harrynm034
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What are some benefits of going to SMC other than guaranteed commissioning and Corps of Cadets?
you can do ROTC at a SMC so a double bonus
I believe a requirement to do 4 years of rotc class regardless of contracting status exists
I believe a requirement to do 4 years of rotc class regardless of contracting status exists
Not true. My son is in Corp at A&M but not in ROTC.
As far as outcomes go, I have never noticed a real difference between a SA/SMC graduate vs. ROTC vs. OTS officer that can be attributed to how they obtained their commission. Rather, I have noticed that a lot of people that would have been good officers anyway tend to gravitate (and be accepted to) the SA's and SMC's.
I'd toss out there that you have to be a certain type of person to want to do the SA/SMC route (and not have it be for a self-serving purpose), so if you lean towards that, then you are likely the type of person it would benefit. If you don't, then look at OTS and/or ROTC, because you won't likely gain much more from the SA/SMC route and you lose a lot of the "college experience".
Interesting I thought that was part of the definition of a SMC -
Question then, if you are in the Corp but not in Rotc, what happens when you graduate? Do you commission or it is bascially having a military life four years while at school but when you graduate you enter the civilian world?
Many Corps of Cadets members graduate from SMC's and choose not to commission. The SMC's are usually seeking to increase the percentage who do.Question then, if you are in the Corp but not in Rotc, what happens when you graduate? Do you commission or it is bascially having a military life four years while at school but when you graduate you enter the civilian world?
At an SMC you will be fully immersed into a military lifestyle. More so at VMI and Citadel than say Virginia Tech or UNG due to them having a Corp of Cadets and "regular" students verses all students being in the Corp of Cadets. At an SMC everyone will participate in ROTC, where are you a civilian type school you will be a student who is in ROTC.
My son felt that in most cases, but certainly not all, the SMC cadets were better prepared for basic and advanced camp due to their regular military duties on post.
I would imagine there is more of a "brotherhood" feeling at the SMC's where you are all gpigo through some sort of "initiation" process as well.
It really depends on what you are looking for. A regular college experience and participating in ROTC or something quite out of the ordinary. SMC cadets are somewhat guaranteed active duty if they desire it ( still need PMS approval) which can be an advantage. However, many non SMC cadets also get active duty.
I am confused then. Are you saying you can join the corp but not join Rotc and commission? If so what is the difference between those who do corp only and those who do corp and Rotc?Many Corps of Cadets members graduate from SMC's and choose not to commission. The SMC's are usually seeking to increase the percentage who do.Question then, if you are in the Corp but not in Rotc, what happens when you graduate? Do you commission or it is bascially having a military life four years while at school but when you graduate you enter the civilian world?
Question then, if you are in the Corp but not in Rotc, what happens when you graduate? Do you commission or it is bascially having a military life four years while at school but when you graduate you enter the civilian world?
I am confused then. Are you saying you can join the corp but not join Rotc and commission? If so what is the difference between those who do corp only and those who do corp and Rotc?
Then why do Rotc if you can commission without dealing with it. Not trying to be pain, just curious how it worksI am confused then. Are you saying you can join the corp but not join Rotc and commission? If so what is the difference between those who do corp only and those who do corp and Rotc?
ROTC Corp members have more required classes and extra extracurricular requirements. But otherwise you would not know the difference. One of my DS’s best buds is a contracted NROTC but outside extra PT, a pin on his uniform, you would not know the difference.