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| Q. |
By enrolling in
Jacksonville State University
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. |
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| Q. |
Is Jacksonville State
University 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 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 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 Army ROTC
offer scholarships? |
| A. |
Yes. ROTC awards them
to students studying science,
nursing, business, as well as a variety of
other majors. |
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| Q. |
How much money does
Army ROTC usually award and what does
the money go towards? |
| A. |
An Army ROTC scholarship
at Jacksonville State University pays Full Tuition to include a monthly spending
allowance of $300 to $500 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 scholarships from the Military
Science Department. |
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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 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 not cost to you. |
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| Q. |
How often are Army
ROTC scholarships awarded? |
| A. |
Scholarships are awarded once
a year for high school students. Students
apply by December 1st and selections are made
continuously thru May 15. Four-year
scholarship applications must be requested
between March 1 & December 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 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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