Officers Programs
Become a Leader in an Elite Fighting Force
The Army National Guard is America's oldest fighting force, founded in 1636. From the first Minutemen, to our heroes in Iraq, the Guard has always answered the call. We invite you to answer this call in America's finest tradition. Take the next step toward your ROTC scholarship. If you want to go to college and aspire to leadership in the Montana Army National Guard, YOU CAN!
It Pays to Become a Leader
You can pay for college with an ROTC scholarship from the Army National Guard. When you receive your college degree, you'll receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. You will also receive benefits such as:
- Military exchange and commissary privleges
- Space available travel
- Officers' club
- Post recreation facilities
- Retirement benefits
Become a Commissioned Officer and your efforts will be rewarded, both materially and in terms of professional satisfaction:
- A Corporal (E-4) with four years of service receives $272.72 for each weekend drill attended. Compare this to $405.28, what a new Second Lieutenant (0-1), with the same time in service, receives (Pay current as of January 2008).
- As an Officer, you will have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles.
- You can look forward to assuming greater responsibilities.
- You will also acquire a wide range of management skills. These are the kinds of qualifications that are highly valued in both military and civilian careers.
ROTC
An ROTC scholarship is an excellent pathway for those seeking to serve as officers in the Army National Guard. The Montana Army National Guard and ROTC currently offer many scholarship programs aimed at bringing new highly qualified officers into the MT Army National Guard.Get With The Program
The Army National Guard ROTC program is a four-year curriculum. The program consists of a two-year Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. Participating ROTC Cadets must be under the age of 27 at the time of commissioning. During these four years, individuals without prior military experience are taught leadership skills during weekend drills and summer annual training, and Military Science classes on campus.
ROTC Basic Course
The Basic Course takes place during your first two years in college. Taken in elective courses, this usually comprises one class and lab each semester. In the ROTC Basic course, you will learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership and initial preparations toward becoming a leader in the Army National Guard. You can take Army National Guard ROTC Basic Courses without a military commitment.
ROTC Advanced Course
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college. Also taken as elective courses, this usually includes one class and lab each semester, plus a summer leadership camp. In the ROTC Advanced Course, you will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization, planning and decision-making. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the Army National Guard after you graduate.
Over 600 Schools
The Army National Guard offers ROTC scholarships across the country. These scholarships pay tuition and required fees, and can be worth more than $70,000. They are awarded on merit and take into consideration academic achievements, extracurricular activities and personal interviews. Currently within Montana you can attend ROTC courses at the University of Montana-Missoula, Montana State University-Bozeman, and Carroll College.
The Gold at the End of the ROTC Challenge, Second Lieutenant, Montana Army National Guard
At the end of your ROTC program awaits the single gold bar of a Second Lieutenant. You will command respect and be called upon to lead with judgment, knowledge and experience. You can go through this program by way of an ROTC scholarship that pays for college, or as a cadet who pays for his or her own way. Regardless, when you look back on your ROTC experience you'll remember a strong sense of purpose, camaraderie and belonging.
Officer Basic Course
The Officer Basic Course will fine tune your leadership skills. In this mentally and physically challenging course, you will learn what a company level officer needs to know in order to fight and win on the battlefield. You will be taught by outstanding officers with an abundance of experience and knowledge. OBC training for newly commissioned Second Lieutenants is conducted for all branches of the Army National Guard. In some cases this includes specialized training for Soldiers in Basic Airborne, Pathfinder and Jumpmaster courses.
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ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program
The Simultaneous Membership Program allows enlisted members of the Montana Army National Guard to enroll in ROTC while continuing to serve in the MT Army National Guard. Once enrolled in the ROTC program of your choice you will be eligible for the ROTC Stipend as well as all of the benefits associated with the Montana Army National Guard such as; Tuition Assistance, the Montgomery G.I. Bill, drill pay and the Student Loan Repayment Program. In addition while you attend drill you will be paid as a Sergeant (E-5). As a Simultaneous Membership Program Cadet you will be exposed to leadership positions and mentorship while at drill and leadership and tactical training while in ROTC. The added experience you will gain at Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training will be invaluable as a commissioned officer. Also, if you enroll in ROTC as an SMP Cadet you will start to accrue time in service for base pay calculation. This means that by the time you receive your commission as a Second Lieutenant your drill pay for a standard drill will be $422.68 versus $371.08 for a new 2nd Lieutenant with less than two years of service.
G.I. BILL $317/mo. G.I. BILL ROTC Kicker $350/mo. ROTC Stipend (Soph) $400/mo. ROTC Stipend (Junior) $450/mo. ROTC Stipend (Senior) $550/mo. Drill Pay (E-5) $247/mo. Unit Annual Training $1,854/yr Fed Tuition Assistance $4,500/yr National Guard Scholarship* $1,000/yr Sophomore Year Total $17,868 Junior Year Total $18,268 Senior Year Total $19,068 3 Year Total $55,204
Average State Univ Tuition $5,923/yr Tuition Total for 3 years $17,769
1. Total 3 year benefit after tuition is paid: $37,435
2. $100/credit up to 12 credits a semester
*3. Student Loan Repayment Program pays up to 15% per year on existing student loans.
Eligibility Requirements for the Simultaneous Membership Program
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
a. Academic: At least 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. b. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen to commission. c. Medical: Meet standards of Chapter II commissioning physical. d. Age: Applicants must be under 27 years of age on the day of commissioning. Up to three years may be added on a one-for-one basis for previous active duty service. e. Currently the SMP option is only available to applicants who are in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of college.**
** If you are a freshman or have not yet entered college please speak to the ROTC representative at the school of your choice for more information.
If you are not currently in the Montana Army National Guard and you are interested in the Simultaneous Membership Program please contact your local recruiter. The recruiter will introduce you to the officers in the ROTC program and help you to take the necessary steps needed to become an SMP cadet. Remember, the Simultaneous Membership Program is the most financially lucrative way to attend ROTC and receive your commission. The Montana Army National Guard wants to help you achieve your goals without having to mortgage your future to pay for you degree.
ROTC Contacts
University of Montana
MAJ Dean Roberts
406.243.4400
www.umt.edu/rotc
Montana State University
MAJ Michael Buccheit
406.994.1900
www.montana.edu/wwwarmy
Carroll College
MAJ Bill Ballinger
406.447.5484
www.carroll.edu/academics/rotc
MT ARNG Officer Strength Manager
1LT Noah Genger
406.324.3250
noah.genger@us.army.mil
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Officer Candidate School
“Leaders aren’t born they are made.”
Officer Candidate School (OCS) is an excellent way to become a commissioned Officer. It is an efficient and effective school designed to bring out the very best leadership qualities in you. You have what it takes to reach your objective. The Army Guard can help take you there. We want to give you the opportunity to realize your potential as an Officer in the Army National Guard.
Three Paths to an OCS Commission
In the Army National Guard, we offer you the flexibility of three different paths to Officer Candidate School. They are listed below:
1) Federal OCS
The Federal OCS program is held throughout the year at Fort Benning, Georgia. As in all of the OCS options, this 14-week program of instruction is designed to train and commission 2nd lieutenants. You will be challenged physically, mentally and emotionally. Here you will learn the fundamentals of leadership and basic military skills, Army Values and build a foundation of becoming a successful officer. 90 semester credits are required to attend this course. Prospective applicants must apply for acceptance by Fort Benning’s OCS Regiment, 11th Infantry.
2) Accelerated OCS
The National Guard Bureau-sponsored Accelerated OCS program is compressed into eight intensive weeks. The three phases of this program can be held in three difference locations. Travel between the different locations is marked by the advancement to the next phase of OCS training. 90 semester credits are required to attend this course.
Traditional OCS Candidates attend Pre-OCS (Phase 0), followed by Phase I as their Annual Training (AT) the first summer. They then drill in an IDT status for Phase II until the following summer. Next they attend Phase III as their AT the second summer. Phase III completes their training and then the candidates then qualify for appointment as Federally Recognized Second Lieutenants. Traditional Candidates receive the advantage of being able to train in an IDT status. This gives them the opportunity to plan and conduct leadership training in a manner similar to what they will be expected to do once they are commissioned and assigned to a unit. 60 semester credits are required to begin the traditional program; 90 semester credits to graduate the program. The traditional program is broken into four phases:
Phase 0:
Begins at the 208th Regional Training Institute and is usually three drill weekends prior to the beginning of Phase I. During this initial phase, Candidates meet the RTI and TAC staff, finish required paperwork and prepare for Phase I.
Phase I:
Begins at Fort Meade, South Dakota. Junior Phase focuses on the foundations of leadership. It is physically demanding and teaches the importance of teamwork and leadership responsibility. The primary event at Phase I is the FTX for Land Navigation.
Phase II:
Focuses on the major coursework of OCS. Subjects include: Leadership, Field Artillery, Military Intelligence, Combat Service Support, Communications, and Tactics. Physical Fitness requirements are continuous and there are several road marches culminating in a 12-mile road march. Upon completion of Phase II, the candidate will advance to Senior Phase located at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Focuses on leadership in a tactical environment. Candidates will spend the majority of their time in the field conducting squad and platoon missions. The primary goal is the assessment of the Candidate’s ability to lead a platoon in a combat environment.
1LT Noah Genger
Officer Strength Manager
406.324.3250
noah.genger@us.army.mil
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Army Medical Department (AMEDD)
MTARNG AMEDD Coordinator
1LT Noah Genger
Tel: 406.324.3250
Introduction
Welcome to the Montana Army National Guard Army Medical Department website! If you are looking for an exciting part-time career that’s different from your usual day to day, then the National Guard might be a great fit for you.
Montana Medical Detachment
AMEDD personnel from the Montana Army National Guard continues to serve the great soldiers of this state. Please take a moment and read our Mission Statement.
To plan, program, provide and sustain health force protection and medical/dental support to meet operational, training and mobilization medical readiness requirements of Montana National Guard Units and Soldiers.
History of the Army Medical Department
The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) was formed on 27 July 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a Hospital Department for a 20,000-man Army. There was, however, no formal regimental organization until World War I. Then, in the late 1950's, the brigade replaced the regiment as a tactical unit. In the reorganizations which followed, some Army units lost their identity, their lineage, and their history. This loss did not go unnoticed, and the U. S. Army Regimental System was created to reverse this trend. The regiment has always been the source of tradition and history in our Armed Forces, as well as in those of England and Australia, and the source of many of our military customs. Since it is no longer a tactical unit and no longer subject to frequent reorganizations, the regiment will have a permanent and stable place of honor as the Army's "Keeper of the Colors."
The AMEDD Regiment can trace its roots to 1818, the year the crest was adopted. The exact date cannot be confirmed, but the 20 stars in the crest suggest that it was in 1818, as there were 20 states in the Union in 1818. An additional fact supports the 1818 date - Congress passed an Act, in April of 1818, which reorganized the staff departments of the Army.
The purpose of the Army Regimental System is to foster unity. The bonding agent of unity is cohesiveness. Soldiers with close ties, with strong feelings of esprit de corps, characterize a cohesive unit - one that gets the job done. Medical soldiers will identify with their regiment. They will soon realize that the thread of the regiment will be woven throughout the fabric of their respective organizations - in operational matters, in training matters, and in personnel matters.
The Army Medical Department Regiment was activated on 28 July 1986, during a ceremonial review on MacArthur Field, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Lieutenant General Quinn H. Becker, The Surgeon General, U. S. Army, and AMEDD Regimental Commander, was the reviewing officer. Major General Julius J. Chosy, Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization and National Guard Affairs, and Brigadier General Robert L. Wick, Jr., Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, were members of the reviewing party. Their presence was significant in that members of the Reserve Components comprised 70 percent of the AMEDD force.
Medical Corps
The Montana National Guard gives you the opportunity to do things that you might not be able to do in a civilian practice. For instance, you could find yourself going through the Army Flight Surgeons Course. Above all, you will enjoy the adventure that the National Guard brings.We'll give you all that you can handle.
A generous monthly stipend of $1,319 (adjusted every July) for students in Medical School and Residency in designated specialties.
Healthcare Bonus Program(HPB):
A $30,000 bonus is offered to physicians that are board certified or board eligible in certain specialties. The bonus is paid at $10,000 per year for 3 years.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program(HPLR):
Provides up to $50,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to physicians in designated specialties. The Loan Repayment is paid out over three years with up to $20,000 for the first two years and the remaining $10,000 the last year.
Dental Corps
The mission of the Dental Corps in to ensure dental readiness, promote dental health and provide dental care for the Montana National Guard and America’s Army. Being a Dental Officer in the Montana Army National Guard is having the best of both worlds. You can maintain your private practice while taking advantage of the benefits of being an Officer in the Army. You will also have the opportunity to attend continuing dental education courses, dental seminars and conferences.
Incentive Programs
Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP):
A generous monthly stipend of $1,319 (adjusted every July) for students in Dental School and Residency in designated specialties.
Healthcare Bonus Program(HPB):
A $30,000 bonus is offered to physicians that are board certified or board eligible in certain specialties.The bonus is paid at $10,000 per year for 3 years.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program(HPLR):
Provides up to $50,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to physicians in designated specialties. The Loan Repayment is paid out over three years with up to $20,000 for the first two years and the remaining $10,000 the last year.
Medical Specialist Corps
The Montana Army National Guard offers physician assistants opportunities to broaden their professional experience and medical careers. Physician assistants are a vital part of the Montana Army National Guard Medical Team. If you are you looking for new challenges and ready to take on new responsibilities, plus serve your country in a different and exciting environment, then consider serving as a physician assistant in the Montana Army National Guard.
Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)
If you are a member of the National Guard and want to become a physician assistant, you may qualify to enroll in the 18-month Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). Upon completion of the program, you will receive a commission as a first lieutenant in the Montana Army National Guard. Please contact the AMEDD Accessions Office for the most up to date information. You can also visit the official PA website at www.cs.amedd.army.mil.
Nurse CorpsThe Montana Army National Guard offers nurses the opportunity to expand their professional experiences. Nurses in the Montana Army National Guard play a critical role in maintaining the medical readiness of National Guardsmen and Guardswomen. Professional development and training are foundations of Army National Guard medicine. Army Guard nurses have the opportunity to attend many specialized courses and seminars not always available to civilians. Military training courses are also available to prepare nurses for essential leadership and staff positions.
Incentive Programs
Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP):
A generous monthly stipend of $1,319 (adjusted every July) for students currently possessing an unrestricted Nursing license that are enrolled in either a BSN, or Masters program.
Healthcare Bonus Program(HPB):
A $30,000 bonus is offered to Nurses that are a BSN graduate from an accredited school and possess an unrestricted license. A $15,000 bonus is offered to associate degree nurses that have graduated from an accredited school and possess an unrestricted license. The bonus is paid over 3 years at $10,000/$5,000 per year.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program(HPLR):
Provides up to $50,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to nurses with either a BSN or an ADN. Nurses must possess an unrestricted license and be a graduate from an accredited Nursing program. The Loan Repayment is paid out over three years with up to $20,000 for the first two years and the remaining $10,000 the last year.
Medical Service Corps
The Medical Service Corps objective is to provide highly skilled and dedicated leaders as medical providers and those who perform the administrative, command, logistical, training, operations, and support services essential to efficiently and effectively manage a quality, world class health care system in support of the Army.
Chaplain
Answer the call part time in the Montana Army National Guard—and as an Army Chaplain, you'll enter the service as an Officer. You'll also attend the Chaplain Officer Basic Course (CHOBC http://www.usachcs.army.mil/ ). This is an orientation course where new Chaplains and candidates learn the fundamental military tasks and common skills necessary for all Soldiers as well as how to effectively perform religious support duties in a military environment. However, unlike other Officers, Chaplains do not train with or use weapons.
The heritage of the United States Army Chaplaincy reaches far back into the dim recesses of history. In times of turmoil, trouble, and terror mankind always looks to religion and religious figures for comfort. War is no exception. Both ancient and modern societies have turned to religion in periods of conflict. Communities always have extended the comfort of religion to those serving in the heart of battle. From what we know of societies prior to written history, it is likely that priests and other religious figures petitioned gods and spirits for victory in war.
Chaplain Candidates
Qualified individuals who are enrolled full time in divinity school may be eligible to receive a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant and serve as a “Chaplain Candidate.”
The Benefits of the Montana Army National Guard
While serving as an Army Officer and Chaplain Candidate, you will receive:
Monthly Pay:
While serving part time, you receive approximately $329.00 monthly for one weekend drill with a unit in your area. A 2nd Lieutenant with no prior military service will receive over $2,469.00 plus allowances per month for service on active duty (i.e. while attending the Chaplain Officer Basic Course).
Qualified individuals, who have completed divinity school and are ordained ministers, may be eligible to receive a direct commission as a Chaplain (Captain) in the Army National Guard.
Serve God While Serving Your Country
As a Chaplain with the Montana Army National Guard, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the spiritual growth and development of your unit. You will take charge of your Unit Ministry Team consisting of yourself and a trained Army Chaplain Assistant (enlisted), together you will provide wide range of religious services. You will be responsible for providing church services, counseling, and spiritual guidance for the soldiers of your unit.
If you are interested in an exciting yet rewarding part time opportunity as a Chaplain, please contact 1LT Noah Genger at (406) 324-3250.
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