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Scholarship & Enrollment Officer, Marquette University

Vincent Hartleben

Email: Vincent.Hartleben@marquette.edu

Email: armyrotc@marquette.edu

ROTC Department Cell Phone: 920-318-1011

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What is Army ROTC?

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• Army ROTC is a college program of study that combines electives in military science/leadership with practical leadership development opportunities. ROTC opens the doors to a variety of exciting careers, extra curricular activities and advanced military training.

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• Upon successful completion of the Army ROTC program and graduation from college, cadets receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard.

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• Offered at over 1,000 Colleges and Universities
• Host School = Marquette University
• Extension School = UW-Oshkosh, St. Norbert College
• Cross Town Schools = Concordia, UW-Milwaukee, MSOE, UW-Parkside, UW-Green Bay, Ripon College, Marian University

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Participating in ROTC

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• ALL students at a four-year institution offering ROTC can participate in the program’s Freshman & Sophomore classes without obligation or commitment!
• Like a test drive, these students can enjoy up to four semesters of ROTC and fully investigate if becoming an Army Leader is right for them without incurring a service obligation
• Some students may enjoy ROTC but ultimately decide they do not wish to pursue an ROTC contract, and that’s perfectly okay. They will still enjoy strong camaraderie with peers and a quality leadership curriculum
• To continue with the ROTC program and contract:
• Be a US Citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and under 30 at time of commissioning
• Minimum college GPA of 2.5
• Meet medical qualifications
• Pass Army Fitness Test/Ht Wt Standards
• Good moral character

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ROTC Curriculum

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• ROTC Lecture is 1-2 hours per week for Freshmen, 2 hours per week for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

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• Physical Training consists of upper and lower body workouts, conditioning, and running in order to maximize performance on the Army Fitness Test.

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• Leadership and Training Lab is conducted 1x weekly, focused on hands-on leadership training and developing basic Soldier skills.

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• Freshman can plan on spending about 8-10 hours a week in preparing for and participating in class, lab, and physical training. Plan on spending >85% of your time pursuing your academic interests and degree and having a balanced university experience.

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�Army ROTC Typical �Freshmen Schedule

Physical Training = 3 hours

Class = 1 hour

Leadership Lab = 2 hours

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High School National Scholarship

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High School Seniors can compete for a 4-year or 3-year Army ROTC scholarship to any university with a ROTC program!!

Army ROTC awards roughly 2,000 scholarships each year through the online High School scholarship application process

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1) Online application (takes about 60-120 min; includes military aptitude questionnaire and personal statements)

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2) Email/Submit proof of ACT or SAT score & high school transcript with proof of high school cumulative GPA

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3) Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) (1 minute push-ups, 1 minute crunches, 1 mile run) administered by Phy Ed Teacher/Coach

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4) On-Campus In-Person Interview with a Professor of Military Science. *Must complete steps 1-3 first

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Scholarship Window Opens up June 14^th

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Campus Based Scholarship

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• Available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees
• 100% Tuition/Fees OR Room/Board [$6000/semester]
• $600 Book Stipend each semester
• Once contracted, ROTC stipend ($420/month)
• Can compete for Active Duty, USAR, or ARNG
• Service Obligation: 4 years active duty or 8 years USAR/ARNG

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Who is Qualified for an ROTC Scholarship?

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• Maintain a 2.5 CGPA or better
• Complete an Army physical examination
• Be able to pass the Army Fitness Test (AFT)
• Be at least 17 yrs old
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Good moral character
• No major civil convictions

*Meeting minimum standards does not guarantee a scholarship

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Scholars� 3.0 HS GPA, AP or Honors courses, top 10% of class, NHS member

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Athletes� Varsity letters, adventure races, regional/city competitive teams, individual competitions�

Leaders� Team/academic captains, elected member of student class/council/government, JROTC, Eagle Scout, Gold Award, leaders in clubs or private orgs

Looking for SALs

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Three Ways to Serve

• Active Duty
• Full-time job with free medical, 20 YR pension, 401K w/matching
• Stationed stateside or abroad; change duty locations every 2-4 years
• Competitive (not guaranteed) based on GPA, leadership, physical fitness

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• Army Reserves (USAR) / Army National Guard (ARNG)
• Part-time Job: One weekend/month; two weeks for Annual Training (AT)
• Very affordable health insurance, pension, Thrift Savings Plan with matching (401K)
• Generally, members can stay in one area of the state/country

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can only National (High School) ROTC scholarship winners enroll in ROTC?

No. Anyone may enroll in ROTC! Many Cadets receive scholarships after arriving on campus. All Cadets are furnished supplies & equipment at no cost to the student.

By enrolling in ROTC, am I joining the Army?

No. Students who are enrolled in ROTC do not serve in the Army UNLESS they pursue (and are awarded) an ROTC contract. Non-contracted ROTC students take ROTC courses and receive college credits. ROTC is considered a college elective.

Is the training in ROTC like being in Basic Training/Boot Camp?

No. The ROTC program trains all ROTC participants on leadership and shapes motivated, academically and physically-qualified contracted Cadets into Army Leaders. The training methodology is entirely different than Basic Training.

Will there be time to participate in sports or other non-ROTC activities?

Yes. Cadets are college students first! We encourage our Cadets to pursue activities outside of Army ROTC. We currently have Cadets in our program who compete on a number of college-level varsity athletic teams. The Army ROTC program is centered on the concept of the "Scholar-Athlete-Leader." Academic success is the Cadets' and our top priority.

Is there a military obligation during college? Will I have to deploy?

No. A contracted Cadet’s military obligation does not begin until they have graduated/commissioned. Contracted ROTC Cadets are non-deployable.

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