1. FY14 OML and Branching Process for USACC
13 June 2013

2. Agenda Order of Merit List (OML) Model changes for FY14 FY14 OML Model
FY14 Branching Process Changes
Advantages and Disadvantages
FY14 Accessions Timeline
FY14 Special Programs

3. Recommended FY14 ROTC OML Model changes
Lower total LDAC Performance values from to 24.50
Increase total values on the PMS MSIII CER & 2 campus APFTs from to
Land Navigation removed as a standalone input.
IMPACTS:
Shifts focus at LDAC from an evaluation experience to a development experience.
Powers down to PMS. Empowers PMS to have more impact on Cadet’s ranking and identify high and low performers.

4. FY13 ROTC OML Model Changes - LDAC Alignment
These adjustments in the Leadership area incorporate recommendations made by the FY12 Process Action Team and concurred by Brigade Commanders.
2. Leadership Program (60%)
Increase the development emphasis of LDAC by flipping the relative weight of LDAC TAC evaluation with LDAC performance.
Remove Land Navigation as a separate evaluation event.
Failure of Land Navigation forces an overall “N” rating for LDAC.
Move weight of Land Navigation to PMS MSIII evaluation - from 6.75 to
Recommend maximum score for CULP be changed to 38.
Leader (45%)
Leader Development and Assessment Course (50%)
LDAC Performance (E/S/N)
Leadership positions
Leadership attributes/skills/actions
LDAC PLT TAC Evaluation (E/S/N)
LDAC Land Navigation (1st score)
PMS Experienced Based Observations (50%)
PMS MSIII CER OML
PMS Accessions OML
PMS Accessions Potential Comments
Cadet Training / Extracurricular Activities
Language / Cultural Awareness
11.25
6.75
11.25
6.75
4.5
4.5
2.25
CULP maximum point change allows more Cadets to obtain full 2.25% of OML
Recommend elimination of the Commission Review Board
PMS now has greater input to the bottom 5% of OML criteria for review selection
PMS can initiate disenrollment
Cost savings on board TDY costs

5. FY13 ROTC OML Model LDAC Alignment
2. Leadership Program (60%)
Increase the development emphasis of consistent and improved effort.
Make campus APFT equal weight
Reduce weight of LDAC APFT
Failure of LDAC APFT forces an overall “N” rating for LDAC and zero points
“N” at LDAC and zero for APFT makes attainment of active duty almost impossible
This incorporates changes recommended by the FY12 Process Action Team and accepted by all BDE Commanders in April 2012
Physical(15%)
APFT (90%)
(1.69) - Campus (most current fall semester)
(2.36) - Campus (most current spring semester)
(9.45) - LDAC (1st score)
Athletics (10%)
(1.50) - Varsity, Intramural, or Community Team
3.5
3.5
6.5
These recommended adjustments move toward more Cadet development for LDAC.
Provides the PMSs adequate points in the Model to make a difference between top performers on campus and those Cadets who are on the other end of the spectrum.

6. FY14 ROTC OML Model 1. Academic Program (40%)
(40.00) Cumulative GPA (includes ROTC GPA
Spring Semester, most current)
For each event/activity: Based on a normalized weighted average distribution for that cohort.
2. Leadership Program (60%)
Leader (45%) Physical (15%)
Leadership Development and Assessment Course
(11.25) - LDAC Performance (E/S/N)
- Leadership positions
- Leadership attributes/skills/actions
(6.75) - LDAC PLT TAC Evaluation (E/S/N)
PMS Experienced Based Observations
(11.25) - PMS MSIII CER OML
(4.50) - PMS Accessions OML
(4.50) - PMS Accessions Potential Comments
(4.50) - Cadet Training / Extracurricular Activities (75)
(2.25) - Language / Cultural Awareness (201)
APFT (90%)
(3.50) - Campus (most current fall semester)
(3.50) - Campus (most current spring semester)
(6.50) - LDAC (1st score)
Athletics (10%)
(1.50) - Varsity, Intramural, or Community Team
The green numbers still equal 100.
Leadership Program is still 60% with 45% to Leader and 15% to Physical.
Warrior Forge, Platoon Top Five = 1 point added to final OMS RECONDO = 0.5 point added to final OMS
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Incentive
0.5 Incentive to ADM 3 (Math/Science)
1.0 Incentive to ADM 4 (Engineering)

7. Branching Processes

8. Large population available for DABM
FY14 BRANCHING PROCESS
No Dead Zone
Large population available for DABM
RECOMMENDED CHANGES:
USACC branch to 40% of each branches allocations.
Additional 15% with ADSO,
All others to DABM with all 16 branches considered
Consider AV in DABM if cadet satisfies prerequisites
The DABM will still weight Cadet Preference & OML standing as the priority factors for branch assignment
This slide depicts the recommended branching process for future cohorts.
The key element of this process is one additional piece of information gathered during preference submission. The cadets must state if they would like consideration during pre-branching for their first, top two, or top three branch preferences. This not only ensures true preference submission, but it also adds cadet emphasis on their preferences. The ability to determine, with great accuracy, actual cadet preferences will greatly enhance the ability of Cadet Command, HRC, and the Army to tailor recruiting, marketing, and mentorship efforts.
Even though there is a lack of a defined quality constraint, this process should introduce similar quantities of quality into the DABM without the presence of a dead zone during prebranching.
This process will consider all 16 branch preferences in the DABM. By informing cadets that an ADSO will improve their chances of receiving their preferred branch, cadets higher on the OML should be more willing to ADSO and could create a more even distribution of ADSOs across the OML.
This process accomplishes the branching mission without being overly complicated and difficult to explain. There is no way to game this system and cadets must submit their true preferences and have multiple ways to emphasize their preference while improving the number of opportunities to receive their true top preference.
Methods to bridge the mentorship challenges that geographic dispersion creates for incorporation of OEMA’s Talent Management program into the ROTC branching process (e.g. MilBook branch websites, quarterly Branch led web conferences with cadets, etc) can be addressed in the future. In the immediate future, this proposed branching method lays down a framework that could easily incorporate talent management at a later date. The mentorship and selection aspects of OEMA’s Talent Management method will pose the largest challenges for USACC. Once those aspects of the program develop and are implemented, a portion of the initial 40% of prebranch allocations could easily be designated as Talent Management allocations.
This is the sweet spot that balances quality, diversity and Cadet satisfaction with needs of the Army.
Cadets must designate how many branches they would like considered for pre-branching (top choice, top two, or top three).
Branch by OML to 40% of mission w/o ADSO, then by OML to 55% of mission w/ ADSO. NO top or bottom OML.
All branch choices will be considered by the DABM, and credit will be given to those who ADSO in the DABM.
BENEFITS:
Potential to shift the ADSOs for branch to have a more even distribution across the OML vs the status quo where 75% of the ADSOs originate from the bottom half of the OML
NO WARGAMING & TRUE PREFERENCES SUBMITTED
Larger population to work with in the DABM with a more representative distribution of REDCAT
Lays a framework that can seamlessly integrate Talent Management for future cohorts

9. FY14 Accessions Process Changes
Continue to branch the top 10% of Cadets selected for active duty into their first branch preference.
Branch sequentially Cadets by first preference up to 40% of a branch allocation without a Branch Active Duty Service Obligation (BRADSO).
Branch sequentially Cadets by first preference up to 55% of a branch allocation with (BRADSO). Cadet may opt out of second and third branch considerations.
Branch sequentially Cadets not branched by above for second or third preference if Cadet indicates second preference is to be considered using 40%, 55% and BRADSO (no BRADSO for 3rd) guidelines. Cadet may opt out of third branch consideration.
Branch remaining active duty Cadets by the DABM considering all branch preferences and any ADSOs.
The process is essentially the same as FY13 branching except that a Cadet may elect not be considered for second and third branch choices and try for their first choice through the DABM.
By eliminating the top and bottom half of the active duty OML the DABM will have a larger population to equalize quality and diversity.
Previously, a Cadet had to obtain active duty before applying for educational delay. By opening the opportunity to all Cadets, the Educational Delay Board can select hose that would be successful.
Example a Cadet is taking the hard pre-medicine curriculum and has lower scores than a criminal justice major, but has a 36 score on the MCAT preadmission test for medical doctor. They may be a good selection.
Those not able to complete educational delay would be assigned component and branch by their position in the cohort.

10. FY14 Accessions Process Changes
45% of Aviation allocations will be filled by the DABM. (Cadets must meet AV specific requirements AFST/SIFT and Class I Flight Physical) to be considered by the DABM.
Any Cadet may request Education Delay.
No Top/Bottom half of active duty OML – DABM distributes quality.
National OML will not be released to the Field. Selection and Branching results will be released in three lists. Active Duty, ARNG and USAR in alphabetical order.
No requirement for the Branch Expectation Management Tool
(BEM-T). Delete previous versions and do not use when counseling your FY14 Cadets.
If Cadet executes a Branch for ADSO contract for 1st two branch preferences and receives one of those branches as their Basic branch the Cadet will be charged the ADSO (Not including Top 10%).
No GRFD Contract revocations after 1 July 2013
The process is essentially the same as FY13 branching except that a Cadet may elect not be considered for second and third branch choices and try for their first choice through the DABM.
By eliminating the top and bottom half of the active duty OML the DABM will have a larger population to equalize quality and diversity.
Previously, a Cadet had to obtain active duty before applying for educational delay. By opening the opportunity to all Cadets, the Educational Delay Board can select hose that would be successful.
Example a Cadet is taking the hard pre-medicine curriculum and has lower scores than a criminal justice major, but has a 36 score on the MCAT preadmission test for medical doctor. They may be a good selection.
Those not able to complete educational delay would be assigned component and branch by their position in the cohort.

11. Advantages/Disadvantages
More time at beginning of Academic year
Data verification and input at ROTC programs
Counseling and mentorship by Professors of Military Science
Excellence rewarded – no gaming of process
Cadets can be considered for all branches
Leads into Talent management initiatives for future Cohorts
Disadvantages:
Optimization model outcomes more difficult to explain.

12. FY13/14 ROTC Accessions Cohort Timeline
As of 6 Mar 13
All OML and Accession Packet complete data in CCIMS
ADSOs entered
Reserve Choice entered
Branch and ADSOs due
Cadet & PMS comments due
All FY13 DL selects provide proof of admittance to medical, law or seminary schools
Extension requests by FY12+ DL selects
Last Day for GRFD revocation requests
Receive RFOs from HRC
Dec Grads
ASD Publish Orders begin
18 Nov
DA/ROTC Selection and Branching Board
End of LDAC Standby Board
Receive RFOs from HRC
End of LDAC
ASD Publish Orders
Release
Ed Delay
Active Duty Branching USAR
ARNG
Board Results
218-Rs Due Dec Grads
Educational Delay Board
Last Day to request changes for Component, Branch, or due to errors.
Last Day Spring graduates 218-R
LOA or VHR for all RFD Cadets
All data/comments in CCIMS for End of LDAC/ Standby Board
Receive RFOs from HRC
ASD Publish Orders
Release End of LDAC Board Results
Hard Copy Ed Delay Packets Due to G1 ASD
Graduation Commission
May - Jun
1 Aug
16 Aug
5 Sep
10 Sep
27 Sep
15-18 Oct
12 Nov
13 Dec
Feb - Apr 14
22 AUG
28 Oct – 1 Nov
BOLC-B
Scheduling
Conference
2-4 Dec
Battalion/Cadet Actions
ASD Actions
Accession Board Dates

13. FY14 Special Branching Programs

14. Special Programs Signal
CADETS with these degrees who select SC as 1st preference, have at least a 2.75 GPA, and complete a branch ADSO = Active Duty and AD without branch detail if below Active Duty selection line...
50% of the Signal Corps (SC) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with degrees listed below. If the Cadet has one of these degrees, at least a 2.75 CUM GPA, and SC as their #1 preference they will receive SC and that branch and not be branch detailed. Once the 50% is filled, must compete for SC branch.
BAN
Information Technology Project Management.
CUE
Computer And Information Sciences , Support Services, General and Other
Computer Support Specialist.
Information Technology.
BBT
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Informatics.
BCF
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Information Science/Studies.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Computer Science.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Computer Graphics.
CHA
Telecommunications Engineering.
CUG
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
CHI
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
DHD
Applied Mathematics, General
CUA
Computer Engineering, General.
DHX
Mathematics, General
Computer Hardware Engineering.
DLX
Physics, General
Computer Software Engineering.
EKF
Telecommunications Manager
Computer Engineering, Other.
Cyber warfare is a large part of the battle today. Our network capabilities are a critical force multiplier. That makes our networks a target for hostile entities. Signal Corps needs these academic majors yesterday. This year, 50% of the active duty SC slots are for these academic majors.

15. Special Programs Engineer
CADETS with these degrees, have a GPA>= , select EN as 1st choice, and complete a branch ADSO will receive Active Duty and EN if below Active Duty selection line.
70% of the Corps of Engineers (EN) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with these degrees, indicate EN as first preference, and have at least a 2.75 CUM GPA.
Once the Special Program is 70% filled, must compete for EN branch
BBR
Systems Management/Management Science
CAA
Architectural Engineering.
CAB
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
CCG
Structural Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
CCH
Transportation and Highway Engineering.
CCO
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
CCQ
Environmental Science
CCX
Civil Engineering, General.
CDX
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
CEX
Chemical Engineering.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Chemical Engineering, Other.
Engineering Chemistry.
CFA
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
CFZ
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
CGK
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
CHA
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CHX
Electromechanical Engineering.
CKX
Engineering Mechanics.
Mechanical Engineering.
CLF
Nuclear Engineering.
CME
Materials Engineering.
CNX
Metallurgical Engineering.
CPE
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
CSX
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
CUX
Systems Engineering.
CXX
Engineering, General.
Pre-Engineering.
Water Resources Engineering.
Laser and Optical Engineering.
Engineering Science.
Engineering, Other.
CYX
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
DEX
Geodetic Science
DLX
Physics
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

16. Special Programs Ordnance & EOD
CADETS with a 2.75 CUM GPA in one of these degrees, selects OD as their #1 preference and completes an ADSO will receive Active Duty and OD if below Active Duty selection line.
50% of the Ordnance Corps (OD) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below. If the Cadet has a 2.75 CUM GPA in one of the identified STEM degree fields and lists that branch (OD) as their #1 preference they will receive AD and that branch.
EOD, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, must be pre-qualified with an OD Branch representative during Branch Orientation at LDAC. If selected for OD then EOD preference applied.
Must volunteer to get EOD but OD not required in top 3 preferences
No branch ADSO charged for EOD.
These degrees, GPA >= 2.75 , OD 1st request, ADSO = active and OD if below active duty line
CKX
Engineering Mechanics.
CRM
Hazardous Materials Management
CUE
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
Informatics.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Computer Science.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Computer Graphics.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
CUX
Systems Engineering.
DDE
Chemistry, General
DHX
Mathematics, General
BAA
Business Administration
BAE
Finance, General
BAX
BBF
Accounting/Auditing
BCF
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
BCX
Business Economics
BXX
Management Logistics
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

17. Special Programs Chemical
CADETS with these degrees, GPA>= , CM 1st choice, and ADSO = Active Duty and CM if below Active Duty selection line.
50% of the Chemical Corps (CM) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below. If the Cadet has a 2.75 CUM GPA and one of these degrees and lists that branch (CM) as their #1 preference, they will receive CM. Once the 50% is filled, must compete for CM branch
CAA
Architectural Engineering.
CAB
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
CCG
Structural Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
CCH
Transportation and Highway Engineering.
CCO
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
CCX
Civil Engineering, General.
CDX
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
CEX
Chemical Engineering.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Chemical Engineering, Other.
Engineering Chemistry.
CFA
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
CFZ
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
CGK
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
CHA
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other.
CHX
Electromechanical Engineering.
CKX
Engineering Mechanics.
Mechanical Engineering.
CLF
Nuclear Engineering.
CME
Materials Engineering.
CNX
Metallurgical Engineering.
CPE
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
CRM
Hazardous Materials Management
CSX
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
CUX
Systems Engineering.
CXX
Engineering, General.
Pre-Engineering.
Water Resources Engineering.
Laser and Optical Engineering.
Engineering Science.
Engineering, Other.
CYX
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
DCX
Biology/Biological Sciences, Genera;
Biomedical Sciences, General
DDA
Biochemistry
DDB
Analytical Chemistry
DDC
Inorganic Chemistry
DDD
Organic Chemistry
DDE
Chemistry, General
DHX
Mathematics, General
DLX
Physics, General
DXX
Physical Sciences
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

18. Special Programs Air Defense Artillery
A CADET with these Degrees, GPA>= , AD 1st choice, and ADSO = Active Duty and AD without branch detail if below Active Duty selection line..
50% of the Air Defense Artillery (AD) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below. If the Cadet has a 2.75 CUM GPA and one of these degrees and lists that branch (AD) as their #1 preference they will receive AD. Once the 50% is filled, must compete for AD branch.
CAB
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
CCX
Civil Engineering, General.
CDX
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
CFA
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
CHA
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other.
CHX
Electromechanical Engineering.
CKX
Engineering Mechanics.
Mechanical Engineering.
CME
Materials Engineering.
CNX
Metallurgical Engineering.
CPE
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
CSX
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
CUE
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
Informatics.
CUE
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Computer Science.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Computer Graphics.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
CUX
Systems Engineering.
CXX
Engineering, General.
Pre-Engineering.
Water Resources Engineering.
Laser and Optical Engineering.
Engineering Science.
Engineering, Other.
CYX
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
DHA
Statistics, General
DHX
Mathematics, General
DLX
Physics
DXX
Physical Sciences
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

19. Special Programs Quartermaster
A CADET below the active duty line, who branch ADSOs, has at least a 2.75 GPA CUM, selects QM as 1st preference criteria, and has the DCX degree = Active Duty in QM if below Active Duty selection line..
50% of the Quartermaster Corps (QM) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below. If the Cadet has a 2.75 CUM GPA and one of these degrees and lists QM as their #1 preference, they will receive QM until the special allocations are filled. Once the 50% is filled, must compete for QM branch.
These degrees, GPA >= 2.75, request QM as 1st preference, ADSO = active duty and QM if below active duty line
DCX
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
BAA
Business Administration
BAE
Finance, General
BAS
Food Distribution
BBF
Accounting/Auditing
BCF
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
BCX
Business Economics
BXX
Management Logistics
DCX
Biology/Biological Sciences, General;
Biomedical Sciences, General
EDX
Economics General
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

20. Special Programs Finance
A CADET below the active duty line, who completes a FI branch ADSO, has at least a 2.75 GPA CUM, has the STEM degrees listed and selects FI as 1st = Active Duty and FI without branch detail if below Active Duty selection line..
50% of the Finance Corps (FI) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below. If the Cadet has a 2.75 CUM GPA in one of the identified STEM degree fields and lists that branch (FI) as their #1 preference and special allocations are available, they will receive that branch. Once the 50% is filled, must compete for FI branch
These degrees. GPA>= 2.75, FI as 1st preference, ADSO = active duty and FI if below active line
DHA
Statistics, General
DHX
Mathematics, General
BAA
Business Administration
BAD
Banking and Finance
BAE
Finance, General
BAX
BBT
Management
BCF
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
BCX
Business Economics
EDX
Economics General
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

21. Special Programs Adjutant General
25% of the Adjutant General Corps (AG) branch allocations will be withheld exclusively for Cadets with the academic degrees listed below.
Once the 25% is filled, must compete for AG branch
BAP
Organizational Behavior - Personnel Management
BAV
Human Resources
BAX
Business Administration
BBA
Administration, Public
BBB
Personnel Management/Administration
BBT
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Management
BCF
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
BXX
Management Logistics
Key here is that if you have an engineer degree make sure you are listed as an ADM 4 to ensure you get active duty with a 2.75 GPA or greater.
By OML the 50% of engineer degree Cadets requesting EN as first preference will go EN. All others will compete for the remaining 50% with all other Cadets.
Take an ADSO to increase your chances.
For EOD: if you volunteer for EOD, have completed the EOD interview and are branched Ordnance you will get orders for Ordnance BOLC with a follow-on to EOD school. You have to pass the BOLCs. You not be charged a BRADSO for Ordnance if you go EOD.
You do not have to request ordnance to volunteer for EOD. If assigned Ordnance you then would the EOD volunteer status is automatically activated.

22. Special Programs
Cyber warfare is a large part of the battle today. Our network capabilities are a critical force multiplier. That makes our networks a target for hostile entities. Signal Corps needs these academic majors yesterday. This year, 50% of the active duty SC slots are for these academic majors.
AG will not drop GPA standards for cohort.

23. Guidance?
Questions?