SagenZolanski
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can someone explain to me in detail what exactly SMP is? and who is eligible for it?
Here's a good overview, courtesy of Clarkson ROTC.can someone explain to me in detail what exactly SMP is? and who is eligible for it?
can someone explain to me in detail what exactly SMP is? and who is eligible for it?
The SMP program enables students who possess a minimum of 30 credit hours and a minimum 2.0 CGPA, to be a member of the Army National Guard or Army Reserves and an ROTC cadet simultaneously. Contracted cadets hold the pay-grade of a Sergeant (E-5) in their Guard or Reserve unit and serve as Officer trainees under the supervision and guidance of a Commissioned Officer. Pay is approximately $274.00 per monthly drill (2010 pay rate; <2 years of service). Additionally, contracted SMP cadets receive the following ROTC subsistence allowance depending on academic year:
$350 - Sophomores $450 - Juniors $500 - Seniors
Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) can be completed in one summer and in time to start the Fall semester, depending on the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) chosen. Upon successful completion of BCT, students are eligible to receive Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) which is $4,500/Yr, and up to an additional $4,500 for State TA (if in or joining the Missouri ARNG) - - for a max of $9,000/Yr.
can someone explain to me in detail what exactly SMP is? and who is eligible for it?
oh! also i read some were if you do SMP your sophomore year and you are contracted you don't have to attend BCT you'll jus to to AIT, does anyone know if this is true?
Actually, I have a few questions about SMP as well, if the collected doesn't mind entertaining me for a few moments.
A lot of the information I've seen seems to contradict itself, or be outdated. I've read that, if you were to go through SMP, along with ROTC, you can't be a recipient of an ROTC scholarship. Am I wrong, or can someone clarify for me?
Similarly, if you were to go through a GRFD scholarship, you'd be put into the Reserves, and you wouldn't be able to serve Active.
However, if you need money to get through college, would going through the SMP as a non-scholarship participant still get you aid money? And if so, how?
Lastly, does someone who goes through SMP need to fulfill the Basic Course of ROTC, or can you enroll directly into the Advanced Courses? And if you don't, do you need to take the LTC course at Fort Knox instead?
Sorry for all these probably inane questions.
Thank you very much!
A lot of the information I've seen seems to contradict itself, or be outdated. I've read that, if you were to go through SMP, along with ROTC, you can't be a recipient of an ROTC scholarship. Am I wrong, or can someone clarify for me?
Similarly, if you were to go through a GRFD scholarship, you'd be put into the Reserves, and you wouldn't be able to serve Active.
However, if you need money to get through college, would going through the SMP as a non-scholarship participant still get you aid money? And if so, how?
My son is Reserves, ROTC, SMP. He was offered a 3 YR AD scholarship. When he accepted it, it was converted to a GRFD for 3 years. He will NOT be able to go AD. If he didn't accept the scholarship, he could get $4,500/year Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and Kicker, and ROTC stipend. He originally turned down the scholarship for more flexibility and the possibility of AD, but in the end took the scholarship. The $$ comes out pretty close either way you go.
did yur son join the reserves and then ROTC. or ROTC first? if he joined the reserves first did he still have to go to BCT?
did yur son join the reserves and then ROTC. or ROTC first? if he joined the reserves first did he still have to go to BCT?