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Col. John C. Berry, Professor and Chair
171 Felgar Street
Norman, OK 73019-1041
Phone: (405) 325-3211
FAX: (405) 325-1776
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/rotc/air-force/
e-mail: afrotc@ou.edu
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at OU, rated in the top 10 percent of all AFROTC programs in the entire nation, offers men and women the opportunity to earn a commission as an Air Force officer while they complete their requirements for a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Interested students may “try out” Air Force ROTC without any obligation or commitment. Any student completing the entire program will earn a minor in Aerospace Studies.
The cornerstones of the program are the Air Force Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Service Before Self. Within the framework of these values, students will learn about the profession of arms, Air Force history, management, leadership techniques, and national security issues. An emphasis on communication skill development permeates the entire program.
Because of the complex systems Air Force officers operate and manage on a daily basis, the Air Force needs students with technical degrees. Ultimately, however, the Air Force is looking for quality individuals in any major who aspire to the Air Force Core Values.
Students interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with some of our nations’ best young men and women should visit or call the department.
You may also contact us via e-mail at afrotc@ou.edu, or our web page at http://www.ou.edu/rotc/air-force/.
In addition to the traditional four-year program, Air Force ROTC offers programs for students at almost any point in their college career, including graduate students. Call the Department of Aerospace Studies to see if you qualify for admission.
The General Military Course (GMC) consists of four Air Force ROTC courses and concurrent enrollment in a laboratory section. Each course is one semester hour of credit. Normally, one course is taken each semester of the freshman and sophomore years; however, all four courses can be completed during the sophomore year with permission of the Department Chair.
You will attend four or five weeks of field training at a designated Air Force Base, normally between your sophomore and junior years. Field training is rigorous and will stretch your limits. It includes physical conditioning, weapons and tactical training, plus many opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills that will be invaluable to you throughout your career. The Air Force will pay for your travel to field training, and you will be paid for the time spent in training. After this training, you will become a member of the Professional Officer Course (POC).
The Professional Officer Course (POC) consists of two full academic years and the successful completion of four upper-division courses and concurrent enrollment in a laboratory section. Admission to this program is restricted to full-time students with at least junior standing. Entry into the Professional Officer Course is competitive and requires the approval of the Professor of Aerospace Studies. Upon completion of entry requirements, students are enlisted in the inactive Air Force Reserve and agree to accept a commission as a second lieutenant subsequent to their graduation from the University. All students enrolled in the Professional Officer Course receive between $450 and $500 per month during the academic year.
The objective of the AFROTC scholarship program is to attract highly qualified men and women who demonstrate dedication, willingness to accept responsibility, creative thinking and the ability to communicate with clarity and precision. Scholarships are available in lengths up to four years. Some scholarships are awarded on a nationally competitive basis to students who meet the age and academic requirements. Some scholarships (Express) are not given on a competitive basis, but rather as an incentive to students with certain majors that are of need to the Air Force in a given time frame. AFROTC scholarships pay some or all costs of tuition, enrollment fees, incidental fees, and a book stipend. Scholarship students also receive between $300 and $350 per month (tax free) during the academic year.
Competitive scholarships are available to high school seniors and high school graduates not enrolled full-time in college. Although the Air Force needs engineering, mathematics, computer science, meteorology, physics and nursing majors, many scholarships are also available to those in non-technical degree programs including foreign languages.
Students must apply for scholarships online at www.afrotc.com.
Applications must be completed before December 1 of your high school senior year; early application is to your advantage. Selection boards convene periodically between October and April. Scholarship applications will be evaluated in the following areas:
Students on track for medical school may apply for and if accepted, attend medical school under the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. This program pays for the cost of medical school and also provides the student with a monthly living expense.
The USUHS is another program that allows you to continue your education by providing four years of medical school to eligible AFROTC cadets. USUHS is a DOD medical school, where students attend for no cost. As an AFROTC cadet accepted to USUHS, you will be assigned to Bethesda, Maryland. In additional to traditional medical training, you will also receive DOD-specific medical training.
Upon arrival at USUHS, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and be on active duty while attending medical school. You will receive the pay, allowances and benefits of an active duty officer.
All requirements must be met for a degree according to the University of Oklahoma, as well as completion of certain courses required by the Air Force.
Air Force ROTC Benefits
Air Force ROTC can help students with the high cost of earning a college degree. As an Air Force ROTC cadet, you may be entitled to many benefits including:
In addition to these benefits, participants appreciate the team spirit that comes with being a member of Air Force ROTC, and enjoy social and extracurricular activities.
The Air Force offers a competitive benefits package as compared to other career opportunities upon completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree. Benefits include:
LTC Kennan D. Horn, Professor and Chair
290 West Brooks, Room 1
Norman, OK 73019-6021
Phone: (405) 325-3012
FAX: (405) 325-3320
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/rotc/army/
e-mail: arotc@ou.edu
Military Science is an elective course of study that prepares men and women to become Army officers. Upon graduation those who complete their Military Science and degree requirements will be commissioned as second lieutenants and serve as officers in either the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
The first two years of instruction are open to all students for elective credit and require no military obligation or prerequisites. Upper-level courses, and completion of the commissioning program, requires a military commitment and a period of service after graduation. All courses are college accredited, and are offered during the fall and spring semesters.
The Basic Course is open to freshman and sophomore students in any major. The course provides leadership and management training as well as an introduction to military organizations, weapons and tactics. Classroom instruction is reinforced by weekly performance-oriented labs. Participation in physical training is required, and is conducted three times a week.
The Basic Course normally consists of two classes in the freshman year and two in the sophomore year (one each semester). Sophomores who did not take freshman Military Science classes may complete the Basic Course by enrolling in MS 1223 in the spring and MS 2223 in the fall. In addition, placement credit for one or more classes may be given for prior (or current) military service, three or more years of JROTC, or attending the Leaders Training Course. Basic Course credit is required for Advanced Course enrollment.
Advanced Course admission is competitive and requires the student to be fully qualified to receive a commission in the United States Army. It consists of four semesters of Military Science (one class each semester), physical training three days a week, and a five-week summer training session (LDAC). Instruction begins with in-depth study of small unit tactics in the junior year. In the senior year students learn about the contemporary operating environment, ethics, staff functions and organization, the role of the Army, and receive hands-on experience as they plan and lead actual events.
Enrollment in the advanced course incurs a period of military service after graduation, and entitles students to a stipend of $450 to $500 per month during the school year. In addition, Advanced Course students receive approximately $800 for the required summer training session.
Incoming juniors and graduate students who did not complete the Basic Course may qualify for the Advanced Course by attending a four-week summer camp prior to enrolling in the Advanced Course. This highly focused, military-oriented camp is offered at no charge to qualified applicants, and gives students the requisite knowledge and skills to be successful in the Advanced Course.
LTC applicants must apply through the Department of Military Science no later than April in order to complete the necessary requirements for attendance. Eligibility requirements include at least two academic years remaining (undergraduate or graduate), US citizenship, 2.0 grade point average, under age 39 at graduation, no prior military service, no felony or domestic violence convictions, no more than three dependents, and passing a physical examination and physical fitness test. Students who complete the course may apply for a two-year scholarship (see Scholarship Eligibility) and may be entitled to a $5,000 LTC bonus.
Approximately 20 full scholarships are awarded each year for up to four years of study. Scholarships are awarded under the High School Scholarship Program, the Campus-Based Scholarship Program (for current college students, including transfers), and the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship Program. Benefits for all scholarships include:
Scholarship eligibility minimum requirements include:
Two, three, and four year scholarships are available on a competitive basis to current and incoming students, including graduate students, regardless of current ROTC participation. Application can be made by contacting the Military Science Department.
High School Scholarship Program
High school seniors may apply by completing an online application at www.armyrotc.com between June 1 and January 10. After completing the application, students should follow the online instructions to mail in their high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. Applicants will also be required to take a Presidential Fitness Test at their school, and be interviewed by an Army ROTC officer. Scholarship selection is made by a centralized board of Army officers that meets to review all qualified applications and awards scholarships to the most qualified beginning in October.
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship Program
Juniors, seniors and graduate students currently serving or soon enlisting in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves, and sophomores in the Army National Guard, can apply for the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship. With a GRFD scholarship Reservists and Guardsmen continue to drill with their current unit while enrolled in Military Science, and receive all their National Guard or Army Reserve education benefits in addition to the scholarship benefits listed above. Upon graduation GRFD scholarship winners will not be considered for Active Duty appointments, and serve their military commitment with part-time service as officers in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves.
All students enrolled in Military Science are furnished with necessary military science textbooks, equipment and uniforms at no cost. All advanced course students and scholarship winners are paid a monthly stipend of $350-$500. Advanced course students will receive approximately $800 during the required five-week summer training session between their junior and senior year in the program.
The OU Army ROTC Alumni Association provides over $15,000 of tuition assistance each year on the basis of merit and need. There are also over a dozen military scholarships and awards, ranging from $50 to $2,500, that students may compete for each year. Award deadlines and requirements vary and require current enrollment in Military Science classes.
NURSING PROGRAM
Students who complete the ROTC commissioning requirements and earn a nursing degree (BSN) are guaranteed to receive appointments to the Army Nursing Corps, and will not be involuntarily considered for any other assignments. In addition, ROTC pays for NCLEX study courses and exams for graduating nurses. Full scholarships are available for qualified students.
COMMISSIONING OPTIONS
All qualified students who complete their Military Science and degree requirements will be commissioned as second lieutenants in either the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve. Graduates serve in any of the 16 basic branches (some, such as Aviation, are subject to additional requirements) and generally attend further officer training in the summer following graduation.
At the end of the junior year, cadets submit an Officer Assignment Preference statement indicating their choice of component (Active or Reserve, which includes National Guard), basic branch, and preferred duty location. Students receive their choices based on their rank in a national order of merit list, which is based on a number of criteria including grade point average, physical fitness, and performance in Military Science.
GUARANTEED RESERVE FORCES DUTY
Upon entrance into the Advanced Course a non-scholarship student may request a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty contract to be commissioned into the Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Students with Reserve Forces Duty contracts will not be considered for Active Duty appointment, and are only required to be on active duty for a period of 90 to 180 days after graduation. This period will be devoted to attendance at the Basic Officer’s Course, and varies upon length of course. Following this training, the officer will then serve eight years with a Reserve or National Guard unit in his or her community.
Students who are selected to fulfill their military service obligation on Active Duty receive the following benefits:
Students who elect to serve part-time as officers in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves receive the following benefits:
RANGER CHALLENGE
Ranger Challenge is the varsity sport of Army ROTC. Each year students compete for a spot on an eight-man team to compete against other colleges in a series of military events. Events include a 12-mile foot march; rifle marksmanship; day and night land navigation; first aid; an obstacle course; an Army Physical Fitness Test; and building a one-rope bridge. Try-outs are rigorous, and the training requires a commitment of additional time and dedication. Winners of regional competitions go on to compete at the national level against ROTC departments from across the country.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT CAMP (LDAC)
Advanced Course students attend a five-week summer training session at Ft. Lewis, Washington, normallly between the junior and senior year. This intense training, which may be taken for elective credit, allows students to demonstrate their leadership skills in a realistic, immersive setting focused on leading other students through a series of demanding tasks. LDAC completion is required for commissioning, and performance at LDAC is one of the key components of determining placement on the national order of merit list. LDAC participants receive free airfare to and from Ft. Lewis, and are paid an allowance of approximately $800 for the session.
SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Each summer selected students who are enrolled in Military Science have the opportunity to attend Airborne, Air Assault, and Mountain Warfare training conducted by the US Army at Ft. Bennning, Georgia, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and Ft. McKoy, Wisconsin. Those who successfully complete the courses are awarded military credit, including the Army Parachutist Badge or Air Assault Badge. Students participate in these courses on the same basis as Army soldiers, and should expect a rigorous curriculum of physical activity and strict discipline for the two or three week duration of the courses.
Selection for these schools is competitive and requires previous enrollment in Military Science classes. Students receive free airfare to and from each course, as well as an allowance of approximately $39 per day of the course.
Qualified veterans may receive Basic Course credit enabling them to complete Army commissioning requirements in two years in the Advanced Course. Veterans receive the same benefits as other students in addition to their GI Bill and VA benefits. Veterans, as well as current Army Reserve and National Guard soldier/students, are also eligible to compete for scholarships.
The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) allows enlisted members of the National Guard and Army Reserve to enroll in ROTC courses as a means of earning an officer’s commission. While in the SMP students continue to drill with their current unit while taking Military Science courses, but are given the rank of cadet, are placed in officer trainee positions within their units, receive E-5 drill pay, and are non-deployable for as long as they are in school. SMP cadets receive all the tuition benefits available from the National Guard or Army Reserve in addition to ROTC benefits, such as the monthly stipend and scholarship opportunities.
The Green to Gold program allows enlisted soldiers currently on active duty with outstanding leadership potential to earn a college degree and officer’s commission. Selected applicants are released from their active duty commitment (or, in some cases, continue to stay on Active Duty status) for the purpose of attending college full-time for at least two years to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of their choice. Options include two, three, and four-year scholarships; a two-year non-scholarship option; and the two-year Active Duty Option.
Scholarship Option
Under the Scholarship Option a soldier is released from Active Duty to attend college full-time, regardless of the time remaining on their enlistment contract. Scholarship winners are given a full scholarship (see Scholarship Benefits) for up to four years of study in their chosen major, and upon graduation are commissioned as second lieutenants in either the active Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard. Requirements include those listed under Scholarship Eligibility as well as additional military qualifications, but does not require any previous college-level work.
Scholarships are awarded twice a year through a centralized selection process, allowing students to enter college full-time in either the fall or spring semester. Applications are submitted to the US Army Cadet Command with application deadlines of October 1 and April 1. Interested students should contact the Military Science Department for assistance.
Non-Scholarship Option
Under the Non-Scholarship Option a soldier is released from Active Duty to attend college full-time, regardless of the time remaining on their enlistment contract, but is not given a scholarship. Other means of financing available are the GI Bill, financial aid and loans available to other students, and participation in the Simultaneous Membership Program. Upon graduation students are commissioned as second lieutenants in either the active Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard. Requirements include two years of college work with a 2.0 minimum grade point average, under the age of 39 upon graduation, and certain military qualifications.
Non-scholarship students may begin college full-time in either the fall or spring semester. Application is made through the Military Science Department no later than November 15 and June 15.
Active Duty Non-Scholarship Option
Under the Active Duty Option selected soldiers remain on Active Duty status, with all current pay and benefits, and attend college full-time to complete a bachelors or masters degree. Upon graduation students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Active Army for a minimum of three years. Selection is very competitive and requires two years of college work with a 2.5 minimum grade point average, under the age of 39 upon graduation, and certain military qualifications.
Active Duty Option students continue to receive all current military pay, allowances and benefits, but are responsible for their own college costs. The Army Tuition Assistance Program is not available for these students, but they may elect to use their GI Bill benefits as well as traditional loans and financial aid available to other students.
Active Duty Option appointments are made once a year through a centralized selection process, with students entering college full-time in the fall semester. Applications are submitted to the US Army Cadet Command with an application deadline of April 1. Interested students should contact the Military Science Department for assistance.
Donald P. Roane, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, Professor and Chair
290 West Brooks St., Room 12
Norman, OK 73019-4102
Phone: (405) 325-2021
FAX: (405) 325-7639
Internet: http://nrotc.ou.edu
The Naval ROTC is a highly competitive program maintained for one purpose — to educate and train qualified men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy or Marine Corps. The officer’s commission is earned by the successful completion of degree requirements in the student’s chosen academic field of study, and the completion of the naval science curriculum. The increasingly technical complexion of today’s military prompts many NROTC midshipmen to enroll in demanding majors that will place them at the forefront of tomorrow's technology. The Naval ROTC program consists of specific naval technical courses, University courses, and leadership development seminars. No military obligation is incurred until a student accepts a scholarship. In addition to their diploma at graduation, a NROTC graduate is commissioned and guaranteed a job as a manager and leader, as well as the exciting opportunity to proudly serve our country.
The military commander of a Naval ROTC Unit is either a Captain in the Navy or a Colonel in the Marine Corps. As the Professor of Naval Science, he is also a member of the University faculty. The University of Oklahoma has the only Naval ROTC program in the State.
Naval Science courses are open to all accepted University of Oklahoma students. The courses are accredited.
Applicants for the Naval ROTC Officer Accession Program must be within age requirements, accepted by the University, and physically qualified. Additionally, the individuals should have demonstrated a satisfactory record of moral integrity, scholarship, and participation in extracurricular activities, and should manifest potential officer characteristics. Students accepted for the Officer Accession Program must have no moral obligation or personal convictions that would prevent them from conscientiously bearing arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.
To qualify, the applicant must be at least 17 years of age on or before September 1 of the year of enrollment and less than 27 years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which he/she is commissioned. The Professor of Naval Science may request an age waiver for applicants who will be older than 27. Applicants who have prior active duty military service may be eligible for age waivers for the amount of time equal to their prior service, on a month-for-month basis for a maximum of 36 months.
The objective of the Naval ROTC scholarship is to attract high quality individuals who have the academic, military aptitude, and physical fitness potential to become regular commissioned officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. Scholarships are available in four-, three-, and two-year lengths and are awarded on a nationally competitive basis. The scholarship, regardless of length, pays all tuition, a textbook stipend, fees of an instructional nature, and a subsistence allowance of $250 or more per month. Midshipmen also receive pay during summer training periods. Scholarship students become midshipmen and are expected to maintain a 2.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Midshipmen who are majoring in a scientific or engineering field may be authorized an additional scholarship year.
Scholarships are available to students who have graduated from high school before August 1 of the year the student intends to start college. Applications must be submitted by December 31. The four-year scholarship is awarded annually. The competitive selection process includes such factors as grade point average, high school class standing, difficulty of high school curriculum, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, and leadership activities.
Available to students who, while members of the Naval ROTC Unit, have demonstrated they possess superior academic, military aptitude, and physical fitness qualities. Recommendations are made semi-annually. For students who are not members of the unit, see a description of the two-year program (Naval Science Institute).
A limited, subsidized Naval ROTC College Program is offered for students who want to serve their country in leadership roles as officers of the Navy or Marine Corps.
Applicants for the College Program are chosen by the Professor of Naval Science from students selected for admission to, or already in attendance at, the University. Uniforms and all books required for Naval Science courses taken by College Program students are paid for by the unit. If accepted into advanced standing (junior and senior years), they will receive $350-$400 per month for a maximum of 20 academic months. College Program students may gain scholarship status by competing for three- and two-year scholarships.
These programs are available for qualified students who are interested in medical training and receiving an officer's commission in the United States Navy Medical or Nurse Corps.
Students receiving a Naval ROTC scholarship are granted compensation and benefits. A subsistence allowance of $250 or more per month, pay during summer training periods, a stipend for textbooks, uniforms, tuition, and fees of an instructional nature are paid by the scholarship. Non-scholarship students (College Program) receive $350-$450 monthly, uniforms, and Naval Science textbooks once the student has been accepted into advanced standing (junior and senior years).
Consists of enrollment in entry level 1000 and 2000 Naval Science courses concurrent with the weekly leadership development seminar to provide the student with an introductory knowledge of the naval service. Normally, one course is taken each semester of the freshman and sophomore years. For sophomores not enrolled the freshman year in Naval ROTC, the freshman courses may be taken concurrently with the sophomore Naval Science Courses.
Consists of enrollment in Naval Science 3000- and 4000-level courses and continued enrollment in the weekly leadership development seminar. For non scholarship students, entry into advanced standing is via a national selection process based on the student's academic, military aptitude, and physical fitness record.
The Navy and Marine Corps has a Naval ROTC Program which is open to all college students who will complete their sophomore year or third year in a five-year curriculum. Submit an application to the Professor of Naval Science before the end of February. Students selected and physically qualified will attend the six-week Naval Science Institute at Newport, Rhode Island, during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. This training is to bring them up-to-date on the Naval ROTC curriculum missed during their freshman and sophomore years. The student will be reimbursed for travel expenses to and from Newport and also receive pay while studying and training during the six weeks. Students will be eligible to compete for scholarships. The junior and senior level Naval Science curriculum will be completed at the University.
Midshipmen students, on a voluntary basis, may participate in a diversified field of unit-sponsored activities. These include sailing in a 25-foot craft and smaller boats, and activities such as precision drill teams, rifle and pistol team, intramural athletics, unit publications such as the “Flaghoist,” midshipmen social and professional organizations, and fleet orientation trips. Participation in extracurricular activities is not limited solely to those areas sponsored by the Naval ROTC unit. Midshipmen are encouraged to participate in a broad spectrum of University activities.
Summer training is provided to midshipmen in fleet units worldwide. The training is for the individual's introduction and participation in fleet operations. Additionally, such training assists the midshipmen in requesting a military specialty prior to commissioning.
Scholarship students, between their freshman and sophomore years, participate in a four-week career orientation program in which a week is spent each with Naval Aviation, Submarine Force, Surface Force, and the Marine Corps. Between their sophomore and junior years, Midshipmen attend a four-week cruise on various commands throughout the fleet serving in the capacity of enlisted sailors. During the period between the junior and senior years, they participate in a four-week cruise on various maritime platforms in various areas of the world serving in the capacity of junior officers. For the Marine Corps option midshipmen, four weeks of training is conducted at Quantico, Virginia. Funds are provided to the individual for summer training.
Midshipmen may request delayed active duty to complete graduate studies. Current emphasis is on scientific and engineering fields.
The qualified young men and women who complete the Naval ROTC Program at the University will not have to worry about seeking employment after graduation. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in either the Navy or Marine Corps, and during their final semester are allowed to choose their military specialty from among those fields for which they are qualified. Navy ensigns can select a career in aviation, surface warfare, nuclear submarines, or special warfare. The Marine Corps second lieutenants have a choice between aviation and ground fields, including infantry, artillery, armor, communication-electronics, combat engineering, intelligence, air control, computer systems, logistics and administration.
Naval Science Courses
First Year—Naval Science 1132, 1133, 0110*.
Second Year—Naval Science 2113, 2133, 0110*.
Second Year (Marine Option)—Naval Science 0110*.
Third Year (Navy Option)—Naval Science 3133, 3233, 0110*.
Third Year (Marine Option)—Naval Science 3333, 4333, 0110*.
Fourth Year —Naval Science 4233, 4633, 0110*.
Fourth Year (Marine Option) —Naval Science 4633, 0110*.
*Must be scheduled each semester.
Additional Courses (Scholarship Students)
Engineering Calculus — MATH 1823 and 2423.
Calculus-Based Physics — PHYS 2514 and 2524.
American Military History or National Security Policy (one course).
Non Western Culture focusing on Third World Cultures (one course).
August 2009