How does SMP work ROTC?

With SMP, you participate in both the Guard and your college's ROTC program at the same time. During this two-year course, you'll be paired with and mentored by a unit officer, and get paid to drill once a month with your Guard unit.

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Can you get out of an SMP contract?

SMP does not lock you into--or out of--any commissioning options. You can still go on Active Duty, or switch from having been enlisted in the USAR to an officer in the ARNG (or vice versa). You can stay in your enlisted career field, or switch to something totally different. How does the simultaneous membership program work? The SMP gives eligible enlisted members of the ARNG and USAR an opportunity to maintain status in their Reserve Component while simultaneously attending college and participating as a contracted Cadet in the ROTC Program working towards a Commission as an Officer.

Consequently, what is simultaneous membership program?

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) is a volunteer officer training program that allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve enlisted members to participate in the Advanced ROTC Program. One may also ask can smp cadets be activated? SMP cadets are advanced to the pay grade of E-5 or retain a higher pay grade if previously earned, and serve in the rank of Cadet (CDT). SMP members will not mobilize or deploy with their unit, unless the Secretary of the Army directs they be commissioned.

And another question, how much does an e4 make on a drill weekend?

RANK	Specialist or Corporal (E4)
< 2 YEARS	$5,026.14
4 YEARS	$5,852.07
6 YEARS	$6,101.55
8 YEARS	$6,101.55

5 weitere Spalten Can SMP cadets go active duty? Here are some benefits of the SMP program:

You can choose to stay in the US Army National Guard or US Army Reserves, or compete to go on active duty and serve in the Regular Army once you graduate. You immediately begin receiving E-5 (SGT) pay for drill weekends. You will receive a monthly ROTC stipend of $420 a month.

Thereof, how do i become a smp cadet?

Eligibility Requirements for the SMP

1. Full-time college student (sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student)
2. Serving (or willing to enlist) in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard.
3. Enrolled in Army ROTC at the college of attendance.

Thereof, how can i get smp? So you can do that you will have to find an RTC. Program out there at a local school or whatever. And then now that you have already completed your basic training and AIT.

Can I use my GI Bill after AIT?

WASHINGTON -- Soldiers will no longer have to wait one year after completing their Advanced Individual Training to receive tuition assistance.