All About ROTC

[@kencammenga4442]

I just ran into your videos today. I'm 71 but my grandson has expressed an interest in ROTC, so I'm 'boning up' on it. I served as an enlisted man in the USN for 4 years, so this is somewhat new to me. I'm struck, staggered, and perplexed by all the acronyms. I've started a spreadsheet with each acronym that I encounter. If the exact meaning is not clear I try to find more by googling it. Anyway, keep up the good work. You seem like a sincere guy who really wants to help out others. I'm curious where you went to college/university.

[@phxmaster9684]

Thanks for this, I’m considering joining rotc as a freshman this year, I’ve reached out to all the ROTC’s at my school and liked what the Army ROTC had to say

[@ivi122]

I love this video. My 16 Your old son mentioned that he has an interest in joining the military, mostly he wants to join an Academy but he’s looking also into ROTC to see which one would be best for him. I am just watching a few videos to show him so he can have help in making his decision. Thank you this is a great video

[@brendan5352]

I'm glad this video was helpful. Good luck to you and your son

[@owenmcgeary7146]

This is so helpful for people interested in any ROTC program. Thanks for all the info

[@minimee1712]

Thanks for all the info, I'm thinking of going into the ROTC program when I sign up for college and just wanted to know what I would possibly get myself into.

[@maxemal3265]

Well thank you this helped me alot I'm going g to high school in a couple of weeks I'm going to be a freshman and I really love the military I want to be in the infantry or radio communication but this is a really helpful video thank you

[@lasana1781]

Hey guys I'm a ROTC Cadet at West Point and I'll tell you freshman year so far is freaking amazing but it's also hardworking just stay motivated and push threw

[@DrLibD]

I've heard ROTC at West Point is a lot different from that at a 'regular' university. But that's grapevine stuff so... -shrug-

[@brendan5352]

Talking to the West Pointers in my class here at BOLC they had a very different experience than us ROTCers

[@alexjohnson7452]

How is it decided if you get Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard in ROTC?

[@lewisletthedogsout9020]

I believe you choose? With the different ones, you're required to do a different amount of time with each after graduation (active duty is 3 yrs and reserves is 8 at the university I spoke to).

[@kpoptingz4915]

@@lewisletthedogsout9020 If you knew all that do you think you can answer my question, I really don't know and so you know what type of military service its called if you want to serve the military but work in an office doing paperwork?

[@jessicabogany4799]

You should make a video about how movies that people in the army and the uniform just be all wrong. Like in the movie joyful noise keke plamers dad had the wrong hat on when he was wearing the ACU uniform he had the berret for the class B uniform

[@tiannafrancis9575]

new subscriber, great channel, awesome content! also followed on instagram.

[@brendan5352]

Awesome, welcome to the community

[@daltonater1212]

Love it, taking notes, learning a lot. Much appreciated.

[@brendan5352]

No problem, as always let me know if there is anything else you want me to make videos about

[@daltonater1212]

Life of Brendan Well Now that you mention it......lol I've gotta another question I will be going through ROTC with the SMP program. Do you know anything about cadets who have gone through SMP by chance? Helpful personall insight to the perks of SMP is what I'm looking for. I've flattened out all the knitty gritty technical details like weekend warrior, pay grade, etc.

[@brendan5352]

We had several people from my ROTC battalion who did SMP. Some came in from the guard and some decided to do SMP after contracting with ROTC. I don't know if you have a GRFD contract (contract that says you can only go Guard) but I know a lot of people who did SMP did. If so, you'll have a big perk of being able to get your foot in the door/get to know your unit before you go there as an officer. You also get a OML point or two for being SMP so it should help you with accessions (but that doesn't matter if you are just going Guard anyway)

[@daltonater1212]

Life of Brendan I love the idea of SMP because you can get a foot in the door of your unit. I'm still weighing in between MI national guard and MI Army tho. May sway my choice of MOS considering that I'm not sure if Minnesota even has an Army MI unit. Not sure on the Minnesota national guard MI units either. Also, this may be happening. m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/7/donald-trump-wants-bigger-military-bigger-defense-/ So on the bright side the Army may be looking to recruit new Army MI officers in the future lol

[@brendan5352]

If you go Guard you can pick your state (which I'm guessing will be Minnesota). If you go active duty however you won't be going to Minnesota because, as far as I know, we don't have any active duty Army posts in Minnesota. Also keep in mind it is significantly harder to get Active Duty MI than National Guard MI

[@ajramirez77]

Thank you for this video! I'm coming in as a transfer student and I just became a cadet. Russian and psychology major. My situation is a little different because I'm taking MS1 and MS2 together in the same year. Also I was told I'll have to stay an extra year yo graduate as an officer

[@brendan5352]

Glad the vdeo helped you. I knew a few people who ended up having to stay an extra year in order to commission and in the end I was almost jealous, there's nothing bad about an extra year of college

[@earlgeorge7573]

received my commission through ROTC in 1971. When an individual started MS3, they were committed to accepting a commission and serving on active duty if they completed the program. Does this still hold true??????????????????????

[@Jordanthealmighty]

Hey, is it hard to get picked as an infantry officer

[@quantum_chezburger2279]

Not speaking from experience, but from what I know, not to hard

[@aliounecoundoul6502]

This video is just perfect

[@gamergrandmagirl]

I’m concerned that I won’t be able to get the education I want with ROTC. I’m considering a college primarily known for its excellent ROTC program, but I don’t want that intense training to get in the way of my 4.0. I need a lot of studying time to excel but I also want to be the best I can be in the army- can I maintain my grade and also be successful in ROTC? How possible is that? Does that mean I’ll have to eat/sleep/breath school and the army?

[@loganandalexis5276]

ROTC gives you a ton of time to do your school work because it plays a big part of your branch selection. Think of ROTC as a elective with PT and a few FTX's a semester.

[@amycribbs5906]

how much competition did you experience - you're working towards a common goal, but you're always competing with them, how does that work out?

[@ACEmmick]

Wait so even if you do Army Rotc, you could get chosen for a different branch...? Also, if i want to become a special forces officer, how would i become that through ROTC with the classes and such. Are there special classes or training to become so?

[@brendan5352]

No, after you do ROTC you're given a branch within the Army. If you do Army ROTC you're not going to be pushed into the Navy or Air Force or anything like that. To do Special Forces as an Officer you have to put in a packet to try and go to selection. If you pass selection you get picked up and go on to do a ton of training and go to a SF group. But you can't put in that packet until you're at least a 1LT promotable which is about 4 years

[@ACEmmick]

Life of Brendan okay thanks so much!

[@pkrounds]

After ROTC can u join the real army like after high school... Nd after doing rotc do u have to go to Basic training

[@juliusseizure9082]

If you had a not so good GPA in high school does that affect your chances of getting a scholarship? Or only College, if high school matters can it be made up for through good grades in the future and volunteer work?

[@brendan5352]

It will affect your chances of getting a scholarship right out of high school. But once you show up to college they don't look at your high school GPA

[@alexandertang4576]

Thanks for sharing, bro. Sorry to hear about you being judged by others for being sick and out of the game during freshman year. I mean, you'd figured that being understanding and helping your fellow cadet improve would give you better mileage than pointing at a problem and pushing it under covers. C'est la vie! P.S. Did you know of any folks in ROTC who entered junior year of college for the two-year scholarship or were transfer students? Are scholarships given prior to enrollment or after?

[@brendan5352]

One of my good friends was actually a transfer student. He transferred his sophomore year but I can't remember if he already had a scholarship or not, either way he ended up with one. We had some people who joined for two years but they were grad school students. Scholarships can be given prior to enrollment or after enrollment. You can apply for a national scholarship out of high school and if you don't get that you can compete for a scholarship while you're in the program

[@authormorgan4331]

So I am going to rotc as a freshman should I be worried

[@Kingjews]

Can you take an ROTC course and keep your facial hairs?

[@rakecoach5748]

So could I major in computer science and being in the ROTC would be able to pay part or all of my college? Say at like university of alabama or florida state

[@dudeperson2037]

If you get a scholarship then yes. ROTC accepts any major, but in order for you to get college free then you have to earn a scholarship. You should get in touch with the person in charge of the ROTC units at the schools you’re looking at for more in depth answers to your questions. There is also the split option program through army reserves, where you enlist through reserves/ national guard while going to college, and they will pay for college. Being an officer is the better way to go in my personal opinion, but just sharing different options

[@asniyanisiregar5552]

Selamat,Siang,Bapak,Mh,Mh,pamit,T,Q.AtasFarsitipasihnya.🙌🙌

[@yolo_MDR]

Question, if you started out in community college, is Rotc is an option for students who are transferring to a 4 year college/university.

[@densestlemon6241]

I'm looking to begin a career in the medical field and hoping to do so through the military, likely rotc. Do you have any idea what steps i would have to take in order to begin a medical career through rotc?

[@brendan5352]

Doing it through ROTC during undergrad you'd have to join ROTC, be high on the OML and either get Med Services branch or apply for an Ed Delay and go to medical school. Or if you don't care about being an Officer you could enlist and put Med Services in your contract but you probably won't be doing much medical stuff, you'd be more of an assistant

[@densestlemon6241]

Life of Brendan ok. Thanks for the info

[@bran10657]

So if I were to major in cyber security and do the ROTC program, would I have a good chance of getting into the Cyber Branch if there is one for Officers?

[@brendan5352]

I believe you'd have a better chance but it still would be far from guaranteed

[@ender10man]

Did you get into the Cyber branch?

[@alexisvelezfit]

If I got a BS I not elegible if I get in the university again from another BS?

[@macthomas6774]

what if i play a sport like football can i do rotc

[@brendan5352]

It might be hard to balance schedules but it is possible and ROTC should make some concessions to make it easier for you

[@Ryan-rv5em]

Hey Brendan, just wondering about how you choose your MOS. Do they base it off of more of what they want or what you want? Like would they put you somewhere that you would not want to go? Like if you didn’t want to be in the infantry and wanted to be MI, (as long as you were up to standard with the OML,) would they put you in a random MOS or favor you to your likings? I plan on doing ROTC when I get into college next year and just was wondering about jobs inside of the military.

[@brendan5352]

It depends if you're going national guard or active duty. For active duty, you put all the different branches in order of what you'd like most to what you'd like least and submit it. The higher you are on the OML the more likely you are to get what you want (usually). Even if you're not that high on the OML people generally get one of their first 5 choices but sometimes someone will get unlucky and end up with something that was low on their list. In the national guard you reach out to different units and whichever one accepts you that is the branch you get

[@mukeshC164]

Can I use my already earned credits towards the ROTC degree?

[@loganandalexis5276]

ROTC isn't a degree. You get a degree in (Criminal justice, Business, etc.) ROTC is sorta like a elective.

[@stephen7125]

Is a 3.0 gpa good to be a active officer on rotc

[@GTBANNA]

Steven Hernandez hey im an ROTC cadet. Well it depends. If you want a scholarship you need to maintain a 3.0, but if you just want to commission as an active duty officer with no scholarship all you need is to maintain a 2.0. Going active duty is tricky, becuase they only have a set number of slots, just have a really good PT score, and do extremely well at advance camp (basically like a test for what you have learned). The most important thing, SHOW UP! Ive seen cadets not get contracts because they dont show up to class, lab, or PT.

[@stephen7125]

BANNA Clan can i have your email? I got some questions. Appreciate your comment

[@GTBANNA]

Sure its [e-mail]

[@brendan5352]

@@GTBANNA Awesome response, couldn't have said it better myself

[@GTBANNA]

Life of Brendan Thank you so much sir!

[@aidandomenick4177]

Can I take off during ROTC because I whant to do the DISNEY college program like a study abroad thing are you allowed to do that?

[@brendan5352]

I don't know what the DISNEY college program is but I do know it's possible to study abroad in ROTC, but you have to go during your Sophomore year

[@jadiecolvin3962]

Is it possible to be in rotc and do a College sport at the same time?

[@bingchilling-h1t]

Jadie Colvin Yes

[@elizabethpomparios6672]

yes, you can but its very draining because of the time commitment, but its not impossible.

[@asniyanisiregar5552]

Selamat,Soree???Bapak,Mh,T,Q,atasFarsitipasihnya.🙌🙌🙌Bapakyg,Hati.

[@josephdoe2586]

When I went through the PMS decided that he wanted who really wanted to be there and scheduled an FTX on Super Bowl weekend.

[@daltonater1212]

Does OML grade activities, clubs, etc. that I did at an previous college? I'm transfering from a 2-year university, to a 4-year university to finish my B.A. I'm active in TONS of school activites and clubs at my 2-year college. Also, any chance of my high school career coming into play? I was in sports and honors concert band in high school.

[@brendan5352]

High school definitely won't come into play. I don't think your 2 year university stuff will either but I'm not 100% sure

[@daltonater1212]

Ahh, I'll double check with my ROTC recruiter. Crossing my fingers.

[@daltonater1212]

Hey Brendan, turns out that the OML keeps track of your activities only when you are in ROTC. However, the cadre at my college still keep past activities, clubs, and etc. in mind when they personally evaluate you.

[@brendan5352]

Sounds about right. Thanks for letting me know

[@daltonater1212]

yep!

[@storieswithkate296]

This helped a lot. Thank you!

[@amandablythe1]

Hypothetically, we were in high school and ROTC could we still play sports ??

[@stefanhawkins528]

If you don’t get chosen for active duty after ROTC , what are other contract options?

[@brendan5352]

National Guard or the Reserves

[@josephzamora1851]

@Life of Brendan, or anyone who would know. ASVAB is still a requirement if enrolled in a ROTC program at college right? If it is I'm not sure how much they would help you get a passing AFQT but would they be willing to help pass the ASVAB at all? I know these might be dumb questions but I just really would like to know.

[@brendan5352]

When I did ROTC Cadets never took the ASVAB. I've heard that they're having Cadets take it at their big training the summer after MS3 year but I'm not 100% sure if that's true

[@Gxcheaplord]

Im going in straight to my MS3 year. I just hope i can get squared in straight away... Any advice on people like me?

[@brendan5352]

Best thing I can say is do your best not to get overwhelmed. Your Cadre should have the foresight to not put you into high of a position of leadership so you should have some time to get up to speed

[@Gxcheaplord]

Thanks for the tip! When you mentioned putting MS3s in a leadership role I was alittle nervous since I do not know much atm, but I am ready to brace in the knowledge and experience. I will be attending Basic Camp (CIET) to get caught up on what I missed in 2 weeks.

[@charliechevalier8496]

So I can be a regular college college student and do rotc? I can be in a frat?

[@brendan5352]

Yup. It might be a lot to balance since both ROTC and frats take up a lot of time but it's possible

[@cartersmith3339]

Any big considerations to thing about when deciding to join? I've been thinking about it for months

[@manueldejesusflorescazares373]

So when i was in high school i was a cadet in jrotc do you think that is going to help me in rotc in college

[@Lumaz001]

I'm going into rotc this year (only an A-flight sgt as I'm just a freshman)

[@brendan5352]

Sounds like you're doing Air Force ROTC, I hope you enjoy it

[@Noneofyourbusiness_.I._]

I am currently enlisted active duty Army. My plan is to earn my AA in General Studies (working on it now) before I ETS. My plan currently is to re enlist in the national guard and earn a bachelor's in History (I want to be a history teacher), and do ROTC and commission as a Quatermaster Officer. Is there anything I should know? How competitive is the Quatermaster branch? Would ROTC be different for me? Great video btw

[@sebastianluna1412]

Can you explain how going on to active duty works? I heard that its three years on 4 fields jobs like artillery, infantry, chem etc and then you go to the job of your choice which is only 4 options? I heard this and didn't know how true this was could you explain this to me? Also what test do you have to take to determine your jobs etc?

[@brendan5352]

That is not at all how it works. What you're talking about is branch detailing, if you branch detail you're put in a branch (like infantry, field artillery, chem, armor) for 4 years and then you switch to your other branch (usually MI, AG, Finance, etc) when you hit Captain's Career Course. You don't have to branch detail, in fact most people don't. The OML is the main thing that ROTC uses to determine what job you get

[@kwabenaagyei1740]

I want to learn about aeronautical egineer do that rotc have those stuff

[@brendan5352]

You wouldn't learn about that in ROTC. Your school would have to offer those kinds of courses. ROTC focuses on Army/leadership topics

[@kdg-lg317]

Do you think ROTC is necessary for a military career? I’ve heard people say that they’d rather go by the slow rise in rank by just joining out of high school.

[@mr.f7699]

Depends on if you want to become an enlistment or an officer. Enlistment, join after high school. Officer, do ROTC, or be an enlistment and take OCS, but ROTC is better since it'll take less time to become an officer

[@rosarioescalante4690]

How many years is the ROTC contract for? Or does it depend?

[@livv4787]

What college did you go to?

[@steveathagen8897]

How hard/many people want to get each branch, especially engineering

[@brendan5352]

It depends on the year but overall the ones that are typically hardest to get are Aviation and Military Intelligence. Engineering is usually in or around the top 5-7 hardest to get of the 15 total branches

[@ethanmaranto8063]

Does your major have any correlation with your job in the army?

[@gabe9178]

Ever find an answer to this?

[@johnegger9071]

Is the similar/the same as doing NROTC, obviously you would be affiliated with the navy not the army but are any of the requirements/services different?

[@kylemartinich9983]

How do you/how hard is it to get selected to fly?

[@maddybates2692]

when you go to ROTC to become an officer do you have to do BCT and/or OCS

[@brendan5352]

No you don't have to do either of those if you do ROTC

[@DrLibD]

What's your experience with people joining the ROTC program after the MS1 year? Say, second semester sophomore year? Did they have a hard time getting squared away? Also, does the OML only take into account stuff you did while in the program, or can you get points for stuff from before joining ROTC?

[@brendan5352]

We had several people join their sophomore year. It's not that hard to catch up with people who were there freshman year but I do think you have to do an extra one month training in the summer. However people who joined their sophomore year were at a disadvantage on the OML for some reason. To answer your second question, I'm not exactly sure. I actually don't think you can get points for doing stuff while you weren't in ROTC, which probably explains why people who joined their sophomore year were at a disadvantage on the OML

[@ObeyLegit]

Life of Brendan when choosing your branches...do you get to pick all 17 on a OML. Also, is it true that you have to put a combat arm in the top 5?

[@shonn191]

I am struggling a lot as an MS3 getting ready to go to camp, because I was MP for 9 years before joining ROTC. Catch up was very difficult, because I didn't touch infantry tasks and people had super high expectations. They assume you remember a lot more than you do and it makes it hard to ask questions.

[@asniyanisiregar5552]

Selamat pagi,ibu.Bapak,Mh.🙌

[@darthdaddy3071]

I'm thinking of going into college via SMP (reserves and rotc) will this affect my commitment after rotc, like for instance, can I stay a reservist and if so, do I have to do six - eight more years after my initial reserves commitment? I am also planning to go to graduate school and I am not sure how the post-rotc commitment would fit in with that.

[@brendan5352]

If you get a contract from ROTC you will incur a longer commitment. Whether that stacks on to or replaces your initial commitment from enlistment I honestly don't know. As far as grad school goes there are people in the reserves/guard who do grad school full time but I'm sure their army commitment and school commitment clash often

[@darthdaddy3071]

Alright, thanks :)

[@tkabraham3592]

How fast can you get promoted? What was your rank when you graduated?

[@brendan5352]

When I graduated and commissioned I became a Second Lieutenant (2LT). The fastest you can become a First Lieutenant (1LT) is either 18 months after you start active duty or 24 months after you commission, whichever comes first

[@NCR-RANGER-223]

truthfully my friend you need to pick a life long career like medical or religious go 7 years meet some friends in high places get a grant and put in all your time you'll be captain when you go

[@zackarywilliams365]

Love your videos

[@fabiansantos1449]

I’m confused, do you sign up to OTS before or after college?

[@cooperreed1709]

What are the types of things you do during PT

[@brendan5352]

Monday and Fridays are run days, tuesdays and thursday are usually some kind of circuit focused more on upper body and core and wednesday is either a ruck or some kind of high intensity, keep your heart rate up workout. And then I lift on my own time 4-5 times a week and swim on saturday

[@Monnoponno34627]

Cooper Reed pt stuff. I know, I know, there enough of my knowledge to go around?

[@FC_DINDEYA]

your mom

[@Monnoponno34627]

Nathan Boudreau you are mom

[@divyaprakashsuresh5593]

Hey Brendan, Potential ROTC recruit, I was wondering what the odds are to get into the Naval ROTC program. My ACT and SAT's are 85 - 90 percentile plus but my GPA is a bit low. I was also wondering what specifically I need to do to get scholarships for ROTC. Regards, Divy.S

[@jazes6400]

did you get in?

[@cynthiastarkey2788]

Did you have a job while doing this too?

[@HypeHouseclips]

if i am from albania 17 can i join with a schoolaship or not i dont have us citixenship

[@brendan5352]

I don't believe you can do ROTC without US citizenship but I'm not 100% certain

[@raymondvazquez-mercado9235]

you have to be us citizen

[@engpeter4899]

I want to do ROTC and become a 13A Field Artillery Officer active duty same as you.. Since you’ve had experience, will it be difficult for me to get into this field?

[@scoom8123]

What was a normal day of PT like??

[@brendan5352]

PT was 3 days a week and one of the days was always a run day and the other two were either part run part muscle endurance or all muscle endurance (lots of push ups, core exercises, etc)

[@kaidenpeavler8987]

So when you join ROTC do you still choose normal college majors and go to those classes like regular college students? or does the military choose all that for you?

[@brendan5352]

You still choose your major and go to normal college classes. You just have some additional requirements that other college kids don't like going to PT 3 days a week, taking a military science class every semester, etc

[@gabe9178]

@@brendan5352 so I’m planning on studying dietetics and maybe double major in kinesiology. Would doing rotc to pay for school be an option? And to get a scholarship to pay for 4 years what do I have to do after those 4 years regarding the military?

[@joannabanana5499]

is it possible to join ROTC halfway through college or is it too late?

[@brendan5352]

It is possible to join your Sophomore year. Second semester Sophomore year is probably your last chance to join and have a decent shot at getting a contract

[@braden9893]

Considering ROTC, but I don't live on campus... I have about a 45 min drive to the school.. is that going to be an issue?

[@brendan5352]

It will definitely make it much tougher but it's not a show stopper. We had someone in my program who commuted about that far and he made it through the program

[@braden9893]

Thanks for the reply. Also, is it possible to attend schools like Airborne or air assault while in ROTC or is that something I would have to try for afterward. If so how does the process for getting that kind of training work as an officer.

[@brendan5352]

It is possible but it's really mostly about what school you go to. Some schools get a lot of slots and some schools get none. If you don't get a slot as a Cadet it's possible as an Officer. If you're in an Airborne or Air Assault unit you'll definitely go. Even if you're not it may still be possible if your unit gets a slot and decides to send you. From what I hear there are a good amount of opportunities to go to Air Assault school

[@andresvilletaastacio834]

Does this only apply for bachelors or can it be for my Master's?

[@brendan5352]

There were people in my program who did ROTC while getting their Masters

[@Cbceye]

if I'm entering shopmore or junior year can I transfer to rotc?

[@brendan5352]

Sophomore year you definitely can, Junior year you might be able to but it'll be difficult

[@Cbceye]

Life of Brendan alright thx man

[@RimboJenkins]

Just wondering what school you go to? My Schools ROTC only has about 60 kids total ROTC... will that help with me trying to go PSYOP and guaranteeing i choose where i want not where they want me? Also, i want to go reserve.. do i get to choose that?

[@RimboJenkins]

My recruiter is awful at communicating

[@zeharu]

@@RimboJenkins You can't get PSYOP as a branch option right off ROTC, you have to place your application when you are a 1LT promotable and go to a selection process, then a qualification course.

[@zeharu]

@@RimboJenkins unless you go ARNG or Reserves, which I am not familiar with.

[@Brso56]

Can I do an internship while in ROTC? Or would that be an issue?

[@brendan5352]

It is possible to do an internship while in ROTC. During the school year it will be a lot but you should be able to fit one in in the summer. I did an internship the summer after my Sophomore year with no issues

[@angelinadamico5686]

Hey, is there like any specific physical requirements? Like do I have to do a certain amount of push ups for example

[@joshe-cw4kg]

Owl Strike for males you have to do around 74 push-up/sit-ups and a 12:00 min 2 mile to get a 300 on your APFT. The minimal requirements are around 42 push-ups/sit-ups and like a 15:30 2 mile. Those are the minimal scores required to pass your APFT but you never want to be the minimal. For more info just google APFT requirements

[@kathrynporter730]

After getting an undergrad degree on a 4 year ROTC scholarship, can you defer your service in order to pursue higher education (like med or law school)?

[@brendan5352]

Yes you can, but you have to compete for it. It's called an Ed Delay and it's usually pretty competitive

[@emmettsavage3951]

How hard is it to get chosen for an infantry officer for rotc

[@brendan5352]

Emmett Savage it really depends on the year. Most of the years I was in ROTC it was one of the hardest branches to get. But the year after me it was relatively easy because for whatever reason less people wanted it

[@emmettsavage3951]

@@brendan5352 another question. is it hard to join a rotc unit if u didnt join your freshman year. Say sophmore year u want to join is that hard to be able to join the unit or is it easy

[@brendan5352]

@@emmettsavage3951 No it's not hard to join ROTC if you didn't join your freshman year. A lot of cadets join as sophomores. But if you join sophomore year it's a little more competitive because there are less scholarships available

[@joiebiden35]

MS3 here (year 3 junior) doing ROTC and guard. Great money, shitty life.

[@isandercrespo6959]

Heyyy nice video man, but I would like know if is true earn active duty in ROTC its so competitive? I will be so grateful If somebody clarified me that..... awesome video man...

[@brendan5352]

It honestly depends on the year. I heard this past year they put much more people on active duty than in the years before so it was easier

[@MohammadShahid-un2wf]

If you’re a rising senior can you still try for AFROTC?

[@brendan5352]

I'm not sure, I didn't do AFROTC. You couldn't join as a rising senior in Army ROTC so I doubt you can in AFROTC

[@bradinwoodwick7276]

How likely would someone be to get infantry? Great vid by the way 👊

[@epalmer7504]

How about infantry?

[@brendan5352]

Not sure what you're asking here

[@jonsquatch98]

Is it possible to join ROTC after your first year of college? (3 years instead of 4?)

[@lewisletthedogsout9020]

You'll have to do an extra (summer) program I believe.

[@GTBANNA]

You could either double up on ROTC classes or attend basic camp during the summer

[@caidensimpson5333]

I'm attending a community college for my first two years , is Jr year too late to join ROTC?

[@brendan5352]

No but you'll only have one semester to prove to them that you deserve a contract

[@caidensimpson5333]

Does your major have a big role on if you get a contract?

[@brendan5352]

No

[@itsroxanneboo]

Is there a test we have to take?

[@brendan5352]

To get into ROTC? No. During ROTC you might have to take a test during the summer of your Junior year. This past year they had all the MSIII's take the ASVAB. My year they had us take 3 other tests

[@noeaxines968]

do we have to join the army if we join JROTC

[@brendan5352]

I never did JROTC so I don't know 100% for certain but I don't believe you do

[@mr.f7699]

Is it too late to answer?? Lol, but no, doing JROTC doesn't require you to join. Its just to build your character as a citizen. And if you want to join the military do JROTC until you graduate from high school to become an E2 to E3 right after boot camp.

[@dusitthehtoe2561]

Do you have scholarship every since you join rotc?

[@candacekb6391]

what's your MOS in the army

[@brendan5352]

Candace Bekgaard 13A (Field Artillery Officer)

[@terryreed3087]

Can you get a job in rotc

[@brendan5352]

Yes you are allowed to but it might be hard to juggle a job, ROTC and school work. During freshman and sophomore year it probably won't be too difficult but junior and senior year it might be tougher

[@اسفعلىالاساءةنبهنيلأمسح]

I'm kind of confused tbh Like is rotc a side program in college?or is it a major by it self ? And is it available in community colleges?

[@ajramirez77]

iraqi Beast it's a side program. Your main concern is doing well in school and physical fitness. Also, yes you can join as a CC student as long as you're going to join to the main campus or a 4 year university that is a part of the program. I recommend transferring to the main school. It's easier to contract that way

[@seanjones7694]

What is MI?

[@zackarywilliams365]

I'm 13 I'm a good shot and did lifting for 1 year. karate for 6. and a lit over weight will I be good to go or gust for get it

[@brendan5352]

Not sure what you're saying after the karate part but kudos to you for thinking about this stuff at 13, you're definitely ahead of the game. However, if I were you I wouldn't be lifting at your age, you can really mess up your body for later and can negatively effect your growth. Just do cardio and body weight strength exercises and you should be good to go fitness wise

[@SektorMK22]

Zackary Williams You're lifting at a really young age. Do some Pushups and Running like he said

[@SG-zp8sq]

Does jrotc give you college credits ?

[@brendan5352]

Honestly, I have no idea. I never did JROTC

[@SG-zp8sq]

Life of Brendan oh okay thank you

[@austinj9738]

No

[@donovanluttrell]

Do you remember how many accession points you had out of 100? Also, what was your pms rank amongst your peers? Lastly, what do you think would be a good minimum amount of points to be in the top 20% nationally?

[@brendan5352]

I actually don't know how many point I had out of 100. My year was the first year that they incorporated the tests at Fort Knox into accessions and I was never actually told how many point I got. I also don't know what my PMS ranking was but I believe it was 4 or 5 out of 28

[@ViralVideosCenter]

what school did you go to?

[@kent1134]

did you wnjoy the rotc? wá it fun?

[@brendan5352]

Just like everything it had its ups and downs but overall I enjoyed it and found it to be a good experience

[@kent1134]

Life of Brendan i am in middle School i am thinking about joining the rotc in highschool should I do it?

[@brendan5352]

ROTC in high school (JROTC) is very different from ROTC. I never did JROTC so I can't really comment on it

[@BrandonLopez-pz2ue]

So I'm 15 rn and I've been running and light working out. I'm an A or A and one B grade student. Is rotc highly competitive? Really like the vids btw!

[@brendan5352]

It depends on the program but from my experience if you can get a 3.5 gpa and get a 270+ on the PT test you should be pretty much a shoe in for a scholarship