Recent content by herdman

Good luck to your son! Congrats! Ft Benning in the summer is not fun(very hot).

I went through OSUT training as an enlisted guy many moons ago. I can't imagine having this kind of stuff or freedom during training. Maybe that is why we always had to train the young LT's when they actually gone in a line platoon. :) I would imagine the Drill Sgt's have a tough time toning it...

This scholarship is labeled as an Army ROTC 2-Year Ike Skelton(MJ) Reserve Forces Duty (MJCGEN) Scholarship. On the GRFD selection the box 2-Year Ike Skelton Scholarship is selected. It states that you are required to participate as a drilling member of a USAR Or ARNG while attend the junior...

Yes, ECP cadet. They state in their letter that you will have the opportunity to compete for active duty at your 4 year school during your Accessions window. It is hard to look at scholarship money and turn it down. But, if the GRFD number locks you in then the money might not be worth it...

If a person is awarded and accepts the Ike Skelton scholarship would that limit their ability to compete for active duty. I have read/heard that getting assigned the GRFD control number will flag you and limit or restrict the ability to go active duty. However, the scholarship states that you...