ROTC

What is #OAL? OAL, or Operation Agile Leader, are training events across the country to ensure our Cadets meet all training requirements to become second lieutenants.  Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, KY this summer was not conducted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Operation Agile Leader trains and evaluates Cadets on critical training tasks that they were not able to complete during CST 2020. Operation Agile Leader is not a single event, it is multiple training events Cadets will attend throughout the fall and spring semesters. We were told we couldn't do any summer training, why are some Cadets doing training before school starts? Each brigade within the command designed their OAL training plan in accordance with guidance established by Cadet Command. Specifics on each brigades training plan should be addressed with your program Cadre. Where can I find out more about Operation Agile Leader? You can follow our coverage of OAL on our social media sites and www.army.mil/rotc#org--oal. You can get specific information about each ROTC programs participation in OAL by contacting the programs Cadre.

What good are temperature checks and reporting symptoms when we know so many people are asymptomatic? The vast majority of outbreaks throughout the country have resulted from individuals attending events whom have had symptoms. It is vital to screen for these symptoms, no matter how minor, in order to mitigate the spread of COVID in our FTXs. It is also vital for each member screened to be honest and truthful in their answers. Why is only 7th Brigade testing Cadets for COVID? Why aren't you testing at every #OAL? Cadets and Cadre are being screened (temperature checks and questionnaire) at all Operation Agile Leader training events.  The Command COVID mitigation guidance was published. COVID testing is not a requirement of our mitigation plan. That said, each OAL FTX is working their individual Medical Concepts of Support within their localities. Some have asked for testing from their local medical support whom has honored that request. Is USACC sending testing personnel and supplies to every Task Force OAL FTX? COVID-19 screening is being conducted at each of the training exercises. COVID-19 testing is not. Cadets are screened throughout the exercises. Each brigade is responsible for the coordination of medical support at their locations for OAL training events. How are Cadets supposed to conduct first aid, leadership confidence course, buddy carries, and EPW searches while maintaining 6ft separation? Since there is a wide variance of training days and scenarios for the training events across the command, you would have to talk with your Cadre on how training is conducted at each event.

Are Cadets getting paid for #OAL? Cadets are not being paid for #OAL, they are reimbursed for expenses in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation. Brigades may place Cadets on TDY orders for travel from their home of record to their OAL training location. Cadets on TDY orders are authorized to receive the following travel allowances: Both Scholarship and Non-Scholarship Cadets are authorized reimbursement for travel transportation expenses (examples: airfare or mileage, excess baggage, etc. ). Scholarship Cadets are authorized to receive 75% of per diem for the first and last days of travel, and $5 per day for incidentals for all other days. Non-Scholarship Cadets do not receive either the 75% per diem for the first and last days of travel or $5 per day for incidentals for all other days. Military Junior College Cadets attending Operation Agile Leader Basic Camp requirements also receive an additional $38.50 a day for each day of training.

When will ROTC use the ACFT for pt test of record? Is ACFT part of OAL? The ACFT is not part of OAL. Final determinations on when the ACFT will become the test of record for Cadets is being reviewed based on the COVID-19 pandemic environment. Cadets will be informed of final decisions by their Cadre.  For active duty Soldiers, the ACFT becomes the PT test of record on 01 Oct 2020.

Is the platoon ranking tool being used in OAL? The platoon ranking tool is used primarily at cadet summer training as a tool to help platoon training officers rank cadets on their performance for their Camp OER. This upcoming accessions board will not use the Camp OER as a part of their board. Although some programs' Professors of Military Science may use the tool to help rank their own cadets, it is not a requirement for OAL. Does OAL affect the OML?

Do you know when EOCC cadets who had their CST this summer waived will be getting their branch assignments and when they can commission? Results for end of camp commissionings will be released on 26 Aug, 2020. Cadets can coordinate with their programs for commissioning after that date. When will the EOCC cadets from this year be getting their branch assignments? End of Camp Commissioning Cadets will receive their branches after 26 August, 2020, through their program.

Why are Basic Camp Cadets going to some OAL Task Force and not others? You would have to talk to your Cadre concerning specifics. Each Brigade developed their training plans for their Cadets in coordination with their ROTC programs. Training dates, locations, tasks etc. are different for each training venue based on time, resources and the overall plan to ensure our Cadets meet all of the training requirements throughout the year. Will I still get my scholarship if I don't attend the Task Force before school starts? Yes as long as you continue to meet the minimum academic requirements. Cadets are encouraged to talk with their Cadre at their program about their specific situation.

When are we going to use the ACFT for record? Final determinations on when the ACFT will become the test of record for Cadets is being reviewed based on the COVID-19 pandemic environment. Cadets will be informed of final decisions by their Cadre. For active duty Soldiers, the ACFT becomes the PT test of record on 01 Oct 2020. When will CDTs who are graduating in December 20 but in MS21 cohort be getting branches and comp assignments? Cadets commissioning in December 2020 will receive their branch and compo on 20 Nov 20.