Posted on Feb 7, 2018
What are the benefits after completing a 6 year contract with the National Guard?
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I’m about to do the ROTC SMP. I will commission as an officer after graduation.
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During this two to four year course, you'll be paired with and mentored by a unit officer. In some instances you will be the acting platoon leader of a real platoon. You would also benefit in pay. If you are SMP you get your ROTC stipend (350-500), drill pay at E-5 rate (350-500), and your GI bill (approximately +/- $380). That's over $1K a month to participate in ROTC and go to class. To put icing on the cake, your time in service will get you paid at a higher rate. Base pay for a 2LT with zero time in service is ($3,107.70/mo). Base pay for 2LT with over 2 years is ($3,234.90), +3 ($3910.20). Bottom line, you'll be making about $10k more a year than your non-prior service counterparts upon coming on active duty.
If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me. Good Luck!
If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me. Good Luck!
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