I'm thinking of applying for the army rotc scholarship and wondering what I'd be getting into
2007-10-20 11:57:13 · 11 answers · asked by jOEmaniac 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Pretty much the same risks that other soldiers take. If you have doubts, you could enroll in ROTC without the scholarship, see what you think and if you wish to continue, then pursue the scholarship. They do offer 2 and 3 year scholarships.
Their scholarships are a good deal if you plan to enter the service anyway. Why not go visit the Dept of Military science at the schools you are applying to and talk to some of the cadets as well as the staff.
Good Luck
2007-10-20 12:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Also depends on what branch you reciev your commission in. Obviously an infantry 2ndLt faces more risks than a finance officer. But agreed talk to the MilSci dept officers as well as cadets, the first 2 years are freebies unless you take a scholarship and see if its for you. Good luck from 1 Army ROTC grad.
2007-10-20 12:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by bob t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2LT's have the same risks as any other soldier in the military, you need to be more specific, I am in an infantry unit now, and when we were in Iraq, we had a brand new butter bar get to our unit, a great guy and a great leader,2 weeks later, a sniper took him out. does that answer your question?
dont worry about the risks, because you will be put in high risk situations in the army, so if it gives you the heebie jeebies now, quit now.
2007-10-20 12:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jopa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a 2nd LT, never, ever say "Based on my experience....", because you have none.
Other then that, seek the advice and listen to your senior enlisted. We used to have a saying in the Marine Corps. For every failed officer, there was a SNCO (Staff Non Commissioned Officer) behind him who did not take care of him.
Don't let the butter bar get to your head.
2007-10-21 15:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the infantry you are the group leader, but the rotation of officers on the front line being such (shorter term then NCOs), the 2nd Lt had better be able to listen to his Sargent, otherwise he is asking for trouble.
2007-10-21 03:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you would the army is always led by junior leaders n 2lt is 1st step ull see combat n the realty of war up close n personal have no doubts about it pal its only once u have proven ur self in combat ur men acept u as their leader best of luck if ur trying to join the army have a storng heart n ull make it
2016-05-23 22:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will be called a butter bar and alot of them wont give you as much respect as you may deserve. mainly due to because you havnt served before yet out rank them, make more money, and get better acomidations. so be respectful, ask for help etc. you face as much if not more danger becuase you control them. they will be looking to you for guidance if it gets think. so while watching your *** and they guys next to you, you have to think about how to get all your boys home safe. you can do it. millions have.
sgts will show you everything. your sgt will teach you all he knows and it wont take long, if you are a good guy, before they will look to not your rank, but you for leadership and guidance. its not as badd as people make it seem, it depends where you are statined and with what group.
2007-10-20 12:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by Para-diddle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the history of war 2LT have the highest percentage of casulaties per rank. Meaning a higher percentage of all 2LTs get killed than percentage of all SGT. The higher up in the officer ranks you go, the lower than percentage gets.
2007-10-20 17:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2nd Lt's are expendable.The most dangerous thing in the army is a 2nd Lt with a map.
2007-10-20 13:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by george 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't call me "sir" I work for a living.
2007-10-20 12:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋