Army ROTC

1. Army ROTC Red Raider Battalion Guns Up!!!

2. Our Corps • Corps Size: 100 – 120 Cadets • Organized into Two- Three Platoons • Composition • 76% 4-year normal progression • 17% Veteran & prior military service • 7% 2-year junior year entry • Our mission: To commission high-quality Second Lieutenants for the US Army. • Annual Commissions: 12-15 • Designated 12th ROTC Brigade Flagship Program

3. Distinguished Alumni & Campus VIPs General (ret.) Richard Cavazos Lieutenant General Robert Clark Major General (ret.) Walter Huffman

4. Leader Development Program • Military Science I MILS 1101 & 1102 Freshmen • Foundations of Officership: Intro to Army officer profession, military leadership, and basic military skills. Time management & physical fitness. Survey of pre-commissioning program. • Military Science II MILS 2201 & 2202 Sophomore • Individual Leadership Studies: Intro to decision-making and group processes related to military leadership. Focus on character develipment, role of the officer, and Army values. • Military Science III MILS 3301 & 3302 Juniors • Leadership & Problem Solving: Preparation for summer completion of Leader Development & Assessment Course (LDAC) at Ft. Lewis, WA. Emphasis on small-unit tactics, troop leading procedures, field training, and basic soldiering skills • Military Science IV MILS 4301 & 4302 Seniors • Officership: Focus on transition from cadet to Second Lieutenant with intro to military law and ethics, leadership case studies, hands-on practice sessions, and a Senior Leadership Project. No Obligation BASIC COURSE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADVANCED COURSE Summer – LDAC (39 days Ft. Lewis)

5. Fall Field Training Exercise • Macy’s Ranch (Post, TX) • M-16 Marksmanship Range • Rappelling • Day & Night Land Navigation • Squad Tactics Lanes • Platoon Patrolling • Paintball

6. Spring Field Training Exercise • Fort Sill, Oklahoma • Use of Basic Training Facility • Brigade Mini-Camp (Juniors) • Combat Obstacle Course • M203 Grenade Launcher • Leadership Reaction Course • Barracks Orientation • Treadwell Tower • M-16 Range

7. Second Lieutenant MS I MS II $350 Contract - Optional MS III $450 Contract - Required MS IV $500 Monthly Stipend Active or Reserve Duty 15 Career Branches www.branchorientation.com

8. Second Lieutenant 16 Career Branches www.branchorientation.com • Infantry • Armor • Field Artillery • Engineer • Aviation • Military Intelligence • Military Police • Quartermaster • Nurse Corps • Signal • Chemical • Medical Service Corps • Ordnance • Transportation • Finance • Adjutant General

9. Why Army Service? • Annual starting salary $37,000 (includes tax-free housing and food allowance) • Excellent pay raises - $59,562 within 4 years (CPT) • Full medical and dental coverage for self & family • 30-days paid vacation each year • Army Tuition Assistance for Master’s Degree • Access to commissary & post exchange • Thrift Savings Plan • 20-year retirement plan at nearly 45% of end salary • Resume enhancement – think Colin Powell & Sam Walton • Veteran’s benefits & hiring preferences SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY MAKE A DIFFERENCE

10. Extra-curricular Activities • Ranger Challenge Team & Ranger Company • Adventure Training • Infantry Skills • Military Skills Competition with 22 other ROTC Programs • Ranked 6th Place in 2005 10K Road March – Army Physical Fitness Test – Land Navigation One-Rope Bridge – Patrolling – M-16 – Grenade Assault Course

11. Extra-curricular Activities • Pershing Rifles • Grey Scouts • Recreational & Competitive Marksmanship Team • US Army Small Arms Competition 2004 (team captain ranked #1 individual overall) • Military Honor Society • Color Guard • Individual & Squad Exhibition Drill AirSoft M-16 – Paintball – M-16 Marksmanship Trainers AirSoft M-16 – Paintball – M-16 Marksmanship Trainers

12. Summer Training • Airborne School • Air Assault School • Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) • Northern Warfare Training Course • Mountain Warfare School • Combat Survival Training • United Kingdom Officer Training Camp • Cadet Field Training (West Point) • Robin Sage OPFOR

13. Fun • Military Balls • Dining Out • Cadet Socials • Commander’s Cup • Alumni Events • Football Game Support • Trips

14. Scholarship Benefits • We offer 2 & 3-year ROTC Scholarships • Pre-nursing students – 4 year Sch. opportunities • 100% Tuition & Required Fees • (or Room & Board payment option – NEW!) • Annual Textbook Allowance - $900 • Monthly Stipend ($300/freshman - $500/senior)

15. Scholarship Selection • Key: Scholar, Athlete, & Leader • On-campus Performance • First semester GPA (3.0 and above) with strong APFT score • Participation in ROTC events & physical training • Demonstrated desire to become an Army officer • Personal Interview with Prof. of Military Science • DoDMERB Medical Exam • Army Height/Weight Standards • Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) • Administered by Senior ROTC Department • 3 Events: Push-ups, Sit-ups, & 2-mile run • Scholarship Board: January – March • Scholarship Selection: April – May

16. How to Enroll • Freshmen MILS 1101 • Sophomores MILS 1101 & 2201 (compress) • Juniors MILS 3301 (AEO) Location: Room 351 or 377, 3rd Floor, Business Admin. Bldg. Leadership Lab: Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:50 (attached to each class; no credit) Textbooks: Provided free to all freshmen & sophomores Uniforms & Equipment: Issued from our Supply Room during 1st two weeks (free) MS I MILS 1101-001 Wed 12:00-12:50 MILS 1101-002 Wed 4:00-4:50 MILS 1101-501 Lab Thurs 3:30-4:50 (all class sections) MS II MILS 2201-001 Mon/Wed 10:00-10:50 MILS 2201-002 Mon/Wed 11:00-11:50 MILS 2201-501 Lab Thurs 3:30-4:50 (all class sections) MS III MILS 3301-001 Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:50 MILS 3301-501 Lab Thurs 3:00-4:50 (all class sections)

17. Other Information • Open to all majors • No obligation until Junior year • In-state tuition for contracted cadets • Required counseling with instructors • Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) • Physical fitness program • Departmental incentive scholarships

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