Daughter thinking about NROTC at U of M to enable her to go into Marines upon graduation as a 2nd Lt. 4 years active duty after graduation and 4 reserve status, correct? Does anyone have any info or experiences to share to help her make the best decision for herself. She is very intelligent, physically fit, always been interested in the military - Dad was a career Navy man. I just don't want her to get the shaft with promises made that aren't true. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
2006-11-16 10:55:48 · 3 answers · asked by suzycrmchz 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Just bear in mind that ROTC is tough (although not as hard as the academies), and 1/2 of their job is to wash out the weak.
This is no place for anyone with fragile emotions or someone who is particularly sensitive. If you will crack under stresses induced at school, you will definitely crack when you encounter the stress of war, & they want you out before that happens.
It is good she is physically fit, but make sure she is mentally ready, & I do NOT mean the academics.
Hopefully she can maintain complete stoicism when being screamed at or verbally slammed by superiors.
She should also be adept at snappy 1 liners when classmen start with insults & ridicule. The sooner she can get the hang of maintaining her cool, while sending a zinger back, the more likely she'll survive the process.
2006-11-16 11:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st off congrats to her that she has chosen this career path!
Once she get accepted into the school of her choice, she will go through 4 yrs of college and then once she is finished the program; she will be commission as ensign in the Navy or like she wants A newly 2nd Lt. in the Marines!
If you want more info, try contacting the college ROTC commander in charge and he/she will try to guide you in the right or either that talk to your local Navy recruiter!
Hope this work out for you and your daughter!
2006-11-16 19:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Air Force right out of high school for 7 years. I was not too thrilled at giving up many of my constitutional rights (right to assemble, right of free speech, etc...) The military is a quirky sort of community. Life is so different from the civilian world. Punishment is harsher. Family life is harsher. I had a four year contract and Reagan mandated that I either re-enlist for an additional term or get out early, so apparently things are not so black and white as they may appear. If your daughter is as smart as you say, I would think there are many better opportunities for her in the civilian world. Through much perseverance, I put myself through law school and now own my own practice in Memphis. Good luck!
2006-11-16 19:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋