The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

Another way to get a head start on your future is through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), a volunteer officer training program that allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve enlisted members to participate in the Advanced ROTC Program. The intent of the SMP is to increase officer accessions into the Reserve Components (RC) by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college.

Upon completion of Basic Training, an RC soldier who is an academic junior can join the Advanced ROTC Program and earn a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army upon completing their college degree. In addition, contracted non-scholarship cadets and RFD scholarship cadets can join an RC unit and the SMP.

Advanced Course ROTC SMP students are paid for their Guard/Reserve training and receive the ROTC allowance of up to $2000 for each of their two years in the Advanced Course. Upon completing the ROTC program, the officer has an eight-year obligation, which can be served in the Reserve Forces, on Active Duty or a combination of the two.

What's In It for You

An opportunity to gain a commission while going to college and serve in a Reserve Component Unit

Hands-on management/leadership training

$200/month ROTC stipend plus E-5 pay while at drill

Annual Training and Advanced Camp pay

Montgomery GI Bill and tuition waiver

An opportunity to win a two-year RFD scholarship

A future as an officer on Active or Reserve Duty

An opportunity for volunteer training in Airborne, Air Assault, Northern or Mountain Welfare Training

Eligibility Requirements

Completion of Basic Training or equivalent

Junior standing at school

Meet physical requirements

Under 30 years of age when commissioned (waiverable through age 34)

2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Four years left on current military obligation

Full-time student status

U.S. citizenship

How to Enroll

Enlist in Army Reserve or Army National Guard if not already a member

Discuss interest with your unit commander

Interview with the ROTC detachment

Take an officer accession physical

Obtain the following documents from your unit or personal files:

1. Birth certificate
2. Social Security card
3. APFT card (DA 705)
4. Copy of latest physical exam
5. Copy of transcripts and ACT/SAT scores

Register for advanced Military Science classes

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