1. Academic Support of JROTC Instructors and Their Leadership Academies RTG & Associates Bob Greene Tel: 303.840.3063 bob.greene@rtg- associates.org

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4. Directorate website or RTG Site Certificate of Completion Certificate/ Writing Assignment Emailed Submission to Professor Grade & Transcript

5. - AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Education Management, General Business, Historical or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - 31 credits - MSE – ‘Master of Science in Education’ - 36 credits - JROTC Instructor Prep - Undergrad and Graduate Certificate - $194 per undergraduate or $253 per graduate credit - AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Education Management, General Business, Historical or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - 31 credits - MSE – ‘Master of Science in Education’ - 36 credits - JROTC Instructor Prep - Undergrad and Graduate Certificate - $194 per undergraduate or $253 per graduate credit -ED 289 or ED 589 3 cr. courses for Instructors w/o GI Bill - $100/$150 per credit for undergraduate/graduate credits -ED 289 or ED 589 3 cr. courses for Instructors w/o GI Bill - $100/$150 per credit for undergraduate/graduate credits

6. - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $250 per undergraduate credit (Veterans) - $275 per graduate credit (Veterans) - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $250 per undergraduate credit (Veterans) - $275 per graduate credit (Veterans) - BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies - $270 per undergraduate credit (Veterans) - BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies - $270 per undergraduate credit (Veterans)

9. 25% of an Associate’s Degree 20% of a Bachelor’s Degree 50% of a Master’s of Science in Education (Fort Hays State University) 60% of an MLS Degree in “Teaching and Learning” (Fort Hays State University)

10. VA GI Bill (MGIB or Post-9/11) Expires 10-15 Years after retirement 36 to 48 months of benefits (approx. $60K+) MGIB Ch 30 best for JROTC Instructor Post 9/11, Ch 33 effective 1 Oct 2011 BAH for DL Learners enrolled >51% $754.50 (read fine print!!) Vocational Rehabilitation 20% disability rating Associate/Bachelor Degree and rarely Master’s courses Normally 12 year limit for use – some exceptions If you’ve given Ch 33 to your kids, you are not penalized with the month for month substitution rule Troops to Teachers Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain. com www.proudtoserveagain. com Submit all required documents Then Call the TTT National Office Do it TODAY! $5,000 possible stipend Must sign up prior to signing JROTC Contract to be fully eligible. EVERYONE, regardless, inquire for yourself NOW! VA Education Rep 1– 888 – 442 - 4551 TTT National Office 1 – 800 – 231 - 6242

11. If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

12. Effective October 1, 2011 Allows eligible’s to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for: Housing allowance is now payable to students enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents. The full-time rate for an individual eligible at the 100% eligibility tier will be $754.50 for 2015.. Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees -grad and undergrad. Requires 50.1% of full-time status, i.e. 7 of 12 s.h. credits for undergraduates 5 of 9 s.h. credits for graduate students For more information : http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/index.html

13. Degree completion - Associates, Bachelors, or Masters 42 graduate or undergraduate credits available from JROTC required seminars/on-line educational experiences Total VA educational benefit opportunities Facilitate transcript evaluations Personal comprehensive education plan Choice of military friendly, regionally accredited colleges and universities All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

15. 15 courses/39 credits to select from Regionally Accredited for Nation- wide transfer – highest form of recognition for most colleges / universities. The Gold Standard! Cost: $60 /credit Transferability Rating: 99.7% since 2002 Over 4,300 registrations http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php

17. Choose from the following courses: Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits * Personal Financial Management 2 credits * Character Education 2 credits * Citizenship 3 credits * College Options 1 or 3 credits American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Cultural and Global Studies 1, 2, or 3 credits Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) 3 credits Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective 3 credits Introduction to Space Exploration 3 credits American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit * Includes 10-15 hr. Community Service learning project ** American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits (**Only course paper actually graded by ASU Instructor) Academic credit awarded through Adams State University, a public funded state university in Alamosa Colorado, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation Assn. Visit our web site for registration information: http://www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits/ Register only with approval of both your JROTC Cadre and your parents/legal guardian on our website. Pay tuition via credit card or present ASU Voucher to 3d Party Payer. Ensure your grades are forwarded by your JROTC Cadre member to the ASU Instructor. Exception is the American History course (HIST 179). For that grade follow instructions provided on pages 5-7 of its syllabus located on the left side of this web page: http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/ http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/ Registration is always after the course material has been deemed appropriately covered by your JROTC Cadre. Seek their guidance for further clarification! Call your Service Mentor below for issues and concerns ……. Army: Mr. Harold Tucker - 1.501.859.6113 Air Force: Mr. Bob Greene - 1.720.837.7926 Navy: Mr. Bob Greene - 1. 720.837.7926 Marines : Mr. Bob Greene - 1. 720.837.7926 Transferability of these credits to all 3,000+ nation-wide public and private colleges and universities has a 99.7% success rate since 2002. ASU and CCC guarantees any 22 credits of those offered can be part of its on-line or resident undergraduate degree programs. Sponsored by RTG & Associates, Inc. of Parker, Colorado since 2002, working with JROTC programs nation-wide.

18. Constructed Leadership Credit Map Built ASU Course Descriptions Mapped Your Local Programs Course descriptions are available at Program Website: www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits

19. LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs. LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs. FRESHMAN YEAR LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning – 2 crs. LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM) – 2 crs. SOPHOMORE YEAR LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs. LEAD 132 Cultural and Global Studies – 3 crs. JUNIOR YEAR LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs. HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs. SENIOR YEAR HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs. Team with History Dept at Your High School

20. LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs. LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs. LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs. LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2 crs. JUNIOR YEAR – (Spring Semester) LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs. LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs. LEAD 132 Cultural and Global Studies – 3 crs. HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs. SENIOR YEAR – (Summer Semester- if non-winner ) HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs. History Department - (Summer – after Graduation)

21. LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs. LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs. LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs. Sophomore YEAR – (Spring Semester) ID 179 College Options – 1 crs. LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2 crs. Sophomore YEAR – (Summer Break) HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs. History Department - (Summer prior to Senior Year)

22. H.S. STUDENT Anytime after completing a semester/course, registers and pays Adam State University Registration quick and easy with ASU ASU always open Successful former cadets always eligible for enrollment INSTRUCTOR Emails RTG student grade report to ASU professor of record On RTG form All students on one grade report Instructor signed and dated PROFESSOR Reviews grade report and submits grades for college credit Adam State University Free personal transcript provided automatically Additional transcripts available upon request

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24. Sample Adams State University Transcript

25. Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Possible Title 1 Funds at our school Alumni Networks

26. Effective Summer 2014 Tax Deductible Donations accepted for designated Leadership Programs ( Local JROTC Programs, High Schools, School Districts, and other appropriate venues ) 100% of funds expended for your program’s tuition needs based upon donor’s designation Your Instructor Team determines who receives the scholarship(s) for your donor’s scholarships Absolutely No fees or charges, unless for long term endowment donations at 1 % per year* (*large donations funded as annual scholarships where interest pays the scholarship) Transparency and accountability to your program ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

27. Elevates academic recognition Provides more competitive college admission status – open partnership programs with local area community colleges Enhances student resume Lowers tuition costs for student’s eventual degree Accelerates college education and stimulates commitment Provides program recruitment tool HS Student future Service enlistment advantages

28. Choice from among 39 undergraduate credits available for High School leadership educational experiences No cost initial personal ASU transcript 22 credits guaranteed acceptance with ASU AA/AS Degree online or at institution in Alamosa, Colorado & elsewhere! Tuition for all ASU/RTG courses $60 per credit Team with your H.S.’s History Department for additional credits HIST 179 – 3 credits

29. “RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!” “Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.” “…nothing but positive responses from parents.” “…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “ “…helping students prepare for their future.” “Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.” Terry L. Webster, Lt. Col, USAF (retired) Senior Aerospace Science Instructor March, 2010

30. Hohenfels HS Hohenfels Germany Vilseck HS Vilseck Germany Yerba Buena HSSan Jose, CA Holmes County HSBonifay, FL Hagerty HS Chuluota, FL Cocoa HS Cocoa Beach, FL South Plantation HS Ft. Lauderdale FL American Senior HSHialeah, FL Matanzas HSPalm Coast FL Pompano Beach HSPompano Beach, FL Harper HSChicago, IL

31. Allen Central HS Eastern KY Warren Central HS Bowling Green KY Allen Central HS Grethel, KY East Ridge HS Lick Creek, KY South Beauregard HS Longville, LA Sacopee Valley HS Hiram, ME John F. Kennedy HS Taylor, MI Lame Deer HS Lame Deer, MT East Duplin HS Beulaville, NC South Brunswick HS South-Port, NC South Columbus HS Tabor City, NC Winston-Salem/Winston Salem, NC Forsyth Cty HS

32. Las Cruces HS Las Cruces, NM Bonanza HS Las Vegas, NV Xavier HS Brooklyn, NY Hutchinson Central Tech HS Buffalo, NY Minisink Valley HS Unionville, NY Wyandanch HS Wyandanch, NY Northwest Classen HS Oklahoma City, OK Barnwell HS Barnwell, SC Ravenwood HS Brentwood, TN Red Bank HS Chattanooga, TN Thomas A. Edison HS San Antonio, TX Orange County HS Orange, VA

33. Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits * Personal Financial Management 2 credits * Character Education 2 credits * Citizenship 3 credits * College Options 1 or 3 credits American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Cultural and Global Studies 1, 2, or 3 credits Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) 3 credits Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective ( Honors only ) 3 credits Introduction to Space Exploration 3 credits American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits * Has associated 10-15 hr Community Service Learning Education Project

34. Bob Greene NAVY/MARINE/USAF JROTC & Boys/Girls State Programs bob.greene@rtg-associates.org Tel: 303.840.3063 or Cell: 720.837.7926 Harold Tucker Army Director harold.tucker@gmail.com Tel: 501.859.6113 www.leadershipcredit.info