Army Rotc courses are offered to full-time Fairmont State students at no additional cost. These courses are offered on the West Virginia University (WVU) campus of Morgantown in Stansbury Hall.
Army ROTC courses are a great opportunity for students to learn what it takes to be a leader in the United States Army. Army ROTC courses are offered to Freshmen and Sophomores without any military commitment. Upon completion of the ROTC program, individuals are commissioned into the United States Army as Second Lieutenants. Officers have the option to serve in the Active Duty or Reserve Component (National Guard or Reserves)
2, 2.5 3 3.5 and 4 year scholarships are available to almost every major. Scholarships are valid for Tuition and Fees or room and board. In addition scholarship students receive 600 dollars a semester for books. Tax free monthly stipends are available from 300-500 dollars a month.
Freshmen and Sophomores entering ROTC courses will be taught basic fundamentals of the US Army. This includes rank structure, uniform wear, and customs and courtesies. Juniors and Seniors in the Advanced ROTC course can expect to be taught the fundamentals of leadership. This includes, techniques, ethics, small unit tactics, and preparing for commissioning.
For further information on Army ROTC visit www.goarmy.com/rotc , or contact the Mountaineer Battallion at 304-293-2911. Our website is http://armyrotc.com/edu/wvauniv/index.htm
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