ROTC rankings

Besides you're better off picking where you want to go on whether they have a winning football program or not. You'll a much better experience at a Texas A&M game than one at Great Lakes Maritime. :yllol:
 
I don't know if I would classify Texas A&M as a stellar football program right now, but more of a let down. LOL


(purely sarcasm)
 
I was the OP
Here another ranking list http://whatwilltheylearn.com/
They focused on the conservative curriculum. Sort of liek the Great Books thing
USAFA and USCG and USMA are three of the 2 schools in the "A" list in the http://whatwilltheylearn.com/a-list
Notice most of the Ivy League are grade D-F
United States Air Force Academy A
United States Coast Guard Academy A
United States Military Academy A
United States Naval Academy B
The Citadel B
Virginia Military Institute C
Virginia Polytechnic Institute C
Texas A&M University - College Station C
 
Pima said:
Most old posters like me, Jcleppe Sheriff, kinnem and -Bull- just to name a few will tell you meet with the cadre when you do the school tours. Contact them prior and set up an appointment. Not for an official interview, but just to get a feel for the program at the school because ROTC is going to be an integral part of their life just like academics.
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While the advice above is good, also be aware that cadres can and do change and when that happens the program can also change. That happened at my DS's school and he has been less than thrilled with the program since. I think he likes most of his instructors individually but has found things like changes in PT (he thinks it no longer keeps him in shape) very frustrating. To my mind it is kind of like choosing a job because you like the boss -- you don't want to take a job where you don't like the boss if you can avoid it, but in the end you need to realize that the boss can change and the job will still remain.
 
Of course they change. The instructors are AD, thus they will move every 3-4 years. You can't predict the future, this is going to not only happen in ROTC, but also AD. I was just saying that it is something to try to accomplish.
 
Possibly the most important person in the battalion (according to my DS an MSIII) may be the HR rep. If that person doesn't have their act together your ROTC experience can be unpleasant. Fortunately their battalion has a good one.
 
nofodad said:
Possibly the most important person in the battalion (according to my DS an MSIII) may be the HR rep. If that person doesn't have their act together your ROTC experience can be unpleasant. Fortunately their battalion has a good one.
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Boy if that isn't that the truth.
 
1000 % agreed!

Read through threads here how their stipend was boffed and you will see it is impacted by the HR.

That being said, I need to clarify why I think it is important parents should not visit with their child.
1. The CoC will respect them for not having Mommy and Daddy with them...sorry, but that is my opinion. They will see the candidate as someone that is self sufficient...an attribute they like.
2. Parents showing up is a dog and pony show.
3. I regret not saying when making the appointment ask to meet some of the POC cadets.
~The leadership WILL change while they are in ROTC, however, if they meet a cadwith thehat is a junior at the school, they will still be there next year. It gives them insight regarding personalities. Not trying to take away from the cadre!
~~ Just saying it gives insight from a peer perspective.

Our DS had a great unit. They would take the POCs and use them as mentors for their (POC) final two years in college. The freshmen and sophomores could talk to them regarding anything. Our DS had two cadets. He commissioned 2 years ago and to this day he is still in contact with them.
 
My DS' unit has is up for its third major staff change in 4 years. Its all a matter of timing, but 3 years seems to be the norm at the NROTC units.

The "personality" will definitely change with major staff changes.

Pima makes a good point. My DS spent time with midshipmen, went to the NROTC lab and even went to classes with them. He got some of the inside "scoop" from a student perspective and got to see more of the school. It was time will spent.
 
On the Marine Corps side it's a 3 year tour. DS had a great MOI/AMOI staff this first year. (The AMOI at my DS' unit was just awarded the "AMOI of the Year" award. ) He and the MOI are both set to rotate out. In checking the MARADMINs, their replacements have been named.

The CO and XO of the unit just started their tour this year. I'm assuming their tours are 3 years.

One constant at my DS' unit is that the civilian staff has remained constant for several years--through several active duty staff changes. They're solid.
 
Agree rocatlin, Marine Corps tour is 3 years. DS had one MOI freshman year, another for the last 3 and the replacement has already been named.

Pretty cool that your DS got to work with such a high caliber AMOI.
 
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