Posted on May 16, 2018
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I'm currently a junior in High School, soon to be a senior. I plan to enroll in ROTC whilst in college and commission into the Army. I was talking to a recruiter and he brought up SMP, and the idea of getting payed while in college. Now, as one naturally should do, I question everything a recruiter says and do further research on it before I put my name anywhere. I came across a section that says SMP applicants must attend basic training, does this extend to ROTC cadets as well? I'm not afraid of BT, but I would like to know for sure at least so that I can be mentally and physically prepared.

EDIT (Answered): After digging a little deeper and talking to my SAI (a retired O-4) and an O-2 below, I have learned that attending BT isn't required if you've already contracted, but it can be beneficial to the monthly pay you will receive. So basically, I'll just have to assess if I'll need the extra cash or not. I also learned that applicants with a scholarship aren't allowed in the SMP program, I'll have to look more into why that is, but I'm guessing it's just a liability issue.
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Simultaneous Membership Program - In the SMP, a cadet will participate in monthly unit training with your USAR or ARNG one weekend a month and get paid to drill once a month with your Guard unit. You do have to attend Army Basic Combat Training and join the National Guard or Reserves.
Found on the following web page:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/simultaneous-membership-program-rotc-4139867
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After digging a little deeper and talking to my SAI (a retired O-4) just now, I have learned that attending BT isn't required if you've already contracted, but it can be beneficial to the monthly pay you will receive. So basically, I'll just have to assess if I'll need the extra cash or not.
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