Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

Administration

AFROTC Building
1460 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7734
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/airforcerotc/

Faculty

Lt Col M. Arguello (Director)
Capt. K. Mackenthun
Capt. K. Allemon
TSgt S. Starks
SSgt. M. Knight
Ms. K. Otineru

General Information

Aerospace Studies is part of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Through this program, full-time students pursue a commission in the U.S. Air Force. Once commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, graduates of the Air Force ROTC program serve on active duty for a specified period of time.

The Academic Program

The Aerospace Studies department offers 3- and 4-year programs to students. Course content includes: Foundations of the U.S. Air Force, Evolution of Airpower, Leadership Studies, and National Security Affairs. All lower division courses are approximately one credit hour. Upper division courses are three credit hours.

An integral part of the Air Force ROTC commissioning program is Leadership Laboratory and Physical Training. Cadets are required to attend both functions and must meet all attendance and academic requirements in order to remain in good standing within the program.

In addition to the academic program, Air Force ROTC offers a wide array of optional activities to enhance students’ leadership skills.

Scholarships

Highly qualified freshmen and sophomores can compete nationally for the In-College Scholarship Program. Express Scholarships may be available to students pursuing degrees the Air Force deems “critical” (Computer/Electrical/Environmental Engineering, Foreign Languages, and Nursing). Scholarships cover tuition and most fees, $900 annually for textbooks, and include a monthly stipend ($300-$500). Four-year scholarships are available for eligible high school seniors. Applicants should refer to www.afrotc.com for application deadlines.

Advising

For more information about Air Force ROTC or about our scholarship program, log on to afrotc.com or contact our office at (808) 956-7734 or afrotc@hawaii.edu.

Military Science Army (ROTC)

Administration

1311 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7766/956-7744
Email: armyrotc@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/armyrotc/
Facebook: facebook.com/uharmyrotc/

Faculty

LTC J. Melander, Director
MSG T. Sherlock, Senior Military Instructor
MAJ M. Englund, Executive Officer
MAJ K. Miyahana
MAJ S. Ferguson
CPT P. Capstick
MSG R. Hendrix
MSG J. Kitzmiller
SFC J. Cooper
SSG D. Aikens
Mr. D. Sullivan
Mr. J. Oliveros
Mr. T. Johnson, COL, Ret.

General Information

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program provides full-time college students the opportunity to pursue a commission in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Officers may be commissioned on active duty, in a reserve component while pursuing a civilian career, or receive an education delay to earn a graduate or professional degree. There are 4-year, 3-year, and 2-year scholarships available.

The Academic Program

The 4-year program is divided into a 2-year basic and 2-year advanced course. The basic course is for students who enter ROTC in their freshman year. With approval, students may enter ROTC in their sophomore year and compress the basic course requirements. This traditional program offers a moderately paced course of military and academic training resulting in completion of ROTC and eligibility for a commission on graduation day. All basic courses are electives, and no obligations are incurred. The advanced course includes a 5-week summer camp between the junior and senior years held at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Pay for the ROTC stipend is $420 per month during the school year and approximately $1,000 plus free room and board for the 5 weeks at camp. To be eligible for the advanced course, a student must (a) be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, (b) successfully complete the Basic Camp or its equivalent, and (c) meet other statutory and regulatory requirements.

The 2-year advanced program can be taken without the basic course by students who attend and complete a 4-week Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for which the student receives approximately $1,000. Likewise, veterans of all services, 4-year JROTC graduates, and national guardsmen and reservists may be exempt from the basic course. Should an individual qualify, select, and complete this option, he or she is eligible to receive a commission upon graduation. Students must have 4 semesters of college work remaining after finishing the Basic Camp (or qualifying for the exemptions). Advanced course students must have completed 60 credits and be full-time students.

In addition to the courses summarized in the course descriptions, cadets will be required to meet professional military education requirements prior to graduation and commissioning. This requirement consists of one course in military history.

Optional Programs

Army Reserve/Army National Guard Membership

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) allows cadets to participate in and receive drill pay from an Army Reserve or Hawai‘i National Guard unit as an officer trainee while they complete the Army ROTC advanced course. The pay the cadets receive is in addition to the monthly ROTC spending allowance and any GI Bill educational benefits to which they are entitled.

Scholarships

There are 4-, 3-, and 2-year scholarships available. All Army ROTC scholarships are merit based and cover the full tuition and fees. In addition, scholarships provide $1,200 per year for books and an additional $300-$500 per month spending allowance. 4-year applications are due by January 10 of the high school senior year. 3-year and 2-year scholarships are earned on campus by enrolling in the basic course.

Scholarships

There are 4-, 3-, and 2-year scholarships available. All Army ROTC scholarships are merit based and cover the full tuition and fees. In addition, scholarships provide $1,200 per year for books and an additional $300-$500 per month spending allowance. 4-year applications are due by January 10 of the high school senior year. 3-year and 2-year scholarships are earned on campus by enrolling in the basic course.

Advising

For general information about the Army ROTC program or specifics on eligibility requirements, contact the Enrollment Officer in the Military Science Building at 1311 Lower Campus Road or call the Army ROTC program at (808) 956-7766/7744.

Naval Science & Leadership (NROTC)

Administration

Moore Hall, Room 105/106
1890 East West Road
Honolulu, HI. 96822
Tel: 808.956.5837
Email: bilinski@hawaii.edu
Email: gfloyd@hawaii.edu
Websites:
UH Manoa (UHM) NROTC Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/navalscience/
UHM NROTC Facebook: www.facebook.com/University-of-Hawaii-at-Manoa-NROTC-Unit-Department-of-Naval-Science-108485348056168/
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps: www.netc.navy.mil/NROTC
NROTC Apply page: www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/

Faculty

CAPT W. R. Ellis, Jr., Professor of Naval Science
CDR G. A. Floyd, Associate Professor of Naval Science
LT S. Smith, Staff Aviation Instructor/CFL/UPC
LT N. Bilinski, Staff Submarine/NNPP Instructor
J. Bonner, HRA/DTS/CPPA/Medical Coordinator
A. Mangiliman, Supply Technician
C. Taylan, Admin & Finance Coordinator

General Information

Naval Science Leadership (NAVL) is part of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program at the University of Hawai‘i Manoa. Participants in the NROTC program–recipients of the National NROTC scholarship and College Programmers–are pursuing a commission to serve on active duty in the Navy or Marine Corps following their graduation and completion of all NROTC commissioning requirements.

The Academic Program

The Academic Program offers a total of eight 3 credit courses for NROTC students to complete over the course of 4 years. Required NROTC courses vary slightly between students that select the Navy vs. Marine Corps option.

Course offerings include:

  • Drill and Leadership Lab (All 4 years)
  • Introduction to Naval Science (Freshman)
  • Seapower & Maritime Affairs (Freshman)
  • Leadership & Management (Sophomore)
  • Navigation (Sophomore)
  • Naval Engineering (Junior)
  • Weapons (Junior)
  • Naval Operations and Seamanship (Senior)
  • Leadership & Ethics (Senior)
  • Evolution of Warfare (Marine Option Students)
  • Maneuver Warfare (Marine Option Students)

A critical element to the professional development of all NROTC midshipmen is Drill and Leadership Lab, and Physical Fitness training. This is where student participants will be challenged the most to embrace core Naval values; develop their own leadership voices; examine and appreciate organization history, present and future challenges; and learn to work with others both as leaders and followers to promote qualities such as selflessness, sacrifice, commitment and service to others.

Scholarships

Incoming freshmen recipients of the national 4-year NROTC scholarship will have all tuition, fees, and books covered. NROTC scholarship recipients also receive a monthly stipend that increases from year to year based on academic standing and status ($300-500/month). College Programmers (currently enrolled UH Manoa students successfully screened and selected to participate in the NROTC program in a non-scholarship status) can complete for 3- and 2-year scholarships. College Program students not selected for the 2-year scholarship, can earn Advanced Standing status which entitles the student to the following benefits:

  • $350/month stipend in junior year
  • $400/month in senior year
  • Uniforms, Naval Science Textbooks
  • New Student Indoctrination; 1 summer cruise

Advising

For more information, please visit the UH Manoa (UHM) NROTC Website at: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/navalscience/; the UHM NROTC Facebook page: www.facebook.com/University-of-Hawaii-at-Manoa-NROTC-Unit-Department-of-Naval-Science-108485348056168/; the National NROTC website at: www.netc.navy.mil/NROTC; or contact our offices at (808) 956-2507, (808) 956-5837, or (808) 868-6329.