I'm at a crossroads in my military career. What advice would you give between re-enlisting, doing ROTC or working for the Federal government?

I would not have given up my time in service for anything. As for Ifficer or Enlisted only you know. I was offered throughout OCS, and other opportunities to become and Officer but never felt the calling. For me it was about the Soldiers. Officers are not as close to the Soldiers throughout their career. My decision not necessarily yours. As for Federal Service, I do that now and I will say it can be rewarding but it is nothing compared to military service. You will never find (I will steel some thunder here) a Band of Brothers and Sisters who are together under one common goal willing to put their lives in the line for a belief, Freedom! Thank you for your service. I hope your decision rings true.

My advice? Keep focused on the 25 meter target and do what your heart tells you.

I am a Retired SFC. I did 28 yrs in Army Reserves then went AGR and did another 14 and half. I wish I had went AGR earlier so I could have done 20 active. Something to think about.

eyna,
What does your heart tell you? As it was told to me being a servant leader is not about you, but the men and women you are charged to lead. They deserve your very best at all times. It is great that you have so many options and not many people can say that. I cannot speak on ROTC but I do know OCS. Does ROTC use OML to decide the branch you get? Or is it decided by the needs the of the Army?

Getting info is great. But if you have to ask, maybe your heart isn't in it. Lead, don't follow. Finish school n support the military in any way you can. Not everyone is cut out to serve. (Especially true of my beloved Corps). USMC Sgt. ; Father is Army Officer.

http://www.ocsfoundation.org

Look through this, I think you'd find it useful ....

What major is you bachelors? You GPA, if you can say, as well? If you want active duty with STE Dept, you should aim for the military attache program, I'll try to send you a link on it. Also, do you only want Army? Mist you go ROTC? Or would you want an OCS or direct commission OIS indoc program? Are you clinical? Are you STEM? You don't need to go Army, also, there's USMC platoon leaders course (PLC) whuc is less well known. The USCG has a scholarship program, also, if clinical, look at USPHS COSTEP an analogue to ROTC and PLC frpew know about, though, if you want State Dept, I'm gathering your not clinical. Also, do you want flight at all? If you go warrant or commissioned, from day onez you need to get a masters part time, minimum, as well as do PME, not solely with Army, but with all svcs, I can show you various programs you can do or apply for. Do a more thorough detailed bio sketch, incl hobbies, interests, reading, sports, martial arts...I was Army ROTC,then went USAF OTS instead, I wasn't enlisted first, you're at an advantage having that before going warrant or commissionee, I assure you. However, to answer your question properly I or others here would need to know much more. Include specific course titles of all sciences or serious major coursework you've taken, OK? Math? Physics? Cejm? Comp sci (CS)? it? The mor you submit, the more background you gave, the more I or others can suggest, you don't have to go Army, you can go interservice, I knew many at USAF OTS who did, one guy even wore Navy enlisted dolphins, I'll send you some material so far as I can, OK? I'd be most eager to hear morez try to be as detailed and specific as possible, OK?

I only had two regrets about my 26 years of service: never going to OCS or Ranger School. There comes a point in everyone’s career when they have to make a decision that either invest the time to finish it or leave the service. The best part of my service is that a check hits my bank account the 30th of every month.

I know it a bit late, but I wanted to thank each and every one of you for you contributions. They were definitely valuable and I read through them almost every day. I will definitely consider them all.