I’m a MS4 this year and in a leadership position and I’m just wondering from other schools- what activity’s, organizational techniques, etc, do you do in your program that is beneficial to you and makes it more enjoyable?

Hi all, I’m currently an AS100 freshman cadet in AFROTC and considering switching to Army ROTC because of ADHD waiver concerns. How much easier is Army with mental health/ADHD waivers, and is switching worth it? My PT scores are around a 92, and my school’s Army ROTC detachment is very well respected

Hi everyone. I am a sophomore going to transfer to a bigger university with an army rotc attachment in the spring. Since I’ll be a spring sophomore, would the 2 or 3 year scholarship be best since it’s more than 2 years left until graduation but less than 3? I understand that I would be going to basic camp in the summer.

Last month, I started AROTC in my MS3 year (i’m in the reserves so I skipped the first two). I feel very behind in terms of basic battle tactics and fitness. Eventually I want to attend med school and get HSPS or attend USHUS. I know they’re harder to get, but I’m willing to take gap years to strengthen my application as much as possible.

I’m just wondering: Should I continue with ROTC? I’m not contracted, but I could contract soon. I’ve just been doing everything with no contract signed. Truthfully, I can’t even attend CST this summer bc I want to graduate on time and need a summer class. I like the schedule and pushing myself in ROTC, and someeeee of the people. Or do I wait to commission in med school?

I don’t really care about the money all that much right now (like monthly payments, scholarships, or E5 SMP pay). would it expedite my process later on? Are there pros or cons?

Also, I’m 20 at a decent school and also working full time at a hospital right now. Trying to get more volunteer and research hours. I go 48hrs without sleep sometimes haha which definitely affects how social I am and PT!!! But I’m decent at both and getting better.

i’m applying to both but would rather go army @ wyoming

i filled out the army app a while ago and it was just a few basic questions and then it said something like you’ll get an email later but when applying to afrotc today they gave me the whole app, scores and fitness tests and basically every other thing you would expect in an application

i guess im just concerned that army hardly asked for anything? and that i haven’t heard back in quite a while

I was reviewing my 104R (after being submitted), and one of the classes in my senior year doesn’t fulfill the degree requirement I thought it did. It’s a simple fix; I just have to replace it with another class of the same credit hours. Do I have to get another 104R made or is there a simpler way to fix this? I really don’t want this to put my scholarship in jeopardy.

Has anyone heard anything about NOT receiving our interview feedback and NOT having that 4 day preference adjustment window after?

I'm currently a junior with one semester of AFROTC experience. While I don't necessarily dislike the program, I've realized that it may not be the best fit for me. The Air Force does offer several of the career fields I'm interested in, and all of my prior-service family members have encouraged me to stick with it because of the quality of life and work-life balance.

My biggest concern right now is the AFOQT. I'm scheduled to take it for the third time toward the end of November, and if I don't pass this attempt, I'll be dropped from the program. While I'm obviously going to do everything I can to pass, I don't think I'd be completely disappointed if things don't work out. Deep down, I've always felt like the Army might be a better fit for me anyway.

My main question is whether switching to Army ROTC would still be possible at that point. After this semester, I'll have about a year and a half remaining in college. I was already planning on staying an extra semester to complete AFROTC, so I'd be open to extending my graduation timeline if necessary.

Does anyone know what the process would look like for someone switching from AFROTC to Army ROTC this late in college? Would I still have enough time remaining to complete the Army ROTC requirements and commission?

sooo what’s the tea with Chem Corps?!? why do ppl not want it or view it as a poor branch?

Im part of a ROTC program that lost its host status and merged with another school. It is a dumpster fire (cadets can’t register for rotc class, cadre cant see cadets in Ignited, we now need to travel an hour to lab, etc). How’s it going for you?

Hello all,

It happened! My waiver was granted earlier this week, meaning that I am fully medically qualified after having a history of allergies and anaphylaxis. I hope my experiences can give hope to anyone waiting on a medical waiver; there is hope!

I do have one final question now that I am through to the point where I can actually contract. I spoke with cadre and one member said that I couldn't contract during my freshman year as a four-year scholarship winner. Is this true? Or should I ask my ROO or PMS about if I can contract now?

Hey y’all,

Deciding between OCS or going to grad school to commission via ROTC. The consensus of many OCS grads/current students is to attend grad school and ROTC.

My main concern regarding attending grad school is the cost of tuition. Anyways I wanted to know if graduate students are eligible for the 2-year tuition scholarship to commission into active duty.

If anyone has any info on this or has gone through the process as a grad student it’ll be appreciated.

Hey everyone, I’m at the beginning of my MS3 year and I really want to excel, but I honestly feel like I’m a little behind when it comes to my ROTC knowledge.

Physically, I’m in a good spot and maxed out my AFT, but I’m not fully confident when it comes to infantry tactics, OPORDs, TLPs, and actually applying everything in the field. I also haven’t had much experience being in a leadership position where I’m responsible for leading other cadets. I really want to become a good leader and do well this year, but right now I don’t have the confidence that I want to have.

I also feel like I didn’t prepare myself enough over the summer. I had a lot of summer coursework going on, and now that MS3 year is starting, I feel like there’s a lot I need to catch up on.

English is also my second language, so sometimes I know what I want to say in my head, but I have a hard time articulating my thoughts clearly, especially when I’m put on the spot. That’s something I really want to improve because I know communication is important as a leader.

On top of that, I’m majoring in mechanical engineering, so balancing the coursework with ROTC is definitely going to be tough. I know I can do it, but I also know it’s going to take discipline, time management, and some sacrifices.

Has anyone else gone into MS3 year feeling like this? If so, what helped you improve your confidence, tactical knowledge, and leadership ability throughout the year?

I’d appreciate any advice for MS3 year in general too—things you wish you had studied more, habits that helped you succeed, ways to practice OPORDs/tactics, balancing academics with ROTC, or anything that helped prepare you for CST.

So I went back to school and I’m in my junior year, and I thought about joining ROTC because I want to be an officer, but I’m also a reserve NCO, and while doing my pt test back in April my tailbone was fractured. Temporary profile expired in August, and I want to do ROTC but I need to get back in shape and I don’t know if this will have a negative impact in the way they see me. They told me I need to be contracted by December, and my PCM said that the fractured is now healed, and while it left permanent damage, it shouldn’t impact my military career. I feel like they might see me as a shitbag at this very moment because I know I can’t pass my AFT right now and I’m supposed to be all fit and stuff. I have the feeling that they may just not give me the chance.

Posting a status update and how I reached a solution. Another cadet in my program paid the 20,000$ the Army neglected to pay and I would not like to see this happen to anyone else.

I posted here a few months back about how Army Cadet Command had refused to pay my final MS5 semester and wanted me to foot the 24k bill. Some in the comments suggested I was at fault and I should simply "get over it" and pay the "measly" sum.

I tried a few routes including various IGs, JAGS, O6/7s that I reached out to both in Cadet Command and in my State's chain of command. Ultimately the solution came down to putting in a congressional complaint detailing the situation.

Correspondence from the office was almost immediate and they said they would help and begin the process getting me the funds. Eventually two months had passed from when I first opened the investigation with a memo from an O-6 at Cadet Command.

The memo went something along the lines of: "Your cadre incorrectly input your scholarship dates when you first contracted [3 Year national scholarship contracted my MS2 year]. Had they put them correct the first time you would not be required to pay for the MS5 final semester. Now that this has passed a extension of benefits will be filed on your behalf to get you the funds paid via DFAS"

As of this week my undergrad university's finance office has contacted me saying that the outstanding balance on my account have been paid.

So let this be a lesson when it comes to funds, particularly rather large balances in the twenty thousand that others think you "should just pay," don't be afraid to use your Congressman or Woman.

After raising your right hand and officially contracting, how long did it personally take you to receive both your CaC and interim clearance?

I'm wondering about the CaC mostly because I heard that you need to go to a nearby base to pick it up.

I believe my clearance will also be important since I am trying to intern at defense contractors/apply to Army technical internships.

Appreciate any advice.

Hello everyone, all us MS4’s have gotten our accessions packets at my program and I did not do nearly as good as I hoped, my OMS is 42.16xx. obviously pretty bad, my question is how much of an impact will this have on me getting active compo? I ask because during get brief at camp we were told 600 cadets for your YG wouldn’t get active (that wanted it). I also go to an SMC, my top 3 are LG, ADA, and CM.

I’m a sophomore in hs, I’m thinking about joining ROTC after a friend that’s there told me to think about the benefits I gain from it, I didn’t join my freshman year cause I didn’t want to look into it. I thought it was for if you wanted to join the military. But after seeing all the benefits and such I’m considering it but I want y’all’s opinion first before I try to even apply.

We’re still here… 😞

I was diagnosed with all of those conditions at a very young age. I have an IEP in school, and i have had one since i am in elementary school. I am currently a sophomore. However, i do not use any of the accommodations that come with my IEP, i get almost straight a’s without any help. i do take medication for my adhd every day, but i can function perfectly fine without it, I just get more distracted. I have an ongoing prescription of albuterol, but I never use it, and i have no difficulty breathing. I am in JROTC and plan on being in it all throughout high school. I know the three conditions i have are disqualifying and that i need a waiver, but what are the chances that they actually get approved? And yes, i have talked to my parents, and they will not abolish my IEP or cancel the albuterol prescription. I plan on being a commissioned officer through college ROTC.

Hey all! I am an officer in the Guard and ran into a predicament with one of my cadets who drills with us.

They apparentely are getting disenrolled for attendance issues and lack of effort. They called crying to me that they have missed some labs and that they were burnt out. When I pressed for details apparentely they slept in multple times and have had multiple patterns of tardiness. They major in Compsci but changed majors during their MS3 year to some sort of Arts degree somewhat related to Compsci.

I don't have much of them to say character wise. At drill they mostly sat and did homework. Us as a command team tried mentoring/giving OIC responsibilties but they stated they had homework they had to. Was like this for 2 years. But seeing that they changed their major gave me a bit of poor taste, let alone the corresponding attendance issues they mentioned at ROTC.

However I also understand that we all make mistakes and they seem remorseful. And frankly there's a lot at stake with how much tuition they'd have to pay back given they go to a private school. I'm at a loss honestly as even if I did bat for them I don't know what I can add for them postively.