ROTC
Belmont students may take and receive credit for Army ROTC through Vanderbilt University. In addition, Belmont students can elect to minor in military science through the Army ROTC programs at Vanderbilt University. Army ROTC cadets are not required to take additional courses at Belmont. Students may receive the minor after earning 18 credit hours. Belmont students may elect to use the ROTC hours as elective credits rather than a minor.
Belmont students may declare a minor in Military Science by notifying the Office of the Registrar or their academic advisor plus taking the following six hours at Belmont:
3 additional hours in the student's major
3 additional hours from the School of Humanities (strongly recommended: PHI 151-Logic).
Students who participate in the Army ROTC program under the provisions of cross-town agreements receive all benefits, privileges, and compete for scholarships on the same basis as full-time students enrolled at Vanderbilt University.
Army Officer Education (ARMY ROTC)
Students looking for leadership training, financial assistance, and great career opportunities should look into the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). While the goal of Army ROTC is to commission officers into the United States Army, the program also teaches personal ethics, self-discipline, practical management, and other leadership skills necessary for a successful career in any field. Although the university does not have an Army ROTC unit, Belmont students are eligible to cross-enroll with Vanderbilt University and participate in their ROTC program. While participating in ROTC, students enroll in Military Science classes that teach them the basics about the military as well as valuable leadership skills. Aside from the classes, participants also partake in exciting training exercises consisting of weekly two-hour leadership laboratories that teach cadets military skills and semi-annual weekend training exercises that test these acquired skills. An excellent physical fitness program also keeps the cadets in shape while only taking up about 3 hours per week.
Cadets also attend an Advanced Camp in the summer between their junior and senior years. The Advanced Camp, located in Ft. Lewis, Washington, is a five-week event that gathers cadets from all of the universities in the nation where they are evaluated on their military proficiency and leadership potential. Students who enter the program after their sophomore year attend Basic Camp. This five-week course, located in Ft. Knox, Kentucky teaches them all of the skills that they would have learned in their first two years in ROTC. Cadets can also qualify for summer specialty training courses, such as Airborne School or Air Assault School.
Financial Assistance for Army ROTC
Students compete annually for 4-, 3-, 2-year scholarships. Army ROTC scholarships cover full tuition and fees and also provide a $450 book allowance. All scholarship winners, as well as all junior and senior cadets, receive a $200 per school month tax-free stipend. Additional opportunities to earn while learning exists for qualified volunteers who serve in the Tennessee National Guard and Army Reserve.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training (AFROTC)
Students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Detachment 790 on the campus of Tennessee State University. AFROTC provides pre-commissioning training to college students (male and female) who desire to serve as oficers in the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
High school students may also apply for the AFROTC College Scholarship Program online at www.AFROTC.com. The application deadline is typically 1 December of your senior year. Detailed eligibility requirements are available on the AFROTC.com website.
We require cadets to attend AFROTC classes, in uniform, one day per week. One summer, typically between the sophomore and junior year, cadets must attend a four-week military training session. The combination of USAF military education, training, and college-level curriculum gives cadets a broad-based knowledge of management, leadership, and technical skills.
Although the USAF will accept students from any accredited academic major, there is a critical need for engineers (all disciplines) and meteorologists. Upon graduation, cadets will earn USAF commissions, as Second Lieutenants, and must serve a minimum of four years on active duty.
For more information, visit www.AFROTC.com or telephone the Det790 Unit Admissions Officer at 615-963-5931. Also visit the Det 790 website at www.tnstate.edu/rotc.
