Army ROTC
Army ROTC
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.775.4217
Fax: 910.522.5770
Email: army@uncp.edu
Location: Magnolia House
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frequently asked questions
Q. By enrolling in ROTC, are you joining the
Army?
A. 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.
Q. Is ROTC like "boot camp"?
A. No. ROTC cadets go directly to college
where they earn their degree.
Q. What can students expect to learn by taking
ROTC?
A. Quite simply, leadership and management
skills needed to become a U.S. Army officer or have a successful
civilian career.
Q. What makes 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.
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).
Q. What is the ROTC course comprised of?
A. The ROTC program is divided into phases: The Basic Course
studies Army history, organization and structure. The techniques and
principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout. The
Advanced Course concentrates on tactical operations and military instruction,
as well as advanced techniques of management, leadership, and command.
Q. Does Army ROTC offer scholarships?
A. Yes. Each year hundreds of students attending colleges
nationwide receive ROTC scholarships. ROTC awards them to students
studying science, engineering, nursing, business, as well as a variety of
other majors.
Q. How much money does ROTC usually award and
what does the money go towards?
A. Scholarships are awarded at different monetary levels. At
some schools an ROTC scholarship is worth up to $80,000, which goes towards
tuition and educational fees. Also, scholarship winners receive an
allowance of up to $1,500 a year.
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.
Q. Can only scholarship winners enroll in ROTC?
A. No. Anyone can enroll in ROTC. And regardless of
whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies and
equipment are furnished at not cost to you.
Q. How often are Army ROTC scholarships awarded?
A. Scholarships are awarded once a year. Students apply by
November 15 and selections are made continuously thru May 15. Four-year
scholarship applications must be requested between March 1 and November 1. Also,
once cadets are on campus, two-year and three-year scholarships become available.
Q. How do students benefit from 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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