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• The oldest branch of the U.S. military: established on December 13, 1636.

• Originated from the “Minute Man” or “Citizen Soldier.”

• Serve both the governor of the state and the President of the United States.

• Has provided community service, disaster relief, and assistance on both foreign and domestic fronts.

HISTORY

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TRADITION

• The National Guard has supported every major conflict in our nation’s history.

• We provide support for both state and federal missions.

• The National Guard currently provides roughly 25% of all O.I.F. and O.E.F. forces.

• Over 52,000 Guardsman participated in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

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Why Citizens Join

• Training Opportunities

• Educational Benefits

• Extra Income $$$

• Service to Country and Community

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Job Skill Training

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Paid training in one of 200 possible careers

Leadership training/ decision making skills

Skills that transfer to the civilian sector

Helmets to hardhats

Army Medic and Civ. EMT

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Educational Benefits

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

• 100% Tuition at any State Funded College

• G.I. Bill payment of $327.00 mo. for full-time students ($237.00- ¾ , $157.00- ½ )

• G.I. Kicker $200.00- $350.00 (AFQT 50 +)

• College Credits for Military Training

• $4500.00 annual tuition towards privately funded colleges

• ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

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Education Benefits

What is ROTC?

• The Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC) is a four-year training program that prepares college students for service as commissioned officers in the United States Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard.

• Army ROTC is – a challenging and exciting college elective that focuses on leadership development not only in theory, but in practice.

• Upon Graduating college ROTC cadets receive a commission in the United States Army.

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Indiana Army National Guard ROTC Scholarship

ROTC and the Army National Guard• State school- 100% Tuition • Private school- $4500 Tuition

- 100% Tuition (6sem) • Room and Board Scholarships (Jr and Sr year)• GI Bill Select Reserve $317 mo (Tax Free)• SMP Kicker $350 mo (Tax Free)• ROTC Stipend of $350(So) $450(Jr) $500(Sr)• E5 or E6 Drill Pay = $240-$250 mo• Non-deployable until completion of degree, and training• Management, and leadership training with actual units

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ROTC Snapshot

School yr. Pay Activity College Benefit Tot. Amount

Freshman $6,400$10,000$2,532

IADT (Basic & AIT)Enlistment BonusDrill Pay (E-3)

NGSG (Tuition) $8,231GI Bill ($327 x 9mo) $2,943GI Bill Kicker ($200 x 9mo) $1,800

$31,906

Sophomore $3,264

$1,024

Drill Pay (E-5)

Annual Training

NGSG (Tuition) $8,231GI Bill ($327 x 9mo) $2,943GI Bill Kicker ($350 x 9mo) $3,150ROTC Stipend ($350 x 9mo) $3,150

$21,762

Junior $3,432

$2,682

Drill Pay (E-5)

LDAC

NGSG (Tuition) $8,231GI Bill ($327 x 9mo) $2,943GI Bill Kicker ($350 x 9mo) $3,150ROTC Stipend ($450 x 9mo) $4,050

$24,488

Senior $3,596

$1,064

Drill Pay (E-5)

Annual Training

NGSG (Tuition) $8,231GI Bill ($327 x 9mo) $2,943GI Bill Kicker ($350 x 9mo) $3,150ROTC Stipend ($500 x 9mo) $4,500

$23,484

*Room and Board Scholarships for Junior and Senior years

Indiana University

$101,640$101,640

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Indiana ROTC Programs

Franklin College Marion College Wabash College Butler University

Univ. of Indianapolis

DePauw University

Indiana Wesleyan

Vincennes University

Holy Cross St. Mary’s

IU-SB BethelUniversity of Evansville

Indiana South East

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Extra Income

PAY BENEFITS: A Private First Class (E-3) will make the following during a normal two-day drill:

$211.72 per month (1 weekend) $793.95 for annual training (2 weeks) $3,334.59 per year

*Soldiers who serve 20 years qualify for retirement benefits

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Terms of Enlistment

ENLISTMENT OPTIONS:

Standard Enlistment• Allows recruits to enlist for active drilling commitments of

three, six years or Eight years.

• Six and Eight year commitments qualify for G.I. Bill Benefits.

• All enlistments qualify for Tuition Assistance.

Active First• This program allows a new recruit to enlist with the Army

National Guard and serve a period of 36 months on active duty as his or her first military assignment.

• New recruits can earn up to $50,000 in bonuses from this program.

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GED Plus Option

What Is GED Plus?• Allows Non-High School Graduates who score

above 31 on the Armed Forces Qualification.Test (AFQT) to enlist.

• Students must earn their GED.

How GED Plus Helps Students…

• Through the use of professional educators, the Guard prepares individuals to take and pass the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam.

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Patriot Academy

What Is Patriot Academy?

o A National Guard sponsored High School program

o Students live on campus, attend class and receive life skills while earning a High School Diploma

o Students receive monthly stipend while attending school

o All students must enlist in the Army National Guard

o Students must attend BASIC TRAINING prior to starting the Patriot Academy

o Not open to students currently in High School

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Patriot Academy

Requirements:• 17 – 19 years of age• No major legal issues• Must be within 12 credits of graduating• Must be withdrawn from school for at

least six months (waivable dep on school)• Must meet Army Medical Standards• Cannot have legal dependants• Must enlist into the INARNG

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School Programs

• The Partners in Education (PIE) program connects schools, teachers and students with FREE National Guard education resources- from classroom presentations to programs for at-risk youth.

• www.PartnersInEducation.com

• Your local recruiter can provide information about our programs and assist educators in scheduling presentations.

Health and Social well being School Violence Drug and Alcohol Diversity Physical Fitness

Life Betterment Leadership Problem solving Study Techniques Paying for College Goal Setting

Discovery American Flag Patriotism Map Reading National Security

Disaster Preparedness Tornados Earthquakes Floods

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School Programs

• The Career Direction Program is a no-cost guidance program that helps students plan for their future.

• Comprehensive, internet-supported workbooks help students to identify rewarding careers and implement solid strategies for achieving and maintaining success.

• Students learn how to:

»» Determine personal values»» Assess career interests»» Select the right career»» Find proper training and education»» Get the job»» Make responsible choices

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School Programs

What Is Heritage Outreach?• The Heritage Outreach Program (HOP) is an exciting

American history program.

• It features a curriculum-based lesson plan and 35 minute interactive classroom presentations.

How HOP Helps Students…• HOP stimulates students’ imaginations and gets them

involved in history.

• A trunk of historical artifacts enriches the educational experience.

• Eye-catching student textbooks are provided for each student.

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Support Items

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Youth Challenge Program

• Established in 1993 by the Army National Guard, 1st class conducted in Indiana July 8th, 2007. 35 “at-risk” youth graduated Indiana’s 1st class.

• 17 month program targeted toward 16-19 yr-old males or females, who must be drug free, unemployed, no pending felony charges or convictions. They must also be an Indiana resident who has been classified as a “high school dropout” or unable to attain academic alignment to graduate on time in a traditional sense.

• 3 phases- Pre-Challenge (2 weeks); Residential (5 months); Post-Residential (12 months)

• Cadets focus on 8 Core Components which include- Leadership, Responsible Citizenship, Academic Excellence, Job Skills, Life Skills, Personal Hygiene, Service to Community, & Physical Fitness

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School Programs

LOCAL SPORTS PROGRAM What Is the Local Sports Program?• This program offers local sports teams the

opportunity to wear Guard-branded sports uniforms.

• The team kits range from basketball, bowling and volleyball to soccer and softball.

How the Local Sports Program Helps Students…

• Local sports teams enjoy team uniform kits.

• The National Guard Local Sports Program increases

camaraderie and unit member involvement.

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Summary

>>We protect our state and nation.

>>We provide training & educationfor our members.

>>We are your partners in education.

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For Your Reference

• Remember your “Service of Choice” Educators’ Banquet Quick Reference Guide to take back to your classroom.

• Help your students understand how they can benefit from participation in the Guard!

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