SMP at an SMC?

[JBL2012]

Hello, I'm currently exploring my options for a path to commission in the Army. I've made a few posts on the ROTC side of things but I figured pertaining to SMC's I should post here.

1. It is my understanding that by attending and graduating from an SMC I am guaranteed active duty correct?

2. If I participate in SMP to an SMC is that guarantee negated, or can I still opt to go Active Duty?

I ask this because SMP is meant to be a source for Reserve Officers, but I would like to go Active Duty if at all possible.

 

[bruno]

Hello, I'm currently exploring my options for a path to commission in the Army. I've made a few posts on the ROTC side of things but I figured pertaining to SMC's I should post here.

1. It is my understanding that by attending and graduating from an SMC I am guaranteed active duty correct?

2. If I participate in SMP to an SMC is that guarantee negated, or can I still opt to go Active Duty?

I ask this because SMP is meant to be a source for Reserve Officers, but I would like to go Active Duty if at all possible.

If the PMS so recommends- yes you will get Active Duty. Participation in SMP will not change that- unless you are on a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship.
I don't know what school you are interested in attending- if VMI then I would suggest that you contact either of the people below with your specific questions.
MAJ Timothy Crider
Phone: (540) 464-7187
Email: criderte@vmi.edu

Mr. Thomas Atkinson
Phone: (540) 464-7680
Email: atkinsonte@vmi.edu


The links at the VMI Army ROTC site will also answer some of these questions for you:
http://www.vmi.edu/show.aspx?tid=36793&id=2626&ekmensel=8f9c37c3_190_194_btnlink

 

[tonk002]

Here are some links to the SMP programs at other SMC's.

The Citadel:
http://www.citadel.edu/armyrotc/contracting/smp-program.html

North Georgia
http://www.northgeorgia.edu/guard/

I had trouble finding information from Texas A&M and Virginia Tech.

Hope these links help.