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About the Department

Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum at Troy University. Being a student at Troy University and learning to become a leader will make your college experience even richer and prepare you for the future.

What is Army ROTC?

Army ROTC provides cadets with the tools, training, and experience they need to become Officers in the U.S. Army. Commissioned officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.

Army ROTC is an Equal Opportunity program. We welcome all full-time students on the Troy Campus to try out the program and participate in our many activities. All eligible and qualified students have an opportunity to pursue an officer's commission, regardless of gender, race or religion. ROTC promotes a physically fit lifestyle and provides a drug-free environment.

Benefits: Check out all the benefits you can receive by joining Army ROTC. From scholarships to leadership development, there is something for everyone, and the benefits last a lifetime.

Cadet Life: See what it is like to be a Cadet in the Troy University Army ROTC Mustang Battalion, plus all the activities and training that are available to you:

Becoming an Officer: Learn what it is like to become an Officer through Army ROTC and how you can get started on a challenging, rewarding career.

Contact Us: Get more information about ROTC in general, or about the Troy University ROTC program.

Special Programs

Troy Army ROTC program provides incentives for nursing majors, enlisted soldiers, and Army Reservists to participate in its program while attending college in pursuit of a bachelors or masters degree.

Nursing Program

Army Nurses are valued members of a health care team that includes 14,500 members in 37 hospitals around the world. Army Nurses enjoy considerable respect, autonomy and authority as they pursue various roles within the Army Nurse Corps. Take Army ROTC in college, along with your nursing studies, and begin your nursing career as a poised and self-confident lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps.
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Green to Gold Program (G2G)

The U.S. Army promotes four Green to Gold programs that are available for qualified enlisted soldiers who want to become commissioned officers through the Army ROTC program while pursuing their bachelor or master's degree. The programs are as follows: 2 YR Active Duty Option (ADO), 2, 3 or 4 Year Scholarship, 2 YR Non- Scholarship, and 2, 3 or 4 Year Dedicated Hip Pocket Scholarship.
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Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

The Army ROTC SMP is a program in which students who are at the same time:

  • Full-time college students (sophomore, junior, senior or grad students)
  • Currently serving (or willing to enlist) in the Army Reserves (USAR) or Army National Guard (ARNG)
  • Enrolled in Army ROTC

In the SMP you participate in unit training with your USAR or ARNG unit one weekend a month, while earning your commission through ROTC. Upon college graduation, you will be commissioned as an officer in the Army and may have the option of either serving full-time on Active Duty or part-time in the USAR or ARNG. This option will depend on the type of ROTC contract the cadet signs upon joining the Army ROTC program.

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Mission Statement

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is the best opportunity for students to get invaluable experience while earning a college degree. When enrolled in ROTC, cadets learn and develop leadership skills and prepare for a career as an officer in the U.S. military. You will have a normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but when you graduate, you will have the opportunity to serve as a leader in the United States Army. As an officer, you will lead others in all situations and adjust in environments that are always changing. Through ROTC, you can start a military career in health care, aviation, finance, engineering, chemistry, law enforcement and transportation, just to name a few. Click on ROTC Guidelines for more information.

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Scholarships

2, 3 and 4 year scholarships

We encourage high school seniors to apply for the 4 Year Army ROTC National Scholarship at the start of their senior year. Please see our Resources page for more information. Newly enrolled Army ROTC cadets may also compete for campus based 2 and 3 year scholarships. These scholarships may be applied:

  • to a cadet's tuition and fees or,
  • to a cadet's room and board.
  • These scholarships may be utilized with other forms of financial aid.
  • Additionally, scholarship cadets receive $600 per semester for books and supplies in addition to their monthly stipend (based on cadet's Military Science Level).
Guaranteed Reserves Forces Duty (GRFD)
The GRFD program is designed for cadets who are interested in obtaining a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves (USAR) or Army National Guard (ARNG) with a guarantee for a Reserve Component (RC) assignment. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees or room and board up to $10,000. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a monthly stipend based on their academic year. GRFD Cadets also receive weekend drill and annual training pay as participants in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) which means they will attend drill one weekend per month and a two week annual training with a RC unit.
Minute Man Scholarship

This scholarship offers 2, 3 or 4 year scholarships for qualified applicants. However, this is a dedicated reserve scholarship in the USAR or ARNG. This means the cadet will not be able to compete for active duty.

  • Receive full tuition and fees (uncapped) or room and board (capped at $10,000 per year)
  • Receive Cadet Monthly Stipend of $420 a month
  • Annual $1,200 book stipend ($600 per semester)
  • Receive Monthly E5/Cadet Drill Pay thru Army ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

You may be able to take advantage of a program that allows you to participate in ROTC and enlist in the ARNG or USAR at the same time, provided a vacancy exists in either a Guard or Reserve unit. It's called the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), and it means that while you're still in college, you can be gaining valuable experience and earning extra income. In the SMP, you will be paid at the rate of at least a Sergeant E-5 for your Guard or Reserve service. In addition, you'll receive the ROTC Advanced Course allowance as well. You'll serve as an officer trainee in a Guard or Reserve unit and perform duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant. Once you graduate and receive your commission, you may continue your military service with a USAR or ARNG unit or go on active duty. The ROTC Contract that is agreed upon will determine a cadet status. You are considered Non-Deployable during your time as an SMP Cadet!

The intent of the SMP Program is to increase officer accessions into the RC  by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college.  SMP cadets are paid for their RC training and receive the ROTC allowance as well as $1200.00 per year for books. Upon completing the ROTC program, the United States Army Officer agrees to an eight-year obligation, which can be served in the Reserve Forces, on Active Duty, or a combination of the two.

  • Pay up to $4,000 tuition assistance annually
  • SMP cadets also may receive the G.I. Bill ®, SMP Kicker and other financial benefits according to their reserve component contract
  • Contracted SMP cadets are not deployable!

All contracted Cadets receive a tax free monthly of $420 a month stipend during the school year.

Troy University donates 15 room scholarships each semester to contracted Army ROTC Cadets.

  • This scholarship pays for a traditional dorm room and cadets can stay in non-traditional dorms but will be required to pay the difference in cost.

* Note: None of the listed programs include a meal plan.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Meet the Cadre

Troy University's Army ROTC program is led by a highly experienced team of Army professionals who bring decades of combined service in leadership, operations and instruction. The Cadre includes seasoned officers and non-commissioned officers with diverse backgrounds in armor, intelligence, infantry and logistics, having served in multiple deployments and assignments across the globe.

Our faculty members hold advanced degrees in fields such as political science, international studies, intelligence and history, and they have completed extensive military training and leadership development. Together, they are committed to mentoring future Army leaders through hands-on instruction, leadership training and academic excellence.
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Physical Fitness

Cadet-led physical fitness schedule for Fall and Spring semesters:

  • Monday – Friday
  • Start time: 0600 to 0700
  • Remedial offered every afternoon for cadets who are struggling
  • PT location: Collegeview Building on Pell Avenue 
  • If inclement weather is present, meet at the rec gym on Elm Street
  • AFT: Monthly – will start at 0530
  • Location: Colley Track/Soccer Complex

Physical Fitness Standards (2 minutes: hand release pushups, plank, and 2-mile run)

  • Minimum of 60% in each event is required to pass
  • Contracting AFT requirements may vary; normally new cadets are required to have a minimum of 240 but are expected to improve their AFT each month
  • To be competitive for contracting and scholarships, cadets should set their goals well above the minimum requirement and strive to get an average score of 270 or higher
  • AFT along with CGPA are a high percentage of a cadet's accession points
  • Accession points are how cadets are ranked among their peers when being selected for active duty and for branching

Army ROTC Events & Activities

Army ROTC Offers Many Opportunities

There is more to Army ROTC than just classroom and field training exercises. Army ROTC offers many opportunities for cadets to get to know their fellow cadets better and increase their skills in a variety of areas. Check out these events and activities below:

  • Color Guard: The Troy Army ROTC Color Guard represents the Military Science Department by carrying the American, Army and state flags during the various ceremonies including every home Trojan football game and other sporting events in conjunction with the Air Force ROTC Color Guard and community events. The Color Guard provides an activity for cadets interested in developing skills in close order drill and building self-confidence and discipline. To request a color guard for your event, contact the Army ROTC department at armyrotc@troy.edu
  • Field Training Exercise (FTX): FTXs are a one to three day training event held at Auburn University at Montgomery or at other locations such as Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), GA or Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), AL. Events include land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, confidence course, obstacle course, Leadership Reaction Course,  and squad tactical training. 

  • Ranger Challenge: The Ranger Challenge is a great opportunity for schools to “compete” with each other completing military tasks. This is also a great way for cadets to challenge themselves. Cadets test their Army knowledge in a written examination as well as compete in physical fitness drills and field exercises. Cadets who compete in a Ranger Challenge return to their battalion with stronger bonds and sharper skills.
Summer Camps
  • Basic Camp: is a 30-day initial entry/basic-training event which trains and educates cadets on basic military skills from individual tasks to the team and squad level and continues to build a foundation to establish the critical thinking skills necessary to become a U.S. Army Officer.

  • Advanced Camp (AC): Advanced Camp is a 31-day summer training event focused on solving complex problems at the squad and platoon-level. Cadets arrive at AC with requisite leadership attributes and competencies to confidently demonstrate leadership ability through critical thinking and problem solving capability developed during the academic year. AC builds upon on-campus training and develops the cadet's small unit leadership ability in a tactical environment.
Summer Opportunities
  • Airborne School: Airborne School is a three-week training event and its purpose is to qualify individuals in the use of the parachute as a means of combat deployment and to develop leadership, self-confidence and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. Airborne School consists of three phases: Ground Week, Tower Week and Jump Week.

  • Air Assault School: Air Assault School qualifies soldiers to conduct airmobile and air assault helicopter operations, which include aircraft orientation, sling-load operations, proper rappelling techniques and fast-rope techniques. The school itself is 10 days of rigorous, fast paced training but focuses on training that develops intense concentration and skills with a commitment to safety and preparation. The high standards of the school require the student to take part in a 19 km (12-mile) rucksack march in under three hours on the morning of graduation to be awarded their wings.

  • CULP: Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP), provide the U.S. Army Cadet Command and subordinate units a holistic strategy for culture and foreign language that prescribes a framework for culture and foreign language education and training. Culture and Language Deployments are NOT tourist tours and its mission supports the Embassy's strategic plan for that country. Many of these missions are performed in austere conditions, which include unusual living conditions, foods and risks of common traveler's illnesses. However, during these missions, cadets receive an educational experience unmatched by anything they accomplish in college.

  • CTLT: The Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) provides cadets the opportunity to experience leadership by serving in lieutenant-level leadership positions within active-duty units. CTLT is conducted at many Army bases nationwide or in the Federal Republic of Germany or the Republic of Korea. Cadets are assigned a unit mentor and are provided on-post lodging and meals via a dining facility. This program is exclusively designed for MS III Cadets before or after completion of their Advanced Summer Camp.

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US Army Official Website
Official ACFT Website
Army ROTC Scholarship (High School Students & Enlisted Soldiers)
GFRD and Minuteman Scholarship
U.S. Army Cadet Command
Official Mustang ROTC Battalion Facebook
Official U.S. Army Cadet Command Facebook

News

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Troy University SGA donates $5K to Army, Air Force ROTC programs

Troy University's Student Government Association recently made a $5,000 donation to the Air Force and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in honor of Giving Day 2024.

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400 Pell Avenue
111 College View Bldg
Troy, AL 36082

334-670-5623
334-670-5822 fax
kmueller@troy.edu
armyrotc@troy.edu
mustangbattalion@troy.edu

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