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OVERVIEW:
The Leader's Training Course (LTC), held at Fort Knox, KY, is a 4&1/2-week course taken in the summer to allow someone without any previous military experience to gain entrance into the last 2 years of the Army ROTC program. The student does not incur any expenses during the training. They are housed, fed, paid, and transported to and from Fort Knox.
BENEFITS:
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The LTC counts for 9 free-elective credits and covers
the freshman and |
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sophomore year of classes in the Army ROTC program. |
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Students can compete for 2-Year Army ROTC scholarships. |
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The LTC meets ROTC Basic Course requirements and qualifies students |
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for entrance into the SMP program (see SMP under ARNG/USAR Programs) |
REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizen
Between 17 and 30 years
old
Full-time college student
with at least 2 years of college remaining
Cumulative GPA of at least
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Pass a medical exam
No civil convictions
No more than 3 dependents
Pass the Army Physical
Fitness Test
Meet Height/Weight Requirements
OBLIGATIONS:
You must sign a conditional contract with the intent to join the ROTC program before attending this course.
If one qualifies for and accepts an ROTC scholarship, then one incurs a 4-Year active duty commitment. If one decides to enroll in ROTC upon graduation (non-scholarship), one could fulfill a 3-year active duty commitment, or 6-year Reserve or National Guard commitment.
Additionally, one incurs the following commitments while attending their last 2 years of college:
All cadets are required to take one ROTC course per quarter (see below) and a lab. The time commitment is approximately 5-7 hours weekly.
| Advanced Course (Junior and Senior Years) |
| Leadership and Military Skills I |
3 hrs. |
| Leadership and Military Skills II |
3 hrs. |
| Leadership and Military Skills III |
3 hrs. |
| Special Topics for Officers |
2 hrs. |
| Legal Issues for the Military |
2 hrs. |
| Ethics and Leadership |
2 hrs. |
In addition to the ROTC courses listed above all cadets must take one class in each of the following areas to fulfill Professional Military Education requirements: military history, basic computer skills, oral communication, and written communication
All cadets are required to attend Physical Training (PT) on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday morning from 7 - 8 AM.
All Cadets take part in one Field Training Exercise (FTX) every quarter. This usually involves a Friday through Sunday at a nearby military base.
Contact the Army ROTC Department at:
Phone: 513-556-3664/3666
1-866-4UC-ROTC
Fax: 513-556-1500
Email: army.rotc@uc.edu
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Leader's Training Course 
