AROTC National Guard vs AD

[smokey%]

I have my AROTC PMS interview tomorrow. Would it be appropriate to talk about the Army National Guard? Is that frowned upon? Do the interviewers want to see that you are looking to commission into AD as opposed to the National Guard? I only want to speak about the National Guard because of all the humanitarian efforts they are involved in domestically, and how that inspires me to become an Army Officer.

 

[DJmav]

Since there is no guarantee that you can go National Guard, I would think this shows you have thought it out and have interest, period. But, when you commit, you are committing to active duty or reserves and it is not completely your decision when it comes down to it.

 

[Jarhead713]

Talk to them about why you joined, yes. Including a desire to participate in humanitarian efforts is a great talking point. AD does humanitarian efforts, not just the natty guard.

Tell them your goal is to commission, and you are prepared to serve in any role the Army needs, albeit if it's active duty or national guard.

 

[smokey%]

Talk to them about why you joined, yes. Including a desire to participate in humanitarian efforts is a great talking point. AD does humanitarian efforts, not just the natty guard.

Tell them your goal is to commission, and you are prepared to serve in any role the Army needs, albeit if it's active duty or national guard.

Sounds good, I am also doing some research about AD involved humanitarian efforts but so far it's been much easier finding efforts were the National Guard was involved. Back to the Google!

 

[Capt MJ]

Sounds good, I am also doing some research about AD involved humanitarian efforts but so far it's been much easier finding efforts USA the National Guard was involved. Back to the Google!

Research the Navy’s hospital ships USNS COMFORT and USNS MERCY and their humanitarian missions, just for fun.

USNS ships are U.S. Navy ships but not commissioned warships. The master (captain) and crew are federal civil service maritime professionals. The hospital staff and operations det are embarked military. The ships can either be set for combat casualty or humanitarian/disaster recovery.

 

[smokey%]

Research the Navy’s hospital ships USNS COMFORT and USNS MERCY and their humanitarian missions, just for fun.

USNS ships are U.S. Navy ships but not commissioned warships. The master (captain) and crew are federal civil service maritime professionals. The hospital staff and operations det are embarked military. The ships can either be set for combat casualty or humanitarian/disaster recovery.

One of my main talking points about why I want to join the Navy in my USNA and NROTC interviews and essays was all the humanitarian efforts the Navy is involved in. I especially focused on their involvement in Operation Tomodachi.