ROTC (Cooperative Program with the University of Utah)

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Programs

Westminster offers students an opportunity to participate in the ROTC programs of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy through cooperative programs at the University of Utah.

ROTC programs offered through Westminster University correspond to those listed in the University of Utah’s General Catalog. Students are advised to contact Westminster’s Director of Veteran and Military Services or personnel associated with the appropriate military program at the University of Utah for detailed information.

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U.S. Air Force ROTC (AIRF)

Department Office: Naval Science Building, Room 205, 110 South 1452 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Department Chair: Lt.Col. Trek Potter

The Department of Aerospace Studies offers four-year and three-year programs through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). These provide matriculated men and women an opportunity to earn a commission as officers in the United States Air Force in conjunction with completing baccalaureate degree requirements in academic fields of the student's choice.

AFROTC is a military training program that offers academic preparation in interdisciplinary areas including communication skills, Air Force history, leadership and management principles and practices, decision-making theory and policy formulation, ethics and values, socialization process within the armed services, national and international relations, national defense structure, national security policy, and military law. In addition to their traditional college courses, AFROTC cadets are required to be enrolled in two Aerospace Study (AS) courses every semester.

Entry into the academic Aerospace Study (AS) courses during the first two years of AFROTC is open to all students and does not require a military obligation (unless on an AFROTC scholarship). Entry into the Leadership Laboratory AS courses during the final two years is selective and is normally initiated during the student's sophomore year. Students may qualify to be commissioned in any of more than 60 technical and nontechnical officer career areas or as flight officers (pilots or navigators). For complete information concerning the Air Force ROTC Program, prospective students should contact: Department of Aerospace Studies, University of Utah at 801.581.6236.

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U.S. Army ROTC (ARMY)

Department Office: University of Utah, 255 Ft. Douglas Blvd #638, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113
Department Chair: LTC Andrew Brown www.milsci.utah.edu

Assistant Professor of Military Science, CPT Matthew Lehman; matthew.lehman@milsci.utah.edu

The Military Science Department (Army ROTC) offers a leadership program for college men and women to earn commissions as second lieutenants in the United States Army (Active, Reserve, or National Guard). Two- and four-year programs are available. All courses receive academic credit toward graduation. Instructors, textbooks, uniforms, and equipment are provided by the Department of the Army without cost to the student.

The Basic Course provides instruction in basic leadership and hands-on military adventure training such as rappelling, survival instruction, skiing, land navigation, and rifle marksmanship. There is no military obligation for students taking the Basic Course. Students normally take this program during their freshman and sophomore years.

The Advanced Course provides extensive instruction in leadership development, military organization, management, tactics, and administration. Students may have the opportunity to attend specialty training such as Airborne or Air Assault School. This program is normally taken during the final two years of college.

Financial aid/scholarships are available from the Department of Military Science. For further information, contact the enrollment advisor at 801.581.1855.

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U.S. Navy ROTC (NAVY)

Department Office: Naval Science Building, Room 100, 110 South 1452 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Department Chair: CAPT. Brent A. Trickel

The major goals of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ROTC Program are:

1. To help educate midshipmen in a major field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps leading to a baccalaureate degree.
2. To provide midshipmen with fundamental concepts and principles of naval science and with the professional naval knowledge necessary to establish a sound basis for future growth as a Naval or Marine Corps officer.
3. To prepare midshipmen for service with the highest sense of honor and integrity as commissioned officers; to cultivate the essential elements of military leadership; and to foster the growth of a strong sense of loyalty and dedication to the service and to the nation.
4. To prepare midshipmen to continue their education in a field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps later in their careers.

5. To instill the values of civilian higher education into the naval service by utilizing the expertise of civilian faculty instruction.

For complete information concerning the Naval ROTC Program, prospective students should contact Lisa Huff-Rottman at 801.581.6723.

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Military Leadership Minor

Program Goals

• Develop knowledge of military science appropriate to each branch of service
• Apply leadership concepts to plan, communicate, and implement training, motivate personnel, and direct military operations
• Think critically to understand and solve problems ethically and effectively
• Understand global, historical, and social contexts for military leadership

Objectives

The military leadership minor integrates ROTC courses for each branch of service (Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps) with a range of electives to help future military officers develop their skills as ethical leaders who understand the historical and social contexts in which US military forces operate. The minor is designed to help ROTC cadets enrich their military training through Westminster’s focus on liberal and professional education.

Program Requirements

ROTC cadets completing a Military Leadership minor select an option specific to their branch of service. Each option involves 12-14 credits of ROTC courses and 8-10 credits of electives chosen from a range of business, history, philosophy, political science, public health, or psychology courses.

Students must meet the university-wide graduation requirements in addition to those for the Military Leadership minor:

• 124 total hours
• 30 upper division hours
• WCore or Honors College requirements