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ARMY OF ONE: North
Georgia's commitment to train leaders for every component
of the U.S. Army became official on Sept. 26, 2004 when
the U.S. Army Reserve detachment at NGCSU was activated
during the Distinguished Military Student Review on
the drill field. Maj. Gen. Charles E. Wilson, deputy
commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command,
the guest speaker and reviewing officer, presented the
guidon, or company flag, to the Georgia Mountain Detachment
of the 81st Regional Readiness Command. |
US Army Reserve Partnership Program
The United States Army Reserve is the supporting force in
the U.S. Army. There are over 200,000 soldiers across the
country that serve in the Army Reserve and maintain a lifestyle
all their own. As a soldier in the Army Reserve, you'll gain
training and job skills you can't get anywhere else that will
help you no matter what path you take in life. While serving
as little as one weekend a month and two weeks a year in the
Army Reserve, you are making a commitment to not only your
country, but also to yourself.
TRAINING IN THE ARMY RESERVE
There are a wide range of training opportunities available
in the Army Reserve, such as: Airborne Training, Military
Police, Medical, and much more.
NGCSU-U.S. ARMY RESERVE DETACHMENT
 North
Georgia College and State University is one of six senior
military colleges in the nation. Army ROTC and the Corp of
Cadets make up the unique military program which produces
active duty U.S. Army and Army Reserve officers as well as
civilian leaders. There are more than 700 military students
at NGCSU, and many of them serve as Soldiers in the Army Reserve
while attending school. The military program at North Georgia
is a leadership training ground, where students develop fundamental
skills in responsibility and character development. Commitment
to serve in the military is optional. North Georgia has the
distinction of being the only institution of higher learning
to have an Army Reserve Detachment on its campus. The Army
Reserve Detachment offers soldiers who are enrolled at the
university the ability to fulfill their military duties at
NGCSU during the school year. Conducting military training
on campus lets the student-soldiers become familiar with the
other job specialties in the Army Reserve through their peers
and become more proficient leaders, developing the best future
officers for the Army and the Army Reserve.
SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)
 The
ROTC/SMP allows you to be a full-time college student working
toward an academic degree and participating in both the Army
Reserve and in the ROTC program. An Officer Cadet in the SMP
will be paid at the grade of Sergeant (E-5) and earn more
than $226 a month during the school year while training one
weekend a month with the Army Reserve. A member of the Advanced
Course will receive a stipend of at least $350 per academic
month. A cadet can also apply for the ROTC Reserve Forces
Duty Scholarships that can pay up to 100% of tuition.
ARMY RESERVE BENEFITS
- Select Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill- Eligible Army Reserve
members who are enrolled in vocational as well as traditional
and nontraditional degree programs can receive up to $317
per month for a maximum of 36 months. Select Reserve MGIB
Kicker- Add $100, $200, or $350 a month to a reserve Soldier's
standard MGIB benefit for up to 36 months, depending on
the Soldier's job in the Army.
- Tuition Assistance- U.S. Army Reserve pays 100% of tuition
assistance up to: $250 per semester hour, $4,500 per fiscal
year maximum.
- Enlistment Bonus- You may be eligible for an enlistment
bonus depending on the unit you join and/or your military
occupational specialty.
- Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty Scholarship- These scholarships
provide financial assistance towards college tuition and
educational fees of up to $17,000 annually. This scholarship
is available to participants in the Simultaneous Membership
Program only.
- Out-Of-State Tuition Fee Waiver- Army Reservist attending
NGCSU will have all out-of-state tuition fees waived and
will be considered "in-state" students for tuition
purposes.
- College Credit for Military Experience- All enlisted soldiers
will receive some college credit for their military basic
training and MOS training.
- Military Institution Services- Army Reservists can utilize
all services available at active duty military installations,
i.e. athletic facilities, overnight lodging, dining facilities,
etc.
- Pay- Army Reservists receive competitive pay for weekend
drills and annual training.
For more information about the Army Reserve at NGCSU,
please contact:
SFC John B. Runyon
Army Reserve Liaison
(706) 864-1692
goreserves@ngcsu.edu
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