ARNG/USAR

SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM(SMP) OVERVIEW:

Members of the North Carolina Army National Guard and the Army Reserve can enroll in the ROTC program during the summer prior to the start of their last 2 years of education. Usually, this is after the sophomore year for the traditional 4-year degree program. However, for someone attending graduate school, they can enroll prior to the start of their last 2 years of education.

BENEFITS:

North Carolina ARNG:

  • 100% college tuition (undergraduate degree)
  • 75% Tuition Assistance (graduate degree)
  • Montgomery G.I. Bill ($282 monthly)
  • Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($350 monthly)
  • E-5 Pay (approximate $180 per weekend drill)
  • ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
  • Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
  • Can be guaranteed ARNG duty upon commissioning

USAR:

  • 75% Tuition Assistance
  • Montgomery G.I. Bill ($282 monthly)
  • Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($350 monthly)
  • E-5 Pay (approximate $180 per weekend drill)
  • ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
  • Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
  • Can be guaranteed USAR duty upon commissioning

REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • US Citizen
  • Less then 32 years old at graduation
  • 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale
  • Be in good physical condition and be able to pass a medical examination
  • Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
  • Meet Height/Weight Requirements

OBLIGATIONS:

6 year ARNG/USAR commitment, or 3 years active duty

All cadets are required to take one ROTC course per semester (see below) and a lab. The time commitment is approximately 7-10 hours weekly.

Advanced Course (Junior and Senior Years) Credit Hours
Leadership and Military Skills I 3 hrs.
Leadership and Military Skills II 3 hrs.
Leadership and Military Skills III 3 hrs.
Special Topics for Officers 2 hrs.
Legal Issues for the Military 2 hrs.
Ethics and Leadership 2 hrs.

In addition to the ROTC courses listed above all cadets must take one class in military history and pass a swim test.

Cadets are required to participate in three Physical Training (PT) sessions weekly. Times will be deconflicted with the commandant of cadets.

All Cadets take part in one Field Training Exercise (FTX) each semester. This usually involves a Friday through Sunday at a nearby training site.