what you should know about wiu's army rotc program

ARMY ROTC

Western Illinois University

Why we’re here

• Welcome to Western Illinois University• By the time you leave, you should understand the

following:• What ROTC is• What sort of students ROTC is looking for• What a cadet’s weekly schedule looks like.• What opportunities will be available to students that

complete ROTC.• Question and Answer Session

• “Is ROTC like the movie “Full Metal Jacket?”• “Does joining ROTC mean joining the military?”• “If I’m in ROTC, will I have to wear a uniform

everywhere?”• “Will ROTC take up all of my time?”

Bottom Line

• ROTC is designed to enhance your college experience, not dominate it.

• Therefore, you will NOT have to dress like this everywhere you go:

Common Misconceptions

• Signing up for an ROTC class is not the same as enlisting

• Basic Training is not required for participation in ROTC

• ROTC Cadets are not treated like Army privates.

• ROTC produces leaders, not followers

Why Consider a Career as an Army Officer?

• Challenging and rewarding career

• Sense of belonging

• True leadership & responsibility

• Excellent pay & benefits

• A job waiting for you after graduation!

Who is Considered “Officer Material?”

How do College and the Army Fit Together?

Scholarships

• Federal Scholarship (High School)

Pays Tuition and Fees OR Room and Board

$1, 200 yr book stipend

Cadet Stipend $300 (freshman) $350 (sophomore) $450 (Junior) $500 (Senior)

• Application Process Opens to High School Juniors on

February 1st, closed on January 10th of their Senior Year

Apply online at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

Transcripts/ACT Scores sent to [email protected]

Presidential Fitness Test and Interview at local Army ROTC program

8 yr commitment (4 Active, 4 IRR OR 8yr Guard/Reserve)

Scholarships

• Federal Scholarship (Campus Based.)

Pays Tuition and Fees OR Room and Board

$1, 200 yr book stipend

Cadet Stipend $300 (freshman) $350 (sophomore) $450 (Junior) $500 (Senior)

• Application Process Opens to Incoming Freshmen upon arrival On-

Campus, closes at the end of the first semester of the student’s Junior year.

Cadets apply through their Military Science Instructor.

Transcripts/Application to Contract submitted to WIU ROTC Scholarships and Enrollments Officer

Applicant must score 80 pts or more on each category of the Army Physical Fitness Test (held once per month) to be considered.

Applications processed through Scholarship Boards held once per month. Applications approved/denied based on GPA, Army Physical Fitness Test score, and leadership during classes, physical training, and labs.8 yr commitment (4 Active, 4 IRR OR 8yr Guard/Reserve)

Scholarships

• State Scholarship 10 available per class

Offers made by WIU’s Scholarship Board

Covers Tuition costs

No commitment required

• Qualifications U.S Citizen CGPA 2.5 Instructor Recommendation Serious Interest in

Commissioning APFT (score 180) DODMERB Physical Illinois Residency Enrollment in a Military

Science course Not receiving National

Guard/Veterans grant

Officer Pay – Your First 4 Years

Note: 2012 average annual salary of current rank throughout the Army. (Basic Pay, BAS, BAH included)

Years of Service less than 2 2 3 4

$48,888

$56,964 $62,388 $69,156

$76,620 $81,612

Active Duty

Officer Pay – Your First 4 Years

Years of Service less than 2 2 3 4

Reserve/National Guard Duty

$5,938

$6,849 $7,893 $9,094

$9,649 $10,579

Note: Figures based on January 2012 pay tables. 12 Weekend drills plus 15 days of Annual training.

On Campus Training

Physical Training

Operations Orders

Class Discussions

Weekly Lab ExercisesWater

Survival

Tactical Training

Operations Orders

FLRC

Operations Orders

Field Training ExercisesUrban Operations

Air Assault

Patrolling

Obstacle Courses

Extracurricular ActivitiesRanger Company

Rifle TeamColor Guard

Other Training Opportunities

Airborne School

Air Assault School

Cadet Troop Leadership Training

Nurse Summer Training

Mountain Warfare

CULP

Cadet Field Training

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Social FunctionsMilitary BallFootball Games

Basketball GAFPB

Cadet Leadership

Course

31 Days

“Olympics of ROTC

Program”

ProgressionMS I

(Freshman)

MS 111 & MS 112

MS II(Sophomore)

MS 211 & MS 212

Cadet Initial Entry TrainingFort Knox, KY

28 Days

MS III(Junior)

MS 311MS 312

HIST 304

SquadOperations

Land Nav

OperationsOrders

Leadership

Military History

MS IV(Senior)

MS 411MS 412

Transition to LT

Military Law/Justice

Plan & ConductUnit Training

Counseling

Basic Course Advanced Course

ROTC Program

Lateral EntryPrior Service – Active Duty

Prior Service – NG or Reserves

“Warrior Forge”

No military commitment Contract / Commitment / Stipend ($450/500)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12

Course Overview & Rank Structure

Intro to Stress Management

Time Management Intro to Troop Leading Procedures

Goal Setting

US Military Customs & Courtesies

Midterm Exam

Officership & the Army Profession

Intro to Warrior Ethos

Intro to Map Reading

Health & Fitness

Intro to Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP)

Final Exam

Lab 1 Lab 2 Lab 3 Lab 4 Lab 5 Lab 6 Lab 7 Lab 8 Lab 9 Lab 10 Lab 11 Lab 12

Drill & Ceremony

Combat Water Survival

Land Navigation I

Land Navigation II

Individual & Squad Movement Techniques

Employ Hand Grenades & Claymore Mines

Battle Drills Squad Tactics I

Squad Tactics II

Squad Tactics III

Fieldcraft & Pre-Combat Checks & Inspections

Cmndr’s Time

MS 111 Syllabus

TRACK LEGEND: Leadership Personal Development Officership Tactics & Techniques Values & Ethics Overview & Assessment

MS 112 Syllabus


MS 211 SyllabusLesson 1a Lesson 2a

Lesson 3a Lesson 4a Lesson 5a Lesson 6a Lesson 7a Lesson 8a Lesson 9a Lesson

10a Lesson 11a Lesson 12a

ROTC & Course Overview

Map Reading I

Land Navigation I

Intro to Problem Solving

Intro to Plans and Orders

Intro to Battle Drills

Offensive Operations

Team Building Interpersonal Communication

Leadership Traits & Behaviors

Culture Briefs I

Intro to First Aid

Lesson 1b

Lesson 2b

Lesson 3b Lesson 4b Lesson 5b Lesson 6b Lesson 7b Lesson 8b Lesson 9b Lesson 10b

Lesson 11b Lesson 12b

Army Physical Readiness Training Program

Map Reading II

Land Navigation II

Intro to Troop Leading Procedures

Squad Movement

Midterm Exam

Intro to Pre-Combat Checks & Inspections

Time Management

Effective Army Briefing

Leadership Theory Discussion

Culture Briefs II

Final Exam


Drill & Ceremony


Land Navigation I

Land Navigation II




Squad Tactics II

Squad Tactics III


Commander’s Time


MS 212 Syllabus


Lesson 01a Lesson 02a Lesson 03a Lesson 04a Lesson 05a Lesson 06a Lesson 07a

Lesson 08a Lesson 09a Lesson 10a Lesson 11a Lesson 12a

ROTC & Course Overview

Operations Orders

Navigational Methods & Route Planning

Introduction to Terrain Analysis

Introduction to Patrolling

Threat Awareness and Reporting

The Defense

Effective Writing

Situational Leadership

Leadership Analysis

Assessing Your Own Leadership

Leadership Development Program

Lesson 01b Lesson 02b Lesson 03b Lesson 04b Lesson 05b Lesson 06b Lesson 07b

Lesson 08b Lesson 09b Lesson 10b Lesson 11b Lesson 12b

Army Values & the Army Equal Opportunity Program

OPORDPractical Exercise

Land NavigationPractical Exercise

Terrain Analysis Practical Exercise

Patrol Base Operations

Introduction to Protection and Emergency Management

Midterm Exam

Transformational Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Leadership Capstone Presentations

Leadership Forum Lecture

Final Exam


Commander’s Time

First Aid Leader Reaction Course

Squad Tactics IV (Practical Exercise)

Platoon Movement

Platoon Tactics – Patrolling I

Platoon Tactics – Patrolling II

Land Navigation III

Land Navigation IV

Weapons - Pre-Marksmanship Instruction

Tactical Communication, Reporting, & Call for Fire

First Aid - Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)

MS 311 Syllabus


Lesson 1a Lesson 2a Lesson 3a Lesson 4a Lesson 5a Lesson 6a Lesson 7a Lesson 8a Lesson 9a Lesson 10a Lesson 11a Lesson 12a

ROTC & Course Overview/Accessions

Army Briefing Techniques

Map Reading I

Troop Leading Procedures Overview

Squad Tactical Movement

Battle Drills Midterm Exam Squad Tactics - Ambush

Squad Tactics - Attack(Practical Exercise)

Squad Tactics - Capstone (Practical Exercise I)

Leadership Behavior & Peer Evaluations

Officership Forum / Lecture Series

Lesson 1b Lesson 2b Lesson 3b Lesson 4b Lesson 5b Lesson 6b Lesson 7b Lesson 8b Lesson 9b Lesson 10b Lesson 11b Lesson 12b

Warrior Ethos Overview

Intro to Team Dynamics

Map Reading II

Combat Orders

Squad Tactics – Patrolling (Patrol Base)

Squad Tactics - Offensive Operations

Squad Tactics - Reconnaissance

Squad Tactics - Ambush (Practical Exercise)

Squad Tactics-Defense

Squad Tactics - Capstone (Practical Exercise II)

Leadership & Culture

Course Review

Lesson 1c Lesson 2c Lesson 3c Lesson 4c Lesson 5c Lesson 6c Lesson 7c Lesson 8c Lesson 9c Lesson 10c Lesson 11c Lesson 12c

Leadership Development Program

Suicide Prevention

Terrain Analysis

Application of Troop Leading Procedures

Squad Tactics – Patrolling (Practical Exercise)

Squad Tactics - Offensive Operations (Practical Exercise)

Squad Tactics - Recon (Practical Exercise)

Squad Tactics - Attack

Squad Tactics - Defense (Practical Exercise)

The Army Leader

Leadership (Practical Exercise)

Final Exam


Drill & Ceremony


Land Navigation I

Land Navigation II


Employ Hand Grenades & Claymore mines


Squad Tactics II

Squad Tactics III


Commander’s Time

MS 312 Syllabus



Course Overview

Warrior Ethos in Action

Unified Land Operations

Principles of War – Case Study

Call For Fire Cordon & Search

Attack Land Navigation

OPORD PE Team Dynamics Branch Brief Officership Forum/ Lecture Series

Lesson 1b Lesson 2b Lesson 3b Lesson 4b Lesson 5b Lesson 6b Lesson 7b Lesson 8b Lessons 9b Lesson 10b Lesson 11b Lesson 12b

Introduction to the Brigade Combat Team

Law of Land Warfare & Rules of Engagement

Terrorism Awareness

Problem Solving

Patrol Base Ops

Raid MidtermExam

FOB OPSPeer Leadership

Applied Situational Leadership

Branch Brief Course Review

Lesson 1c Lesson 2c Lesson 3c Lesson 4c Lesson 5c Lesson 6c Lesson 7c Lesson 8c Lessons 9c

Motivating Soldiers

Lesson 10c Lesson 11c Lesson 12c

Branch Brief Warrior Forge Brief

Final ExamOfficership Forum/ Lecture Series

Officership Forum/ Lecture Series

CTS RTW TLP’s & Operations Orders

Recon Ambush Map Reading FOB OPS


Annual Training Requirements

First Aid Leader Reaction course

Squad Tactics IV PE

Tactical Movement

Tactics – Patrolling I

Tactics – Patrolling II

Land Navigation III

Land Navigation IV



First Aid

MS 411 Syllabus



Course Overview/LDACAAR Review

Leadership Development Program II

Effective Writing for Officers

Train for Unified Land Ops II(METL Development)

Company and Battalion OPORD

Risk Management Process

Counseling II

Officer Career Management

Combat StressManagement

Army Leader Ethics - Case Studies I

Code of Conduct

Administrative Discipline and Separation

Lesson 1b Lesson 2b Lesson 3b Lesson 4b Lesson 5b Lesson 6b Lesson 7b Lesson 8b Lesson 9b Lesson 10b Lesson 11b Lesson 12b

Staff Organization Roles and Responsibilities

Counseling I Train for Unified Land Ops I(Training Management)

Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)

Mission Rehearsals and Rock Drills

Midterm Exam Officer Evaluation Report (OER) Process & Support Forms

NCO Evaluation Report (NCOER) & Counseling Process

Army Leader Ethics

Law of Land Warfare and Rules of Engagement (ROE)

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

Army Leader Ethics - Case Studies II

Lesson 1c Lesson 2c Lesson 3c Lesson 4c Lesson 5c Lesson 6c Lesson 7c Lesson 8c Lesson 9c Lesson 10c Lesson 11c Lesson 12c

Conduct of a Training Meeting

Applied Leadership - Training Meeting




Officership Forum I(Lecture Series)



Officership Forum II (Lecture Series)



Final Exam


Drill & Ceremony


Land Navigation I

Land Navigation II




Squad Tactics II

Squad Tactics III

Field craft & Pre-Combat Checks & Inspections

Commander’s Time

MS 412 Syllabus



Course Overview

Army Customs & Courtesies

Introduction to Battle Analysis

Cultural Awareness

Counter- insurgency

Non-Govt. Organizations, Civilians on the Battlefield, & Host Nation Support

Supply Operations

Battle Analysis Case Studies - Briefs

Officer Forum Platoon Command Team

Equal Opportunity (EO)

Financial Management

Lesson 1b

The Army Officer

Lesson 2b

Unit Level Medical Operations

Lesson 3b

Army Leader Ethics - Case Studies III

Lesson 4b

Culture of Terrorism

Lesson 5b

Force Protection in the FSO and Operational Security

Lesson 6b

Midterm Exam

Lesson 7b

Maintenance Operations

Lesson 8b

Staff Ride

Lesson 9b

Senior NCO Forum

Lesson 10b

BOLC Overview

Lesson 11b

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention (SHARP) Program Pt 1

Lesson 12b

Installation Support Services for Soldiers and Family Members

Lesson 1c


Lesson 2c


Lesson 3c


Lesson 4c


Lesson 5c


Lesson 6c

Officership Forum III(Lecture Series)

Lesson 7c


Lesson 8c


Lesson 9c

Officership Forum IV(Lecture Series)

Lesson 10c


Lesson 11c

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention (SHARP) Program Pt 2

Lesson 12c

Final Exam


Commander’s Time

First Aid Leader Reaction Course

SquadTactics IV

Platoon Movement

Platoon Tactics- Patrolling I

PlatoonTactics-Patrolling II

Land Navigation III

Land Navigation IV



First Aid – Casualty Evacuation(CASEVAC)

ROTC OML Model

Warrior Forge, Platoon Top Five= 1 point added to final OMS

RECONDO = 0.5 point added to final OMS

Officer Career Fields

Maneuver, Fires, and Effects:

Protect lives through the actual or perceived use of weapons and movement against the enemy

Branches in this Field: Infantry Armor Aviation Air Defense Artillery Field Artillery Chemical Engineers Military Police


Force Sustainment:

Support, train, supply, and provide maintenance.

Branches in this Field: Adjutant General Finance Ordnance Quartermaster Transportation


Operations Support:

Disseminate information critical to military operations

Branches in this Field: Military Intelligence Signal Corps

Special Branches

Positions requiring special degrees, certifications, and endorsements

Branches in this field: Chaplain Corps Army Nurse Corps Medical Services Corps

Commissioning Requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree

2. Completion of:- MS 311- MS 312- MS 411- MS 412- History 304

3. Completion of “Leaders Development Assessment Course”

4. Demonstrated swimming proficiency

5. Minimum GT Score of 110

3.00 GPA minimum

Note: Cadets may also earn a Military Science Minor by completing the requirements above and one additional elective approved by the department

Commissioning

Battalion Cadre (Functional Organization)

As of April 2016

Department ChairLTC Richard Helling

SupplyMSG Ronnie Robertson

Office ManagerMs. Suzanne Boussard

MS IVs(Seniors)

MS IIIs(Juniors)

MS IIs(Sophomores)

MS Is(Freshmen)

Admin / Log

= Active= AGR= COMTek= DA Civ= University

Training NCOSFC Timothy Johns

Enrollment & Scholarships

Admin AssistantMr. Billy Nicks

APMSCPT Travis Brunson

APMSMr. Darrin Dunsworth

Recruiting OperationsMr. Charles Noble

APMSCPT Harry Yoon

APMSSFC Josh Abernathy

APMSSSG Heather Carreathers

APMSSFC Wilfred Cunningham

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