armyguard24
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How does the job selection work with ROTC? Does it work the same way as the SA's? And how long after Commissioning does one go to training for the job? (particularly Reserves)
I wasn't asking about branching, but reporting so I am still curious.
I looked for BOLC on the acronym list, but it doesn't exist, please enlighten me what that is.
My point was for AF, AFA goes 1st to the schools, than it is filled by ROTC and OCS, OML and DOR play into the equation when it comes to report date.
The way I read your post there is no preference to the source.
Ok thank you. I find it more appealing to go into the Reserves after because I can establish a civilian career and have the Army as a part time career as well. What are the chances of landing an Intel position after graduation or even a CBRN position?
I would highly recommend against CBRN, especially as an officer. Not much job satisfaction.
Well it really is subjective. Chemical and a few other branches are often a running joke in ROTC ("Oh man at least you didn't branch chemical" kind of thing). Some people find the branch as a hidden gem with high chances of promotion, post-military job opportunities and various post options.
I would highly recommend against CBRN, especially as an officer. Not much job satisfaction.
AG -- I get your drift but let's be careful not to confuse position on the OML with being "a mediocre cadet". I'm sure you did not mean it that way, but a grade or position does not a person make. Some are naturally more athletic than others, some are naturally more academically inclined, and even though a person is lower on the OML does not mean they did not give 100% and do their best with the tools that God gave them. It just means they received mediocre scores in the specific measurements that compose the OMS. What it really means, stepping back and looking at it in perspective, is that the cadet is still prepared to be a better leader than 98% of the population... just not top 1%, if you follow me. which reminds me of the old joke: "What do you call a doctor who finished last in his/her class in Medical School?" you still call them "Doctor!"Yes, MI is usually in the top 3 branch choices while chemical is consistently on the bottom. If you are a mediocre cadet and you put CM in your top 3, you WILL get it.
I agree with Scoutpilot that most chemical officers do not enjoy serving in that branch.
AG -- I get your drift but let's be careful not to confuse position on the OML with being "a mediocre cadet". I'm sure you did not mean it that way, but a grade or position does not a person make. Some are naturally more athletic than others, some are naturally more academically inclined, and even though a person is lower on the OML does not mean they did not give 100% and do their best with the tools that God gave them. It just means they received mediocre scores in the specific measurements that compose the OMS. What it really means, stepping back and looking at it in perspective, is that the cadet is still prepared to be a better leader than 98% of the population... just not top 1%, if you follow me. which reminds me of the old joke: "What do you call a doctor who finished last in his/her class in Medical School?" you still call them "Doctor!"