NYC ARMY ROTC AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY CADET HANDBOOK FALL 2012 Welcome to the Fordham ROTC RAM Battalion ! Welcome you to the RAM Battalion and to NYC Army ROTC. Whether you are simply taking courses to learn about leadership or have already decided to pursue a commission as an Officer in the United States Army, you will undoubtedly benefit from the broad range of classes and experiences while a member of the Ram Battalion. As one of the first ROTC units established by Congress in 1885, our program is one of the oldest and finest in the nation – and has a long and proud history. Over 4,000 officers have graduated from our program since its inception and many have gone on to be leaders in their fields – whether in the Army or in the civilian sector. The program includes students from Fordham University, Columbia University, NYU, Marist, CUNY and numerous others. By participating in ROTC you will open numerous doors of opportunity for your future. Employers, as well as graduate and medical schools, recognize and seek what ROTC cadets and graduates have to offer – LEADERSHIP. The leadership skills you will develop during your ROTC career with serve you well in whatever walk of life you decide to pursue. It is no mistake that 70% of Fortune 500 company CEOs have served in the Armed Forces as Army Officers. Many of our Cadets are leaders outside of ROTC. They have learned to take on responsibility and to be willing to sacrifice their time and energy for others in a variety of settings. Many volunteer in community service organizations and campus groups or participate in extra- curricular activities as leaders in their fraternities and sororities, athletic teams, and service groups. I encourage you to participate in these kinds of activities as well to build on the qualities we try to establish here – selfless service, teamwork, and respect for others. Our ROTC instructors are professional leaders with a myriad of experiences that we would love to share with you as we help develop you into the leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to assisting you in reaching your goals while reinforcing in you the values that will set you up for success in the future. We are happy to have you in the Battalion and look forward to working with you this year. Please use this Cadet Guide to learn a little more about how ROTC works and to get started on the right foot with some basic military knowledge. If you have questions, feel free to ask any cadre member or upper class cadet for assistance. “RAM TOUGH!” LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE STARTS HERE! TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Chapter 1: General Information Mission and Purpose 1-1 Ram Battalion Structure 1-2 Monetary Allowances 1-3 Military Service Obligations 1-4 Administration 1-5 Chapter 2: Program Requirements and Curriculum Overview 2-1 Core Curriculum 2-2 Professional Military Education 2-3 Grading Policy 2-4 Scholarship Probation and Termination 2-5 Disenrollment 2-6 Physical Training 2-7 Chapter 3: Officer’s Image, Values, Courtesy, and Discipline The Image of the Officer 3-1 Military Courtesy 3-2 The Hand Salute 3-3 Military Discipline 3-4 Values & Leadership Dimensions 3-5 Conduct 3-6 Excused Absences 3-7 Chapter 4: Uniform & Appearance, Equipment Issue and Turn-In General Appearance 4-1 General Guidance of Uniform Standards (ACU / ASU / IPFU) 4-2 Accessories, Decorations, and ROTC Insignia (Including Beret) 4-3 U.S. Army Rank Structure and Insignia 4-4 Issue and Turn-In of Uniforms and Equipment 4-5 Equipment SOP’s 4-6 Chapter 5: Cadet Battalion Organization and Responsibilities Organizational Structure 5-1 Chain of Command 5-2 Command and Staff Responsibilities 5-3 Chapter 6: Ranger Detachment Organization and Responsibilities Ranger Detachment 6-1 Ranger Challenge 6-2 Chapter 7: Cadet Professional Development Training and Social Activities Leadership Development Assessment Course 7-1 Off Campus Training Programs 7-2 Association of the United States Army 7-3 Color Guard 7-4 Mentorship Program 7-5 Chapter 8: Annual Awards Purpose 8-1 Award Description 8-2 Chapter 9: Affiliate Schools Registration 9-1 Transportation / Parking 9-2 Physical Training 9-3 List of Annexes Annex A: Army Physical Fitness Test Grading Scale Annex B: Height/Weight Screening Table Annex C: Drill, Ceremonies, Flags, General Orders, OPORD Format, Radio Procedures, TLP’s GOTWA, LACE, SALUTE, MEDEVAC Request, General Orders Annex D: Cadet Awards and Ribbons Annex E: Terminology and Acronyms Annex F: Army ROTC History Annex G: ROTC Patch Annex H: Rules to live by in ROTC Annex I: Basic Tactics Annex J: After Action Review Annex K: Army Officer Branches Annex L: Battalion History Army Song Cadet Creed Soldier Creed Note: For updates to this guide, see the Senior Military Instructor. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 Mission and Purpose a. The mission of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is to train the future officer leadership of the United States Army and motivate students to become better citizens. b. The purpose of the NYC Army ROTC at Fordham University program is to instill in each Cadet the military skills and leadership qualities required to serve as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, as well as develop a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, responsibility, and appreciation for national security in each student. c. The purpose of this Cadet guide is to provide the Cadets of Ram Battalion with a general understanding of how the Army ROTC Program works at Fordham University. It also serves as a reference for some of the necessary topics covered in training, as well as covering the expectations and requirements of participation. d. Additional information about ROTC and Army information can be found on the NYC Army ROTC website at www.nyrotc.com. 1-2 Ram Battalion Structure a. The NYC Army ROTC “Ram Battalion” includes Cadets from schools in the NYC metropolitan area as well as the mid and lower Hudson Valley area. 1. The Ram Battalion is divided into a Headquarters element and three companies. Each company is further divided into platoons and squads to replicate the Army chain of command structure (see Chapter 5) in order to provide Cadets fundamental knowledge of how the Army is structured. 2. The Ranger Detachment is a separate element that focuses training on the annual Ranger Challenge competition each October (see Chapter 6) and provides Cadets with opportunities to participate in more training opportunities. b. In general, MS IV (senior) Cadets hold Battalion staff leadership positions in the Headquarters element while MS III (juniors) Cadets serve in company, platoon and squad positions, in order to prepare them for the annual Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC), where MSIII Cadets are required to be evaluated on their ability to serve in Squad, Platoon, and Company level leadership positions. 1-3 Monetary Allowances a. Basic Course Cadets (MSI and MSII) with Army ROTC scholarships and all Advanced Course (MSIII and MSIV) Cadets (both scholarship and non-scholarship) are paid a monthly subsistence of $300 (freshman), $350 (sophomore), $450 (junior), and $500 (senior). Non-Scholarship MSIII Cadets must be contracted in order to start receiving this allowance. This subsistence will not exceed the school year (stops during summer). There is also a book allowance of $600 per semester, for scholarship Cadets. Scholarship Cadets’ tuition will be paid on the 45th day of contracted enrollment each semester. b. While attending LDAC and LTC, Cadets are paid and are provided food, housing, uniforms, equipment, and medical attention at government expense. Cadets may elect government transportation to and from summer training or choose to be reimbursed for providing their own transportation. 1-4 Military Service Obligations: Officers commissioned through the Army ROTC Program will have an eight-year obligation that may be broken down as such: a. Active duty slots are highly competitive – most scholarship students are selected. 1. Active Duty: 4 years, followed by: 4 years Reserve Duty (Reserve, NG or IRR) 2. Or, Reserve Duty 8 years b. Non-scholarship Cadets Active Duty or Reserves 3 years (see Notes above) Reserve Duty 5 years Inactive Ready Reserves (IRR) c. Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Option Active Duty for training (Officer Basic Course) Scholarship Or Non-scholarship Cadets o 8 years National Guard or Reserves Must join a National Guard or Reserve Unit and drill while contracted 1-5 Administration a. The focal point for all Army ROTC administrative and finance functions is the ROTC Human Resource Administrative Office. These Cadre members assist Cadets in completing various forms and documents that are relevant to the ROTC program. b. Monthly subsistence payments are directly deposited into Cadet bank accounts. Every Cadet will fill out a direct deposit form when contracted into the program. c. Any pay problems must be reported immediately to the MS instructor, and Human Resource Administrator. d. The official address for the Fordham ROTC program is: NYC Army ROTC, Fordham University Department of Military Science 441 E. Fordham Road, FMH 130 Bronx, New York 10458 f. The official contact numbers and website info for the Ram Battalion are: Info: 1-800-692-ROTC (7682) Secretary: 718-817-4875 Enrollment: 718-817-4876 / 4798 HRA: 718-817-0920 / 0922 LOG: 718-817-4329 / 0921 Operations: 718-817-4213 / 4877 Marist: 845-575-3000 Extension 2814 Fax: 718-817-4649 Website: http://www.nycrotc.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nycrotc Twitter: nycrotc CHAPTER 2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM 2-1 Overview: The Ram Battalion Army ROTC Program consists of two components – the core curriculum and Professional Military Education (PME).