Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of four ways to receIve an Appointment as a United States Army Officer. Although West Point, Officer’s Candidate School, and the DirectCommissioning process serve as the other three options, the 272 College ROTC Departments across the nation annually commission over half of the Army’s 2nd Lieutenants.
In terms of a general overview, the ROTC curriculum is divided into two distinct courses: the Basic Course and the Advanced Course. Each course differs in regard to who can participate and also in regard to one’s overall military obligation.
The Basic Course is comprised of the freshman and sophomore level classes and does not require any military obligation. At most universities, these classes are considered electives and only meet once a week for approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. The Basic Course covers topics such as Organization of the Army; Military Traditions and Courtesies; Basic Leadership Skills; Decision Making Process; Map Reading Skills; Introduction to Small Unit Tactics; and Basic Soldier Skills.

Logo del ROTCMichael Diaz

CPT, MI
Assistant Professor of Military Science of University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
michael.diazmercado.mil@mail.mil
michael.diazmercado@gmail.com
Cell: 787-378-2740