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| Q. |
By enrolling in OHIO
ROTC, are you joining the Army? |
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No. Students who enroll in
ROTC don't join the Army. They take
an ROTC class for which they receive credit.
It's considered a college elective. |
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| Q. |
Is OHIO Army ROTC like
"boot camp"? |
| A. |
No. ROTC cadets go directly
to college where they earn their degree. |
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| Q. |
What can students expect
to learn by taking OHIO Army ROTC? |
| A. |
Quite simply, leadership and
management skills needed
to become a U.S.
Army officer or have a successful civilian
career. |
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| Q. |
What makes OHIO Army
ROTC different from regular college management
courses? |
| A. |
Students in ROTC learn through
a unique program that involves both classroom
and "live" situations. For
instance, an ROTC cadet might be found leading
classmates through adventure training, down
a river in a raft, or up a mountain wall. |
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| Q. |
Is there a military
obligation during college? |
| A. |
During the first two years,
ROTC cadets have no military obligation (or
the first year in the case of scholarship
winners). |
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| Q. |
What is the ROTC course
comprised of? |
| A. |
The ROTC program is divided
into phases: The Basic Course (Freshman and
Sophomore Years) studies Army history, organization
and structure. The techniques and principles
of leadership and management are stressed
throughout. The Advanced Course (Junior
and Senior Years) concentrates on tactical
operations and military instruction, as well
as advanced techniques of management, leadership,
and command. |
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| Q. |
Does OHIO Army ROTC
offer scholarships? |
| A. |
Yes. ROTC awards
them
to students studying science, engineering,
nursing, business, as well as a variety of
other majors. |
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| Q. |
How much money does
OHIO Army ROTC usually award and what does
the money go towards? |
| A. |
An OHIO Army ROTC scholarship
pays Full Tuition to include a monthly spending
allowance of $250 to $400 depending on what
academic year you are in. (Freshman= $300,
Sophomore=$350, Junior=$450, Senior=$500)
and a Yearly Book Allowance of $900. Also,
scholarship students are eligible for Room
and Board Waivers from the University. |
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| Q. |
On what basis are scholarship
winners chosen? |
| A. |
ROTC scholarships are not based
on financial need. Instead, they're
awarded on merit. Merit is exhibited
in academic achievement and extracurricular
activities, such as sports, student government
or part-time work. |
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| Q. |
Can only scholarship
winners enroll in OHIO Army ROTC? |
| A. |
No. Anyone can enroll in ROTC,
regardless of whether you're a scholarship
winner or not, and all equipment is furnished
at no cost to you. |
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| Q. |
How often are Army
ROTC scholarships awarded? |
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Scholarships are awarded once
a year for high school students. Students
apply by November 15 and selections are made
continuously thru May 15. Four-year
scholarship applications must be requested
between March 1 & November 1. Also, if
you are already on campus, two-year and three-year
scholarships are often available. |
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| Q. |
How do students benefit
from OHIO Army ROTC? |
| A. |
In college and after graduation,
cadets find that the training and experience
that they have received are assets - whether
pursuing an Army or civilian career.
Employers place high regard on the management
and leadership skills that ROTC instructors
stress. Plus, ROTC looks great on a
resume. When cadets complete the ROTC
course, upon graduation, they become commissioned
officers in the U.S. Army. |
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