MILITARY SCIENCE (ARMY ROTC)
Director: Capt. James Felts
Faculty:
Scott D’Alessandro
ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
Enrollment
in the Basic Course is open to all full‑time students, and it carries
with it no obligation for military service. Completion of the Basic Course is a
prerequisite for admittance into the Advanced Course.
Prior
service in the military, high school ROTC, or membership in a National Guard or
Reserve unit may result in direct Advanced Course placement. Entrance into the
Advanced Course is selective and is based upon demonstrated performance and
leadership potential. Students who satisfactorily complete the Advanced Course
and graduate from the University are commissioned as Second Lieutenants into
the U.S. Army.
Qualifications
The
general qualifications for entry into the ROTC Program are as follows: (a)
United States citizenship; (b) meeting college entrance medical standards; (c)
good moral character; and (d) being enrolled as a full‑time student at
UNCP.
OBJECTIVES
The
objectives of the Army ROTC Program are to attract, motivate, and prepare
selected students to serve as commissioned officers in the active or reserve
components of the Army; to provide a practical understanding of the concepts
and principles of military science; to develop a strong sense of duty, honor,
and country; to promote teamwork and individual fitness; and to develop an
understanding of and appreciation for international relations and national
security. Attainment of these objectives prepares students for commissioning,
and establishes a solid foundation for their professional development and
effective performance in the uniformed services or in civilian enterprise.
The
Army ROTC Program is of modular construction and is composed of a Basic and an
Advanced Course. Enrollment in the Basic Course is open to all full‑time
students, and it carries with it no obligation for military service. Completion
of the Basic Course is a prerequisite for admittance to the Advanced Course.
Prior military service, high school ROTC, or membership in a National Guard or
Reserve unit may result in direct Advanced Course placement. Entrance into the
Advanced Course is selective and is based on demonstrated performance and leadership
potential. Students who satisfactorily complete the Advanced Course and
graduate from the university are commissioned as second lieutenants.
COURSES (MSC)
BASIC
COURSES
MSC
1010. Leadership and Personal
Development
MSC
1010 introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are
critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of
life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress
management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Focus is placed on developing basic knowledge
and comprehension of Army Leadership Dimensions while gaining a big picture
understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages
for the student. Credit, 1 semester hour.
MSC
1020. Foundation in Leadership
MSC
1020 overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction,
problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using
effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values,
attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and
interactive exercises. Continued
emphasis is placed on recruitment and retention of cadets. Cadre role models
and the building of stronger relationships among the cadets through common
experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the MSC 1020
experience. Spring. 1 hour lab per week and 1 hour lecture. Credit, 1 semester
hour.
MSC
1800. Military Physical Training (PED 1800)
Taught
by a military instructor. Students may use MSC 1800 as an alternate to 1010 or
1020.
MSC
2010. Innovative Tactical
Leadership
MSC
2010 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership
strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in
interactive student exercises. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation
and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team
exercises. Focus is on continued
development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an
understanding of rank, uniform, customs, and courtesies. Leadership case
studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior
Ethos. Fall. 1 hour lab per week and two hours lecture. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
MSC 2020. Leadership
in Changing Environments
MSC
2020 examines the challenges of leading in complex contemporary operational
environments (COE). Dimensions of the cross-cultural challenges of leadership
in a constantly changing world are highlighted and applied to practical Army
leadership tasks and situations.
Provides a smooth transition into MSC 3010. Cadets develop greater
self-awareness as they practice communication and team building skills. COE
case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and
tactics in real world scenarios. Spring. 1 hour lab per week and 2 hours
lecture. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ADVANCED
COURSES
MSC 3010. Adaptive
Team Leadership
MSC
3010 challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership
skills as they are presented with the demands of the ROTC Leader Development
Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical
operations are used to develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills.
Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership
abilities. Cadets begin to analyze and
evaluate their own leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions. Primary
attention is given to preparation for LDAC and the development of leadership
qualities. Fall. Three (3) lecture hours and 1½ laboratory hours per week.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of ROTC Basic Course, Basic Camp
or equivalent.
MSC 3020. Leadership
Under Fire
MSC
3020 uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet
awareness and skills in leading small units. Skills in decision-making,
persuading, and motivating team members when “under-fire” are explored,
evaluated, and developed. Aspects of military operations are reviewed as a
means of preparing for the ROTC Leader Development Assessment Course
(LDAC). Cadets are expected to apply
basic principles of the Law of Land Warfare, Army training, and motivation to troop
leading procedures. Emphasis is also placed on conducting military briefings
and developing proficiency in Garrison operations orders. MSC 3020 cadets are
evaluated on what they know and do as leaders. Spring. Three (3) lecture hours
and three (3) laboratory hours per week. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
Completion of MSC 3010 or equivalent.
MSC 4010. Developing
Adaptive Leaders
MSC
4010 develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex
operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing leadership
performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets are given situational
opportunities to assess risk, make ethical decisions, and provide coaching to
fellow ROTC cadets. Cadets are
challenged to analyze, evaluate, and instruct younger cadets. Both their
classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare them for
their first unit of assignment. Cadets identify responsibilities of key staff,
coordinate staff roles and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and
develop subordinates. Three (3) lecture hours and 1½ laboratory hours per week.
Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours.
MSC 4020. Leadership
in a Complex World
MSC
4020 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current
military operations. Cadets examine difference in customs and courtesies,
military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of
international terrorism. Aspects of interacting with non-government
organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support are
examined and evaluated. Significant
emphasis is placed on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment. Case
studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises are used to prepare
cadets to face complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned
officers in the United States Army. Spring. Three (3) lecture hours and three
(3) laboratory hours per week. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of MSC 4010.
MSC 4210.
The American Military Experience (HST 4060)
A
survey of American Military History concentrating on the major factors and
events which have influenced US foreign policy during periods of war and peace.
Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
Completion of MSC 3010 or 3020.