Department of Military Science
Department Chair: 
Department Secretary: (208) 496-1100
Department Faculty: Sean Cannon, , Len Hartley

 
Graduation Requirements
 
Majors
The  Army  ROTC  program  is  an  extension  of  Boise  State  University  and  Idaho  State  University.  The  traditional  Army  ROTC  program  encompasses  a  four-year  period  tailored  to  the  normal  progression  of  a  student  through  four  years  of  college.  A  student  can  now  take  all  four  years  of  ROTC  at  Brigham  Young  University-Idaho  and  then  transfer  to  any  four-year  university  that  offers  ROTC  to  complete  his/her  last  two  years.  Entry  into  the  ROTC  advanced  course  requires  U.S.  citizenship  and  the  student  must  have  a  GPA  of  2.0  or  higher.  Anyone  can  take  the  1st  two  years  of  ROTC. 

Arrangements  can  be  made  for  entry  into  the  program  anytime  prior  to  the  junior  year  of  college.  For  specific  circumstances,  students  may  also  take  two  years  of  academic  work  at  once.  Such  actions  should  have  the  approval,  in  advance  of  the  professor  of  Military  Science. 

The  Army  ROTC  Program  is  designed  to  produce  highly  qualified  commissioned  officers  in  the  U.S.  Regular  Army,  Army  Reserve  and  the  U.S.  Army  National  Guard.  The  Military  Science  student  will  incur  no  military  obligation  while  in  the  program  at  BYU-Idaho  .  An  obligation  will  be  incurred  when  the  student  signs  the  advance  course  contract  at  the  beginning  the  the  junior  year  at  a  four-year  institution.  At  that  time,  they  must  agree  to  serve  as  a  commissioned  officer  for  a  period  of  three  years  on  active  duty  or  six  years  in  the  Army  Reserve  or  National  Guard.  A  monthly  subsistence  allowance  is  paid  to  contracted  students  during  the  last  two  years  of  ROTC. 

The  instruction  program  compliments  the  academic  schedule  of  the  university  and  is  taught  by  professional  career  officers  and  non-commissioned  officers  from  the  Regular  Army,  Army  Reserve  or  National  Guard.  Students  specialize  in  the  major  field  of  their  choice  and  graduate  with  the  ability  to  function  as  a  junior  executive.  The  Army  ROTC  studies  are  designed  to  teach  principles  and  techniques  of  leadership  and  management  in  preparation  for  service  as  an  army  officer  and  civic  leader. 


 
SMP Program
A  program  allowing  for  simultaneous  membership  in  National  Guard  or  Army  Reserve  during  the  junior  and  senior  year  that  provides  additional  pay  (up  to  $400  per  month)  as  an  officer  trainees. 
 
Uniforms and Training Materials
Uniforms  and  training  materials  are  furnished  by  the  U.S.  Army. 
 
Army ROTC Scholarship Program
Full  tuition  assistance  is  available  on  a  competitive  basis.  College  students  enrolled  in  Army  ROTC  may  qualify  for  a  two  or  three  year  scholarship.  The  scholarship  provides  for  full  tuition,  fees,  a  textbook  allowance,  and  $150  per  month  for  the  period  of  the  scholarship. 
 
Extracurricular Activities
Army  ROTC  cadets  extend  academic  and  laboratory  associations  into  a  variety  of  extracurricular  activities.  Among  these  are  the  Ranger  Club,  Army  Color  Guard,  Pistol  Team,  and  an  annual  Military  Ball,  skiing,  rafting,  rappelling,  and  more. 
 
 
Course Descriptions

MS 101  (1:2:0)
 
MS 102  (1:1:2)
 
MS 104 Ranger Challenge (1:3:0)
Students are instucted in basic military/survival skills: field expedient bridging, 10K roadmarch, individual weapons familiarization, individual tactical movement, and physical readiness. Culminates in team competitions with other universities.
 
MS 115 Basic Course Physical Fitness (1:0:0)
Open to all students. Optional for students in MS 101 and 102; required in MS 201 and 202 if contracted. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.
 
MS 201  (2:0:0)
 
MS 202  (2:1:0)
 
MS 290 ROTC Leaders Training Course (6:0:0)
Introduction to military science for students having little or no military experience. Provides experiences in management, teaching, first aid, physical conditioning. Qualifies student for ROTC Advanced Course.
 
MS 301  (3:0:0)
 
MS 302  (3:0:0)
 
MS 315R  (1:1:1)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in MS 301, 302, 401, 402, and 493.
Emphasis on development of individual fitness program to develop the physical fitness requirements of an officer in the Army.
 
MS 380 ROTC Nurse Summer Training Program (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: ROTC Advanced Camp and One Clinical Nursing Course.
A 3 week/120 hour clinical leadership experience with an Army Nurse Corps preceptor at an Army hospital in the US or overseas after completion of ROTC Advance Camp.
 
MS 397 Military Science Practicum (6:0:0)
Prerequisite: MS 302
Culmination of MS 301 and 302. ROTC National Advance Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington. NOTE: This is required of all contracted students normally between the junior and senior year.
 
MS 401  (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: MS 302
 
MS 402  (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: MS 401
 
MS 497 Military Science Internship (6:0:0)
Prerequisite: Permission of Chair
 
MS 498 Military Science Internship (6:0:0)
Prerequisite: Permission of Chair
Provides senior students with the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned. Requires simultaneous membership in ROTC and Army Reserve/National Guard.