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I want to thank everyone for their responses, particularly, well everyone. I definitely have some things to think about in terms of where I want to go and what I want to do. I've never heard of the Acquisition Corps so thanks for the info green4life. I hear what you are saying Marist College...

@gojack I live in NJ and go to school in DC. @Pima At the end of the day I want to serve my country which is why I joined ROTC - that's the only reason. The scholarship would only serve to make my life easier after I graduate while serving my country. I would prefer to be Active Duty over...

Ok, so I am kind of at a crossroads here and I'm not sure what to do. I've already spoken to my parents/family about it and figured I could get some more perspectives on here. Right now I am a non-scholarship non-contracted sophomore in AROTC. I joined the program as a sophomore because I...

Thanks guys.

Hey just a quick question Can I wear an all black Jansport backpack while in my ACU? It's all black besides the Jansport logo/label. If the label is a problem, do you know an easy way to remove it?

@ClarksonArmy 4th Brigade. I am just getting started in ROTC this semester so by the time summer comes I won't have much experience. LTC looks like a REALLY good time but also a really good learning experience for new cadets. I also think it helps a new cadet realize if the Army is what they...

I was bummed to hear that CC is cutting down on the amount of cadets they are taking to LTC this summer. It sounds like a lot of fun and I was already getting excited for it. My school's BN usually sends 10+ cadets but we were informed today that we were only slotted ONE cadet to send to LTC...

Thank you for the link. I am starting PT next week and I will be meeting my cadre and the rest of my fellow cadets this week. I am really excited to get started. So far communication from the battalion hasn't been too great. I have spoken to several different goldbar recruiters (from last...

Does anyone know of a good training plan for the APFT? Perhaps on another website? I am just joining my AROTC's battalion this semester as a college sophomore. As of now, I want to go active duty and I would enjoy getting the same benefits that most other cadets have (i.e. tuition...

Thanks for the tip goaliedad. I didn't mean to come off in a bad way. I am just a little frustrated at this point - that's all. Everytime I call I speak to the same 2LT in the office and he seems uninviting and like he doesn't want to help - or he expects that I know everything already.

Goaliedad, That is my point. The big decisions have already been made, or there are less to make compared to a senior in high school. I am already attending college so no decision to make there and an "offer" won't really "come through" for me. Most of the bigger aspect questions have...

ClarksonArmy, Yes, I have spoken to them and I will be calling tomorrow. The reason why I ask these questions here is because I don't want to be a thorn in their side, I guess. One thing that does bother me though is that I have sent two emails, with legitimate questions, that were not...

I am joining my school's Army ROTC platoon next semester. Will I have to get clothes, uniform, gear, etc? I know cadets have specific clothing for PT and they wear uniforms on certain days. Will I get a uniform(s) for next semester? Do they give me the clothing for PT? Do I pay for it, or...

Let's pretend I join the ROTC program with two years remaining of my education and I go the Reserve Forces/National Guard route with SMP. When it says you serve part time while pursuing a civilian career does it mean you can pursue a civilian career outside of the army and drill on the weekends...

ClarksonArmy, thanks for the info! That was very helpful. How exactly does one 'compete' for a scholarship at LTC? Are the cadets evaluated when they attend LTC? Approximately how many scholarships are given out for LTC cadets? Just curious...

So I made the trip over to the ROTC office today and it went alright. Pretty much all of my questions were answered but I am still confused on some things. I was told that I should join their program next semester so I can 'prove' myself so I have a better chance at being sent to LTC over the...

Edit: Please excuse my typo in the heading. :/ Hi everyone. Here is a quick bio/background of myself; I am currently sophomore in college attending a four year private school with an AROTC program. I always had an interest in the Army but recently realized it is something I really want to...