Speech: Reserve Officer Training Corps at Penn State
I. Introduction
a. Opening statements: 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 PennState’s campus that contributes to such freedoms? This program is called the ROTC, short for Reserve Officer Training Corps.
b. Thesis: The many programs within the Penn State ROTC program offers much to anyone entering, while granting us Americans the freedom we sometimes take for granted.
c. Main Points: The Penn State 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 PennState 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. Transition: The three branches of the PennState 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 the PennState Air Force ROTC make up one of
a. Opening statements: 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 PennState’s campus that contributes to such freedoms? This program is called the ROTC, short for Reserve Officer Training Corps.
b. Thesis: The many programs within the Penn State ROTC program offers much to anyone entering, while granting us Americans the freedom we sometimes take for granted.
c. Main Points: The Penn State 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 PennState 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. Transition: The three branches of the PennState 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 the PennState Air Force ROTC make up one of