Commissioning numbers for 2016

My question of the year 's graduates was simple : Of those commisioning at the various SMCs did any who wanted active duty not get it?

A simple question indeed, just seems that nobody here knows that exact number. I guess if the answer is important one could contact each SMC and ask them directly.

From what's been written in the past that number seems pretty low, but it seems like it's not a number the programs release with their commissioning numbers.

Considering the SMCs commissioned to Army Active Duty 190 +- cadets for 2015/2016 that were below the AROTC Cutoff line, it would be interesting to know just how many did not receive the PMS's recommendation. If you do ever find that answer lets us know.
 
@AJC I can share with you what we found while visiting a couple of SMC's...the culture and mentality of serving in the military is vastly different at each school. We found one school that we/she liked on "paper", but when we were there we discovered that only a very small percentage commissions from that school (I'm not trying to start anything so the school will remain unnamed!). Talking with cadets there we didn't find anyone that had medical issues that would prevent serving - they just did not want to. In fact, we never did talk to a single cadet that planned to commission for any branch.

100% Absolutely true EOD/SEALmom, and I have seen the same. There are vastly different cultures at these schools...VASTLY different. This is why it's so important to visit each, if you can, before making a decision.
 
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I know no 2016 details, but my understanding was in 2015 my DS's class had 2 that did not get the nod from the PMS. But as said a lot of the cuts had been done already with budget cuts etc. Seems at one time I remember they were going to have to cut 50 from the contracts between Junior to Senior year. So a lot plays into the so prized BOGUS my school commissioned this many numbers / percentage and yours didn't.

But like said above in a very good detailed post... keep your nose clean and do what is required/ expected then most likely no issue.
 
Please remind me to ask my commissioned DS if he gives a CRAP (for lack of being able to use another word due to my better judgement) about where his brother or sister next to him commissioned from. I think he is due home for a short spat in about two weeks.. if he is granted leave...
 
wow, some people really know how to beat a thread to death. Unfortunate that some want to twist things for questionable purposes and blather on about every minor detail.
 
Doesn't seem quite right to say, "let's not pay attention to minor details," when those "details" shed light on things that may further educate forum members...
Just my $.02...:thumb:
 
DS is a cadet at UNG and has had a fantastic experience there in every way. Has grown academically, has traveled extensively, and has earned highly competitive leadership slots in both the Corps of Cadets and in non-cadet extracurriculars. He is emotionally, physically, academically and mentally ready for Army leadership. He loves the Georgia mountains, woods and rivers, and has taken every advantage the landscape has to offer for hiking, camping, kayaking and exploring. Likewise, I've seen many quality cadets across the board ascending to leadership and commissioning. I've also seen some cadets enter the program, then disappear for one reason or another. It is my opinion that the PMS and military leadership there does a fine job weeding out cadets who would not make good leaders for our soldiers.

I have absolutely zero UNG-hooah-promotional reason for pointing out that the OP's list had an error that exaggerated UNG's number by almost half. In the name of all that is good and accurate, I'm just doing my part to set the record straight that the rest of the numbers in the list may not be what the OP said they are. We don't know. We have not been pointed to an official source.
 
DS is a cadet at UNG and has had a fantastic experience there in every way. Has grown academically, has traveled extensively, and has earned highly competitive leadership slots in both the Corps of Cadets and in non-cadet extracurriculars. He is emotionally, physically, academically and mentally ready for Army leadership.

That's exactly what it's all about! UNG's Army training program and its Army ties are impressive. Kudos to your DS, and good luck to him as he begins his Army journey!
 
Recently heard about more VMI graduates being commissioned this summer: 1 into USAF and several Marines. Definitely impressed with the % of VMI graduates entering military service after graduation.
Good luck in your careers!
 
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