Undergraduate Catalogue - UPRM

Academic Affairs
5. Be classified as Junior in college according to
academic progress standards.
(negotiable)
*ROTC will prepare cadets for the English
exam.
ROTC Scholarship Program
The Department of the Army grants scholarships
to selected outstanding students enrolled in the
ROTC Program. The scholarships, ranging from
two to five years, include full tuition and
laboratory fees, approximately $1,200 a year for
textbooks, and a living allowance of up to $5,000
per semester or $10,000 for each academic year
that the scholarship is in effect. In addition,
ROTC scholarship students receive
approximately $750 for attending Leadership
Development and Assessment Course.
Organizations
Pershing Rifle Society: This military society
was organized at the University during the 1958-
59 school years. It takes pride in its membership
and strives for leadership, sharpness, neatness,
and individual and unit achievements. Its
members are carefully selected by a Board of
senior members. The Precision Drill Team is an
integral part of the Society. The Pershing Rifle
Society is recognized throughout the US as
Company P-16 of the 16th Regiment.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA):
This Society, organized at the University in
1959, is open to all cadets. AUSA has assumed
the basic task of enhancing the public image of
the ROTC through civil activities and public
information campaigns. AUSA participates in
annual Blood and Cancer Fund Drives, high
school orientations, and other civic action
projects. The Sponsor Platoon is responsible for
civil activities, public information, and
recruiting.
training offered by the ROTC Program. It
improves leadership and management abilities,
as well as the English language proficiency of its
members insuring their success in the ROTC
Program, at Advanced Camp, and as
commissioned officers. It also supports the
ROTC program at detachment ceremonies,
demonstrations, and recruiting /retention
activities.
FACULTY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOSÉ PLAZA,
Professor of Military Science, M.A., 1995, American
International College, Massachusetts.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (Ret) ISRAEL REYES,
Assistant Professor of Military Science, M.S., 1991,
North Carolina State University, North Carolina.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (Ret) MILTON
PÉREZ, Assistant Professor of Military Science,
M.B.A., 2002, Touro International University,
California.
CAPTAIN PABLO SÁNCHEZ, Assistant Professor
of Military Science, B.S, 2002, Interamerican
University, Aguadilla, PR.
SGM WALDEMAR RODRÍGUEZ, Senior Drill
Instructor.
FELIX CHICO, Chief English Language Program,
M.A., 1992, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.
MARÍA DE LOURDES PÉREZ, English Instructor,
B.S., 2001, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.
(M.A. in progress).
The Bulldog Platoon is responsible for
operational plans and training. AUSA is
recognized throughout the US by the designation
of Bulldog Company.
C.I. Rangers: Founded in 1962, the C.I. Rangers
is a military society which develops physical
fitness and mental alertness, fosters ―esprit de
corps‖ among all ROTC cadets, develops
military skills and tactical expertise in order to
complement the tactical training and leadership
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