Frequently Asked Questions
By enrolling in ROTC or Leadership Courses are you joining the Army?
<p>Enrolling in Army ROTC is not, strictly speaking, joining the Army. You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to serve as Officers in the Army after graduation in order to go through the entire program, or if you have received an ROTC scholarship. Enrolling in the Leadership 100 and 200 level courses (the first two years of college) does NOT obligate you to serve unless you have agreed to receive a scholarship.</p>
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How is Army ROTC good for a career outside of the Army?
<p>Army ROTC is one of the only college programs that teaches leadership. This training is invaluable for any career that involves leading, managing and motivating people or fostering teamwork. Young Army Officers are typically responsible for hundreds of Soldiers and millions of dollars in equipment; this kind of management experience can be very attractive for post-Army employers.</p>
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What are Army ROTC courses like? How will the class work help me? Will ROTC classes interfere with his/her other studies?
<p>Army ROTC classes normally involve one elective class and one lab per semester. Although the classes involve hands-on fieldwork as well as classroom work, they are standard college classes that fit into a normal academic schedule. These courses can help students with personal and academic decision making while giving them the tools to exercise leadership in college life, even before graduating and becoming Officers.</p>
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How will being an Army ROTC Cadet affect my daily life? What is ROTC in college like? Do Cadets experience normal college life and activities?
<p>Army ROTC Cadets have the same lifestyles and academic schedules as any other college students. They join fraternities and sororities. They participate in varsity team and individual sports. They take part in community service projects. There are two intensive Army ROTC courses that take place on Army Posts, during the summer; Basic Camp and Advanced Camp. Basic Camp is not required, however, to commission as a 2LT, Advanced Camp is a requirement.</p>
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