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Could you please elaborate more on the school bus ticket? I’m in a bit of a bind myself in a very similar situation and am freaking out about my future as an Air Force Officer. I recently contracted and am very worried

Hi all, I recently got contracted as an MS3 back in late November, after jumping thru many hurdles to get there. That said, I haven't had the opportunity until i got contracted to start looking at AROTC "fun" stuff, like CTLT, specialty schools, internships, etc. So, for those who are...

Thanks! So you're saying that IF I end up really, really wanting to branch AD and branch a highly competitive branch like infantry, I wouldn't be out of the water, and it wouldn't be hopeless for me?

I havent been able to do any of that until recently because to my knowledge, you can only do those things when you're contracted. But YES -- I have definitely been looking to do AROTC extracurriculars like that over the summer, in addition to LDAC -- including Airborne school, Air assault, CULP...

Hi all, it's been a long time since I've posted here. Since then, I've finally gotten contracted in AROTC after a year of waiting and many hurdles to jump through. However, I'm very worried about my performance as an MS3. I'm not ranked very high by my peers, I dont know how my PMS ranks me...

Hi all, How many AROTC Scholarship selection boards are there per semester? I know that we have 3 PFTs, but how many boards are available, and how similar are they to the HSSP boards? I unfortunately failed the run portion of the APFT because I got injured days before (couldnt control it), and...

It's an In-College Scholarship Program -- specifically for cadets already in college, like yourself. I'm not sure if having 54 credits puts you as a sophomore though. It does at my school, and most public schools. 30 credits completed = sophomore 60 = junior, etc.

@Jcleppe, there are some people who enlisted, got their DD214, and went to school. And then there are also some who enlisted in the Reserves or NG and then joined ROTC. Thank you both for the advice!

I have a lot of choices, and I'm having trouble making up my mind. i kind of want a combat-related job, so I dont know if havign an education would benefit my ambition by a whole lot. I could always settle to be a CBRN officer too.

Hi all, I'm currently enrolled as an ML2 in AROTC. I was just curious -- what are the benefits of enlisting in reserves/active/NG vs doing an AROTC program in college? I understand the main differences, but here where I go to school, ROTC is somewhat looked down upon by the enlisted people and...

Understood! I'm getting by just fine tuition-wise for this year anyways, and I was always worried that SMP would get in the way of Pershing Rifles, Ranger club, etc. Thanks for the heads up!

Hi all, I have recently started my tenure in Army ROTC this week, and I caught wind of something called SMP. As I understand, it's where you're a member of both the National Guard and Army ROTC, right? Can any army cadet join once I go through Basic training this summer? I have to go through...

Also: I have a friend who's doing AFROTC, and he said that the most important thing he learned was wingmanship -- how to take care of your fellow airmen. Could I somehow incorporate that idea into Army ROTC? At my school, army ROTC seems to be more "de-individualized"; you're more on your own...

Thanks for the advice! I will take that to heart. For clarification, what are OML points? ML stands for military leadership right?

Hi all, I'm getting ready to enroll in AROTC this coming semester. I'd like to ask, how is Army ROTC Leadership Lab different from AFROTC LLAB and PT? In other words, what are the best ways to 1) do well as a cadet and 2) make a good impression on others? I'm asking because I don't wanna be...

Hi again all, For on-campus/college scholarships for current undergraduates, what are the key dates to keep in mind for scholarships starting in Fall 2016? Thank you!

Sorry, everyone. I honestly did not mean to cause any trouble. I'll be more conscientous next time. My specific question, after reading all of this information, is: does the army not fly planes/fixed wing aircraft like the marines? Marines fly helicopters and planes, right?

Hi all, First of all - no, I am not asking for a debate on which branch is tougher/better. I'd just like to know the differences in function/structure between the army and the marines. My school doesnt have a marine corps ROTC unit, but it does have army. What is the main difference between...

Again, thank all for the comments and advice. I really want to do well on the first Army PFA, so.. I plan to workout harder than I ever have this coming month before January hits. What do you guys think of this plan? Over the month, I plan to go to the gym twice a day, eat heathily, and...

Thanks! I will! If you dont mind my asking, I thought your son got a 4 year scholarship? Can these be upgraded somehow, and by how many years? These questions are better saved for cadre, but it is finals week and it can get hectic. Will do!