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Information Speech Outline Tulane ROTC by Jason Sarrio

I. Introduction Have you ever sat back and thought to yourself how everything came to be, such as having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, a freedom that is seldom given to anyone outside the United States? Did you realize that there is a program right here on Tulane campus that contributes to such freedoms? This program is called the ROTC, short for Reserve Officer Training Corps. Thesis: The many programs within the Tulane ROTC program offers much to anyone entering, while granting us Americans the freedom we sometimes take for granted. Main Points: Tulane ROTC program serves many purposes that not only aid our country, but also our very own school. The different branches have different standards when it comes to privileges. While the program certainly holds some benefits, it also presents some intense demands. Transition: First and foremost, I want to explain to you the purpose of such a program.

II. Main Point 1: Purpose of the ROTC program

a. According to the Tulane o	Army ROTC website, the program trains present students to become officers in their respective branches and serve in the United States Military.The purpose of the program not only helps students become officers to one day serve in the military to protect our country, but also disciplines those who chose a different path, enabling them to be successful in the workforce.The three branches or at Tulane Transition: o	program offer different and special opportunities.

III. Main Point 2: Different branches

a. Different branches – The separate branches have different approaches and objectives when it comes to military tactics and standards. i. Navy – Midshipmen, who are soldiers in the Navy, are given hands-on training on a various types of ships and fleets. They are also given the opportunity to take summer training in a foreign country. ii. Air Force – Students in Airforce ROTC o	Air Force ROTC make up one of the top four Air Force ROTC programs in colleges across the country. Most of the students in this branch hold many scholarships. Students involved in this branch of the Tulane ROTC program are granted the opportunity for many internships, including work at The Pentagoni.

was activated. It ranks in the top 5% of all national ROTC program and is also one of the largest programs on the eastern side of the Transition: Upon joining, a recruit now holds many benefits, but also faces many downfalls at the same time. IV. Main Point 3: Benefits/Downfalls a. Benefits – One huge benefit can be the scholarship money received. According to the tulane.edu website, trainees are capable of competing for scholarships. Other benefits include great internship opportunities, travel opportunities, and high caliber equipment. b. Long Commitment/Demanding procedures – In joining any of the ROTC branches and taking advantage of the beneficial endowments, there are also some downfalls to joining the ROTC. One must endure through strenuous drills and a heavy workload of ROTC activities that can interfere with school work and home life.

V. Conclusion a. o	ROTC programs offer much to an incoming college student. These students can receive many benefits, such as scholarship money, travel opportunities, and discipline for the future. In return, they put forth intense training sessions to be successful for possible future military endeavors. So hopefully, next time you are sitting in your computer chair, going for a run, or doing other daily activities, you can sit back and know who to be thankful for. Works Cited Navy ROTC. Retrieved July 24, 2009. https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Tulane ROTC program. Retrieved July 24, 2010. http://tulane.edu/armyrotc/index.cfm

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