Can ROTC cadets who are Green to Gold negotiate airborne and ranger school into their contract?

2019-02-05T15:02:30-05:00

I am going Green to Gold this fall and want to get airborne and ranger school put in my contract. Is that something I can do or will they only offer me a regular contract?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2019 3:06 PM

2019-02-05T15:06:34-05:00

No. ( sorry I laughed at this) As a cadet you have negative power or control. You're only guarantee as a cadet IF you get a enrollment allocation ( slip of paper sending you to officer training) is that you will be an officer if you complete the program.

NEEDS OF THE MILITARY, reign supreme

They do not have to agree to give you any position type. Example : I was a scholarship cadet Middle Eastern Studies and the USAF paid for my education and picked my major; when I commissioned they needed space officers...guess what I became. A non deployable technical field officer. It is what it is. Different world entirely, you have ALOT less choice on field assignments as a GOLD.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Feb 5 at 2019 3:15 PM

2019-02-05T15:15:44-05:00

You're kidding,right?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2019 3:17 PM

2019-02-05T15:17:49-05:00

No, it's not a reenlistment contract, it's ROTC. The Army is paying for your school, you owe them, not the other way around.
Plus, it's not that kind of contract. Depending on how you branch and where you end up, there will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer for Airborne and then Ranger.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Feb 5 at 2019 3:23 PM

2019-02-05T15:23:52-05:00

Follow-on question: Does a green-to-gold candidate have any choice of branch? (i.e...Infantry, Armor, etc.)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2019 3:34 PM

2019-02-05T15:34:15-05:00

It is possible to attend Airborne or Air Assault School as a ROTC cadet. I believe in your Junior year.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Feb 5 at 2019 6:27 PM

2019-02-05T18:27:24-05:00

No, that is not possible. You are signing a completely different contract. However, you can compete for any of the schools your program has slots for. There are airborne, air assault, jungle warfare, northern warfare, etc. More than likely you will be put on an OML where your grades and fitness level will be most important. If Ranger School is a goal, strive to be an Infantry officer as that will give you the best way to get there. But nothing is guaranteed in a contract, you will have to earn it all. Good luck!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 9 at 2019 11:45 AM

2019-02-09T11:45:09-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member no, that's not the way this works. You can request to go to Airborne School while a cadet. You can request several schools. They are offered by OML.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2019 6:50 PM

2019-02-09T18:50:54-05:00

Negotiate? Not really. In order to negotiate, you typically have to have something to offer the other party. However, you can certainly compete for a variety of school opportunities throughout your career, to include ROTC and what folllows. These opportunities are typically OML based. In other words, impress your chain of command, excel physically, mentally, and academically, and be a sterling example to your peers. Your chain of command will notice, and it will pay dividends when you ASK for a school slot.