SMP is an excellent way to start with the military part time, while attending the University of Wisconsin full time. SMP offers the academics of ROTC with the real world experience of the National Guard. With the SMP, you will be able to speak volumes in your resume about your commitment to community service . The National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Army.
Members serve one weekend a month and two weeks a summer.
ROTC focuses on developing management skills necessary to serve in the military. These leadership and management skills are highly sought by many Fortune 500 companies. ROTC is a two or four year program training congressionally appointed Army Officers for both active duty and reserve military service. To qualify, SMP Cadets must be members of the Army National Guard . SMP is a two year ROTC program beginning in the junior year.