You are in the official 2003-2004 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Military Science
The Craig School of Business
LTC BARRETT W. LARWIN, Chair
LYNN TRABER, Department Administrative Assistant
North Gym, Room 211
(559) 278-2887, 278-4810
In California, (800) 660-ROTC
http://www.csufresno.edu/ROTC/
Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps Program (ROTC)
Faculty
LTC Larwin Barrett, Chair
Advisers:
Max Luna
Charles Alsleben
Donald Canaday
John Terrizzi
Patrick Johnston
The faculty of the Department of Military Science are highly qualified
and experienced professional U.S. Army officers selected for their instructor
qualifications and academic background. Each officer has completed post-graduate
work as well as two required Army schools in the respective field of specialty
as well as other coursework under the Command and General Staff College.
Each officer also attends the School of Cadet Command, which is the Army's
training school for military science professors. Students find departmental
faculty helpful in guiding them through their academic experience as well
as helping them pursue career goals.
The Program
The Army Military Science Program is a dynamic leadership program that develops students for commissioning as lieutenants in our nation's military. It is one of the best paid internship and leadership development programs in the nation. It provides full tuition and book scholarships for qualified students and can also provide room and board scholarships as well. The program instruction and practical exercises are designed to develop the leadership skills of the students in challenging ways. The course of study offered in military science is designed not only to prepare the student for service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard, but also to provide him/her with knowledge and practical experience in leadership and management that will be useful in any facet of society.
Students who are uncertain about what the Army is all about and what
it can offer may enroll in introductory courses for either one or two units.
These courses acquaint the student with how the Army fits into society and
some of the exciting things officers do. They also show how the Army can
fit into a student's long and short range individual goals.
Those students who desire to pursue an opportunity for a military career
can enroll in a structured curriculum from 12-21 units over a period of
two years (see course listings, next page).
One of the significant and exciting aspects of this curriculum is the requirement
for a student to attend a six -week summer national advance course with
pay following the first year of the structured curriculum. This course enhances
the student's ability to lead by providing him/her with actual experience
in leading other students who represent some 300 colleges and universities
in the United States.
Additionally, the student's curriculum must include acquired knowledge in
written communication skills, understanding of human behavior, military
history, computer literacy, and math reasoning.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the military science requirements, you are commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army with pay and benefits yielding about $40,000 a year. Newly assigned officers will serve in one of 18 different career fields such as aviation, engineering, medical service, communications, transportation, and military intelligence. You may serve your obligation on active duty or request a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty contract (GRFD) in which you will serve part-time in the Reserves or National Guard. Choosing a GRFD contract will allow you to pursue a civilian career and still be an officer in the U.S. Army. Whatever you decide, it should be noted that the recruiters for major corporations, the FBI, and the CIA actively seek out former military officers to fill management positions because of the great personal leadership and technical skills, discipline, and maturity that are hallmarks of the military officer.
Enrollment Requirements
Those students who are simply interested in finding out about our program should enroll in one of our introductory courses (see course listings, next page). Those who are considering pursuing the full military science course must meet certain requirements. Information on these requirements can be obtained by telephoning or visiting the Army ROTC office on campus (278-2887/4810) or in California, (800) 660-ROTC.
Financial Assistance
All students formally enrolled in the Military Science Program receive at least $2,500 a year and can earn well in excess of $10,000 during their college careers. Students receive a stipend from $250 to $400 (tax free) each month depending on their academic status ($250 freshman, $300 sophomore, $350 junior, and $400 seniors) during the school year. In addition, cadets receive about $700 for each National Leadership course they attend during the summer break. Students may also join a United States Army Reserve or California Army National Guard Unit as an officer trainee and be paid a minimum of $213 per weekend drill. The Army also has made available two-, three-, and four-year scholarships - on a competitive basis - which pay all tuition, books, and fees in addition to the tax free stipend each month.
Extracurricular Activities
The Military Science Program offers students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of challenging and exciting activities that emphasize teamwork and increase a student's self-discipline and personal confidence. Some of these activities include leadership reaction courses, rappelling, orienteering, water survival training, marksmanship, map reading, helicopter insertions, and various individual confidence-building exercises. For those who seek additional training, the Military Science Program offers cadets the opportunity to attend a U.S. Army school such as Airborne, Air Assault, and Northern Warfare.
Military Science Courses