University of Central Arkansas ARMY ROTC

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) prepares students to not only be officers in the United States Army, but to give them a distinct advantage over fellow college students in the civilian world. Through our partnership agreements, you can attend any of our partnership schools in the central region of Arkansas and receive college credit for Army ROTC through the UCA.

Army ROTC is a college course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and leadership training to become officers in the United States Army, the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard.

Cadets develop maturity, responsibility, leadership skills, and self-confidence. Army ROTC utilizes 23 distinct leadership dimensions to develop and train cadets in the fundamental skills that tomorrow's leaders will need. The development of these skills will help the student become successful in any career, not just the military!

The 4-year program

Traditionally, Army ROTC is a four-year program. The first two years of the program comprise the Basic Course (MS-I and MS-II). You can enroll in the program for the first two years without incurring any future military obligation (if you don't have an ROTC scholarship).

After you've successfully completed the Basic Course, you can compete to gain admission into the Advanced Course (MS-III and MS-IV). It's during this part of the program that you'll get to put your newfound management skills to the test.

As a Cadet in the Advanced Course, you'll spend 32 days during the summer between your junior and senior years attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). At this course, you'll be asked to handle the complex tasks of a unit leader. You may have to lead your group across difficult terrain or build a bridge across a river. You may have to solve difficult personnel problems, or be in charge of expensive military equipment. It's all meant to teach you how to think quickly when the pressure is on and how to motivate your team. Then, as a cadet in the Advanced Course, your leadership and management skills will continue to be sharpened. You'll teach new ROTC students what you've learned. And when you graduate from college, you're ready to be a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army. During your four years in the program, all ROTC textbooks, uniforms, and essential materials will be furnished at no cost. In addition, if selected for the Advanced Course, you'll receive an allowance of up to $4,000 each year. see scholarships.

The 2-year program

If you miss the first two years of ROTC, and you are a graduate of a junior or community college entering a two-year postgraduate course of study, you may still qualify for a commission through the two-year program. In this program, you must first attend the ROTC Leadership Training Course (LTC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon successful completion of LTC, you'll be eligible for the Advanced Course. You also may qualify for 2-year scholarship.

Green to Gold

The Green to Gold program seeks talented young enlisted soldiers who have decided to leave, or are considering leaving active duty to attend college.
Quality enlisted soldiers with officer potential who have served at least two years on active duty are allowed to voluntarily request discharge from active duty, and enroll in Army ROTC to earn baccalaureate degrees and commissions as second lieutenants.

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Simultaneous membership program (SMP)

This is a special program available to students serving in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Beginning in their sophomore academic year, these Cadets get to put the skills they have developed in Army ROTC to use in a real military unit as an Officer in Training. You will earn more than $200 a month for working just a weekend and over $800 for two-weeks of work performed normally in the summer. The Army National Guard and the Army Reserve have also coordinated with our University to provide a tuition assistance program that reimburses you up to 100% of your tuition and fees each year. For further information please contact a UCA cadre.



Prospective Officers Welcome Home About ROTC Classes Scholarships Faculty Nursing Branches Photos Special Schools FAQ Request Info Links	About UCA ARMY ROTC The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) prepares students to not only be officers in the United States Army, but to give them a distinct advantage over fellow college students in the civilian world. Through our partnership agreements, you can attend any of our partnership schools in the central region of Arkansas and receive college credit for Army ROTC through the UCA. Army ROTC is a college course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and leadership training to become officers in the United States Army, the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. Cadets develop maturity, responsibility, leadership skills, and self-confidence. Army ROTC utilizes 23 distinct leadership dimensions to develop and train cadets in the fundamental skills that tomorrow's leaders will need. The development of these skills will help the student become successful in any career, not just the military! The 4-year program Traditionally, Army ROTC is a four-year program. The first two years of the program comprise the Basic Course (MS-I and MS-II). You can enroll in the program for the first two years without incurring any future military obligation (if you don't have an ROTC scholarship). After you've successfully completed the Basic Course, you can compete to gain admission into the Advanced Course (MS-III and MS-IV). It's during this part of the program that you'll get to put your newfound management skills to the test. As a Cadet in the Advanced Course, you'll spend 32 days during the summer between your junior and senior years attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). At this course, you'll be asked to handle the complex tasks of a unit leader. You may have to lead your group across difficult terrain or build a bridge across a river. You may have to solve difficult personnel problems, or be in charge of expensive military equipment. It's all meant to teach you how to think quickly when the pressure is on and how to motivate your team. Then, as a cadet in the Advanced Course, your leadership and management skills will continue to be sharpened. You'll teach new ROTC students what you've learned. And when you graduate from college, you're ready to be a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army. During your four years in the program, all ROTC textbooks, uniforms, and essential materials will be furnished at no cost. In addition, if selected for the Advanced Course, you'll receive an allowance of up to $4,000 each year. see scholarships. The 2-year program If you miss the first two years of ROTC, and you are a graduate of a junior or community college entering a two-year postgraduate course of study, you may still qualify for a commission through the two-year program. In this program, you must first attend the ROTC Leadership Training Course (LTC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon successful completion of LTC, you'll be eligible for the Advanced Course. You also may qualify for 2-year scholarship. Green to Gold The Green to Gold program seeks talented young enlisted soldiers who have decided to leave, or are considering leaving active duty to attend college. Quality enlisted soldiers with officer potential who have served at least two years on active duty are allowed to voluntarily request discharge from active duty, and enroll in Army ROTC to earn baccalaureate degrees and commissions as second lieutenants. Click here for more information Simultaneous membership program (SMP) This is a special program available to students serving in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Beginning in their sophomore academic year, these Cadets get to put the skills they have developed in Army ROTC to use in a real military unit as an Officer in Training. You will earn more than $200 a month for working just a weekend and over $800 for two-weeks of work performed normally in the summer. The Army National Guard and the Army Reserve have also coordinated with our University to provide a tuition assistance program that reimburses you up to 100% of your tuition and fees each year. For further information please contact a UCA cadre.