Graduate Catalogue - UPRM

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4. Score 80 or more on the Comprehension
Level Test (ECLT). *
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. The Bulldog Platoon is responsible
for operational plans and training. AUSA is
recognized throughout the US by the designation
of Bulldog Company.
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, P.R.
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,
M.A., 2009, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.
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 training offered by the ROTC
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Graduate Catalogue 2010-2011