What is the Leader's Training Course? LTC is a 28-day leadership course conducted at Fort Knox , Kentucky, that allows students to:
- Examine the Army and the officer profession before deciding to contract into the AROTC
- Qualify for entry into Army ROTC Advanced Course starting their junior year (ideally two years remaining in school to complete your undergraduate or graduate degree) if they did not take ROTC as a freshman and sophomore
- Earn Army ROTC two year or two and a half year scholarship through successfully completing LTC
- $5,000 bonus upon contracting (available for qualified cadets)
What is it like?
During LTC, the Army observes you and determines your officer potential in a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating four-week training program. You will rappel, solve complex military problems in small teams, run obstacle courses, shoot rifles, meet other highly motivated college students from across the nation, and learn more about yourself than you could imagine.
LTC is not Army Basic Training or “Boot Camp.” It is an opportunity for you to evaluate whether the Army is appropriate for you and for the Army to evaluate your potential to become an Army officer.
Students are paid for their travel to and from Fort Knox. They receive a stipend of $1,000 in addition to free room and board.
Multi-media resources are available that provide all the details of this exciting leadership development course. Visit the WSU Army ROTC Department in Avery Hall for these materials.
What are the opportunities for a scholarship?
During previous LTCs, many students who were eligible to apply for a scholarship received an offer for a two-year scholarship. Scholarships cover tuition and fees, $1,200 a year for books, and a tiered tax-free monthly stipend starting at $450 for juniors and $500 for seniors.
How do I go?
Contact the WSU Army ROTC Department immediately if you think you might be eligible and interested. A military science counselor will advise you on how to best prepare yourself and give you the opportunity to apply for a LTC scholarship if you are interested.
contact CPT Ed Gomez at 509-335-6609 or e-mail edgomez@wsu.edu.