i_sk8_shipm8
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Good morning. I am a reservist in the Navy, I am deploying to the Stan pretty soon, and when I get back I plan to get in the Marine Corps/Navy ROTC if I don't get into the Academy. Not sure what officer path yet but I've got plenty of time to do more research and figure that bit out before I sign anything. Naturally, I have a few questions:
1, what does ROTC consist of, really? Do you just go to your normal college classes and wear uniforms and PT one day a week?
2, at what point do I get a contract signed to make sure I'm going to get my butterbars?
3, for prior enlisted in ROTC, what is the general attitude and feel of ROTC? Should I expect the same type of stuff in boot, a bunch of individuals trying to "figure it out" and a lot of stupid, self-explanatory rules?
4, for Marine cadets, which is better in your opinion, regular ROTC or PLCs at Quantico?
5, is there no way to stay in the reserves while I'm a cadet? The 500 per month for doing no work is nice and all, but I'd like to keep advancing and learning more as an enlisted radioman while I'm training to become an officer and a gentleman.
Thank you in advance.
v/r IT3
1, what does ROTC consist of, really? Do you just go to your normal college classes and wear uniforms and PT one day a week?
2, at what point do I get a contract signed to make sure I'm going to get my butterbars?
3, for prior enlisted in ROTC, what is the general attitude and feel of ROTC? Should I expect the same type of stuff in boot, a bunch of individuals trying to "figure it out" and a lot of stupid, self-explanatory rules?
4, for Marine cadets, which is better in your opinion, regular ROTC or PLCs at Quantico?
5, is there no way to stay in the reserves while I'm a cadet? The 500 per month for doing no work is nice and all, but I'd like to keep advancing and learning more as an enlisted radioman while I'm training to become an officer and a gentleman.
Thank you in advance.
v/r IT3