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DEPARTMENT OF Scholarships and Allowances Scholarships are available for two, three, or four years. Students enrolled in the Advanced Course receive a tax-free subsistence allowance each month. They also receive about $700 for attending a five-week Advanced Camp (between the junior and senior year). Total remuneration for the final two years is approximately $7,500. All uniforms and equipment are furnished at no cost to students. Military Science Extracurricular Activities In addition to ROTC classes, the Military Science Department offers unique opportunities in various activities. These activities are designed to create new and lasting friendships as well as to develop leadership skills. The extracurricular activities are: the Color Guard, Intramural Sports, and Ranger Challenge Team (the varsity sport of Command).

For further information, contact the Military Science Department, Room 217, Gullickson Hall, or call 304-696-6450. Summer Training Opportunities In addition to the Leaders Training Course and the Leader Development and Assessment Course, ROTC offers other training opportunities to broaden experience and leadership. These include the Basic Airborne Course, Air Assault Course, Mountain Warfare, Northern Warfare, United Kingdom Training Course, Cadet Troop Leadership Training, Drill Cadet Leadership Training, Army Science Board, Cadet Intern Program, Nurse Summer Training Program, JFK Special Warfare Internship Program and Cultural Leadership Program. Some of these programs are conducted outside of the continental United States and with foreign countries. All programs are competitive and require the approval of the Professor of Military Science. Some may also elect to train with a local Army Reserve or National Guard unit, each with additional training opportunities and benefits. Ranger Challenge This Cadet Command Varsity Sport challenges students to become better leaders and hone such Army skills as marksmanship, land navigation/orienteering, rope bridge, hand grenades, patrolling, physical fitness, and ruck marching. Winning teams will have the opportunity to compete at the prestigious at West Point Military Academy. Programs • Military Science and Leadership, Minor (http:// catalog.marshall.edu/undergraduate/programs-az/business/ military-science/military-science-leadership-minor/) • U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (http:// catalog.marshall.edu/undergraduate/programs-az/business/ military-science/rotc/)