r/AFROTC

Has anyone here separated from the Air Force as an E-4 with a decent amount of TIS or HYT out, used their GI Bill to go to college/ROTC, and then commissioned back into the military?

Im currently an E-4 and I’m considering getting out, using my GI Bill while doing AFROTC, and then coming back in as an officer. I’m trying to figure out if this is actually a realistic route or if there are complications I’m not thinking about.

Just in cases it’s asked. I have 0 paperwork and decent records multiple decs and awards and coins

Also yes I’m aware of the SOAR and OTS option but you can get denied for those and I feel like I’ve never heard anyone getting denied for ROTC unless it was something crazy.

Good morning, just wondering if there were any issues joining a ROTC detachment while attending grad school. Since grad school is typically 2 years is there a time requirement for ROTC?

I just wanna be ready for next time since I wanna join the summer cadre training. How do you wash off all the dirt and mud from your body within those counts? What techniques do y'all do?

Hi so I’m enrolled into the ROTC and everything else checked out great,

I had questions based on the any past issues with like police or tickets

Genuinely, I blanked on the spot and forgot this issue because for the past two years I’ve pushed it out of my mind so far I genuinely forgot about it until really thinking about it now.

When I was 17 two years ago, I was involved in running away from the police in a vehicle, and I was caught, not by pit or anything I turned myself in.

I was brought to the station etc and sent home

The DA filed their case against me, but after my lawyer talked to the DA all my charges were dropped due to my perfect academic history and zero history of any crimes and my college acceptance.

I didn’t even get any punishment , no points on license, no license revoked, is this something I should bring up to my cadre?
Even if it shouldn’t even be on my record because I was a minor and according to the agreement with the DA all of the information is shut and sealed.

I didn’t mean to omit, and I don’t want to make a mistake, should I come forward and tell my cadre about it, or just leave it be because technically it shouldn’t be on my record
I don’t want to present myself as a bad person considering I’m already coming in as a 250 and need to work much harder.

UPDATE: I told my cadre, I hope it gets waived.

I’m currently enlisted in the national guard, work as a heavy machinery mechanic on the civilian side while being in an apprenticeship, and make substantial amount of money for my age (21) with amazing benefits. I know I want to be an officer, pilot, and have been working towards a degree for OTS. However, I have just enough credits to complete a 3 year ROTC program. Would it be foolish to leave a great career behind to join an ROTC program. Any advice would help, really struggling with the decision. Thanks.

Hey how’s it going everyone. I was doing a little bit of research and I’m just curious about the bills and bases available for a 63A. What are the chances I can be stationed somewhere in the West Coast. I know the end of the day that it’s The needs of the Air Force. On a sidenote as well, does anyone have any experience with Vanderberg Edwards or Los Angeles?

Hey all I'm about to start AFROTC next week as an AS100 (full four-year program). I'm 21, already a junior credit-wise from transferring in, so I'm looking at doing 4 years of ROTC while probably extending my degree path (thinking a double major) to make the timeline work.
Kind of feeling two things at once: excited to finally be starting something concrete toward active duty, but also a little in my head about being 21 and looking at 4 more years before I commission.

Anyone else start ROTC a bit older, or extend their degree to fit the program? How'd it go did the age gap with younger cadets feel like a thing, and did you feel like the extra time was worth it once you got to commissioning?

Any advice, or "wish I knew this going in" type thoughts are welcome.

Anyone have issues getting into POC-ERP with speeding tickets on their record ?

Pilot selects, those currently waiting, or already entered this year and previous years. How long was your wait until EAD from the time you commissioned?

Really trying to gauge how much living expenses I need saved up, or if I need to be shopping for a job before I can start getting paid by the AF.

Thanks.

got a text from cadre telling the det that standard pushups were just taken out of the muscle strength group. now the only option is hand release pushups (53 reps to max). this is going to make everything very interesting. has any other det done this yet?

I’m about to begin my sophomore year of college, and I am just now beginning my AFROTC journey. I thought about it for quite some time and decided to go with the four year route, meaning I will be in college for one extra year. My ultimate goal is to be a CRO and I want to know how realistic this goal is. I am 6’7, 220 pounds, and pretty athletic, pull ups being the only thing I struggle with due to my long arms and heavy body.

Are there any other cadets wanting to go Air Force special warfare who might be able to give me some friendly advice.

Oh, and I’m getting my associates in a fire/paramedic degree and my bachelors in nursing.

Thanks!

Recently I joined the national guard as a 35F and wanted to do ROTC once I am back from BCT and AIT. Thing is, that I really wanted to commission into the Air Force rather than the Army as I feel like the Air Force can offer more in-terms of the intelligence side of things.

Is it generally possible to even do AFROTC and the guard once I am back from training, as I am positive that they would conflict in some shape or form? I have a 6 year contract, then 2 years in the IRR, so if all else fails, I can simply just diligently finish my contract then head on over to the Air Force, but I want to see what my options are. I also want to add that, I also did bring this up to my recruiter, and they said it is possible for me to technically do any ROTC I wanted, just that commissioning would be the issue.

Hello,

I am 25M prior Active duty for 6 years. I am getting out and going to ROTC I had a series of questions if any experience ROTC cats can answer for me. I currently have 70 credits (3.91 GPA) with embry riddle completed towards a B.S in Aviation MX but will be switching over to a B.S in Engineering. I would love to commission as a pilot as well.

One of my biggest worries is that i also have gotten arrested for DUI 5 years ago and have received a NJP/AR-15 & a LOR while being in.

1. Is there any benefit for me since I am active duty

2. Any advice? Dos and dont.

3. Is there like a 1-2 year program I can do ? Or do I have to do all 4 years

I will take all the pointers and thoughts thanks.

Im an incoming sophomore and I applied for my Det's as250 program which was explained as competitive, and after submitting my PT stats and gpa, I was rejected and can only continue as as100. Is it worth continuing this path since i have to prolong my undergrad? Can i just graduate with my degree while in the program then go to CC to extend my stay in the program? I also have mild allergies which means i would have to get waivers, so maybe it's good i got rejected to give me more time for dodmerb? Any thoughts appreciated.

I am an incoming freshman and i am getting my haircut soon, i want to make a good first impression on people around me and i don’t really feel like looking like a complete dweeb. I’ve always had longer hair and I don’t particularly like how it looks short but I have to have it short so what are some good looking haircuts on the longer side (or more normal looking) that fall into regs?

currently a incoming freshman at college, already in the process of AFROTC, and hopefully in the future ill be able to commission as an officer. In the future I want to value family life, but considering everything I've read so far, it sounds quite rigorous to achieve that. Any information I should know ahead of time. thanks

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To those who were selected for RPA, what was your PCSM score? Did it match your first choice?

I scored 57 on my first attempt and definitely plan to retake it. However, I’m curious about the average PCSM select score for this job.

Didn’t get the slot. Stats were pretty decent but apparently this year was just more competitive. 93PCSM, 95.5 PFA, Middle third (this unfortunately was the killer), 3.4 GPA.

The question is now what to do. Ive built my entire life around getting this (I know that relying on getting a slot isn’t a good thing but I truly believed I was fine). Now I’m sitting here with an ABM slot that wasn’t even on my T10 (I am also aware that for rated T10 didn’t matter). I go to a top 10 school in the nation, had tons of other options (including USAFA), but chose to do AFROTC without a scholarship because of my love and desire to serve my country by flying.

Looking at old stats didn’t help predict the future at all. Last year the low select was a 67 OM, I can tell you I was way above that.

Here’s the thing. My commander is telling me to hold on to genuine hope as I JUST missed the cutoff (according to him). My question to the folks on here would be if you or anyone you know actually got moved into a pilot slot from another rated job before graduating, and, if so, how far off were you from the original pilot cut line? I just want to know for sure if there is legitimate hope for me getting moved or not so I can be at peace.

Regardless, my life is sorta a mess right now. Everyone knows what my goals were, and it’s honestly embarrassing going to a T10 school and not getting something that has a ~60% acceptance rate.

Im sorry for the vent everyone. I would be so appreciative of some advice.

Hey guys I had a question I am a rising HS Senior (Class of 2027) from Illinois and I am wondering if I fail my first PT test as a AS250 cadet will I most likely than not wash out?

I’m a college freshman going into sophomore year. And live in California. The military was something I have set my life to doing after I complete my degree.

I used to smoke weed somewhat often in late of high school and early freshman year. Which since then I have quit. I have done shrooms twice in my life. Both earlier in my freshman year of college. I don’t know what to do if I get asked questions about it.

I’ve been told to be completely honest which Is what I want to do, considering I already don’t do the drugs anymore. But I’m scared about the shrooms aspect, is there any way for them to ever find out about the shrooms. Considering it was a one and done thing. I really do not want to be disqualified. Please tell me if I should just omit about the shrooms and be honest about the weed because this is what I’ve been told to do as someone who lives in California.

I do not want to make a mistake and risk my career. Thanks