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Source: 2003-2004 Catalog

Army ROTC
Under an agreement between Washburn University, the University of Kansas, and the U.S. Army, Washburn students may participate in Army ROTC classes taught at Washburn by KU faculty. Army ROTC classes may be taken by any Washburn student and are available to students at NO TUITION COST.

For those that contract into the program, the culmination of the ROTC program is a commission as an officer in either the active army or in the Army Reserve or National Guard.

For those that choose to seek a commission, while participating in ROTC, students pursue an academic degree in any academic major of their choice. ROTC classes are broken into a basic course and an advanced course. All necessary ROTC books and equipment are provided to the student free of charge.

For those interested in scholarship opportunities, Army ROTC awards four-year, three-year, and two-year scholarships on a competitive basis. These scholarships are competitive and pay tuition, books, university fees, and up to $3,600 a year. For detailed scholarship information contact LTC Brian DeToy, Professor of Military Studies of the KU Military Science Department by calling collect at 785-864-3311 or call the WU Army ROTC office in Benton Hall, Room 311, at 785-231-1010, ext 1248.

Air Force ROTC
Washburn University is an Air Force ROTC “cross-town” school for both the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. That means that Washburn students can join the Air Force ROTC detachments at either KU or KSU, take two required ROTC courses each semester, and complete their major at Washburn University. If enough Washburn students enroll in MS 100, one of the courses may be taught at Washburn. Ultimately, the goal of the ROTC program is to support qualified young men and women to complete at least a 4-year college program, become commissioned as officers (lieutenants), and serve a minimum number of four years on active duty. Some military career areas have longer active duty commitments, such as pilot and navigator positions.

Funding: AFROTC can provide financial assistance for tuition, fees, and books. Scholarship amounts can vary based on an applicants college major or GPA. In addition, AFROTC offers a monthly stipend (nontaxable) that ranges from $250-$400/month, depending on class year in the ROTC program. In the Air Force ROTC, students can complete 4, 3, or 2-year commissioning programs.

Course/Time Requirements: Courses vary from “0” to “3” credits each semester and cover topics in leadership, leadership applications. The AFROTC faculty will work with cross-town students to ensure the course requirements can be scheduled/completed. Currently, MS 100 is an AFTROTC introductory course available on the Washburn campus. At KU, the introductory course is available during three different days/times:

Tuesday 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Wednesday 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Wednesday 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Physical Fitness: Fitness is integral for all applicants throughout the ROTC program. Applicants need to be able to complete a minimum number of sit-ups and push-ups, along with a 1.5 mile run. Specific number of repetitions and time requirements are available at the national web site, www.afrotc.com.

Eligibility to Serve in the Military: All applicants must be US citizens of good moral character. There are age limits for a person to be commissioned and vary by scholarship type or military career area. All applicants will complete a medical exam to ensure a satisfactory level of health, including height, weight, and body fat. There is no cost for the exam.

Summer Requirement: AFTROTC requires 4-7 weeks of Field Training during one summer. Successful completion of the summer program is required for upper level coursework and commissioning.

For more information:
AFROTC, University of Kansas
108 Military Science Bldg.
1520 Summerfield Hall Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045-7605
(785)864-4676
afrotc@ku.edu; www.ukans.edu/~afrotc

AFROTC, Kansas State University
108 Military Science Building
Manhattan, KS 66506-2102
(785) 532-6600
afrotc@ksu.edu; www.k-state.edu/usaf/

Navy ROTC
The University of Kansas Naval ROTC Unit offers a cross-town enrollment program for those individuals interested in obtaining a commission in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. All Naval Science courses include both practical and theoretical instruction in subjects pertaining to the Navy. These courses are only offered at the Lawrence campus. On a case-by- case basis they may be offered at Washburn if a scheduling conflict exists. The student receives 10 credit hours of Naval Science instruction over a period of four years. Additionally, there is a one credit hour Naval Science laboratory meeting weekly each semester. Lab sessions integrate and apply knowledge gained from naval Science courses to simulated tactical and strategic warfare situations, and include some close order drills, as well as lectures on naval topics. For more information call 1-800-JHK-NAVY.