Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

Advanced Military Training
Students enrolled in Military Science classes may volunteer for the following U.S.
Army specialty schools as quotas become available. Special requirements and
prerequisites must be met.
• Airborne Training
• Air Assault Training
• Mountain Warfare School
• Northern Warfare School
Requirements for Admission
Basic Course: None.
Advanced Course: Completion of basic course, Leadership Training Camp, or prior
service.
• Pass the Army physical fitness test, and meet the Army’s height and weight
standards.
• Permission of the Professor of Military Science.
• Be in good academic standing with the University.
• Meet Army medical standards
Requirements for Commissioning
• Completion of a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
• Completion of an approved three-credit Military History course.
• Meet Army medical standards.
• Completion of the advanced ROTC course.
• Completion of advanced summer camp normally between Junior and Senior
year.
• Pass Army physical fitness test.
• Agree to fulfill a service obligation to serve as a commissioned officer on active
duty, in the Army Reserve, or in the Army National Guard.
• Pass Army swim test.
Military Science Scholarships
The Army ROTC has four-year scholarships available to high school seniors.
Additionally, there are three- and two-year scholarships available on a competitive
basis to students attending the University, whether or not they are enrolled in
ROTC when applying for the scholarship. These scholarships provide tuition, fees,
$900 per year for texts, and $250-$400 per month allowance to the student for up
to 10 months of the school year. Scholarship students may spend three to four
years on active duty. University free room and board scholarships are available on
a competitive basis. A 2.5 GPA must be maintained.
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Uniforms and Textbooks
Military textbooks for all ROTC courses and equipment for military training are
provided free by the Department of Military Science. Uniforms are issued free to
all students while enrolled in the program, but must be returned.
Financial Allowances
An advanced course cadet and scholarship students are paid a non-taxable
allowance of $350-$400 per month for up to 10 months of the school year. A student
attending basic summer camp or advanced camp is paid for travel expenses,
meals, housing, and a salary.
The Professor of Military Science may also award cash stipends to students who
excel in their academic studies. Stipends are based on academic merit, participation,
and scholarship winners
The starting salary for a newly commissioned active duty officer is approximately
$38,000 per year which increases 15 percent per year on average for the next
four years. Officers receive 30 days paid vacation per year.
SPECIAL RESERVE AND
NATIONAL GUARD
PROGRAMS
Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP)
Members of the Reserves or National Guard who are enrolled full-time in the
University may enroll in advanced ROTC if they apply for SMP membership
through their unit, are accepted by the Professor of Military Science, and meet all
other admission requirements for the advanced course (MS III and MS IV).
Commissioning may occur upon completion of the advanced ROTC course, and
the member can elect to serve as an officer in the Reserves or National Guard.
An SMP member receives $350 tax-free per month while in ROTC, is promoted
to an E-5 officer trainee in the reserve/guard unit and receives E-5 pay, and may
receive an additional $350 from the Guard, if qualified.
Army Nurse Program
The University of Akron has been selected as a primary participant in the U.S.
Army Cadet Command Partnership in Nursing Education program (PNE).
• Freshmen and sophomores may enter the Army Nurse Program upon permission
of the Professor of Military Science.
• University free room and board nurse scholarships are available to all Army
ROTC nurse scholarship winners.