National Guard & ROTC

[AngelofDarkness8907]

I'm enlisting in the National Guard and will be going to BCT next summner and AIT soon after. Following that, I will be going to college and hope to do ROTC during this time. I was wondering if I did ROTC, when I was done with college, would I be able to switch to Active Duty and be an officer? I was confused because I'd be going from an E-2 to being an officer. And I'm starting to ramble, so I'll stop now and hope somebody has an answer for me!

[matthew.ritchie]

Yes, it is possible. Be careful what financial incentives you accept during ROTC, however, because each incentive will have a service obligation associated with it. If you don't intend to serve the time, then don't take the money. For example, your state might have a state tuition assistance that carries an obligation to that state, and that obligation isn't fulfilled with active duty service. Ditto for a bonus. There is no free money. Ask twice about service obligations before you take the money.

[ping9798]

I thought ROTC was applicable to anyone going to, or going into college? I had planned on transferring to get my bachelors degree in criminal justice, with a minor in military science...but was told I am too old at 23. Any clarification would be helpful.

[matthew.ritchie]

I thought ROTC was applicable to anyone going to, or going into college? I had planned on transferring to get my bachelors degree in criminal justice, with a minor in military science...but was told I am too old at 23. Any clarification would be helpful.

Who told you that 23 is too old? ROTC will commission you up to age 30. What college is this?

[ping9798]

I requested information from the Army ROTC website link, where I had to fill in the personal information. Got a letter and a pamphlet back, the letter stating that my age exceeded the minimum requirement. I wish I would have kept it to tell you the exact wording, but out of frustration, I threw it out. Basically it was a "thanks, but no thanks" type letter.

I initially intended to transfer to Ferris State University or Central Michigan University.

Is there someplace else I should go for information? I believe the original link I went to was provided on this forum when I asked for info.

[ping9798]

I just went back through and went to the link. I am going to re-request information on the ROTC. If I get the same response as the first time, I will keep the letter and send you a message with what it says. Maybe that will help you guide me better, know what I mean?

I will let you know!



Lindsay

[matthew.ritchie]

I requested information from the Army ROTC website link, where I had to fill in the personal information. Got a letter and a pamphlet back, the letter stating that my age exceeded the minimum requirement. I wish I would have kept it to tell you the exact wording, but out of frustration, I threw it out. Basically it was a "thanks, but no thanks" type letter.

I initially intended to transfer to Ferris State University or Central Michigan University.

Is there someplace else I should go for information? I believe the original link I went to was provided on this forum when I asked for info.

MAJ Peter Kane is the Officer Strength Manager (OSM) for the Michigan Army National Guard: (517) 483-5575.