“Army ROTC” - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG!

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ARMY STRONG.TM

“Army ROTC” - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG!

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College ROTC: Opportunities for scholarships, education, military

service and career training

“My Army Story”

• 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 CommissionsAll Components

Officer Production

Reserve Component

FY11Commission Mission ROTC: 5,350 OCS: 1,830

“ Talented/Critical Thinker”

Warrior Leader

Army Senior ROTC MissionCadet Command, through precise recruiting, rigorous leader development and

focused retention, commissions the future Army Officer leadership for service to the Army and Nation.

Highest in a decade!

*- Percentage of cadets applying for 4 year scholarships

SCHOLAR ATHLETE

LEADER

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S-L L-ASAL Recruit – Develop – Retain - Commission

OCS: Develop and Commission

WE SEEK (SAL) ALL THREE ATTRIBUTES

Leader Development

Improving Quality*:

• SAT scores improving: 2008: 62% above 1100 2010: 83% above 1100

• Higher GPAs: 2008: 91% > 3.0 2010: 99% > 3.0

• Financial Benefits

• Developing a Leader

• Options and Opportunities

Army ROTC

• 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

Financial Benefits

Monthly Subsistence Allowance:• First Year - $300• Second Year - $350• Third Year - $450• Fourth Year - $500

$1200 annually for textbooks, classroom supplies, and equipment

ARMY ROTC ‐ Nation’s Largest Granter of 

Scholarships

Attend one of 1400 colleges or universities –from Princeton to one 

near home

PAY for College? Or College PAID For?

Education:• Bachelor's Degree• On-Campus Language Programs

Training:• Leader’s Training Course • Leader Development Assessment Course• Airborne / Air Assault School

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

Best Leadership Course in America!Ed

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Moral – Ethical Development

Leader Development Model

Developing a Leader

LDAC(All attend)

LTC

FreshmanMSL I

JuniorMSL III

SophomoreMSL II

SeniorMSL IV

2 or 4 year leader development and

mentorship programs

Enter Here

Or Enter Here

Classroom / Labs / Field Training Exercises

• Select Active or Reserve Component– Be a full time or a part time Soldier

• Graduate School• Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP)• Choice of assignment

Options

Select one of 23 branches which include many duty positions such as:

Combat Arms Platoon LeaderLogistical Planner or Platoon LeaderAviatorLaw and Law EnforcementInformation Technology ManagementHuman Resource ManagementFinance OfficerNurseEngineerChemical OfficerIntelligence OfficerBattlefield Intelligence Coordinator

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

Opportunities

Rank Years of Service Pay

Lieutenant 2 $43,000Captain 6 $61,000Major 16 $83,000Lieutenant Colonel 20 $96,000

Colonel 24 $115,000

Competitive Salaries

(Does not include tax-free housing allowance)

Basic Officer’s Leadership Course

(18.5 weeks)

Captain’s Career Course               

(20 weeks)

Intermediate Level (Army) Education* 

(One year) 

Army War College * (Senior Service College) 

(one year)

Small Unit Leader

(10‐40 troops)

Company Commander

(80‐150 troops)Staff Officer

Nominative Assignment(for example, Instructor at 

ROTC or West Point)Mid‐Level Staff Officer

Battalion Commander

(300‐1000 troops)

Brigade and Higher Commander(3000+ troops)

An Officer’s Education – The Learning Never Stops

Civilian Graduate Schooling **         (1‐2 years)

Pre‐Command Courses (3‐4 Weeks each)

* Degree producing

** 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.

A Career of Opportunities

Leadership opportunities at every level

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• SLRP is available up to $65,000 loan repayment

• It is an ADSO program, with a max time of 3 year ADSO. 1yr = $25k2 yr = $25k-$45k3 yr = $45k-$65

• ADSO’s incurred from SLRP are served concurrentlywith 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

Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

Start Strong for Success

In the Army

Colin L. PowellFormer Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Secretary of StateArmy ROTC

City College of New York

George W. Casey, Jr.Former Army Chief of Staff

Army ROTCGeorgetown University

Start Strong for Success

Tracey Lloyd, 30Former Army Captain

Manager, Walmart Supercenter

Steve MummFormer Army Captain

Project Manager, GE Oil & Gas Corp.

The Army Officer is a highly sought after commodity in the business world

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ARMY STRONG.TM

“Army ROTC” - A World of Opportunity to START STRONG!

It’s PeopleIt’s OpportunitiesIt’s Values Based

It’s YOU!

In Conclusion

Dana ReederEnrollment [email protected]