I love learning, so I have to ask.
What is LTC? Did QA mean LDAC? LTC in AF world = Lt. Col.
Now, Devil's advocate questions.
1. If I am correct the Army has to do a lot of personnel cutting in the next few yrs. The reason I have come to understand is due to the fact that they are returning back home at a higher rate than sister services.
~~~~ I.E. AF is down to @a 2.3% cut because they started cuts back in 10 for officers. They are now at attrition due to separation and retirement.
~~~~ They also cut AFA class sizes inn 10, cut AFROTC scholarships in 09 (?), cancelled OCS boards, and RIF/SERB in 10/11.
2. Cadet Initial Program
~~~~ Is that the AFROTC equivalent of SFT (Summer Field Training). If not selected, the chances of staying in AFROTC is @1%. It is held the summer of their rising jr. yr.; or IOTW that 2nd yr.
If I understand the AROTC proram correctly. there is no board selection like AFROTC SFT.
Is this their way to now implement that selection process?
~~~ I.E. Can they cut using the Cadet Initial Entry Program? If so, than would be wrong to assume that the LDAC group would be smaller in size,hence the can extend it by 3 days without creating any budget issues?
The fact is the DOD has a budget. Each branch has a budget. ROTC is part of that budget. I doubt they will take from AD before they take from ROTC.
The question is since in the article it states 78% officers commission from a ROTC source, how can they cut ROTC? Yet, if they are over the numbers for personnel, how can they keep producing Army officers at the same rate they have in the past?
Chicken or the Egg?