Once again, for my book in progress. if a person is coming out of ROTC and joins the army, becoming after a couple of years special forces, is it possible for him to become a lietenant colonel after 12 years?
P.S. thanks to all those who have shown interest in the book because of the questions. its a sort of Tom Clancy spy/thriller novel that i'll hopefully finish in the coming year. I'll let you all know how it's coming along.
2006-11-27 12:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by Carlos G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The strange thing is that the Army Active Duty Monthly Basic Pay chart lists wages for 0-5's (LTC's) starting at 2 years or less. Now, I don't think they'd list it if it wasn't a very remote possibility... so I'd say yes... somehow it's possible that 12 years will get it. (Possibly through a combination of prior service or other merits.)
I mean, there's probably a way that's not normally exercised. Like for instance, any soldier who was awarded a Medal of Honor is to be saluted even if he's a PFC enlisted ranks soldier because once he gets the Medal of Honor, he receives also the honorary rank of 0-1 or 2LT, 2nd Lieutenant.
I vote yes. But I also add to that - no matter what - It CAN'T be easy.
2006-11-27 14:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by blackstarling 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No it is not possible for a person to become a LtCol after only 12 years in the Army. They require 16years +/- yr time in service and 3 years time in grade as a Major before they are eligible. Now I have no idea what ROTC might bring to this issue, so if they did 4 years in ROTC and that goes to their TIS then it is entirely possible, but I don't know.
2006-11-27 13:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by scubasteve5711 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it does. I know from experience. I'm 28 years old, a Commander for the United States Navy Special Forces. My schooling is complicated, but I graduated with a degree from the Academy. With four years of ROTC classes of course. With the war going on, I have done 4 tours, and have been promoted to an 0 - 5 for almost a year now.
Work hard above and beyond. Serve your country. And you shall be rewarded.
2006-11-27 13:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jason M 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When I was stationed in Mechanicsburg, PA, a brand new officer came into my office for an ID card.
He was a Dentist in the outside and joined after years and years in dentistry.
When he came in, his rank was a Commander, which is equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel.
Just thought that was cool.
2006-11-27 14:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by El Bubba 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, it is possible. For the past 15 years it has been very hard for the military to hang onto officers.
2006-11-27 13:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh...It happens no quicker than 15 years after you get a clue and are commissioned.
2016-05-23 15:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible but unlikely. rank is extremely hard to make now a days. but good luck.
2006-11-27 13:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. They would have to be fast-tracked but it is possible.
2006-11-27 13:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mike O 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋