R E S E R V E
W H A T P E N N
I S S T A T E
R O T C ?
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) has been a proud tradition at Penn State since 1916. Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production. ROTC is a training program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become leaders in the armed forces while completing a university degree. In ROTC, you can compete for valuable scholarships and earn both a commission as an officer and a chance to serve your country—all while learning the leadership, management, and communication skills sought by today’s employers. Penn State ROTC consists of three programs: Army, Navy, and Air Force. Interested students choose one of the three and take the appropriate sequence of courses. Upon completing the program, qualified students are commissioned as a second lieutenant or ensign, then serve either four years of active duty or eight years in the reserves. All students may take ROTC courses, even if they do not want to earn a commission. These classes can be easily scheduled, and at least 6 credits can be applied toward degree requirements for any Penn State major. There is no military obligation for taking ROTC courses.
O F F I C E R
T R A I N I N G
C O R P S
A C T I V E D U T Y M I L I T A R Y B E N E F I T S Pay: Competitive salary and allowance Vacation: Thirty days of leave with pay each year Sick leave: Unlimited; full pay continues Medical care: Furnished at no cost Dental care: Furnished at no cost Life insurance: $200,000 of low-cost term life insurance Social life: Officers’ clubs, swimming, golfing, bowling, and tennis at reduced rates
Education: Opportunity for an advanced degree with tuition assistance—all services pay at least 75 percent
Retirement: Opportunity to retire after twenty years with percentage of base pay
Advancement: Promotions based on job performance Shopping: Save as much as 25 percent in on-base stores Living quarters: On- or off-base housing allowance
Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production.
L E A D E R S H I P
E X C E L L E N C E
ROTC
R E S E R V E
W H A T P E N N
I S S T A T E
R O T C ?
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) has been a proud tradition at Penn State since 1916. Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production. ROTC is a training program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become leaders in the armed forces while completing a university degree. In ROTC, you can compete for valuable scholarships and earn both a commission as an officer and a chance to serve your country—all while learning the leadership, management, and communication skills sought by today’s employers. Penn State ROTC consists of three programs: Army, Navy, and Air Force. Interested students choose one of the three and take the appropriate sequence of courses. Upon completing the program, qualified students are commissioned as a second lieutenant or ensign, then serve either four years of active duty or eight years in the reserves. All students may take ROTC courses, even if they do not want to earn a commission. These classes can be easily scheduled, and at least 6 credits can be applied toward degree requirements for any Penn State major. There is no military obligation for taking ROTC courses.
O F F I C E R
T R A I N I N G
C O R P S
A C T I V E D U T Y M I L I T A R Y B E N E F I T S Pay: Competitive salary and allowance Vacation: Thirty days of leave with pay each year Sick leave: Unlimited; full pay continues Medical care: Furnished at no cost Dental care: Furnished at no cost Life insurance: $200,000 of low-cost term life insurance Social life: Officers’ clubs, swimming, golfing, bowling, and tennis at reduced rates
Education: Opportunity for an advanced degree with tuition assistance—all services pay at least 75 percent
Retirement: Opportunity to retire after twenty years with percentage of base pay
Advancement: Promotions based on job performance Shopping: Save as much as 25 percent in on-base stores Living quarters: On- or off-base housing allowance
Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production.
L E A D E R S H I P
E X C E L L E N C E
ROTC
Naval ROTC Naval ROTC is an outstanding program that trains midshipmen for future service as officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Penn State Naval ROTC Unit averages 185 men and women who make up the Battalion of Midshipmen. The program stresses leadership and professional education, provides summer cruise opportunities around the world, and results in lasting friendships. Naval ROTC focuses on success, especially for firstyear students. Academic advisers, tutors, and close supervision by upper-division students result in academic success far above the average. Classes are open to all Penn State students.
Scholarship Opportunities
Many Naval ROTC students earn scholarships for full tuition to Penn State. Students may apply for scholarships beginning in March of their junior year in high school; applications must be completed by December of the senior year. A scholarship entitles a student to full tuition, books, computer and lab fees, and a stipend check. A scholarship is not necessary to participate in the Naval ROTC program. Many students enroll in the nonsubsidized College Program. Admission to the University Park campus is required for participation in the College Program.
Career Possibilities
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
The Navy and Marine Corps provide a diverse field of career opportunities for those who receive a commission from Naval ROTC. The training and experience provided by the various Navy and Marine Corps career paths are of the highest caliber. At right is only a partial list of careers available to midshipmen graduating from Naval ROTC.
How to Enroll
As a midshipman, you must register for the Naval Science courses listed below. For more information, call 814-8656289 or stop by 315 Wagner Building. Naval Science Course Curriculum NAVSC 101. Introduction to Naval Science (2 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 102. Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (3 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 204. Leadership and Management I (2 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 205. Navigation (3 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 322. Naval Ships Systems I—Naval Engineering (3.5 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 323. Naval Ships Systems II—Weapons (3 credits) (junior) NAVSC 311. Evolution of Warfare (2 credits) (junior/senior Marine option) NAVSC 313. Marine Corps Leadership Theory and Techniques (2 credits) (Marine option) NAVSC 401. Naval Operations and Seamanship (3 credits) (senior) NAVSC 402. Leadership and Management II (2 credits) (senior)
NAVY
Naval Aviator (pilot/navigator) Surface Warfare Officer (SWO Nuke) Submariner Special Warfare Officer (Navy SEALs) Nurse Corps
MARINE CORPS
Infantry Artillery Aviation (pilot/navigator/air traffic control) Armor (tanks) Amphibious Assault Communications
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) provides college-trained officers for the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. The mission of ROTC is to develop the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army. This includes recruiting, training, evaluating, selecting, and commissioning highquality people for military service in the Army. Army ROTC is the largest officer-producing organization with the American military, having commissioned more than half a million second lieutenants since its inception in 1916. At Penn State, Army ROTC is an elective course that provides a combination of academics and hands-on training. Physical and mental challenges are designed to help students succeed in college and beyond. Teamwork and responsibilities like teaching younger cadets are integral to the program. Upon successful completion of military science and baccalaureate degree requirements, students are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army.
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Possibilities
The leadership and management skills you learn in the Army are in high demand in today’s job market. Some of the branches in which you could serve include: Aviation Military Police Infantry Military Intelligence Special Forces Adjutant General’s Corps Armor Finance Corps Medical Corps
Judge Advocate General’s Corps Signal Corps Quartermaster Corps Transportation Corps Chemical Corps Ordnance Field Artillery Corps of Engineers
How to Enroll
Add ARMY 101 to your list of courses when you register; if you are already at Penn State, stop by the Army ROTC office, 212 Wagner Building, University Park campus. Basic courses (2 credits each) ARMY 101. U.S. Army Organization and Functions ARMY 102. The Military Profession: Leadership and Management Theory ARMY 203. Army Operations: Tactics and the Principles of War
In addition to the awarded scholarship, each recipient receives a flat rate of $1,200 annually for books, supplies, and equipment, and $3,500–$5,000 annually in spending money. ROTC scholarships are merit based and cover full tuition (in-state or out-of-state) plus mandatory fees. Candidates are selected for their scholastic and athletic achievements, leadership, and extracurricular accomplishments.
ARMY 204. Land Navigation: Topographic Maps and Orienteering
Opportunities for Army National Guard and Army Reserve Members
The following Penn State campuses offer Army ROTC: University Park, Altoona, and Hazleton. If you plan to attend a Penn State campus that does not offer Army ROTC, the following colleges and universities have entered into agreements with nearby Penn State campuses through which Penn State students may participate in their programs: Bucknell University (Pennsylvania College of Technology); Dickinson College (Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State York); Gannon University (Penn State Erie, The Behrend College); Lehigh University (Penn State Berks, Penn State Lehigh Valley); The University of Scranton (Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Worthington Scranton); and Widener University (Penn State Abington, Penn State Brandywine).
Students who have completed basic training receive credit for first-year and sophomore ROTC classes. During the sophomore year, reservists and guard members can earn benefits from both ROTC and their units as part of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Students can also compete for two- and three-year scholarships that provide standard scholarship benefits, and receive these benefits while they earn drill pay with SMP. SMP participants may either take advantage of a guaranteed reserve or National Guard commission or pursue an active-duty commission.
army.psu.edu
Advanced courses (3 credits each) ARMY 301. Advanced Principles of Leadership and Management ARMY 302. Advanced Principles of Military Leadership and Combat Operations ARMY 401. Organizational Behaviors: Interrelationships of Directing Staffs and Staff Functions ARMY 402. Army Personnel Management and Logistics
The Air Force trains college students to be future leaders in the domains of air and space. If you’re dedicated, responsible, and ambitious, you could be one of them.
Scholarship Opportunities
Air Force ROTC offers three-and four-year scholarships. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Most of our scholarships pay full tuition, plus most laboratory, textbook, and incidental fees. Scholarships also provide a tax-free stipend each month for up to ten months each year. If you’re in high school and interested in an Air Force ROTC scholarship, apply at AFROTC.com by December 1 of your senior year. If you’re a college student, contact the Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Keep in mind, however, that you don’t have to be on scholarship to be a part of Air Force ROTC. You can enroll in an Air Force ROTC course now, with no obligation, and apply for a scholarship later.
Career Possibilities
Every Air Force assignment demands hard work and increased responsibility; each also offers many personal and professional rewards. There are more than 135 Air Force officer career fields to choose from. Here are some examples: Pilot
HowEngineer to Enroll
Logistics Communication/Computer systems Acquisitions Comptroller Meteorology Judge Advocate
Nursing/Medical Public Affairs Intelligence Personnel Air Weapons Controller Air Traffic Control Satellite/Space Operator Security Forces
First-year students can join by signing up for the appropriate Air Force courses listed in the Penn State class schedule during registration. First-semester sophomores not previously enrolled need to register for both first-year and sophomore Air Force courses. For more information, contact the Penn State Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Our Air Force ROTC detachment is located on the first floor of Wagner Building at the University Park campus.
airforce.psu.edu
Air Force ROTC Classes
General Military Courses (2 credits each) AIR 151 and 152. Foundations of the U.S. Air Force AIR 251 and 252. Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power Professional Officer Courses (3 credits each) AIR 351 and 352. Leadership Studies AIR 451 and 452. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty If you are enrolling at a Penn State campus other than University Park, you may still be able to join Air Force ROTC through a cross-town agreement. This program enables you to participate in Air Force ROTC one afternoon a week at a nearby campus of another college or university. The following Penn State campuses participate in cross-town agreements: Abington, Altoona, Brandywine, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, and Worthington Scranton. Nothing of real and lasting value can be accomplished without dedication. That’s why we seek men and women who are devoted to their country through service in the Air Force. Your decision to be an Air Force officer says you’re ready to lead. It shows that you have imagination, ingenuity, and drive. It shows you won’t settle for second best. Be an Air Force officer—cross into the blue!
Naval ROTC Naval ROTC is an outstanding program that trains midshipmen for future service as officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Penn State Naval ROTC Unit averages 185 men and women who make up the Battalion of Midshipmen. The program stresses leadership and professional education, provides summer cruise opportunities around the world, and results in lasting friendships. Naval ROTC focuses on success, especially for firstyear students. Academic advisers, tutors, and close supervision by upper-division students result in academic success far above the average. Classes are open to all Penn State students.
Scholarship Opportunities
Many Naval ROTC students earn scholarships for full tuition to Penn State. Students may apply for scholarships beginning in March of their junior year in high school; applications must be completed by December of the senior year. A scholarship entitles a student to full tuition, books, computer and lab fees, and a stipend check. A scholarship is not necessary to participate in the Naval ROTC program. Many students enroll in the nonsubsidized College Program. Admission to the University Park campus is required for participation in the College Program.
Career Possibilities
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
The Navy and Marine Corps provide a diverse field of career opportunities for those who receive a commission from Naval ROTC. The training and experience provided by the various Navy and Marine Corps career paths are of the highest caliber. At right is only a partial list of careers available to midshipmen graduating from Naval ROTC.
How to Enroll
As a midshipman, you must register for the Naval Science courses listed below. For more information, call 814-8656289 or stop by 315 Wagner Building. Naval Science Course Curriculum NAVSC 101. Introduction to Naval Science (2 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 102. Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (3 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 204. Leadership and Management I (2 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 205. Navigation (3 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 322. Naval Ships Systems I—Naval Engineering (3.5 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 323. Naval Ships Systems II—Weapons (3 credits) (junior) NAVSC 311. Evolution of Warfare (2 credits) (junior/senior Marine option) NAVSC 313. Marine Corps Leadership Theory and Techniques (2 credits) (Marine option) NAVSC 401. Naval Operations and Seamanship (3 credits) (senior) NAVSC 402. Leadership and Management II (2 credits) (senior)
NAVY
Naval Aviator (pilot/navigator) Surface Warfare Officer (SWO Nuke) Submariner Special Warfare Officer (Navy SEALs) Nurse Corps
MARINE CORPS
Infantry Artillery Aviation (pilot/navigator/air traffic control) Armor (tanks) Amphibious Assault Communications
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) provides college-trained officers for the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. The mission of ROTC is to develop the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army. This includes recruiting, training, evaluating, selecting, and commissioning highquality people for military service in the Army. Army ROTC is the largest officer-producing organization with the American military, having commissioned more than half a million second lieutenants since its inception in 1916. At Penn State, Army ROTC is an elective course that provides a combination of academics and hands-on training. Physical and mental challenges are designed to help students succeed in college and beyond. Teamwork and responsibilities like teaching younger cadets are integral to the program. Upon successful completion of military science and baccalaureate degree requirements, students are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army.
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Possibilities
The leadership and management skills you learn in the Army are in high demand in today’s job market. Some of the branches in which you could serve include: Aviation Military Police Infantry Military Intelligence Special Forces Adjutant General’s Corps Armor Finance Corps Medical Corps
Judge Advocate General’s Corps Signal Corps Quartermaster Corps Transportation Corps Chemical Corps Ordnance Field Artillery Corps of Engineers
How to Enroll
Add ARMY 101 to your list of courses when you register; if you are already at Penn State, stop by the Army ROTC office, 212 Wagner Building, University Park campus. Basic courses (2 credits each) ARMY 101. U.S. Army Organization and Functions ARMY 102. The Military Profession: Leadership and Management Theory ARMY 203. Army Operations: Tactics and the Principles of War
In addition to the awarded scholarship, each recipient receives a flat rate of $1,200 annually for books, supplies, and equipment, and $3,500–$5,000 annually in spending money. ROTC scholarships are merit based and cover full tuition (in-state or out-of-state) plus mandatory fees. Candidates are selected for their scholastic and athletic achievements, leadership, and extracurricular accomplishments.
ARMY 204. Land Navigation: Topographic Maps and Orienteering
Opportunities for Army National Guard and Army Reserve Members
The following Penn State campuses offer Army ROTC: University Park, Altoona, and Hazleton. If you plan to attend a Penn State campus that does not offer Army ROTC, the following colleges and universities have entered into agreements with nearby Penn State campuses through which Penn State students may participate in their programs: Bucknell University (Pennsylvania College of Technology); Dickinson College (Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State York); Gannon University (Penn State Erie, The Behrend College); Lehigh University (Penn State Berks, Penn State Lehigh Valley); The University of Scranton (Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Worthington Scranton); and Widener University (Penn State Abington, Penn State Brandywine).
Students who have completed basic training receive credit for first-year and sophomore ROTC classes. During the sophomore year, reservists and guard members can earn benefits from both ROTC and their units as part of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Students can also compete for two- and three-year scholarships that provide standard scholarship benefits, and receive these benefits while they earn drill pay with SMP. SMP participants may either take advantage of a guaranteed reserve or National Guard commission or pursue an active-duty commission.
army.psu.edu
Advanced courses (3 credits each) ARMY 301. Advanced Principles of Leadership and Management ARMY 302. Advanced Principles of Military Leadership and Combat Operations ARMY 401. Organizational Behaviors: Interrelationships of Directing Staffs and Staff Functions ARMY 402. Army Personnel Management and Logistics
The Air Force trains college students to be future leaders in the domains of air and space. If you’re dedicated, responsible, and ambitious, you could be one of them.
Scholarship Opportunities
Air Force ROTC offers three-and four-year scholarships. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Most of our scholarships pay full tuition, plus most laboratory, textbook, and incidental fees. Scholarships also provide a tax-free stipend each month for up to ten months each year. If you’re in high school and interested in an Air Force ROTC scholarship, apply at AFROTC.com by December 1 of your senior year. If you’re a college student, contact the Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Keep in mind, however, that you don’t have to be on scholarship to be a part of Air Force ROTC. You can enroll in an Air Force ROTC course now, with no obligation, and apply for a scholarship later.
Career Possibilities
Every Air Force assignment demands hard work and increased responsibility; each also offers many personal and professional rewards. There are more than 135 Air Force officer career fields to choose from. Here are some examples: Pilot
HowEngineer to Enroll
Logistics Communication/Computer systems Acquisitions Comptroller Meteorology Judge Advocate
Nursing/Medical Public Affairs Intelligence Personnel Air Weapons Controller Air Traffic Control Satellite/Space Operator Security Forces
First-year students can join by signing up for the appropriate Air Force courses listed in the Penn State class schedule during registration. First-semester sophomores not previously enrolled need to register for both first-year and sophomore Air Force courses. For more information, contact the Penn State Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Our Air Force ROTC detachment is located on the first floor of Wagner Building at the University Park campus.
airforce.psu.edu
Air Force ROTC Classes
General Military Courses (2 credits each) AIR 151 and 152. Foundations of the U.S. Air Force AIR 251 and 252. Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power Professional Officer Courses (3 credits each) AIR 351 and 352. Leadership Studies AIR 451 and 452. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty If you are enrolling at a Penn State campus other than University Park, you may still be able to join Air Force ROTC through a cross-town agreement. This program enables you to participate in Air Force ROTC one afternoon a week at a nearby campus of another college or university. The following Penn State campuses participate in cross-town agreements: Abington, Altoona, Brandywine, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, and Worthington Scranton. Nothing of real and lasting value can be accomplished without dedication. That’s why we seek men and women who are devoted to their country through service in the Air Force. Your decision to be an Air Force officer says you’re ready to lead. It shows that you have imagination, ingenuity, and drive. It shows you won’t settle for second best. Be an Air Force officer—cross into the blue!
Naval ROTC Naval ROTC is an outstanding program that trains midshipmen for future service as officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Penn State Naval ROTC Unit averages 185 men and women who make up the Battalion of Midshipmen. The program stresses leadership and professional education, provides summer cruise opportunities around the world, and results in lasting friendships. Naval ROTC focuses on success, especially for firstyear students. Academic advisers, tutors, and close supervision by upper-division students result in academic success far above the average. Classes are open to all Penn State students.
Scholarship Opportunities
Many Naval ROTC students earn scholarships for full tuition to Penn State. Students may apply for scholarships beginning in March of their junior year in high school; applications must be completed by December of the senior year. A scholarship entitles a student to full tuition, books, computer and lab fees, and a stipend check. A scholarship is not necessary to participate in the Naval ROTC program. Many students enroll in the nonsubsidized College Program. Admission to the University Park campus is required for participation in the College Program.
Career Possibilities
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
The Navy and Marine Corps provide a diverse field of career opportunities for those who receive a commission from Naval ROTC. The training and experience provided by the various Navy and Marine Corps career paths are of the highest caliber. At right is only a partial list of careers available to midshipmen graduating from Naval ROTC.
How to Enroll
As a midshipman, you must register for the Naval Science courses listed below. For more information, call 814-8656289 or stop by 315 Wagner Building. Naval Science Course Curriculum NAVSC 101. Introduction to Naval Science (2 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 102. Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (3 credits) (first-year) NAVSC 204. Leadership and Management I (2 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 205. Navigation (3 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 322. Naval Ships Systems I—Naval Engineering (3.5 credits) (sophomore) NAVSC 323. Naval Ships Systems II—Weapons (3 credits) (junior) NAVSC 311. Evolution of Warfare (2 credits) (junior/senior Marine option) NAVSC 313. Marine Corps Leadership Theory and Techniques (2 credits) (Marine option) NAVSC 401. Naval Operations and Seamanship (3 credits) (senior) NAVSC 402. Leadership and Management II (2 credits) (senior)
NAVY
Naval Aviator (pilot/navigator) Surface Warfare Officer (SWO Nuke) Submariner Special Warfare Officer (Navy SEALs) Nurse Corps
MARINE CORPS
Infantry Artillery Aviation (pilot/navigator/air traffic control) Armor (tanks) Amphibious Assault Communications
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) provides college-trained officers for the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. The mission of ROTC is to develop the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army. This includes recruiting, training, evaluating, selecting, and commissioning highquality people for military service in the Army. Army ROTC is the largest officer-producing organization with the American military, having commissioned more than half a million second lieutenants since its inception in 1916. At Penn State, Army ROTC is an elective course that provides a combination of academics and hands-on training. Physical and mental challenges are designed to help students succeed in college and beyond. Teamwork and responsibilities like teaching younger cadets are integral to the program. Upon successful completion of military science and baccalaureate degree requirements, students are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army.
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Possibilities
The leadership and management skills you learn in the Army are in high demand in today’s job market. Some of the branches in which you could serve include: Aviation Military Police Infantry Military Intelligence Special Forces Adjutant General’s Corps Armor Finance Corps Medical Corps
Judge Advocate General’s Corps Signal Corps Quartermaster Corps Transportation Corps Chemical Corps Ordnance Field Artillery Corps of Engineers
How to Enroll
Add ARMY 101 to your list of courses when you register; if you are already at Penn State, stop by the Army ROTC office, 212 Wagner Building, University Park campus. Basic courses (2 credits each) ARMY 101. U.S. Army Organization and Functions ARMY 102. The Military Profession: Leadership and Management Theory ARMY 203. Army Operations: Tactics and the Principles of War
In addition to the awarded scholarship, each recipient receives a flat rate of $1,200 annually for books, supplies, and equipment, and $3,500–$5,000 annually in spending money. ROTC scholarships are merit based and cover full tuition (in-state or out-of-state) plus mandatory fees. Candidates are selected for their scholastic and athletic achievements, leadership, and extracurricular accomplishments.
ARMY 204. Land Navigation: Topographic Maps and Orienteering
Opportunities for Army National Guard and Army Reserve Members
The following Penn State campuses offer Army ROTC: University Park, Altoona, and Hazleton. If you plan to attend a Penn State campus that does not offer Army ROTC, the following colleges and universities have entered into agreements with nearby Penn State campuses through which Penn State students may participate in their programs: Bucknell University (Pennsylvania College of Technology); Dickinson College (Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State York); Gannon University (Penn State Erie, The Behrend College); Lehigh University (Penn State Berks, Penn State Lehigh Valley); The University of Scranton (Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Worthington Scranton); and Widener University (Penn State Abington, Penn State Brandywine).
Students who have completed basic training receive credit for first-year and sophomore ROTC classes. During the sophomore year, reservists and guard members can earn benefits from both ROTC and their units as part of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Students can also compete for two- and three-year scholarships that provide standard scholarship benefits, and receive these benefits while they earn drill pay with SMP. SMP participants may either take advantage of a guaranteed reserve or National Guard commission or pursue an active-duty commission.
army.psu.edu
Advanced courses (3 credits each) ARMY 301. Advanced Principles of Leadership and Management ARMY 302. Advanced Principles of Military Leadership and Combat Operations ARMY 401. Organizational Behaviors: Interrelationships of Directing Staffs and Staff Functions ARMY 402. Army Personnel Management and Logistics
The Air Force trains college students to be future leaders in the domains of air and space. If you’re dedicated, responsible, and ambitious, you could be one of them.
Scholarship Opportunities
Air Force ROTC offers three-and four-year scholarships. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Most of our scholarships pay full tuition, plus most laboratory, textbook, and incidental fees. Scholarships also provide a tax-free stipend each month for up to ten months each year. If you’re in high school and interested in an Air Force ROTC scholarship, apply at AFROTC.com by December 1 of your senior year. If you’re a college student, contact the Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Keep in mind, however, that you don’t have to be on scholarship to be a part of Air Force ROTC. You can enroll in an Air Force ROTC course now, with no obligation, and apply for a scholarship later.
Career Possibilities
Every Air Force assignment demands hard work and increased responsibility; each also offers many personal and professional rewards. There are more than 135 Air Force officer career fields to choose from. Here are some examples: Pilot
HowEngineer to Enroll
Logistics Communication/Computer systems Acquisitions Comptroller Meteorology Judge Advocate
Nursing/Medical Public Affairs Intelligence Personnel Air Weapons Controller Air Traffic Control Satellite/Space Operator Security Forces
First-year students can join by signing up for the appropriate Air Force courses listed in the Penn State class schedule during registration. First-semester sophomores not previously enrolled need to register for both first-year and sophomore Air Force courses. For more information, contact the Penn State Air Force ROTC admissions officer at 814-865-5453. Our Air Force ROTC detachment is located on the first floor of Wagner Building at the University Park campus.
airforce.psu.edu
Air Force ROTC Classes
General Military Courses (2 credits each) AIR 151 and 152. Foundations of the U.S. Air Force AIR 251 and 252. Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power Professional Officer Courses (3 credits each) AIR 351 and 352. Leadership Studies AIR 451 and 452. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty If you are enrolling at a Penn State campus other than University Park, you may still be able to join Air Force ROTC through a cross-town agreement. This program enables you to participate in Air Force ROTC one afternoon a week at a nearby campus of another college or university. The following Penn State campuses participate in cross-town agreements: Abington, Altoona, Brandywine, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, and Worthington Scranton. Nothing of real and lasting value can be accomplished without dedication. That’s why we seek men and women who are devoted to their country through service in the Air Force. Your decision to be an Air Force officer says you’re ready to lead. It shows that you have imagination, ingenuity, and drive. It shows you won’t settle for second best. Be an Air Force officer—cross into the blue!
R E S E R V E
W H A T P E N N
I S S T A T E
R O T C ?
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) has been a proud tradition at Penn State since 1916. Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production. ROTC is a training program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become leaders in the armed forces while completing a university degree. In ROTC, you can compete for valuable scholarships and earn both a commission as an officer and a chance to serve your country—all while learning the leadership, management, and communication skills sought by today’s employers. Penn State ROTC consists of three programs: Army, Navy, and Air Force. Interested students choose one of the three and take the appropriate sequence of courses. Upon completing the program, qualified students are commissioned as a second lieutenant or ensign, then serve either four years of active duty or eight years in the reserves. All students may take ROTC courses, even if they do not want to earn a commission. These classes can be easily scheduled, and at least 6 credits can be applied toward degree requirements for any Penn State major. There is no military obligation for taking ROTC courses.
O F F I C E R
T R A I N I N G
C O R P S
A C T I V E D U T Y M I L I T A R Y B E N E F I T S Pay: Competitive salary and allowance Vacation: Thirty days of leave with pay each year Sick leave: Unlimited; full pay continues Medical care: Furnished at no cost Dental care: Furnished at no cost Life insurance: $200,000 of low-cost term life insurance Social life: Officers’ clubs, swimming, golfing, bowling, and tennis at reduced rates
Education: Opportunity for an advanced degree with tuition assistance—all services pay at least 75 percent
Retirement: Opportunity to retire after twenty years with percentage of base pay
Advancement: Promotions based on job performance Shopping: Save as much as 25 percent in on-base stores Living quarters: On- or off-base housing allowance
Our programs are the largest in the Big Ten and consistently rank among the top in the nation in terms of size, quality, and officer production.
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Penn State Army ROTC F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N To find out more about ROTC, contact the office of the program you’re interested in; one of our staff members will help you. You can also find more information on our websites. If you are visiting Penn State University Park, stop by our offices in Wagner Building. ARMY ROTC THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 211 WAGNER BUILDING UNIVERSITY PARK PA 16802-3801 814-863-0368/866-558-3513 E-mail: army@psu.edu army.psu.edu NAVAL ROTC THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 315 WAGNER BUILDING UNIVERSITY PARK PA 16802-3893 814-865-6289 AIR FORCE ROTC THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 109 WAGNER BUILDING UNIVERSITY PARK PA 16802-3800 814-865-5453 E-mail: airforce@psu.edu www.airforce.psu.edu
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