If you are planning to join the Golden Knight Battalion this is your one stop shop for taking the steps you need to get on board.
SCHEDULE THE CLASS
To be in Army ROTC you need to enroll in the class. Whether you are taking the program for a test drive or you’ve known since you were a baby that you wanted to be an Army Officer, the first step is to take the class. If you will be attending Clarkson and you tell us you want to be enrolled you do not need to do anything else. The class will be added to your schedule for you. If you are at one of our partner schools you will need to help us out when you schedule your classes. You will also need to fill out a cross enrollment form and return it the the Enrollment Officer.
If you are a student at SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton or St Lawrence when you go through the process of scheduling classes this Summer make sure your advisor knows you want to enroll in Army ROTC and let them know when the class meets or have them contact me for help.
Here is when the class will meet this fall:
Wednesday 2:00 – 2:50 PM Section 1
Thursday 2:00 – 2:50 PM Section 2
The class is called MS 111 Leadership and Personal Development.
You will also be expected to attend lab from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Thursdays. The lab is where all the fun stuff happens.
If you attend SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton, or St Lawrence the best plan is to sign up for section 2, and go right from class to lab each Thursday.
PT is normally held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:00 AM. PT shouldn’t conflict with your classes, and PT is not a required part of the class unless you are contracted, or have a scholarship offer (although it is expected you come to PT if you want to continue in the program).
If you run into trouble getting the class on your schedule contact us.
Early move in and Army ROTC orientation
We expect to ask the Freshman Army ROTC Cadets to move in on the first day of freshman move in, so that you will be on hand to participate in a one day Army ROTC orientation on the next day. Tentatively you will be asked to move in on 21 August and be ready for a one day Army ROTC orientation on the 22nd of August. More information to follow, so keep an eye on your email.
FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK
We will ask you to fill out some paperwork when you enroll. I will remind you often that none of this paperwork obligates you to serve. You’ll know when you sign the contract and incur an obligation. Until then the paperwork we will ask you to fill out will explain your rights and allow us to access your grades and medical status at some point to determine if you are qualified to serve. The paperwork we will ask for is here. Look it over and if you have questions or concerns contact us. Do not start filling out any paperwork until told to. We will hold some virtual info sessions over Zoom during the summer to help you with the paperwork.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Finally a few things to think about over the Summer. Whether you plan for a career in the military or are just curious about the military we will attempt to instill some habits and values in you that will help you succeed. We look for Scholar/Athlete/Leaders so as you prepare to come to school remember that school will be your full time job for the next 4 years. If you come to school with that mindset you will be a successful scholar. Fitness is important to be healthy and happy. Get in the habit of working out on a regular basis and you will be a successful athlete. You may bring a ton of leadership with you, or not so much and you may need to be developed. Come with an open mind and the desire to do your best when challenged and you will be a successful leader.
We look forward to another great year here in the Golden Knight Battalion and are glad you are planning to join us.
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