How To Be An Officer | ARMY ROTC

[@rodneighh4198]

Excellent video, helped clear a couple things up that I was just wondering about. Keep doing what you're doing brother

[@MattWard89]

Thanks, glad it helped!

[@cameroncarter1696]

@@MattWard89 what happens if you don't pass your first pt test

[@cameroncarter1696]

@@MattWard89 what about jrotc for the experience

[@emilyhomes8343]

I have been going back and forth between going enlisted army or army ROTC, but I’m currently staring my second semester of my freshman year of college. This was really helpful and I’m going to talk to the army ROTC office on campus. Great content!

[@electrowolf6260]

How’s it going for you now?

[@omariwhiting219]

@@electrowolf6260 they never respond 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@zdfinical]

You can also be active duty and do ROTC by enlisting as AGR. Not a necessity to have an SAT/ACT test.

[@jayjochey1396]

I’ve done 4 years of AFJROTC, I’m applying for the Army ROTC scholarship now, just so happens my sat score affected my decision it is a 1260 but for the Airforce scholarship it’s still a very average

[@samslammer2001]

Whats that on your face? Were you issued that facial hair? 😂😂

[@MattWard89]

lol I try to grow it out every chance I get. Had to shave it today but since it's christmas break I wont be shaving it for like 3 weeks now :)

[@ethangregg702]

Damn mcraven

[@eop9969]

Warrant Officer is the way to go, no need to rotate out as much and you are in a better position to pick your post.

[@roguestudios2189]

Thx 4 this vid man I needed this 4 school

[@emersonarias7998]

Do you still need the act and ast scores in order to be in ROTC if you’re prior service?

[@raulsegovia8587]

Emerson Arias did anyone answer this?

[@Negativity808]

You shouldn't no. If you're a non trading student u notmally don't

[@emilyroyer9049]

Could you do a video specifically on scholarships and contracting?

[@acceptablestandard2558]

How do you only have 13K subs or is the public just that unevolved in the military

[@MattWard89]

Haha thanks! I'm actually growing extremely fast right now. Currently I think I'm in the Top 5 fastest growing "Military KZbinrs" Which is crazy to me but I'm excited for where this is headed. Thanks for the awesome comment!!! :)

[@DrewSchliebner]

Homeland Security lol 138k subs now

[@benwoods5050]

*uninvolved

[@kahoaliiaiu7130]

What is the Age limit to do ROTC in college and we have ROTC here in Hawaii at the University of Hawaii Moana so I wanna do it to start over and the first time I did it I messed up but. I wanna start over

[@danielroque7493]

@@kahoaliiaiu7130 I believe it is 17

[@wadofbat]

Question say I go in AFROTC could I still go to the army or no?

[@ajramirez77]

I came into ROTC as a transfer student from community college. When I contracted my school I ended up missing the dates for basic camp so I came in as an MS2.

[@obsidiandean4234]

arthur ramirez two year scholarship?

[@ga3444]

But what happen do you have to do a master to complete the 4yrs or do you have to wait until the next camp come around during the summer?

[@SparksForces]

@@ga3444 they can combine both camps together during MS-3 year from what I heard but it might change you could do master and go to BCT next summer

[@CarmenDeG3]

Can you go from enlisted to reserve officer? And would the 8 year contract be shared 4 active 4 reserve or would it change once becoming a officer?

[@jacobhaskins535]

So if my unit does have a slot does that mean I have to keep my enlisted mos or can will I be given that list where you request your most desired mos for an officer

[@tonylouthan3213]

Hi Matt, thank you for your videos. I am considering the army, either reserve or active. My question: the 9/11 GI bill says that you have to be on active duty for 90 days to be eligible for the benefits. My recruiter mentioned that BCT and AIT are active duty. Does the time spent in training initially count as active duty time as described in these various bills?

[@MattWard89]

Yepp 👍🏻

[@abenasaaba9130]

Yes

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

Welp too bad I didn’t do this early on, I finished BCT recently and have state OCS this January which is way worse than rotc 😅

[@LoganCrouch]

I'm currently a split ops soldier in the NG. So I completed BCT but haven't gone to AIT. I plan on doing ROTC. :) Are cadets allowed to have facial hair or do you have a shaving profile my guy?

[@GTBANNA]

Well technically the UCMJ does not apply to ROTC cadets, but good luck trying to explain that to your cadre.

[@LifeofDeVonsha]

I took ROTC in high school.😂 I wonder if I can use that as a advantage when enlisting in the army? 🤔🤔

[@antwanlederl568]

Yes you can but you will have to get more information from your recruiter

[@artfullgaming]

Don't you mean JROTC

[@archdukeslippy1263]

Usually two years of JROTC will bump your contract up from E-1 to E-2

[@Podcastfuntalk]

ArchdukeSlippy I've done 3 years of Navy Rotc

[@sethmorales829]

Nightmaregamer l jrotc*

[@alexisvelezfit]

Entonces puedo entrar haciendo una maestría y no podría hacerlo realizando otro bachillerato?

[@AveryGiavonniReacts42]

SMP what are the benefits of SMP over regular ROTC

[@micaylapresley]

State and federal TA, as well as the GI Bill. Civilians who enroll don't receive military benefits.

[@rebeccabrown2432]

I’m currently a Freshman in college wondering if it’s worth starting ROTC during the second semester or to wait until next year to begin. I really want to start early but I’m worried that I’ll be far behind in everything if I start in the second semester. Do you think this would be a problem?

[@electrowolf6260]

How’s it going for you now?

[@kimberlynguyen809]

I want know how many years can you join rotc program in college and I just want know because I am in JROTC right now as a sophomore in high school

[@GTBANNA]

Kimberly Nguyen ROTC is a 4 year program for most. If you went through basic, or attend basic camp you can bypass the first 2 years. Im pretty sure doing 4 years of jrotc allows you to bypass the first 2 years, but none of the previous jrotc cadets in my company are MSIII they are all MSI so maybe they remove that or its only at some colleges.

[@fasu427]

Hopefully this could be answered. If im awarded the scholarship and get the 10,000 a year for housing. Could i still be a commuter student a just pocket the housing allowance? Thank you

[@kevintanos4822]

Did you make a video about becoming an officer through service academies?

[@keshonwest3534]

Can’t you just go to the army website and enroll?

[@gracetrumpslaw]

So.... I"m not sure why it is so tough to figure this out... if someone is wanting to do ROTC to contract for the scholarship... do you first contact the Army and apply for ROTC scholarship.. or first apply for the college, and hope you get the scholarship?

[@christophertorres37]

Non contract cadets they get uniforms?

[@EMMANUELKWABENAKYEREH]

Please how many months or years do one has to work in the military before schooling in the University or collage

[@AryanPatelTheBoss]

Let’s say you don’t get slot in ROTC can you still enroll in it without scholarship and do all 4 years and become officer in the army ?

[@slimeysam9052]

So am I gonna have to be on some kind of waiting list to become an actual officer when in rotc

[@randomdude9964]

Do rotc cadets have to do combat training ?

[@shibow60]

What if you are a Freshman (in college) who wants to do ROTC but have already finished a semester of college? Would it just be I have to catch up over the summer? Or I wouldn't be able to do ROTC?

[@acceptablestandard2558]

Your fucked

[@MattWard89]

If for some reason you don't get the full 4 years in then you will just go to CIET

[@gothicherie6691]

i think u can do with just 2 years left

[@Roach6359]

So what will I do if I'm split op in army reserve and I'm going to ROTC??

[@LoveMuchi]

ROACH 6359 Simultaneous Membership Program

[@thelando3698]

Hey Matt, is the lab thing once a month different if you’re in the guard or reserves. Does it interfere with drill dates ?

[@GTBANNA]

FMJ Squirrel Lab is 1 day per week.

[@panthergecko77]

Is there a difference going branch to branch I want to do Navy ROTC

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

Fenrir TheDarkWolf yeah navy rotc you have a choice becoming either a navy officer or marine officer other than that you have to relearn all the basic knowledge in the branch cause navy has a completely different rank structure

[@dylanbourgard3605]

I am going to MEPS on Monday for the National Guard split op program. Can I still get contracted for ROTC?

[@jayyjayy3362]

Dylan Bourgard yes you can, many people go that route to get state tuition and state tuition assistance

[@sarahrobeson616]

Question for you! My boyfriend just graduated from basic training! He's been told he might not be able to take leave for Christmas! Why would the commanding officer deny Christmas leave? He doesn't even know how to do anything at the base yet. Help lol

[@MattWard89]

That would be a very specific situation so I can't really help with the info he provided but... It's the Army. He might not have had the time to get the paperwork done in time to get it approved to go home. Which I'm thinking is the most likely case.

[@sarahrobeson616]

Shootemup89 Oh okay! :( well thanks! He's at fort Bliss it's so far away from me. :(

[@christophermorante5531]

Is there a background check after or before the rotc and is there Meps?

[@GTBANNA]

Christopher Morante No its just a normal class signing up for it is the same as singing up for all your other classes.

[@SparksForces]

Can you do a video on do we have to take classes on campus for a degree or can I take my degree classes online I found out 70% classes have to be on main campus can I do a double major or minor maybe.

[@lorenceotile201]

Hello sir, is a GT score a mandatory requirement for joining ROTC or can a college degree be accepted instead ??, Kindly advice me accordingly sir, I'm currently a National guard _ LA

[@Noneofyourbusiness_.I._]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I am currently an enlisted soldier in Ft. Hood currently working on my Associates Degree in Gen. Studies. I have about 2 and a half years left of my active duty contract, and I was considering going into college ROTC after the military to finish off my Bachelors degree. Since at that time I would be prior service and with a degree, would I just have to do 2 years of ROTC and commission? I want to be in Texas National Guard as a Quatermaster Officer, would you know how competitive that branch is?

[@niayathedon]

Is it better to do basic training over the summer then going to college as a freshman to do the rotc ?

[@GTBANNA]

Niaya Mariee Its easier just to go to college as a freshmen with no prior military service. Their is really no need to go to basic, my pms tried talking out 2 cadets from enlisting. After your MS1 year you would be able to contract, if you want you could become an SMP cadet then, as an SMP cadet you can go to drill in the NG or the reserves and get payed as an E5.

[@malcolmmitchell7207]

Is getting commissioned in the US Army way better and easier than it is to get enlisted in the US Army?

[@kingdomofthewesternsahara-2588]

You do realize what you commented right

[@cheezit2183]

4 years of college and rotc vs signing a paper?

[@gothicherie6691]

can u do ROTC as master degree

[@MattWard89]

Yes

[@maneveryusernameisse]

what if you graduate college and then go to officer candidate school ? do you have to go to basic first then once you finish bootcamp then go to ocs???

[@SparksForces]

Yea I believe 10-8 weeks basic training than the other 12 weeks OCS part everyone goes to basic rotc OCS academy

[@orionwheeler5276]

In prior enlisted and I am going to use my gi bill to go to school. Do I have to be on contract to commission ? I haven’t taken the ACT

[@MattWard89]

Yes you have to contract to commission.

[@classifiedsincebirth]

Did you go ROTC with GI Bill? probably doing the same thing,

[@micahcrissen9181]

Can you still pursue ROTC if you’re prior enlisted

[@juniorsegovia116]

Yes

[@emerson4797]

Do you get pay while serving as an officer after the scholarship ???

[@savvy2196]

Emerson yes you get officer pay

[@crow2541]

Thanks man this really gave me hope i turn 31 in March have little over a year to go But question i have tattoos and dui from like 11 years ago How will that affect my chances

[@masterfight0628]

Try and get those tattoos removed they give a bad example

[@minor1822]

Is this all difference from AFROTC?

[@electrowolf6260]

Yes

[@delavegamatanguihan]

what are your best practices in rotc?

[@GTBANNA]

andriagenesis Matanguihan In ROTC you basically learn basic army knowledge such as land nav, operation order, battle drills, learn about weapons systems, leaderships skills, patrolling, and lots of other cool stuff!

[@mathewpaige2391]

Nice vid

[@anthonydejesus3623]

Shootemup89 I’m a split op who just completed BCT I’m in the reserves and want to goto ROTC I plan to enroll without the scholarship just the commission and I’m wondering what my best odds are for going active duty after it all

[@MattWard89]

If you have a PT score of 270+. GPA 3.0+ and you aren't a crap soldier then I would say your odds are great!

[@anthonydejesus3623]

Shootemup89 Hooah Thanks a lot man

[@erinfirst1380]

Can I switch military branches after graduating ROTC?

[@GTBANNA]

Erin First No, once you contract in ROTC you make an obligation to serve as an officer in the army. Maybe after you finish the amount of years in your contract, you could join another branch.

[@americanmayhem9673]

Can you go to ROTC to go from an E2 to a E8?

[@MattWard89]

E-8?? No

[@jamesotoole4882]

No it makes you an o-1 a second lieutenant

[@chriswalden6455]

Does anyone know if they issue running shoes at BCT or should I buy and bring my own?

[@MattWard89]

You buy the running shoes that they issue you. If that makes sense.

[@chriswalden6455]

Shootemup89 ok thanks

[@aaotcis]

Everything you need is issued to you at the reception station when you arrive at basic.

[@harrynegron]

They give you a card with advance salary which you can use to buy em.

[@Chrismcool21563]

What if I’m enlisted already.

[@LoveMuchi]

Chrismcool Simultaneous Membership Program

[@GTBANNA]

^Thats an option, but you dont have to be an SMP cadet. Since its ROTC you would be a full time student, and cant deploy. You can easily join ROTC by signing up for the class. Some colleges let prior service skip first 2 years (not mine).

[@ajramirez77]

As an MS4 what would you recommended for workouts over winter break?

[@ryankuniyoshi96825]

Me from the future. Oh no. I’m 32. Not good.

[@joshluedtke5739]

Wow 0 dislikes that's cool

[@tyrekeanderson3545]

Can you join the military at 17 and still be in the army, then once you graduate go to college and be in rotc while you are a reservist?

[@jaygib88]

Yes you can. I am a Army recruiter let me know if you have any questions.

[@tyrekeanderson3545]

3Krazyfitness this was so helpful also could you still do this with national guard. Also with national guard can you transfer states for college?

[@ivi122]

Gpa of only 2.5? Sat only 920? Act only 19? Wow they really don’t have high standards lol so anyone can do ROTC?

[@GTBANNA]

ivi122 yes its just like a normal class

[@angelc7554]

A got 1100 in the ACT but I am not a citizen , I will join the reserve and once I am a citizen i will use the Simultaneously Membership Program to get into the ROTC

[@oblander7711]

The ACT goes up to 36 m8

[@zeetzeetmcskeet896]

@@oblander7711 probably meant SAT

[@edwinhopkins2402]

So if I take two years of community college and transfer to a university that offers ROTC I will have to pursue a masters degree in order to join?

[@MattWard89]

That or go to Basic Camp over one summer

[@gothicherie6691]

i think u can go to one university and do ROTC at another

[@YayCheese7]

Can you become an officer if you enlisted?

[@MattWard89]

Watch the green to gold program Video

[@YayCheese7]

+Shootemup89 alright and thanks for the quick reply!

[@MrIsaiah10000]

Dose making these types of informative videos give you extra points when you was in ROTC

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

Will be able to get in the ROTC program at 40 years old?

[@averagebloke4474]

I wish I could become an Officer maybe in my next life.

[@MattWard89]

Always negative.... You could do it now!

[@averagebloke4474]

Shootemup89 yes you're right only live once right. Why not. I should at least try.

[@Podcastfuntalk]

So I've done navy Rotc for 3 years for high school and I'm thinking about Enlisting into the army or taking army Rotc in college idk what choose any help?

[@sethmorales829]

Nightmaregamer l it’s jrotc not rotc

[@CarHub4ever]

hey bro please reply i am from albania 17 and want to join there in rotc can i join with a schoolarship?

[@forgotmynameagain1357]

First!

[@samslammer2001]

Jamie Gallegos you got me fucked up 😂😂😂

[@judahchrist7741]

Can an ocs graduate join us army war college???

[@GTBANNA]

Judah Christ war college is only for O5 and O6

[@GTBANNA]

U.S Army War College^^^

[@aquadragon1]

How ? Meet the requirements sign the paperwork.... Just kidding OC

[@stephsantiago8038]

if I have a bachelor's degree and I want to join ROTC for a master's degree do I have to take the SAT?

[@kalensilva5814]

i think your SAT has time when it expires so if it has not expired you can still use it but otherwise good luck on your test bro!