Military Science Program

Prospectus

The University of Guam’s Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program’s mission is to commission the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army. Army ROTC is an educational program designed to provide the college student an opportunity to earn an Army commission as a second lieutenant while completing the University requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The program provides leadership training that will develop the skills and attitudes vital to the professional Army officer. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation from the University, SROTC cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants and enter either the active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard component.

A minor in Military Science prepares students enrolled in the Army ROTC program for various government and civilian career paths. Our program promotes individual fitness as well as teamwork and provides numerous leadership learning opportunities. Practical exercises, leadership vignettes, and hands-on military-style training complement the academic study of warfare and diplomacy. The coursework emphasizes leadership, the Army’s heritage, dynamic problem solving, decision-making skills, and effective communication techniques characterized within the complexities of modern conflicts. The Military Science minor is designed for students who are interested in serving as officers in the U.S. Army.

Financial Assistance

In addition to financial aid available at UOG, the Army ROTC program has two-, three-, and four-year scholarships available on a competitive basis for qualified applicants. A scholarship board is conducted annually in March for the following academic year. Recipients of campus scholarships are eligible to receive tuition, lab fees, and book expenses or room and board, depending on the scholarship awarded and what benefits the student elects. Contact the Department of Military Science at Dorm 1, second floor, for more information on the program and scholarship opportunities. More information about Army ROTC can be found at https://www.army.mil/rotc and https://www.goarmy.com/rotc.

Military Science Minor

Four-Year Program

The four-year program is divided into basic (100–200 level) and advanced (300–400) courses. There is no obligation incurred by the student while taking the basic-level courses unless the student chooses to commit by signing a contract after meeting the minimum requirements, including passing a fitness test and a Department of Defense Medical Examination Board exam and being academically aligned to graduate in four years.

Two-Year Program

A student may enter Army ROTC advanced courses during his or her junior year or as a graduate student by having completed a basic course equivalent and meeting the minimal requirements, including passing a fitness test and a Department of Defense Medical Examination Board exam and being academically aligned to graduate in two years.

Military Science Minor Requirements (29 credit hours)

Eligibility

Any full-time student may take a lower-level Military Science course at no cost to the student registering in the same manner as any other undergraduate or graduate course. However, to qualify for enrollment as a ROTC cadet in the program leading to a commission, a student must meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen prior to commissioning.
Be at least 17 years of age with consent at time of contracting and no more than 35 years of age at time of commissioning.
Be a full-time student at UOG, Guam Community College, or a combination of the two.
Not be convicted of felony.
Be approved by the Professor of Military Science.

Four-Year Program (for Freshmen)

Required Courses (26 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
MSL101	INTRODUCTION TO THE ARMY AND CRITICAL THINKING + This course focuses on introduction to the Army and critical thinking. It introduces students to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army profession and what it means to be a professional in the US Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader. Includes an optional weekly lab facilitated by MSL III and supervised by Cadre. Prerequisite: Full-time student	2 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL102	FOUNDATIONS OF AGILE AND ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP + This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communication process and the importance for leader's to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre. Prerequisite: Full-time student, MSL-101 or instructor consent.	2 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL201	LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING + This course focuses on leadership and decision making. The course adds depth to the Cadets understanding of the Adaptability Army Learning Area. The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures to apply Innovative Solutions to Problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during an optional weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre. Prerequisite: Full-time student, MSL-101, MSL-102, or instructors consent.	2 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL202	ARMY DOCTRINE AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT + This course focuses on the Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during an optional weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by cadre. Prerequisites: Full-time students, MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, or instructor consent.	2 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL301	TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND THE WAR-FIGHTING FUNCTIONS + This course focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. Includes a weekly leadership lab, participation in leading physical readiness training and a weekend field training exercise. This course utilizes peer facilitation overseen by ROTC Seniors, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: Full-time student, MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), and Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL302	APPLIED LEADERSHIP IN SMALL UNIT OPERATIONS + This course focuses on applied Army leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice and apply the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Includes a weekly lab, participation in leading physical readiness training, and a weekend field training exercise. This course utilizes peer facilitation overseen by ROTC Seniors, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will help prepare students for the Cadet Summer Training Advance Camp, which cadets will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY. Prerequisite: Full-time, MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, and Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL392	CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE + The purpose of the CLC is a five-week summer program to evaluate and train all Army ROTC Cadets. This course normally takes place between the junior and senior years and is of intense classroom and field training held in the summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Travel, meals, and lodging provided at government expense. Prerequisite: MSL-302 and PMS approval.	6 credit hours	SUMMER/ALL YEARS
MSL401	THE ARMY OFFICER + This course focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities to plan, rescue and assess training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with how to plan, prepare, execute and continuously assess the conduct of training at the Army's company or field grade officer level. Includes a weekly lab overseeing MSL-301 (juniors) lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre. This course requires cadets to participate in the physical readiness training and a weekend field training exercise. Prerequisite: MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, MSL-302, and/or Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL402	COMPANY GRADE LEADERSHIP + The course is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises and an Oral Practicum. The Oral Practicum explores the cadet's knowledge of how you will be prepared for the Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) covered throughout the ROTC Advanced Course. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing cadets for their Basic Officer Leaders Course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning as a second lieutenant. Includes a lab per week overseeing MSL III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, MSL-302, MSL-401 and/or Professor Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Elective Courses (3 credit hours)

Choice of:

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HI306	MODERN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY + The subject matter of this course covers the growth and development of the United States Armed Forces from 1914 to the present, including the role of the American military in the preservation and development of the nation.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

OR Any 300- or 400-level History course approved by the Professor of Military Science prior to taking the alternative course.

Two-Year Program (for Juniors and Graduate Students)

Students may pursue a minor using the below track if either of the following applies:

Undergraduate students who have earned or will earn 60 credit hours toward their degree by the conclusion of the current Fañomnåkan (Jan.–May) semester, or graduate students who have been accepted into a two-year graduate program beginning in the Fanuchånan (Aug.–Dec.) semester. In addition, students must have completed MSL-292, a U.S. Army Cadet Command–sponsored course, in lieu of academic content of MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, and MSL-202.
Undergraduate students who have transferred into UOG as juniors or graduate students who have been accepted into a two-year graduate program beginning in the Fanuchånan (Aug.–Dec.) semester. In addition, student veterans must have served honorably and have submitted an official Joint Service Transcript to the Office of Admissions & Records for transfer credit. Prior military service is considered an academic substitution for the content of MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, and MSL-202 but is not considered a substitution for academic credit hours toward a Military Science Minor.

Required Courses (21 credit hours)

All students in the two-year program will complete the following:

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
MSL301	TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND THE WAR-FIGHTING FUNCTIONS + This course focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. Includes a weekly leadership lab, participation in leading physical readiness training and a weekend field training exercise. This course utilizes peer facilitation overseen by ROTC Seniors, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: Full-time student, MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), and Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL302	APPLIED LEADERSHIP IN SMALL UNIT OPERATIONS + This course focuses on applied Army leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice and apply the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Includes a weekly lab, participation in leading physical readiness training, and a weekend field training exercise. This course utilizes peer facilitation overseen by ROTC Seniors, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will help prepare students for the Cadet Summer Training Advance Camp, which cadets will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY. Prerequisite: Full-time, MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, and Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL392	CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE + The purpose of the CLC is a five-week summer program to evaluate and train all Army ROTC Cadets. This course normally takes place between the junior and senior years and is of intense classroom and field training held in the summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Travel, meals, and lodging provided at government expense. Prerequisite: MSL-302 and PMS approval.	6 credit hours	SUMMER/ALL YEARS
MSL401	THE ARMY OFFICER + This course focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities to plan, rescue and assess training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with how to plan, prepare, execute and continuously assess the conduct of training at the Army's company or field grade officer level. Includes a weekly lab overseeing MSL-301 (juniors) lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre. This course requires cadets to participate in the physical readiness training and a weekend field training exercise. Prerequisite: MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, MSL-302, and/or Professor of Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MSL402	COMPANY GRADE LEADERSHIP + The course is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises and an Oral Practicum. The Oral Practicum explores the cadet's knowledge of how you will be prepared for the Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) covered throughout the ROTC Advanced Course. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing cadets for their Basic Officer Leaders Course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning as a second lieutenant. Includes a lab per week overseeing MSL III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: MSL-101, MSL-102, MSL-201, MSL-202 (or MSL-292), MSL-301, MSL-302, MSL-401 and/or Professor Military Science approval.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Choice of:

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HI306	MODERN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY + The subject matter of this course covers the growth and development of the United States Armed Forces from 1914 to the present, including the role of the American military in the preservation and development of the nation.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

OR Any 300- or 400-level History course approved by the Professor of Military Science prior to taking the alternative course.

Elective Courses (8 credit hours)

To complete their minor requirements, these students will also earn an additional eight credit hours in MSL electives.

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