eagleman
10-Year Member
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2011
- Messages
- 41
I received a letter from VMI today notifying all those attending for the Class of 2016 will not necessarily be able to pick which branch they do for ROTC due to downsizing. The letter basically stated that those who either have a scholarship or paln to contract with the armed forces will have a choice betweeen the 4 programs. However, those who plan on not commissioning (and do the civilian route) will be required to do Army ROTC to complete their 8 semesters worth of ROTC credit.
This brings a couple of questions to my mind.
First, are they requiring Army ROTC for "non-commissioning individuals" because it has the most funding and aruguably the best leadership program?
Second, how will this stop those who say they would like to commission and thus pick their ROTC branch, but then decide not to contract?
Third, Will VMI be the only SMC to do this, or will others follow suit?
Finally, a more random question. Under the current circumstances, what are hardest and easiest branch to obtain a commission?
Let me know what you guys think
This brings a couple of questions to my mind.
First, are they requiring Army ROTC for "non-commissioning individuals" because it has the most funding and aruguably the best leadership program?
Second, how will this stop those who say they would like to commission and thus pick their ROTC branch, but then decide not to contract?
Third, Will VMI be the only SMC to do this, or will others follow suit?
Finally, a more random question. Under the current circumstances, what are hardest and easiest branch to obtain a commission?
Let me know what you guys think