Deciding to Enroll and Scholarships
Is
enrolling in Army ROTC the same as
joining the Army? Once a student
starts taking ROTC courses, is
he/she obligated to join the Army?
Young adults must
serve as Officers in the Army after
graduation if they have received an
ROTC
Scholarship, OR if they
have enrolled in the
ROTC Advanced Course. Enrolling
in the
ROTC Basic Course (the first two
years of college) does NOT obligate
someone to serve unless they have
also received a scholarship. For
more details, see:
Your Commitment.
What kinds
of scholarships are available in
Army ROTC? Are any of the
scholarships retroactive?
Army ROTC scholarships vary
based on the length of time
remaining for students to complete
their degrees. There are two-,
three- and four-year scholarships,
which pay for tuition and fees up to
$20,000 per year. Scholarships also
include annual book allowances and a
monthly stipend. Army ROTC
scholarships are not retroactive.
What is my
young adult's Army service
obligation to pay back any
scholarship benefits, or for
enrollment in the ROTC Advanced
Course?
Scholarship winners
must serve for four years;
non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in
the
ROTC Advanced Course must serve
for three years. All who graduate
and complete ROTC training are
commissioned as
Second Lieutenants in the U.S.
Army. For more details, see:
Your Commitment.
What good
is Army ROTC for a career outside of
the Army?
Army ROTC is one of
the only college courses that
teaches leadership. This training is
invaluable for any career that
involves leading, managing and
motivating people or fostering
teamwork. Young Army Officers are
typically responsible for hundreds
of Soldiers and millions of dollars
in equipment; this kind of
management experience can be very
attractive for post-Army employers.
For more details, see:
About Army ROTC.
Why should
my young adult choose Army ROTC over
a different branch's ROTC?
The Army offers a
wider range of
career opportunities, in more
places around the world, then any
other U.S. military branch.
How do I
learn more about the Army?
This website has a
section specifically designed for
Parents and Advisors called
For Parents. You'll find
straight answers to more of your
Army questions there. You can also
start exploring the Army experience
from our
Home Page.
Academics
and Lifestyle
Are all
college majors compatible with Army
ROTC?
Army ROTC Cadets are
allowed to major in nearly all
academic areas.
What are
Army ROTC courses like? How will the
class work help my young adult? Will
ROTC classes interfere with his/her
other studies?
Army ROTC classes
normally involve one elective class
or lab per semester. Although the
classes involve hands-on fieldwork
as well as classroom work, they are
standard college classes that fit
into a normal academic schedule.
These courses can help students with
personal and academic
decision-making while giving them
the tools to exercise leadership in
college life, even before graduating
and becoming Officers. For more
details, see:
Training & Curriculum.
How will
being an Army ROTC Cadet affect my
young adult's daily life? Do Cadets
experience normal college life and
activities?
Army ROTC Cadets
have the same lifestyles and
academic schedules as any other
college students. But there are two
intensive Army ROTC courses that
take place on Army Posts, usually
during the summer:
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Leader's Training Course—This
four-week summer course at Fort
Knox, KY is ONLY for students
who enroll in Army ROTC going
into their junior years without
having taken the first two years
of military science classes.
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Leader Development and
Assessment Course—All Cadets
who enter the
Advanced Course must attend
this four-week summer course at
Fort Lewis, WA between their
junior and senior years.
After
Graduation
What are the
chances that my young adult will be
deployed to support the Global War on
Terrorism?
It depends on the
Army branch the Cadet chooses and
the unit to which he/she is assigned.
However, Army missions and challenges
are always changing, so there's no way
to know in advance which specialties and
units will be needed where. All Soldiers
in the Army or Army Reserve face the
possibility of
deployment at some point during
their careers. But all Soldiers are
fully trained and proficient in the
tasks and drills of their units. And
Officers are specifically trained to
make the right decisions so that
missions can be carried out safely and
successfully.
Can my young
adult go into the Army Reserve or
National Guard after graduation instead
of the regular Army?
Yes. Selected Cadets may
choose to serve part-time in the U.S.
Army Reserve or Army National Guard
while pursuing a civilian career. For
more details, see:
Active Duty & Army Reserve or the
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What is the
typical career path for an Army Officer?
What career fields are available?
Army ROTC graduates are
commissioned as U.S. Army Second
Lieutenants. They then receive
specialized training in one of
17 different Army branches. During
their Army careers, they'll receive
regular professional training as they
advance through the ranks, and they'll
have
many opportunities for advanced
leadership positions and post-graduate
education.
What kind of
salary and benefits will my young adult
earn as a commissioned Army Officer?
Visit the Benefits section of this
site for complete details. Specifically,
the
Money sub-section provides details
on pay for both Officers and Enlisted
Soldiers.
Have more questions
or need specific information about the
Maverick Battalion, ROTC, or the Army,
please contact the ROTC
Enrollment Officer.