Is there an AFOQT-type test for Army ROTC?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:39:46 -0400

I was in enrolled in AFROTC and we needed to pass the AFOQT. You were only given two shots at the test and if you failed you couldn’t continue.

Unfortunately I was let go from the program before this point because I have a shellfish allergy.

Does Army ROTC have a test similar to this? If so what is it called, I’d like to start preparing for it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2018 5:43 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:43:32 -0400

There is the Army Physical Fitness Test. Currently required to do 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups, and a 2 mile run. Look up APFT score bracket on google to see what you need to pass. Each program is different on how they keep you as a member before you commission.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2018 5:47 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:47:00 -0400

No there is not. As an SMP Cadet, the only qualifications for Army ROTC is a 19 ACT score or 110 GT score from the ASVAB

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Oct 6 at 2018 6:48 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 18:48:29 -0400

If you are a college student, you can enroll in ROTC as long as it is before the 3rd year of the program. However, to contract with ROTC, you need to meet the academic standards, pass the APFT, get medically qualified, and make sure you do not have any legal issues. Each program has someone responsible for recruiting so you should talk to that person at the school you are interested in. He or she can tell you the specific requirements and what you need to do to be competitive for a scholarship or non-scholarship option.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2018 6:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:57:19 -0400

If you have a shellfish allergy you may not be able to continue at all