General Information | The Program | Courses | PDF File The Military Science Department offers hands-on training in management and leadership. The program stresses the following Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. The program also stresses leadership dimensions as taught in the classes. Also stressed are current events, national and international politics, military affairs, ethics training, and human relations with emphasis on eliminating racial and gender discrimination. Management and leadership are taught using the U.S. Army as a model. Military skills (such as drill and ceremonies, map reading, and squad tactics) are taught to the extent necessary to create an environment where students can enter leadership positions and apply theories taught in the classroom. Students learn by doing. The program assists students in all academic fields to prepare for positions of leadership in military or civilian careers. The department offers two program tracks: (1) a purely academic track; (2) a pre-commissioning track for those desiring a commission in the U.S. Army. The academic track entails no obligation to the military and is open to all students. Students pursuing the academic track do not wear a uniform or otherwise participate in extra-curricular activities designed as part of the pre-commissioning process. Activities for all students include the Ranger Club (a club designed for adventure activities such as rappelling, white-water rafting, orienteering, and patrolling) and intramural sports teams.
Students who desire a commission in the U.S. Army participate in both the academic portion of the program and in the leadership laboratories and extra-curricular activities designed to enhance their leadership and technical skills. They wear uniforms to leadership laboratories and selected classes and become ROTC cadets. Students may be cadets in the lower division courses without incurring a military obligation. Students participating in the upper division Students are enrolled in Military Science under one of two programs. Four-Year ProgramThere is no military obligation associated with attendance in lower division courses. Students are enrolled in the basic course (lower division) for the first two years on a voluntary basis. Admission to the advanced course (upper division) is by application from second-year lower division students who meet the academic, physical, and military aptitude requirements. Qualified veterans can enter the advanced course immediately because of their military service experience, upon approval by the Department Chairperson. Juniors receive $450 subsistence per month, and Seniors $500 per month, after executing a contract agreeing to complete the courses. During the course, all Military Science text books, uniforms and equipment are provided without cost. Students are given leadership development experience at Leader Development and Assessment Course (Operation Warrior Forge) between their third and fourth years of the course. Emphasis is on individual participation, leadership development and the capability to function effectively in positions of significant responsibility. Two-Year ProgramThe two-year program is for students, including graduate students, who have not attended lower division Military Science classes. In lieu of lower division courses an applicant attends a six-week summer program, Leaders Training Course (LTC) which is voluntary and carries no military obligation. Applicants are paid and transportation costs covered. Applications are accepted at anytime prior to the student's junior year; graduate students are also accepted. All other provisions explained above for the upper division course apply to the two-year program. The U.S. Army offers four-, three-, and two-year Active Duty scholarships, two-year Reserve Forces Duty, and two-year Dedicated National Guard scholarships to students planning to attend or attending UC Davis. The U.S. Army ROTC scholarship package pays tuition and educational fees. Also included in all scholarships is a flat rate of $900 per year for textbooks. The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps four-year Active Duty merit scholarships are awarded to qualified high school seniors in a national competition each year. There are three cycles available for submission of the four-year scholarship application. As high school seniors, students compete for the Regular Cycle scholarship by submitting their complete application. Interested applicants should apply at http://www.monroe.army.mil or contact UC Davis, Department of Military Science at (530) 752-7682. The three-year Active Duty and two-year Reserve Forces Duty scholarships are awarded to college students who are already attending UC Davis or transferring from a junior college to UC Davis. Students apply for and are awarded these Army scholarships through the Military Science Department. During the course of the school year, two hours per week are spent conducting practical exercises. Classes emphasize adventure activities including offense, defense and patrolling techniques, weapons familiarization, rappelling, rope bridging, obstacle courses, leadership reaction course, and land navigation. All cadets are required to attend leadership laboratories for practical leadership experience and to prepare for attendance at Warrior Forge, held at Fort Lewis, Washington. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture requires the completion of 180 units. Military Science courses are counted in the unit allowance for electives. College of Engineering. Military Science units are acceptable toward the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree to the extent of the unrestricted elective units available in the curriculum being followed. College of Letters and Science. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires the completion of 180 units. Military Science courses are counted in the allowance for electives. School of Veterinary Medicine. The number of Military Science units acceptable toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine is on an individual program basis approved by the Dean of the School. Graduates with the D.V.M. degree may apply for direct commission in the United States Army Veterinary Corps. The Air Force Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program providing training in leadership, management, communications and military proficiency on college and university campuses. It also provides an opportunity to obtain a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and enter the active duty forces after you complete a bachelor’s or a graduate degree. The skills you acquire will become valuable assets for any subsequent career you choose. The program is normally four years long, but a flexible design allows students to complete the curriculum in as little as two years. Undergraduate scholarships are available, but are not necessary for participation. Until you accept a scholarship or enter your junior year of the program, you have no obligation to join the Air Force. There are no costs for AFROTC uniforms, books, or classes. UC Davis students have the option of taking the Air Force program on the UC Berkeley or CSU Sacramento campus. QualificationsFreshmen/Sophomore applicants must:
Additionally, Juniors/Seniors/Scholarship recipients must:
ScholarshipsOpportunities for four-year and three-year undergraduate scholarships are better than ever. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, books and required fees at the University of California and are available for eligible high school seniors. It also includes $150 monthly stipend during the school year. If you are a junior or senior in high school and plan on attending a college or university in Northern California, you can write, call or visit the local AFROTC detachments for a scholarship application. Applications are also available from local Air Force recruiters or your high school guidance counselors. All scholarships are merit-based and consider a variety of factors: cumulative GPA, class standing, SAT/ACT scores, academic awards/achievements, leadership ability, athletic involvement, extracurricular activities, community service and letters of recommendation. All scholarship recipients must graduate and be commissioned before their 27th birthday (may be waived for prior military personnel). A personal interview with an Air Force officer is also part of the application process. Prior to activating a scholarship, students must meet AFROTC medical and physical fitness standards. All scholarships must be used at an accredited college or university that offers AFROTC on campus or through cross-registration. The program is available at more than 700 universities and colleges nationwide. If you are already in college, contact our office directly and apply for enrollment into AFROTC as a cadet. Three- and two-year full tuition scholarships are available for all academic majors, especially scientific and technical majors such as engineering, atmospheric science, math, computer science, and physics. GPA Scholarship requirements for nontechnical majors are slightly higher. Applicants are primarily evaluated on their leadership ability and academic performance. Scholarship boards meet throughout the year for scientific and technical majors and in July for all academic majors. Scholarships also include a $150 monthly stipend throughout the school year, required books and fees. Other loans and grants may be used towards room and board costs. Challenging CareersAll commissioned officers enter the Air Force as second lieutenants for a 4-year active duty service commitment. Pilots and navigators serve longer commitments, based on training requirements. Once on active duty, you’ll be given instant responsibility in one of 32 primary career fields. Opportunities to fly are better than ever. Whether you are piloting the F-22 fighter, supervising 150 aircraft maintainers on the flightline, or caring for sick personnel in the emergency room, you will be rewarded knowing that you are making a difference. AFROTC Detachment 85 To receive hands-on leadership and management practice, freshmen and sophomores take a one-hour academic course and a two-hour Leadership Laboratory each week; juniors and seniors take a three-hour course plus the lab. All units can be used as elective credit towards graduation. See the Military Sciences course listings in the UC Berkeley catalog. Classes are held during the fall and spring semesters and the curriculum includes the history of airpower, leadership and management topics, communication skills, and national security issues. Between the sophomore and junior years, cadets compete to attend a four- or six-week field training program at a designated Air Force base. This competitive program consists of physical conditioning, outdoor survival training, career and aircraft orientations and an evaluation of leadership potential. Additional optional training opportunities are available during the summer months and include the Royal Air Force Exchange Program, Pentagon Internships, Jump School and Glider Training at the Air Force Academy, and summer job shadowing. Students are also encouraged to participate in optional orientation flights, base visits, and community service projects throughout the school year.
California State University Sacramento The CSUS Department of Aerospace Studies offers two-, three-, or four-year programs leading to a commission in the U.S. Air Force. About 30 percent of the corps commute to CSUS from UC Davis. All course work (12 or 16 semester units) is completed on the CSUS campus. Drills and courses are normally offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Field training is conducted at an active Air Force base during part of the summer, normally between the student’s sophomore and junior years. Upon completion of the program (integrated with UC Davis’ quarter system) and all requirements for a bachelor’s degree, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air Force and serve a minimum of four years on active duty. Graduates who are qualified and are selected may enter pilot or navigator training after graduation, or serve in a specialty consistent with their academic major, individual goals, and existing Air Force needs. Graduates may request a delay of entry to active duty to continue their education or may apply for Air Force sponsored graduate study to begin immediately upon entry to active duty. Due to firm scheduling requirements for the AFROTC program, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisers in planning their academic program. AFROTC offers 3-year and 2-year scholarships to qualified students. Applications are accepted in any academic discipline. Express scholarships are currently available for qualified students majoring in electrical engineering and meteorology. Express scholarships pay up to $15,000 annually in tuition and fees, $480 per year in textbooks, and $150 per month stipend. Applications should normally be no later than the first quarter of a student’s sophomore year. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students may also apply under certain conditions. Contact the Unit Admissions Officer in the Aerospace Studies Department at CSUS (916) 278-7315 for information.
Department of Naval Science UC Davis students may participate in the Navy and Marine Corps ROTC program at UC Berkeley. The program is 4 years long and includes courses and weekly professional development laboratories (drill) at UC Berkeley. Students normally compete for national scholarships as high school seniors, although interested students may enroll as freshmen or sophomores and compete for scholarships based on successful participation in the program. A student who satisfactorily completes an ROTC program and is awarded a degree from UC Davis receives an active duty commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps or an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Navy option students take the following courses: In lieu of NS401, NS10, NS12A and NS12B, Marine Corps students participate in Marine Seminars and complete MA154, History of Littoral Warfare and MA20, Evolution of Warfare (or a designated equivalent). Scholarship students are required to complete a number of other courses at Davis, including one year each of calculus, physics, and English, and one quarter each of computer science, and military history or national security policy. Interested students should contact the Department of Naval Science at UC Berkeley at the address above to obtain information and apply. |
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