Rochester Institute of Technology

ARMYReserve Officers’ Training Corps

(ROTC)

LTC Lynn A. Lubiak

Professor of Military Science

“Leadership Excellence”

Mission: • To recruit, retain, develop, and commission the future junior officer

leadership of the U.S. Army

Vision: • An elite and expanding program, which leverages the strengths of

RIT and appeals to a broad range of students with unique career goals

• Attract highly qualified RIT and partnership school applicants and students interested in serving in a wide range of leadership positions, from Combat Arms, Combat Support, Combat Service Support, specialty branches, and civilian employment

• Commission confident, competent, and compassionate junior Army leaders, who demonstrate a capacity for scholastic, athletic and leadership excellence

Scholar

• Academics are first priority for all Cadets• Cadets allowed ample time to focus on academics• Assignment in the Army based heavily on GPA • ROTC Cadre (faculty) utilize system of quarterly

counseling and RIT ‘Early Alerts’ to keep Cadets on track• Great focus on Cadet mentorship program

The Making of an Army Officer

Athlete• Army Officers must attain prime physical condition to handle

the rigors of combat and the stress of leading Soldiers• Physical fitness conducted at a minimum of three times a

week (MWF 06:30 AM) in order to maintain appropriate levels of fitness and attain excellent scores on the Army Physical Fitness Test

• Army Conditioning Drills fulfills Wellness requirement• ROTC physical fitness program works in conjunction with

RIT athletic programs—participation in RIT athletics is encouraged

The Making of an Army Officer

The Making of an Army Officer

• Junior and senior Cadets given leadership positions which place them in direct control of subordinate Cadets

• Tiger Battalion is a Cadet run program. Cadets plan training, develop lessons, execute, assess and improve

• Simulated squad level combat exercises designed to stress, evaluate, and subsequently improve Cadet’s leadership skills and resolve under pressure

• Motivation instilled into Cadets from day one; rapidly builds confidence to handle any situation presented despite obstacles

Leader

Basic Course(Freshmen-Sophomores)

The first two years of the Army ROTC program are called the Basic Course.

The Basic Course trains Cadets on military appearance and bearing, physical fitness, group dynamics, and basic military tactics and techniques.

MSL 1s (freshmen) learn the fundamentals of military life such as rank, customs and courtesies, and saluting, while MSL 2s (sophomores) study leadership theories, interpersonal communication, and time management in preparation for the Advanced Course.

There is no military service obligation for enrolling in the Basic Course, unless a student signs a contract.

Advanced Course (Juniors-Seniors)

The second two years of the Army ROTC program are called the Advanced Course.

The Advanced Course continues to train Cadets on physical fitness and group dynamics, while adding leadership development, military history, and advanced military tactics and techniques to the curriculum.

In particular, MSL 3s (juniors) gain practical leadership experience as they rotate through different military positions, planning and executing operations for the Tiger Battalion.

MSL 4s (seniors) prepare for their commissioning into Officers by focusing on Army-specific leadership tasks such as writing evaluation reports and conducting training meetings.

A student must sign a contract in order to enroll in the Advanced Course.

Summer Training Opportunities

• Airborne School – Parachuting• Air Assault School – Rappelling and sling load operations

from helicopters• Mountain Warfare School – Emphasis on conducting

operations/surviving in a heavily mountainous regions• Northern Warfare School- Training and survival in cold

weather climates• Cultural immersion programs – 2-4 week studies abroad

world-wide • Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC)

counts as CO-OP credit for every student regardless of academic major

Enrolled Cadet

• An Enrolled Cadet is a student who attends/participates in a military science course for academic and commissioning credit

• Can participate in Basic Course only• No Incentive payment• No military obligation

Contracted Cadets (scholarship and non-scholarship)

Scholarship:• Active Duty (4, 3, 2 yr), Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty

(Army Reserve/National Guard 2yr), Dedicated Nat’l Guard (3yr), Nurse, Green to Gold

• Receive monthly stipend ($300/$350/$450/$500)• Receive book allowance $1200 per year• Receive tuition and fees paid to college/university. Can be

used for room & board dependent upon school.• Service Obligation 8 years; 4 yrs Active Duty, 4 yrs

ReserveNon-Scholarship:• Receive monthly stipend ($300/$350/$450/$500)• Service Obligation 6 years; 3 yrs Active Duty, 3 yrs

Reserve

WELCOMEWELCOME

AFROTC ProgramAFROTC Program Air Force ROTC MissionAir Force ROTC Mission

Produce leaders for the Air ForceProduce leaders for the Air Force Build better citizens for AmericaBuild better citizens for America

Student Benefits & CompensationStudent Benefits & Compensation Leadership education and trainingLeadership education and training Scholarship opportunitiesScholarship opportunities $300-500 / month tax-free stipend! $300-500 / month tax-free stipend!

(Contracted Cadets)(Contracted Cadets) $900 / year for books $900 / year for books

Payoff – US Air Force OfficerPayoff – US Air Force Officer Guaranteed job after collegeGuaranteed job after college

AFROTC ProgramAFROTC Program

Sophomore

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Field Training

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5 – week

Junior

LeadershipStudies

LLAB

PT

Foundationof

Officership and the AF

LLAB

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Senior

National Security Affairs

Preparation for Active Duty

LLAB

PT

General Military Course Professional Officers CourseFreshman

Additional professional development opportunities during the summer

Commitment to the Air Commitment to the Air ForceForce

There is There is NO initial commitment to join ROTCinitial commitment to join ROTC Commitment upon scholarship receipt or start of Jr Commitment upon scholarship receipt or start of Jr

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EligibilityEligibility Full-time student (At least two full years remaining)Full-time student (At least two full years remaining) Minimum GPA of 2.0 (2.5 if on scholarship)Minimum GPA of 2.0 (2.5 if on scholarship) U.S. Citizen (by Jr year)U.S. Citizen (by Jr year) Pass AF Fitness TestPass AF Fitness Test Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying TestPass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Pass DoD Physical ExaminationPass DoD Physical Examination Of good moral characterOf good moral character

In-College Scholarship In-College Scholarship OpportunitiesOpportunities

Phase I - Only students enrolled in AFROTCPhase I - Only students enrolled in AFROTC Based on Leadership Ability, Grades, FitnessBased on Leadership Ability, Grades, Fitness Scholarship up to $18,000 per year for TuitionScholarship up to $18,000 per year for Tuition

Phase II - Open to all students in any MajorPhase II - Open to all students in any Major Students not in AFROTC must interview with CC Students not in AFROTC must interview with CC Scholarship up to $9,000 per year for TuitionScholarship up to $9,000 per year for Tuition

Express - Open to all students in critical need Express - Open to all students in critical need majors majors Computer, Electrical, & Environmental Computer, Electrical, & Environmental

Engineering; Nursing; select Foreign LanguagesEngineering; Nursing; select Foreign Languages Fully Qualified Basis Fully Qualified Basis Full Tuition Scholarship – no capFull Tuition Scholarship – no cap

Cadet success is priority # Cadet success is priority # 11

Students first; Cadet secondStudents first; Cadet second No Degree = No CommissionNo Degree = No Commission < 2.0/2.5 GPA = Loss of < 2.0/2.5 GPA = Loss of

scholarship/disenrollmentscholarship/disenrollment

Quarterly counseling sessionsQuarterly counseling sessions

Communication is essential between Communication is essential between AFROTC, College Advisors/Departments, AFROTC, College Advisors/Departments, and Cadetsand Cadets Early Alert SystemEarly Alert System Cadets directed toward RIT tutoring, etc.Cadets directed toward RIT tutoring, etc. Other cadets also a valuable study assetOther cadets also a valuable study asset

Lt Col Mark AveryCommander

AFROTC Detachment 538Rochester Institute of Technology

NROTC

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University of Rochester

Cross-town Agreements:Rochester Institute of Technology

SUNY BrockportSaint John Fisher

NROTC

17 NOV 09

Currently approximately 70 students in unit:

»1/3 are students at RIT

»1/4 are Marine Option

»1/7 are female

»3 Enlisted to Officer program

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NOTIONAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MON/WED – Drill Team Practice (0600)Naval Science (0730-0845)

TUE/THUR – Unit Physical Training (PT)(0630-0800)

FRI – Marine Option PT/Navy Remedial(0630-0800)

*WED – Naval Science Lab (1530-1800)

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Program Requirements:• Earn Degree (65% Tech majors; Navy-

Calculus and Physics Requirement)• Physically fit• Professional Development

– Naval Science– Lead the Midshipman Battalion– Summer Training (4-6 weeks each summer)

• Enjoy the full college experience