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HOW TO ENROLL

Whether you're in high school, college, or already enlisted in the Army, you can start your journey to becoming an Officer right now.

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ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Army ROTC offers two-, three-, or four-year college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or current college students.

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Photo of Army ROTC Cadet rappelling down a rope Army ROTC Basic Course
TWO YEARS THAT WILL PREPARE YOU FOR YEARS TO COME

The Basic Course takes place during your first two years in college as elective courses. It normally involves one elective class or lab each semester. You will learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership and start the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader. You can take Army ROTC Basic Courses without a military commitment.

FRESHMAN YEAR: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS AS AN ARMY OFFICER
  • Introduction to Army Leadership
  • Army Customs and Traditions
  • Military Operations and Tactics
  • Goal Setting and Accomplishment
  • Health and Physical Fitness
SOPHOMORE YEAR: INNOVATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • Applied Leadership Theory
  • Communications
  • Principles of War
  • Military Operations and Tactics
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