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Do you swear in for ROTC?
“I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed …
Are you in the military if you’re in ROTC?
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.
Do you go to BMT after ROTC?
You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to serve as Officers in the Army after graduation in order to go through the entire program, or if you have received an ROTC scholarship.
Do you go to basic in ROTC?
Cadets who earn a four-year scholarship before entering college AND those who join ROTC as a sophomore or junior will attend the ROTC Basic Course. It is a watered-down version of basic training that is only four weeks long. All cadets who will attend the ROTC Advanced Course during the summer after their junior year.
What is ceremony in ROTC?
The Commissioning Ceremony consist of three parts: First, the administering of the Oath of Commissioned Officers. Second, the pinning of the Gold-Bar Rank on the uniform of the commissioning Cadet. Lastly, the First Salute to welcome the new Lieutenant to the Officer Corps.
How long does a commissioning ceremony last?
The commissioning ceremony is a formal ceremony where the candidates will transition from their status as a candidate to that of a Second Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. The ceremony lasts approximately 30 minutes.
What is drills in ROTC?
Drill consists of certain movements by which the flight or squadron is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another.
What do you wear to a commissioning ceremony?
Dress to match the importance of the ceremony Wear a nice suit and tie (or dress for females). Male students should cut their hair short and shave their beards. It’s the details that matter, so do your best to look like an officer on the day that you become an officer.