Military Science Department
ROTC- Reserve Officer Training Corps
Course Descriptions
ROTC1 I A & I B F (Year Long)
Course Number: 95012X0A Fall Semester- I A
Course Number: 95012X0B Spring Semester - I B
Prerequisite: Must pass MS I A to continue in MS I B
First year cadets will be introduced to leadership and citizenship. The course of study will include citizenship in action, leadership theory and application, foundations for success, cadet challenge, service learning, administration, testing, inspections, and state & JROTC elective hours. Total course study hours are 180.
Length of Course: 1 unit each semester
Recommended for Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
ROTC2 II A & II B F (Year Long)
Course Number: 95022X0A Fall Semester - II A
Course Number: 95022X0B Spring Semester - II B
Prerequisite: Must pass MS I B to continue to MS II A, and MS II A to continue to MS II B.
Second year JROTC includes a more advanced, in-depth study of MS I subjects and the following: wellness, fitness, first aid, geography, map skills & environmental awareness, leadership application, cadet challenge, service learning, administration, testing, inspections, state & JROTC elective hours. Total course study hours are 180.
Length of Course: 1 unit each semester
Recommended for Grades: 10, 11, 12
ROTC3 III A & III B F (Year Long)
Course Number: 95032X0A Fall Semester - III A
Course Number: 95032X0B Spring Semester - III B
Prerequisite: Must pass MS II B to continue to MS III A and MS III A to continue to MS III B
The third year of Military Science includes advanced studies and practical application in the academic subjects begun in MS I & II. Cadets will continue to study in the following: citizenship in action, leadership theory & application, foundations for success, citizenship in American history & government, cadet challenge, service learning, administration/testing/ inspections, state & JROTC elective hours. Total course study hours are 180.
Six to eight hours of college credit can be earned during the MS III B curriculum.
Length of Course: 1 unit each semester
Recommended for Grades: 11-12
ROTC4 IV A & IV B F (Year Long)
Course Number: 95042X0A Fall Semester - IV A
Course Number: 95042X0B Spring Semester - IV B
Prerequisite: Must pass MS III B to continue to MS IV A and MS IV A to continue to MS IV B
The fourth year of Military Science consists of individual studies, seminar leadership and management, and practical application of all academic and leadership subjects studied in MS I, MS II, and MS III. Specific classes include citizenship in action, leadership theory & application, cadet challenge, service learning, administration/ testing/inspections, additional required teaching & leadership hours, state & JROTC elective hours. Total course study hours are 180.
Length of Course: 1 unit each semester
Recommended for Grade: 12
ROTC III A Honors F (Year Long Courses)
Course Number: 95035X0A
ROTC III B Honors
Course Number: 95035X0B
ROTC IV A Honors
Course Number: 95045X0A
ROTC IV B Honors
Course Number: 95045X0B
Prerequisites: Personal interviews, assignment to a cadet leadership/staff position, and achievement of at least a “B” in MS II or MS III.
The Honors MS III & IV JROTC programs are highly structured with a chain-of- command composed and operated by student cadet leaders. These cadet leaders would have from 5 to 80 subordinate cadets under their leadership. The leaders hold key leadership positions with direct responsibility for classroom instruction plus additional responsibilities. These duties include instruction of basic cadet skills, cadet classroom demeanor, mentorship of subordinate cadets, performance evaluations, periodic subordinate formal counseling, maintenance of subordinate cadet JROTC personal and clothing records, JROTC programlogistical requirements, JROTC program public relations,and leading JROTC extracurricular activities such as Drill Team, Rifle Team, and Color Guard. Each semester is a total of 180 study hours.
Length of course: 1 unit per semester
Recommended for Grades: 11-12