Is there any way to do ROTC after completing a bachelor's degree?

dmliu010

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Yes, I know there are programs for college graduates such as OCS and OTS but is there any way to do ROTC if you already have a degree (non-prior)? For example, would it be possible to do ROTC while finishing a master's degree or getting a 2nd undergraduate degree?

Sorry if this has already been answered. I didn't find anything about it so just thought I'd ask.
 
You can do Army ROTC while in graduate school - not sure about other branches.
 
Not sure of your current age, but there are age limits for certain designators in the Navy.
You may want to take a look at that if your are looking to do another 4 years of college.
OS
 
For AFROTC that really isn't just a yes or no answer. The problem is you must attend field training and that takes a year before you can attend. Upon completion of SFT you will become a POC, and you must be a POC for at least 18 months. So you have to be in the program for no less than 2 1/2 years.

The big if and why those wanting to go AF go OCS instead of the route you are questioning is SFT selection rate currently is 60%. Thus, you could plot and plan, but if not selected you have spent a year and will not get commissioned into the AF.

Most will opt OCS also because they can apply and get their slot a year out. This allows you to complete your Masters while you wait out the year.

I know only one person that did ROTC as they obtained their Masters, but that is because they were on the program at college where he could do it in a year and had joined ROTC as a junior, so it was more of timing working out perfectly. Otherwise for those that have a degree already in hand they opted to go directly to OCS. Many for the exact reason OldSalt stated....age!
 
Yes for AROTC. I was once in the same situation you are in. I was sent to Basic Camp at Fort Knox to make up for the first two years of ROTC I missed, I then started ROTC as a MS 3 cadet. The graduate program I was in was a two year program so I was able to receive a commission and a Masters degree at the same time. This was over twenty five years ago, but I believe the program sill exists.
 
Thanks for all the replies. So the general consensus is that Army ROTC allows it, but not the other ROTC programs?
 
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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.
 
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.
I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

- How difficult was the Leadership Training Course? Did you get your own room or did you have to bunk with someone? Were you allowed to have a computer/internet access/free time or was it basically like a boot camp?

- Were you able to get the Army to pay for grad school? If so, would you say that it was very competitive receiving the scholarship?

Thanks
 
I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

- How difficult was the Leadership Training Course? Did you get your own room or did you have to bunk with someone? Were you allowed to have a computer/internet access/free time or was it basically like a boot camp?

- Were you able to get the Army to pay for grad school? If so, would you say that it was very competitive receiving the scholarship?

Thanks

Regarding LTC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tUWZMiYD8

You'll notice in the background of a few shots your living conditions.

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/courses-and-colleges/curriculum/leaders-training-course.html
 
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