Green To Gold Brief 2013-07-09

5th APACHE BRIGADE ROTC
GREEN TO GOLD BRIEF

MR. LARRY D.M. PARKER, SR.
5TH APACHE BRIGADE ROTC
(210) 295-2006
Larry.parker@us.army.mil
Green to Gold
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN THIS BRIEFING
BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE THE
POTENTIAL TO BE A GREAT OFFICER.
I LOOK FORWARD TO A CHANCE TO PROVE
MYSELF THROUGH COMPLETING A COLLEGE
DEGREE AND EARNING MY COMMISSION
THROUGH THE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS (ROTC).
Agenda
What Is ROTC
Green To Gold Options
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Questions
What Is ROTC
ROTC is an elective college class

at some schools.
not basic training
ROTC is not a Military
School
ROTC
Other classes
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Military Science I
Military Science II
Military Science III
Military Science IV
(1 credit)
(2 credits)
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Basic Leadership
Applied Leadership
Tactical Leadership
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
You may enter the program

as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
depending on your previous
college credits completed
Senior Year
Leadership Development
And Assessment Camp
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
Commissioning, Branching
& Officer Training
Junior Year
Senior Year
Military
Science III
Military
Science IV
College
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Graduation
Fall FTX
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Spring FTX
Commissioning
BOLC A
First Assignment
Leadership Development
And Assessment Camp
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
Accession and
Branching Board
S - SCHOLAR (GPA)
A - ATHLETE (APFT, SPORTS)
L LEADER (LDAC, ROTC)
What Is Green To Gold

An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete a
bachelor or masters degree and earn an Army commission
Must be a full-time student (no online programs)
At a college that offers Army ROTC
Pursuing an approved degree
After graduation and commissioning ROTC graduates serve in:
Active Army, Army Reserves or National Guard
Green To Gold Options

There are three Green To Gold Options:
Active Duty Option
Scholarship Option
Non-Scholarship Option
You may be eligible

for more than one
option
Active Duty Option
An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete the last 2 years of a
bachelor or masters degree and earn an Army commission
while remaining on Active Duty
Keep current rank and continue to accrue time in service
Keep current pay and allowances (VAH, BAH, etc.)
Keep current health insurance, life insurance, all benefits
Continue to accrue (and use) ordinary leave
Your duty station is COLLEGE.
Soldiers remain on Active Duty and are assigned to the Student Detachment
at Ft. Jackson for administrative purposes
Active Duty Option is highly competitive 200 slots open each year
Selectee Profile:
APFT 278
GT 119
GPA 3.32
Active Duty Option
Financial benefits:
Active Duty pay and allowances
MGIB (Active Duty rate, only pays tuition & fees)
You pay for:
Tuition & fees ( reimbursed throughout the semester)
Books
Housing and food (VAH and BAH)
Tuition assistance may not be used while in this program

Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
Scholarship Option
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending college

full time to earn a bachelor or masters degree and obtain an Army
commission with a full scholarship
Discharged under AR 635-200, Chapter 16-2
Scholarships are 2, 3, or 4 years in length
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
ROTC scholarships are competitive approx 750 each year

Winner Profile (3 year):
APFT 271
GT 120
GPA 3.35
( 4 year):
APFT 290
GT 124
GPA 3.25
Scholarship Option
Financial benefits:
Full tuition plus all mandatory fees
$1200 per year book allowance
MGIB
ROTC stipend of $350 - $500 per month
Scholarship money
may be used for
either tuition or room
& board your
choice
You pay for:
Housing and food (room and board)
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may

be used
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending

college full time to earn a bachelor or masters degree and obtain an Army
commission
Discharged under Chapter 16
Must have 2
years or 60 college credit
hours completed
Must be able to graduate in 2 years with no summer

school
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
Non-scholarship ROTC slots are non-competitive
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are accepted
Financial benefits:
MGIB
ROTC stipend of $450 - $500 per month
You pay for:
Tuition, fees and books
Housing and food (room and board)
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
Why would you consider the Non-Scholarship Option?
Entry is non-competitive: if you meet the requirements, youre in
Eligibility requirements are less restrictive than the other options
2.0 GPA versus 2.5 GPA for other programs
Age up to 34 versus 31-32 for other options
Can start college in Spring or Fall semester
Can participate in National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time

(provides tuition assistance( providing a state school and available
funds), and drill pay) under the
Simultaneous Membership Program

Cadets serve simultaneously in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard
Provides additional financial benefits as well as continued military

experience
Cadets in the SMP are non-deployable assets
Cadets are paid at E-5 rate (or higher) for drill and Annual Training
Cadets are mentored by commissioned officers in their units

Financial Benefits in addition to ROTC Incentives
$286 monthly drill pay (E-5 w/3yr TIS pay)

Tuition assistance or tuition waiver

Typical Monthly Income with SMP:
$ 1321 MGIB
150 MGIB plus up (pay $600 extra into MGIB before ETS)
286 Drill pay from NG or USAR unit (based on E-5 pay with >3 years TIS)
450 ROTC stipend (goes up to $500 per month for college seniors)
350 Kicker (NG or USAR)
$2557
Plus tuition paid by NG (tuition waiver) or USAR (tuition assistance)
Recap
Active Duty Option
Stay on Active Duty with all pay and benefits
Limited number of openings
Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall semester
Scholarship Option
Full tuition scholarship + books + monthly allowance
Must be under 31 by date of commissioning
Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall / Spring semester
Can do Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) in Guard or Reserves
Unlimited openings
Application completed at ROTC department, start school Fall or Spring
Service Obligation
Upon completion of ROTC and graduation:
Active Duty Option:
8 years service
3 years Active Duty

+ 5 years USAR/NG or IRR
Scholarship Option:
8 years USAR/NG
or
4 years Active Duty
Non-Scholarship:
4 years USAR/NG + 4 years IRR

or
3 years Active Duty
Basic requirements apply to all options
Each program has its own requirements
All Green To Gold Options:
Non-Waivable Requirements
US Citizen no dual citizenship
GT score: 110
APFT: 60 / 60 / 60 with no alternate events
No permanent profiles
HS graduate
Eligible to reenlist no bars or flags
No domestic violence record
Medically qualified pass a DODMERB physical for ROTC
Be accepted by the college you plan to attend
All Green To Gold Options:
Waivable Requirements
No more than 3 dependents including spouse
Under 35 (ADO, non-scholarship only) at time of commission

(Under 31 for scholarship is not waivable)
No more than 10 years AFS
No civil convictions
Active Duty Option
Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
College GPA of 2.5 or higher
Under age 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)

Less than 10 years AFS at commissioning (Exception to policy
possible)
Scholarship Option
College GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 2 or 3 year scholarship)
HS GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 4 year scholarship)
ACT score of 19 or SAT of 920 (math and verbal) (4 yr scholar)
Under age 31 on 31 DEC of your graduation year

Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
College GPA of 2.0 or higher
Under 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)
Application Procedure
Active Duty Option and Scholarship Option
Complete online application NLT 1 FEB 2013.
(1) window for scholarships only
Centralized board meets on 8 April 2013
Results are announced in June 2013
Start college in Fall semester
Non- Scholarship Option
Apply anytime
Application processed at local ROTC battalion no board
Start college in Spring or Fall semester
Next Steps
Are you a leader? Are you committed to the US Army? Decide
whether a career as a commissioned officer in the Active or
Reserve Components is for you
Determine your qualifications and preferences for each of the three options
Build a packet
Scholarship and Active Duty Option: application process

completed online (www.armyrotc.com). Must be complete NLT 1
FEB 2013.
Non-Scholarship: contact the ROTC battalion at:
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ SAN ANTONIO

MAJ
Melva N. Rivera (210) 458-5607 or melva.n.rivera.mil@mail.mil
Weber State University
University of Wyoming
University of Utah
Brigham Young University
Colorado State University
University of Colorado
Utah State Univ.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Northern Arizona University
Embry Riddle Aero U.
Arizona State University
Northeastern Univ.
Oklahoma State U.
UT P
U of Central Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
University of New Mexico
University of Arizona
Texas El Paso
Arkansas State U
U of Central Arkansas
Cameron University U of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Texas Tech University

N Mexico State University
University of Arkansas
Univ. of North Texas

UT at Arlington
Texas Christian University
HHenderson State
Baylor Univ.
Stephen F. Austin
Tarleton State
UT at Austin
Texas State
UT at San Antonio
Sam Houston State

Prairie View A&M
University of Houston
St Marys
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas &M Corpus Christi
UT Pam American
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FAQ
What branch / MOS will I have as an officer?
Can I go to Airborne/Air Assault School in ROTC?
What is a typical duty day?
Do I have to go to Tarleton State University?
What if I dont have a 110 GT score?
After I get in can I change my major?
Can I transfer to another school after I get in?
Where can I get blank forms?
What if I get deployed?
References & Contacts

www.armyrotc.com
AR 145-1, Senior Army ROTC
Cadet Command Regulation 145-6, Green To Gold Program
University of Texas @ San Antonio ROTC (partner battalion

for Ft. Sam Houston) MAJ Melva N. Rivera (210) 458-5607
melva.n.rivera.mil@mail.mil
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