Hey yall I just started as an MS1 this year and am about to be issued OCP's, I was recommended by some MSIII's and IIII's to buy my own boots and to get gloves. I got the Oakley SI Light Assult Boots 2, and Mechanix gloves. Is there any other gear I should invest in?
If my child leaves ROTC since it is not like we thought it would be decrease his chance to get in to the USN academy? My child likes the Navy events but they were asked to sign a contract to work for another company (fund raising company) to raise money (8 hrs/day x 5 days) they don't keep any...
I've recently obtained a 3-year Army ROTC scholarship. However, I've received a DQ from DoDMERB for an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) diagnosis I received 12 years ago. The main reason I feel this might permanently disqualify me would be my previous use of a 504 Plan accommodating extra time...
Hi all, I'm a rising senior in high school, class of 2025, and I'm interested in applying for AROTC, NROTC, and AFROTC. But I practically have no idea how to apply other than the online applications. I would like a recruiter to help guide but others said I didn't need one to apply for ROTC. So I...
I know USAFA offers an exchange program with AFROTC cadets, but is there a program where Army ROTC can apply for a semester exchange to USAFA/ USMA? Thanks!!
Hey guys. I'm currently a third year in Army ROTC but I'm hoping to cross-commission into the Marine Corps. There are many reasons for my decision including my wife being in the USMC as well as the more hands-on "lead from the front" spirit of their officers. I've read AR 145-1, but I was...
I'm currently filling out my information for the Army ROTC Program at The Citadel. One of the forms is asking for a DOD ID number. I have no recollection of ever being assigned one. I checked all my forms from Dodmerb(I completed it for West Point) and found nothing. I even asked a few guys I...
Hello, I'm in my last quarter as a Junior at a University in California. I had previously been to MEPs but was medically DQed due to being unable to get a waiver for vision. Now I'm trying through DODMERB for Army ROTC. I have gotten the results and I have received six medical codes which are...
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I was at Norwich University and only got a 2 year ROTC Scholarship during my time there. I am starting my 3rd our of 4 years active duty and want to understand why I cannot recieve my GI benefits. I did not get a full ROTC scholarship... and yet is it possible I really cant get my GI bill...
I’m looking into nova a community college system in virginia because I really would like to go to uva or vtech for engineering and they offer guaranteed admission. I’ve also been seriously looking into rotc and was wondering if I can transfer from nova to uva/vtech and still be eligible for an...
Sorry if this may seem like a dumb question, do you only need a waiver for the scholarship/advanced standing? I currently have several medical dq’s and if I don’t get a waiver on first try, I was going to see if I could try join a unit w/out a scholarship and then reapply. Input is appreciated...
Hello...I was recently awarded a four-year AROTC scholarship and am applying for an NROTC as well. I'm curious - for school such as Yale and Penn, where being a candidate for the on-site NROTC battalion will give a considerable boost to applicants, does having an AROTC scholarship (not on-site)...
Hi everyone I have some questions about ACT/SAT scores for ROTC/NROTC
ACT (superscore): 35
Reading: 36
Math: 32
Science: 35
English 35
Writing 9
ACT best single seating: 34
Math 31
Reading 34
Science 35
English 35
Writing 9
SAT superscore: 1480
Reading: 720
Math: 760
SAT best single...
Thinking of taking a gap year to save some money, travel, help with family responsibilities etc. before college. Will I lose my ROTC scholarship or will they be receptive to this and be able to defer my ROTC enrollment by one year?
Hi everyone, I'm currently a senior in high school and looking to do Army ROTC in college. I met with my local army recruiter and he said there are two ways to get the scholarship, SMP and Minuteman, I'm still pretty confused about what both are. I've been trying to look for information but I am...
Hello all, I recently received my type 1 AFROTC national scholarship, and I am looking into potentially tracking for STO or TACPO. Does anyone have any statistics about how many slots AFROTC gets a year to commission 2nd LTs into Special Tactics? Additionally, I know some schools like Embry...
Just was informed by my PMS that my Ed Delay was approved for the Chaplain Program to be a Chaplain Candidate. My question was if as a cadet I can help provide religious accommodations to cadets in my program or do I wait until commission. I know Chaplain Candidates do as lieutenants do while...
I am interested if there are any institutions that reimburse excess funds from an AROTC scholarship? As in the scholarship is "stacked" on top of already existing aid, and a check is cut of the excess money. Specifically Massachusetts's institutions would be great, as I do not know if it varies...
I'm a high school senior
I've completed all of my application. I had a great Interview I maxed out the APFT 57 pushups 51 sit ups 6:05 mile
My GPA is 3.7 unweighted. My SAT scores were 540 math & 560 Verbal.
I've taken 2 AP classes
I'm a varsity athlete in football, wrestling & baseball...