Not to be rude, just curious, why does it matter? I only ask because every yr this becomes a thread, and I always wonder why?
The only answer I can ever guess is the cadet/mid is located near a base/post and they want to go shopping.
Does anyone know at what point AROTC cadets are issued an ID card?
I've noticed that many places that offer military discounts have started only offering the discounts to Active Duty Military, though they still seem to give the discounts to my son with his card.
. I've noticed that many places that offer military discounts have started only offering the discounts to Active Duty Military, though they still seem to give the discounts to my son with his card.
Does anyone know at what point AROTC cadets are issued an ID card?
Not to be rude, just curious, why does it matter? I only ask because every yr this becomes a thread, and I always wonder why?
The only answer I can ever guess is the cadet/mid is located near a base/post and they want to go shopping.
Some of us remember when RC members were given pink ID cards and Active Duty getting green ID cards.
Now with CAC (new ID card), can't tell if you are Active duty or Reserves.
I got issued the green card when I was contracted. The rank on each card among my peers was really random though with some saying ROTC/STU, E-1, E-5 or even E-6. I live next to a large army and AF base so the card was nice to have access to the gym, PX, clinical rotations at the hospital and clothing/sales. Since nobody but cadets use the green card any more it is really easy for people to pick you out
The CAC card is only issued to SMP cadets from what I understand and of course when you commission.
Edit-I guess the IRR gets the green card still according to the CAC website
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CAC Cards are now issued to cadets that are going to CULP.
They actually go through inprocessing at Ft. Knox for Temp Active Duty, he even had to sign up for the AD Life insurance for 31 days, and pay for it of course. I think that's why they get the CAC Card and not the normal Green Card. Nice for him the card expires the day he graduates so he can use it until he gets his new one.
Interesting I wasn't aware of this, thanks for sharing. I wish I had the CAC card as a cadet...well early December I guess I will get my wish!
#1 I was not aware this becomes a topic every year.
#2 It matters because my son was told they were getting them last year and they never got them. This year he has heard nothing, so I was just curious as to what the standard practice was.
Well, by all means and ways, yes. Once you sign your contract, you are a member of the USAR in the rank of Cadet. With a copy of your oath/contract, and assignment orders, you should be able go to the nearest military installations (service immaterial, reserve/guard/active) and be issued an ID card. Having said that, many a lard-butt (not to say, ass) admin type just won’t be bothered to get the correct info or papers to the cadet. Because that is work and a lot of folks don’t like to do that. But according to regs, yes. Nothing customary, habitual or optional there.Does anyone know at what point AROTC cadets are issued an ID card?
It’s rank: CDT ; grade: E-5, not that they’d get the pay unless drilling as an SMP or at Advanced Camp.The pay grade listed on the ID can vary based on who the admin person is helping the cadet get the card. Don't confuse pay grade with rank though. Just because the ID lists the pay grade as E-6 does not make one a staff sergeant. Same way with SMP cadets. They are paid as E-5's, but are not sergeants.