is there even any such thing as marine corps rotc?

Question

im a senior in high school now and i want to join the marine corps reserves after college. ive been told theres no such thing as marine corps rotc. so should i go into navy rotc then? does marine corps fall into navy rotc? and can i get scholarships for being in rotc for all 4 years? thx

Answer 1

The Marine Corps ROTC Program

The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) was founded in 1926 to train future officers in the armed forces. The program pays for students' college tuition, and they earn their degree while being groomed for their military commission. Marine Corps aspirants participate in Naval ROTC, which is offered at more than 60 colleges and universities in the United States.

Answer 2

Yes there is.

It falls under Naval ROTC, but it is a separate division known as Marine Option. They have it everywhere Naval ROTC is, but the curriculum and organization is different than that of the Navy's.

As for the scholarships, you can get a 4-year scholarship. All of the Marine scholarships are full rides and include stipends and allowances. I applied for a Marine Option Naval ROTC scholarship out of high school, and although I did not receive one (even though all of my stats were WELL above the average), I am very familiar with the process.

For you, I would recommend starting the process now,as there are multiple selection boards and the earlier you complete your application, the better your odds are (the Marine scholarships especially competitive). Contact your local Marine recruiter and tell him A) you want to apply for a Marine Option Naval ROTC scholarship and B) that you are NOT interested in enlisting (unless you are). He should be able to help you out and get you in touch with a Selection Officer who will guide you through the process. As for the application itself, it is all online, so just look on the Naval ROTC website under Marine Option and applications.

Good luck, and if you don't get the scholarship don't worry. Do ROTC anyways and if you are a sharp cadet, they may throw one your way. Nevertheless, once you reach a certain point, you must sign a contract, and then you will be on your way to becoming an Officer in the United States military. Its the best thing you will ever do. It was mine.

Answer 3

To my knowledge, there is no such thing as Marine ROTC. There is Navy ROTC, and because the Marine Corps falls under the Department of the Navy, there is your connection, although I'm not sure this will get you a commission in the USMC.

Answer 4

Marine Corps ROTC programs fall under the Naval ROTC, so if you want to join ROTC for Marines, you have to enroll in Naval ROTC and select Marine Option.

Answer 5

for ROTC .. the Navy offers a Marine Option. You must apply for and be offered a scholarship. Not everyone who participates in ROTC gets one.

you incur no military obligation until you accept money from the military, and then the commitment is anywhere from 3-8 years, depending on community.

Answer 6

ROTC produces officers in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces except the U.S. Coast Guard: 56 percent of U.S. Army, 11 percent of the U.S. Marine Corps, 20 percent of the U.S. Navy, and 41 percent of the U.S. Air Force, for a combined 39 percent of all active duty officers in the Department of Defense.

Answer 7

Our local High school have Marine jr Rotc.
It has been a tremendous success.
Those in it tend to have higher grades, l ess problems with authority, better attendance,
less discipline problems, and many have. as expected,the Marines.