Vanderbilt University Naval ROTC. Captain Ted Heflin Commanding Officer Professor of Naval Science

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1 Vanderbilt University Naval ROTC Captain Ted Heflin Commanding Officer Professor of Naval Science

2 Mission & Vision Statements Vanderbilt University Shape the future of higher education and foster the creation of knowledge that together improve the human condition. Tennessee State University Foster scholarly inquiry and research, life-long learning, and a commitment to service. Aspire to achieve national and international prominence, building on its heritage and preparing leaders for a global society. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Transform volunteers into Naval Service professionals. Instill and reinforce enduring core values, knowledge, and skills to prepare them for the fleet.

3 NROTC Mission Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically. Imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, loyalty, and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Commission naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

4 Commanding Officer s Guiding Principles PRIDE PROFESSIONALISM PURPOSE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ENGAGED LEADERSHIP EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK

5 VUNROTC Staff CAPT Ted Heflin Commanding Officer Professor of Naval Science CDR Matthew Harding Executive Officer Capt Shane Vickers Marine Officer Instructor Operations Officer LT Cooper Barth Naval Science Instructor (Subsurface) LT Tyler Mclean Naval Science Instructor (Surface) LT Jesse Ochoa Naval Science Instructor (Aviation) SSgt William Michener Assistant Marine Officer Instructor Ms. Amy Shelton Human Resources Assistant Mr. James Barlow Administrative Assistant Mr. Danny McCrary Supply Officer

6 VUNROTC Battalion ( ) Midshipmen Scholarship 2 Advanced Standing 6 College Program Navy Option - 20 Marine Option

7 Typical Midshipman MIDN 4/C (Freshman year) Enrolled in credit hours 10 hrs per week required study hall Required tutoring for Calculus/Physics Battalion Billets Color Guard/Drill Team Member Tulane Drill Meet Squad Leader (2 nd semester) MIDN 3/C (Sophomore year) Enrolled in credit hours Battalion Billets Color Guard Officer in Charge Squad Leader Physical Training Instructor

8 Typical Midshipman MIDN 2/C (Junior year) Enrolled in credit hours Submit preferences for service assignment Battalion Billets Battalion coordinator for JROTC Drill meet Platoon Commander Assistant Operations Officer MIDN 1/C (Senior year) Enrolled in credit hours Submit preferences for service assignment Battalion Billets CO/XO, Operations Officer Company Commander

9 Unit Activities Professional Training: Focusing on military skills (leadership, teamwork, organization, military customs) and physical readiness.

10 Extra-curricular activities: Athletics Drill Team Color Guard Semper Fi/Bulldog Tutoring Community Service Unit Activities

11 Summer Training Rising Sophomores 3/C Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) East/West Coast fleet concentration areas Rising Juniors 2/C Afloat Cruise, Mountain Warfare, Project Go Rising Seniors 1/C Afloat or Ashore Cruise or Marine OCS

12 Career Paths

13 Program Benefits Scholarship Students Full Tuition Scholarship recipients in good standing attending Vanderbilt are eligible to receive up to $6000 per year for room/board $250 per month living allowance during school year $50 increase each year $375 per semester for books Initial Issue Uniforms Paid summer training (3-4 weeks)

14 Program Benefits College Program (non-scholarship) Required uniforms, NROTC books, tutoring All activities similar to scholarship students Opportunity for scholarships, or Advanced Standing College Program (Advanced Standing) Apply in spring of Sophomore year $350 per month during school year $375 per semester for books Uniforms Paid summer training

15 Scholarship Benefits Important Information & Issues DODMERB Qualified (Military Physical) 45-Day Good Standing Contract Requirement Retaking Classes TSU Drop Penalty Health Insurance ROTC Stipend Vanderbilt students only POC: Danny McCrary, VUNROTC Supply Officer Phone: (615)

16 DODMERB Qualified Scholarship benefits will not start/activate until successfully completed by 45 th day of classes. If not completed by 6 OCT 2017, student must pay the Fall 2017 tuition/fees immediately to school. If successfully completed after 6 OCT 17, the government, with approval from higher authority, may back-pay the school. Must pay school - personal reimbursement is not authorized.

17 45-Day Good Standing Student Contract: NSTC 1533/135 Contract Requirement for EACH semester Demonstrate active participation in the NROTC program at the beginning of each academic term. Student is considered an active participant if, for the first 45 days of each academic term they are: Not on Leave of Absence (LOA), and Enrolled and participating in all aspects of the NROTC Program Includes school courses, Naval Science courses and drill. Failure to comply with this 45-day requirement Student is ineligible to receive any scholarship benefits for that academic term. Student will be liable for any costs assessed by the school.

18 Retaking Classes Student Contract: NSTC 1533/135 The Navy will NOT pay for: Any fee incurred due to withdrawing from a course. TSU charges a fee beginning on the 1st day of classes. Retaking a course due to initially failing the course. Withdrawing from a course after a time when tuition credit or reimbursement could have been received. Retaking a course in an effort to receive a better grade.

19 TSU Drop Penalty TSU Billing Schedule (ALL Terms/Fall-Spring) Any Class Dropped on/after the 1st day of class 25% drop fee (25% of tuition cost, per semester hour, per class!) Dropped after two weeks of class 75% drop fee Dropped after three weeks of class 100% drop fee Since three weeks is < 45 days, the student bears the 100% drop fee When do scholarship students QUALIFY for their semester scholarship benefits? On the 46th Day of class after PNS certifies them in good standing.

20 Health Insurance The Navy will not pay for medical or dental insurance Student Contract: NSTC 1533/135 Government pays for commissioning requirement medical appointments only. Student coverage on parent s Affordable Care Act health insurance policy is sufficient. Vanderbilt automatically charges annual/school year health insurance. 2017/2018 Cost = $1,949 Parents and student should discuss this personal cost. Student must submit an annual waiver to VU before Aug 1st each year or student will be charged.

21 Vanderbilt ROTC Stipend Only Vanderbilt University students qualify Up to $3,000 per semester Discounts ROTC Stipend if student receives other Vanderbilt funded scholarships Managed, controlled & disbursed by Vanderbilt Student Financial Aid Office VU College Program & Advanced Standing Midshipmen are also submitted for consideration Navy must pay semester scholarship after 45 daygood standing period

22 Key Dates Fall 2017 VU Family Weekend Sep Homecoming Events Vanderbilt University 1-7 Oct Tennessee State University 9-15 Oct Navy/Marine Corps Birthday Ball 10 Nov Awards Ceremony & BN Change of Command 30 Nov Spring 2018 Tulane Drill Meet 09 Feb NJROTC Drill Meet 14 Apr Awards Ceremony/Pass in Review/Crawfish Boil 19 Apr

23 Administrative Notes Important Phone Numbers: Commanding Officer & Unit Main Office: /C Navy Advisor: /C Marine Advisor: Command Duty Officer: (Emergencies) Saturday Schedule Swearing-in Ceremony 0945 MIDN key-issue and move-in VU students only

24 Questions?