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Show Signpost Monday, July 11, 1988 13 Army ROTC builds lifetime skills I I y I J,HI.HI -WIIIUI I I I IH JMP MlllK ! I Vun Hui Pale Special Projects Editor The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at Weber State College provides an excellent program for students to acquire both leadership and management skills through effective training. The Army ROTC is a program which combines college courses in military science with summer training sessions. The Army ROTC also provides personal development skills such as the principles of personnel management, accepting responsibility, the desire to achieve and personal confidence. Captain Darrell L. Cobb of the Weber State College Army ROTC states that there are two basic programs offered to the students. The four-year program provides students to take Army ROTC courses in each of their four years of college. The two-year program is an advanced course for juniors who did not enroll in the Army ROTC program their first two years of college. The student also attends ROTC Basic Camp for six weeks during their first summer year and Six weeks of advanced camp during their second year. The Army ROTC also provides scholarships that pay for tuition, student fees, labs and books. "The program sells itself," says Capt. Cobb. "When you join Army ROTC you are helping to support the national security as well as helping to develop your personal leadership and management skills," he continued. After the student has graduated and successfully completed the program, the cadets are awarded a commission as a second lieutenant in either the U.S. Army, the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve. Captain Cobb informs that there will be three courses to all students this fall. There are no obligations for the students who enroll in these classes. Introduction to Military Science or M.S. 100 is a one credit hour class which will provide a overview of basic surviving skills and introduce students to what the army is all about. The other two courses are Mountaineering 220 and RECONDO 492 which course provides instruction in reconnaissance command, cross country skiing, mountaineering and more. Captain Cobb advises that the leadership and management skills obtained from enrolling in Army ROTC is very marketable in civilian employment as well as serving national security. With today's high competitive job market it seems that employers want more than a degree. They are looking for someone who possesses leadership and interpersonal skills. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps offers this and more. 4 it JF" ,4W tj , . A? P J j , I 0 CCi ATTENTION! ROTC members stand in line to their group leader. (Signpost photo: Larry Jensen) If only getting your parents to send you the money were this easy. s hard as it is to get Q I your hands on money, the last thing you need is a lot of grief taking care of it. That's why America First Credit Union makes it so easy. With things like free checking for students. In fact, our Quick Draw Checking Account even pays interest. (If your average balance is over $500.) Avith an Access 24 automated teller machine right on campus (at the Union Building) that lets you get at your money any time, day or night. AccessLine our.ompu: terized telephone information service helps you breathe easier by telling you which checks have cleared, the balance in your account, and if a deposit has been made. ? : (It doesn't remind you to ' . thank your parents.) With an office just down the boulevard (4768 Harrison) and 16 others in the area, you're never far from your money. And when money or lack of it--is as important as it is tojtudehte that's nice tolcnofljjl ' Call or stop by America' First. You get the moneys and we'll take care of every-j thing else, j-w AMERSCAFIRST CREDIT UNION 4768 Harrison Boulevard 627-0900 1 Member NCl'A An Equal Opportunity Lender What a load to carry! ROTC field maneuvering. (Signpost members participate in some phtot: Larry Jensen) |