Army Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Department
Location: 223D Charger Union (Building #17 (CGU) on UAH campus map)
Telephone: (256) 824-6561
Email: armyrotc@uah.edu
Chair: Professor of Military Science (Alabama A&M University)
Instructor: Military Science Instructor (Military or Army Contractor) /Assistant Professor of Military Science (Military)
Army Senior ROTC Web Page: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html
Alabama A&M University ROTC Web Page: http://www.aamu.edu/academics/colleges/agricultural-life-natural-sciences/departments/military-sciences/index.html
Overview
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University (Alabama A&M) established its Army ROTC program in 1971 and serves as the program host. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an extension of the Alabama A&M program and its students may use the Visiting Student Agreement between the universities to participate in the ROTC program. The Military Science Instructor (MSI)/Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS) represents Alabama A&M's Professor of Military Science on the UAH campus.
Mission
The Military Science Department produces commissioned officers in the quality, quantity, and academic disciplines necessary to meet regular Army (RA), Army National Guard (ARNG), and the US Army Reserve (USAR) requirements. Instruction in basic concepts and principles of military arts and sciences, including leadership, professional values and ethics, and an appreciation of national security issues, provide selected students with a sound basis for future professional development and effective performance to serve as commissioned officers in the active and reserve components of the U.S. Army.
Program Description
The ROTC program consists of eight semesters of instruction divided into two courses. The Basic Course, consisting of four semesters, is designed to provide freshman and sophomore students with the conceptual skills required to effectively manage their time, health and fitness, and support effective communication. Course outcomes enable students to understand U.S. Army customs, courtesies, and the Army’s Professional Ethic. Participation in the Leadership Laboratory reinforces classroom training and provides an opportunity to master basic military skills such as drill and ceremonies, first aid, field craft, and land navigation. The Leadership Laboratory uses simple tactical scenarios to drive the students' military decision making process. The Advance Course, also consisting of four semesters, is designed to prepare Basic Course graduates, eligible students with prior military service, or students currently serving in the USAR or ARNG with the conceptual skills and professional military education necessary to commission as an officer in the U.S. Army. Advance Course students receive practical experience each week through mandatory participation in the Leadership Laboratory. Advance Course students must also participate in morning physical conditioning at the ROTC Building (Old Council Training Center) on the Alabama A&M University campus.
The SSI/APMS provides Basic Course classroom instruction on the UAH campus. Physical conditioning training and the Leadership Laboratory is conducted at the ROTC Building on the Alabama A&M University campus on Mondays and Wednesdays and on the UAH campus on Fridays.
All Advance Course instruction takes place in the ROTC Building on the Alabama A&M University campus.
Course Registration
Although students may register for Military Science classes using BANNER, the Professor of Military Science or his representative is required to ensure that each student's degree program is properly aligned with ROTC program requirements to ensure completion of pre-commissioning requirements prior to graduation. Therefore, interested students should contact the ROTC Department prior to registration to ensure proper placement in the ROTC program.
Eligibility Requirements
For current eligibility and commissioning requirements, contact the Military Science Instructor at UAH (256) 824-6561 or the Recruiting Operations Officer at Alabama A&M University (256) 372-4023 for details.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Hours | |
| MIL 101 | MILITARY SCIENCE I | 2 |
| MIL 101L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 2 | |
| Spring | ||
| MIL 102 | MILITARY SCIENCE I | 2 |
| MIL 102L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 2 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MIL 201 | MILITARY SCIENCE II | 2 |
| MIL 201L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 2 | |
| Spring | ||
| MIL 202 | MILITARY SCIENCE II | 2 |
| MIL 202L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 2 | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 8 | |
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Hours | |
| MIL 301 & 301L | MILITARY SCIENCE III and LABORATORY | 3 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MIL 302 & 302L | MILITARY SCIENCE III and LABORATORY | 3 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MIL 401 & 401L | MILITARY SCIENCE IV and LABORATORY | 3 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MIL 402 & 402L | MILITARY SCIENCE IV and LABORATORY | 3 |
| Term Semester Hours: | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 12 | |
Progression (Basic + Advance Course)
Students complete 8 credit hours of military science instruction beginning with the fall semester of their freshman year. Students that meet all Army eligibility requirements will attend Basic Camp (BC) during the summer after MIL 102 or MIL 202. After BC, progression students must complete 12 additional credit hours of military science instruction and attend Advance Camp (AC) after MIL 302 (Preferred) or after MIL 402, which requires Professor of Military Science approval prior to enrollment.
Lateral Entry (Advance Course)
Students that have completed their initial entry training (IET) in any branch of the US Armed Forces and currently serving in the Army Reserve Component or honorably discharged at the expiration of their term of service1 are required to complete 12 credit hours of military science instruction beginning with the fall semester. Students that meet all Army eligibility requirements will attend AC during the summer after MIL 302 or MIL 402. Graduate students with a minimum of 2 years remaining in their degree programs may enroll after completing BC (or, with the approval of the PMS, may attend BC after completing MIL 302). They must still attend AC during the summer either prior to, or after, graduation. Requires permission of Professor of Military Science.
Academic Alignment Option (14 hrs of instruction + MIL 101/MIL 202 or MIL 102/MIL 201 + Advance Course)
Students enrolled in degree programs for engineering and nursing, as well as students identified by the ROTC Department as scholars, athletes, and/or leaders (SAL), complete 14 hours of critical training, followed by 4 credit hours of military science instruction and BC. After BC, students complete the remaining 12 credit hours of the Advance Course and AC prior to graduation. Requires Professor of Military Science recommendation and authorization of ROTC Brigade Commander.
Professional Military Education (PME) Requirements
US Army Cadet Command, which enforces requirements for pre-commissioning training, requires all commissioning candidates to successfully complete the following PME requirements prior to commissioning:
3 credit hours of US Military History (HY 371 US Military History (offered during Fall semester at UAH) or HIS 315 US Military History (offered during Spring semester at Alabama A&M University)).
Army Swim Test (2 Events) - 10 minute swim and 5 minute tread.
Combat Water Survival Test (3 Events) - 15-meter swim with combat equipment, uniform, boots, and rifle; Unexpected Entry; Equipment Ditch.
Advance Camp - Successfully complete Advance Camp (must attain a minimum rating of "CAPABLE" on Cadet Officer Evaluation Report for performance during training) prior to commissioning.
Completion Cadets
Students that have completed all required military science instruction (based on program requirements explained above), BC (or IET) and AC, but have not completed their degree programs, are classified as completion cadets. Completion cadets are normally eligible to commission after completion of all degree requirements. Requires permission of Professor of Military Science.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Military Science I | 4 | |
| MIL 101 | MILITARY SCIENCE I | 2 |
| MIL 101L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| MIL 102 | MILITARY SCIENCE I | 2 |
| MIL 102L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Military Science II | 4 | |
| MIL 201 | MILITARY SCIENCE II | 2 |
| MIL 201L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| MIL 202 | MILITARY SCIENCE II | 2 |
| MIL 202L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Military Science III (Alabama A&M University ROTC Building) | 6 | |
| MIL 301 | MILITARY SCIENCE III | 3 |
| MIL 301L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| MIL 302 | MILITARY SCIENCE III | 3 |
| MIL 302L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Military Science IV (Alabama A&M University ROTC Building) | 6 | |
| MIL 401 | MILITARY SCIENCE IV | 3 |
| MIL 401L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| MIL 402 | MILITARY SCIENCE IV | 3 |
| MIL 402L | LABORATORY | 0 |
| Related Courses Offered by AAMU ROTC Department (Requires Visiting Student Agreement and PMS Permission) | 4 | |
| MIL 498 | MILITARY SCIENCE-VA/A&M | 2 |
| MIL 499 | MILITARY SCI-SPEC TOPICS/A&M | 2 |