Academic Support of ARMY JROTC

Instructors and Their Cadets

Briefing to

JROTC Instructorsby

Harold Tucker(501) 859-6113

harold.tucker@gmail.com

Agenda

JROTC Training Guidance Support Website to support Education

Opportunities Funding Changes - TTT Instructor Support – MSE & Certificates New Courses College Credits for Cadets (CCC)

Program New Funding Opportunities – Adams

State University Foundation2

New Website:www.leadershipcredit.info

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Training Guidance Support

- IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance- Para 3a. “… we must ensure our instructors are

better prepared to accomplish their missions even before getting into the classroom.”

Results: - Fort Hays developed the JROTC Instructor Prep

Certificate at Graduate and Undergraduate levels (see handouts)

- Certificate includes three credits of ‘Student Teaching’ practicum evaluated by Fort Hays School of Education

“I was amazed at how much I have learned over this short period of time. I plan to review these textbooks [Educational Psychology & Secondary Methods] even more extensively as they contain

a remarkable amount of information that will assist me in becoming a great educator. I never realized how much research has been conducted on teaching methods and how children learn.”

An Army JROTC Instructor4

JROTC INSTRUCTOR

- AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’- BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management,

General Business, Historical, Justice or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations to chose from - Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in‘Teaching and Learning’- Master of Science in Education (MSE)- JROTC Instructor Prep -Undergrad and Graduate-

Certificate- $187 per undergraduate or $251 per graduate credit

DEGREE PROGRAMS- Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)- ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each- $100 per undergraduate or $150 per graduate credit (not approved for VA Funding)

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- AAS Liberal Studies- BS Liberal Studies- MA Liberal Studies- $465 per undergraduate credit- $595 per graduate credit

- BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies- $250 per undergraduate credit- Graduate Certificate in Veterans’ Services- $432 per graduate credit - NO FEES for Veterans

JROTC INSTRUCTORDEGREE PROGRAMS (cont.)

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Tuition Comparisons

www.leadershipcredit.info

School Undergraduate

Graduate

Fort Hays State Univ. $187 $251

Excelsior College $465 $595

DeVry Univ. $609 $495

Strayer Univ. $575 $750

Empire State College -SUNY $250 $432

Univ. of Phoenix (Ed degree) $420 $585

Adams State Univ. (non-cadet) $100 $150

All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

Training Guidance Support

- IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance- Para 6. “Instructors must continue to stay current with

Teaching Strategies and techniques.”Results: - Fort Hays State University’s Instructor Prep Certificate

helps accomplish this objective- Evaluated via Student Teaching Practicum- Educating Exceptional Students course work- Educational Psychology, Secondary Methods, Classroom

management and Learning and the Brain via DL and capstone paper

- Introduction to Utilization of Technology in Classrooms course compliments the JSOCC/NIOT instruction

“I was able to reflect upon my practice from another perspective [while taking Secondary Methods and Educational Psychology]. I found it very helpful in figuring out my strengths and weaknesses over the past

year and where I can improve next. .”

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JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate - GRAD Leads

to -Master of Science in Education – 36 credits

– AEP 885 Educational Leadership – AEP 821 Ed Psychology– AEP 822 Classroom Management– AEP 823 Secondary Methods– AEP 824 Learning and the Brain– TESS 805 Working with Diverse and Exceptional

Learners– TESS 808 Practicum (3 - one credit courses)

(Allows for documented student teaching experience in your JROTC Classroom)

- AEP 803 Educational Research- AEP 859 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation- AEP 800 Intro to Utilization of Tech in Classroom- AEP 880 Cultural Diversity- AEP 825 Thinking Maps (JROTC)

NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam 9

Troops to Teachers

• Program has drastically changed effective 2 January 2013. • Must have applied/enrolled before first day of class or signing

contract to teach.• If you still have Post 911 GI Bill don’t expect to receive TTT

funds. • Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain.com• Submit all required documents• Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Sandy Thompson!

and ONLY Sandy Thompson!• Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office

1 – 800 – 231 - 624210

Montgomery and Post 911 GI BillMGIB Chapter 30 •Expires 10 Years after retirement

•36 months of benefits (approx. $59K+)

•MGIB Chap 30 may be best for JROTC Instructor – COMPARE Your Options

Post 9-11 Chapter 33

•Expires 15 Years after retirement

•BAH for DL Learners enrolled >51%

•Read fine print!!

Call – VA Rep to determine benefits: 1– 888 – 442 - 4551

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• Fort Hays State University - “Good Teacher” 3 credits at undergrad and graduate - pending approval

• Adams State University: • Undergrad - ED 289 Incorporating Change in Education and

Classroom Implications for Student Performance• Grad – EDU 589 Incorporating Change in Education and

Classroom Implications for Student Performance• Via Conover ‘U’ Program:

• Grad and undergrad• Anger Management• Transition Assessment

New Courses

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Training Guidance Support

- IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance- Para 4. “Enhanced JROTC Program Awareness in your High

Schools.”Results: - College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program elevates the

academic recognition of the JROTC curriculum- Some schools are developing “Leadership Academies.”- CCC Exceeds all other High School program academic credit

potential (22+ credits)- Demonstrates the JROTC is more than great drill/raider or rifle

teams as shown by the academic college credit potential

“RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!”“Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.”

“…nothing but positive responses from parents.”“…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “

“…helping students prepare for their future.”“Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.”

An Air Force JROTC Instructor 13

COLLEGE CREDITS for JROTC Cadet & Leadership Academy

StudentsHow did we do it?

(No changes required to existing JROTC Leadership Curriculum!) You, the local JROTC instructor, can change the course alignment

as you deem it appropriate to your coverage of the required curriculum!

Constructed Leadership Credit Map

Built ASU Course

Descriptions

Mapped Your Local Programs

Course descriptions are available at Program Website:www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits

VIA

15 Courses / 33 Credits for students Regionally Accredited (the Standard!) Four-Year State University $60 Credit 22 Credits guaranteed towards an AA/AS or follow-on Bachelor’s opportunities

COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS

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Citizenship 3 credits* Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits * Personal Financial Management 2 credits * Character Education 2 credits * American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Basic Leadership Experiences 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership 3 credits Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through 1, 2 or 3

credits Global Studies (New to Army JROTC curriculum) American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Introduction to Space Exploration (USAF) 3 credits Fundamentals of Aviation, A Pilot’s Perspective (USAF) 3 credits American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits College Options 1 or 3 credits * Has possible 10+ hr Community Service Learning Education Project

COURSES

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COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSOption One (General Student/Cadet – normal

progression)

• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs.

FRESHMAN YEAR

• LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning – 2 crs.

• LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM) – 2 crs.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs.• LEAD 132 Cultural Understanding of Leadership – 3 crs.

JUNIOR YEAR

• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs.• HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs.

SENIOR YEAR

• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.Team with History Dept at Your High School

COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS Option Two (Cadets applying for Service based 4 yr scholarships)

• ID 179 College Options – 1 crs.• LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2

crs.• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.• LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2

crs.

JUNIOR YEAR – (Spring Semester)

• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs.• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs.• LEAD 132 Cultural Understanding of Leadership – 3 crs.• HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs.

SENIOR YEAR – (Summer Semester- if non-winner)

• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.

History Department - (Summer – after Graduation)

COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSOption Three (Cadets leaving JROTC after Sophomore year)

• LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs.• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.

Sophomore YEAR – (Spring Semester)

• ID 179 College Options – 1 crs.• LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2 crs.

Sophomore YEAR – (Summer Break)

• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.

History Department - (Summer prior to Senior Year)

COLLEGE CREDITS

FOR CADETS

at AdamsState

University

http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php

$180

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How is it accomplished?....

• Completes semester(s)• Gets Course Approval• Registers/pays ASU • Notifies Instructor

* Former cadets eligible

• Approves student for course

• After registration, emails RTG grade report to ASU professor of record

*All students can be entered on a single grade report

• Professor reviews grade report and submits grades to ASU

• ASU automatically provides free personal transcript

• Official transcripts available upon request

1 2 3STUDENT INSTRUCTOR ASU

ASU-RTG Grade Roster

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Sample Transcript

Sample Adams State University Transcript

ASU Transcript- Free Personal Copy- Official Copies On Request

• Donations made direct to ASU Foundation (501c(3))

• Fully Tax-Deductible for benefactor/donator• Money and Student names submitted directly to

ASU Foundation• ASU Foundation POC: Ms Tammy Lopez,

(719) 587-7122, ASU Foundation Executive Director

• Process on website: www.leadershipcredit.info and under the “HS Programs tab.

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Tax-Deductible ContributionsVia

Adams State University Foundation

LEADERSHIP CREDITS FOR CADETS

Banks/Credit Unions Support

NEFE Courses

Civic Leaders SponsorCitizenship Courses

Business Leaders Support

Military Staff Rides

Churches SponsorCharacter Ed Courses

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTSGrants – Contact LTC Stan

Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How

To’ info

Possible Title 1 Funds at your school - Call SSG Tony McBride in Blythe CA for

process

Alumni Networks

Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples –

‘How To’ info

School Award Ceremonies

JROTC Booster Clubs- Contact LTC Paul

Garrah, Naples FL or LTC Pat Dunn, Ripon, CA

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• Elevates recognition of JROTC academic opportunities• Exceeds all other High School program academic credit

potential (30+ credits)• Provides more competitive college admission status –

opens possible partnership programs with local area community colleges

• Enhances student resume• Lowers tuition costs • Accelerates College Education and stimulates commitment• Provides program recruitment tool

COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSPROGRAM BENEFITS

[Since 2002 passed 4,000 course registrations – Summer 2014]26

More Info

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CONTACT US

Bob GreenePresident/Founder

bobgreene2007@gmail.com303-840-3063

Harold TuckerArmy Program Director

harold.tucker@gmail.com501-859-6113

www.leadershipcredit.info

Jim RiceSpecial Youth Leadership Programs

jimricevt@gmail.comTel: 757-880-3308

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Gene RiceNAVY/MARINE/USAF Program Director

gene.rice74@gmail.com Tel: 540.300.7407

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Backup Slides

From: "Anne Brennan" <abrennan4@ccc.edu>Subject: FW: Transferability of ASU College CreditsDate: January 10, 2014 at 11:36:38 AM CSTTo: <bob.greene@rtg-associates.org>Cc: <wsroybal@adams.edu>, "Vernese Edghill" <vedghill-walden@ccc.edu>, "Freda Richmond" <frichmond1@ccc.edu>, "Alfredo Estrada" <aestrada93@ccc.edu>

Dear Mr. Greene,This is to follow-up on our telephone conversation.  I understand that you will be offering the Adams State University Leadership courses to CPS Military Academy students as Early College courses and you are doing your due diligence to make sure that the courses will transfer to City Colleges of Chicago.  You have shown me the listing of the courses in the Adams State catalog, found on their website.  You have stated that the courses will be posted on the Adams State transcript and that 22 credits will be counted as electives toward AA and AS degrees at Adams State.I have asked for you to send me the policy language from an official source at Admass State that says that the credit applies as electives and to send me a copy of how the credits will look on a transcript so that I can share both with our Registrars.Our transfer policy does support awarding this credit to entering CPS students, as long as they send their Adams State transcript to CCC when they enter and it is clear on the transcript that the courses are college level electives that count toward a degree.  If the courses look remedial or like continuing education courses, they will not be given credit.I look forward to hearing from you,Anne O. BrennanExecutive Director Transfer and ArticulationCity Colleges of ChicagoAcademic Affairs226 W. Jackson BLVD, Chicago, IL  60606www.ccc.edu312-553-3439 30

City Colleges of Chicago

From: "Judy Doyle" <jmdoyle@niu.edu>Subject: Re: Transferability of ASU College Credits to Northern Illinois UniversityDate: August 7, 2014 at 2:45:34 PM CDTTo: "Ritu Subramony" <rsubramony1@niu.edu>, "Bob Greene" <bob.greene@rtg-associates.org>Cc: "Walter Roybal" <wsroybal@adams.edu>, <slgreen@cps.edu>, <dlarson2@niu.edu>, "Jerry Montag" <jerry.montag@niu.edu>, "Lisa Freeman" <lfreeman1@niu.edu>, <harold.tucker@rtg-associates.org>

Hello all, In reviewing the course descriptions (attached) I can say that these courses will be accepted as general electives in their perspective areas.  HGP 179 will be considered an elective in the Political Science department but does not have an exact match.  Some of the Leadership courses might be considered for the major in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement, but I can't say they will be direct equivalents to any of our courses.  LEAD 132 might be acceptable as an Interdisciplinary general education elective.  LEAD 130 might be acceptable for some Kinesiology or Health majors but does not have a direct equivalent. The initial evaluation for a student submitting these courses on an ASU transcript would be general elective credit applied toward the 120 required for a bachelors degree.  However, with a more complete course syllabus, a student might be able to secure major credit with department review. Judy DoyleAssistant Director, Graduation/EvaluationsTransfer Articulation CoordinatorRegistration & RecordsWilliston Hall 206Northern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, Illinois 60115(815)753-8211FAX (815)753-4300jmdoyle@niu.edu 31

Northern Illinois University

College Credits for JROTC Cadets & Leadership Academies

Choose from the following courses:Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits

Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits *

Personal Financial Management 2 credits *

Character Education 2 credits *

Citizenship 3 credits *

College Options 1 or 3 credits

American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits *

Cultural and Global Studies 1, 2, or 3 credits

Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits

Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) 3 credits

American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) 3 credits

Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective 3 credits

Introduction to Space Exploration 3 credits

American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit

* Includes 10-15 hr. Community Service learning project

**American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today

3 credits (**Only course paper actually graded by ASU Instructor)

Academic credit awarded through Adams State University, a public funded state university in Alamosa Colorado, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation Assn.

Visit our web site for registration information:http://www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits/

Register only with approval of both your JROTC Cadre and your parents/legal guardian on our website. Pay tuition via credit card or present ASU Voucher to 3d Party Payer.

Ensure your grades are forwarded by your JROTC Cadre member to the ASU Instructor.

Exception is the American History course (HIST 179). For that grade follow instructions provided on pages 5-7 of its syllabus located on the left side of this web page: http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/

Registration is always after the course material has been deemed appropriately covered by your JROTC Cadre. Seek their guidance for further clarification!

Call your Service Mentor below for issues and concerns …….Army: Mr. Harold Tucker - 1.501.859.6113Air Force: Mr. Gene Rice: - 1.540.300.7407Navy: Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407Marines : Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407

Transferability of these credits to all 3,000+ nation-wide public and private colleges and universities has a 99.7% success rate since 2002. ASU guarantees any 22 credits of those offered can be part of its on-line or resident undergraduate degree programs.

Sponsored by RTG & Associates, Inc. of Parker, Colorado since 2002, working with JROTC programs nation-wide.

College Credits for JROTC Leadership Academies

Choose from the following courses:Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits

Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits *

Personal Financial Management 2 credits *

Character Education 2 credits *

Citizenship 3 credits *

College Options 1 or 3 credits

American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits *

Cultural and Global Studies 1, 2, or 3 credits

Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits

Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) 3 credits

American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) 3 credits

Fundamentals in Aviation: a Pilot’s Perspective 3 credits

Introduction to Space Exploration 3 credits

American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit

* Includes 10-15 hr. Community Service learning project

**American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today

3 credits (**Only course paper actually graded by ASU Instructor)

Academic credit awarded through Adams State University, a public funded state university in Alamosa Colorado, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation Assn.

Visit our web site for registration information:http://www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits/

Register only with approval of both your JROTC Cadre and your parents/legal guardian on our website. Pay tuition via credit card or present ASU Voucher to 3d Party Payer.

Ensure your grades are forwarded by your JROTC Cadre member to the ASU Instructor.

Exception is the American History course (HIST 179). For that grade follow instructions provided on pages 5-7 of its syllabus located on the left side of this web page: http://www.leadershipcredit.info/american-history/

Registration is always after the course material has been deemed appropriately covered by your JROTC Cadre. Seek their guidance for further clarification!

Call your Service Mentor below for issues and concerns …….Army: Mr. Harold Tucker - 1.501.859.6113Air Force: Mr. Gene Rice: - 1.540.300.7407Navy: Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407Marines : Mr. Gene Rice - 1.540.300.7407

Transferability of these credits to all 3,000+ nation-wide public and private colleges and universities has a 99.7% success rate since 2002. ASU guarantees any 22 credits of those offered can be part of its on-line or resident undergraduate degree programs.

Sponsored by RTG & Associates, Inc. of Parker, Colorado since 2002, working with JROTC programs nation-wide.

High School Military Academies Course Proposals/Options - 2014/2015 SY

All Other

School Year Semester Air Force Army Navy Marines General Education Students

9th Grade Fall LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits)Spring LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)* LEAD 124 (2 credits)*

10th Grade Fall LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)*Spring LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 122 (2 credits)* LEAD 138 (2 credits)*

(Non Program related) Summer ID 179 (1 credit)* ID 179 (1 credit)* ID 179 (1 credit)* ID 179 (1 credit)* ID 179 (1 credit)*

11th Grade Fall LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 136 (3 credits) LEAD 130 (2 credits)*Spring LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits) LEAD 132 (3 credits)*

(Non Program related) Summer HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits) HIST 179 (3 credits)**Honors Course **ID 279 (3 credits)* **ID 279 (3 credits)*

12th Grade Fall LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 128 (3 credits) LEAD 122 (2 credits)Spring HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits) HGP 179 (3 credits)

Max number (#) of credits for per avg cadet: 22 credits 22 credits 22 credits 22 credits 16 creditsMax # per Military Service Academy

Applicant: 22 credits 22 credits 22 credits 22 credits

Max # per Senior ROTC Scholarship Applicant: 11 credits 11 credits 11 credits 11 credits 11 credits

*All Students have the option of pesonally funding their additional credits at the end of their Senior year,

should they desire the additional credits with instructor concurrence and grading support, up to 22 credits total.

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Boys and Girls State

Educational Opportunities

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American HistoryEducational

Opportunities For ALL

Students

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College Credits for Cadets

Educational Opportunities

For ALL

Cadets

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Degree Opportunities for

Instructors

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911 FUNDING OPTIONS

If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!!VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

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