General Information
Georgia College & State University participates in a partnership program with Georgia Military College that permits students to take military science courses. Military science courses conform to the subject requirements of the Senior Division Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program established by the Department of the Army. The mission of the ROTC program is to attract, motivate, and prepare selected students to receive a commission in the United States Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserves. In addition to providing courses required to earn a commission through the ROTC program, military science instruction and associated activities have the aim for all students of developing leadership and managerial potential, providing an understanding of the requirements and organization for national security, and instilling a strong sense of personal integrity and individual responsibility. Additional information may be obtained by calling (478) 387-4931.
Course Structure
Military science courses are grouped into basic course ROTC subjects and advanced course ROTC subjects. The basic course is comprised of MSCI I (Military Science I) and MSCI II courses in the 1000 and 2000 series. The advanced courses (MSCI III and MSCI IV) consist of 3000 and 4000 series courses. There is no military services obligation for basic course non-scholarship students.
Leadership laboratory periods, an integral part of military science instruction in addition to the classroom work, will be held for special training and applied leadership experience. Occasional ceremonies highlight the presentation of awards or the honoring of a distinguished guest.
Basic Course
The basic course is designed to provide the student a basic level of military education emphasizing leadership and the understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of military art and science. This basic foundation aids the development of leadership potential of the individual student and serves to qualify him or her for the advanced course.
Advanced Course
The objective of the advanced course is to prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army. This goal is accomplished by providing qualified students with knowledge and experience in leadership, management, and tactics, and by developing self-reliance through experience and practical application. Cadets have to successfully complete the Advance Course to be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant.
Advanced Placement
The professor of military science may grant direct advanced course attendance to any qualified student. Qualification is contingent upon demonstrated prior military experience attained by veterans. Such experience includes the following: (1) Three years of High School Junior ROTC (2) Prior Service (3) National Guard or Reservists who have completed their basic training; or (4) attendance at the Army’s ROTC Basic Camp (Leaders' Training Course).
ROTC Basic Camp (Leader's Training Course)
This camp is held at Ft. Knox, KY and is available to college students during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. The purpose of the camp is to qualify students who might not otherwise qualify for the advanced course. Travel to and from the camp, uniforms, housing and meals are furnished by the Army. Additionally, the student will earn approximately $750. While at camp, students have the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships. Students must have a 2.0 grade point average and a minimum of 54 semester hours of academic work to attend. There is no military services obligation for attending the ROTC Basic Camp.
ROTC Advanced Camp (Leadership Development and Accessions Course)
All advanced course students attend the ROTC advanced camp at Fort Lewis, WA. This camp is conducted for 33 days during the summer and is usually attended between the junior and senior years. Each student is furnished transportation to and from camp, uniforms, meals and housing, and is paid at one-half the pay of a second lieutenant.
Optional Advanced Training
During the summer periods additional training is offered to qualified students on a competitive basis. Optional training includes basic parachute instruction, (Airborne School) air assault instruction, and cadet troop leadership training. In each instance, instruction, meals, housing and travel are offered at no expense to the student.
Scholarships
On-campus scholarships are available to students who attend or transfer to Georgia College & State University. Prior enrollment in ROTC is not required. Freshmen with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, an SAT score of 920 or higher, or an ACT of 19 or higher are eligible to apply for a three-year Active Duty (AD) Army Scholarship. Sophomores with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a two-year AD Army Scholarship. No scholastic test scores are required for two-year scholarship applicants.
Subsistence Allowance
All students enrolled in the advanced course under ROTC contract are paid a monthly subsistence ten months each year. The allowance is up to $5,000 per year, based on Military Science Level.