How difficult is it to get SMP my sophomore year, and what impact does it have on my ability to compete in ROTC and for commissioning?
-How difficult is it to get SMP my sophomore year? (non-scholarship) and what are the steps to doing so/qualifying?
-When I graduate from college and the normal ROTC cadets commission, can I commission like that also or do I have to go to OCS since I'm prior enlisted?
-How much does drilling/AT actually take away from my ability to compete in ROTC?
-Also, just off topic, what sort of things do they look for in a secret or TS clearance?
Thank you and sorry for so many questions. Even answers on just one or two would be helpful.
ROTC
Enlisted
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
1. This depends on your unit, state, and recruiter. Some ROTC units have SMP recruiters in or near the ROTC office.
2. Don’t worry about this, you’ll be okay. This is a very common path. Just be aware of what component you want to go into. Some SMP contracts may have you commission into the guard reserves.
3. December and April or May drills may break your semester. It is critically important for you to be very proactive with your classes so you don’t have to worry about one December drill taking away all of your study time. When you go to advanced camp, it can stand in place of AT.
My advise would be to attend as many Battle Assemblies as you can. The more you integrate into your unit, the more responsibilities and experience you'll get.
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