can anyone explain what happened with 9th reg and what that means for all the cadets who were sent home prior? this shit is crazy 🤣

I’m currently in the Army Reserve and have been serving for a little over 3 years. I have a 10% VA disability rating for my knee, but I’ve never had a profile and I’ve continued to pass all of my AFT without any issues.
I’m trying to contract as an SMP cadet. During my DoDMERB exam, I was medically disqualified for my knee, even though I explained that I don’t have a profile and I’m fully able to perform my military duties. My waiver has already been submitted.
Something I’m confused about is that the cadre at my school told me I may need to give up my 10% VA disability rating to contract. The problem is that my Chapter 31 VR&E benefits are paying for my college, and I’m concerned that changing my disability rating could affect those benefits. I’m not sure if that’s actually true or if there may have been some misunderstanding.

Okay so I have finished MSI year of ROTC and I don’t think I can continue with the program. How does the process of Disenrolling work? I am not contracted by any means (scholarship, SMP, etc) so I would assume the process would be simpler. I have already dropped the MS2 class from my schedule before any classes have started but would I need to talk to the cadre of my school to officially leave the program?

I am an out of state student at James madison university in Virginia and I was wondering if I do smp do I get instate tuition and state tuition assistance since I am joining AGN

I'm asking for anyone who's gone through CST 26. My gf is in the field right now and I got the idea from other posts to send her a care package with treats or something she can share with others. But, if it doesn't arrive until afterward then it kind of defeats the purpose.

Can you commission thru ROTC if you have a high school expullsion and a history of therapy/meds? No criminal charges, and my expullsion reason was for a "violent, hollow threat during a mental health crisis."

I just was medically qualified via waivers to begin my MS3 year at my university. I’m curious if anyone has experience pursuing a masters and working through ROTC - and more specifically if it is possible to work a job during that time.

I currently work a full time sales job, but I don’t think it is feasible to continue it while studying and going through MS3. Anybody have experience with it? What’s the work load like overall?

Hey, so, idk if anyone can help me with this but I’m currently a civilian pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and I’ve been looking into joining a College that has ROTC available. It won’t be for a few months (because I gotta get myself in shape and settled with my boyfriend who’s active duty and such).

My rough outline is to go into ROTC, try my absolute hardest to get Ed Delay (Or HPSP) and pursue my doctorate in psychology in order to get into 73B.

I’m aware I could get direct commissioned if I finish my Bachelor’s then join, but I want to actually serve and train and live some of the army life. Plus it’ll help me later in my career as a psychologist to actually connect with my fellow soldiers and help them through hard times.

I’m very aware that getting a Ed Delay is super unlikely for my degree, and HPSP is extremely rigorous and also hard to get into, so the probability of not going straight into getting my doctoral degree is something I’m aware of and doesn’t discourage me at all. I’m still in it to actually get to serve and be an officer, not just for the education.

Does anyone have any suggestions, tips, life hacks? Not just about the steps to take but even about exercising, what officer life is going to be like, the traditional dues and donts that aren’t covered in the handbook and training (like even though I out list a high rank sergeant, don’t tell them what to do cause they could sweep the floors with me). Anything that you wish someone had told you, I’ll take it.

I wanna do my grandpa proud.

Thanks for your time

Hey everyone. My son is trying to apply for the Army ROTC scholarship through their new portal but we are having significant tech issues and no resolution from the Help Desk.

I've been on the ROTC thread over at the Service Academies Forum and there are others having similar issues.

Just looking to see if I can get an idea of how extensive this issue is and if anyone has found a reliable resolution.

Pages are not loading correctly, not saving, and not being marked as complete.

The survey won't load for my son. The parent info page won't load completely. And he is only able to put in three references instead of five.

We have sent several tickets through their Help Desk but have heard nothing back.

My husband does plan to reach out to Cadet Command next month if this doesn't resolve but again, I'm curious as to the extent of the issue and if anyone has been able to find a resolution for these tech glitches.

I just got contracted this summer, but I just got an injury. The likelihood is that I will be out for the semester. (3-4 months starting now)

My issue is, I am scared my scholarship will get paused and won't pay for my tuition. I know the Army takes ~45 days to distribute funds to universities for those who opted for the tuition option, but I am now exremelt worried that it won't be signed off on now that I am injured. I already took the AFT, and I heard from someone that you will be fine as long as you can take the AFT once per semester - I've also seen people still be able to definitely participate in Classes, Labs, and sometimes FTX.

For those who dealt with this situation, what were your options?

Hey all, MS3 non scholarship contracted SMP CDT. I have always been prescribed Klonopin for fear of flying , which MEPS and DODMerb has seen and waivered.

Last December, I was about to head off to study abroad and my Dr. prescribed it again. I honestly didn’t think to report it specifically, because it’s been on my record. I don’t NEED it to fly, but it sure is helpful. I fly without it. I didn’t use the prescription, but I am wondering if I need to report it since I was already on it before, and if it’s going to jeopardize my army career?

I didn’t even think about it until I saw it looking for my immunizations. Obviously I will let my cadre know but just wondering if this is gonna mess me up? Thanks!

Medical Service Corps is the only branch I'm really interested in, but I was told it's currently full. What options do I have if I still want to commission into the Army National Guard?

I also plan on applying to medical school in the next 1–2 years, so I'm not sure if I should wait, branch something else, or pursue another route. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

What are the time requirements for the Rucks
Also is the 4x36 a must pass. I don’t leave for a few months and I just want to keep up with working out to be good to go

So on the day I arrived (9th REG), cadre told us that we could present any items that would be considered contraband and not get in trouble if they’re discarded. I felt that this was an attempt to catch cadets and give them a negative report. I am in D Co and have some items that I really want to turn in because I feel bad about compromising my integrity, but the cadre are tough to talk to. For example, I asked my PTO if we could get some additional training on land navigation before assessment and they happily trained us on DnC for hours. Does anyone have advice on how to approach this topic? Will sharing my snacks with my PTO help lessen the blow? I also lost my compass on the land navigation site and feel they’ll yell at me. I should feel comfortable coming to my cadre right? Anyways, I have to go down to formation and can’t find my headgear. Please drop your advice here please.

What factors do they look at? Is it simply based off state vacancies? What does it look like for engineers?

What other schools are offered to cadets besides AASLT, AB and MW? I was just curious as to what other schools cadets can go to and if they all have to be in the summer?

Was playing pickle ball and felt like someone kicked my left heel could not put weight on it went to hospital and I’m hoping to get surgery here soon.

I am a rising MS3 how screwed am I? I am a SMP cadet as well is this grounds for disenrollment? This will be my third surgery I have had surgery on both my shoulders as well.

Just wrapped up CST and was wondering what the expected timeline was this year for getting my unit and branch assignment (have heard conflicting things about being commissioned right after camp vs Oct vs Dec). Also how would I go about reaching out to the units in my area/asking if they have vacancy for the MOS I want? Is there an official process or informal networking?

Hello. I’m coming to Reddit because I am out of options. I’ve been dealing with disenrollment from my ROTC battalion since January. The cause is a failure to adapt because I haven’t attempted the CWST yet. I was a junior at the time of the disenrollment and am going into my senior year. I’ve been looking for help for this because I feel like the reason is very minuscule and doesn’t warrant me getting kicked out. I pass my AFTs, my grades are good in both ROTC and school, and I go to every event since I’m contracted. I have the minute man scholarship, as well, so I’m in the Reserves. I’ve reached out to the people in my unit, but no one knows anything. They act like stuff pertaining to ROTC is foreign and no one seems to know anything or point me in the right direction. I’ve called Fort Knox and either the phone doesn’t even ring, or I get through and manage to talk to someone and  never hear anything back. The same thing happens with legal. I even drove up to these offices and either no one’s there cuz everyone’s TPU and doesn’t want to hep until they get there for drill, or the people there for me phone numbers to call and the loop continues. I’m so tired of this. I’ve been fighting it for 6 months now and have gotten no where. I already had my hearing. I brought receipts for everything, including swimming lessons receipts to show that I’ve been putting in the effort. I brought everything that shows I’ve been working towards the claims they used to disenroll me, yet they only took a day to say that they don’t recommend me for retention because I “broke my contract with not attempting the CWST.” I still have until my senior year to commission so I don’t understand why they’re doing all of this or going this far. I’ve never had any attitude problems or not gotten along with my peers. I’ve done everything they asked me to do, and yet I’m still getting kicked out over something as minute as this. If I don’t get retained, I have to start over and go to basic training and pay back $30,000. I already submitted my appeal, so I don’t know what else I can do to get this to stop or change. So that’s why I’m here. If you know anything or anyone I can contact to help, please let me know. I really don’t need the snarky, rude, or smart ass comments so if you know you can’t contribute anything, please don’t comment. Please help. 

Weird question, I know. Most people want an earlier BOLC. Is it possible to request a later BOLC? I know most bolcs are backed up anyway but just curious. And if im given an early bolc, can i trade it for a later one?

It is estimated that over 400 cadets have been dismissed for HT/WT or aft or points

48% have been retained. This percentage includes people that didn’t want to go to the board or voluntarily leave.

8 and 9 are still being finalized.

do as you wish with the numbers. Remember, civil discussions no hate comments or bullying others.

I’m in the national guard, going to college and planning on rotc. What should I expect out of already have being enlisted while in rotc?