Reserve Officers Association
Roa was founded in 1922 during the drawdown years following the end of world war i.
Reserve officers association. Be in the second year of a three year program or the third year of a four year program. The orange county sheriff s department currently has four different levels of reserve service each with different levels of authority and responsibility. The reserve officers association roa is a membership association dedicated to providing a voice for reserve component service members and non commissioned officers e 4 through e 9 of all the uniformed services.
The program includes options for. Too often the reserve force is treated as an afterthought in law and policy in modernization training use and funding and in benefits. The purpose of our all voluntary association is to perpetuate the history and traditions of the 77th infantry division 1917 1919 and 1942 1965 and its successor commands or units and to promote social ties among their members and veterans.
The roa d b a reserve organization of america is a professional association of commissioned officers non commissioned officers former officers enlisted and spouses of the uniformed services of the united states primarily with the reserve and national guard. Roa provides that voice. The reserve officers association is a professional association of commissioned officers non commissioned officers former officers and spouses of the uniformed services of the united states primarily the reserve and national guard founded in 1922 and under congressional charter since 1950 roa advocates for adequate funding of equipment and training requirements recruiting and retention.
Chartered by congress and in existence since 1922 roa advises and educates congress the president and the american people on. To be eligible for this award the candidate must. Level i ii iii sheriff s reserves are all sworn peace officers and must complete peace officer standards and training p o s t certification in accordance with california state.
It was formed as a permanent institution dedicated to national defense with a goal to teach america about. The reserve officers association of the united states roa is a professional association of commissioned and warrant officers of our nation s seven uniformed services and their spouses. Welcome to the 77th infantry division reserve officers association inc.
Founded in 1922 and under congressional charter since 1950 reserve officers association of the united states roa now doing. Reserve officers association roa jrotc award is presented to a cadet in the program for recognition of outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability.