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As soon as s/he is inducted into the ROTC.
The ROTC Chain of Command is a structured hierarchy that outlines the levels of authority and responsibility within the ROTC program. It typically starts with the President of the United States at the top, followed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, and then various military officers who oversee the ROTC program at the national, regional, and local levels. At the unit level, the chain usually includes the Professor of Military Science, the Senior Military Instructor, and cadet leadership positions like the Battalion Commander, Executive Officer, and various Company Commanders. This chain ensures effective communication and operational efficiency within the program.
Yes.
no you will always (out of rotc) start in any branch as a 2nd lieutenant
The rank portion will simply say "CDT" (for "cadet", of course), and the pay grade will be E-5.
If a ROTC cadet does not complete their degree, they typically lose their eligibility to commission as an officer in the military. This can lead to consequences such as being required to repay any scholarships or financial assistance received through the program. In some cases, the cadet may also be obligated to serve in the military in a different capacity, depending on the terms of their contract and the circumstances surrounding their departure from the program.
i don't know about the non-scholarship part, but if u are in smp you have signed a Contract with the Guard or Reserves, not ROTC. This means if you quit or get kicked out of ROTC you still have an obligation to the army, and from what i understand you will be demoted to privet and will go to basic like everyone else.
The answer is NO, though more details are needed. First and foremost are you a member of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)? Contracting with ROTC is where you assume the obligation which generally varies based on years "Uncle Same" has paid for your college. Usually the obligations vary based on the time you are required to assume active duty service (though reserve and national guard options exist). The most common is the 4 and 4 which means 4 on active duty and 4 on IRR. ROTC Scholarship Cadet Member of ROTC for 5 years United States Army Officer for 10 years United States Army Cadet Cadre for 1 year United States Army Recruiting Company Commander for 1 year
No. They can go once they've gotten their commission and are serving actively, but not as a student/cadet.
In the US Army ROTC and JROTC, it's three round silver discs.
Awarded annually to an outstanding cadet at each installation who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism. This is a Junior ROTC (high school level) or ROTC (college level) award. Those receiving this award in Junior ROTC in high school can wear the ribbon (or the medal, if appropriate) if they participate in ROTC in college.
Pretty sure blue is for drill or color guard commander