JOINING THE MAVERICK BATTALION

Whether you're in high school, college, or already enlisted in the Army, you can start your journey to becoming an Officer right now. 

Follow the steps outlined below to Enroll in the ARMY ROTC program at the University of Texas at Arlington an Join the Maverick Battalion.

Remember that you can take Army ROTC Basic Courses without a military commitment, yet still reap the benefits of becoming a cadet.

	STEP 1: LEARN ABOUT ARMY ROTC.  Consider all the information provided in this website as well as the ARMY ROTC website. Talk with anyone you know who is an officer in the Army and/or has participated in the Army ROTC program.
	STEP 2: IF A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP. Make sure you are familiar with the Four-Year Scholarship requirements.  It is best if you start the process during your Junior year.  Apply for your scholarship either on-line or by mail.  Contact the Enrollment and Scholarship Officer for your interview during the fall of your Senior Year.  You will also be required to pass a Department of Defense Medical Review Board (DoDMERB) examination and a Physical Fitness Test.  GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SATs or ACTs.
	STEP 3: IF NOT ALREADY THERE, APPLY AND GET ACCEPTED AT ONE OF THE PARTICIPATING COLLEGES.   The University of Texas at Arlington is the Maverick Battalion host school, however, you can still enroll in the program if you attend one of our partner schools.  Visit the links under participating schools for specific registration information in the individual schools. If not already DoDMERB medically qualified go to your school health clinic and get a medical check-up.  Download the Medical Fitness Statement (DA 3425), this is part of the packet that you will download in step 6 and pre-fill as much as you can before you get to the clinic.  UTA cadets do not have to pay for it since it is covered in your lab fees.  Non-UTA cadets may have to pay for it in-lieu of lab fees. Either mail, fax, email (scan), or bring the form to the enrollment officer.  Make sure you keep a copy for yourself.
	STEP 4: IF IN COLLEGE ALREADY OR A TRANSFER STUDENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A 3-YEAR OR 2-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Download the ROTC Campus-based scholarship packet and fill it out.  Contact the enrollment officer an email a copy of the completed packet.  Make sure you keep a copy for yourself. IF YOU ARE A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE, CONTACT THE ENROLLMENT OFFICER IMMEDIATELY!  YOU MAY NEED TO ATTEND THE SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE BEFORE YOU BEGIN ADVANCE ROTC COURSES.
	STEP 5: IF AN ENLISTED SOLDIER APPLY FOR THE GREEN-TO-GOLD PROGRAM   The Army Green to Gold program is designed to offer Enlisted Soldiers in the Army the opportunity to earn a commission as an Army Officer. Deadline for packet submission is April 1st. Learn more at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/enlisted_soldiers.jsp
	STEP 6: FILL OUT THE ROTC ENROLLMENT FORMS All the forms have been packaged in one excel workbook.  Make sure you fill the appropriate worksheets.  Rename the worksheet with your "last name, first name, middle initial", save a copy and email the workbook to the enrollment officer. 1.  Download the New Prospects workbook.  Save it in your local hard drive and change the filename to your name. 2.  Fill the initial page.  It will save you work, since it will pre-fill a lot of the common fields in the other forms. 3.  Fill the Cadet Enrollment Form (CC 139-R) 4.  Fill the Planned Academic Program Worksheet (CC 104-R) 5.  Fill the Briefing on Government Briefings (CC-136-R) 6.   Fill the Authorization for Access of Student records (CC 137-R) 7.  Fill the Medical Exam if you do not have a DoDMERB medical already (CC 3425) 3.  Fill the DoDMERB Medical History Report if you do not have a DoDMERB medical already (CC 2492) 4.   Have the APFT card ready for your grader if you are taking the APFT before the semester starts (CC 137-R)
	If you are beginning Advanced ROTC, are a scholarship winner, or are ready to contract as a non-scholarship sophomore make sure you are familiar with the contracting requirements and commitment and fill out the appropriate forms.

   

STEP 7: REQUEST A PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR HOUSING (UTA students only)    If you are a UTA student you can also apply for an ROTC UTA Housing Presidential Scholarship.  Do not forget to apply for UTA housing as well and request an ROTC room at Trinity Hall.  We will notify you and the University if you are approved for a housing scholarship and will pay the bill.  Remember that if you are a scholarship recipient you must validate (contract) your scholarship before we pay the bill.    Download and fill the UTA ROTC Housing Scholarship Application and the UTA ROTC Housing Scholarship Agreement.  Return both signed documents to the enrollment and scholarship officer as soon as you can.

STEP 8: GET READY TO ATTEND THE BEST LEADERSHIP COURSE IN AMERICA   Make sure you keep a copy of all the paperwork, you should bring it to your first day of class as well.  Start doing physical fitness, push-ups, sit-ups, and running.  Get ready, you are about to begin one of the most challenging and rewarding programs of your life.