University of Florida Army ROTC

(352) 392-2769

Van Fleet Hall, 2nd Floor

Mission

Commission the future officer

leadership of the U.S. Army and

motivate young people to be better

citizens.

Many Types of Army Officers• Finance

• Engineering

• Chemical

• Aviation

• Infantry

• Nursing

• Military Police

• Medical Service

• Adjutant General

• Air Defense Artillery• Armor• Transportation • Field Artillery• Military Intelligence• Signal• Quartermaster• Ordnance• Many specialties including

doctors, dentists, lawyers, etc…

Army ROTC Overview

Gold

Bar

CLC

FortKnox

29Days

Training &Evaluation

National Order ofMerit List

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MSL I

(Freshman)

Role of the Army

Individual Skills

Drill & Ceremony

Army Branches

Communication

LEADERSHIP

MSL II

(Sophomore)

Army Structure

Team Exercises

Planning &

Execution

Leadership

Attributes

Time Management

MSL III

(Junior)

Adaptive

Leadership

Skills

Patrolling

Operations

FTX

Physical

Training

MSL IV

(Senior)

Transition

Military Law/

Justice

Plan & Conduct

Unit Training

Access Complex

Operations

Staff Position

Basic Course Advanced Course

No Obligation, College Elective Seeking Commission

Summer Training

• Airborne School

• Air Assault School

• Mountain Warfare School

• Northern Warfare School

CULP• Cultural Understanding and

Language Proficiency

-Three weeks long

-More than 40 different countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America

CLIP-B• Culture and Language Incentive Pay Bonus

-Granted with a B or better in increasing dollar amounts

• To persuade cadets to gain foundational level of Cultural Awareness and Foreign Language competence

Weekly Time Commitment

Note: All Cadets attend a Field Training Exercise at Camp

Blanding one weekend per semester (3 days in length)

Class 2 hrs 2 hrs

Lab N/A 2 hrs 2 hrs

PT N/A 3 hrs 3 hrs

Meeting 1 hr

Total N/A 7 hrs 8 hrs

3rd Yr 4th Yr

2 hr

2 hrs

3 hrs

7 hrs

2nd Yr

N/A

1st Yr

*Flexible w/ Core Classes

Admission Options for Juniors

• Alternate Entry Option

• Compression (Engineering Majors 3 yrs)

• Prior Service or Prior Credit

Compression• An option for majors with 3 years remaining,

typically engineering majors1st Year 2nd Year Following

Summer3rd Year

MS 1 and MS 2Classes (elective courses)PT

Lab

7 hours total

MS 3 Class (3000 level course)

PT

Lab

7 hours total

CLC Four weeksLand NavConfidence TNGFLRCFirst AidCBRNEU.S. Weapons FamiliarizationPatrolling STX

MS 4 Class (4000 level course)

PT

Lab

Meeting

8 hours total

Prior Service/Credit• Prior service/credit can count for MS1 and

MS2 years of ROTC

• What qualifies:

– Three to four years of JROTC (regardless of branch)

– College level ROTC (regardless of branch)

– Military Service (BCT)

Alternate Entry Option1st Year Following

Summer2nd Year Following Summer

MS 4 class,4000 level course

Class, 2 hrs

PT, 3 hrs

Lab, 2 hrs

Meeting, 1 hr

LTC Four weeks

Physical TNG

Weapons TNG

Classroom TNG

Field TNG

MS 3 class,3000 level course

Class, 2 hrs

PT, 3 hrs

Lab, 2 hrs

CLC Four weeksLand NavConfidence TNGFLRCFirst AidCBRNEU.S. Weapons FamiliarizationCultural AwarenessPatrolling STX

Commission

Scholarship Information• 2 year

• 2.5 year

• 3 year

• ARNG & USAR GRFD

• SMP

Scholarship Information• Full Tuition or Room & Board

– Up to $5000/semester ($10000/year)

• Books: $600 / semester ($1200/year)• Stipend for 10 months / year:

– Freshman Year: $300 / month– Sophomore Year: $350 / month– Junior Year: $450 / month– Senior Year: $500 / month

• BOTTOM LINE: $$$ to attend class

• ARNG & USAR Cadets may receive GI Bill benefits after attending basic training (option) tuition assistance, & drill pay

Service Commitment

• Active Duty: 4 years AD; 4 years USAR, NG or IRR• National Guard: 6 years NG; 2 years IRR• Army Reserve: 6 years USAR; 2 years IRR• Total obligation is 8 years depending on Accessions

Board

There are many National Guard units and Army Reserve units all over the state of Florida—you can be “stationed” a few minutes from your home town.

Organizations• Gator Guard Drill Team

– Mardi Gras– UF Homecoming Parade– Training with US Army Honor Guard in Washington, DC

• Raiders: Infantry Tactics Club• Ranger Challenge

– Compete against schools from Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico

– Events: 10KM road march, M16 Rifle qualification, Army Physical Fitness Test, One-Rope Bridge, Land Navigation, Weapons Assembly & Disassembly, Hand Grenade Assault Course, Leadership Exam

University of FloridaArmy ROTC

ROTC Testimonial

“The UF Army ROTC program clearly instills physical conditioning, self-discipline and a motivational drive. These are the attributes that make a champion. Army ROTC is a great option for an athletic student seeking a challenge.”

--Billy Donovan, UF Men’s Basketball Team Head Coach

Kyle Everage, Recruiting Operations Officer

Email: keverage@aa.ufl.edu

Office Phone: (352) 352-2769

Cell Phone: (352) 339-0997

Office: Van Fleet Hall, Room 113

Point of Contact Information:

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