Army rotc unc-charlotte Army rotc point of contact

Rick Nash

UNC-Charlotte Army ROTC Enrollment Officer

704-687-8633

rnash3@uncc.edu

Visit our 49er Battalion website at www.arotc.uncc.edu

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   High School Cadet Command
   

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  Online, available after 30 Jun of Junior year at www.goarrmy.com/rotc
  
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  What makes a student competitive?
  
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    GPA 3.6, ACT 27, SAT (2-part) 1260 (averages for scholarship offers)
    
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    Demonstrated Scholar, Athlete, Leader (SAL) qualities
    
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    Looking to pursue a STEM major (but not required)
    
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    Complete entire application process by 10 Oct of Senior year
    
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  Seniors have until 10 Jan to submit application; 28 Feb to complete additional requirements
  
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    Student can select up to 7 schools they are interested in attending
    
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    After Cadet Command confirms receiving application
    
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      Must have HS counselor/advisor send in current transcripts & SAT/ACT scores
      
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      Must take a Physical Assessment Test, administered by a HS representative
      
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      Must schedule a Professor of Military Science (PMS) Interview at the closest Army ROTC program
      
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  Cadet Command holds scholarship boards mid- Oct, mid-Jan, and mid-Mar
  
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  Out of approximately 6000 applications, last year Cadet Command offered 1000 4-year scholarships and 1000 3-year Advance Designated scholarships
  
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  Once offer is made student can start DODMERB/medical qualification process
  
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  Once offer is made, scholarship transfers can be requested, but are not guaranteed
  

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   On-Campus Scholarships
   

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  Student must be enrolled in a Military Science class and leadership lab
  
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  Typically 3-year or less scholarships (based on College CGPA, Army PT scores, Major, PMS)
  
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    STEM
    
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    GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty) – commissioned into the National Guard or Army Reserves only
    
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    Language (majoring in a DOD critical language)
    
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    Line / Active Duty
    
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  What makes a student competitive?
  
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    CGPA > 3.0
    
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    Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) of 80/80/80/Total of 250
    
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      2-mins of push-ups; 10 min break; 2-mins of sit-ups; 10 min break; 2-mile run
      
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      19 year old male: 57 push-ups, 66 sit-ups, 14:20 2-mile run
      
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      19 year old female: 31 push-ups, 66 sit-ups, 17:10 2-mile run
      
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      students can Google Army APFT to find a calculator
      
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    Interested in a GRFD scholarship
    
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      This type of scholarship will become more and more the norm
      
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      Student must drill one weekend a month as an SMP Cadet
      
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    Pursuing a STEM Major
    
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    Active participant in the Army ROTC program
    

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   Scholarship Incentives
   

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  Army ROTC scholarships pay for Full Tuition & Mandatory Fees, or Room & Board
  
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  $600/semester for books & supplies
  
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  Monthly tax-free stipend ($300/FR, $350/SO, $450/JR, $500/SR)
  

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   Active Duty is very competitive, future expects only 50% getting active duty commissions
   

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   Students looking to enlist into the National Guard or Army Reserves.
   
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   Part-time commitment (one weekend a month, two weeks during the summer)
   
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      Still capable of being a full-time college student
      
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   Basic Combat Training (BCT) / Advance Individual Training (AIT)
   
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      Can go to BCT between Jr/Sr year in HS
      
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      Can go to AIT between Sr year / start of College
      
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      Most go to BCT/AIT before starting College
      
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      Many take a Summer & Semester off to go to BCT/AIT
      
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   Completing BCT entitles student to Federal & State (National Guard) Tuition Assistance
   
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      Eligible for Federal TA after serving 1-year of service (approx $4500/year)
      
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      National Guardsmen may be eligible for State TA immediately after BCT
      
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         Each State NG is different, so they need to talk to NG Recruiter
         
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      National Guardsmen may be eligible for both Fed & State TA after 1-year service
      
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   Completing AIT entitles full-time students to monthly GI Bill/GI Bill kicker payments (approx $250-350/mo)
   
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   Effective 1 Jan 2015, Students can’t receive both TA and GI Bill benefits at the same time for the same courses.
   
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   National Guard/Army Reserve soldiers receive weekend drill pay (approx $150/mo)
   
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   Army ROTC Program can contract SMP Cadets as soon as they are Academic Sophomores (30 credit hours)
   
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      Contracted SMP Cadets received Monthly tax-free stipend (mentioned above)
      
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      Contracted SMP Cadets start getting paid an as E5 for weekend drills
      
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   Good course of action for resident students going to a state university (lower tuition rates)
   

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   8- year service obligation for all commissioned officers
   
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   Scholarship Cadets
   
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      4-year active duty commitment (then continue AD, NG/Resv, or IRR)
      
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      8-year National Guard/Reserve commitment
      
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   Non-scholarship Cadets (includes SMP Cadets)
   
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      3-year active duty commitment (then continue AD, NG/Resv, or IRR)
      
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      6-year National Guard/Reseve commitment (then continue NG/Resv or IRR)