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 increasin 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. Amry 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 foAr 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 Reserved Forces, on Active Duty or a combination of the two.

Eligibility Requirements

- Complettion of Basic Training or Equivalent
- Junior standing at school
- Meet physical requirements
- 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Four years left on current military obligation
- Full-time student status
- U.S. citizenship