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Delaware Army ROTC

Delaware Army ROTC. Fightin’ Blue Hen Battalion. Welcome Brief 25 August, 2010. PURPOSE. TO PROVIDE NEW CADETS AND THEIR FAMILIES A PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND WHAT TO EXPECT OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS . AGENDA. PMS Comments and Expectation Management ROTC’s Mission Program Overview

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Delaware Army ROTC

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  1. Delaware Army ROTC Fightin’ Blue Hen Battalion Welcome Brief 25 August, 2010

  2. PURPOSE TO PROVIDE NEW CADETS AND THEIR FAMILIES A PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND WHAT TO EXPECT OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS

  3. AGENDA • PMS Comments and Expectation Management • ROTC’s Mission • Program Overview • Course of Study • Basic Course • Advanced Course • Semester & Summer Training • Scholarship Information • Early Return Schedule • Fall Training Highlights • Contact Information • Questions

  4. MISSION STATEMENT The University of Delaware Army ROTC Instructor Group conducts recruiting, retention, training, and leader development in order to commission U.S. Army Officers that are prepared to lead Soldiers in support of and defense of our nation.

  5. Expectation Management • UD and Army ROTC – A winning combination! • Academics are our number one priority!! • Balance • Experienced and Diverse Cadre • Dedicated to student’s success – Mentors • Proven training model – 7/15(46%) LDAC Graduates received the highest evaluation rating this summer at Fort Lewis, WA • Two ways we learn • Everyone can’t be an Army Officer • Soldier/Statesman/Scholar-Adaptive/Innovative Leaders • Varsity Athlete • We set conditions for success – student provides motivation Education Multiplier

  6. Expectation Management • Cadet Driven Organization- Leadership starts NOW! • Great Career Choice • Guaranteed job in one of the Country’s most admired and trusted professions • Make a difference! And WE DO!! • Observations: • First Semester Freshmen are most vulnerable • New Environment • Time Management • Study Habits- This is NOT High School-Treat it like a job • Don’t Communicate Effectively- If you believe that you are having academic problems –Say something!

  7. Expectation Management • Observations: • You can do more than you think that you can do • You will be counseled and you will be challenged at every level • Program won’t be easy but if you stay the course-you will be exponentially better than your peers. Sacrifice = Reward

  8. ROTC OML Model 1. Academic Program(40%) (40.00) Cumulative GPA (includes ROTC GPA) (Spring Semester, most current) • For each event/activity: • Green numbers are activity weighting For FY11 Swim is removed and weighting applied to Campus APFT’s 2. Leadership Program (60%) Leader (45%) Physical (15%) (90%) APFT (85%) (1.28)- Campus (most current fall sem) (1.91)- Campus (most current spring sem) (9.56) - LDAC (1st score) Swimming (5%) (0.375) - Campus Cdt Cmd Swim Test (0.375) - LDAC CWST Athletics (10%) (1.50) - Varsity, Intramural, or Community Team (6.75) - LDAC Performance (E/S/N) - Leadership positions - Leadership attributes/skills/actions (11.25) -LDAC PLT TAC Evaluation (E/S/N) (4.50) - LDAC Land Navigation (1st score) PMS Experienced Based Observations (6.75) - PMS MSIII CER OML (4.50) - PMS Accessions OML (4.50) - PMS Accessions Potential Comments (4.50) - Cadet Training / Extracurricular Activities (2.25)- Language / Cultural Awareness (1.69) (2.36) (9.45) (0%) (0.00) (0.00) Warrior Forge, Platoon Top Five= 1 point added to final OMS RECONDO = 0.5 point added to final OMS Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Incentive FY10 PAT Recommends 0.5 Incentive to ADM 3 (Math/Science) and 1.0 Incentive to ADM 4 (Engineering); plan implementation no earlier than FY12.

  9. FY10 Order of Merit Scores FY 10 National OML and AD Selection

  10. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  11. The Battalion’s Footprint Lincoln University (15 mi) Fair Hill Park Land Nav (8 mi) University of Delaware Newark, DE ARNG NCCRRTS BRM (14 mi) Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD (45mi) Gunpowder Falls Military Reservation, MD (70mi) FT Dix, NJ (74mi) FT Indiantown Gap, PA (91 mi) Delaware State University & Wesley College (45 mi) Salisbury University (103 mi) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (120 mi) Salisbury Wilmington University (12 mi)

  12. BATTALION PERSONNEL LTC Bernard Moxley Jr. Professor of Military Science MS IV Instructor MSG Kammer Senior Military Instructor MS III Instructor MAJ Bernard Carter XO/ MS III Instructor SFC Terry Geraldsen MS II Instructor Delaware State University Mr. Joe Saunders Human Resource Asst Mr. Joe Murphy Supply Tech CPT Noel Milian Enrollment Officer MS I Instructor MAJ Chuck Keen MS I Instructor Salisbury University 2LT Timmick Gold Bar Recruiter 2LT Carr Gold Bar Recruiter 1LT Dave Engelman MS II/III Instructor Salisbury University 2LT Tripop Nurse Gold Bar Recruiter 2LT Sieber Gold Bar Recruiter

  13. ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOL 18.5% 4.5%

  14. “Fightin’ Blue Hen” STATISTICS • 120 years of history on campus at University of Delaware • Founded as Department of Military Science in 1889 • ROTC Credits: 19 available to students • 12 standard lab and lecture credits • 3 credit military history course required for commissioning • 4 available credits LDAC (Leadership Development and Assessment Course) • Graduation Rates • Average UD Student: 5.2 years • Average ROTC Cadet:4.5 years • Unique Mentorship Program-Cadet Driven • Ensures Cadet success on campus • GPA • Average ROTC Cadet: 3.14 • Commission on average 15 Lieutenants into United States Army each year

  15. TWO COMPONENTS OF PROGRAM: “TRY ROTC ON FOR SIZE” • BASIC COURSE: • OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT GENERALLY • FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORES • - NO OBLIGATION TO SERVE IN MILITARY • - BASIC LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING SKILLS • - TAKEN LIKE ANY OTHER COLLEGE ELECTIVE “CAREER PATH” • ADVANCED COURSE: • JUNIORS/SENIORS WITH BASIC COURSE CREDIT • ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING SKILLS • CONTRACTED WITH ROTC • EARN COMMISSION UPON GRADUATION

  16. PROGRESSION “Crawl” • Freshmen/Sophomore “MS I and MS II” Year • Cadet Private • Learn about the Army • Job is to be a “sponge” • Very little time commitment • 1 Hr/2 hr lecture • 2 Hr Lab • 3 hrs of physical training “Walk” • Junior “MS III” Year • Cadet NCO • Backbone of the program • Instruct lab and run PT program • Larger time commitment • 3 hrs of classroom lecture • 2 Hr lab (+ prep time) • 3 hrs of physical training (+ prep time) • Various Cadet leadership meetings “Run” • Senior “MS IV” Year • Cadet Officer • Plan and resource all BN activities • Evaluate MS III during all training • Very large time commitment • 3 hrs of classroom lecture • 2 hr lab (+ staffing and evaluation) • 3 hrs of physical training (+ staffing and evaluation time) • Many Cadet leadership meetings

  17. TYPICAL CADET ACTIVITIES CLASSROOM LEADERSHIP LABS FIELD TRAINING TRAINING PHYSICAL TRAINING

  18. SUMMER TRAINING LDAC LTC NURSE TRAINING TRAINING AIRBORNE CTLT AIR ASSAULT

  19. Three-week, 120 hour clinical rotation in an Army Hospital. Cadet works one-on-one with an Army Nurse preceptor. Gain valuable clinical and leadership skills along with an initial orientation to the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Earn credits with Nursing Department NURSE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM

  20. NO MILITARY OBLIGATION FOR BASIC COURSE – TRY US ON FOR SIZE! CAMPUS BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TUITION, FEES, BOOK ALLOWANCE, AND MONTHLY STIPEND OF $300 TO $500 Time Management Skills Leadership Development through hands-on activities LEADERSHIP IS WHAT CORPORATE AMERICA RECRUITS! Communication and Teamwork Skills Physical and Mental Challenges Classes count as college electives: Basic Course = 4 credit hours Self-Confidence and Discipline Academic Mentorship Program – run by Cadets for Cadets Academic Tutoring available to all enrolled Cadets, through Academic Enrichment center paid for by ROTC BN Study Abroad Opportunities for Cadets paid for by Cadet Command THE BENEFITS OF ROTC

  21. OPPORTUNITIES: Infantry, Armor, Corps of Engineers, Field Artillery, Aviation, Air Defense Military Police, Signal, Military Intelligence, Civil Affairs, Chemical Finance, Ordnance, Transportation, Quartermaster, Adjutant General OBLIGATIONS (Once Contracted): With Scholarship 4 Yrs Active Duty + 4 Yrs Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) -OR- 8 Years Reserve or National Guard Non-Scholarship Option 3 Yrs Active Duty + 5 Yrs IRR -OR- 6 Years Reserve or National Guard + 2 Yrs IRR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  22. OFFICER CAREER PROGRESSION (Active Duty) • CAPTAIN • COMMANDER (120-300 PEOPLE) • ~ $78,000 A YEAR* 4 YEARS • 1ST LIEUTENANT • EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Staff Position) • ~ $61,000 A YEAR* 18-36 MONTHS • 2ND LIEUTENANT • PLATOON LEADER (30-60 PEOPLE) • ~ $48,000 A YEAR* DAY ONE **Salaries include tax free housing allowance which varies by location.**

  23. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION • ALL SCHOLARSHIPS PAY: • Full Tuition • Book Allowance of $1200 per Year • Monthly Stipend of $300 to $500 tax free • High school scholarship winners MUST pass APFT in order to validate and contract!!! • Scholarships available at all levels, including 2, 3, or 4 years, undergraduate and graduate • Nurse Scholarships available for qualified applicants • May apply for a scholarship as a high school senior or while on campus

  24. HOW DO CADETS GET PAID? • Direct deposit: SF1199 from their bank • Room and board deposits and fees must be paid by Cadet • Room and board incentive program • 45 day lag time for tuition and book money • Tuition and fees paid directly to school • Book stipend sent once per semester in $600 allotment • Stipend should begin during month of contracting

  25. EARLY RETURN TIMELINE • Wednesday 25 August 2010: • 1400 – 1800: Welcome Back Brief • 1800- UTC: Dorm Move In • Thursday 26 August 2010: • 0630 – 0830: Army Physical Fitness Test • 0900: First Formation and Breakfast • 0930 – 1200: Uniform Issue, Contracting Paperwork • 1200 – 1330: Lunch • 1330 – 1700: Drill and ceremonies training • 1700 – Dismissal • Friday 27 August 2010: • 0730: First Formation and Breakfast • 0800: Depart UD for Gunpowder Falls, MD • 0900 – 0930: Site Orientation, and Safety Brief • 0930 – 1700: Conduct Rappel, Obstacle Course, and FLRC • 1730: Depart for UD • 1900: Dismissal

  26. 26 August: APFT (UD) 11 September – Military Appreciation Home Game (UD) 17 September : Combat Water Survival Test (UD) 23 September: APFT (UD) 25-27 September: Dover Downs NASCAR Fundraiser 24 October: Army Ten Miler (Washington, DC) 08-10 October: Freshmen Parents and Family Weekend (UD) 21 October: APFT (UD) 12-14 November: Battalion Field Training Exercise (Gunpowder Falls, MD) 18 November: APFT (UD) FALL TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

  27. INVOLVED PARENTS • Read our periodic Cadet newsletters • Check out the Battalion Website • Pictures, training schedule, event updates • Subscribe to the UDaily electronic newletter: www.udel.edu/udaily • Attend Freshmen Parents and Family Weekend: October 8-10, 2010 • Call or email

  28. CONTACT INFORMATION Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Moxley Jr. Professor of Military Science 302-831-1763 bmoxley@udel.edu Captain Noel Milian Enrollment & Scholarship Officer 302-831-8213 nmilian@udel.edu www.udel.edu/armyrotc www.armyrotc.com

  29. QUESTIONS?

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