Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
Q. By enrolling in ROTC, are you
joining the Army?
A.
No. Students who enroll in ROTC don't join the Army. They take an
ROTC class for which they receive credit. It's considered a college
elective.
Q. What makes ROTC different from
regular college management courses?
A.
Students in ROTC learn through a unique
program that involves both classroom and "live" situations. For
instance, an ROTC cadet might be found leading classmates through
adventure training, down a river in a raft, or up a mountain wall.
In addition, experienced cadets receive senior leadership positions
within the organization and are charged with the training and
development of new cadets.
Q. Is there a military obligation
during college?
A.
During the first two years, ROTC cadets have no military obligation
(or the first year in the case of scholarship winners).
Q. What is the ROTC course
comprised of?
A.
The ROTC program is divided into phases: The Basic Course studies
Army history, organization and structure. The techniques and
principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout.
The Advanced Course concentrates on tactical operations and military
instruction, as well as advanced techniques of management,
leadership, and command.
Q. Does Army ROTC offer
scholarships?
A.
Yes. Each year hundreds of students attending colleges nationwide
receive ROTC scholarships. ROTC awards them to students studying
science, engineering, nursing, business, as well as a variety of
other majors.
Q. How often are Army ROTC
scholarships awarded?
A.
Scholarships are awarded once a year. Students apply by November 15
and selections are made continuously thru May 15. Four-year
scholarship applications must be requested between March 1 and
November 1. Also, once cadets are on campus, two-year and
three-year scholarships become available.
Q. How do students benefit from
Army ROTC?
A.
In college and after graduation, cadets find that the training and
experience that they have received are assets - whether pursuing an
Army or civilian career. Employers place high regard on the
management and leadership skills that ROTC instructors stress.
Plus, ROTC looks great on a resume. When cadets complete the ROTC
course, upon graduation, they become commissioned officers in the
U.S. Army.
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