, and an examination of the officer experience. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 1021.

1021. Freshmen Spring Leadership Lab Cr. 1.
Leadership Lab is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive continued training in drill and ceremonies, field craft, individual movement techniques, squad tactics, map reading and land navigation, first aid, and use and maintenance of the M16 Rifle. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 1020.

2010. Individual Leadership Studies Cr. 2.
This course develops the knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills, as well as develops problem solving and critical thinking skills and the application of communication, feedback, and conflict resolution. Areas to be trained include personal development, goal setting, communication, problem solving and decision-making, leadership, teamwork, the group process, stress management, and physical fitness. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 2011.

2011. Sophomore Fall Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Laboratory is required for army ROTC students. The students will receive training in drill, physical training, rappelling, water survival, tactics, marksmanship, night operations, and land navigation. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 2010.

2020. Leadership and Teamwork Cr. 2.
This course focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes by focusing on challenging current beliefs, knowledge and skills. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 2021.

2021. Sophomore Spring Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Laboratory is required for army ROTC students. The students will receive training in drill, physical training, rappelling, water survival, tactics, marksmanship, night operations, and land navigation. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 2020.

Advanced Courses

3010. Leadership and Problem Solving Cr. 3.
This course examines the basic skills that underlie effective problem solving by analyzing the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st Century, analysis of military missions and the planning of military operations, the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program, and the execution of squad battle drills. Taken in conjunction with MLS 304.

3011. Junior Fall Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Laboratory is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive training in troop leading procedures, mission planning, squad tactics, land navigation, individual movement techniques, water survival, and rappelling. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 3010.

3020. Leadership and Ethics Cr. 3.
This course probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate by developing cadet leadership competencies and applying principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Students are prepared for success at the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Course. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 3021.

3021. Junior Spring Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Laboratory is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive training in troop leading procedures, mission planning, squad tactics, land navigation, individual movement techniques, water survival, and rappelling. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 3020.

4010. Leadership and Management Cr. 3.
This course builds on the experience gained at the National Advanced Leadership Course in order to solve organizational and staff problems and discusses staff organization and functions, analysis of counseling responsibilities and methods, the principles of subordinate motivation, and organizational change. Students will apply leadership and problem solving principles to a case study and/or simulation. Requires Department approval; fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 4011.

4011. Senior Fall Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Lab is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive continued training in troop leading procedures, mission planning, squad tactics, land navigation, individual movement techniques, water survival, and rappelling. Fall semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 4010.

4020. Officership Cr. 3.
This course is designed to explore topics relevant to Second Lieutenants entering the U.S. Army and focuses on the legal aspects of decision making leadership, analyzing Army organization from the tactical to the strategic level, assessing administrative and logistical functions, performance of platoon leader actions, and an examination of leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Requires Department approval; spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 4021.

4021. Senior Spring Leadership Laboratory Cr. 1.
Leadership Lab is required for all Army ROTC students. The student will receive continued training in troop leading procedures, mission planning, squad tactics, land navigation, individual movement techniques, water survival, and rappelling. Spring semester only; taken in conjunction with MILS 4020.