What is Army ROTC?

You can become a Second Lieutenant at more than 700 colleges and universities around the country that offer Army ROTC courses (but of course we think our program is the best).  Whether you take the four-year program or just a few classes, ROTC is an elective available to you regardles of your major.

You can try Army ROTC for up to two years with no obigation while you work toward your college degree.  During that time, you'll learn the principles of management, leadership and problem solving - skills that will help you as an Officer of the Army or down the road in the corporate jungle.

When you enroll in Army ROTC, you'll meet other top students.  Many are presidents of their student governments, varsity captains and members of honor rolls.  In the Cowboy Battalion, we've had several students be part of the Honors Program as well as Intermural Sport Champions.

Unlike most elective courses, Army ROTC training means spending time outside the classroom.  Way outside.  You may be leading your classmates on a tactical mission or taking part in an outdoor adventure.  You'll get hands-on experience in decision making, team building and organizing complex tasks.  All while you're earning college credit.  At the University of Wyoming this is even more true.  Just 15 minutes from the mountains and with our own indoor rifle range, we have a huge training advantage over most schools, particularly those in urban areas. 

The Four-Year Program

The Army ROTC Basic Course is normally taken over two academic years, and includes classroom courses like military history, leadership development and national defense.  (If you don't have an Army ROTC scholarship, you can enroll with no future military obligation.)

After succesfully completing the Basic Course, you'll move on to that Advanced Course, where you'll take classes in tactics, ethics and professionalism.  Between your junior and senior year, you'll spend just over a month at the Leader Development and Assessmnt Course.  This is where you might buld a bridge across a river or guide your group across difficult terrain, increasing your skills and learning to think quickly under pressure.

There are also options for doing the program in two years and special incentives for nurses and National Guard and prior service soldiers. 

After graduation, you will join the work force as a full-time Army Officer or part-time Army National Guard/Reserves Officer. After commissioning, your starting pay will be $37,658 with full benefits, and after 2 years you can be making $45,994 as a Lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division.

The University of Wyoming Cowboy Battalion offers a unique Army ROTC experience. You will have the opportunity for summer camps to include LDAC, Airborne, and Air Assault; additionally we have volunteer activities, such as Cadet Ranger Challenge, Color Guard and Cannon Crews.

Anyone can go to college, but only the few attend ROTC while in college to become the leaders of America. This is not basic training, nor just another college course; it is a unique challenge and area of study to train you as a leader and manager of people.
 

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Classes You Take in ROTC

Suggested ROTC Course Sequence

Specific Course Information

Extracurricular Activites in ROTC

Army careers You Can Have After Graduation

How the Cowboy Battalion Got Started

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Last Updated on 7/29/2008 9:07:27 AM