"THE ALL FOR ONE BATTALION"
Academics
Army ROTC is an elective at Xavier University. You will attend your ROTC classes alongside the classes in the major that you choose. Academics are the most important part of ROTC. Below is the list of ROTC classes that you will take at Xavier. In addition to the classes you will particiapte in Army Physical Fitness Training 3 days a week. In the summer between your junior and senior year you will also attend the Leadership, Development and Assessent Course at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Course Structure
Freshman Year
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These courses focus on developing individual skills and confidence building which form the basis of leadership. These courses cover topics such as rappelling, marksmanship, first aid, and other fundamental skills. These courses are open to non-ROTC students without military obligation. |
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Course |
Semester Hours | ||
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MILS 101 |
1 | ||
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MILS 102 |
1 | ||
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MILS 103 |
1 | ||
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MILS 104 |
1 | ||
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Total |
4 | ||
Sophomore Year
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These courses focus on developing basic supervisory skills. These courses cover the same topics as the 100 level courses but in greater depth. These courses are open to non-ROTC students without military obligation. |
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Course |
Semester Hours | ||
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MILS 201 |
3 | ||
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MILS 202 |
1 | ||
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MILS 203 |
3 | ||
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MILS 204 |
1 | ||
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Total |
8 | ||
Junior Year
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These courses focus on small unit leadership and are open only to students contracted for commissioning. These courses will prepare a student for attendance at Advanced Camp. |
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Course |
Semester Hours | ||
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MILS 301 |
3 | ||
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MILS 302 |
1 | ||
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MILS 303 |
3 | ||
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MILS 304 |
1 | ||
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Total |
8 | ||
Senior Year
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These courses focus on planning, organizing and conducting small unit operations and are open only to students contracted for commissioning. These courses will prepare a student for commissioning and the Officer Basic Course. |
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Course |
Semester Hours | ||
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MILS 401 |
3 | ||
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MILS 402 |
1 | ||
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MILS 403 |
3 | ||
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MILS 404 |
1 | ||
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Total |
8 | ||