Best Branch???

Question

Im in highschool, and im sure i want to join the airforce. Im in ROTC, and im wondering, when im joining, will i automatically become an officer??? Also, im wondering if i should join the airforce or the marines. I really want to fly helicopters, but how much math do u need to know???

Answer 1

NAVY

Answer 2

Ok, first if you are in highschool and you join right after finishing, ROTC or not , you are not automatically an officer. You may be fortunate enough to be and E-2 or E-3. In order to become and officer you must complete college and the college version of ROTC or some Officer Candidate course.

If you want to be a helicopter pilot, I would suggest the Army. They have more and you can become a pilot with out completing college first, In the Air Force you must have a college degree to be a pilot, I am not sure about the Marines or Navy. You need math in pretty much anything you do these days. As a pilot you would need to use math to calulate take off and landing weights, fuel usage, loading limits amoung other things....

Answer 3

Infantryman here!

I'm not sure about the Math part but I'm absolutely positive that if you score high on your ASVAB, you'll get more opportunities and privileges. ( I scored within the range of what recruiters call ALPHAs and boy did I get the perks! Hell yeah! Hooah!)

There is no best branch. All branches of service work together. The question is, which of the services suites you best? If you're all about the travelling of the NAVY, but like the idea of adventure of the ARMY, then the MARINES would be for you.

now, since you want to fly, then your best bet would be the ARMY. Just be sure to maintain a good eyesight until you enlist. Having glasses can and might be a concern.

You cannot and will not become an officer coming out of Highschool JROTC, however you will get at east E-2. If you complete it, then you get E-3.

If you want to become an officer, you will need to go and get a college degree and then go to Officer Candidate School. If you want to become an officer faster, then get in to West Point. If you can get atleast 90 college credits, then you will definitely qualify for Warrant Officer Candidate School.

I hope this helps... HOOAH!

Answer 4

Great to hear. Im enlisted in the Army and deployed to Iraq. If you want be an officer, take advantage of the ROTC on college level first. Because, once you are active it's hard to fit school in your schedule but it's able to be done. Each branch has the ups and downs in terms of comparison. You will not automatically become an officer. You must have a bachelors degree. If you want to fly helicopters, Army is the best branch for you. The majority of the helicopter pilots are warrant officer. meaning that they are not commissioned or non commisioned. They have a long history of pride. I was about to join the aviation unit in the reserves before deployment. Talk to a recruiter because I know in the reserves you can come out straight out of high school and attend avaiation school if you pass the neccessary requirements. Marines also have helos but there is nothing like the APACHE BABY!!!!

Answer 5

I was in a Army Aviation unit for 4 years. You do not have to be great at Math (HS math should be enough) and high school ROTC won't get you anything. Do not go to Army ROTC and try to become a pilot! My brand new lieutenant did not fly for a year when he got to the unit because he was not a warrant officer. Warrant officers get all the flight time. Flying helicopters in the AF is difficult because you have to get your fixed wing rating before you get the chance to fly helicopters and this only after you make it through college and IF you get a flight slot. The Army is hurting for pilots right now so go that route if you are hell bent on only flying helicopters and don't want to take a bunch of chances with getting stuck behind a desk after AF ROTC. Marine Corps is good with the helicopters but only after 4 years of college and NROTC, and even then you can get stuck in the infantry. In the Army you can put in an application every other month if you want to . Put it this way, I have yet to see a halfway qualified guy get turned down for flight in the Army. Also, talk to a "warrant officer recruiter" before you sign any papers with other services!!!! I have seen guys go from high school to flight school in the Army!!! If you ONLY want to fly Helo's, the Army is the only way to assure you will get Helo's !! Check out the Army website specifically the warrant officer section.

Answer 6

Im a Marine, but i recently found this out about the Army. It might help you out.

The army desperately needs helicopter pilots right now. They are only at 43% capacity for pilots. If you are really interested in flying helicopters, you can become an Army Flight Warrent Officer all you need is14 college credits. Go talk to a warrent officer recruiter about it. The school is 18 months long and I think it is in Alabama.

Answer 7

(1) High School ROTC gets you E-3 rank, or PFC.

(2) You need a college degree, graduate from a military academy, or enter officer candidate school to become a commissioned officer.

(3) If you want rotary wing, ask yourself if you want attack aviation or transport, and what platform you want to fly. The best career paths in rotary wing are actually in the Army.

(4) You need to be an officer or a warrant officer to fly. If you're enlisted, you can be a crew chief or a door gunner. That's it.

(5) And yes, the math requirement is substantial only because it impacts your ASVAB GT score, which will be essential if you apply for warrant officer candidacy. Being educated is a great boon regardless.

Good luck.

Answer 8

A) H.S. R.O.T.C. has absolutely no bearing on whether on not you become an officer.
B) If you graduate from West Point Military Academy you automatically become an Officer upon Enlistment.
C) The Marines have the most highly trained helicopter pilots of any of the 5 branch's of the military.
D) Real men join the Marine Corps.

Answer 9

yes, you automaticaly become an officer, you cannot be enlisted in the Air Force, however you have to have perfect eye sight, not have asthma(not sure on spelling) or any other constant illnesses or conditions, weigh under 180 pounds, and several other requirements i cant remember. The Army Marines and Navy all opperate large numbers of helocopters, the Air Force actualy less so. Overal intelligence is a must for any pilot

Answer 10

i am a Marine but I will not say choose the Marines. You should explore every branch by internet looking for military occupationas, contracts, bases to be stationed at, schools once bootcamp is complete, money. deciding if you want to be active duty or a reservist. know that you will more than likely be shipped overseas. i love the military. i worked with all branches on my last deployment and got to know a lot of different promotion and job opportunities, history, traditions, regulations, and duty stations of them all. good luck but be sure about the path you take. you are vulnerable to the recruiters right now. i joined after a year of college, and made the decision after i searched the above.

Answer 11

If you are going to fly you will need your math. Sorry, no way around it. The funny thing is, the older you get the more fun math is. That is probably because we are not tested on it. My preference is the Air Force, but the Marines is certainly a good choice too. The Air Force will be more technical and less physical demands. The Marines are physical, period. Best of luck, and get to working on that math. You will need it.