Division of Military Education

Administration
Office of the Director
67 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-7161

H. Joachim Maître, BA, MA, PhD, Director; Professor of International Relations and Journalism

Heidi Bishay, BA, Assistant to the Director

The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) has been an integral part of the Boston University academic community since 1919 (with a brief hiatus from 1970 to 1980), when the Student's Army Training Corps was founded. Boston University is one of only 44 universities nationwide offering its students ROTC programs in all four services: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

The Division of Military Education is a program that provides college-trained officers for the Armed Forces. It is traditionally a four-year program of instruction culminating in a commission in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Today's ROTC programs train students through hands-on leadership training unlike any other college programs. These programs build strong bonds of team spirit and camaraderie while they boost the individual's self-confidence. ROTC training develops self-discipline, physical stamina, poise, and general management skills basic to success in any career.

The Boston University Division of Military Education is rich with tradition, strong with leadership, and built on high standards. Recognized for those highly sought after qualities, the Boston University Army ROTC program was awarded the General Douglas MacArthur Award in 1993 for most outstanding Army ROTC program in the nation at a large university. The Boston University Air Force ROTC program was awarded the USAF High Flight Award in 1994 for most outstanding Air Force program in the northeast region and was recognized as one of the four most outstanding programs in the nation. The Boston University Naval ROTC program led the nation in student accessions for the extremely competitive 1996 Naval Medical School and Nuclear Power Programs and graduated the top naval aviation student in the country.

Department of Aerospace Studies

Chairman LTC Shane Johnson, USAF
118 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-4705

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Program (AFROTC) at Boston University offers students an opportunity to earn a commission in the U.S. Air Force while completing graduate or undergraduate degree requirements. The Aerospace Studies curriculum develops leadership skills while familiarizing the student with U.S. Air Force functions, organization, equipment, management, and its role in national defense. The student is commissioned upon successful completion of both the Aerospace Studies curriculum and the Boston University degree requirements. Students can enter the program during their freshman, sophomore, or junior years, with some restrictions depending on Air Force needs.

Participation in AFROTC during the first two years of the four-year program carries no commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force, unless the student has an AFROTC scholarship.

Four-Year Program

Undergraduates join the four-year AFROTC program by registering for Aerospace Studies classes in the same manner as for other University classes. Students in the four-year program attend a 4-week field training encampment during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. Students are in the General Military Course (GMC) during the first two years, and the Professional Officer Course (POC) during the last two years.

Freshman GMC academic classes focus on the functions, organizations, and hardware of the U.S. Air Force. Sophomore classes concentrate on the evolution of aerospace power from the Wright brothers through the space program. All GMC classes meet one hour per week. Complementing the academic classes, a weekly leadership laboratory introduces students to U.S. Air Force customs, courtesies, drills, ceremonies, and lifestyles. Guest lecturers, seminars, briefings, films, and practical experience are also included. All GMC academic classes meet 1 hour per week.

As a GMC, the DODMERB (Department of Defense Medical Exam Review Board) medical exam and the AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test) will be administered.

Students in AFROTC are expected to wear the uniform correctly, meeting the grooming standards required of active-duty Air Force personnel. Students must wear the U.S. Air Force uniform to all aerospace classes and leadership laboratories. A $200 uniform deposit is required upon entry into the program.

Entry into the POC during the junior year of the four-year AFROTC program is competitive. Factors considered include leadership potential, academic performance, field training evaluations, passing the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), and results of a physical examination and the physical fitness test (PFT). Students must be in good academic standing with the University, have demonstrated motivation and potential for success as U.S. Air Force officers, and meet U.S. Air Force physical standards.

Completion of the POC incurs a four-year active-duty service commitment for non-flyers; a six-year, post-training commitment for navigators; and a ten-year post-training commitment for pilots. There is a $350-400-per-month, tax-free stipend for members of the POC, regardless of their scholarship status.

POC students are expected to plan and conduct a leadership laboratory once a week. The time required varies depending on the responsibilities of the individual POC student. Aerospace Studies class activities during the junior year center on management and leadership in a U.S. Air Force setting; standard textual material on management is supplemented by case studies cast in a U.S. Air Force setting. The senior year Aerospace Studies curriculum examines national defense policy and the military in American society. All POC academic classes meet three hours per week.

Three- or Two-Year Programs

Students unable to participate in the four-year program may be eligible for a three- or two-year program. Prerequisites for entry into the three- or two-year program include (1) at least two remaining years of undergraduate or graduate study for a technical or engineering degree (whichever is applicable); (2) meeting U.S. Air Force physical standards; (3) good moral character; (4) successful completion of six weeks of field training, (5) the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board physical requirements, and (6) passing the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). Active-duty service commitments are the same for both. These programs are year-dependent based on needs of the Air Force.

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Field Training

For participants in the four-year program, field training occurs during the summer between the sophomore and junior years and lasts for four weeks. Those entering while already in college spend six weeks at field training, the extra time consisting of a concentrated summary of information that students would have received had they been members of the GMC.

Field training is an encampment on an active-duty U.S. Air Force base, and it allows the cadet to see U.S. Air Force life firsthand. Room, board, and travel expenses are provided.

Scholarships

Academic scholarships are available for those who qualify. The College Scholarship Program consists of tuition, textbooks, required fees, and a $250-400-per-month, tax-free stipend.

Most scholarships are awarded for four and three years. Application is made while the student is a senior in high school. Application forms are available online at U.S. Air Force ROTC. Applications for a four-year scholarship are due by December 1 of the student's senior year in high school with follow-up paperwork due by January 15.

Scholarships are also available for students already in college through the in-college scholarship program. Depending on needs of the Air Force, two- and three-year Express Scholarships are also available for students in special high-demand majors such as electrical engineering. The high-demand majors change from time to time; co ntact the admissions officer for details. The requirements are mostly academic—good grades and high test scores. There are also age, citizenship, and medical requirements. Check with the Department of Aerospace Studies for details; 617-353-6316.

Most scholarships are awarded to those majoring in engineering or scientific disciplines. Scholarships for highly competitive students in the humanities are available but on a more limited scale. Award of one of the types of scholarships noted above carries with it the mutual expectation that the cadet may perform duties relating to his or her major once on active duty; e.g., engineering majors normally work as engineers.

Supplemental Scholarships

Boston University offers competitive ROTC grants, augmenting the ROTC scholarship, to Advanced Designee scholarship recipients. A limited number of scholarships for the cost of on-campus room and board are available to entering full-tuition ROTC recipients living in a University residence on the Charles River Campus. Room and board grants are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. Advanced Designee students who receive partial-tuition ROTC scholarships are eligible for Boston University supplemental tuition grants which cover the difference between tuition and the ROTC scholarship. The grants are all renewable for four years of undergraduate enrollment.

Recipients of three-year Advanced Designee ROTC scholarships are eligible for a Boston University Tuition Incentive Grant for the first year of their studies. The amount is equivalent to one-half of one year's tuition. Information on the grants is available from the Department of Aerospace Studies at the number listed above.

After Commissioning

Upon graduation from the University and completion of AFROTC courses, cadets are eligible for commissioning as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force. All AFROTC graduates are expected to serve on active duty.

When their active-duty service commitment is complete, officers may either continue on in career status or return to civilian life.

For nonflying officers, military assignments are made based on the officer's interests, the needs of the Air Force, and academic background. Every effort is made to match the graduate with the job he or she is most interested in doing.

Those who want to attend graduate school may apply for an educational delay from active duty. Selection for an educational delay is based primarily on the strength of the applicant's undergraduate academic record and the needs of the U.S. Air Force.

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Aerospace Studies Courses

OTP AS 110 Foundations of the U.S. Air Force

Examines the role of the U.S. Air Force in the contemporary world. Topics include background, mission, and organization of air force and functions of U.S. strategic forces. Emphasis is placed on development of written communicative skills. 1st sem.

OTP AS 111 Leadership Laboratory

Introduction to the customs, traditions, and courtesies of the air force through seminars, guest speakers, and a field trip to a U.S. Air Force base. 1st sem.

OTP AS 120 Foundations of the U.S. Air Force

Continues study of the contemporary U.S. Air Force by examining general purpose forces, aerospace support forces, and the total force structure. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 121 Leadership Laboratory

Continues OTP AS 111 with emphasis on the role and responsibilities of a U.S. Air Force junior officer. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 210 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power

Traces the historical development of air power and its uses starting before the Wright brothers and extending through the Korean War. Concentrates on the advent of the air age, the airplane at war (1914-1918), the interwar years, air power in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, air power in the Korean War, and the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine. Emphasizes student participation and presentations to enhance communicative skills.

OTP AS 211 Leadership Laboratory

Emphasizes development of techniques used to direct and inform. Students are assigned leadership and management positions in the OTP AS 111 programs previously described. 1st sem.

OTP AS 220 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power

Traces the historical development of air power and its uses starting after the Korean War and continuing through its present role in international policies. Emphasizes air and space power experiences from the Vietnam conflict and operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Continues emphasis upon student participation and presentations to enhance communicative skills.

OTP AS 221 Leadership Laboratory

Continues OTP AS 211. Adds a special program in preparation for field training. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 310 Air Force Leadership Studies

Prereq: entry in POC. Management and leadership from the point of view of a U.S. Air Force junior officer. The individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for developing the junior officer's professional skills. 1st sem.

OTP AS 311 Leadership Laboratory

Prereq: entry in POC. Supervisory practice and exercise of leadership functions in controlling and directing activities of the cadet corps. Development of leadership potential in a practical, supervised training laboratory. 1st sem.

OTP AS 320 Air Force Leadership Studies

Continues OTP AS 310 with special emphasis on the basic managerial processes involving decision making, use of analytical aid in planning, organizing, and controlling in a changing environment. Actual U.S. Air Force cases used. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 321 Leadership Laboratory

Continues OTP AS 311 with emphasis on supervisory and leadership skills. Emphasis on advantages of a U.S. Air Force career. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 410 National Security Affairs

Study of the military's role as an institution in a democratic society. Topics include civil-military interaction and the military as a profession. Emphasis on developing communicative skills through student presentations. 1st sem.

OTP AS 411 Leadership Laboratory

Exercise of management functions in planning, supervising, and directing cadet corps activities. Acquire proficiency in military leadership skills. 1st sem.

OTP AS 420 Preparation for Active Duty

Study of the role of the military in maintaining the security of the United States. Examines the international environment, background of defense policy, and forms of conflict. Addresses issues including arms control, nuclear deterrence, and the national military decision-making process. 2nd sem.

OTP AS 421 Leadership Laboratory

Continues OTP AS 411. Includes preparation for professional duties. 2nd sem.

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Department of Military Science

Chairman LTC Michael J. Lee, USA
Pershing House
128 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-4025

U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) trains and develops future junior officers for leadership with instruction that complements a baccalaureate degree. Coursework in disciplines such as engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities are consistent with the goals of an officer's military education.

The specific objectives of the U.S. Army ROTC curriculum, called Military Science and Leadership (MSL), include providing students with an understanding of the nature and operations of the U.S. Army, developing leadership skills, and developing the ability to think creatively. Mastering the art of communication is a key component in the leadership development process. Cadets learn how to speak and write effectively. Essential to an officer's education is the ability to evaluate situations before making decisions, the ability to understand how to lead, the fundamentals of self-discipline, and the standards of performance and appearance, combined with the ability to recognize these standards in others. Above all, the program develops a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and responsibility.

All cadets are required to comply with the Army Professional Military Education requirement. Here cadets are required to complete a history course offered by the University History Department or the Department of International Relations that focuses on the study of American Military History. Successful completion of this history course may be accomplished during any semester prior to a cadet's senior year.

Students enrolled in the Department of Military Science represent our nation's best scholars, leaders, and athletes. ROTC challenges cadets to apply their academic learning to reflective thinking, goal setting, and problem solving. These challenges form the leadership skills required of all commissioned officers.

Army ROTC is a college elective you can participate in for up to two years with no obligation, giving you a wide range of experiences while you work toward a degree. It combines classroom time with hands-on experience, learning skills that give you an edge over your peers in planning your future. Graduates of ROTC serve full time in the U.S. Army for four years upon graduation or part time in the U.S. Army Reserve or National Guard. As part of Army ROTC, you'll be in the company of a diverse group of individuals with broad interests. These scholars, athletes, and leaders participate in student government, are captains of varsity teams, and serve as club presidents.

Entering the Program

Army ROTC is open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Boston University. Although it is primarily a four-year program, students may enter at any point in their academic careers, provided they have two years of full-time University study remaining before graduation. A two-year accelerated program is designed for juniors, transfer students, and graduate students. Advanced placement may be awarded for prior military service. Students who choose to enter ROTC after the sophomore year attend the annual Leader Training Course (LTC). This is a five-week summer program designed to develop leadership skills in order to continue in the advanced program as a junior and a senior. At LTC cadets will participate in Leadership Development, Military Skills, and Adventure Training.

Financial assistance for cadets takes on many forms. Cadets at Boston University are entitled to compete for a number of fully funded scholarships, supplemental scholarships, and other University-funded grants. Criteria to receive a scholarship award are determined by academic accomplishments, individual physical fitness, and a demonstrated potential as a leader. Contracted cadets receive a monthly tax-free subsistence allowance and a flat rate for books each year.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Recruiting Officer in the Department of Military Science at 617-353-4025 or 4026 or by visiting 128 Bay State Road. Additional information is available on the Web at either Army ROTC or Boston University ROTC.

ROTC Basic Course: Military Science and Leadership MSL 101, 102, 201, 202

The Army ROTC Basic Course consists of two distinct components, The Army Profession and Officership (MSL-I) year, and the experiential examination of leadership, decision-making, and group process of the MSL-II year. MSL-I lessons provide an overview of the key subjects of pre-commissioning, which will be treated in much greater depth in the Advanced Course. The MSL-II year places cadets in a wide variety of exercises designed to emphasize various professional leadership competencies and insights. These events are held both inside the classroom and in outdoor settings. The instructor helps guide student evaluations of the events to derive the leadership, group dynamics, and problem solving lessons that the exercises offer. In addition to military skills, practical "life skills" are emphasized throughout the two years. By the end of the Basic Course, cadets possess a basic understanding of the unique aspects of the officer corps, fundamentals of leadership and decision-making, Army institutional values, and principles of individual fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. The lessons are designed to maximize cadet participation, inspire intellectual curiosity, and stimulate self-study.

MSL 100 Leadership Laboratory

All cadets enrolled in ROTC are required to participate in MSL 100. Here cadets conduct practical exercises that test their individual and collective leadership skill requirements in small units and organizations. Application includes practice in preparation, conduct, evaluation of training, common military skills, and physical fitness. Other tasks learned are basic rifle marksmanship, land navigation, survival skills, and adventure training. Lab participation requires attending one field exercise each semester, attending routine physical fitness training, and attending one military social.

MSL 101 Foundations of Officership

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer's responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses "life skills" including fitness and time management. The MSL 101 course is designed to give you insight into the Army Profession and the officer's role within the Army.

MSL 102 Basic Leadership

The MSL 102 course expands on the fundamentals introduced in the previous term by focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. MSL 102 further broadens the introduction to the Army as well as to the leadership skills and the "life skills" needed by an Army officer. Cadets will be introduced to standards of military briefings and effective writing. These skills serve cadets throughout their ROTC career, in the Army, and in their personal lives. Cadets are introduced to the Army Problem Solving Process, including a methodology that they can use immediately in their daily lives. Cadets are introduced to life skills such as setting goals. Lessons in communication include ways to improve their listening and speaking skills, as well as an introduction to counseling.

MSL 201 Individual Leadership Studies

The first semester of the MSL-II year is designed to develop knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills. Through experiential learning activities, cadets develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.

MSL 202 Leadership and Teamwork

The second semester of the MSL-II year focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Experiential learning activities are designed to challenge cadets' current beliefs, knowledge, and skills.

Overview of the ROTC Advanced Course MSL 301, MSL 302, MSL 401, and MSL 402

The Army ROTC Advanced Course is comprised of four Military Science courses, and the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Lewis, WA.

The ROTC Advanced Course is designed to teach knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for commissioning a new second lieutenant. It also establishes a sound foundation for a career as a commissioned Army officer. The content and methods of the Advanced Course assume no prior cadet experience or other military training. This approach is taken because the Advanced Course comprises the minimum curriculum that an individual must complete in order to be commissioned.

Advanced Course lessons are carefully sequenced, linked, and progressive in their treatment of key officer knowledge and competencies. Students are encouraged to integrate learning to form broader perspectives, deeper insights, and more robust problem-solving abilities. This is accomplished in part through the use of case studies and simulations that require skills and knowledge learned in earlier lessons. The sequencing lesson is designed to meet the immediate needs of cadets by addressing topics required for mastering cadet responsibilities. The MSL 301 and 302 curricula are organized for success at the LDAC, with essential topics developed to facilitate entry into active military service during the MSL 402 term.

MSL 301 Leadership and Problem Solving

The MSL 301 course is designed to enable a cadet with no prior military experience to quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for integration into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks. Cadets review the principles of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle so that they may effectively work to improve or maintain their physical fitness from the very beginning of the term. Next, they are introduced to the Leader Development Program that will be used to evaluate leadership performance and provide cadets with developmental feedback. They are taught how to plan and conduct individual and small unit training, as well as basic tactical principles. Following these important introductory modules, the course turns to a study of reasoning skills and the military-specific application of these skills in the form of the Army's troop leading procedures. The term concludes with a detailed examination of officership.

MSL 302 Leadership and Ethics

MSL 302 is designed to continue the development of cadets as leaders by presenting instruction in the areas of interpersonal communication, values and ethics, and leadership. Cadets address the topic of interpersonal communication with lessons that focus on general communication theory as well as written and spoken communication skills. Cadets present an information briefing and receive feedback from both the instructor and from fellow cadets. Cadets research and present briefings on the Army's branches. This module provides cadets the information needed to make career choices and to practice their communication skills. Next is a module that focuses on values, ethics, ethical decision-making, consideration of others, and spiritual needs. The final thirteen-lesson leadership module contains an examination of Army leadership doctrine in FM 22-100. This is followed by lessons that expand on key leadership concepts and provide feedback for cadet leadership self-development efforts.

MSL 401 Leadership and Management

MSL 401 begins with a series of lessons designed to enable cadets to make informed career decisions as they prepare their accessions documents. The lessons concentrate on Army operations and training management, communications and leadership skills, and support the beginning of the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course enables cadets, early in the year, to attain knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas that they will need to operate effectively as an Army officer. These areas include: the Army's training management system, coordinating activities with staff, and counseling skills. The introduction of these subjects early in the MSL-IV year has the added benefit of preparing you to lead the cadet battalion throughout the remainder of the year. While the proficiency attained in each of these areas will initially be at the apprentice level, you will continue to sharpen these skills as you perform your roles as a cadet officer in the ROTC battalion and as a new lieutenant after commissioning. At the end of this semester cadets possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as a competent leader shouldering the responsibilities entrusted to you.

MSL 402 Officership

The final semester of the Advanced Course focuses on completing the transition from cadet to lieutenant. The semester focuses on four areas: first, the course gives cadets a basic foundation in military law; next, skills and information on leadership and military science are pulled together in a series of case studies where cadets apply what they have learned from earlier courses; third, cadets are given a series of hands-on practice sessions to assist cadets with their transition to officer; and last, the Senior Leadership Project offers cadets a culmination of the ROTC learning experience in the form of a semester-long activity whereby cadets can integrate, apply, and demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of military leadership.

The MSL 402 course starts with an introduction to the final semester and an overview of the semester-long Senior Leadership Project. An ethics module is introduced that consists of lessons that expand on concepts and principles introduced in MSL 302. The lessons focus on how an officer needs to assess, to establish, and to maintain a unit's ethical climate; the lessons underscore the crucial role played by a commander in ensuring that his or her unit acts morally in combat situations. A module addressing military law, leadership, and Army organization, including task organizing for operations follows, which includes both the tactical and the strategic levels. The next set of lessons focuses on emerging technology and the management of technology at the unit level. This is followed by practical sessions on administrative, operational, and logistics management involving basic soldier and unit-level support. Additional lessons on counseling, leadership, financial planning, and developing a personal leadership vision are included. There are lessons on the administrative requirements for entering the Army which cover how to report to the initial assignment duty station and the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) expectations for success. The demonstration activity of the Senior Leadership Project is the capstone activity of MSL 402. The final lesson encourages review and evaluation of the entire course, including a "lessons learned" brainstorming session for the ROTC training program. Upon completion of this course the cadets should be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of being a commissioned officer in the United States Army.

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Summer Camps

Leader Training Course (LTC) Conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, this five-week training period provides instruction equivalent to that received by U.S. Army ROTC students in the Basic Course. Satisfactory completion is necessary for entering the Advanced Course.

Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) is a five-week training period at Fort Lewis, Washington. This camp is mandatory for all cadets in the Advanced Course and is normally attended during the summer between junior and senior years of college. See the department personnel for complete details on camps.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for U.S. Army ROTC cadets takes various forms, for example, the monthly subsistence allowance for advanced course cadets, and the allowance for summer camp.

Several scholarships, described below, are available to cover a student's regular college tuition and fees. To learn more about scholarship eligibility and obligation requirements, contact the Department of Military Science, 128 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215.

Four-Year Scholarship The U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to highly qualified and motivated high school seniors who are considering military service as an army officer. These scholarships and a Boston University tuition supplement pay for tuition, laboratory, and academic fees, and provide a flat rate of $450 for books per semester, and an indexed, progressive monthly tax-free subsistence allowance.

Applications for a four-year scholarship must be made during a student's high school senior year. Early application deadline is July 15 prior to the senior year. Regular application deadline is November 15 of the senior year.

Application packets may be obtained by contacting U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651; 1-800-USA-ROTC or at U.S. Army ROTC. Packets are also available in the Military Science Department, 128 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215.

Three- and Two-Year Scholarships Three- and two-year scholarships are awarded to outstanding college students either already enrolled or planning to enroll in the U.S. Army ROTC Program. Interested students may apply to the Enrollment Officer of Military Science, 128 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Qualified applicants are placed in region-wide competition for additional scholarships in each category. These scholarships provide similiar financial assistance as the four-year award.

Supplemental Scholarships

Boston University offers competitive ROTC grants, augmenting the ROTC scholarship. Students who receive Army ROTC scholarships are eligible for Boston University supplemental tuition grants ranging from one-third of tuition up to the full difference between tuition and the ROTC scholarship. The grants are all renewable for the remaining years of undergraduate enrollment while participating in Army ROTC.

Recipients of three-year Advanced Designee ROTC scholarships are eligible for a Boston University Tuition Incentive Grant for the first year of their studies. The amount is equivalent to one-half of one year's tuition. Information on the grants is available from the Department of Military Science at the number listed above.

Active Duty Benefits

While on active duty with the army, officers may take advantage of a number of benefits. The army provides opportunities for management experience and for advanced education (master's and doctoral degrees). The pay is competitive with that offered by nonmilitary organizations. Normally, pay raises are approved each year, and a retirement pension is available after 20 years of service.

Free medical care, dental care, and legal counsel are provided. Commissary and post exchange privileges are available. Expenses are paid for duty or change-of-station travel. Free personal travel is provided on a space-available basis.

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Department of Naval Science

Chairman Capt. Howard Trost
Curtis House
116 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-4232

The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) programs, through instruction in various subjects in naval science and exposure to operating elements of the Navy and Marine Corps, provide young men and women with a number of paths leading to commissions in either of these services. Selected students qualify for varying amounts of financial assistance. Upon completion of both the Boston University degree requirements and the NROTC program requirements, graduates will have the opportunity to serve aboard surface combatant ships or nuclear submarines, as pilots or flight officers in naval aviation, or with the Marine Corps.

NROTC has two basic programs. The Scholarship Program provides for payment of full tuition, mandatory fees, a book stipend, and a monthly stipend for four, three, or two years of instruction at Boston University, depending on entry point. These scholarships are granted as a result of an annual nationwide competition. Applicants for the four-year scholarships should apply online at NROTC at the beginning of their senior year in high school; college applicants for the two-year scholarship must apply through Boston University NROTC during the fall of their sophomore year. The College Program provides students with naval science texts, uniforms, and a monthly stipend during the last two academic years. Full-tuition three- or two-year scholarships may be awarded to selected applicants who have been active in the (nonscholarship) College Program. Students interested in the College Program should apply through the Department of Naval Science before or during their freshman year and no later than the spring of their sophomore year. NROTC also offers "on-the-spot" full-tuition technical and minority scholarships to selected outstanding students.

All NROTC programs require some amount of professional training, depending on the program and time of entry. This training occurs during summer "cruises" with the operating forces of the Navy or Marine Corps. Normally, there are three cruises of four weeks each for Scholarship Program students, and one cruise of four weeks for College Program students.

Upon completion, Scholarship Program students will be obligated to serve as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps for four years, College Program students for three years. Students selected for the nuclear power and naval aviation programs incur additional commitment.

ROTC Room and Board Grant

A limited number of scholarships for the cost of on-campus room and board are available to entering full-tuition ROTC recipients living in a University residence on the Charles River Campus. Room and board grants are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The grants are all renewable for three years of undergraduate enrollment. Information on the grants is available from the Department of Naval Science at the number listed above.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the NROTC, a student must be:

1. a citizen of the United States
2. not more than 27 years of age by June 30 of the year of his or her college graduation
3. physically qualified (not asthmatic or color-blind)
4. enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree

Application Procedure

Inquiries regarding the program should be addressed to the Battalion Recruiting Officer, NROTC Unit, Boston University, 116 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-4232.

Program of Instruction

The NROTC Program of Instruction encompasses the science of nautical matters and principles of leadership—both vital to the art of being a naval officer. The program has three interacting and equally important aspects. The first consists of the academic major with subjects taught by the University. For Navy Option students, these subjects must include one semester of regional studies with emphasis on the Third World; two semesters each of calculus and physics (for scholarship program) or college math and physical science (for non-scholarship program); two semesters of English composition; and one semester of American military history/national security policy. The second aspect consists of the professional academic subjects taught by the Department of Naval Science. The third aspect consists of naval professional training gained from leadership laboratories (two hours a week throughout the year), indoctrination tours conducted at Navy/Marine Corps facilities, and summer cruises aboard Navy ships.

Students in the NROTC Program must take the following naval science courses prior to graduation:

Introduction to Naval Science

Naval Ships Systems I and II (Navy Option only)

History of U.S. Naval Sea Power

Navigation I and II (Navy Option only)

Modern Warfare (Marine Option only)

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Ethics

Amphibious Warfare (Marine Option only)

Certain other courses may be substituted for naval science courses.

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Course Description

OTP NS 101 Introduction to Naval Science

General introduction to sea power and the naval service, covering an overview of the organization and historical development of the U.S. Navy and its tactics and equipment. Covers the basic tenets of naval courtesy and customs; core values of honor, courage, and commitment; discipline; leadership; and shipboard organization; as well as the major challenges facing today's naval officer. 2 cr, 1st sem.

OTP NS 102 Naval Ships Systems I

Technological fundamentals of applied shipboard engineering. Topics: stability, propulsion, ship control and compartmentation. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

OTP NS 201 Naval Ships Systems II

Laser fundamentals, applications, side-looking radar, and radar holography discussed. Selected readings on naval weapons and fire control systems. 3 cr, 1st sem.

OTP NS 202 History of U.S. Naval Sea Power

The role the U.S. Navy has played in the nation's history, both in peace and war; the Navy, a military and political institution, as an element in shaping the national consciousness and sense of purpose. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

OTP NS 301 Navigation I

Fundamentals of navigation, coastal piloting, and safe transit of the world's oceans. Overview of tools and personnel of the modern naval watch officer. 3 cr, 1st sem.

OTP NS 302 Naval Operations and Seamanship

Comprehensive study of tactics and planning in the employment of naval forces, including communications, tactical formations and dispositions, relative motion, manuevering board, and nautical rules of the road. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

OTP NS 310 Modern Warfare

Traces historically the development of warfare from the dawn of recorded history to the present, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians, and technological developments. The student acquires a basic sense of strategy, develops an understanding of military alternatives, and sees the impact of historical precedent on military thought and action. 3 cr, 1st sem.

OTP NS 401 Leadership and Management

In-depth examination of leadership and management practices in the Navy, and the concepts and theories that underlie them. A parallel review of American social and industrial organizations and practices. Emphasis on management and leadership functions, including control, direction, interaction, motivation, and decision making. 2 cr, 1st sem.

OTP NS 402 Leadership and Ethics

Gives the student a basic background in the duties and responsibilities of a junior division and watch officer; strong emphasis on the junior officer's responsibilities in the area of training, counseling, and career development. Principles of leadership reinforced through leadership case studies. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

OTP NS 410 Amphibious Warfare

A historical survey of the development of amphibious doctrine and conduct of amphibious operations. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of amphibious warfare in the twentieth century, especially during World War II. Present-day potential and limitations of amphibious operations, including the rapid deployment force concept, are explored. 3 cr, 1st sem.

Faculty

The following list reflects the 2006/2007 Division of Military Education faculty:

Major Cyrus Cady, USA

Assistant Professor of Military Science. Army ROTC, Cameron University

Captain Robert Colpitts, USAF

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies. BA, Western New England College; MA, Touro University

Major David DeCoste, USA

Assistant Professor of Military Science. BS, Northeastern University

Lieutenant Kemi Elebute, USN

Assistant Professor of Naval Sciences. BBA, George Washington University

Major John F. Griffin, USMC

Assistant Professor of Naval Science. BA, University of Massachusetts

Lieutenant Colonel Shane Johnson, USAF

Professor of Aerospace Studies. BA, Utah State University; MS, Embry Riddle University

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Lee, USA

Professor of Military Science. BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, Western University

Lieutenant Lauren Majchrzak, USN

Assistant Professor of Naval Science. BS, United States Naval Academy, MA, Western University

Commander Daniel P. Marshall, USN

Assistant Professor of Naval Science. BS, Madonna University; MS, University of Northern Colorado

Lieutenant Thomas McDermott, USN

Assistant Professor of Naval Science. BS, United States Naval Academy

Lieutenant Scott Palumbo, USN

Assistant Professor of Naval Science. BS, Northeastern University

Captain Jessica Phelps, USAF

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies. BA, Central Washington University; MA, Seattle Pacific University

Major Brandon Russell

Assistant Professor of Military Science. Army, United States Military Academy

Major John Smolenski, USA

Assistant Professor of Military Science. BA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; MA, Anna Maria College

Captain Brian Sparfven, Jr., USAF

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies. BA, Southern Illinois University; MA, University of Arkansas

Captain Howard Trost, USN

Chairman, Department of Naval Science, Professor of Naval Science. BS, Grove City College; MS, Case Western Reserve

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