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last year everyone at LTC (now ciet) kept their phones the entire time, except during the field portion. I'm assuming this has stayed the same.

Definite yes for AROTC. I'm currently doing it while pursuing a 2 year program. I had to go to summer camp before starting in the fall. Probably no to nrotc and afrotc. I contacted both in my area and recruiting said they don't take grad students.

Thanks for the insights. Will pursuing a graduate degree in a particular technical field after commissioning help with enhancing chances to get into that area? I.e. Will a Masters or PhD in Engineering help get positions in the army research labs? Rather than stay a generalist officer.

Thanks for the advice, I will check out the resources mentioned. Also, I was wondering if cadets (MS3 and MS4) are employed by the US Gov.? Some job applications asks you to answer whether you are a government employee.

So what is the real point of recruiting certain majors such as STEM if they are not really utilizing their specialized skills?

Are there opportunities for Army officers to get involved in R&D or at least manage a R&D facility? I am interested in USARIEM and the Natick Soldier Systems centers. Does the Army try to make use of junior officers' (LT-CPT) degrees? For example, if someone has a degree in exercise...

Hey all, I am wondering if any of you have experience or advice finding a civilian job when planning on commissioning in the AR or NG. Specifically, 1) Should I look for jobs during BOLC? Is there time to look for jobs during BOLC? 2) Should I try to land a job before BOLC? And risk getting...

I was wondering if it is ok to bring more than what is on the packing list? For example, can I bring more than 1 pack of baby wipes (packing list says 1 pack), a book (packing list makes no mention of this), etc.?

Hey, just have a few questions regarding what I can bring in terms of personal hygiene (male). http://www.nmmi.edu/rotc/documents/CadetPackingList_CCCir145-04_100204_.pdf For example, I tend to get cavities easily, so I have a habit of flossing and using mouthwash everyday. I don't want to come...

Is there a specific timeline for grfd scholarship notification? I submitted all of my material at the end of February for the grfd scholarship. When should I expect to hear back? School start back up in September, so I am hoping to hear back by June/July.

-are cadets allowed to modify their approved course schedule? (course time/availability conflict?) -are cadet allowed to withdraw from a class (W) that is not a required course for graduation as long as they are still on track to graduate and stay full time? Or withdraw from a class and...

Do early career reserve officers get promoted on the same timescale (time in grade) as active duty officers (up to O-3)? Or does it usually take longer? O-2 -> 18 months O-3 -> 2 years http://usmilitary.about.com/od/promotions/l/blofficerprom.htm

I increased my training the last 5 months, but have had to reduce intensity for a few weeks due to some ankle pain. Before I eased up, I was running ~3 miles almost 5 days a week day, at ~13:15-13:30 2 mile pace. I have 1 more year until I hope to contract (LTC+2 year), so hopefully my time will...

Any idea of what the average 2 mile run time in your respective battalions? Do most cadets after MSII max out the run? I'm a bit worried about my time, as it seems like most ROTC cadets have done track or are in track. I know I can pass it, but I want to be somewhere near the top.

Thanks for the responses. Is there an official website link to where I can read more about this guaranteed branching ADSO for stem majors? Also, this was also mentioned: Does this ^ also require additional years of obligation?