1. GREEN TO GOLD BRIEF MR. LARRY D.M. PARKER, SR. 5TH APACHE BRIGADE ROTC
(210)

2. Green to Gold
I CAME TO THIS BRIEFING BECAUSE IT WAS A WAY TO GET OUT OF WORK.
I WAS ORDERED TO ATTEND THIS BRIEFING BY MY SUPERIORS.
I CAME TO THIS BRIEFING BECAUSE I ONLY WANT TO
MAKE MORE MONEY, I DON’T REALLY WANT TO LEAD.
Good morning/afternoon, I’m _______________________ and I will be presenting an unclassified briefing on the Army ROTC Green to Gold Program.
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NOTE: The target audience for this briefing is soldiers, leaders, and other individuals interested in the Green to Gold program. This briefing was developed for use by ROTC counterpart battalions, Army Education Centers, Retention and Transition NCOs and ROTC battalions.
I CAME TO THIS BRIEFING BECAUSE I AM LOOKING FOR WAYS
TO GET OUT OF MY NEXT DEPLOYMENT.

3. Green to Gold I AM VERY INTERESTED IN THIS BRIEFING
BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE THE
POTENTIAL TO BE A GREAT OFFICER.
I LOOK FORWARD TO A CHANCE TO PROVE
MYSELF THROUGH COMPLETING A COLLEGE
DEGREE AND EARNING MY COMMISSION
THROUGH THE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS (ROTC).
Good morning/afternoon, I’m _______________________ and I will be presenting an unclassified briefing on the Army ROTC Green to Gold Program.
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NOTE: The target audience for this briefing is soldiers, leaders, and other individuals interested in the Green to Gold program. This briefing was developed for use by ROTC counterpart battalions, Army Education Centers, Retention and Transition NCOs and ROTC battalions.

4. Agenda What Is ROTC Green To Gold Options Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Questions
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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5. What Is ROTC ROTC is an elective college class at some schools.
not basic training
ROTC is not a Military School
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ROTC
Other classes

6. You may enter the program as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Military Science I
(1 credit)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Military Science II
(2 credits)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Military Science III
(3 credits)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Military Science IV
(3 credits)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Basic Leadership
Applied Leadership
Tactical Leadership
You may enter the program
as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
depending on your previous
college credits completed
Leadership Development
And Assessment Camp
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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7. Commissioning, Branching & Officer Training
Junior Year
Senior Year
Military Science III
(3 credits)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
Military Science IV
(3 credits)
Fall FTX
Spring FTX
College
Graduation
Commissioning
BOLC A
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First Assignment
Leadership Development
And Assessment Camp
( 5 weeks at Ft. Lewis )
S - SCHOLAR (GPA)
A - ATHLETE (APFT, SPORTS)
L – LEADER (LDAC, ROTC)
Accession and
Branching Board

8. What Is Green To Gold
An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete a
bachelor or master’s degree and earn an Army commission
Must be a full-time student (no online programs)
At a college that offers Army ROTC
Pursuing an approved degree
After graduation and commissioning ROTC graduates serve in:
Active Army, Army Reserves or National Guard
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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9. You may be eligible for more than one option
Green To Gold Options
There are three Green To Gold Options:
Active Duty Option
Scholarship Option
Non-Scholarship Option
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You may be eligible for more than one option

10. Active Duty Option
An ROTC program for Active Duty soldiers to complete the last 2 years of a bachelor or master’s degree and earn an Army commission while remaining on Active Duty
Keep current rank and continue to accrue time in service
Keep current pay and allowances (VAH, BAH, etc.)
Keep current health insurance, life insurance, all benefits
Continue to accrue (and use) ordinary leave
Your duty station is COLLEGE.
Soldiers remain on Active Duty and are assigned to the Student Detachment at Ft. Jackson for administrative purposes
Active Duty Option is highly competitive – 200 slots open each year
Selectee Profile: APFT GT 119 GPA 3.32
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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11. Active Duty Option Financial benefits: Active Duty pay and allowances
MGIB (Active Duty rate, only pays tuition & fees)
You pay for:
Tuition & fees ( reimbursed throughout the semester)
Books
Housing and food (VAH and BAH)
Tuition assistance may not be used while in this program
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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12. Scholarship Option
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending college full time to earn a bachelor or master’s degree and obtain an Army commission with a full scholarship
Discharged under AR , Chapter 16-2
Scholarships are 2, 3, or 4 years in length
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
ROTC scholarships are competitive – approx 750 each year
Winner Profile (3 year): APFT 271 GT 120 GPA 3.35
( 4 year): APFT 290 GT 124 GPA 3.25
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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13. Scholarship Option Financial benefits:
Full tuition plus all mandatory fees
$1200 per year book allowance
MGIB
ROTC stipend of $350 - $500 per month
You pay for:
Housing and food (room and board)
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
Scholarship money may be used for either tuition or room & board – your choice
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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14. Non-Scholarship Option
An ROTC program to discharge soldiers for the purpose of attending college full time to earn a bachelor or master’s degree and obtain an Army commission
Discharged under Chapter 16
Must have 2 years or 60 college credit hours completed
Must be able to graduate in 2 years with no summer school
Soldiers are contracted with ROTC but are no longer on Active Duty
Non-scholarship ROTC slots are non-competitive –
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are accepted
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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15. Non-Scholarship Option
Financial benefits:
MGIB
ROTC stipend of $450 - $500 per month
You pay for:
Tuition, fees and books
Housing and food (room and board)
Federal loans, grants, and other scholarship sources may be used
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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16. Non-Scholarship Option
Why would you consider the Non-Scholarship Option?
Entry is non-competitive: if you meet the requirements, you’re in
Eligibility requirements are less restrictive than the other options
2.0 GPA versus 2.5 GPA for other programs
Age up to 34 versus for other options
Can start college in Spring or Fall semester
Can participate in National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time
(provides tuition assistance( providing a state school and available funds), and drill pay) under the
Simultaneous Membership Program
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17. Simultaneous Membership Program
Cadets serve simultaneously in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard
Provides additional financial benefits as well as continued military experience
Cadets in the SMP are non-deployable assets
Cadets are paid at E-5 rate (or higher) for drill and Annual Training
Cadets are mentored by commissioned officers in their units
Financial Benefits in addition to ROTC Incentives
$286 monthly drill pay (E-5 w/3yr TIS pay)
Tuition assistance or tuition waiver
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18. Simultaneous Membership Program
Typical Monthly Income with SMP:
$ 1321 MGIB
150 MGIB plus up (pay $600 extra into MGIB before ETS)
286 Drill pay from NG or USAR unit (based on E-5 pay with >3 years TIS)
450 ROTC stipend (goes up to $500 per month for college seniors)
350 Kicker (NG or USAR)
$2557
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Plus tuition paid by NG (tuition waiver) or USAR (tuition assistance)

19. Non-Scholarship Option
Recap
Active Duty Option
Stay on Active Duty with all pay and benefits
Limited number of openings
Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall semester
Scholarship Option
Full tuition scholarship + books + monthly allowance
Must be under 31 by date of commissioning
Submit packet by 1 FEB, start school Fall / Spring semester
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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Non-Scholarship Option
Can do Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) in Guard or Reserves
Unlimited openings
Application completed at ROTC department, start school Fall or Spring

20. Service Obligation
Upon completion of ROTC and graduation: 8 years service
Active Duty Option: 3 years Active Duty
+ 5 years USAR/NG or IRR
Scholarship Option: 8 years USAR/NG or
4 years Active Duty
+ 4 years USAR/NG or IRR
Non-Scholarship: 4 years USAR/NG + 4 years IRR
3 years Active Duty
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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21. Eligibility Requirements
Basic requirements apply to all options
Each program has its own requirements
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22. Eligibility Requirements
All Green To Gold Options:
Non-Waivable Requirements
US Citizen – no dual citizenship
GT score: 110
APFT: 60 / 60 / 60 with no alternate events
No permanent profiles
HS graduate
Eligible to reenlist – no bars or flags
No domestic violence record
Medically qualified – pass a DODMERB physical for ROTC
Be accepted by the college you plan to attend
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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23. Eligibility Requirements
All Green To Gold Options:
Waivable Requirements
No more than 3 dependents including spouse
Under 35 (ADO, non-scholarship only) at time of commission
(Under 31 for scholarship is not waivable)
No more than 10 years AFS
No civil convictions
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24. Eligibility Requirements
Active Duty Option
Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
College GPA of 2.5 or higher
Under age 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)
Less than 10 years AFS at commissioning (Exception to policy possible)
Scholarship Option
College GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 2 or 3 year scholarship)
HS GPA of 2.5 or higher (for 4 year scholarship)
ACT score of 19 or SAT of 920 (math and verbal) (4 yr scholar’)
Under age 31 on 31 DEC of your graduation year
Non-Scholarship Option
Must be accepted as an unconditional Junior at the University
College GPA of 2.0 or higher
Under 35 at time of commissioning (waiver to 39 possible)

25. Application Procedure
Active Duty Option and Scholarship Option
Complete online application NLT 1 FEB 2013.
(1) window for scholarships only
Centralized board meets on 8 April 2013
Results are announced in June 2013
Start college in Fall semester
Non- Scholarship Option
Apply anytime
Application processed at local ROTC battalion – no board
Start college in Spring or Fall semester
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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26. Next Steps
Are you a leader? Are you committed to the US Army? Decide whether a career as a commissioned officer – in the Active or Reserve Components – is for you
Determine your qualifications and preferences for each of the three options
Build a packet
Scholarship and Active Duty Option: application process completed online ( Must be complete NLT 1 FEB 2013.
Non-Scholarship: contact the ROTC battalion at:
UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO MAJ Melva N. Rivera (210) or
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27. G G G G G G H H UT P H H H H 27 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Weber State University
University of Wyoming N N
University of Utah N N
Brigham Young University N
Colorado State University H N
University of Colorado
Utah State Univ. G N
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Northeastern Univ.
University of Arkansas
Northern Arizona University H
UT P
Oklahoma State U. N N H
Embry Riddle Aero U.
U of Central Oklahoma
Arkansas State U
University of New Mexico
University of Oklahoma N
U of Central Arkansas N N N N N
Cameron University
U of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Texas Tech University H
Arizona State University N G
N Mexico State University
Univ. of North Texas
Henderson State H
University of Arizona N
UT at Arlington
6 New Host Programs- Embry Riddle Aero Univ. Prescott, Arizona
Utah State University – Logan, UT
Univ. of North Texas – Denton, TX
Baylor University – Waco, TX
Northeastern OK University – Tahlequah, OK
Henderson State Univ. – Arkadelphia, ARK
6 Counterpart Battalions – Fort Bliss, TX - UTEP
Fort Hood, TX – Tarleton State
Fort Sill, TX – Cameron Univ.
Fort Sam Houston, TX – UT San Antonio
Fort Huachuca, AZ – Univ. of Arizona
Fort Carson, CO – Univ. of Colorado Colorado Springs
11 HAI (Hispanic) – NMSU, UNM, CO State Pueblo, Metro State Denver, CO,
St Mary’s, UT Pam Am, TX A&M Kingsville, UTEP, UT San Antonio, TX AM Corpus Christie, Northeastern State, ARK
2 HBCU – Arkansas Pine Bluff, ARK Prairie View A&M, TX
3 High Cost Private Host – Texas Christian Univ.; St Mary’s Univ.; BYU
Baylor Univ. N N N G G
Texas El Paso
Texas Christian University
Stephen F. Austin
Tarleton State N N
UT at Austin N G H N
Sam Houston State
Texas State N
Prairie View A&M N
UT at San Antonio N
University of Houston N
St Mary’s N G
Texas A&M Kingsville N
Texas &M Corpus Christi
UT Pam American 27 N

28. FAQ What branch / MOS will I have as an officer?
Can I go to Airborne/Air Assault School in ROTC?
What is a typical duty day?
Do I have to go to Tarleton State University?
What if I don’t have a 110 GT score?
After I get in can I change my major?
Can I transfer to another school after I get in?
Where can I get blank forms?
What if I get deployed?
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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29. Cadet Command Regulation 145-6, Green To Gold Program
References & Contacts
AR 145-1, Senior Army ROTC
Cadet Command Regulation 145-6, Green To Gold Program
University of San Antonio ROTC (partner battalion for Ft. Sam Houston) MAJ Melva N. Rivera (210)
The purpose of the briefing is to provide you information on an outstanding educational option - the Army’s Green to Gold program.
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30. Army ROTC: The Best Leadership Training In America