National Guard SMP

University of Akron Army ROTC

Ohio Army National Guard

Simultaneous Membership Program

If you are already a member of the Ohio Army National Guard, looking to join, or are a current cadet looking for extra money and military experience, you may be able to take advantage of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). This program allows you to be both a member of the UAROTC and a member of a local OHANG unit. You can still pursue a commission in the Active Duty Army, or the Army Reserves/National Guard in a state of your choosing. Details of the program are listed below.

National Guard Benefits

• National Guard (NG) - 100% Tuition Reimbursement
• Montgomery G.I. Bill (NG)

–         $350 per month, must complete AIT

–         Up to $200 “kicker” depending on MOS

–         Possible Enlisted Bonuses

–         Up to $50,000 loan repayment post AIT

• Non- Deployable w/ unit upon contracting until completion of school (up to 3 years)
• Monthly Drill Pay
  • Roughly $172-244 per month (E1 - E4)
  • Paid as an E-5 (avg. $265 a month) upon contracting with ROTC
  • Roughly $1000 for AT (Freshman and Sophomore)
• $350 - $500 Monthly Stipend from ROTC, in addition to NG/AR pay

Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty (GRFD) scholarships are available for those wishing to commit to the Nation Guard or Army Reserves after commissioning.

Obligations:

• After Commissioning

–         Students may choose to serve 3 years Active Duty and 5 Years Reserve or Ready Reserve

–         Some may serve 6 years in Reserves or National Guard and 2 years Ready Reserve

• Reserve Force slots available if desired
• ROTC Class

–         2 credit hours for Freshman and Sophomore level course

–         3 credit hours for Junior and Senior level course

• Physical Training Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Leadership Labs every other week

–         1 credit hour course

Army ROTC:

• An Army Officer producing program in colleges across the country
• Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after four years and degree completion
• No commitments until the start of your junior year
• A Four Year College Program – an ROTC class and lab is taken every semester
• Most four year degree programs are compatible with ROTC
• Taken in conjunction with other classes and major field of study. Not at degree granting program
• Develops leadership and management skills for Army and Civilian careers

How to Apply

Contact

MAJ Lindsey Smitley

Recruiting Operations Officer

Shrank Hall South Room 8

Phone: (330) 972-7454

E-Mail: smitley@uakron.edu