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 T. Anderson (Director)
Maj S. Jacobson
Maj J. Nuanes
TSgt S. Starks
SSgt.G. Thibeaux-Moore
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 P. Kelley, Director, Professor of Military Science
MSG T. Sherlock, Senior Military Instructor
MAJ J. Wright, Executive Officer
MAJ V. Roberts, Assistant Professor Military Science
CPT W. Shiu, Assistant Professor Military Science
SFC D. Miller
SFC M. Mandery
Ms. T. Stets, Administrative & Fiscal Support Specialist
Mr. C. Heen, Supply Technician
Mr. D. Sullivan, HR Technician
Mr. J. Oliveros, ROO
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.
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
1420 Lower Campus Rd
Building LC 2-2
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 868-6329
Email: UHNROTC@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 Paul Bandini, Professor of Naval Science; bandini@hawaii.edu
CDR P. Moore, Asst. Professor of Naval Science; pjmoore@hawaii.edu
LT. L. Gregory Aviation Instructor/CFL/UPC; greg7567@hawaii.edu
TBD- Staff Submarine Instructor/Recruiting Officer; uhnrotc@hawaii.edu
Capt G. Jenkins, Marine Officer Instructor; gcjenkin@hawaii.edu
J. Velez HRA/DTS/CPPA/Medical Coordinator; jaimesv@hawaii.edu
A. Mangiliman, Supply Technician; acm99@hawaii.edu
C. Taylan, Admin & Finance Coordinator; ctaylan@hawaii.edu
General Information
Participants in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program–recipients of the National NROTC scholarship and College Programmers–are pursuing a commission 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 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 honor, courage, and commitment.
Scholarships
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 year group ($300-500/month). College programmers (currently enrolled UH Mānoa students successfully screened and selected to participate in the NROTC program in a nonscholarship status) can compete for 3- and 2-year scholarships. College Program Navy 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
- New Student Indoctrination; 1 summer cruise
Advising
For more information, please visit the UH Mānoa (UHM) NROTC website at: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/navalscience/.
If you have questions or want to discuss the program further, please contact our office at (808)868-6329.