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If you want to become a US Army officer then yes it's worth it. If you don't then you have no business doing ROTC.
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PFC (Join to see) There are good benefits. I taught ROTC about 10 years ago. So I'm not sure what you can get now. I suggest go to the ROTC department and just talk with them and go from there. But ultimately you need to decide if you want to become an officer. What job/branch do you have in mind?
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I am a 74D in the Minnesota National Guard. I have not shipped for AIT yet though, as I did “split ops” I’m a senior in high school and completed basic training last summer.
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I am a 74D in the minnesota national guard. I have not yet shipped to AIT though as I did “split-ops” (I’m a senior in high school; graduated from basic training last summer).
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The scholarship has its perks if you need the financial aid. If you’re interested in becoming an officer it’s definitely a route to consider separate from the Academies, OCS and ‘Green to Gold’ programs. Otherwise not sure what other benefits you’re thinking about.
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I would like to think so. I’m so new to the army I suppose I’m uneducated on what being an officer entails.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
Lots of books out there to learn what being an Army leader is. LTG Hal Moore from We Were Soldiers has several books to read as does MAJ Richard Winters of Band of Brothers fame. I really enjoyed being enlisted however even as a middle grade officer, the chances to effect impact are far greater than at the same position enlisted. It is something you need to want to do, not be interested.
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If by “is it worth it” you mean - is ROTC a good way to receive a commission and earn the privilege of leading Soldiers? Then YES - absolutely. ROTC is an outstanding program. I highly recommend it.
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Let’s see... An college education and a commission? I say “definitely.”
Maybe you should talk to some of your peers who opted for student loans.
Maybe you should talk to some of your peers who opted for student loans.
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ROTC is definitely worth it if you want to become an Officer. Plus the benefits sound good.
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If I were you I’d do it. ROTC allows you to get your college and gain your commission as an Officer at the exact same time. I commission in May.
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1LT Kevin Chapman
I went the non scholarship route so that I could compete for active duty. PFC (Join to see)
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Yes! I am thankful I went through Army ROTC and became a commissioned officer! I highly recommend it for anyone planning to become a commissioned officer!
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If you have already decided you want to pursue becoming an Officer, then yes. ROTC offers some very good benefits. I did 3 years as a Cadet and commissioned through ROTC, I wouldn't have wanted to do it any other way. ROTC gives you the opportunity to have a flexible life (work, social, financial) while also getting the training required to commission.
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