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Where do you go after ROTC?
Upon completion of the Army ROTC program, graduates will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and will embark on specialized training in their first Army branch. There are a variety of branches that are available to students.
How long serve after ROTC?
A: Scholarship winners must serve for four years; non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course must serve for three years. All who graduate and complete ROTC training are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
Does ROTC count as going to college?
A. No. Students who enroll in ROTC don’t join the Army. They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit. It’s considered a college elective. Q. Is ROTC like “boot camp”? A. No. ROTC cadets go directly to college where they earn their degree.
Do ROTC cadets have a military obligation?
A. During the first two years, ROTC cadets have no military obligation (unless they are a scholarship winner). Q. What is the ROTC course comprised of? A. ROTC programs are divided into phases: The Basic Course studies Army history, organization and structure. The techniques and principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout.
How long do you have to serve in the Army ROTC?
A: Scholarship winners must serve for four years; non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course must serve for three years. All who graduate and complete ROTC training are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Q: What good is Army ROTC for a career outside of the Army?
How many elective classes are there in Army ROTC?
A: Army ROTC classes normally involve one elective class or lab per semester. Although the classes involve hands-on fieldwork as well as classroom work, they are standard college classes that fit into a normal academic schedule.