2012 - 2013 Reserve Officer Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) Program

Air Force | Army | Navy

U.S. Air Force ROTC (AIRF)

Department Office, 2009 Annex Building
University of Utah, 801–581–6236
Department Chair, Lt. Col. Kent Wong

The Department of Aerospace Studies offers four-year, three-year, and two-year programs through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). These provide matriculated men and women students an opportunity to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Air Force in conjunction with completing baccalaureate degree requirements in academic fields of the student's choice.

The Department of Aerospace Studies offers academic preparation in interdisciplinary areas including communication skills, Air Force history, leadership and management principles and practices, decision-making theory and policy formulation, ethics and values, socialization process within the armed services, national and international relations, national defense structure, national security policy, and military law. Entry into the General Military Course (GMC) during the first two years of AFROTC is open to all students. Entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC) during the final two years is selective and is normally initiated during the student's sophomore year. Students may qualify to be commissioned in any of more than 60 technical and nontechnical officer career areas or as flying officers (pilots or navigators). For complete information concerning the Air Force ROTC Program, prospective students should contact: Department of Aerospace Studies, University of Utah, phone: 801.581.6236.

U.S. Army ROTC (ARMY)

Department Office, 105 South 1452 East
University of Utah, 801–581–6716
Department Chair, LTC Edwin L. Frederick
Web Page: www.milsci.utah.edu

The Military Science Department (Army ROTC) offers a leadership program for college men and women to earn commissions as second lieutenants in the United States Army (Active, Reserve, or National Guard). Two- and four-year programs are available. All courses receive academic credit toward graduation. Instructors, textbooks, uniforms, and equipment are provided by the Department of the Army without cost to the student.

The Basic Course provides instruction in basic leadership and hands-on military adventure training such as rappelling, survival instruction, skiing, land navigation, and rifle marksmanship. There is no military obligation for students taking the Basic Course. Students normally take this program during their freshman and sophomore years.

The Advanced Course provides extensive instruction in leadership development, military organization, management, tactics, and administration. Students may have the opportunity to attend specialty training such as Airborne or Air Assault School. This program is normally taken during the final two years of college.

Financial aid/scholarships are available from the Department of Military Science. For further information, contact the enrollment advisor at 801.581.6716.

(F = Fall Semester, S = Spring Semester, Su = Summer Term)

U.S. Navy ROTC (NAVY)

Department Office, 110 South 1452 East, Naval Science Bldg.
University of Utah, 801–581–6723, Fax 801–585–9154
Department Chair, Capt. Phillip Kessler

The major goals of the U.S. Navy ROTC Program are:

1. To help educate midshipmen in a major field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps leading to a baccalaureate degree.
2. To provide midshipmen with fundamental concepts and principles of naval science and with the professional naval knowledge necessary to establish a sound basis for future growth as a Naval or Marine Corps officer.
3. To prepare midshipmen for service with the highest sense of honor and integrity as commissioned officers; to cultivate the essential elements of military leadership; and to foster the growth of a strong sense of loyalty and dedication to the service and to the nation.
4. To prepare midshipmen to continue their education in a field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps later in their careers.
5. To instill the values of civilian higher education into the naval service by utilizing the expertise of civilian faculty instruction.

For complete information concerning the Naval ROTC Program, prospective students should contact Capt. Terry Walstrom, 801.581.6723.

*Prerequisite: NAVY 3010