Becoming a 2LT: Texas State Army ROTC Commissioning

Texas State Army ROTC Commissioning 2019
Army ROTC-
It took me four years to complete college and finish Army ROTC, but I did it!
-Army ROTC prepares college students to succeed in any competitive environment. Plus, the leadership training and experiences that you have in Army ROTC will provide you with a foundation to become commissioned Army Officers upon graduation.
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[@zoomdirt2]

Remember you are now a leader of soldiers. You are responsible for them. Guide them. Teach them. Be a mentor...your decisions will be the reason why they either make it home or don’t make it home, when you go down range.

[@adamhuglo111]

A Bove all, You are a Warrior

[@imakevideos1687]

The beginning of an amazing soldier

[@Capitan_Doug_Keith]

This brought back some memories. I comissioned in 2009 and got out in 2017, I have my comission hanging next to my discharge on my wall

[@DavionWest]

Thank you for your service! I cant wait to hang up mine when I Stop traveling and settle down.

[@bhw5184]

Congrats!!

[@DavionWest]

Thank you 🙏

[@stonebendervlogs]

Congratulations Sir ! Happy To Have You On Our Team 🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@DavionWest]

Much appreciated!

[@Convexhull210]

Would you recommend doing ROTC, whether it's Air Force or Army?

[@DavionWest]

Well you gotta ask yourself, why do you wanna be an officer first?

[@Convexhull210]

@@DavionWest to serve my country and to pay for school

[@DavionWest]

Then yes I would recommend it, just never forget why you joined.

[@danieldiaz5740]

As a ROTC cadet I understand you can attend Airborne school and Air Assault, but are you also given the opportunity to attend Ranger school?

[@DavionWest]

Back in the 70s I believe they could go to ranger school. I’m not sure if cadets can still go.

[@felipetasama8287]

Did u get to keep that sword?

[@DavionWest]

Nah, sadly :/

[@gogurtz1738]

How come some of y’all don’t have ribbons on? Isn’t everyone suppose to look the same.

[@DavionWest]

Some people had prior service so they had ribbons they were awarded. While others had no awards yet.

[@gogurtz1738]

@@DavionWest gotcha! Because usually they should issue you that ketchup and mustard stain ribbon once you commission or finish boot camp if you’re an enlisted. I was a prior active Marine and currently doing Army rotc to be an officer.

[@DavionWest]

Thanks for your service, and yeah it was weird for me with people not all having the basic ribbons at first. They have cadet ribbons. But most of my friends said no to wearing them (thank goodness)

[@gogurtz1738]

@@DavionWest thank you for your service too man!

[@DavionWest]

Definitely glad out now and chasing my dream. Being an officer was very rewarding though cause of the Soldiers.

[@chuckbucks7020]

After I take a big steamy butter bar and flush the toilet I say Hooah!

[@lil_grogu89abuelo59]

So, did you get reserve or full time. Im concerned because i go do my expidited training this summer. Then i commission one year after. The thing is i hear that it can be a little competitive getting the full time commission. Can you explain if this is true or not in depth.

[@DavionWest]

Hey, I got active duty full time. So it really depends if the military is downsizing or if they are looking to increase numbers. Thats the best way to look at it. When you are at training, do your best to be mature and patient. Lead when you are placed in charge, hear your subbordinates concerns about missions and other things, take them into considerations and use their ideas sometimes. When you are not in charge, take notes and listen to them, offer advice and if they dont listen, dont get mad and just follow the orders ( as long as they are not unethical or immoral). I hope this helps.

[@lil_grogu89abuelo59]

@@DavionWest if you could do it over, would u have gone reserve over full time to have more freedom?

[@DavionWest]

@@lil_grogu89abuelo59no I wouldn’t, being full time, I gained a lot of experience rather quickly as a officer in the Army. I also was able to save a lot of money cause of the Army.

[@Zer0Mood]

I'm so surprised that you only commissioned 3 years ago and already got out

[@DavionWest]

Yeah, I had other plans :). I wanted to always serve my country but I also wanted to travel and make videos about the world. I also did 3 years in the guard.

[@acousticnirvana94]

Proud of you brother.