Military Science and Leadership

A Path to School and Service

The Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program at the University of Tennessee at Martin breeds excellence. Members of the cadre are professionals who dedicate their time to ensuring the cadets are well trained.

This program develops strong leaders who are prepared to handle situations in a rapidly changing environment. A cadet from this program is well-rounded: an organized leader, a team player, a scholar in academics and in the military arts, a strong communicator, and a technical expert in individual and team collective tasks.

Our extracurricular programs emulate recruitment through championship competitions and excellent teamwork. In short, our program is an excellent place for a student looking to better their life in every aspect.

Academic Program Requirements

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Program Highlights

In Army ROTC, you will gain the confidence and self-discipline necessary to succeed in college.  As you progress, you will gain skills and experience in taking charge of activities, setting goals, managing people and resources, and making decisions in demanding circumstances.  These courses can be applied as elective credits towards graduation.  Participation in these classes is voluntary and requires no military commitment.

Our 4-year program is divided into two parts:

  • Basic Course (Freshman/Sophomore years): Introductory classes in military science, leadership, and teamwork. No military commitment required.
  • Advanced Course (Junior/Senior years): Leadership training, field exercises, and a four-week summer assessment course.

During classes, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises, cadets will learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and conduct missions as a Commissioned Officer in the Army.  The leadership training and experiences that cadets gain in ROTC will provide them with a foundation to become Commissioned Army Officers upon graduation.

Military Science and Leadership Courses Offered

Basic Course

No Military Obligation - Courses Count as electives towards degree

  • Military Science and Leadership 101-Foundations of Officership
  • Military Science and Leadership 102- Basic Leadership
  • Military Science and Leadership 201- Individual Leadership Studies
  • Military Science and Leadership 202- Leadership and Teamwork

Advanced Course

Contracted Cadets ONLY - Military Obligation after Graduation. Completion of the Advanced Course will result in a minor in Military Science and a Commission in the US Army (Active, National Guard or US Reserves component)

  • Military Science and Leadership 301- Leadership and Problem Solving
  • Military Science and Leadership 302- Leadership and Ethics
  • Military Science and Leadership 401- Leadership and Management
  • Military Science and Leadership 402- Officership
  • History 310- American Military History
  • Military Science and Leadership 491- Leadership Development and Assessment Course/Advance Camp

Physical Training

  • PACT 185- Physical Fitness Training
  • PACT 137- Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Additional Cadet Opportunities

  • Airborne School
  • Air Assault School
  • Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP)
  • CTLT: Cadet Troop Leader Training (https://armyrotc.army.mil/cadet-leader-training)
  • Project GO! (https://www.rotcprojectgo.org)
  • Cadet Command Ranger Challenge
  • The Army ROTC program provides more college scholarships than any other program in America, with merit-based benefits going to about 15K students each year.
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