1. Understand the OML process 2. Understand what you need to master vs. what you only need to know the basics of 3. Learn more about the “real army” - talk to prior service members 4. Learn from the upperclassmen 5. Don’t make ROTC everything
Know this is a bit dated, but back when I was in ROTC, '72-'76, the most important thing I learned was to listen to your NCO's. The night before our commissioning, a few of us were taken aside by a very crusty old Vietnam Vet SF Master Sergeant and he in no uncertain terms gave us the best advice I've ever gotten. It paid huge dividends thru the years, as I retired as a Colonel.
When I was in ROTC (2000 to 2004) no one cared about ANYTHING except your PT score. Complete idiots were at the top because they could get into the extended scale 300+ points. Couldn't read a map or use a compass, but the Army thought they were better because of their PT score. I hope and pray that this has changed.
It has been that way forever. Former Active Duty Captain here 1991-1998. Yup it was that way then also. This is because this is one of the few things they can quantify.
I sighed up For ROTC I’m a freshmen and today was my first day. It was intimidating but I really think I’m going to enjoy it. I actually stood when asking our Major a question and I was praised for it. It’s not that cool but nobody else was doing it so I felt kinda happy.
@@fatal_moon4570 better than ever imagined. im starting to actually make friends so that's good. and well. my first lieutenants kind of cute, and we're becoming friends. i love every aspect of ROTC. the working out is great but sucks. im much happier than i used to be. i really think i made the right choice. in fact. i know i made the right choice.
@@IveGotABZZ great to hear that its your right choice. im planning on joining next school year, hoping my gender and height dont limit my possibilities of succeeding in ROTC.
@@fatal_moon4570 not at all. im 5'4 and a female. ether of those things dont limit your possibilities of success. i mean freak. im already a Privet First Class. some second years dont even have that rank. what grade are you in?
Depends on whether u apply as a high school or college student. If you apply in hs, you need to fill out an online application which includes pft (physical fitness test), an interview, and a few essays. If they select you then you’re under a contract that requires you to pursue a military career. However, if you decide to join in college then I don’t believe there’s a need to do any of the stuff you have to as a high school student. Although, that means you’re not under a contract and you’re considered a “volunteer” until they do end up selecting you.
Another thing is that if you are prior-enlisted (Guard or Reserve) when you contract for ROTC is also ask to get into the SMP so you get "promoted" to the pay grade of E-5 Sergeant. Best way to do this is ask the Battalion Commander for the form when you contract.
5:07 the upperclassmen all have rank so far up their butts that i went from cptn of the 1st years shooting team and one of the better rifleman on the drill team, not to mention i know color and honor guard. and i healed the position of 2nd squad leader. to getting kicked off of the shooting team, drill team, all planed color guards they had me on, leadership position revoked, all because the company commander didn't like how fast i was learning all of their positions.
I don't know who disliked this video but IT was so good I liked and subscribed. I'm currently enlisted, in the reserves, and transferring to a CSU this semester with my AA and on the road to commissioning. Thanks for the great info.
The last one its definitely so true, my freshman year I let jrotc become my life and tbh I had lots of fun but I also wish I would've done other things.
My son was in NROTC, he is now in reserves (a commander O-5) learned to fly, earned 2 masters degrees and is now a pilot with United Airlines. It all started for him in NROTC (Navy back in 1999.) so proud of his friends who love our country as his dad does.
Its hard bringing a civilian into leadership in the army. I think they would rather have the nco's in ocs ...because, you are right, they have the basic ground work of the organization and understand the "army life". My son wants to go in and become a officer. I advised he should go into the guard or reserve first and see if he likes the life. He had a 4.0 out of college so I suppose he could talk with the recruiter and work the ocs in at the same time. Nice points in the video. thanks
Awesome video. You condensed a lot of info into a few important facts that everybody needs to know, well done. Sometime in the future when you've got some more time on your hands you should do a ruck sacking video where you cover the tips and tricks about the weight, proper equipment, boots, training, etc. needed for ruck sacking. Also, considering how important it is to know how to use a map and compass it would be nice to see a demonstration.
Thanks. The ruck sacking video isn't a bad idea, let me get some more experience under my belt with it (we have a 12 mile ruck march at the end of BOLC) and then I'll see what I can put together. And I've thought about doing lesson videos for various stuff but am a little worried about OPSEC. However, reading a map is such a basic thing that it should be fine
As a JROTC cadet and been on staff for almost 2 years now, rotc in college is something I would love to be apart of. I’ve grown so much love to do better for the country. But this information is helping me, because I’m at a steady 2.8 gpa so now I know to boost myself higher , I was a 3.0-3.7 in my middle school years, so let’s do this.
I’m in a community college right trying to get my GPA and college hours up before I transfer to a university in my state. Trying my best to get into Air Force ROTC, I been watching all your videos. I’m 20 right now
I'd definitely recommend studying The Air Force song, Airmans Creed, Chain of Command, and the Articles of the Code of Conduct. These things are unlikely to change in the next few years and are highly important to doing AFROTC. Also head to every lab with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, if you go there sad that you have to be there, you wont get anything out of it.
As far as GPA, in a surprisingly large number of classes, it’s the second class which is the killer, weed out class - Calc 2, Geology 2, Organic Chem 2. Don’t get burned your second semester of college. Two killer classes in one semester is manageable. Four of them not so much. And three would be gray area. Ask people who are in a major a year or two ahead of you. And you can ever so casually pre-study, like simply leafing through a geology textbook. And also, if you respectfully and sincerely ask a professor if you can sit in a couple of classes, most will say yes, at least for the larger classes. For the really largest classes, in most cases you can just pop in. Even Psychology 2, for crying out loud, seemed to be an intentionally difficult and time-consuming course. It was ‘Methods of Psychology.’ And yes, I’m well aware of the importance of having a control group, but this course had about four tedious and time-consuming projects. And asking around, this was the weed out course because psychology had an ‘enrollment problem.’ Anyway, if you know this in advance, you’re less likely to get burned. And, good luck! 🚵🏽♀️ 🤠 🎶
30 year retired veteran here. There is a big problem with too many valued merits. The active duty military ran into this problem all the time with incompetent. The USMC had what was called a "cutting score" list of about 12 items. Many could be poor at their job, but be a high PTer and shooter, get the most allowable for correspondence courses, etc. Then the Affirmative Action quota system came in all the values were in the air.
#1: Enlist #2: Drop the ego #3: Be open to others opinions #4: Understand nobody cares that you’re in ROTC #5 (Most important): If doing SMP, listen to your NCO and high speed lower enlisted. You’ll thank them later.
I was enlisted and am super proud that my daughter is going the ROTC route. In my experience, officers who were commissioned after ROTC were easy to talk to and get along with and generally had more respect from the enlisted solders. The military cadet officers were mainly the ones who were more political and worried about how things appeared than their solders. Not in all cases, but a general rule.
+Parker Johnson Roger that. How about experience how information is dessimenated down to the lowest level and how that affects the company as whole. Prior-enlisted that are cadets can establish a better foundation moving forward as an officer. Thank you for sharing.
My Nephew just graduated from Basic ROTC and will be in the next 3 years. As his Aunt what can I do to support him and be helpful? Care packages, money are given, but what else. How about a video on how to support your cadet?
Andrea McManus, being an ROTC cadet is just like being a regular college student, just support him just as you would another college student, if he is a contracted cadet he would be getting payed, and the army pays for any equipment he gets issued. College can be stressful so visit him, that might be worth more that money.
I’m about to start high school in a month and I’m thinking about ROTC throughout high school and college not because I’m interested in being in the military or the real army but just because I know it’s a good way to get experience and I want to be a psychologist and I was told ROTC could be a good way to get a kick ass job in the future. I dunno I’m really scared because I’m not very social and I’m not super good at leading at all but I know this would be a good way to get to my dream job.
C/Cpl, I want you know that there is no ROTC equivalent to MCJ. There is only Navy ROTC an you will have to go and complete NROTC and select USMC to become an Officer in the Marines. C/SrA Ricketts
Thats why you should of enlisted into the guard and then when ur done with basic and AIT go to college then do rotc so you have more knowledge for everything
Troll Look dong gaurd and college is alot...i mean you kinda have to juggle school and drill weekends, getting no sleep then Haveing to school the next day, imo if you want to do gaurd do it... get out go to college, go through rotc, enlist and get commisoned upon completion as you would be much better off gpa, leadership, and clubs wise so your instructors see something and you and put you in a good word, or highten your chances of being better off when your commissioned, im in jrotc but i was thinking about doing this, but my dad (who did marines for 24 years) and trained reserves/gaurd told me what i just said up above, so yea
Great information! Thanks for making this video - going to show it to my step-son who will be a freshman at Seton Hall University in the fall in the ROTC program.
⚠️ HELP I AM SCARED ⚠️ Marching band all 4 years, many Honors science and math, 3.67 u/w, 3.89/4.00 weighted. Now I’m a sophomore electrical engineering major. *Do I have good odds?*
I was told that, in order to apply, you needed to be a 2nd year student at most. I’m currently going through my fourth university year, however, I spent two of those years completing an associates degree, graduated, and transferred to an engineering school where I’m currently studying a 5 year degree. I’m honestly confused, as I’m considered a fourth year student by the university, however, I’m a 2nd year student according to my curriculum. Has anyone gone through something similar?
To answer my own question, no they don’t care what year you’re going through, as long as you have 3+ years left in your curriculum (The AFROTC program is designed to be completed in 4 years). If you have 3 years left, then you’ll have to catch up and take two of the AFROTC courses per semester, instead of one, and you’d be sent that same semester to specific base for two weeks. Two guys in our group, who had three years remaining, decided to elongate their time in the university +1 year, and spread out their remaining credits evenly. I’m still thinking about it.
Anyone have experience on what a prior service person doing the first 2 years at a community college that doesn’t have ROTC then transferring to a 4 year university for my bachelors while doing ROTC. The main reason I’m going this route is due to saving on tuition, travel time for school, location of the closest school with ROTC, and wanting to achieve commission in the military after completing college. Any advice? Tips or something else?
You're not alone. My point is to just make sure ROTC isn't the only thing you do. It's important to have friends outside of ROTC and do activities other than ROTC just to keep a good balance
It can be challenging especially as an MSIV in leadership or in a crucial staff position. Hopefully your cohort pulls their weight with the work needed to get done.
Andrew, the Army wants its leaders to be well rounded individuals with a wealth of diverse experiences. If you want to be the best Cadet, and ultimately best Soldier that you can be, make sure that ROTC is not all that you do. If you become a leader in the Army, you will have Soldiers that come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Without a broad knowledge base to draw upon, you may struggle to develop empathy for them and find common ground.
I'm a community college student (I'll finish my Associate's in next spring). My question is, can I still join ROTC if I transfer to a 4-year university as a junior? Thanks.
Jordan, If there is a 4-yr college in your area that has ROTC, yes you can. The only drawback is that you haven't complete the Basic Course, which is the first 2 years of ROTC. You can do this by attending Basic Camp in the summer prior to going into your Junior year of college. The other thing is being accepted by a 4 yr school and having your classes transferred in. Even though most schools will accept an AA Degree, you still might get 60 credits transferred in, which might make you a second semester sophomore again. You may be eligible for scholarships, etc to assist you in going thru the program. I would contact the nearest 4 yr school and discuss your options with them.
Jordan Cox yes you can. Whatever school you're transferring to you need to talk to that school's ROTC recruitment officer. If you contact them in time you can be sent to summer training and transfer in as third year into the program. If not you'll be like me and you'll have to become a 5th year senior
Know more about the army? I thought you already had to be doing something regarding the military to in ROTC. I actually wanna know more bc I'm interested in becoming an officer
marco diaz, Their are many ways to become an Officer, you can attend a Military College, go to a service academy, attend OCS/OTS, or ROTC in a CC. Joining ROTC is as simple as singing up for the 2 classes. If your serious about a commission attend all classes,pt,and lab. Try your best, you dont need to be as fit as a ranger to get a commission you just need to show improvement and do your best.
I'd say of people who join ROTC at all (at least at my school) about 30% ended up commissioning. Of people who were contracted about 85% ended up commissioning
No. You put in your branch preferences and the Army tries to give you something you want but isnt always able to do that. I think you have a much better chance of getting a specific MOS by enlisting
Its more like that army decides where they want you, your prob gonna get top ten if your a good cadet, with good pt score and if you where in color guard or ranger challenge
How many mods are there in FA BOLC? Do TDY LTs stay in the hotel for the duration of BOLC? You're definitely telling the true with your list. I was thinking of finishing ROTC and denying my commission
When I was a JROTC Cadet my SAI and Sgt made me a Sgt of 1st Squad of 1st Platoon and Sub Platoon Leader Being a JROTC Cadet is a discipline learning system that gets you a rank of E2 in service 5 things you should do before going into JROTC Show a willingness to lead participate in the Color Guard, JCLC, etc. PT yourself better yourself physically set a standard for your squad Better yourself socially become friends with your fellow cadets they'll either be cool and mellow or jack knobs Be prepared to fill in roles Do not flaunt yourself (you'll understand that if you go into JROTC or ROTC) Set yourself as the model student if you need to read that day sit down and read if you have to do a current event due every Thursday like my experience do it before Thursday Now as for little rules I made in order to be the best to get noticed by the "Top Dogs" (classmen with rank) Practice and Repeat if you need to study and know 50 questions like I had to (yes 50 it was our final exam as well so yay) then study those questions and quiz yourself get it wrong do 10 push ups get done with it do it again but with 20 push ups and repeat go higher with push ups or sit ups Follow the Leader don't puppy dog them but follow their example meet their standard to get rank and actually strive to out do them so you can lead the Battalion Learn from your mistakes early and others as well Don't make the same mistake twice or even lead your squad or platoon like the past crappy leaders did do it better make your SAI and Sgt not have to reteach you all over again Lastly earn your rewards even if you got a ribbon of perfect attandence and don't need to do it again do it again don't miss class don't be late always do the best if not better than you did before because your SAI and Sgt will want a background for ribbons Cords Arcs if you done it once fine cool do it again and again they'll eventually give your rewards back to you the next year without having to ask if you've done it of course if you're on teams you'll have your uniform longer so they'll probably not ask anyway Become friends with the SAI and Sgt DO IT JUST DO IT YOU'LL LOVE YOUR LIFE AFTER THAT SO JUST DO IT!!!! I CANNOT STRESS THAT ENOUGH YOU'LL LITERALLY BECOME E4 MAFIA AND THEY'LL HELP YOU WHEN THEY CAN SO JUST DO IT!!!!! Hope that helps but not every JROTC and ROTC are the same
Hi Brandon I'm currently in the process of the OCS board I got a question for you. I'm from Puerto Rico and a have 33 years my English is good but not fluid like you. This is a wall for me to be accepted by the OCS board?
I'd say it's worth a shot. The odds of you getting a scholarship will be relatively slim but you still could have a decent chance of getting a contract. Especially right now with the Army trying to boost its numbers
What do you know about Graduate School ROTC? I played baseball during my four years in school and was wondering if it is possible to do ROTC while pursing a Masters. Thank you!
It depends on who your First Sergeant, Commander, Sergeant Major and Battalion Commander are. Some command teams are more strict, some aren't. In ROTC it depends on your Professor of Military Science and your ROTC teacher
I'm not in ROTC but in the CAP Cadet Program it needs to be pretty clean, no "Extreme or fad styles," and hair can't touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar. I would guess it's similar but probably a little more strict with ROTC.
I am prior service I want to do r.o.t.c I am currently doing back but for Massachusetts army national guard my recruiter dose not know much about the r.o.t.c rout... i had a bad gpa in high school would I still be accepted I dont need the scholarship because I have the tuition free but I'm concerned I wouldnt be accepted into a university that has an r.o.t.c program...
No matter your high school GPA you can join ROTC. ROTC only cares about your high school GPA when you apply for a national scholarship out of high school. Once you're in college they no longer care. So as long as you do well in college you should be competitive for a scholarship
I'm currently a sophomore and I'm in jrotc and on the rifle team. I plan on joining ROTC but the thing is im very small. Is there anything I can do now to prepare myself for Rotc?
Just a random question but is it generally more difficult to be chosen for 8 years of service with the Reserves instead of 4 years Active and then 4 years Reserve? I'm going for the scholarship and so once I accept I'll be locked in a contract. I just want to get an idea of my chances of being put into Reserves after graduation as I would prefer to pursue my civilian career much more rigorously than a military one.
Getting Reserves/National Guard is far easier than getting Active Duty. I have never heard of someone wanting reserves or national guard but getting forced onto active duty
Life of Brendan Thanks for the response, I couldn't find anything on it online and it was really making me a little nervous just because I do want to pursue a regular civilian career. Also, do you know anything about how universities that aren't host schools for ROTC feel about accepting scholarships from students that get them for four years? Are they usually hesitant to do so?
I don't know because I didn't apply for a scholarship out of High School. But I would think any school that either hosts ROTC or is a satellite school for another ROTC program would be happy to get someone with a ROTC scholarship because it means full tuition for them
Okay so i'm a freshman in college and I'm joining the ROTC program really late at my school, which isn't a problem. But before college I wanted to join the Army Reserves and I still do, but whatsis like doing both at the same time. I know this would push me further back because I would have to take off from school, but is it worth it or should I just wait to join the Reserves after I graduate. I did talk to my recruiter and he seems to think that I those do both, but at my college my there saying its a waste of time. And I would just like to here another opinion about this, because I don't won't to waste time but if doing both is the best thing for me and am able to gain a lot from it, I will. But I just thought I would ask,I hop this makes since.
Isander, I think we need to clarify the term "join". You go thru an accession process with the Department of the Army during the fall semester of your senior year. If you are in the guard or reserves and not a dedicated scholarship winner, you can request to be considered for Active Duty. The HRA uses a program that inputs your data that the board downloads and uses to make their determinations. Hence, you may be accessed for Active Duty if you meet the requirements of the OML and the particular branch(Infantry, Armor, etc) that is looking at you.
1. Understand the OML process
2. Understand what you need to master vs. what you only need to know the basics of
3. Learn more about the “real army” - talk to prior service members
4. Learn from the upperclassmen
5. Don’t make ROTC everything
Any Officer who doesn't listen to what his NCO's have to say, will never be a good officer.
Yah because the military is based on teamwork it’s not a one man show
What if the NCO’s are actual idiots? There’s a lot in the guard…
Know this is a bit dated, but back when I was in ROTC, '72-'76, the most important thing I learned was to listen to your NCO's. The night before our commissioning, a few of us were taken aside by a very crusty old Vietnam Vet SF Master Sergeant and he in no uncertain terms gave us the best advice I've ever gotten. It paid huge dividends thru the years, as I retired as a Colonel.
Thank you for your service sir! What was the advice?
Drew listen to you’re NCOs
When I was in ROTC (2000 to 2004) no one cared about ANYTHING except your PT score. Complete idiots were at the top because they could get into the extended scale 300+ points. Couldn't read a map or use a compass, but the Army thought they were better because of their PT score. I hope and pray that this has changed.
PT is still weighed heavily but just being a PT stud no longer guarantees you Active Duty
It still feels that way to me to be honest
Wayne H Active Duty Means Doing The Military Full Time.
It has been that way forever. Former Active Duty Captain here 1991-1998. Yup it was that way then also. This is because this is one of the few things they can quantify.
SweeturKraut lolol accurate
I sighed up For ROTC I’m a freshmen and today was my first day. It was intimidating but I really think I’m going to enjoy it. I actually stood when asking our Major a question and I was praised for it. It’s not that cool but nobody else was doing it so I felt kinda happy.
Good job
how is it going
@@fatal_moon4570 better than ever imagined. im starting to actually make friends so that's good. and well. my first lieutenants kind of cute, and we're becoming friends. i love every aspect of ROTC. the working out is great but sucks. im much happier than i used to be. i really think i made the right choice. in fact. i know i made the right choice.
@@IveGotABZZ great to hear that its your right choice. im planning on joining next school year, hoping my gender and height dont limit my possibilities of succeeding in ROTC.
@@fatal_moon4570 not at all. im 5'4 and a female. ether of those things dont limit your possibilities of success. i mean freak. im already a Privet First Class. some second years dont even have that rank. what grade are you in?
Just signed up for ROTC. Glad to know this stuff now, thanks man.
its a program you sign up for its that easy really? what about interviews and physical form?
Jackson S how is your experience going
Depends on whether u apply as a high school or college student. If you apply in hs, you need to fill out an online application which includes pft (physical fitness test), an interview, and a few essays. If they select you then you’re under a contract that requires you to pursue a military career. However, if you decide to join in college then I don’t believe there’s a need to do any of the stuff you have to as a high school student. Although, that means you’re not under a contract and you’re considered a “volunteer” until they do end up selecting you.
How is ROTC going so far for you? I’m considering it...
Yikes.
Another thing is that if you are prior-enlisted (Guard or Reserve) when you contract for ROTC is also ask to get into the SMP so you get "promoted" to the pay grade of E-5 Sergeant. Best way to do this is ask the Battalion Commander for the form when you contract.
Lol yup, and you have the option to leave your current unit
I love ur vids but the noise to indicate the numbers are super annoying
Lol True
I think he took inspiration from A Combat Veteran
I personally found it catchy after the third-fourth one
5:07 the upperclassmen all have rank so far up their butts that i went from cptn of the 1st years shooting team and one of the better rifleman on the drill team, not to mention i know color and honor guard. and i healed the position of 2nd squad leader. to getting kicked off of the shooting team, drill team, all planed color guards they had me on, leadership position revoked, all because the company commander didn't like how fast i was learning all of their positions.
My dad was in the ARMY ROTC and graduated in 91. He received the scholarship and I’m hoping to join the ROTC as well.
I don't know who disliked this video but IT was so good I liked and subscribed. I'm currently enlisted, in the reserves, and transferring to a CSU this semester with my AA and on the road to commissioning. Thanks for the great info.
Currently in the navy , you recommend going reserves, using GI bill and getting into ROTC?
It's got 69 dislikes now😭✋
The last one its definitely so true, my freshman year I let jrotc become my life and tbh I had lots of fun but I also wish I would've done other things.
I’ve never had a GPA lower than the 3.0... I wouldn’t be alive today if I ever got anything lower than 3.0😂😂
I wouldn’t be alive if I got a gpa lower than a 3.5 😂😂😂 I feel you
That hits me right in the empathy box. What a mood.
if you dont show up to PT drunk at least once, your doing college wrong lol.
Didnt hear that from me though
Show up to PT drunk at least once?........challenge accepted.
If you can't drink until 3 am and run 4 miles the next morning you're not cut out for the army anyways
@@DizzyCGA dude you guys are Fucking hilarious
Hahaha it's all jokes until you get that arrest and kicked out of ROTC and have to repay the program by dropping out and enlisting.
@@jpisback sounds like you witnessed that one first hand lol
My son was in NROTC, he is now in reserves (a commander O-5) learned to fly, earned 2 masters degrees and is now a pilot with United Airlines. It all started for him in NROTC (Navy back in 1999.) so proud of his friends who love our country as his dad does.
Its hard bringing a civilian into leadership in the army. I think they would rather have the nco's in ocs ...because, you are right, they have the basic ground work of the organization and understand the "army life". My son wants to go in and become a officer. I advised he should go into the guard or reserve first and see if he likes the life. He had a 4.0 out of college so I suppose he could talk with the recruiter and work the ocs in at the same time. Nice points in the video. thanks
The main people I hung out with were my Drill Team and Pershing Rifle members the people of my profession and loved it!
I'm in P/R what company or reg?
Awesome video. You condensed a lot of info into a few important facts that everybody needs to know, well done.
Sometime in the future when you've got some more time on your hands you should do a ruck sacking video where you cover the tips and tricks about the weight, proper equipment, boots, training, etc. needed for ruck sacking.
Also, considering how important it is to know how to use a map and compass it would be nice to see a demonstration.
Thanks. The ruck sacking video isn't a bad idea, let me get some more experience under my belt with it (we have a 12 mile ruck march at the end of BOLC) and then I'll see what I can put together. And I've thought about doing lesson videos for various stuff but am a little worried about OPSEC. However, reading a map is such a basic thing that it should be fine
As a JROTC cadet and been on staff for almost 2 years now, rotc in college is something I would love to be apart of. I’ve grown so much love to do better for the country. But this information is helping me, because I’m at a steady 2.8 gpa so now I know to boost myself higher , I was a 3.0-3.7 in my middle school years, so let’s do this.
same this is my 4th year and i’m cadet colonel of my corps in my AFJROTC dept. I love it and would love to do air force ROTC
I’m in a community college right trying to get my GPA and college hours up before I transfer to a university in my state. Trying my best to get into Air Force ROTC, I been watching all your videos. I’m 20 right now
Im in the same position. Hope everything works out for you! Study hard! :)
I'd definitely recommend studying The Air Force song, Airmans Creed, Chain of Command, and the Articles of the Code of Conduct. These things are unlikely to change in the next few years and are highly important to doing AFROTC. Also head to every lab with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, if you go there sad that you have to be there, you wont get anything out of it.
@@mathguy8685 The only thing I got down is the Airforce core values haha. That’s a lot of other things you mentioned, thank you. I’ll start practicing
@@justjojo1666 of course man, no problem. If you get those things down at the start, you'll do amazing
@@mathguy8685 Is there anything else I should be working on?
My cousin a freshman and just joined JROTC hoping she'll excel and have lots of success in life
Thank you, I’m about to go to college and wish to join the Navy rotc so I can get the chance to fly jets.
That's awesome, good luck
As far as GPA, in a surprisingly large number of classes, it’s the second class which is the killer, weed out class - Calc 2, Geology 2, Organic Chem 2.
Don’t get burned your second semester of college.
Two killer classes in one semester is manageable. Four of them not so much. And three would be gray area.
Ask people who are in a major a year or two ahead of you. And you can ever so casually pre-study, like simply leafing through a geology textbook. And also, if you respectfully and sincerely ask a professor if you can sit in a couple of classes, most will say yes, at least for the larger classes. For the really largest classes, in most cases you can just pop in.
Even Psychology 2, for crying out loud, seemed to be an intentionally difficult and time-consuming course. It was ‘Methods of Psychology.’ And yes, I’m well aware of the importance of having a control group, but this course had about four tedious and time-consuming projects. And asking around, this was the weed out course because psychology had an ‘enrollment problem.’
Anyway, if you know this in advance, you’re less likely to get burned.
And, good luck! 🚵🏽♀️ 🤠 🎶
The cadet training in the summer is really the only thing that matters if you want to get your first choice or go active duty
30 year retired veteran here. There is a big problem with too many valued merits. The active duty military ran into this problem all the time with incompetent. The USMC had what was called a "cutting score" list of about 12 items. Many could be poor at their job, but be a high PTer and shooter, get the most allowable for correspondence courses, etc. Then the Affirmative Action quota system came in all the values were in the air.
#1: Enlist
#2: Drop the ego
#3: Be open to others opinions
#4: Understand nobody cares that you’re in ROTC
#5 (Most important): If doing SMP, listen to your NCO and high speed lower enlisted. You’ll thank them later.
Parker Johnson Agreed
Parker Johnson Commison* ROTC Midshipmen and Cadets graduate at O1
Why would I be E-3 when I can be O1
I was enlisted and am super proud that my daughter is going the ROTC route. In my experience, officers who were commissioned after ROTC were easy to talk to and get along with and generally had more respect from the enlisted solders. The military cadet officers were mainly the ones who were more political and worried about how things appeared than their solders. Not in all cases, but a general rule.
+Parker Johnson Roger that. How about experience how information is dessimenated down to the lowest level and how that affects the company as whole. Prior-enlisted that are cadets can establish a better foundation moving forward as an officer. Thank you for sharing.
My Nephew just graduated from Basic ROTC and will be in the next 3 years. As his Aunt what can I do to support him and be helpful? Care packages, money are given, but what else. How about a video on how to support your cadet?
Andrea McManus, being an ROTC cadet is just like being a regular college student, just support him just as you would another college student, if he is a contracted cadet he would be getting payed, and the army pays for any equipment he gets issued. College can be stressful so visit him, that might be worth more that money.
Thank you so much man! Helped me tremendously had to like and subscribe
Happy to hear this video helped
Omg for years I’ve been waiting for this.. I’m gonna be in 9th grade that’s crazy
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alahkbar same
Good luck LT. forwarded to my freshman son, at CU Boulder. BG L.
I’m about to start high school in a month and I’m thinking about ROTC throughout high school and college not because I’m interested in being in the military or the real army but just because I know it’s a good way to get experience and I want to be a psychologist and I was told ROTC could be a good way to get a kick ass job in the future. I dunno I’m really scared because I’m not very social and I’m not super good at leading at all but I know this would be a good way to get to my dream job.
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Video was very helpful ! Good job bro
Tnxu I'm really proud I now that work is not easy I always prayers all your team safety godbless.
this will be my second year in mcjrotc and i might go to college and do rotc
C/Cpl, I want you know that there is no ROTC equivalent to MCJ. There is only Navy ROTC an you will have to go and complete NROTC and select USMC to become an Officer in the Marines.
C/SrA Ricketts
I’m thinking of joining the rotc program within a year. It’s good to know all of this stuff.
Thats why you should of enlisted into the guard and then when ur done with basic and AIT go to college then do rotc so you have more knowledge for everything
Troll Look dong gaurd and college is alot...i mean you kinda have to juggle school and drill weekends, getting no sleep then Haveing to school the next day, imo if you want to do gaurd do it... get out go to college, go through rotc, enlist and get commisoned upon completion as you would be much better off gpa, leadership, and clubs wise so your instructors see something and you and put you in a good word, or highten your chances of being better off when your commissioned, im in jrotc but i was thinking about doing this, but my dad (who did marines for 24 years) and trained reserves/gaurd told me what i just said up above, so yea
Thank you wish I could give more than one like!
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Great information! Thanks for making this video - going to show it to my step-son who will be a freshman at Seton Hall University in the fall in the ROTC program.
Thanks man. Im thinking of contracting rn and your vid helped
I'm glad to hear my video helped. Let me know if there's any other info that would be helpful
Can't wait!
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Marching band all 4 years, many Honors science and math, 3.67 u/w, 3.89/4.00 weighted.
Now I’m a sophomore electrical engineering major.
*Do I have good odds?*
I was told that, in order to apply, you needed to be a 2nd year student at most.
I’m currently going through my fourth university year, however, I spent two of those years completing an associates degree, graduated, and transferred to an engineering school where I’m currently studying a 5 year degree. I’m honestly confused, as I’m considered a fourth year student by the university, however, I’m a 2nd year student according to my curriculum.
Has anyone gone through something similar?
To answer my own question, no they don’t care what year you’re going through, as long as you have 3+ years left in your curriculum (The AFROTC program is designed to be completed in 4 years).
If you have 3 years left, then you’ll have to catch up and take two of the AFROTC courses per semester, instead of one, and you’d be sent that same semester to specific base for two weeks.
Two guys in our group, who had three years remaining, decided to elongate their time in the university +1 year, and spread out their remaining credits evenly.
I’m still thinking about it.
Super informative thank you.
Anyone have experience on what a prior service person doing the first 2 years at a community college that doesn’t have ROTC then transferring to a 4 year university for my bachelors while doing ROTC. The main reason I’m going this route is due to saving on tuition, travel time for school, location of the closest school with ROTC, and wanting to achieve commission in the military after completing college. Any advice? Tips or something else?
I find it hard to not make ROTC my life even in the JROTC at my high school cuz i just like the military too much.
You're not alone. My point is to just make sure ROTC isn't the only thing you do. It's important to have friends outside of ROTC and do activities other than ROTC just to keep a good balance
It can be challenging especially as an MSIV in leadership or in a crucial staff position. Hopefully your cohort pulls their weight with the work needed to get done.
JROTC =/= ROTC =/= Real military
I feel yah
Andrew, the Army wants its leaders to be well rounded individuals with a wealth of diverse experiences. If you want to be the best Cadet, and ultimately best Soldier that you can be, make sure that ROTC is not all that you do. If you become a leader in the Army, you will have Soldiers that come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Without a broad knowledge base to draw upon, you may struggle to develop empathy for them and find common ground.
Lol day before my first day just wanted to know what to expect
I'm a community college student (I'll finish my Associate's in next spring). My question is, can I still join ROTC if I transfer to a 4-year university as a junior? Thanks.
I believe so but honestly I'm not 100% sure
You can do the Leader's Training Course at Ft. Knox and get credit for those courses. You should look into that!
I did not know that, thanks for sharing
Jordan, If there is a 4-yr college in your area that has ROTC, yes you can. The only drawback is that you haven't complete the Basic Course, which is the first 2 years of ROTC. You can do this by attending Basic Camp in the summer prior to going into your Junior year of college. The other thing is being accepted by a 4 yr school and having your classes transferred in. Even though most schools will accept an AA Degree, you still might get 60 credits transferred in, which might make you a second semester sophomore again. You may be eligible for scholarships, etc to assist you in going thru the program. I would contact the nearest 4 yr school and discuss your options with them.
Jordan Cox yes you can. Whatever school you're transferring to you need to talk to that school's ROTC recruitment officer. If you contact them in time you can be sent to summer training and transfer in as third year into the program. If not you'll be like me and you'll have to become a 5th year senior
At 6:57 AMEN, I know too many people in my program who ONLY talk and be with ROTC... they’re nerds, don’t be a nerd
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Can you do JROTC as a sophomore?
Know more about the army? I thought you already had to be doing something regarding the military to in ROTC. I actually wanna know more bc I'm interested in becoming an officer
marco diaz, Their are many ways to become an Officer, you can attend a Military College, go to a service academy, attend OCS/OTS, or ROTC in a CC. Joining ROTC is as simple as singing up for the 2 classes. If your serious about a commission attend all classes,pt,and lab. Try your best, you dont need to be as fit as a ranger to get a commission you just need to show improvement and do your best.
I'm joining as a junior in high-school and I am literally quaking 💀 I have no idea why I joined but it's too late to turn back now😭
this is not for JROTC in high school, this is for ROTC in college
@@ricarbo. oh okay thank you :)
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I had better ncos in than officers in my rotc school my nco got me into advanced rotc .
NCOs are the backbones of the army. If your unit has shitty NCOs. That unit isn’t going anywhere.
when do oml points start accumulating for cadets?
trying to become a fighter pilot and im taking calculus 2...
so.. when does calculus come in when flying?
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Are you automatically commissioned? What percentage of ROTC that want a commission get a commission?
I'd say of people who join ROTC at all (at least at my school) about 30% ended up commissioning. Of people who were contracted about 85% ended up commissioning
thank you so much sir
I'm in Naval ROTC at my high school and all they care about is how you look for drill meets and uniform :/
I was a capt, platoon leader jrotc.
Went on to do 8yrs in the military cop, the a civilian cop, now im a trkr owner operator...
How can I get by, with doing less?
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Can you choose your MOS when you do ROTC? Which has more options or freedom of choosing your MOS: enlisting on your own or ROTC?
No. You put in your branch preferences and the Army tries to give you something you want but isnt always able to do that. I think you have a much better chance of getting a specific MOS by enlisting
Its more like that army decides where they want you, your prob gonna get top ten if your a good cadet, with good pt score and if you where in color guard or ranger challenge
@@brendan5352 it depends how well you do during the summer training in your junior and senior year
If you are only planning to be in national guard is it worth doing rotc? Should i enjoy college while it lasts or should I open doors through rotc?
Can you do sports during rotc
What civilian school did you go to? And do you think it’s possible to play a sport while in ROTC?
How many mods are there in FA BOLC? Do TDY LTs stay in the hotel for the duration of BOLC?
You're definitely telling the true with your list. I was thinking of finishing ROTC and denying my commission
There are 4 Mods for Gunnery and 3 for Fire Support, and yes TDY LTs stay in the hotel for the duration of BOLC
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If you’re already in the army reserves, are you guaranteed ROTC benefits?
Takumi Sudo No, not guaranteed, ROTC is a competition, you are competing for a contract.
Why would you need the benefits of you are in the reserves. Use the reserves benefits while in rotc.
hay Brandan I'm 13 and want to join ROTC wut idevice wud you give me to help me get in. and wut kind of qustiones should I ask.
do you get days off from rotc? Does rotc require your presence everyday of the week?
every university has different pt guidelines. if the company average is high you will probably get Fridays off
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I know it is called RESERVE Officer Training Corp, but can you be active duty? How does that work?
Yes, you have the opportunity to do either reserves, national guard, or active duty. Your component depends on the OML though so nothing is guaranteed
Go to basic and ait first if you can. You’ll understand
Kinda late to the game, but what if I’m not really involved in my school, but my grades are top notch; how will it affect my Oml?
Depends on your PT score and what the OML looks like nowadays. But if yo have a good PT score you'd probably be decently high on the OML
When I was a JROTC Cadet my SAI and Sgt made me a Sgt of 1st Squad of 1st Platoon and Sub Platoon Leader
Being a JROTC Cadet is a discipline learning system that gets you a rank of E2 in service
5 things you should do before going into JROTC
Show a willingness to lead
participate in the Color Guard, JCLC, etc.
PT yourself better yourself physically set a standard for your squad
Better yourself socially become friends with your fellow cadets they'll either be cool and mellow or jack knobs
Be prepared to fill in roles
Do not flaunt yourself (you'll understand that if you go into JROTC or ROTC)
Set yourself as the model student if you need to read that day sit down and read
if you have to do a current event due every Thursday like my experience do it before Thursday
Now as for little rules I made in order to be the best to get noticed by the "Top Dogs" (classmen with rank)
Practice and Repeat
if you need to study and know 50 questions like I had to (yes 50 it was our final exam as well so yay)
then study those questions and quiz yourself get it wrong do 10 push ups get done with it do it again but with 20 push ups and repeat go higher with push ups or sit ups
Follow the Leader
don't puppy dog them but follow their example meet their standard to get rank and actually strive to out do them so you can lead the Battalion
Learn from your mistakes early and others as well
Don't make the same mistake twice or even lead your squad or platoon like the past crappy leaders did do it better make your SAI and Sgt not have to reteach you all over again
Lastly earn your rewards even if you got a ribbon of perfect attandence and don't need to do it again
do it again don't miss class don't be late always do the best if not better than you did before because your SAI and Sgt will want a background for ribbons Cords Arcs
if you done it once fine cool do it again and again they'll eventually give your rewards back to you the next year without having to ask if you've done it of course if you're on teams you'll have your uniform longer so they'll probably not ask anyway
Become friends with the SAI and Sgt
DO IT JUST DO IT YOU'LL LOVE YOUR LIFE AFTER THAT SO JUST DO IT!!!!
I CANNOT STRESS THAT ENOUGH YOU'LL LITERALLY BECOME E4 MAFIA AND THEY'LL HELP YOU WHEN THEY CAN SO JUST DO IT!!!!!
Hope that helps but not every JROTC and ROTC are the same
Hi Brandon I'm currently in the process of the OCS board I got a question for you. I'm from Puerto Rico and a have 33 years my English is good but not fluid like you. This is a wall for me to be accepted by the OCS board?
Hell no. You’re bilingual. You have a better chance than others.
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Is it worth it or very hard to join junior year? I'm in the guard enlisted but may not be able to do ROTC until junior year.
I'd say it's worth a shot. The odds of you getting a scholarship will be relatively slim but you still could have a decent chance of getting a contract. Especially right now with the Army trying to boost its numbers
Life of Brendan even now?
When you say GPA are you talking about high school or college?
Idk it doesn’t say JROTC so I guess it’s college but no clue.
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passing a drug test is required ??? (for ROTC) I use medical Marijuana with prescription.
Marijuana for medical use isn't recognized by the Army. If it shows up on a drug test you will be discharged
"Medical"
Kari Fogt if you glaucoma you'll be DQ'd at MEPS anyways so dont bother
Marijuana is federally illegal. The army follows federal laws above all else.
What do you know about Graduate School ROTC? I played baseball during my four years in school and was wondering if it is possible to do ROTC while pursing a Masters. Thank you!
It is definitely possible. We had people in my program who did it
Life of Brendan Great thank you. Do you if anything I accomplished during my years in undergrad (GPA etc) would effect me in the OML?
I'm pretty sure how you did in undergrad won't affect anything
Life of Brendan Thank you
I'm currently doing ROTC as a grad student. It's definitely possible. Do well in classes, improve your PT, and be active within your company.
I'm curious as to how strict the hair regulation is?
It depends on who your First Sergeant, Commander, Sergeant Major and Battalion Commander are. Some command teams are more strict, some aren't. In ROTC it depends on your Professor of Military Science and your ROTC teacher
I'm not in ROTC but in the CAP Cadet Program it needs to be pretty clean, no "Extreme or fad styles," and hair can't touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar. I would guess it's similar but probably a little more strict with ROTC.
Going green to gold il an NCO transitioning
I enlisted into the army with a degree but I am thinking about doing ROTC in grad school.
I am prior service I want to do r.o.t.c I am currently doing back but for Massachusetts army national guard my recruiter dose not know much about the r.o.t.c rout... i had a bad gpa in high school would I still be accepted I dont need the scholarship because I have the tuition free but I'm concerned I wouldnt be accepted into a university that has an r.o.t.c program...
No matter your high school GPA you can join ROTC. ROTC only cares about your high school GPA when you apply for a national scholarship out of high school. Once you're in college they no longer care. So as long as you do well in college you should be competitive for a scholarship
I'm currently a sophomore and I'm in jrotc and on the rifle team. I plan on joining ROTC but the thing is im very small. Is there anything I can do now to prepare myself for Rotc?
Just focus on school, try to get a leadership position in JROTC and start working on your physical fitness and you'll be set up for success in ROTC
Just a random question but is it generally more difficult to be chosen for 8 years of service with the Reserves instead of 4 years Active and then 4 years Reserve? I'm going for the scholarship and so once I accept I'll be locked in a contract. I just want to get an idea of my chances of being put into Reserves after graduation as I would prefer to pursue my civilian career much more rigorously than a military one.
Getting Reserves/National Guard is far easier than getting Active Duty. I have never heard of someone wanting reserves or national guard but getting forced onto active duty
Life of Brendan Thanks for the response, I couldn't find anything on it online and it was really making me a little nervous just because I do want to pursue a regular civilian career. Also, do you know anything about how universities that aren't host schools for ROTC feel about accepting scholarships from students that get them for four years? Are they usually hesitant to do so?
Also this Thursday I am going for my PMS interview. Are some things I should particularly look out for during this?
I don't know because I didn't apply for a scholarship out of High School. But I would think any school that either hosts ROTC or is a satellite school for another ROTC program would be happy to get someone with a ROTC scholarship because it means full tuition for them
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Guys should I join jrotc I’m scared to join 😭
I signed up for ROTC for my highschool gym credit, I have no plans of joining the service's. Its just something I'd like to do and learn. Is that bad?
nah
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So having a low GPA immediately cuts you off from having a chance in the ROTC?
It will cut you off from earning a scholarship so you better prioritize your school work above all else
Joann Lucas And trust me, you are gonna WANT that scholarship
@@Ahmed-gs6hs alright thanks for the advice
Okay so i'm a freshman in college and I'm joining the ROTC program really late at my school, which isn't a problem. But before college I wanted to join the Army Reserves and I still do, but whatsis like doing both at the same time. I know this would push me further back because I would have to take off from school, but is it worth it or should I just wait to join the Reserves after I graduate. I did talk to my recruiter and he seems to think that I those do both, but at my college my there saying its a waste of time. And I would just like to here another opinion about this, because I don't won't to waste time but if doing both is the best thing for me and am able to gain a lot from it, I will. But I just thought I would ask,I hop this makes since.
Can prior services from the national guard or reserve join the active when you're commissioned
Yes, we had people who were prior service national guard commission and go active duty
Isander, I think we need to clarify the term "join". You go thru an accession process with the Department of the Army during the fall semester of your senior year. If you are in the guard or reserves and not a dedicated scholarship winner, you can request to be considered for Active Duty. The HRA uses a program that inputs your data that the board downloads and uses to make their determinations. Hence, you may be accessed for Active Duty if you meet the requirements of the OML and the particular branch(Infantry, Armor, etc) that is looking at you.
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