What are the cons of ROTC?

What are the risks of joining the military through the ROTC program?

Joining the ROTC/military is hazardous to your civil rights.

Once you enlist, you become military property: you lose your right to come and go freely, you're ordered around 24 hours a day, and you can be punished by your command without trial or jury. Free speech rights are severely limited in the military.

How does ROTC affect college life?

Making the ROTC commitment doesn't interfere with your college and career goals. Instead, it's an additional program that students enroll in for military leadership preparation. You can think of it as a minor that gives you the tools and experience you need to lead other military members.

Is ROTC serious?

Joining ROTC—especially if you receive a scholarship—is a serious commitment. You must sign a legally-binding contract that could last up to 12 years. Under some circumstances, you must make this decision before even beginning the program.

What can you get kicked out of ROTC for?

A. An ROTC program can launch a promising military career, as it did for me, or result in massive amounts of debt. Whether prompted by misconduct, poor grades, medical issues or some other factor, involuntary disenrollment typically leaves cadets in a difficult situation.

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What happens if you fail ROTC?

Disenrollment Repercussions

If you fail to perform your active service duties, you could face serious repercussions. Disenrolled students may be held to additional active duty order determinations and repayment of ROTC financial assistance.

What happens if you get injured in ROTC?

If the injury occurs as a result of an ROTC activity, your cadet will be taken care of for treatment and you will not be on the line for financial obligations to pay for school. If the injury is severe enough to prevent commissioning, you won't be forced to repay.

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Can you leave ROTC?

After the freshman year, if one withdraws or is disenrolled they will be obligated to repay all scholarship payments and/or serve on active duty as an enlisted person. Generally, the longer a person is in ROTC, the more likely they will be required to serve on active duty as enlisted to serve out their commitment.

Do you have to serve after ROTC?

A: 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.

What is it like to be in ROTC?

Other than the uniform, the weekly three hour drills, the specialized classes and labs each semester, the Physical Training (PT), and the additional summer training, ROTC students are pretty much just ordinary college students. They have just as much fun as regular college students.

How long do you serve after ROTC?

If you received a four-year ROTC scholarship, you must agree to serve four years full-time as an Army Officer after you graduate and then either extend your contract for four more years or serve four more years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) where you'll return to civilian life but need to be ready to help in ...

Can you have a social life with ROTC?

The ROTC program provides cadets with the opportunity to interact with cadets from different schools. More importantly, cadets will have plenty of time to enjoy a 'normal' social life at their own school.

What are the cons of military service?

Do cadets go to war?

Many cadets do go on to join the Armed Forces, and we are delighted to welcome them, but there is absolutely no pressure for cadets to follow military careers. The Ministry of Defence accepts that the cadet force organisations add value to the youth of today and for this reason continue to support them wholeheartedly.

Can you have a job while in ROTC?

The service academies are active duty cadets and midshipman and thus receive active duty pay and are not allowed to hold jobs. ROTC cadets & midshipmen are reservists hence the Reserve Officer Training Corps. So yes, you can hold another job.

Can I lose my ROTC scholarship?

Just remember that if you accept an ROTC scholarship, you are officially bound to serve in the military after graduation. Also, if you don't keep up the minimum standards (academic or military), you could lose your scholarship and may be required to serve on active duty or repay some of the scholarship funds.

Do you have to join ROTC as a freshman?

Do I Have To Join ROTC As A Freshman? No. Any undergraduate student with three or more years remaining should be eligible.

Why ROTC is a good for high school?

JROTC Teaches Life Skills and Leadership

In a JROTC class, students can build skills such as leadership, self-confidence and discipline – qualities that are necessary to thrive in any career. Personal skills are also emphasized: health, nutrition and financial management.

What is the benefits of ROTC?

ROTC programs provide students with significant opportunities and benefits. Participants in ROTC receive valuable training as well as financial support for their education. They are supported in the development of strong personal traits such as self-discipline, confidence, and leadership.

Does JROTC look good to colleges?

In addition, JROTC service can be a real boost to a college admissions application. Admissions offices are typically interested in students that demonstrate interest and experience in leadership, and JROTC is an excellent opportunity to gain this skill.

How long is ROTC Air Force?

The program lasts three to four years. Any student with more than three years remaining may be eligible for ROTC. As a freshman cadet, you take a 1-hour class each week to learn basic Air Force knowledge.

Are ROTC students considered veterans?

Students who are currently attending a US military academy and ROTC students are not considered veterans.

Is it hard to get into Air Force ROTC?

GPA. Your GPA is worth 20% of your overall score. The average high school GPA of Air Force ROTC scholarship winners is about 3.8. The October 2020 board is typically one of the most competitive boards.

Can you quit Army ROTC?

"If you quit anytime in the first 2 years, there is no penalty for leaving. Even for ROTC scholarship students, although quitting ROTC ends your scholarship."