UNC ARMY ROTC

I year (MSI):
This year serves as the cadets’ first introduction to the Army. Topics covered include military customs and courtesy, military history, basic first aid, basic rifle marksmanship, basic hand gr***de use, land navigation, rappelling, fundamentals of leadership, map orienteering, field training, and drill and ceremony. Military Science II year (MSII):
The second year is an expansion of the topics taught in the first year of the program. Cadets are introduced to tactics, troop leading procedures, basics of operations orders, and ethics. Advanced Course
Military Science III year (MSIII):
The third year marks the beginning of the Advanced Course. This is where most cadets must contract with the Army to continue in the program. Cadets may be eligible for the Advanced Course if the following criteria are met:
-The cadet has prior military service OR
-The cadet has completed the first two years of the program OR
-The cadet has graduated the Leaders Training Course at Ft. Knox, KY AND
-The cadet has completed 54 credits (at least 60 preferred) of college coursework. The course sequence in this year is mainly focused on the application of leadership and small-unit tactics. Cadets are assigned rotating leadership positions within the School Battalion and are evaluated on their performance and leadership abilities while in those positions. Third-year cadets practice briefing operations orders, executing small-unit tactics, leading and participating in physical training, and preparing for successful performance at the four week Leader Development and Assessment Course during the summer following the third year. Under current regulations, attendance at the course is mandatory (in the past, Ranger School was offered as an alternative to select cadets).