Military Science
Division of Social Sciences
Building 451
Telephone: (805) 893-3042
E-mail: milsci@mail.lsit.ucsb.edu
Website: www.milsci.ucsb.edu (will open in a new browser window)
Department Chair: Clarence J. Gomes
Contents:
Michael J. Salvo, B.A, Pennsylvania Lock Haven University, Captain, Field Artillery, Assistant Professor (economics)
Martin E. Stokes, M.A., Colorado State University, Lieutenant Colonel, Quartermaster, Professor (History)
The military science curriculum is a part of the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program that leads to a commission as a second lieutenant in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard. Enrollment is open to qualified men and women.
The Army ROTC program is divided into two parts: (1) two years of lower-division subjects, or Basic Course, during which the student incurs no military obligation; and (2) two years of upper-division work, or Advanced Course, for selected students. Students in the Basic Course must complete six lower-division military science courses before they can be considered for the Advanced Course. Freshmen and sophomores will be given priority in registering for lower-division military science courses.
Students who were unable to take the Basic Course may receive equivalent ROTC credit for these classes by attending a summer session at a designated Army installation. Attendees at off-campus summer sessions are given a travel allowance and are paid for their period of camp attendance.
Admission to the Advanced Course is limited to selected students who meet all academic and physical requirements. Enrollees must sign a contract with the U.S. Army agreeing to complete the course and to accept an officer’s commission, if one is offered. In return, students receive a tax-free stipend ranging from $350 to $500 per month for each school month they are enrolled in the program. In addition, students may be eligible to join the National Guard or Reserve and receive pay for attending one weekend meeting a month. In addition to $350-$500 per month stipend, cadets may compete for ROTC scholarships. The two, three, and four-year scholarships pay for tuition and fees or UCSB housing (up to the tuition cost), and an additional $900 for books, annually. Both the National Guard and the US Army Reserves will offer similar scholarship incentives.
Students selected for the Leader Development and Assessment Course attend a four-week camp after their junior year of Advanced ROTC. They are given a travel allowance and are paid for their period of camp attendance.
Students may not major in military science. ROTC students must work toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree offered by another university department. After completion of the Advanced Course and upon obtaining a degree, a student may be commissioned as a second lieutenant in one of the specialties of the U.S. Army. Graduates are eligible for either active duty or part-time duty with the Army Reserve or National Guard. The period of active duty is normally three years. Students accepting ROTC scholarships incur a four-year active duty obligation. ROTC students who wish to obtain advanced degrees may be granted delays in reporting for active duty. Students commissioned as second lieutenants may request to serve with the National Guard or Reserve following three to six months of active duty.
The department also offers a general military science curriculum designed to conform to the academic pattern of the UCSB campus. For the student who does not wish to make the military a career, military science courses and the ROTC program will provide general career preparation. The department’s lower-division curriculum provides valuable knowledge concerning the military history of the United States. Several lower-division courses can be used to satisfy the American History and Institutions, Writing, and Ethnicity requirements. The department’s upper-division curriculum gives students both theoretical and practical leadership and management skills. Military Science units will be given credit as electives towards UCSB unit requirements.
All department instructors can advise students on academic matters, the ROTC program, and financial aid. In addition, the ROTC enrollment counselor is available for discussion of special options such as the two-year program or the scholarship program. Several publications, including brochures and fact sheets, are available in the department office or on their website.
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Military Science Courses
Leadership laboratory required for all advanced ROTC students to provide the opportunities for leadership development through practical exercises emphasizing the duties and responsibilities of junior leaders.
1A. Introduction to Leadership I
(1) Staff
Prerequisite: freshman standing.
Leadership lab attendance is required for ROTC students.
Introduction to the organization, purpose, and functions of the U.S. Army. Provides the foundation in basic life skills to include fitness,interpersonal communication and ethical behavior using current Army models. Provide insight into the Army’s profession of arms and officer’s role within that profession.
1AB. Introduction to Leadership II
(1) Staff
Prerequisite: freshman standing.
Introduces students to the Army’s tactical concepts such as map reading, orienteering and general military operations. Provides foundation of tactical and leadership concepts that are required for subsequent courses. Focus on basic knowledge and skills for personal leadership competence in the Army. (W)
1C. Introduction to Leadership III
(1) Staff
Prerequisite: freshman standing.
Explores Army Leadership values, attributes, actions and skills required of Army officers. Introduces students to basic military tactics required of all Army soldiers. Continue foundation of tactical and leadership concepts that are reequired for subsequent courses. Continue to focus on basic leadership knowledge and skills. (S)
2AA. Foundations of Leadership I
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Leadership laboratory is required.
Explores leadership and leadership problems solving case study: A broad analysis of leadership with an emphasis on the modern leader. Familiarization with case study on decision making and the modern army leader. Course is designed to maximize student participation, inspire intellectual curiosity, teach critical “life skills”, and stimulate self-study.
2AB. Foundations of Leadership II
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Leadership laboratory is required.
Exploration of leadership and leadership problem solving techniques using a variety of instructional methodologies. Introduces complex land navigation techniques, operation orders and effective communication skills. Designed to maximize student participation, inspire intellectural curiosity, teach critical military skills and stimulate self-study.
2AC. Foundations of Leadership III
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Leadership laboratory is required.
Continued study of leadership techniques using a variety of instructional methodologies. Introduces students to contemporary military operating environment and advance time management techniques. Elaborates on other small unit techniques. Continues to maximize student participation, inspire intellectual curiosity, teach critical military skills.
2C. Basic Mountaineering
(1) Staff
Prerequisite: lower-division standing.
Basic rapelling and mountaineering skills with emphasis on equipment, techniques, knots, and site selection. Students apply these skills during a field trip.
6. Basic Military Science Field Study
(2) Gomes
Prerequisites: sophomore, juniors, senior standing; consent of instructor. Students must meet US Army Officer Enrollment Qualification and Documentation Requirements and have enough time remaining at UCSB to complete the ROTC Advance Course Requirements.
Students are encouraged to take Military Science 22 or Military Science 23 before attending Leadership Training Course.
Students attend the 28-day paid Leadership Training Course designed to develop leadership and officer potential for the U.S. Army and ultimately contracting into the Army’s ROTC advance course program. Training is intentionally stressful and designed to build individual confidence through the accomplishment of leadership opportunities.
10. Terrorism and Asymmetric Warfare
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: lower-division standing.
Examination of methods in which non-state actors carry out violence against states with emphasis on the motivation behind the acts and implications for modern forces on the strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
12. Women and Minorities in the Military
(3) Zenon
Prerequisite: consent of instructor to finalize registration.
The study of the historical contributions women and minorities have made to the U.S. military. Portrays the commitment, leadership traits, qualities, obstacles, and personal sacrifices minorities and women have made in defense of America. Includes a broad range of historical situations that demonstrate their experience in the U.S. Army.
21. Basic Self Defense
(.5) Staff
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 2 units.
Lecture, demonstration and practical application of assault prevention and self defense. The course emphasizes physical methods and live training techniques in the art of self defense and personal safety. Course is physical in nature but gender neutral.
22. Basic Military Physical Conditioning
(.5) Staff
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 units.
Basic physical conditioning using the United States Army physical training program. Emphasis on cardio-vascular system and upper body strength. Focus towards Army Officer Training Corps cadets, although not limited to this group.
23. Advanced Military Physical Conditioning
(.5) Staff
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 units.
Advanced United States Army fitness techniques for physical conditioning. Students learn how to conduct a physical conditioning program to ensure good health and fitness. Focus towards Army Officer Training Corps cadets, although not limited to this group.
24. Ranger Challenge Field Study
(.5-1) Gomes
Prerequisite: consent of department.
Must be physically able to negotiate all events for Ranger Challenge.
Ranger Challenge is the varsity sport of ROTC. It consists of eight mentally and physically demanding events where over twenty ROTC teams throughout California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada compete. Training occurs 4-5 days a week to include some weekends. (F)
25. Color Guard Field Study
(.5) Gomes
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 2 units.
The UCSB Color Guard is responsible for carrying our nation’s colors during parades, marches, home sporting events, graduations, and other highly visible events. The Color Guard trains on various Army drill and ceremony techniques, which are used to perform at all color guard functions. (F,W,S)
26. Bataan Memorial Death March Field Study
(.5-1) Gomes
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
The 26.2 mile Bataan memorial Death March honors a special group of WWII heroes who were responsible for the defense of Corregidor. This event is rigorous and demanding as the route traverses desert trails, washes and hills up to 5,300 feet elevation in New Mexico. (W)
27. American Military History and the Evolution of Western Warfare
(4) Gomes
Prerequisites: lower-division standing; consent of instructor.
Surveys American military history and the evolution of western warfare from early western civilizations through the end of the twentieth century. Course examines the strategies and tactics of warfare throughout this period and explores how social, economic and technological advances contributed to the distinct patterns of war that characterized the struggles over the past 300 years. Additionally, this course gives an appreciation of the U.S. military establishment in society and the evolution of the military profession. (F,W,S)
99. Independent Studies
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Selected research under the direction of a faculty member. (F,W,S)
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131. Tactical Leadership I
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of department.
Leadership labs and field training exercises are required for all students. Enrollment limited to advanced ROTC cadets.
Study of military leadership principles, responsibilities, and traits in a small unit, emphasizing adaptability and flexibility. Master technical skills in land Navigation, Troop Leading Producers, Tactical Orders, Battle Drills and Squad Tactics. Gain practical experience by planning and executing small unit military training events. (F)
132. Tactical Leadership II
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Military Science 131; junior standing.
Intermediate study of military leadership principles, responsibilities and traits in a small unit. Intermediate study of offensive and defensive operations and their applications. Students gain practical experience by planning and executing training events. Labs and field training required for all students. (W)
133. Applied Leadership
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Military Science 132; junior standing.
Introduction to leadership behavior, styles, peer leadership, stress management, motivating others, principles of war and applying rules of land warfare. Introduced to basic military situations in a non-conventional military operating environment. Leadership laboratory required for all ROTC students.
141. Developmental Leadership I
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Military Science 133; senior standing.
Students study the fundamentals of decision making, command and control problems, staff relationships, counseling,analyzing courses of action. Leadership laboratory required for all ROTC students. Students gain practical experience by planning and executing cadet training and social events. Labs required. (F)
142. Developmental Leadership II
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Military Science 141; senior standing.
Leadership laboratory required for all ROTC students.
Study complex military situations in a contemporary operating environmnet. Explores military professional ethics, military law, improper relationships, and ethics in that environmnet. Gain practical experience by planning and executing cadet training and social events. (W)
143. Adaptive Leadership
(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Military Science 142; senior standing.
Leadership laboratory required for all ROTC students.
Learn about small unit leadership dynamics between officers and noncommissioned officers and apply principles of war in a historical battle analysis setting. Learn about financial management, awards processing and installation support services. (S)
190. Advanced Military Science Field Study
(4) Gomes
Prerequisites: upper-division standing. Students must have had successfully completed Military Science 131, 132, and 133, and three quarters of Military Science 23 prior to attending this course. Students must meet US Army Officer contracted Qualification and Documentation Requirements.
Students attend the 33-day paid Leadership Development Advanced Course designed to further develop and evaluate leadership and officer potential. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and Physically, and will test intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. (S)
199. Independent Studies in Military Science
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completIon of two upper-division courses in military science; open only to ROTC advanced course students approved by the chair.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
Independent studies with the professor. To permit study on a subject agreed by the student and professor, not covered by regular course
offerings. (F,W,S)
