ECU金牌计划

The GOLD (Guard Officer Leadership Development) Program is a challenging leadership program available to ECU students and Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers attending East Central University. GOLD creates the next generation of National Guard leaders.

学术 and leadership training is built into the college curriculum. 在类, 领导实验室, physical training and field training exercises Student-Soldiers will learn what it takes to lead others, 激励组, and conduct missions as an Army Officer.

Upon completion of the 金项目 and Officer Candidate School, Student-Soldiers earn the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and become a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.

What You Will Learn by 学术 Year

Prior to 大一

Complete Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training in an MOS that you choose.

大一

You will learn how to work as a member of team learning team dynamics and event planning. Key topics include: Military Structure, organization of the Army, leadership fundamentals, and

大学二年级

You will learn to lead small teams and manage multiple events.

Key topics include Team level tactical skills, group exercises and fitness, 团队建设 with an emphasis on professional leadership competencies and insights.

大三

You will be placed in a leadership position in the program. You will learn how to plan and implement Army training. You will oversee the execution of several events conducted throughout the year.

Key topics include Operations orders, general leadership skills, and platoon level tactics.

大四

You will run the 金项目 as a 2^nd Lieutenant, Officer-in-Charge.

Key topics include Staff functions (administration and logistics), 军事法, 规则, 法规, 多样性的包容, and situational management.

Summers after the freshman and sophomore years will include a two week Annual Training with a focus on physical conditioning and team leadership. The summer after your junior year will be Officer Candidate School. This 8 week course in hosted in South Dakota and concludes with your commission as a 2^nd 在OKARNG. After your senior year, you will attend Basic Officer Leadership Course where you will learn your Army Military Occupational Skill (MOS) as an officer.

Life skills are emphasized throughout the program and include: time management, 解决问题, and organizational skills that will immediately enhance your academic performance and carry over into your professional competency. Professional skills in effective communication, Power Point presentation, small group leading, 团队建设, and management will set you ahead of your peers in the workforce and in the classroom.

ECU金牌计划 Demo

计划的细节

Classroom instruction: three hours per week
Leadership lab: four hours per week
Physical training 3 times per week
Field training exercise: fall, spring, and summer

好处

Non-deployable status through graduation
100% Oklahoma State Tuition Waiver
Federal Tuition Assistance
Perform labs on campus instead of going to week-end drills
Commission at 90 hours with GOLD versus 124 hours with ROTC
Monthly drill pay (ranging from $190/mo to $370/mo)
Health and dental insurance
Secret Security Clearances (great on the resume)
Student Loan Repayment (up to $50k)
Blended, IRA type retirement that follows you even if you leave the Guard before 20 years
Upward mobility (promotions)
人寿保险
退伍军人事务部房屋贷款