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Hi, I learned DS will report to his Army AG BOLC Training on Jan. 08, 2017. After he completes the training what happens next? For example when will he find out where his permanent duty assignment will be? After he completes the BOLC Training will he have some time off or will he immediately...

I asked a question on this forum recently and was advised that new officers have the opportunity to apply for a Career Starter Loan. I told DS to see if any info would be forthcoming at his school but in the meanwhile I wanted to know how to explain to my son how to proceed to obtain this loan...

Can anyone tell me what it will be like for my son at AG-BOLC at Ft. Jackson? ie, rooms, what a basic day is like, free time/days off, anything that comes to mind. Thanks.

Hi, I thought I would take the time to share about what I have observed and learned from afar about my son's experience at UNG. DS graduates and commissions on Dec. 17th from the U of N. Georgia. When my son was a HS senior in Maryland while searching for potential colleges to attend we found...

Hi, these questions are from me-not my son. Many times I ask a question and folks say I am surprised your son does not know this. However, I am the one asking. I just figure I will try and educate myself the best I can without bothering him with lots of questions. Here is my question: My son...

Hi, I am the parent of a ROTC cadet at a SMC. I am not a helicopter parent so there are times I come on here to ask questions about things or to get info instead of bothering my son. DS is graduating in December. He has done a great job at school and is graduating Cum Laud. He was notified...

Hi, I am actually the parent of an Army ROTC cadet and I have a question that possibly someone may have insight into that will kind of let me know where my cadet stands as it pertains to getting an active duty slot when he graduates/commissions. DS is a non scholarship contracted Army ROTC...

So DS is going to CLC this summer. Anything I need to know? Anyone have any useful info to share? He already has flight tix. Will the airline cover his equipment/luggage transportation costs? Share away! Thanks.

Hello, I have a question about GI Bill benefits. DS is a contracted ROTC cadet. He also is in the ANG SMP. This past year he was advised that he could no longer receive both tuition assistance and the monthly G.I. Bill stipend. He was told he could only receive the benefits of either one or...

Hi, I am the parent of an ROTC cadet. I was wondering how much notice will be given or when exactly do cadets find out when they will be going to CLC in 2015? Are the 2015 dates already posted somewhere?

Hello, my son was contracted with AROTC at the end of the last spring semester. He also is in National Guard and is in SMP so he gets his monthly Drill Pay and GI Bill TA. He is a junior this semester. My question is when is the ROTC pay sent out each month? Would it be added to his other...

I rec'd good news from DS before he left North Georgia today. He is contracted with AROTC and is going to be doing SMP alongside an officer chaplain as he had hoped. DS is also part of the UNG Cadet Chaplain Corp.

DS has completed basic training and AIT and is in Natl Guard and attends a SMC. He is supposed to submit all of his paperwork for contracting to ROTC as soon as he gets accepted into a unit to be in SMP. He said he has 30 dayas to do this. The last thing he told me was he turned in a 104 form...

DS just told me he scored 337 on his Army PT test. I am just wondering how that compares to others. DS is a solid kid, 5-9 190 lbs, told me his is trying to lose some weight, but he is a wrestler, stays active, and just does not have all that much body fat. DS is currently a soph and has a 3.9...

DS is a soph at a senior military college-U of North Georgia. He is in National Guard and currently has 43 credits and a 3.9 gpa. He wants to contract and be a part of the SMP program. My questions are when would he find out about contracting with ROTC? What is the usual process? Is this...

DS told me tonight that he was appointed as an Assistant Chaplain in the UNG Cadet Chaplain Corp. We are very proud of him receiving this accomplishment. An brief article on the UNG Chaplain Corp is below. http://ung.edu/military-college/organizations/cadet-chaplain-association.php

Hi, can someone explain to me how the OML works? What kinds of things do you get credit/points for? Who keeps track of the points and how are they compiled? Thanks

Hi, I would like someone to explain the process of contracting with ROTC as it would pertain to my son. He may already know the answer but I want to learn for myself. DS completed his 1st semester at North Georgia and joined the Army National Guard and attended basic/AIT in the spring. He is...

Hello, I have a question about Army ROTC Contracting. DS is a cadet at the University of North Georgia. He completed his first semester and earned 15 credits. He took the spring semester off and joined the Army National Guard and completed both Basic Training and AIT (infantry) at Ft. Benning...

Hi, after reading this article please tell me what this means ie. Will military service members be able to get the $4500 tuition assistance again before college starts in the fall...