164 Memorial Hall, 372-2176
www.bgsu.edu/departments/airforce/
The Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program, offered by the Department of Aerospace Studies, provides college-level education to prepare interested men and women for commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. The program emphasizes the development of each student's sense of personal integrity, honor, individual responsibility and potential as a leader and a manager.
The AFROTC program consists of a General Military Course (GMC) offered to freshmen and sophomores, and a Professional Officer Course (POC) offered to selected juniors and seniors. Admission to the GMC is open to most U.S. citizens, male and female, over the age of 14. The student must be regularly enrolled in the University and registered for a minimum of 12 academic hours. The student spends two hours per week in AFROTC courses. A uniform and AFROTC textbooks are provided without cost while enrolled in the GMC. Enrollment of international students is governed by Air Force regulations.
Admission to the POC is on a competitive basis for those students who
successfully complete the GMC. Requirements for selection to the POC include
successful completion of the Air Force Officer's Qualifying Test (general knowledge
and aptitude), completion of a four-week summer field training camp and an Air Force
medical examination. The student must be of high moral character and demonstrate
outstanding leadership potential. The student
spends four hours per week in AFROTC. While enrolled in the POC students receive
$150
per academic month (tax-free) and free AFROTC uniforms. Enrollment of
international students is governed by Air Force regulations.
A two-year program is available to students who have two years remaining to complete either an undergraduate or graduate degree. In addition to meeting physical requirements for selection, the student must attend a six-week summer field training camp prior to admission to the two-year program.
Students enrolled in aerospace studies may substitute these courses for courses as prescribed by the individual colleges. AFROTC leadership training activities (leadership laboratory) are a part of each course and offer opportunities for practical leadership training and experience in a supervised environment. Certain selected students are eligible for two-, three- and four-year ROTC scholarships. Scholarships provide full college tuition, required fees, textbook allowance and pay the recipient $150 per academic month (tax-free).
The student who successfully completes the AFROTC program and graduates from the University is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and will be called to active duty. Commitment incurred is normally four years, however, students designated for pilot or navigator training will serve a longer time, based on the current AF requirements.
151 Memorial Hall, 372-2476
www.bgsu.edu/departments/mils/
Army ROTC at BGSU provides an opportunity for men and women to participate in management and leadership activities designed to enhance the student's academic pursuits. Upon successful completion of the Army ROTC program, graduates will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Active Army, the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard. All ROTC courses are fully accredited.
Both two- and four-year programs are offered at BGSU. The traditional four-year program consists of a basic and an advanced course. The basic course is completed by enrolling in a 100- or 200-level military science course each semester during the freshman and sophomore years. Freshman and sophomore classes focus on leadership development, management skills, survival skills and general knowledge of the Department of Defense. Special emphasis is placed on exciting hands-on activities such as rifle marksmanship, rappelling, tactical movement techniques and land navigation. These activities are encouraged, but optional.
Upon successful completion of the basic program, students become eligible to enroll in the advanced course provided they have demonstrated officer potential, met physical standards, passed a general aptitude test and been accepted for enrollment by the military science department. Once accepted into the advanced course, a military obligation is incurred and the student has the privilege of wearing the uniform. The advanced course is normally completed in the last two years at BGSU. In addition to one military science course each semester, it includes a five-week advanced camp, for which students are paid, during the summer after the junior year. All advanced course students receive a monthly allowance of $200 (tax-free). Textbooks and course materials for military science courses are free, as are uniforms.
The two-year program is a special option program designed for students who did not complete the two-year basic course. Students interested in the two-year program should contact the Department of Military Science.
All BGSU students (even those who have had no previous connection with ROTC) may compete for ROTC scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on demonstrated performance and leadership potential. These scholarships are designed to cover tuition. National level three- and four-year scholarship winners are also currently eligible for a University room scholarship. Additionally, students also receive $200 each month for living expenses and $450 a year for books and supplies. Limited programs are available to assist qualified students in graduate study.
Students who are not U.S. citizens must obtain permission from the military science department prior to enrolling in any ROTC course.
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