ROTC Builds Leaders of Tomorrow

The ROTC, Reserve Officers' Training Corps, is a rigorous training program designed for college students to learn leadership skills, build self confidence and manage people and tasks. Through classroom preparation, leadership labs, and physical training cadets become equipped with the knowledge to lead others, motive groups and head missions as an active Officer in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

Today the ROTC program has over 1,100 affiliate schools that produce a majority of the Second Lieutenants in active duty. The University of Tampa's ROTC program boasts nearly 120 members and continually ranks as one of the best in the nation.

"We're ranked that high for a reason" said Jamie Segaloff, former University of Tampa ROTC cadet. "the Cadre, which are the instructors, work with everybody individually to make sure you pass all the PT tests and classes." Segaloff, graduated from the University of Tampa last spring and is currently working with the ROTC program as a recruiter. When asked about his biggest accomplishment Segaloff said "probably being commissioned to Second Lieutenant, all those early mornings finally paid off!"

ROTC pays off in more than just post college employment. Students on an ROTC scholarship receive full tuition, average room and board subsidy and a monthly stipend. Scholarships are awarded on a students merit and grades, not financial need. The program offers two, three and four-year scholarship options based on your expected graduation date and when you entered the program.

Cadets who receive a ROTC scholarship must give the Army an eight year commitment. Students can either do four years active duty, and four years inactive or go to the National Guard for one weekend a month for six years and finish with two years inactive duty.

To find out more about the leadership opportunities available through ROTC visit goarmy.com or stop by the ROTC building located between the pool and Jaeb Computer center.