All EWU ROTC Cadets interested in participating in the Cultural Understanding & Leadership Program (CU&LP), the application period opened today (Sept. 14). United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) will be accepting application into CU&LP until October 31st. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity so take advantage of it.
For those unfamiliar with CU&LP it is a program sponsored by (USACC) that takes Cadets overseas on cultural deployments in support of worldwide Army Security Cooperation plans and the Army Culture and Foreign Language Strategy. The timeframe for a CU&LP deployment is generally one month in duration and are executed between the 11 May – 11 August 2019 timeframe. Here are the qualifications to apply for a CU&LP position:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Cadets must be Contracted
- Medically Qualified (DODMERB Completed)
- Cadet in Good Standing with the ROTC program
INELIGIBLES — DO NOT APPLY IF:
- Cadet is APFT Failure or does not meet AR 600-9 HT / WT
- Cadet is Green to Gold ADO (Active Duty Option)
- Cadet has previously deployed on a CU&LP mission
- Is planning to enroll in other Cadet summer training (ie: CTLT, NSTP, etc)
- Cadet will not be enrolled full time and present at program thru AY 18-19
- Do not apply if conducting study abroad in either semester
USACC selects Cadets into the program through a competitive process. After applying a Order of Merit List (OML) for all applicants is developed based on:
OML BASED ON:
- University GPA
- ROTC GPA
- Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score
- Language Capability
After completing the OML, each Cadet’s skills, abilities, and availability are matched against the language and skill requirements for each mission. Higher OML scores get selected for a CU&LP mission. The number of CU&LP missions varies each year.
More information and details of how to apply to the Cultural Understanding & Leadership Program (CU&LP) can be found at the below link:
Anyone with questions about the program can speak with EWU ROTC Cadet, Christian Goldbach who was selected for CU&LP last year and was sent on a mission to Peru. Any further questions can be directed towards your Military Science instructor for assistance.
Remember this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that most active duty officers will never get a chance to experience. Take advantage of it now if you meet the application criteria.
Hi good day. can you send me an outline of the ROTC CULP EXCHANGE 2019 in GUAM. thanks
Raphael, unfortunately I cannot help you out with this question. I recommend contacting the University of Guam ROTC program and they should be able to assist you:
https://www.uog.edu/rotc