As soon as s/he is inducted into the ROTC.
The Army ROTC Cadet Creed was developed by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. It reflects the values and principles instilled in ROTC cadets and serves as a guiding document for their conduct and commitment to service. While it is not attributed to a single author, it was created through collaboration among military leaders and educators involved in the ROTC program.
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.
Most military schools refer to their students as cadets. Attending one of them makes you a cadet. Military colleges (Texas A&M, VMI, Citadel, VPI) refer to members of the Corps as cadets. ROTC for the various branches may refer to their students as cadets or midshipmen (Navy).
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ROTC units are organized as battalions, and also include NROTC. The term of obligatory service varies based on the type of commission the cadet. In the military academies, they are referred to as cadets.
Yes.
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.
No. Time in ROTC does not count towards your military time in service.
No you don't unless you are in college ROTC or a military university Lime West Point, Air Force Acadamy, and the Naval Acadamy. You can take ROTC without an obligation to serve in the military upon graduation. The only way you'd be obligated through ROTC is if you attended university on an ROTC scholarship.
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