Is it the right move? Army Green to Gold Active Duty Option - Advice?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:42:41 -0500

Hello everybody,

I am writing on here to day to inquire about future steps in my military career. I am a SGT (P) in an over strength MOS (Military Police - 31B) I have been in for 8 years and a few months, and am considering going Green - to - Gold. The reason I am on here asking about this topic is because I do not know where to start and with whom to talk to. I will soon be receiving my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice (I have 4 classes left), and I am basically wondering if it is just too later to start and am I getting my hopes up for no reason. If anyone has any idea on where to start, who to talk to, or even if anyone on here has gone through the process and can hopefully talk offline through email about the steps that I need to take, that would be GREAT!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2014 9:44 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:44:42 -0500

Ditto on that question, someone HMU.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2014 9:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:47:34 -0500

Check out this link it is full of good info.

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/enlisted-soldiers/green-to-gold-active-duty.html

Here is some basics:

REQUIREMENTSU.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)Age - Be under 35 years of age on the date of the projected graduation and commission. (waivers can be requested)Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence CrimeHave a minimum of 2 years Active Duty at the time of application as well as 3 months of Active Duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested)GT score of 110 or greaterPass the APFT within the last 6 months with score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each eventCollege Grade Point Average of 2.5Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTCLetter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC BattalionFavorable National Agency Check (or have initiated the action)DODMERB Medical QualificationBe eligible to ReenlistNot be a conscientious objectorNo more than 3 dependents including spouse (waiverable)

Green to Gold Active Duty

When you enroll in Army ROTC, you'll get more than college degree and scholarships. Gain leadership skills you can apply to your career and as an Officer.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2014 9:53 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:53:10 -0500

If you can get accepted to Green to Gold it's a great plan. If not have a back up plan. This program will be much smaller in the next few years so it will be harder to be selected.

Good luck

Response by MSG Gene Potocki made Mar 5 at 2014 9:57 PM

MSG Gene Potocki — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:57:47 -0500

I sent this individual in the green to gold program back in the day, he is now Executive Officer at US Army G3/5/7 DAMO-AV at the Pentagon.

Here's his name and e-mail address

LTC Bevin Cherot

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Good Luck!!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2014 9:59 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:59:31 -0500

Shoot me an e-mail. I did Green-to-Gold and can probably answer most of your questions.

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