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National Guard/Reserve Students:

The first two years of Army ROTC are not required for students who served on Active Duty or who are currently serving the National Guard/Army Reserve.
    
OHIO University has 276 majors and a 21:1 student to faculty ratio.
    
OHIO Army ROTC cadets have the opportunity to attend advanced Army Training such as Airborne and Air Assault School, Mountain Warfare Training and Northern Warfare Training.


Guard and Reservists: If you are pursuing your bachelor’s degree, did you know the only thing standing in your way of becoming an officer is completing two years of Army ROTC?

Regardless of which state you drill in, OHIO University Army ROTC is a great place to further your military education and career.

You can continue to drill with your unit and be part of one of the best Army ROTC programs in the state. This is referred to as the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).
SMP Procedures
   
• Contact OHIO Army ROTC Admissions Officer for an interview
   
• Obtain a letter of acceptance into the SMP program from Guard/Reserve Unit Commander
   
• Complete the Medical Qualification Exam through Army ROTC
   
• Obtain Assignment Orders from Guard/Reserve Unit into the SMP Program
   
• Contract with Army ROTC
   
   
SMP Qualifications
   
• Junior in academic standing
   
• GPA > 2.0
   
• Accepted by OHIO University Professor of Military Science and Unit Battalion Commander
 
• Pass APFT* (Although a passing score is all that is needed to qualify, excelling at PT is a must for future Army Officers)
   
   
SMP Benefits
   
• $450-$500 Monthly Stipend
   
• E-5 Pay for Drill Weekend
   
• Commissioned Second Lieutenant upon Graduation
   
• Maintain Guard/Reserve Benefits
   
• Active Duty or Guard/Reserve Possibilities
   
• Leadership Training


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