The Department of Military Science and Leadership for the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) was established to prepare, select and commission students to serve as officers in the Regular, Reserve and National Guard components in the United States Army. The curriculum is designed to develop students’ leadership potential as well as improve students' planning, organizational and conceptual skills. Army ROTC training is divided into two phases: the first two years constitute the Basic Course; which focuses on followership and basic soldier skills. The Advanced Course focuses on leadership evaluated positions and staff operations. During these years physical training and conditioning encompasses this training.

Army ROTC has opened an extensive branch at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus. SPC students interested in enrolling into Army ROTC will no longer have to commute to the University of South Florida, Tampa Campus. USF St. Petersburg now hosts an extension Army program for USF St. Pete, Eckerd, Clearwater Christian and SPC students. Army ROTC is a cross enrolled elective at SPC that students can take along with their required degree coursework. Additionally, the Department of Military Science and Leadership offers various scholarship programs; one, two, three and four year scholarships which pay for tuition and books or room and board. Enrolled cadets can also enter into the Army Simultaneous Membership Program contract for those students already enlisted in the Army Reserve or National Guard. These scholarships and programs all lead to a commission as a Second Lieutenant (Army Officer) in the United States Army. For more information on cross enrollment and scholarship application, call (727) 873-4730 or visit www.stpt.usf.edu or armyrotc.com/edu/univsouthfl/index.htm.

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) is offered as either a two- or four-year program. A student who completes the Air Force ROTC program will receive an Air Force commission as a second lieutenant and is guaranteed a position in the active Air Force. AFROTC 4-, 3- and 2-year scholarships are available for eligible applicants. These scholarships pay all tuition, fees and books and a monthly tax-free stipend.

Visit the Army ROTC web sites for:     USF St. Pete campus -  http://www.stpt.usf.edu/ROTC/     USF Tampa campus - http://web.usf.edu/~usfarotc     Scholarship application - http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp Visit the USF Air Force ROTC web site at http://web.usf.edu/%7Eairforce/

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