What is Army ROTC?

Overview

Army ROTC is a college elective that teaches you the skills needed for a successful career. You'll combine classroom time with hands-on experience, and learn leadership and management skills. And because it's an elective, you can try it out for up to two years. Whatever you decide, the experience you'll gain in Army ROTC will give you the confidence you need to be a success in college and beyond. Whether you choose to pursue a career in the Army or in the corporate world, Army ROTC is "unlike any other college course you can take."

Take Army ROTC for a semester, 1 year, 2 years, or all 4 years

Traditionally, Army ROTC is a four-year program. The first two years are taken in your freshman and sophomore years (Basic Course). Keep in mind, you can take the Basic Course on a trial basis for up to two years (unless, of course, you're on an Army ROTC scholarship).

The second two years are taken in your junior and senior years (Advanced Course). And, during the summer between your junior and senior years, you will attend LDAC , which will give you hands-on training and the confidence you can't learn in a classroom.

What will you learn?

Well, during the Basic Course, your studies will include: Basic Leadership Development, Basic Military Skills, Adventure Training, and Life Skills. During the Advance Course your studies will include: Advanced Leadership and Management Skills, Advanced Tactics, and Army Ethics. So, whether you take Army ROTC for a semester, two years, or all four years, you'll still have the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed after you graduate in whatever career you decide to pursue.