Wildcat Battalion The of Army ROTC Why UK Army ROTC?

➢ Army ROTC offers you the opportunity to commission as an officer in the Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard upon receiving your degree and completing ROTC training and education.

➢ Army ROTC cadets receive full-tuition and UK covers full room and meals for students who are awarded three- or four-year ROTC scholarships.

➢ UK ROTC cadets are of the highest caliber in the country. UK ROTC was the only program nationwide to produce two distinguished honor graduates of Advanced Camp last summer.

➢ Contracted cadets have the opportunity to attend Army schools, training, competitions, and internships: • Airborne School • Air Assault School • Sapper School • Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP) Program • Basic Camp • Advanced Camp • Nurse Summer Training Program • Ranger Challenge • Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) • Cadet Internship

➢ Through program level fundraising, UK ROTC sends cadets to exciting training and extra-curricular activities not offered at other ROTC programs: • Norwegian Ruck March • German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge • Army Ten Miler • Bataan Memorial Death March

➢ UK ROTC is the only program at the University of Kentucky that can award full-tuition scholarships to students at schools other than UK. Our partnership schools all match ROTC scholarships by covering room and board. They include: • • • • • Midway College

➢ UK cadets can receive a minor in Military Studies & Leadership by completing all required ROTC coursework in addition to a handful of related UK courses outside the Army ROTC curriculum. UK ARMY ROTC: Leaders for Life MINIMUM SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS What is the GPA 2.5 Reserve Officers Training Corps? Age 17-30 • An elective curriculum taken in SAT 1000 conjunction with required major classes ACT 19 • Enhances student / Cadet critical- Qualified w/in 6 months of thinking and leadership skills Medical Exam contracting. Waiver may be • Prepares students/Cadets to receive a required. commission as a Second Lieutenant in Academic, Civil Receive a waiver prior to the US Army, USAR, or ARNG Conviction, Dependents, scholarship being awarded per CC • Two courses of instruction: Substance Abuse, Form 139-R, Cadet Enrollment Basic Course-AMS 100-200 level (4 classes) Placement credit, Prior Service Record. Advance Course-AMS 300 level (4 classes) Male: 42 Pushups, 53 Sit-ups, 15:54 Run Physical Fitness Test Female: 19 Pushups, 53 Sit-ups, 18:54 Run Scholarships & Benefits Program Requirements •Full Tuition in- or out-of-state OR $10K Room • Enrollment in Military Science courses & Board • Leadership Labs/Physical Training •High School National Scholarships • Fall & Spring Exercises (LDX/JLDX) •On Campus: 3-year, 2½-year, 2-year • Must earn a Bachelor or Graduate degree (undergrad & grad) • Cadet Summer Training (Basic/Advanced) •ARNG/USAR Scholarships • Military History Course-AMS/HIS 320 • Optional: Airborne, Air Assault, CULP, CTLT, •Green-to-Gold Scholarships and more! •Tax free living allowance: $420/month • Acceptance of US Army commission as a 2LT •Book Allowance: $600/semester Apply here: https://www.goarmy.com/rotc Contact Mr. Back @ [email protected] or 859-257-6865 for details. Wildcat Battalion Cadet Timeline

• MSI classes are predominantly non-contracted Cadets • MSIII classes (Contracted Cadets only) • Physical Training (PT) and Leadership Labs • Take charge of training events (Labs, PT,FTXs, etc.) • Field Training Exercises (FTXs) • Attend Advanced Camp in summer • Can participate in ROTC extracurricular activities • Follow on training available: Cadet Troop Leadership •Possible attendance of Basic Camp in summer Training (Lead an Active Duty platoon for 3-4 weeks at an Army post), Airborne, Air Assault, Sapper School

• MSIV classes (Contracted Cadets only) • MSII classes (typical year of contracting for • Assume responsibility and command of ROTC those who choose to contract) Cadet Battalion • Attend all training events (FTXs, Labs, PT) • Oversee training of junior, sophomore, freshman • Summer training: Airborne, Air Assault, Cadets Cultural Language Programs, Mountain • Graduate and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in Warfare, Cadet Field Training (Slots awarded the U.S. Army based on merit, i.e. GPA, class rank, APFT scores), possible attendance of Basic Camp in summer ROTC Progression

Freshman Sophomore Basics of Officership Leadership & Teamwork Member of Squad Team Leader Military Science (Fall/Spring) Military Science (Fall/Spring) Fall/Spring Field Exercise Fall/ Spring Field Exercise Basic Camp – Fort Knox** Basic Camp – Fort Knox** Specialty School Training Specialty School Training

Study Junior Abroad Senior Leadership & Tactics Leadership & Management Squad/Platoon Leader Company and Battalion Military Science (Fall/Spring) Military Science (Fall/Spring) Fall/Spring Field Exercise Fall/ Spring Field Exercise Advanced Camp – Fort Knox Internships/CTLT ROTC Scholarships

National and Campus-Based Scholarships • 2 through 4 year scholarships • Language, Nurse, STEM incentives • 100% tuition and fees while on scholarship OR $10k per year ($5k per semester) for Room and Board • $420/month for 10 months each school year • $600/semester for books • No Basic Training or monthly drills requirements (unless contracted under SMP or Minuteman Scholarship) • Non-deployable

ROTC scholarships are not based on financial need. Instead, they're awarded on merit. Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities such as sports, student government or part-time work. Side-by-Side Comparison

Campus/National Scholarship Non-Scholarship SMP GRFD Scholarship In USAR/ARNG? No Yes Yes Academic 2.5 min GPA 2.0 min GPA 2.5 min GPA Requirements • 4 years Active Duty & 4 years IRR • 3 years Active Duty & 5 years IRR or • 8 years in USAR/ARNG Commitment or • 6 years in USAR/ARNG and 2 years IRR • Can NOT commission into Active Duty after college • 8 years in USAR/ARNG • No USAR/ARNG Weekend Drill • Must attend USAR/ARNG weekend drills • Must attend USAR/ARNG weekend drills Time • No USAR/ARNG BCT (Basic Training) or AIT • Must complete IADT (BCT/AIT) to earn GI Bill • Must complete IADT (BCT/AIT) to earn GI Bill Requirements • Classes, PT, Labs & ROTC FTXs • Classes, PT, Labs & ROTC FTXs • Classes, PT, Labs & ROTC FTXs Can Contract • As early as first semester of Freshman Year • As early as Sophomore Year (30 College credits) • As early as first semester of Freshman Year (MM) Must contract by • Four semesters of college remaining NLT age 26 • Four semesters of college remaining • Four semesters of college remaining • By the ROTC Scholarship* • By ARNG Tuition Reimbursement OR •By ARNG Tuition Reimbursement and/ or GI Bill • GI Bill (Junior/Senior year only) and/or ROTC Scholarship Tuition is paid? *If tuition is already paid, ROTC Scholarship *Scholarship can pay Room & Board ($5000/sem) can pay Room & Board ($5000/sem) (Does not receive any ROTC scholarship funds) • $420 per month • $420 per month** • $420 per month** Monthly Stipend ** Cannot contract until Sophomore year Cannot contract until Sophomore year except MM Book Stipend • $600/Semester • N/A • $600/Semester • N/A • $362/month if AIT qualified*** • $362/month if AIT qualified*** Chap 1606 GI Bill (Can still utilize Post 9/11 GI Bill if earned from • $350/month ROTC Kicker once • $350/month ROTC Kicker once contracted*** contracted ***Dedicated GRFDs can NOT use 1606 GI active duty service or gifted from parent/spouse) Bill Drill Pay? • N/A (Not required to attend USAR/ARNG drill) • $311.04/month (E5 pay/2018 pay table) • $311.04/month (E5 pay/2018 pay table) GI Bill remaining • ALL (36 months)*** • 36 MINUS each month used for undergraduate*** • 36 MINUS each month used for undergraduate*** • In athletics (due to high time commitment) • Cadets who want to attend IET/AIT • Cadets who have a plan for a civilian career • Cadets who cannot attend drill or IET/AIT • Cadets who can/want to attend drill • Cadets who can/want to attend drill Preferred path • Cadets who want to save GI Bill benefits for • Cadets who do not need to save 100% of GI Bill • Cadets want tuition and R&B and to save GI Bill for which later • Cadets who want to compete for active duty • Cadets who do NOT want active duty • Cadets who want to compete for active duty Cadets? • Undecided in path to serve: active or reserves

***For more information about G.I. Bill and current rates please visit: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/ One Team, One Fight

USAR ARNG AC

“…I want to put reality on a ‘one Army’ concept,”It’s about the nation. It’s about why we fight wars and how we protect our country. At the end of the day, it is one singular Army that is mutually interdependent on each other for success.” – GEN MILLEY AROTC National High School Scholarship High School Seniors: Would you like to compete for three and four year Army ROTC scholarships for your college of choice!!??

. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need. . Army ROTC awards about 3,000 scholarships each year to High School Seniors. All eligible H.S. Seniors are invited to compete! Visit http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html (or web search “Army ROTC High School Scholarship”) • and then click on “Take the Next Step: Create An Account“. . Competing for an Army ROTC scholarship or being awarded a scholarship does NOT obligate a student to contract with ROTC. Awardees have 30 days to accept or decline a scholarship if awarded. . Timeline: Army ROTC Scholarship Application window opened in June 2017 (between Junior and Senior year); applications must be initiated before 10 January (in their Senior year) & completed (with all 4 criterion met) by 28 Febuary to be considered. . There are four steps to the Army ROTC scholarship process: 1) Online application (takes about 30-90 min; includes military aptitude questionnaire and personal statement) 2) Email or submit a) proof of ACT or SAT score AND b) high school transcript with proof of high school cumulative GPA 3) Physical Fitness Assessment (1 minute push ups, 1 minute curl ups, 1 mile run) administered by a Coach or P.E. Teacher, Recruiter 4) On-Campus In-Person Interview with the Professor of Military Science (PMS.) **Must complete online application and submit ACT/SAT and H.S. transcripts/GPA prior to scheduling ROTC Interview. Students are encouraged (but not required) to interview with the Army ROTC program at the college they would most like to attend college.

Be sure to visit the Buell Armory/Barker Hall during your campus tour. you may schedule your campus tour at: https://www.uky.edu/admission/ schedule-tour

Please text or call Mr. Allen Back if you would like more scholarship, or enrollment information at 859-466-5473 or by email at [email protected]. Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UKARMYROTC/ or at https://armyrotc.as.uky.edu/.

Contact information for ROTC programs can be found by searching by state here http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/find-schools.html or web search the college or university and Army ROTC (for example, University of Kentucky Army ROTC).

Note: High School scholarships extend to The University of Kentucky's 6 Army ROTC partnership schools as well. March 2 Success

• March 2 Success is a FREE website providing our users access to online study materials to help improve their scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, military entrance exam (ASVAB) and others. Our content includes self-paced study programs in Math, English and Science, with a focus of materials on grades 8-12. The High School Math and Verbal Skills course and College Readiness online course each start with a pre-assessment test, using the results to generate a custom learning path. The learning path includes interactive lessons, quizzes and additional practice tests. The High School Science Hub provides lessons and practice tests in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. • Provides 7 full-length practice tests for both the SAT and ACT as well as 25 decks of flashcards. Each section is timed and scored just like the real test. Each section can be reviewed to see if you were correct/incorrect along with a detailed explanation of the problem. You can also review the score to see the percentage, raw score and scaled score based on either the SAT or ACT scoring methods. • We also include information to help students with the entire college application process. This information includes guides to admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and a planning guide to walk you through the details of applying to and being accepted at college. • If you are an educator, parent or mentor looking to help your student(s) succeed, March 2 Success provides a monitoring tool to allow you to check their progress. This tool allows you to see their login frequency and how many times they are accessing specific courses. It also provides information about test scores and lessons completed. • https://www.march2success.com/main/home Reserve Component: Choose where you want to live!

The Reserve Component has units in EVERY State and Territory in the Nation as well as units that are located OCONUS; you can also Inter-State Transfer! More information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPbX2gWxcQg Reserve Component Differences

Army National Guard Army Reserve  54 States & Territories  CONUS & OCONUS  Dual status; State and  Federal force Federal  Conducts State disaster  Conducts peace-time response and war-time missions and war-time Combat missions Combat missions  All Officer branches available  Most Officer branches depending on State available UK ARMY ROTC & KY Army National Guard Simultaneous Member Program (SMP)

Non-Scholarship/Non-GRFD Scholarship GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty) KY KY ARNG SMP Cadets enjoy: ARNG SMP Cadets enjoy: KY residents = full tuition. Out-of-state KY residents = full tuition. Out-of- residents eligible* state residents eligible* GRFD Army ROTC Scholarship*, with: $4,500 per year Federal Tuition 100% tuition and fees (no cap) Assistance (FTA)* OR $10K direct allowance per year

$4,200 per year tax free cadet living $1,200 per year book allowance allowance* $4,200 per year tax free cadet living $3,840 per year Chapter 1606 GI Bill* allowance*

$3,500 per year Cadet GI Bill Kicker* $3,732 per year E-5 drill pay*

$3,732 per year E-5 drill pay* $4,354 per year 2-weeks Annual Training (AT) training pay* $4,354 per year 2-weeks Annual * - very manageable eligibility conditions Training (AT) pay* exist to qualify. See UK ROO and your Recruiter for details. UK Army ROTC & U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Non-Scholarship/Non-GRFD Scholarship GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty) USAR SMP Cadets enjoy: USAR SMP Cadets enjoy: GRFD Army ROTC Scholarship*, with: $4,500 per year Federal Tuition 100% tuition and fees (no cap) assistance (FTA)* OR $10K direct allowance per year

$4,200 per year tax free cadet living $1,200 per year book allowance allowance* $4,200 per year tax free cadet living $3,840 per year Chapter 1606 GI allowance* Bill* $3,732 per year E-5 drill pay* $3,500 per year Cadet GI Bill Kicker* $4,354 per year 2-weeks Annual $3,732 per year E-5 drill pay* Training (AT) training pay*

$4,354 per year 2-weeks Annual * - very manageable eligibility Training (AT) E-5 pay* conditions exist to qualify. See UK ROO and your Recruiter for details. ARMY ROTC MINUTEMAN SCHOLARSHIP ABOUT ROTC ROTC turns students into leaders. There are a lot of courses that teach about leadership, but in ROTC you actually become one. If you want to be a leader and start gaining leadership opportunities right now, there’s no better path than ROTC. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) allows you to earn your officer commission while you attend college and earn your degree. ROTC consists of both academic classes and hands-on training to challenge you both mentally and physically. Participation takes just a few hours a week so you can still maintain other academic studies, campus sports and social activities. You’ll also be learning about leadership and teamwork. It may be one of the best college REQUIREMENTS classes you’ll ever take. - Be a U.S Citizen - Between 17-31* BENEFITS - Valid Medical Physical • Two, Three and Four Year Scholarships Available • Full Tuition and Fees (uncapped) OR Room and Board - Currently in Army National (capped at $10,000 per year)** Guard or be eligible to enlist • Cadet Monthly Stipend ($420 per month/ 10 months a year) - Able to pass Army Physical • Annual $1,200 Book Stipend ($600 per semester) Fitness Test • Eligible for 100% Tuition Waiver at any State School - Meet Height/Weight Standards • Receive Monthly Cadet (E-5) Drill Pay ($274.84+ per month) - Pass Professor of Military • Non-deployable status Science Interview • Officer training in your unit - Acceptance Letter to College - Proof of academic major - Meet minimum ACT/SAT score

* Must not have turned 31 by Dec. 31st of commissioning year AFTER GRADUATION AND UPON COMMISSIONING When you enlist in the Army National Guard you may choose an enlistment period of up to 6 years. However, as soon as you graduate college and earn a commission through ROTC, your enlistment contract is terminated. Upon commissioning, you start a brand new career as an Army officer. That means that even though you were enlisted in the Army National Guard while going to school, upon graduation, you will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. For more information contact: CPT Ana Gatson Packets are due by Officer Strength Manager 3 August 2018 609-218-1119 [email protected] UK Army ROTC Nursing

Nursing Students Receive: Army Nurses Receive: • Tuition and fees paid (Scholarship) • Specialty training in Critical Care, ER, • Malpractice insurance paid Perioperative, OB/GYN, Psychiatric • Immunizations paid Mental Health or Community Health • Nursing supplies paid • Malpractice insurance paid • Uniforms paid • Immunizations paid • NCLEX-RN review course paid • Full medical and dental coverage • NCLEX-RN exam fee paid • Fully funded opportunities • Annual $1,200 book allowance (Scholarship) • Competitive salaries and annual pay increases • $420 monthly tax free allowance • Promotions • Guaranteed position upon graduation • 30 days of paid vacation per year

YOU can pursue your nursing degree along with the Army ROTC leadership, management and military skills training that will enhance your future career success. Early Commissioning Program (ECP)

 Allows ROTC Cadets at Military Junior Colleges (MJC) to be commissioned after 2 years if they have completed all ROTC requirements.  Four MJCs: • Georgia Military College – Milledgeville, GA (478) 387-4860 • Marion Military Institute – Marion, AL (334) 683-2327 • New Mexico Military Institute – Roswell, NM (575) 624-8300 • Valley Forge Military Academy & College – Wayne, PA (610) 687-9495  ECP 2LT’s must have status in the Reserve Component and are administratively managed by Unit Commander and PMS while completing baccalaureate degree.  ECP 2LT’s MUST complete baccalaureate degree AND begin BOLC NLT 36 months after Commissioning or they will be initiated for Separation.

24 Training Opportunities for Cadets on and/or off Campus Army schools/ training that Opportunity for world are available include: travel while in school: • Air Assault Cultural Understanding and • Army Ten-Miler Language Proficiency Program and • Basic Airborne Project Global Officer Partnerships • Cadet Rangers with countries in: • Cadet Troop Leader Training • Africa • Drill Cadet Leader Training • Asia • German Armed Forces Proficiency • Central America • Mountain Warfare • Europe • Norwegian Ruck March Badge • South America • Nurse Summer Training Program • Perishing Rifles • Cadet Internship • Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course

For more information please visit: http://www.cadetcommand.army.mil/training/training-opportunities.aspx Two ways to Serve • Active Duty – Full-time Job with free medical/dental and investment options • Starting pay about $52,000/year; $70,500/year within four years – Will not be stationed in KY permanently and may move every 2-4 years – Tax free Basic Pay and Subsistence Allowance (BAS) and/or Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) – Competitive (not guaranteed) • Army Reserves (USAR) / Army National Guard (ARNG) – Part-time Job: One weekend/month; two weeks in summer • 12 drill weekends & 2 weeks of AT starting pay = $7000-$8000/year ($24/hour) – Very affordable health insurance, investment options – Expectation is that members have full-time civilian employment – Generally members can stay in one area of the state/country • Can still move/transfer state-to-state if needed Branches by Component As A 2ND Lieutenant You Will… • Accept a commission from the President of the into the Regular (active duty) Army, the Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard

• Lead a platoon of up to 50 soldiers

• Serve in 1 of 18 basic career fields; to serve in the Nurse Corp must major in Nursing

• Account for and maintain equipment

• Plan future training and missions

• Lead by example and from the front

• Be responsible for everything that your unit does or fails to do Frequently Asked Questions • Are there opportunities to visit the campus and learn more information about Army ROTC? Yes, the University of Kentucky offers free campus tours. Before or after those tours, please feel free to stop by Buell Armory/ Barker Hall to discuss ROTC options, scholarships, training activities, etc • Can only National (High School) ROTC scholarship winners enroll in ROTC? No, anyone may enroll in ROTC! Most Cadets joining ROTC across the nation enter without a scholarship. But compete for scholarships when on campus. All Cadets are furnished mandatory supplies & equipment at no cost to the student. • By enrolling in ROTC, am I joining the Army? No. Students who are enrolled in ROTC do not serve in the Army UNLESS they pursue (and are awarded) a ROTC contract. Non-contracted ROTC students take ROTC courses and receive college credits. ROTC is considered a college elective. • Is the training in ROTC like being in Basic Training/Boot Camp? No. The ROTC program develops all ROTC participants on leadership and shapes motivated, academically and physically- qualified contracted Cadets into Army Leaders. The training methodology is entirely different than Basic Training. • Will there be time to participate in sports or other non-ROTC activities? Yes. Cadets are college students first! We encourage our Cadets to pursue activities outside of Army ROTC. We currently have Cadets in our program who compete on a number of college-level varsity, intramural, and club athletic teams. The Army ROTC program is centered on the concept of the "Scholar-Athlete-Leader." Academic success is the Cadets' and our top priority. • Is there a military obligation during college? Will I have to deploy? No. A contracted Cadet’s military obligation does not begin until they have graduated/commissioned. Contracted ROTC Cadets, even guard or reserve are non-deployable. • As a freshman Cadet what is my time commitment per week? Freshman can plan on spending about 8-10 hours a week in preparing and participating in class (class twice a week), lab (once a week), and physical training (three times a week). Plan on spending >85% of your time pursing sports, academic interests and degree, and having a balanced university experience. • What if I do not want to go to the University of Kentucky, can I still join Army ROTC? Yes! The University of Kentucky Army ROTC program includes 6 partnership schools in Kentucky. While the Army ROTC scholarship offer does not change each University/College 's may. Please reach out for more information on what your school has to offer. For More FAQ Please visit: https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/parents-and-advisors/faq.html#Isenrolling Parking Structure #5- PARK HERE.

Buell Armory

Arriving at UK & Finding Buell Armory: 1. Park in Parking Structure #5. Barker Hall 2. Walk across the pedway on Level 3. 3. Look for an older brick building directly in front of the pedway walk way. This is Barker Hall. 4. Enter Barker Hall and go through the door on the right. This takes you into If you have any issues finding Buell Armory. You will see Mr. Buell Armory, please call the Back’s office on your right. (Blue wall office at 859-257-6865. with Hall of Fame photographs.)