Regardless of the method of service, officers in today's Army can be proud to know that they are doing their share in the defense of the United States of America. The ISU military science program is divided into two segments, the basic program and the advanced program. No military obligation is incurred by a person participating in the basic program. The basic program is designed to be informative and to acquaint students with the military as a profession. The basic program or an allowed substitute is a prerequisite for the advanced program.
Financial assistance is available on a competitive basis.
Persons interested in military science should visit the department located upstairs in the Armory. These courses are primarily for freshman and sophomore students and, except for veterans and basic training graduates, are required for entry into the advanced program. The curriculum is designed to train freshmen and sophomores in individual and team skills. It also helps the Professor of Military Science identify individual leader developmental needs. This stipend is given during the junior and senior years.