Basic Course (MS1 & MS2)

The Basic Course is taken during your first two years of college as part of elective coursework. It typically includes one class and one lab per semester, along with physical training and field exercises. You'll build foundational leadership skills, learn basic military principles, and begin your development as an Army leader. Participation in the Basic Course does not require a military commitment. 

Freshman Year: Building the Foundation for Army Leadership

Key topics include:

Introduction to Army Leadership

Army Customs and Traditions

Basic Military Tactics

Goal Setting and Achievement

Physical Fitness and Wellness

Sophomore Year: Understanding the Officer’s Role

Key topics include:

Applied Leadership Concepts

Effective Communication

Principles of War

Advanced Military Tactics

Advanced Course (MS3 & MS4) 

The Advanced Course is completed during your final two years of college, either as elective classes or part of a Military Studies minor. It typically includes one class and one lab each semester, along with physical training, field exercises, and a mandatory 35-day summer training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky known as Advanced Camp. This training is required for commissioning as an Army Officer. The course focuses on advanced tactics, leadership, team coordination, planning, and decision-making.

To enroll in the Advanced Course, cadets must have completed the Basic Course or attended Basic Camp at Fort Knox. There is no service obligation until a cadet accepts an Army ROTC scholarship or attends Advanced Camp.

Junior Year: Leading Tactical Teams

Topics include:

Command and Staff Roles

Law of War

Weapons Training

Team Leadership and Dynamics

Tactical Operations

Senior Year: Preparing for Commissioning

Topics include:

Training Management

Military Law and Justice

Ethical Leadership

Personnel and Resource Management

Cultural Competence

Post Support Operations

Advanced Military Tactics