University of Florida Army ROTC

University of Florida Army ROTC
(352) 392-2769
Van Fleet Hall, 2nd Floor
Mission
Commission the future officer
leadership of the U.S. Army and
motivate young people to be better
citizens.
Many Types of Army Officers
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Finance
Engineering
Chemical
Aviation
Infantry
Nursing
Military Police
Medical Service
Adjutant General
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Air Defense Artillery
Armor
Transportation
Field Artillery
Military Intelligence
Signal
Quartermaster
Ordnance
Many specialties including
doctors, dentists, lawyers,
etc…
Army ROTC Overview
Basic Course
Advanced Course
No Obligation, College Elective
Seeking Commission
MSL I
(Freshman)
Role of the Army
Individual Skills
Drill & Ceremony
Army Branches
Communication
LEADERSHIP
MSL II
(Sophomore)
Army Structure
MSL III
CLC
(Junior)
Fort
Adaptive
Leadership Knox
Team Exercises
Skills
29
Days
Planning &
Patrolling
Execution
Operations Training &
Evaluation
Leadership
FTX
Attributes
National
Order of
Physical
Merit List
Time Management Training
MSL IV
(Senior)
Transition
Military Law/
Justice
Plan & Conduct
Unit Training
Access Complex
Operations
Staff Position
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Gold
Bar
Summer Training
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Airborne School
Air Assault School
Mountain Warfare School
Northern Warfare School
CULP
• Cultural Understanding and
Language Proficiency
-Three weeks long
-More than 40 different
countries in Asia, Europe,
Africa, and South America
CLIP-B
• Culture and Language Incentive Pay Bonus
-Granted with a B or better in increasing
dollar amounts
• To persuade cadets to gain foundational level
of Cultural Awareness and Foreign Language
competence
Weekly Time Commitment
Class
Lab
PT
Meeting
Total
1st Yr
2nd Yr
3rd Yr
4th Yr
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2 hr
2 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
3 hrs
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7 hrs
7 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
3 hrs
1 hr
8 hrs
Note: All Cadets attend a Field Training Exercise at Camp
Blanding one weekend per semester (3 days in length)
*Flexible w/ Core Classes
Admission Options for Juniors
• Alternate Entry Option
• Compression (Engineering Majors 3 yrs)
• Prior Service or Prior Credit
Compression
• An option for majors with 3 years remaining,
typically engineering majors
1st Year
2nd Year
MS 1 and MS 2
Classes (elective
courses)
PT
MS 3 Class (3000 CLC Four weeks
level course)
Land Nav
Confidence TNG
PT
FLRC
First Aid
Lab
CBRNE
U.S. Weapons
7 hours total
Familiarization
Patrolling STX
Lab
7 hours total
Following
Summer
3rd Year
MS 4 Class (4000
level course)
PT
Lab
Meeting
8 hours total
Prior Service/Credit
• Prior service/credit can count for MS1 and
MS2 years of ROTC
• What qualifies:
– Three to four years of JROTC (regardless of branch)
– College level ROTC (regardless of branch)
– Military Service (BCT)
Alternate Entry Option
1st Year
Following
Summer
2nd Year
MS 4 class,
4000 level course
LTC Four weeks
MS 3 class,
CLC Four weeks
3000 level course Land Nav
Confidence TNG
Class, 2 hrs
FLRC
First Aid
PT, 3 hrs
CBRNE
U.S. Weapons
Lab, 2 hrs
Familiarization
Cultural Awareness
Patrolling STX
Physical TNG
Class, 2 hrs
Weapons TNG
PT, 3 hrs
Classroom TNG
Lab, 2 hrs
Field TNG
Meeting, 1 hr
Following Summer
Commission
Scholarship Information
• 2 year
• 2.5 year
• 3 year
• ARNG & USAR GRFD
• SMP
Scholarship Information
• Full Tuition or Room & Board
– Up to $5000/semester ($10000/year)
• Books: $600 / semester ($1200/year)
• Stipend for 10 months / year:
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Freshman Year: $300 / month
Sophomore Year: $350 / month
Junior Year: $450 / month
Senior Year: $500 / month
• BOTTOM LINE: $$$ to attend class
• ARNG & USAR Cadets may receive GI Bill benefits
after attending basic training (option) tuition
assistance, & drill pay
Service Commitment
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Active Duty: 4 years AD; 4 years USAR, NG or IRR
National Guard: 6 years NG; 2 years IRR
Army Reserve: 6 years USAR; 2 years IRR
Total obligation is 8 years depending on Accessions
Board
There are many National Guard units and Army
Reserve units all over the state of Florida—you can
be “stationed” a few minutes from your home town.
Organizations
• Gator Guard Drill Team
– Mardi Gras
– UF Homecoming Parade
– Training with US Army Honor Guard in Washington, DC
• Raiders: Infantry Tactics Club
• Ranger Challenge
– Compete against schools from Georgia, Florida, and
Puerto Rico
– Events: 10KM road march, M16 Rifle qualification, Army
Physical Fitness Test, One-Rope Bridge, Land Navigation,
Weapons Assembly & Disassembly, Hand Grenade
Assault Course, Leadership Exam
University of Florida
Army ROTC
ROTC Testimonial
“The UF Army ROTC program clearly instills physical
conditioning, self-discipline and a motivational
drive. These are the attributes that make a
champion. Army ROTC is a great option for an
athletic student seeking a challenge.”
--Billy Donovan, UF Men’s Basketball Team
Head Coach
Point of Contact Information:
Kyle Everage, Recruiting Operations Officer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: (352) 352-2769
Cell Phone: (352) 339-0997
Office: Van Fleet Hall, Room 113
QUESTIONS?