TM ARMY STRONG. Army ROTC - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG!

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1 TM ARMY STRONG. Army ROTC - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG! 1

2 College ROTC: Opportunities for scholarships, education, military service and career training 2

3 My Army Story

4 Officer Production U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): 273 hosts & 1,105 partnership Universities U.S. Army Officer Candidate School (OCS), Fort Benning, Georgia (1 Oct 08) U.S. Military Academy (USMA) West Point, New York FY 11 Commissions All Components FY11 Commission Mission ROTC: 5,350 OCS: 1,830 Reserve Component

5 Army Senior ROTC Mission Cadet Command, through precise recruiting, rigorous leader development and focused retention, commissions the future Army Officer leadership for service to the Army and Nation. WE SEEK (SAL) ALL THREE ATTRIBUTES Talented/Critical Thinker SCHOLAR S-A ATHLETE Leader Development SAL S-L L-A LEADER Recruit Develop Retain - Commission OCS: Develop and Commission Highest in a decade! Warrior Leader Improving Quality*: SAT scores improving: 2008: 62% above : 83% above 1100 Higher GPAs: 2008: 91% > : 99% > 3.0 *- Percentage of cadets applying for 4 year scholarships

6 Army ROTC Financial Benefits Developing a Leader Options and Opportunities

7 Financial Benefits ARMY ROTC Nation s Largest Granter of Scholarships Monthly Subsistence Allowance: First Year - $300 Second Year - $350 Third Year - $450 Fourth Year - $500 $1200 annually for textbooks, classroom supplies, and equipment 2, 3, and 4-year scholarships opportunities available Monthly living expenses Overseas cultural immersion programs Past Year 392 Cadets to more than 30 countries Incentive pay for foreign language study (open to all Cadets) $250 per credit hour Attend one of 1400 colleges or universities from Princeton to one near home PAY for College? Or College PAID For?

8 Developing a Leader Education: Bachelor's Degree On-Campus Language Programs Training: Leader s Training Course Leader Development Assessment Course Airborne / Air Assault School Training Leader Development Model Education Experiential Learning Experiential Learning: Cadet Troop Leading Training (CTLT) Drill Cadet Leader Training (DCLT) Cultural Awareness Program (CULP) Internships Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) On-Campus Leadership positions Moral Ethical Development Classroom / Labs / Field Training Exercises Freshman MSL I Sophomore MSL II Junior MSL III Senior MSL IV 2 or 4 year leader development and mentorship programs Enter Here Or Enter Here LTC LDAC (All attend) Best Leadership Course in America!

9 Options Select Active or Reserve Component Be a full time or a part time Soldier Graduate School Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP) Choice of assignment Select one of 23 branches which include many duty positions such as: Combat Arms Platoon Leader Logistical Planner or Platoon Leader Aviator Law and Law Enforcement Information Technology Management Human Resource Management Finance Officer Nurse Engineer Chemical Officer Intelligence Officer Battlefield Intelligence Coordinator

10 Opportunities In the Army you garner: The appreciation of a Nation A competitive salary World-wide travel and assignments An exciting, challenging life style Supplemental income for life (COLA) 100% Medical and Dental 30 days vacation with pay annually Unmatched life insurance Transferable education benefits Civilian transition assistance World-class family services Highly coveted civilian skills Competitive Salaries Rank Years of Service Pay Lieutenant 2 $43,000 Captain 6 $61,000 Major 16 $83,000 Lieutenant Colonel 20 $96,000 Colonel 24 $115,000 (Does not include tax-free housing allowance)

11 A Career of Opportunities Basic Officer s Leadership Course (18.5 weeks) Captain s Career Course (20 weeks) Civilian Graduate Schooling ** (1 2 years) Intermediate Level (Army) Education* (One year) Army War College * (Senior Service College) (one year) Pre Command Courses (3 4 Weeks each) An Officer s Education The Learning Never Stops Small Unit Leader (10 40 troops) Company Commander ( troops) Staff Officer Nominative Assignment (for example, Instructor at ROTC or West Point) Mid Level Staff Officer Battalion Commander ( troops) Brigade and Higher Commander (3000+ troops) * Degree producing Leadership opportunities at every level ** The Army will fully or partially fund civilian graduate schooling, enabling you to obtain an advanced degree. Some officers are selected for 1-2 year sabbaticals to study at civilian institutions.

12 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) SLRP is available up to $65,000 loan repayment It is an ADSO program, with a max time of 3 year ADSO. 1yr = $25k 2 yr = $25k-$45k 3 yr = $45k-$65 ADSO s incurred from SLRP are served concurrently with any existing ADSOs (in addition to your ROTC ADSO). Loans included: Federal Family Education Loans William D. Ford Direct Loan Program Federal Perkins Loan Program 12

13 Start Strong for Success In the Army Colin L. Powell Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretary of State Army ROTC City College of New York George W. Casey, Jr. Former Army Chief of Staff Army ROTC Georgetown University

14 Start Strong for Success The Army Officer is a highly sought after commodity in the business world Tracey Lloyd, 30 Former Army Captain Manager, Walmart Supercenter Steve Mumm Former Army Captain Project Manager, GE Oil & Gas Corp.

15 In Conclusion It s People It s Opportunities It s Values Based It s YOU! TM ARMY STRONG. Army ROTC - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG! 15

16 Dana Reeder Enrollment Officer