Transcript Green to Gold

ARMY ROTC
Fort Campbell’s Green-to-Gold Representative
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Purpose
To provide an overview of Army ROTC’s
Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to
make a better informed decision
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What is Green-to-Gold
The Green-to-Gold program is a Cadet Command
Program designed to provide exceptional enlisted
Soldiers an opportunity to become Army officers by
completing a college degree.
It is an opportunity provided by the US Army and
a privilege bestowed upon you by your chain of
command; it is not a right.
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Schools & Information
 All information is located at
www.armyrotc.com
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Options Available
 Green to Gold Scholarship
 4-Year Scholarship
 3-Year Scholarship
 2-Year Scholarship
 2-yr Non-scholarship Option
 2-yr Active Duty Option
 Hip Pocket Scholarship
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Scholarships
 2-Year: must have completed 2 years of
college credits toward your degree and
have 2 years remaining
 3-Year: must have completed 1 year of
college credits toward your degree and
have 3 years remaining
 4-Year: must have 4 years of college
remaining toward your degree
Submit Packet to National Board
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Scholarship Benefits
 Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees
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At university you are accepted to
 Books and Supplies
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$1,200 per year
 Monthly Tax-free Stipend
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$300-$500
 GI Bill Benefits—use Montgomery
GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill
 College / University Incentives
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2-yr Non-Scholarship Option
 Must have completed 2 years of
college credits toward your degree with
2 years remaining
 No National Board – but deadlines
remain the same—1 APR / 1 OCT for Fall
/ Spring Semester
 Able to Join National Guard / Reserve
Simultaneous Membership Program
SMP = Non-deployable
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2-yr Non-Scholarship
 Post 9/11 GI Bill
 SMP Benefits
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Tuition Assistance - $4500
E-5 Drill - $250
Cadet Stipend - $450
MGIB (Ch 30) - $1101 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)
MGIB (Ch 16) - $288 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)
Reserve Kicker - $350
Total - $2439 / month – 10 months
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2-yr Active Duty Option
 Stay on active status – keep all
current pay and benefits
 School is place of duty
 Can use GI bill
 Do not receive time in service credit
for school years
 Must have 4 semesters remaining
toward a Bachelor’s degree
 Competitive: currently limited to 200
slots per year; in ’08, 343 packets
went to the board
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Hip-Pocket Scholarships
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All eligibility criteria apply
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CG has scholarships annually
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Compete against other Fort Campbell Soldiers
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Don’t compete nationally
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CG holds local board to develop OML
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Once approved by the CG, the packet must be
forwarded to Cadet Command NLT 1 APR
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Timelines
Scholarship & ADO Application Window
15 Nov - 1 Apr
Alternate Date for Scholarship Only
1 Jun – 1 Oct
Non-Scholarship Application Window
Follow guidelines for scholarship windows
The boards convene in late APR / OCT; if
selected, you will be notified via your chain of
command NLT 30 JUN or 31 NOV. You will then
PCS or ETS prior to starting school.
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Eligibility
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U.S. Citizen...……………….......... (No Waivers)
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Under 31 by 31 December of the calendar year
when they’re eligible to commission (Waivers for NS,
ADO)
 College credits accepted by college of choice
in major.……………………………... (No Waivers)
 Freshman: High School Transcript/GED
 Sophomore: 30 semester hour credits
 Junior:
60 semester hour credits
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SAT / ACT - 4-YR Scholarship
Minimum 920 / 19….................. (No Waivers)
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Eligibility Continued
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110 GT Score................................. (No Waivers)
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2 Letters of Acceptance............... (No Waivers)
 College / University
 Professor of Military Science (ROTC)
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (No Waivers)
 Scholarship & ADO.…2.5
 Non-Scholarship…….2.0
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Eligibility Continued
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Favorable recommendations from
your chain-of-command....................(No Waivers)
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Not a Conscientious Objector.……(No Waivers)
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No arrests, indictments, or convictions by a civil
court or military law for other than minor
traffic violations..........…………...(Waiverable)
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Minimum 2 Years Active Duty.……(Waiverable)
Montgomery GI Bill 20/30 Rule
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Eligible to reenlist......................……(No Waivers)
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Less than 10 years AFS ..................…... (Waiverable)
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Eligibility Continued
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Applicants married to another
SM with one or more dependents
under 18 years of age.......…………….(Waiverable)
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Dependents
 No more than three...................….(Waiverable)
 Not a single parent with custody…. (Waivers may
be submitted, approvals are rare)
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Pass APFT (No alternate events).……………..(No Waivers)
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Meet Height / Weight Standards………..(No Waivers)
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Medical exam IAW AR 40-501……….....(Waiverable)
Commissioning source physical
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Obligation
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Accept a commission and serve on Active
Duty, in the Army Reserve, or Army National
Guard upon graduation for a period of 8
years.
 Scholarship - Serve on Active Duty for 4
years followed by 4 year service in the
ARNG, USAR or the IRR for the
remainder of the obligation. (6 years for
Aviation) – includes Active Duty Option
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Non-Scholarship - Serve on Active Duty
for a minimum of 3 years followed by 5
year service in the ARNG, USAR or IRR; or
request RFD for 8 years
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Execution
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Review packet for pre-qualification
Complete a G2G packet
Submit the packet to the university of choice
Submit to CC for qualification (by 1 APR)
Board meets (MAY)
Receive acceptance letter (JUN)
Submit 4187 to request discharge
Conduct clearing (JUL)
Contract & ETS
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Responsibilities
 ROTC Counterpart Battalion
 Counseling on qualification
 Assistance with Green-to-Gold application
 Checks application packet
 ROTC Battalion of Choice
 Validates eligibility
 Issues letter of acceptance
 Provides information about the institution
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Resources
 Education Center
 GT testing & class to raise score (BSEP)
 SAT / ACT testing & tutoring
 Information on colleges / universities
 Information on Montgomery GI Bill &
Army College Fund
 Assistance with application for
university
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Regulatory Facts
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Soldiers DO NOT lose MGIB
Stop loss DOES NOT affect ETS for ROTC
Soldiers DO NOT repay bonuses received
Soldiers CANNOT take terminal leave
Soldiers CANNOT be discharged immediately
Soldiers CANNOT ETS any earlier than 30 days
prior to the start date of school
Soldiers get new contract; current obligation is
terminated
Soldiers can also accept other forms of tuition
assistance via non-binding scholarships, grants,
loans, etc.
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More information
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AR 145-1 Chapter 3
AR 635-200 Chapter 16-2
Cadet Command Reg 145-6
www.armyrotc.com
 Click “Enlisted Soldiers” on left-hand bar
 Scroll down to find application packet and
eligibility requirements for your desired
option
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Questions
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