Senior Independent Military St

Catalog description

An independent military studies course only available to completion cadets who have completed both MS 401 and MS 402 or, on a highly selective, case-by-case basis, senior (MS IV) cadets during their last semester of ROTC may apply for approval of independent studies in substitution of MS 402. The course is designed for students to pursue ROTC Command-approved internship or work-study opportunities during their final academic semester in conjunction with fulfillment of ROTC requirements. Students seeking approval for this independent studies course must have written requests approved by the Brigade Commander of 4th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC). Approval is only granted on a case-by-case in accordance with USACC Pamphlet 145-4, Chapter 4-6, Academic Status, and Army Regulation 145-1. Recommendations at each command level and proper comments regarding justification for exception must be included. Cadets completing this course must: Adhere to the Professor of Military Science (PMS) retention control requirements of completion cadets in accordance with the regulatory guidance in AR 145-1 and USACC Pamphlet 145-4. Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the PMS prior to the beginning of the requested independent studies semester which outlines requirements and responsibilities until graduation and accession. Participate in all physical training, lab, field training exercise (FTX), record ACFT, and height/weight events unless exceptions are specified by date within the MOU with the PMS prior to the start of the semester. Complete all course work within their registered Military Science class. Fulfill weekly independent studies contact hours equivalent to traditional ROTC classroom contact hours for the registered Military Science course with their assigned ROTC instructor, as defined in the MOU. Sign an MOU acknowledging that failure to meet the above contact requirements will be assessed as course absences and may result in course failure and/or a change to ROTC enrollment status. <i>May be repeated twice for degree credit with different topics.</i>