• Curriculum
• Basic Course
• Advanced Course
• 1010
• 1020
• 2010
• 2020
• 3000
• 3080
• 3110
• 3120
• 3130
• 4110
• 4120
• 1000-01
• 1000-02
• 1000-03

Basic Courses

• Open to all MTSU students 
• No military obligation 
• Counts as physical activity credit or elective credit by MTSU

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1000 Military Science Practicum

Elective, one credit per semester for up to four credits. Corequisite: Enrollment in MS Basic or Advanced Course or permission of PMS. For those interested in enrichment activities which contribute to the development of leadership and management abilities, including the Forrest Raiders (adventure training and small unit military tactics), Blue Brigade Drill Team (drill and ceremonies under arms).

1010 First Year Basic Military Science

Two credits. Practical application in adventure-oriented skills like rappelling, marksmanship techniques, and survival. Focus on leadership development with a hands-on approach to classroom instruction. Also includes a general overview of the Army's mission, organizational structure, and customs and traditions. Three hours per week.

1020 First Year Basic Military Science

Two credits. Prerequisite: MS 1010 or permission of PMS. Further development in adventure-oriented skills. Hands-on approach to basic rifle marksmanship, land navigation, and first aid. Students fire the M16A2 rifle, conduct a land navigation course, and learn first aid skills through practical application. Continued focus on leadership development. Three hours per week.

2010 Second Year Basic Military Science

Two credits. Prerequisites: MS 1010 and 1020 or permission of PMS. Development of leadership potential through practical exercise. Leadership, small unit tactics, first aid, basic rappelling, weapons familiarization, and oral communication exercises.

2020 Second Year Basic Military Science

Two credits. Prerequisites: MS 1010, 1020 and 2010 or permission of PMS. Application of basic map reading and compass principles, unit organization at squad level, small unit tactics, branches of the Army, discussion of the Advanced Program. Practical exercises, land navigation, first aid, current events, marksmanship, and water safety training.

3000 Basic Military Science Leader's Training Course

Six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of PMS. Five-week training normally taken during the summer between the sophomore and junior academic years by students who have not taken all Basic MS courses. Training conducted at a designated U.S. Army installation; practical experience in leadership, small unit tactics, weapons, drill and communications under field conditions. U.S. Army pays the student approximately $700.

3080 Military Science U.S. Army History

Two credits. Prerequisites: MS 1010 and 1020 or permission of Department Chair. The focus of the course introduces students enrolled in the ROTC program to the U.S. Army's development and role in military operations from the colonial times to the present. Not open to those who have had HIST 3120.

Advanced Courses

• If desire is to continue in Army ROTC, students may contract beginning of junior year. 
• Contracting Requirements: Minimum of 60 credit hours, U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old, not older than 30 (waiverable) upon completion of degree requirements and completion of Military Science courses, medically qualified, good moral character, strong desire to be an officer, completed the Basic Course, Leader's Training Course, or have prior military service. 

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3110 First Year Advanced Military Science

Three credits. Prerequisites: MS 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020; or MS 3000; or equivalent credit for previous military service. Formal instruction in customs and courtesies of the services, leadership traits and principles, small unit tactics, map-reading skills, and military briefings. Two one-hour, fifteen-minute periods of class work and two one-hour, fifteen-minute periods of laboratory per week.

3120 First Year Advanced Military Science

Three credits. Prerequisite: MS 3110. Formal instruction in squad and platoon tactics, leadership development, basic military skills, and branches of the Army; concentration of skills evaluated at ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp. Two one-hour, fifteen-minute periods of class work and two one-hour, fifteen-minute periods of laboratory per week.

3130 Leadership Development Assessment Course

Six credits. Prerequisites: MS 3110 and 3120. Five weeks of training normally taken during the summer between the junior and senior academic years. Training conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington; practical experience in leadership, military teaching, small unit tactics, weapons, and communications under field conditions, U.S. Army pays the student approximately $1000.

4110 Second Year Advanced Military Science

Three credits. Prerequisites: MS 3110 and 3120. Seminar in leadership and management designed to prepare the senior student for active duty responsibilities. The commander, the staff, the military team, and Army ethics are the main focus. Two-and-one-half hours of class work and two-and-one-half hours of laboratory per week.

4120 Second Year Advanced Military Science

Three credits. Prerequisites: MS 3110, 3120 and 4110. Seminars in leadership and management to prepare the senior student for active duty responsibilities. Focus is military law, Army writing standards, and organizational skills. Two-and-one-half hours of classroom instruction and two-and-one-half hours of laboratory per week.