Overview -- Military Science is a course of study that is independent of an undergraduate's major. The program teaches cadets the leadership skills and knowledge they will need to be commissioned as officers in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. There are two types of cadets, contracted and non-contracted. With respect to time, contracted cadets often treat ROTC participation like a part-time job. All contracted cadets receive a $200 monthly stipend for 10 months of each year, plus a book allowance of $225 per semester. Non-contracted cadets are typically freshmen and sophomores who are enrolled in the program to see if they like it, but have no obligation. The four components of the ROTC Program are: classroom instruction, leadership labs, field training exercises, and physical fitness training.
Classroom Instruction -- Classes introduce cadets to military customs, courtesies, and traditions plus military history and Army organization. Classes are held once each week in Manhattan or the Bronx. Typically, Manhattan classes are held on Friday morning. Bronx classes are held on either Tuesday or Friday afternoon. Classroom time per week is one hour for freshmen, two hours for sophomores, and three hours for both juniors and seniors.
Leadership Labs -- Labs provide a performance oriented learning environment in which cadets receive practical opportunities to apply subjects from the classroom. Labs are designed and supervised by ROTC instructors, but cadet administered. Labs are held in the Bronx on Friday's from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Contracted cadets (juniors, seniors, and scholarship recipients) are required to attend specified labs, but about half of the labs are optional. Optional labs serve as a scheduled time for extra-curricular activities such as the Pershing Rifles, Color Guard/Drill Team, Ranger Challenge Team, and Running Team.
Field Training Exercises -- Field Training Exercises build on classroom and lab experience by offering cadets the opportunity to refine their leadership skills while leading small groups in a variety of situations. Cadets participate in two field training exercises each semester. One Saturday activity is held early each semester. These Saturday activities vary each semester and are held at West Point or Camp Smith, NY. They provide cadets with opportunities to train and test their skills in rappelling, land navigation, and on the Field Leadership Reaction Course. Later, each semester, a two-day field training exercise begins with lab on Friday and lasts until mid-day on Sunday. Contracted cadets are required to attend field-training exercises and non-contracted cadets are encouraged to attend -- most do.
Physical Fitness Training -- Physical training and health is an integral component of cadet development. It provides juniors and seniors with an opportunity to further develop their leadership and organizational skills by planning and administering a cadet fitness program that contributes to the overall well being of each cadet. Training sessions are conducted at various locations and times throughout the week to accommodate students' schedules. Contracted cadets are required to attend three one-hour sessions per week. Non-contracted cadets are encouraged to attend at least two sessions per week.
Basic Enrollment Criteria
• Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours) with at least two years until graduation
• Cumulative GPA above 2.5.
• Good physical health
• No felony convictions
• Demonstrate leadership potential
• Be a US Citizen before contracting
• Non-scholarship cadets must be commissioned before their 30th birthday. In exceptional cases, age may be waived up to age of 32.
• Scholarship cadets must be commissioned by their 27th birthday. This may be extended one month for each month of prior military service up to the age of 30.
For additional information, contact Major Ted Bowling or Captain Mike Hoblin, the NYC Army ROTC Enrollment Counselors, at: armyrotcinfo@fordham.edu, call 718-817-4091. Visit our website at: www.fordham.edu/nyc_rotc
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