Can you still receive commission as a 2nd Lieutenant if you go through the Army ROTC program and?

Question

Can you still receive commission as a 2nd Lieutenant if you go through the Army ROTC program and you don't accept the ROTC scholarship or stipend?

I am receiving scholarship money to go to college which pretty much covers a full ride. On the side, I am doing Army ROTC at my college.

The ROTC scholarship covers a full ride, but if I accept that then I have to repay the Army back with 4 years of Active Duty and 4 years on Reserves.

I was wondering that if I complete the ROTC program and don't accept their money (become a contracted cadet) can I still receive a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I don't think Dave read your question all the way through......

I work at an ROTC detachment....and you need to contact your Det NCO yesterday..and if he/she/it will not help you then work your chain. Most people incur a four year AD commitment when they contract but there a few exceptions (usually longer commitments)and I can't advise you without knowing more specific information.

And please don't pay attention to the ignoramus that advised you to enlist. He's obviously drunk.

Answer 2

Shouldn't matter; not every one gets a ROTC scholarship anyway (I was one of those) and integrity demands that you do not accept money that you do not need. It fits right in with the training you are or will be receiving while in the corps of cadets.

After reading the other answers, I may have misinterpreted what you said, somewhat. You get the commission - the time served is not to payback the tuition money - and all the strings attached. In the Air Force, you might be allowed to serve full time in the reserves for four years with the four-year ready reserve status afterwards but the Army may be different. If you refuse the commission, you will have to pay back any monies received and will be enlisted as a junior NCO for a few years (or at least that is how it was in the AFROTC years ago when I was a cadet). Strangely enough, if you fail out of school/ROTC, you are still enlisted as a junior NCO.

Answer 3

If you are doing ARMY ROTC they are giving you money. It does not matter if you spend it or just stick it in the bank. When you graduate you will owe them time in the service based upon your time in ROTC. Even if you did not do ROTC and got a direct commission when you graduate, you will still owe FOUR years active and FOUR years Reserve as that is the minimum they will allow.

Also, if you raised your hand when you started ROTC you are probably on the rolls already as an enlisted member. If you just roll over with a commission you will have no break in service and will be at a higher pay level. (more time in service = more pay even if you do not get promoted.)

The time to ask this type of question is BEFORE you get involved in ROTC. You, unlike Bill Clinton, will probably not be able to get out of ROTC with no commitment.

Answer 4

If you become a contracted cadet you will get your commission and you will still incur your service obligation (8yrs), even if you refuse the scholarship. Once you begin your 3rd year of ROTC and sign the contract, you must fulfill your obligation

Answer 5

you can receive the commission BUT you would still have to do at least a 4yr tour in the Army....or another service if you are allowed to opt into another one. I know from the Air Force you can opt into the others...but...and this is being honest....the AF has the highest criteria to meet of the services and the Army the lowest, so......you may not be able to go anywhere BUT the Army....

Answer 6

Why would you ask this forum that question? You should ask the administration at your ROTC program.

Answer 7

Which army are we talking about?

Answer 8

You will need to enlist do your time then apply for OCS!

Answer 9

i have no clue