Braces in AROTC?

[FØB Zero]

Hi, I will be doing AROTC (on 4 yr scholarship) in the fall. I plan to get braces and was wondering if and when I would be able to… I would have them only for about 12 months, but don’t want to held back from training and summer opportunities. Opinions??

 

[MullenLE]

For all ROTC programs, dental braces must be removed before commissioning. So, no issues

 

[FØB Zero]

For all ROTC programs, dental braces must be removed before commissioning. So, no issues

Understood, thank you. Will I have to report this to DoDMERB whenever I decide to get them?

 

[MullenLE]

The line of demarcation is "contracting."
Once contracted with AFROTC, any and all medical issues are thru your unit. Prior to contracting, any and all medical issues are thru DoDMERB