The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the top leadership programs in the nation and is the U.S. Army's primary officer training program. Army ROTC students can complete all the requirements of Army officer training while simultaneously attending college and earning a degree.
Evangel’s ROTC has partnered with Missouri State University and neighboring universities to enable EU students to participate in the Bear Battalion housed at MSU and pursue an Army officer commission.
Upon completion of all cadet requirements, the student’s chosen major, the military science minor, and commissioning requirements, ROTC students can earn the rank of Second Lieutenant and the distinction of being a leader. Upon graduation from college, students can commission into the active U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard.
Focuses on Army organization, customs and courtesies, leadership and basic pistol and rifle marksmanship. Students will get the opportunity to handle, learn the maintenance and proper way to fire, both civilian and U.S. Army small arms weapons as well as spend one-two weeks learning Army rappelling techniques.
Fewer than 50 semester hours or permission of the professor.
Builds on the foundational skills and techniques taught in MILS 101; military map reading and land navigation, pistol marksmanship, rappelling and additional leadership skills.
Fewer than 50 semester hours or permission of the professor.
Introduces development of an individual fitness program and acquisition of the skills necessary to lead group fitness training. May be repeated for a total of 3 hrs.
Permission of the professor.
Designed for students who desire accelerated instruction on rifle marksmanship, rappelling, communications, map reading (to include the compass), patrolling and tactics. The student will be required to attend a laboratory on Thursdays if a contracted cadet. Students who are contracted are required to meet Army appearance standards.
Permission of the professor.
Designed for the military science students who desire accelerated instruction on rifle marksmanship, communications, map reading (to include the compass), and patrolling. The student will be required to wear a military uniform and meet Army appearance standards.
Permission of the professor.
A 6-week course conducted at Fort Knox, KY. The training is rugged and intensive with emphasis placed on leadership application, practical work and physical conditioning. Training will be conducted six days a week out-of-doors and requires active participation by all students. Enrolled students receive compensation for travel, lodging and food.
Permission of the professor.
Introduces small unit tactics; principles of military leadership, to include theory, responsibilities, techniques, and practice; branches of the U.S. Army, oral presentation techniques and practice. One field trip is required. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Permission of the professor.
Continues Small unit tactics; applied military leadership (builds on knowledge gained in MILS 301 with special emphasis on the junior leader’s duties and responsibilities. Two field trips are required. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Permission of the professor.
A prerequisite to receive a commission in the U.S. Army through R.O.T.C. and for MILS 411 and MILS 412. The 5-week course is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. The instruction, training and evaluation focuses on the professional development issues required to become an Army Officer. The primary focus is on evaluating the student’s leadership potential through this mentally and physically demanding camp. The training and evaluation is conducted seven days a week for five weeks and requires active participation by all students. The student is placed in leadership positions which require him/her to lead up to 120 fellow students for extended periods of time. Enrolled students receive compensation for travel, lodging and food.
Explores ethics and professionalism of the military officer; Army command staff functions; oral presentation techniques and practice; military leadership at junior officer level; world change and military obligations. One field trip is required. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Permission of the professor.
Explores the military justice system, army supply and logistics procedures and responsibilities, officer management system, obligations and responsibilities of a military officer, and military leadership at the junior officer level. Two required field trips. May not be taken as pass/not pass.
Permission of the professor.
Planned readings and research on subjects in or related to Military Science. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Permission of the professor.
