Originally posted by: Flammable
will i be able to apply for enlisted jobs?
Originally posted by: Flammable
will i be able to apply for enlisted jobs?
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
In ROTC you are enlisted. After you graduate though, you enter as a Commissioned Officer.
Originally posted by: TallBill
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
In ROTC you are enlisted. After you graduate though, you enter as a Commissioned Officer.
No, you are a cadet while in ROTC. I'm joining the program next year to become an officer in the United States Army. I only have to do two years though because of my prior active duty enlistment. I'm also not doing it because of the money, because my school is already free anyways.
Originally posted by: TallBill
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
In ROTC you are enlisted. After you graduate though, you enter as a Commissioned Officer.
No, you are a cadet while in ROTC. I'm joining the program next year to become an officer in the United States Army. I only have to do two years though because of my prior active duty enlistment. I'm also not doing it because of the money, because my school is already free anyways.
Originally posted by: Xavier434
Originally posted by: TallBill
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
In ROTC you are enlisted. After you graduate though, you enter as a Commissioned Officer.
No, you are a cadet while in ROTC. I'm joining the program next year to become an officer in the United States Army. I only have to do two years though because of my prior active duty enlistment. I'm also not doing it because of the money, because my school is already free anyways.
Correct.
Flammable, basically it works like this. If you get accepted in the ROTC program you will be a college student and an ROTC cadet which means you go to all of your classes like any other student and you will also have a bunch of requirements for the ROTC program which includes classes, training, and probably a bunch of weekend community service like events. You will most likely be very busy so if you want a "normal" college student lifestyle in college which often involves having a good amount of free time then do not join. Otherwise, if you are cool with the dedicating a ton of time to your college years in a program like this and you truly are interested in joining the Air Force as an officer afterward for about 4-6 years (look up exactly how long you will have to do it) then it's all gravy and they do pay for your tuition and there are other nice benefits as well.
Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: TallBill
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
In ROTC you are enlisted. After you graduate though, you enter as a Commissioned Officer.
No, you are a cadet while in ROTC. I'm joining the program next year to become an officer in the United States Army. I only have to do two years though because of my prior active duty enlistment. I'm also not doing it because of the money, because my school is already free anyways.
Green to gold program?
Originally posted by: abracadabra1
Sorry, but I just couldn't resist. I imagine you're thinking about the Air Force because you're an aspiring aviator. So, here's a bit of advice from a guy who's been there and done that the Navy way and the zoomie way.
Bob Norris is a former Naval aviator who also did a 3 year exchange tour flying the F-15 Eagle. He is now an accomplished author of entertaining books about US Naval Aviation including "Check Six" and "Fly-Off." In response to a letter from an aspiring fighter pilot on which military academy to attend, Bob replied with the following:
12 Feb 04
Young Man,
Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country. As you requested, I'd be happy to share some insight into which service would be the best choice.
Each service has a distinctly different culture. You need to ask yourself "Which one am I more likely to thrive in?"
USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. Their training programs are terrific. All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. Their facilities are excellent. Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and the best trained. The USAF is homogenous and macro. No matter where you go, you'll know what to expect, what is expected of you, and you'll be given the training & tools you need to meet those expectations. You will never be put in a situation over your head. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot...so would your wife. Your Dad would want your sister to marry one.
Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black shoes (surface warfare) and bubble heads (submariners). Furthermore, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (West and East Coast). The Navy is heterogeneous and micro. Your squadron is your home; it may be great, average, or awful. A squadron can go from one extreme to the other before you know it. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise. The quality of the aircraft varies directly with the availability of parts. Senior Navy enlisted are salt of the earth; you'll be proud if you earn their respect. Junior enlisted vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career; you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. The quality of your training will vary and sometimes you will be over your head. You will miss many important family events. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night and you will be scared many times. You will fly with legends in the Navy and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. And some days - when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you - your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would pay you to do it. The hottest girl in the bar wants to meet the Naval Aviator. That bar is in Singapore.
Bottom line, son, if you gotta ask...pack warm & good luck in Colorado.
PS: Air Force pilots wear scarves and iron their flight suits.
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Wife never ironed my flight suit.
Wash and wear.