About the Simultaneous Membership Program

• What is SMP?
  • Volunteer officer training program for soldiers enlisted in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard
  • The program allows a soldier to simultaneously participate in the Advanced ROTC Program and actively drill with his/her unit as an SMP Cadet
• What are the Benefits?
  • ROTC monthly stipend
    • Sophomore: $350/month
    • Junior: $450/month
    • Senior: $500/month
  • Montgomery GI Bill
    • Around $329/month
    • Must have completed AIT
  • ROTC Kicker
    • Up to $350/month
  • E-5 duty weekend pay
    • About 334.60/month
  • National Guard Tuition Assistance
    • NMU Grant
      • Pays 45% of tuition
    • State pays remaining 50%
  • ACES
    • Up to $4,500
  • GRFD and ARNG Scholarships available
• How SMP Works
  • Be a member of the Army Reserves or Army National Guard
    • Complete basic training
    • Complete AIT or the Leader’s Training Course (LTC)
  • Continue with normal school schedule plus the addition of the required Military Science classes
  • Participate in weekly leadership labs and physical training
  • Attend reserve duty weekends as scheduled as an SMP cadet in a leadership position
• Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty
  • Allows for guaranteed branch of choice
  • Apply for GRFD before contracting with ROTC
  • Requires SMP Cadet to serve in the Army Reserves or National Guard after graduation
  • Must be accepted into a unit as a 2LT before commissioning
• Advanced Course
  • Final two years of ROTC
  • Preparation for military leadership
  • Junior Year
    • Small unit tactics
    • Responsibilities as a squad and platoon leader
    • Attend Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC) in Ft. Lewis, WA
  • Senior Year
    • Cadet leadership positions
    • Responsible for training and evaluation of other cadets
    • Preparation as a Second Lieutenant
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• Training Opportunities and Requirements
  • Attend paid Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC)
    • Five weeks
    • Ft. Lewis, WA
    • Junior year
  • Opportunities to attend Airborne, Air Assault, Northern or Mountain Warfare Training
  • Post Graduation
    • Officer Basic Course (OBC) (dependent on branch)
• How Long am I Obligated for?
  • Once commissioned, you are committed to 8 years of military duty.  Your commitment can be served in a combination of Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard, and Inactive Ready Reserve
  • GRFD cadets will serve 6 years of duty in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves and 2 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve
• How  Will SMP Benefit Me?
  • Valuable hands-on leadership development through both ROTC and the USAR or ARNG
  • Challenging and rewarding
  • Excellent opportunity for leadership and responsibility positions and experience
  • Reinforces skills and information taught in ROTC
  • Receive mentoring from officers and NCO’s within a mission-orientated environment
  • Attractive to potential employers
• SMP Eligibility Requirements
  • Completion of Basic Training or equivalent
  • Sophomore academic standing
  • Meet physical fitness requirements
  • GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Four years left on current enlistment
  • Full-time enrollment status
• How to Enroll
  • Enlist in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard, if not already enlisted
  • Discuss interest in ROTC with your unit commander
  • Interview with the NMU ROTC Enrollment Officer
    • 2LT Pfiester    japfiest@nmu.edu
• Contact Information
  • Office: Gries Hall, Room 101
  • Classroom: Hedgcock, Room 1004
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm est
  • (906) 227-2236
  • military@nmu.edu