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Hey guys! I'm currently a junior in high school aiming to be a 67J in the Army. The time to apply for college and deciding what I'll major in is coming up, and I honestly still don't know what to major in. All I want to do is fly for the military, and maybe fly EMS helo's once I leave, but obviously that isn't a major. I've heard something in STEM may help my chances on getting branched into Medical Services, but I don't know what people who are looking to be pilots typically major in. Does anyone know what 67J's or 15A's typically major in?
Thanks to all that have answered so far! I'm really interested in chemistry, it's been my favorite class and I'm good at it, but I've been told so many times that it's extremely difficult in college and most end up with relatively lower GPA's ranging 2.8-3.2. I'm afraid my GPA would be on the lower end compared to others that majored in something a little easier and it'll end up really hurting me when it comes to the whole Order of Merit business.
Thanks to all that have answered so far! I'm really interested in chemistry, it's been my favorite class and I'm good at it, but I've been told so many times that it's extremely difficult in college and most end up with relatively lower GPA's ranging 2.8-3.2. I'm afraid my GPA would be on the lower end compared to others that majored in something a little easier and it'll end up really hurting me when it comes to the whole Order of Merit business.
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67J: Aeromedical Evacuation
15A: Aviation Officer
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Look at the aviation programs offered by Embry-Riddle in Arizona or Florida and Spartan in Oklahoma. They offer degrees that even if you were not selected for a military aviation program (it can be very competitive) you are a qualified Commercial Pilot upon completion.
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I’m a 15A and I majored in Electrical Engineering. However, major is not necessarily the deciding factor. My peers are from various majors, not just STEM. The Oder of Merit List (OML) at your school of choice and the slots available for that MOS are what matter most. Focus on being the best student and cadet that you can be to enhance your chances of becoming a 67J. Best of luck to you!
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I'm in flight school right now (navy). There's everything from criminal justice, to aero science, to engineering, to physics, to political science etc.
The instructors here claim the aero blah blah and the engineering guys here actually do worse in flight school from bringing in outside information. Haven't seen that trend myself though. Not yet.
Feel free to hit me with whatever questions you have
The instructors here claim the aero blah blah and the engineering guys here actually do worse in flight school from bringing in outside information. Haven't seen that trend myself though. Not yet.
Feel free to hit me with whatever questions you have
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Piloting, of course! I kid. Actually, your degree doesn't matter, though technical degrees will probably better prepare you for the concepts. Congrats, young lady, on the strength and maturity to step up and serve.
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The RUSH of being there, when most people don't have the chance to experience it.
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Pilots major in talking shit, how to talk with their hands, drinking copious amounts of alcohol, and picking up women.
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Major schmajor. You need to start practicing your bar room singing and motorcycle riding. :)
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A1C Ian Williams
A sea chanty to get past the. Tom Cruise does not age, does he, sir? MAJ (Join to see)
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Pilots major in awesome; just ask them they’ll tell you!
Branching Aviation to Active Duty from ROTC is very competitive, and requires you pick Aviation as your first choice in branch selection. It also has a longer service obligation than the other branches.
It’s a different process entirely to branch as a MSC/67J for a medevac unit in the Reserve Compoent. If that is something you consider, it’s worth a different post/question.
There isn’t a specific major that is looked for in ROTC for branching Aviation, OML is weighted in favor of STEM, but not enough to make up for a low GPA or low PT score.
Overall, despite my initial joke, major in something you will do well in. Work hard on PT and at Advanced Camp, and a high OML score will have more to do with getting a flight seat than anything.
Branching Aviation to Active Duty from ROTC is very competitive, and requires you pick Aviation as your first choice in branch selection. It also has a longer service obligation than the other branches.
It’s a different process entirely to branch as a MSC/67J for a medevac unit in the Reserve Compoent. If that is something you consider, it’s worth a different post/question.
There isn’t a specific major that is looked for in ROTC for branching Aviation, OML is weighted in favor of STEM, but not enough to make up for a low GPA or low PT score.
Overall, despite my initial joke, major in something you will do well in. Work hard on PT and at Advanced Camp, and a high OML score will have more to do with getting a flight seat than anything.
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A1C Ian Williams
Very well, said, Ian 2LT (Join to see) Inspiring others as a good serviceman should.
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