Posted on Jun 8, 2014
Have you been an ROTC Instructor? Do you recommend it?
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So I have always been one to ask myself where I see myself in the next 5 years. I currently am about to be done with Drill Sergeant Duty here in Fort Jackson, and am due to PCS to JBER Alaska in December to start my 2-3 years of Platoon Sergeant Time. After I secure my PSG time I am looking to go into hopefully an ROTC Assignment. I love teaching and believe after being a PSG I could contribute a lot to the future Officers of our Army.
My question is for those of you who have done this job, or are currently doing this job. What do you like/dislike about this assignment and would you recommend it as a stepping stone for possible promotion to MSG? I know I am at least 4-5 years out before I can ask branch about this assignment but I am still curious to anyone who has any experience with this. Thanks in Advance.
V/R SSG Morgan
My question is for those of you who have done this job, or are currently doing this job. What do you like/dislike about this assignment and would you recommend it as a stepping stone for possible promotion to MSG? I know I am at least 4-5 years out before I can ask branch about this assignment but I am still curious to anyone who has any experience with this. Thanks in Advance.
V/R SSG Morgan
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SSG Morgan,
I have never been an ROTC Instructor (obviously), but am the product of an ROTC program. I probably learned much more from the SFC than I did from the LTC. To be honest, we went through 3 PMSs (Professors of Military Science) while I was a cadet. One was an LTC riding out his career as he was not going to make full bird Colonel. The second PMS was MAJ (P) waiting for his slot to open and then was promoted to LTC at his new assignment. The third PMS was in limbo due to unknown circumstances, but most likely also ending his career. From my observations, ROTC Instructors are there due to waiting for their next big opportunity, or there to end their career. I wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to shape cadets in the same manner I was shaped by my NCOs.
Very Respectfully,
1LT Krohn
I have never been an ROTC Instructor (obviously), but am the product of an ROTC program. I probably learned much more from the SFC than I did from the LTC. To be honest, we went through 3 PMSs (Professors of Military Science) while I was a cadet. One was an LTC riding out his career as he was not going to make full bird Colonel. The second PMS was MAJ (P) waiting for his slot to open and then was promoted to LTC at his new assignment. The third PMS was in limbo due to unknown circumstances, but most likely also ending his career. From my observations, ROTC Instructors are there due to waiting for their next big opportunity, or there to end their career. I wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to shape cadets in the same manner I was shaped by my NCOs.
Very Respectfully,
1LT Krohn
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SSG Morgan, I have worked with Officer Recruiting with the South Dakota Army National Guard for the last three years. I have gotten the opportunity to help instruct with the ROTC and OCS programs. It is something that I have enjoyed immensely. One of the biggest advantages is that you get to mold future officers into the type of leaders that you would like to serve with. To me, it is one of the best things of being a NCO, which is the ability to pass on our knowledge and train Soldiers. Hopefully you are able to instruct at ROTC in your future.
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