Transcript Green_To_Gold_Brief_2013_07_09

5th APACHE BRIGADE ROTC
GREEN TO GOLD BRIEF
MR. LARRY D.M. PARKER, SR.
5TH APACHE BRIGADE ROTC
(210) 295-2006
[email protected]
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Green to Gold
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN THIS BRIEFING
BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE THE
POTENTIAL TO BE A GREAT OFFICER.
I LOOK FORWARD TO A CHANCE TO PROVE
MYSELF THROUGH COMPLETING A COLLEGE
DEGREE AND EARNING MY COMMISSION
THROUGH THE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS (ROTC).
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Agenda
What Is ROTC
Green To Gold Options
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Questions
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What Is ROTC
ROTC is an elective college class
at some schools.
 not basic training
 ROTC is not a Military
School
ROTC
Other classes
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Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Military Science I
Military Science II
Military Science III
Military Science IV
(1 credit)
(2 credits)
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Basic Leadership
Applied Leadership
Tactical Leadership
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Leadership Development
You may enter the program
as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
depending on your previous
college credits completed
And Assessment Camp
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
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Commissioning, Branching
& Officer Training
Junior Year
Senior Year
Military
Science III
Military
Science IV
College
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Graduation
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Commissioning
BOLC A
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
First Assignment
Leadership Development
And Assessment Camp
S - SCHOLAR (GPA)
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
Accession and
Branching Board
A - ATHLETE (APFT, SPORTS)
L – LEADER (LDAC, ROTC)
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What Is Green To Gold
An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete a
bachelor or master’s degree and earn an Army commission
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Must be a full-time student (no online programs)
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At a college that offers Army ROTC
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Pursuing an approved degree
After graduation and commissioning ROTC graduates serve in:
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Active Army, Army Reserves or National Guard
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Green To Gold Options
There are three Green To Gold Options:
Active Duty Option
Scholarship Option
Non-Scholarship Option
You may be eligible
for more than one
option
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Active Duty Option
An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete the last 2 years of a
bachelor or master’s degree and earn an Army commission
while remaining on Active Duty
 Keep current rank and continue to accrue time in service
 Keep current pay and allowances (VAH, BAH, etc.)
 Keep current health insurance, life insurance, all benefits
 Continue to accrue (and use) ordinary leave
 Your duty station is COLLEGE.
Soldiers remain on Active Duty and are assigned to the Student Detachment
at Ft. Jackson for administrative purposes
Active Duty Option is highly competitive – 200 slots open each year
Selectee Profile:
APFT 278
GT 119
GPA 3.32
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Active Duty Option
Financial benefits:
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Active Duty pay and allowances
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MGIB (Active Duty rate, only pays tuition & fees)
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You pay for:
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Tuition & fees ( reimbursed throughout the semester)
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Books
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Housing and food (VAH and BAH)
Tuition assistance may not be used while in this program
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
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Scholarship Option
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending college
full time to earn a bachelor or master’s degree and obtain an Army
commission with a full scholarship
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Discharged under AR 635-200, Chapter 16-2
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Scholarships are 2, 3, or 4 years in length
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
ROTC scholarships are competitive – approx 750 each year
Winner Profile (3 year):
APFT 271
GT 120
GPA 3.35
( 4 year):
APFT 290
GT 124
GPA 3.25
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Scholarship Option
Financial benefits:
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Full tuition plus all mandatory fees
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$1200 per year book allowance
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MGIB
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ROTC stipend of $350 - $500 per month
Scholarship money
may be used for
either tuition or room
& board – your
choice
You pay for:
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Housing and food (room and board)
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Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may
be used
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Non-Scholarship Option
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending
college full time to earn a bachelor or master’s degree and obtain an Army
commission
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Discharged under Chapter 16
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Must have 2
years or 60 college credit
hours completed
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Must be able to graduate in 2 years with no summer
school
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
Non-scholarship ROTC slots are non-competitive –
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are accepted
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Non-Scholarship Option
Financial benefits:
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MGIB
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ROTC stipend of $450 - $500 per month
You pay for:
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Tuition, fees and books
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Housing and food (room and board)
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
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Non-Scholarship Option
Why would you consider the Non-Scholarship Option?
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Entry is non-competitive: if you meet the requirements, you’re in
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Eligibility requirements are less restrictive than the other options
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2.0 GPA versus 2.5 GPA for other programs
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Age up to 34 versus 31-32 for other options
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Can start college in Spring or Fall semester
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Can participate in National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time
(provides tuition assistance( providing a state school and available
funds), and drill pay) under the
Simultaneous Membership Program
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Simultaneous Membership Program
Cadets serve simultaneously in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard
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Provides additional financial benefits as well as continued military
experience
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Cadets in the SMP are non-deployable assets
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Cadets are paid at E-5 rate (or higher) for drill and Annual Training
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Cadets are mentored by commissioned officers in their units
Financial Benefits in addition to ROTC Incentives
$286 monthly drill pay (E-5 w/3yr TIS pay)
Tuition assistance or tuition waiver
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Simultaneous Membership Program
Typical Monthly Income with SMP:
$ 1321 MGIB
150 MGIB plus up (pay $600 extra into MGIB before ETS)
286 Drill pay from NG or USAR unit (based on E-5 pay with >3 years TIS)
450 ROTC stipend (goes up to $500 per month for college seniors)
350 Kicker (NG or USAR)
$2557
Plus tuition paid by NG (tuition waiver) or USAR (tuition assistance)
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Recap
Active Duty Option
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Stay on Active Duty with all pay and benefits
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Limited number of openings
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Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall semester
Scholarship Option
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Full tuition scholarship + books + monthly allowance
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Must be under 31 by date of commissioning
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Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall / Spring semester
Non-Scholarship Option
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Can do Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) in Guard or Reserves
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Unlimited openings
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Application completed at ROTC department, start school Fall or Spring
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Service Obligation
Upon completion of ROTC and graduation:
Active Duty Option:
8 years service
3 years Active Duty
+ 5 years USAR/NG or IRR
Scholarship Option:
8 years USAR/NG
or
4 years Active Duty
+ 4 years USAR/NG or IRR
Non-Scholarship:
4 years USAR/NG + 4 years IRR
or
3 years Active Duty
+ 5 years USAR/NG or IRR
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Eligibility Requirements
• Basic requirements apply to all options
• Each program has its own requirements
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Eligibility Requirements
All Green To Gold Options:
Non-Waivable Requirements
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US Citizen – no dual citizenship
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GT score: 110
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APFT: 60 / 60 / 60 with no alternate events
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No permanent profiles
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HS graduate
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Eligible to reenlist – no bars or flags
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No domestic violence record
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Medically qualified – pass a DODMERB physical for ROTC
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Be accepted by the college you plan to attend
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Eligibility Requirements
All Green To Gold Options:
Waivable Requirements
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No more than 3 dependents including spouse
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Under 35 (ADO, non-scholarship only) at time of commission
(Under 31 for scholarship is not waivable)
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No more than 10 years AFS
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No civil convictions
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Eligibility Requirements
Active Duty Option
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Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
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College GPA of 2.5 or higher
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Under age 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)
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Less than 10 years AFS at commissioning (Exception to policy
possible)
Scholarship Option
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College GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 2 or 3 year scholarship)
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HS GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 4 year scholarship)
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ACT score of 19 or SAT of 920 (math and verbal) (4 yr scholar’)
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Under age 31 on 31 DEC of your graduation year
Non-Scholarship Option
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Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
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College GPA of 2.0 or higher
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Under 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)
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Application Procedure
Active Duty Option and Scholarship Option
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Complete online application NLT 1 FEB 2013.
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(1) window for scholarships only
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Centralized board meets on 8 April 2013
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Results are announced in June 2013
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Start college in Fall semester
Non- Scholarship Option
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Apply anytime
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Application processed at local ROTC battalion – no board
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Start college in Spring or Fall semester
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Next Steps
Are you a leader? Are you committed to the US Army? Decide
whether a career as a commissioned officer – in the Active or
Reserve Components – is for you
Determine your qualifications and preferences for each of the three options
Build a packet
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Scholarship and Active Duty Option: application process
completed online (www.armyrotc.com). Must be complete NLT 1
FEB 2013.
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Non-Scholarship: contact the ROTC battalion at:
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ SAN ANTONIO
MAJ Melva N. Rivera (210) 458-5607 or
[email protected]
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Weber State University
University of Wyoming
University of Utah
Brigham Young University
Colorado State University
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University of Colorado
Utah State Univ.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Northeastern Univ.
Oklahoma State U.
Northern Arizona University
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Embry Riddle Aero U.
Arizona State University
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UT P
U of Central Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
University of New Mexico
Univ. of North Texas
UT at Arlington
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University of Arizona
Texas El Paso
Arkansas State U
U of Central Arkansas
Cameron University U of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Texas Tech University
N Mexico State University
University of Arkansas
Texas Christian University
HHenderson State
Baylor Univ.
Stephen F. Austin
Tarleton State
UT at Austin
Texas State
UT at San Antonio
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Sam Houston State
Prairie View A&M
University of Houston
St Mary’s
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas &M Corpus Christi
UT Pam American
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FAQ
What branch / MOS will I have as an officer?
Can I go to Airborne/Air Assault School in ROTC?
What is a typical duty day?
Do I have to go to Tarleton State University?
What if I don’t have a 110 GT score?
After I get in can I change my major?
Can I transfer to another school after I get in?
Where can I get blank forms?
What if I get deployed?
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References & Contacts
www.armyrotc.com
AR 145-1, Senior Army ROTC
Cadet Command Regulation 145-6, Green To Gold Program
University of Texas @ San Antonio ROTC (partner battalion
for Ft. Sam Houston) MAJ Melva N. Rivera (210) 458-5607
[email protected]
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