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I’m currently Active guard reserve. I’m deciding to refrad off the program next year due to me getting a 2 year ROTC scholarship. Can anyone provide any tips on what to expect or your personal experience with ROTC?
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I have a fair bit to say, connect with me and I'll message you when I have the time?
The short version of what I have to offer is humble yourself as an equal among other cadets, prepare yourself for the craziness of TRADOC, keep up with the young kids and get in great shape, and take as many risks as you can, i.e. don't be afraid to make a lot mistakes and then admit you made those mistakes. ROTC is better than OCS because you get more time to adjust yourself to Officer roles and experiment with leadership style and different planning methods with little to no real cost, comparatively.
The short version of what I have to offer is humble yourself as an equal among other cadets, prepare yourself for the craziness of TRADOC, keep up with the young kids and get in great shape, and take as many risks as you can, i.e. don't be afraid to make a lot mistakes and then admit you made those mistakes. ROTC is better than OCS because you get more time to adjust yourself to Officer roles and experiment with leadership style and different planning methods with little to no real cost, comparatively.
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1LT William Pieczara
I agree with the above statements. Was Superior Cadet 2 years in a row. Served Actively for only 5years. Was struck down with an Ilness that ended my military careere: Viral Encephalitis.who I was was in my unit year in WRAMC (Walter Reid Army Medical Center) Alot of rehab, in various other hospitals.. But still around surprising to some of the medical personnel who initially admitted me. I live overseas now have a Dominican wife and 2 beautiful children. Many wonderful ROTC memories as well as memories of serving and being who I was to and for my unit, 1 15th FA FDO. 1Lt. William J Pieczara (USAR ret)
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Was an E7 when I went to ROTC, then was a PMS recently and can lend some insights. Send me a message and we’ll connect to go over it SGT M.
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SGT,
you probably have all the tactical and technical skill set and experience to complete the program relatively easily. You should develop more leadership skills. it should be fun. I went through ROTC in the late 80s, was an APMS in 2004. Your experience will be a benefit but don't allow it to be a distraction.
you probably have all the tactical and technical skill set and experience to complete the program relatively easily. You should develop more leadership skills. it should be fun. I went through ROTC in the late 80s, was an APMS in 2004. Your experience will be a benefit but don't allow it to be a distraction.
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I remember seeing some of you posts in previous enlisted to officer posts. Congratulations on getting the ROTC scholarship. You’ve already gotten some great advice in this thread. Feel free to message me.
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Congratulation, as a prior service NCO I am sure you will make a great officer. Good luck.
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Stay focused on academics as well as ROTC. You could be the greatest military cadet leader in the nation but if you do not graduate, you will not commission. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions simply because you would be a prior service NCO. What ROTC covers is considerably different from any enlisted experience outside of possibly combat arms. So don't think you have to know it all or you will look weak. Finally, share your enlisted/NCO experience with the new cadets. Depending on the program, you may encounter a bunch of new college students right out of high school.
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