Military Science
Military science strives to emulate the University's learn, lead and serve model as it trains leaders for service to the country and the community. The Department of Military Science complements a traditional course of study by preparing college men and women for acceptance of a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
The advanced course covers the final two years of ROTC and includes a 33-day Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC) conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. While in the advanced course, students will receive $450 as juniors and $500 as seniors every month they are in school — up to ten months of the school year. They will also be paid while attending LDAC.
Instruction includes advanced leadership development, group dynamics, organization and management, small unit tactics and administration. Practical leadership and experience is received by assigning students as cadet officers and noncommissioned officers. During the summer, students may also attend additional training sessions such as the Army Airborne School and Air Assault School.
To be eligible for the advanced course, the student must meet the requirements for the basic course. In addition, he or she must (a) be medically qualified; (b) be credited with the first two years of ROTC; (c) have two academic years remaining at UD; (d) have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better; and (e) be an American citizen.
In addition to one to three hours a week in the classroom, other experiences are gained by participation in:
Class size in the department is small and promotes a close relationship between faculty members and students in the program. ROTC instructors maintain an open-door policy and are always willing to aid any student who desires assistance.
Two-Year ROTC — The two-year ROTC program is directed at college students who have not previously taken ROTC courses and have at least two academic years remaining. This program begins during the summer by attending ROTC summer leadership training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for 28 days. The student receives placement credit for the first two years of ROTC and then proceeds into his or her third year.
Veterans ROTC — The veterans ROTC program is designed to give veterans credit for the first two years of ROTC and places them into their junior year of ROTC. Under the junior ROTC program, students who have had junior ROTC and meet the basic requirements may receive credit for the first and second years of ROTC.
Telephone: 937-229-5524
E-mail: Alton.Womack@notes.udayton.edu
Course of Study
The Army senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program is divided into two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. Instruction in the basic course introduces students, at no cost or obligation, to management principles, national defense trends, map reading, leadership development, and military courtesy, discipline and customs. After completing the basic course, students are eligible to enroll in the advanced course provided they have demonstrated officer potential and have met Army standards.The advanced course covers the final two years of ROTC and includes a 33-day Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC) conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. While in the advanced course, students will receive $450 as juniors and $500 as seniors every month they are in school — up to ten months of the school year. They will also be paid while attending LDAC.
Instruction includes advanced leadership development, group dynamics, organization and management, small unit tactics and administration. Practical leadership and experience is received by assigning students as cadet officers and noncommissioned officers. During the summer, students may also attend additional training sessions such as the Army Airborne School and Air Assault School.
Military Science at the University of Dayton
Army ROTC accepts students in any degree field. The academic major is considered when the student applies for an associated Army career field during his or her senior year. Both men and women may participate in Army ROTC, and equal rights and opportunities are stressed. Any student, male or female, may enroll in the Army ROTC basic course provided he or she is a full-time student and at least 17 years of age.To be eligible for the advanced course, the student must meet the requirements for the basic course. In addition, he or she must (a) be medically qualified; (b) be credited with the first two years of ROTC; (c) have two academic years remaining at UD; (d) have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better; and (e) be an American citizen.
In addition to one to three hours a week in the classroom, other experiences are gained by participation in:
- cadet and department-sponsored social events
- competition with other universities
- field training exercises in local areas
- historical visit to a Civil War battlefield
- leadership reaction course
- rappelling training
- training with Army units around the world
- water survival training
Scholarships
Army ROTC has a number of scholarships available, affording students the opportunity to defray a majority of the costs of attending a prestigious school such as the University of Dayton. High school students compete for ten three- and four-year scholarships. These scholarships can be valued between $120,000 to $150,000 with University incentives. Two- and three-year scholarships are available once a student is enrolled at the University. These scholarships will pay full tuition and fees with a value up to $26,000, as well as a flat rate of $450 per semester for textbooks. In addition, students receive an allowance of $3,000 to $5,000 each school year the scholarship is in effect, with $300 a month in the first year, $350 a month in the sophomore year, $450 a month in the junior year and $500 a month in the senior year.History of the Department
The ROTC program was first introduced at the University of Dayton in 1917, making it one of the oldest and most successful ROTC programs in the nation. Army ROTC is the primary source of college-trained officers for the Army. The use of civilian institutions as a source of officers provides the diversity of people and thought necessary to serve and support the people of our nation. Leadership abilities attained through the course of instruction apply equally to military and civilian occupations.About the Faculty
The Department of Military Science is chaired by an active duty Army lieutenant colonel as the professor of military science. The faculty is comprised of both officers and noncommissioned officers from the United States Army who serve as assistant professors and instructors. They represent a number of Army career fields and have extensive military backgrounds and experience.Class size in the department is small and promotes a close relationship between faculty members and students in the program. ROTC instructors maintain an open-door policy and are always willing to aid any student who desires assistance.
Program Options
Four-Year ROTC — There are four programs offered by the Department of Military Science at UD. The first of these is the four-year ROTC program. In this program, the student enters the first year of ROTC during his or her first year of college and progresses through the next three years of ROTC as he or she advances through college.Two-Year ROTC — The two-year ROTC program is directed at college students who have not previously taken ROTC courses and have at least two academic years remaining. This program begins during the summer by attending ROTC summer leadership training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for 28 days. The student receives placement credit for the first two years of ROTC and then proceeds into his or her third year.
Veterans ROTC — The veterans ROTC program is designed to give veterans credit for the first two years of ROTC and places them into their junior year of ROTC. Under the junior ROTC program, students who have had junior ROTC and meet the basic requirements may receive credit for the first and second years of ROTC.
Highlights
Along with the degree granted by your particular school or college, the Department of Military Science offers the student a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. In addition, those cadets graduating in the top 25 percent of their class for both academic and ROTC performance are awarded the title of Distinguished Military Graduate. All graduates receive a military science minor.Contact
Professor of Military ScienceTelephone: 937-229-5524
E-mail: Alton.Womack@notes.udayton.edu
