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How to Enroll in ROTC

To enroll in ROTC, you must have the ROTC course number during class registration.  Please read the information below to determine the appropriate course for you.


 FRESHMAN YEAR  SOPHOMORE YEAR
MLSC*1210* FOUNDATIONS OF OFFICERSHIP

Provides an initial glimpse of the military and the role that it plays in society.  Develops the student's comprehension of the American defense system as it evolved as the result of changes in the American society.  Typical subjects include ethics, leadership, effective goal setting, managing time and effort, and the tradition of a citizens' army.


MSLC*1220* BASIC LEADERSHIP

Continuation of 101.  Provides instruction in military-related subjects of general student interest, i.e., confidence-building field trips, supervising an individual exercise program, development of individual soldiering skills, and leadership and professional ethics for the military.  Introduction to armed forces evolvements, overview of the Department of Defense, application of force in international relations. 

* The course presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine and examines the unique duties and responsibilities of Military Officers. Students practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving, apply active listening and feedback skills, examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness, and examines the student’s experience. Students will participate in basic map reading, small group day land navigation, leadership development programs and small unit tactics in discussion and laboratory.



MLSC*2320* INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Basic concepts of military leadership.  Familiarization with the concept of leadership, the five of leadership power, the decision-making process, and the styles leadership.  Involves military skills and related adventure-type training and basic individula survival skills.  Leadership laboratory required 1.5 hours per work, consisting of practical application of leadership skills, drill and ceremonies, land navigation, first aid, and army physical fitness training.  Restriction:  Instructor Approval.

MLSC*2320* LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

Individual and small-unit military skills.  Practical applications include combat first aid; basic wilderness survival skills; land navigation; and a knowledge of key military jobs, duties, and responsibilities.  Involves field training to provide hands-on experience.  Leadership laboratory required 1.5 hours per week, consisting of practical application of leadership skills, drill and ceremonies, land navigation, first aid, and army physical fitness training.  Restriction:  Instructor Approval.

* Produces a Student grounded in foundational leadership doctrine and skills by following and leading small units to achieve assigned missions; who comprehends critical thinking and problem solving using proven troop leading procedures; who comprehends the value of diversity and understands the officer’s role in leading change; and understands the fundamentals of the Army as a profession in discussion and laboratory.

 JUNIOR YEAR  SENIOR YEAR
MSLC*3420* LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING

Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups and receive personal assessments and encouragement.  Uses small unit defensive tactics and opportunities to plan/conduct training.  Includes field training sessions, student taught classes, and presentations/briefings.

MLSC*2320* LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS

Analyze tasks and prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks.  Delegate tasks and supervise.  Examine and apply lessons fron leadership case studies.  Examine importance of ethics decision-making.  Includes field training session, student taught classes, and presentations/briefings.

* Produces a Student who possesses enhanced individual and collective skills including leader competencies; effectively leads formations at the squad and platoon level in a variety of military and non-military mission context scenarios; effective at receiving and giving peer evaluations; who is committed and disciplined ethically, academically, physically, socially and understands the fundamentals of the Army as a profession in discussion and laboratory.

*Military Lab

Practical application in adventure training, one-rope bridges, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, physical training.  Prerequisite:   MSL 101 (or concurrent).
MLSC*4410* LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Plan, conduct and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization.  Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it.  Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources.  Includes field training sessions, student taught classes and presentations/briefings.

MLSC*4420* OFFICERSHIP

Plan, conduct and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization.  Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it.  Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources.  Includes field training sessions, student taught classes and presentations/briefings.

*Produces a leader of character possessing a professional identity; thrives in operationally ambiguous environments; is a moral exemplar and is prepared to be a Leader; skilled critical thinker, problem solver, and team builder; skilled oral and written communicator committed to ethics and profession; who has advanced interpersonal skill, knowledge of training management, and understands Doctrine; is culturally aware and displays characteristics of a lifelong learner and understands the fundamentals of the Army as a profession in discussion and laboratory.




Contact Us

Division of Military Science
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4944
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

LTC Nicolai Birch, PMS
Jalina Williams, Retention and Scholarship Officer
Email: ROTC@UAPB.EDU
Phone: 870-575-8446