Why did you join the ROTC?

Why did you join the ROTC?

Army ROTC can help you not only make new friends on campus, but new friends for life. The bonding experience Cadets go through in ROTC carries over into their future military careers where Eastern graduates stay in touch and serve together on military bases in the U.S. and around the world.

Is doing ROTC in college a good idea?

If you think a military career is right for you, ROTC can be a great option. You’ll gain plenty of leadership skills, discipline, and maturity, not to mention a head start on a rewarding career.

Why did you choose ROTC for your NSTP?

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ROTC AS YOUR NSTP? The Reserved Officers Training Corps is one of three components of the National Service Training Program. It instills not just discipline from the students but it also serves as a way of life that can become the foundation of their future endeavours.

Do you think that ROTC can develop your discipline?

Army ROTC can help you be successful during college and afterwards. You’ll quickly gain the confidence and self-discipline necessary to progress in your studies at Western Kentucky University. You’ll acquire leadership skills and credentials which will impress employers when you graduate.

Why do you want to join ROTC?

Top 10 Reasons to Join ROTC. The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is the largest commissioning source for U.S. Army officers. ROTC units are spread out around 274 different college campuses around America. Joining an ROTC unit is the one way for college students to explore military service with no commitment to join the military.

What happens if you drop out of ROTC?

If you drop out or are expelled from the program, you will face serious consequences, including potential legal action. You will also be required to pay back your scholarship if you have received one. (However, keep in mind that many of these consequences only apply to students who do receive ROTC scholarships.)

Is ROTC hard to get into as a sophomore?

When you join in your sophomore year, you have to go to Basic Camp to catch up on the material you missed out in your freshman year. After that you’ll be like any other MSII (sophomore) cadet. The balance between college and ROTC is surprisingly easy. As long as you’re on top of all your work, you shouldn’t feel stressed out about ROTC.

What does it feel like to be a ROTC cadet?

Like other students, you’ll attend your academic classes, participate in clubs and extracurriculars, and live in dorms. In other words, being a cadet won’t make you miss out on a typical college experience—you’ll just have your ROTC commitment, usually one or two classes, alongside it.