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[VanguardFC007]

Ill be starting Army ROTC this fall at Florida State University and I was wondering if any members on the board had gone through ROTC of any branch at some point. What were your experiences like? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Harris, Congrads! Both my father and brother did ROTC about 25 years apart, have a specific unit you want to strive to be part of yet?

Vick

 

[Mister Dave]

Ill be starting Army ROTC this fall at Florida State University and I was wondering if any members on the board had gone through ROTC of any branch at some point. What were your experiences like? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.

Nice one. I know we need more good company grade officers in the Army these days. No ROTC for me, just a direct commision from the real world, but I think I would have enjoyed the experience.

MD

 

[1879fanatic]

Went through Army ROTC while degreeing at U. of Scranton. Make sure you go with the Ranger Cadet Club. It'll get you to some schools (Knox, Campbell, Benning, Hood) faster. EVERYTHING else SUCKED. I thought D&C meant Destroy & Camouflage. A LOT of rectal-cranial inversion diagnosis there.
Good Luck and Have Fun
Mike

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Make sure to do jump school!

Vick

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Vanguard,

I went through Army ROTC and enjoyed it a lot.

Here are some observations for you to consider.

1. Use the time wisely to learn the basics of Field Craft especially Land Navigation with a compass protractor and map, mounted land navigation and the use of the GPS will be a breeze if you get the rest down.

2. Learn how to shoot a pistol 9mm and 45 ACP which could be making a come back and the M4/M16A2. Learn who to zero the rifle and know your zero so you can use any rilfe you pick up.

3. Stay in shape

4. Go to whatever schools they offer, Airborne or Airassault if you are interested, Northern Warfare School if the still offer it Ranger School if you want to be Infantry and anytime they offer a chance to go on active duty as a CAdet either CTLT or whatever take to opportunity and go!

5. Listen to the TACs and NCOs they are there to teach you things that will help you in the future.

If they offer you the opportunity to apply for a scholarship go for it.

Most of all have fun with it and enjoy the time in school!

All the best

Dave

 

[VanguardFC007]

Harris, Congrads! Both my father and brother did ROTC about 25 years apart, have a specific unit you want to strive to be part of yet?

Vick

The majority of my family is in Savannah and Atlanta so the dream post is the 3rd ID at Ft. Stewart outside Savannah. After that my choices are pretty much just based on what I know historically about units; i.e. the 82nd, 101st, 1st ID, Armor, or Cav.

 

[VanguardFC007]

Hi Vanguard,

I went through Army ROTC and enjoyed it a lot.

Here are some observations for you to consider.

1. Use the time wisely to learn the basics of Field Craft especially Land Navigation with a compass protractor and map, mounted land navigation and the use of the GPS will be a breeze if you get the rest down.

2. Learn how to shoot a pistol 9mm and 45 ACP which could be making a come back and the M4/M16A2. Learn who to zero the rifle and know your zero so you can use any rilfe you pick up.

3. Stay in shape

4. Go to whatever schools they offer, Airborne or Airassault if you are interested, Northern Warfare School if the still offer it Ranger School if you want to be Infantry and anytime they offer a chance to go on active duty as a CAdet either CTLT or whatever take to opportunity and go!

5. Listen to the TACs and NCOs they are there to teach you things that will help you in the future.

If they offer you the opportunity to apply for a scholarship go for it.

Most of all have fun with it and enjoy the time in school!

All the best

Dave

Thanks for the tips. Im also an Eagle Scout so things like the land nav I have a basic grip on, but thats always something you can get better at. As for shooting, Ive just always been able to pick up a gun and shoot well. But it definitely wouldnt hurt to learn to zero it in.

 

[Scott]

I was in ROTC were it wasn't cool. Late 1960s-1973. High school and college. I got a lot out of it but was not required to serve as I was a contract student who paid for his own courses. ROTC was back in full swing by 1975 when I graduated.

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

The majority of my family is in Savannah and Atlanta so the dream post is the 3rd ID at Ft. Stewart outside Savannah. After that my choices are pretty much just based on what I know historically about units; i.e. the 82nd, 101st, 1st ID, Armor, or Cav.

Good luck with the 3ID! Don't join the "Pukin' Buzzards" if you have the choice between 101st and 82nd, join the "All American" 82nd Airborne! I know I'm biased, as my father was a member of the 325th Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne...

Vick

 

[VanguardFC007]

Good luck with the 3ID! Don't join the "Pukin' Buzzards" if you have the choice between 101st and 82nd, join the "All American" 82nd Airborne! I know I'm biased, as my father was a member of the 325th Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne...

Vick

My great-uncle would certainly agree, he was an All-American as well. I have to say I do like the idea of being in North Carolina over the idea of living in Kentucky. But from what Ive read its all based off the order of merit - meaning your ranking compared to all other ROTC cadets as well as the West Pointers. And then of course the Army gets its say in the matter.

 

[Beaufighter]

Cheers:

I spent two years as part of the Air Force (Detachment 60) ROTC program at the University of Southern California in lieu of attending a pre-academy program then attending Westpoint. I had my heart set of continuing with a life of sports only to end up losing both from way too much surgery. I firmly believe you will enjoy the experience as long as you commit yourself. Per the other responses, there is a lot of great advice. I strongly urge you to maintain peak athletic conditioning as those that did not really stood out. Also, learn to filter out the BS and not take it personally as well as not to question authority as you will drive yourself crazy asking "why." Maintain pride and keep that uniform sharp whilst keeping it fun. It is all about balance. I still remember my trip to the top of the PE building on campus prior to the beginning of the school year where their were barbers waiting for us. For some reason during this run & stair climb I had to be first which was a mistake as I was greeted with the question..."I think Cadet Airmen ### wants to be a marine! Do you have a girlfriend? I responded NO SIR! He said, "great-because with this new haircut you won't have to worry about that for a long time." I already had given myself quite a haircut with the #2 clipper. I left that building top as close to bald as possible during the late 80s big hair era.

Hang Tough & Best Wishes!
Marc

Ill be starting Army ROTC this fall at Florida State University and I was wondering if any members on the board had gone through ROTC of any branch at some point. What were your experiences like? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bromhead]

Good luck with the 3ID! Don't join the "Pukin' Buzzards" if you have the choice between 101st and 82nd, join the "All American" 82nd Airborne! I know I'm biased, as my father was a member of the 325th Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne...

Vick

I am -was also biased as to officers,,,Rifle -Reconnisance Platoon leader Lts,,1-tie ,Mustang rankers-ROTC

2-OCS

3-West point

In order of preference by experience