What is SMP in ROTC?

The SMP is a volunteer officer training program designed to allow ROTC cadets the opportunity to serve simultaneously in the ARNG or USAR while they pursue their degree. SMP Cadets must be eligible for enlistment in, OR already assigned to, an ARNG or USAR unit and complete an SMP agreement.

What rank do SMP Cadets wear?

One weekend a month, they work with their assigned National Guard or Reserve units. During these weekends, SMP cadets function as assistant lieutenants. SMP cadets wear their ROTC ranks (PiPs) and carry out all the duties of a new second lieutenant in a supervised, on-the-job-training environment.

Do SMP Cadets have to go to AIT?

To get into the SMP, students with no prior military service will attend Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) during the summer and will be assigned to a local National Guard or Reserve unit upon completion of training.

Do SMP Cadets go to annual training?

ROTC Cadets participating in the SMP will attend one weekend training event each month as well as a two-week annual training with their Reserve Component Unit.

Can SMP cadets be activated?

SMP cadets will NOT mobilize with their unit, but will be transferred to a non-mobilizing unit. Upon unit mobilization, the Secretary of the Army will determine if ROTC cadets (to include SMP) will be commissioned immediately or will continue in pre-commissioning training.

Can SMP cadets go active?

If you have desires to serve in the Army Reserves or National Guard, there is a GFRD contract that means you will receive a Reserve Commissioning and not go Active Duty. All cadets at the end of their junior year can request Active Duty (career MOS), Army Reserves, or National Guard.

Can SMP cadets deploy?

SMP cadets are advanced to the pay grade of E-5 or retain a higher pay grade if previously earned, and serve in the rank of Cadet (CDT). SMP members will not mobilize or deploy with their unit, unless the Secretary of the Army directs they be commissioned.

How much does an E4 make on a drill weekend?

Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month….Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers.

RANK	Specialist or Corporal (E4)
< 2 YEARS	$4,893.84
4 YEARS	$5,698.35
6 YEARS	$5,940.90
8 YEARS	$5,940.90

Are SMP cadets deployable?

SMP cadets count as part of the enlisted strength of a unit, although they are considered over-strength and non-deployable assets. Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) (Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training) is deferred pending completion of SROTC and commissioning.

Can I be deployed if I’m in ROTC?

Truth: if you are contracted in Army ROTC, you are non-deployable. The Adjutant General for the Maine Army National Guard also has a policy that prevents soldiers in the National Guard from being deployed while enrolled in Army ROTC, whether they are contracted or not.

Do you have to take ROTC classes for SMP?

Your ROTC Commitment. Participating in the SMP program requires you to take ROTC classes, which demand a few hours of your time each week. Upon graduation, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.

Is there a simultaneous membership program for ROTC?

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) The Army ROTC SMP is a program in which Senior ROTC (contracted) Cadets, sophomores through graduate students, simultaneously serve as members of the Army National guard or Reserves. For more information please contact: SFC White, NC Army NG at 919- 724-8610.

What are the requirements for the SMP program?

A Potential SMP (09R1) is an individual who is not contracted with ROTC or enrolled in the advanced course and have executed NGB Form 594-1. Advanced courses are Military Science (MS) III and IV. High School Seniors who do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered for this program. These applicants will:

Can a SROTC cadet participate in the SMP?

SROTC cadets who contract in the advanced course under Guaranteed Reserve Forces duty (GFRD) must participate in the SMP. This includes all Reserve Forces Duty (RFD) and Dedicated Army National Guard (DedARNG) scholarship recipients.