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Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
Thomas University maintains a senior division unit of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. The purpose is to develop men and women for positions of responsibility as officers in the U. S. Army, active and reserve components. For more information about applying for the Army ROTC program at TU, contact the Office of Admissions at 229-227-6925.
Basic Military Instruction - This component prepares a student for the advanced course. The basic course consists of freshman (MS I) and sophomore (MS II) level courses designed to develop basic military skills and fundamentals of leadership.
For students not taking military science during their freshman year, both MS I and MS II courses may be attended simultaneously as designated compression students. Upon completion, these students will qualify for the advanced course in one academic year. Students must maintain academic alignment (i.e., all ROTC MS III third year cadets should have junior class status).
Advanced Course and Leaders Development Assessment Course (LDAC)-The advanced course is designed to prepare students for commissioning as Army officers. The third year course (MS III) consists of individual skills development in preparation for the 32 days leadership development assessment course (LDAC). The final year (MS IV) consists of professional leadership and management development and completes pre-commissioning preparation. All advanced course participants are eligible to receive a minimum of $450 per month stipend and are paid for their 32 days LDAC. Successful LDAC completion, combined with the bachelor’s degree, qualifies the student for commissioning as second lieutenants in the U. S. Army. Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
Furnished Items-All uniforms, textbooks and equipment for the ROTC courses are furnished by the Army.
Commissions-Students who receive commissions will serve as officers either on active duty or in the reserve or National Guard. Officers serving full-time on active duty will receive a reserve commission. All reservists receive United States reserve commissions.
Basic Course
| Freshman Year | Sem. Hrs. |
| MSL 101 Leadership and Personal Development | 1 |
| MSL 102 Leadership and Personal Development II | 1 |
| MSL 101L Leadership Lab | 0 |
| MSL 102L Basic Leadership Lab | 0 |
| Sophomore year | Sem. Hrs. |
| MSL 201 Innovative Team Leadership |
2 |
| MSL 202 Innovative Team Leadership II | 2 |
| MSL 201L Leadership Lab | 0 |
| MSL 202L Basic Leadership Lab | 0 |
Advanced Course
| Junior Year | Sem. Hrs. |
| MSL 301 Leadership in Changing Environments |
3 |
| MSL302 Applied Leadership | 3 |
| MSL 301L Leadership and Problem Solving Lab | 1 |
| MSL 302L Leadership and Ethics Lab | 1 |
| Senior Year |
Sem. Hrs. |
| MSL 401 Leadership and Management |
3 |
| MSL 402 Officership | 3 |
| MSL 4302L Officership Lab | 1 |
* Must complete prior to commissioning (PME requirements)
Scholarship Program - The Army ROTC Scholarship Program is designed to offer financial assistance to outstanding young men and women interested in serving as officers in the United States Army, Army Reserve or National Guard. One and a half through four-year scholarships are available. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The selection process, which begins in the fall of each year, considers the student’s scholastic standing, standardize test score(s), leadership and athletics.
Scholarships offer free tuition, academic expenses, laboratory fees, textbooks and materials, and a monthly stipend (10 months of the school year). Applications for four-year scholarships must be submitted no later than the 15th of November, during the senior year of high school. Three-year scholarships are processed at the college level and are submitted no later than the 15th of November. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
