About Army
The U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Army ROTC) commissions roughly 60% of new active-duty Army second lieutenants each year. Programs are organized into ~270 host battalions across all 50 states, often supporting cross-town partnerships with neighboring colleges.
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Top questions about Army
How hard is it to win the Army ROTC national scholarship?
The 4-year national scholarship is selective. Only a minority of applicants win one. Winners usually have a strong GPA, solid SAT or ACT scores, a sport or fitness record, and proof of leadership. You do not need a national scholarship to join. Most cadets enroll without one. They then compete on campus for 3-year and 2-year scholarships after the unit staff has seen how they perform.
What service obligation comes with Army ROTC?
Contracted and scholarship cadets owe 8 years of total military service after they commission. Most serve about 4 years on active duty and the rest in the Individual Ready Reserve. Cadets who choose a reserve commission serve the full 8 years in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. First-year and second-year students who have not contracted can take part and leave with no obligation.
What does Army ROTC look like week to week?
Expect physical training about 3 mornings a week, 1 military science class each semester, and a weekly leadership lab. In the lab, cadets practice tactics, drill, and small-unit leadership. Most semesters also include a weekend field training exercise (FTX). In total, plan on 5 to 8 hours a week on top of a normal class load.
What does an Army ROTC scholarship cover?
Army scholarship winners choose one of two options: full tuition and required fees, or room and board. Most pick the one worth more at their school. All contracted cadets also get a monthly living stipend and a yearly book allowance. Many host schools add their own room-and-board or tuition discounts for ROTC cadets.
Army units by state
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