I know the Commander at my daughter's school said that if one of their AFROTC scholarship cadets don't get to the next step, they are in contact with the Marine part of the NROTC or AROTC...they take the cadets in a heartbeat he said. Especially if they want to fly, since they know the AF has higher medical standards...It is a big deal for sure however these cadets need to understand there are always options. One door closes and another opens.
FYI- the AROTC Commader at my sons school conveyed to the AFROTC Commader that he would be interested in speaking with any AF cadet who was not offered a spot. I don’t know for sure if a scholarship would be on the table but I do know that the Army offers a 2 year scholarship so I think it a good possibility.
That makes sense since the Corps is short of pilots, as I understand it.I know the Commander at my daughter's school said that if one of their AFROTC scholarship cadets don't get to the next step, they are in contact with the Marine part of the NROTC or AROTC...they take the cadets in a heartbeat he said. Especially if they want to fly, since they know the AF has higher medical standards...
Congrats!!! 3 out of 10 cadets were selected at my son's det....it was a bloodbath. He has a great Plan B and doesn't need the scholarship to finish school so he is in a good situation. I feel for the kids who aren't thoughGot a text at 5:30 my time this morning that my son got a spot He was also prepared to talk with both Navy and Army at his school - Army leadership had reached out to him previously. Still don't know what session, so the patience continues. Best of luck and perseverance to all of these deserving kids who want to serve our country!
Sort of. You're required to go to Field Training after you receive an Enrollment Allocation. An EA is basically the Air Force saying based on projected needs, they should have a spot for you once you commission. Those EAs are broken up into categories based on tech and non tech majors, interest in flying, etc.Okay....just so I'm perfectly clear on how this whole shebang works......
Kids in AFROTC have to go to Field Training at some point in their academic career. This, I get.
Am I reading correctly, that those NOT Selected for Field Training are forced out of ROTC, completely, and either bail from school, or go it alone (financially)...by way of other scholarships, or out of pocket?
Sounds like a painful variation on the USAFA theme, where fewer appointments were offered...and an extension of the 3rd board shenanigans.
This is very a very informative post. Thank you for explaining things so clearly!Sort of. You're required to go to Field Training after you receive an Enrollment Allocation. An EA is basically the Air Force saying based on projected needs, they should have a spot for you once you commission. Those EAs are broken up into categories based on tech and non tech majors, interest in flying, etc.
If you're NOT selected, you can be asked to return as an AS500, meaning you get another shot at it next year. If on scholarship, regardless of whether or not you get offered 500 status, you lose it. You can also be told to hit the road if you're not competitive as well.
It's kind of messed up tbh. We had a 100% selection rate for years when I went through, and they gave out rated slots like candy. Now, the purge has come back after the binging cycle.
For anyone not selected, also consider the Air National Guard or Reserve. You get education benefits and can apply to be a pilot with them after graduation.
Question, if son is offered an NROTC scholarship (still waiting like everyone else to hear) and he goes this route instead of his offered type 7 AFROTC can he join the marines and apply to be a pilot? Or would have needed to apply for the NROTC-MO?That makes sense since the Corps is short of pilots, as I understand it.
Bottom line, AFROTC cadets have to compete twice to get a commission: Once when they earn a scholarship, then again after their AS200 year. So consider that when you decide to accept or reject. He can NOT take an Air Force scholarship and be a USMC pilot. If he wants to be a USMC pilot, he must apply for a USMC scholarship. Navy pilot? Navy scholarship.Question, if son is offered an NROTC scholarship (still waiting like everyone else to hear) and he goes this route instead of his offered type 7 AFROTC can he join the marines and apply to be a pilot? Or would have needed to apply for the NROTC-MO?
@emptynest2021 Do you know the name of the Reddit group for AFROTCI hope all detachments are offering other options. There’s a pretty active Reddit group for AFROTC that I hope many are a part of. There are lots of words of advice to the young ones.
It’s great that the AROTC Commander is reaching out
@emptynest2021 Do you know the name of the Reddit group for AFROTC
Looks like the current juniors are the ones that suffered the most according to this data?These are the graphics from Reddit