Originally Posted by
buddyredmond876
I didnt know it was to provide you with your batchelors degree and officer training . And if you could i would love if you could educate me more on that .
The only other thing I can tell you is ROTC programs are competitive, and they're more popular in private institutions because tuition in private universities are always higher. So, you may apply for a ROTC program but not be accepted, at which point, the Army Reserves would be you're next, immediate option.
Another thing to think about is whether you want to be a CO right off the bat. Instead of enrolling in ROTC, you can enlist in the Army Reserves, graduate, and then decide to get your commission through OCS.
Because you want to do mechanic labor, I'd recommend researching the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and take it as soon as you can, to give you a better idea of the job that you'd like to have in the Army. You might find that you qualify for large arms repair and may choose to do that instead of automotive repair.
Here are the possible options for you to have a career in the US Army.
- Enroll in ROTC and earn degree
- Enlist in the Army Reserves, enroll in ROTC and earn degree
- Enlist in the Army Reserves, earn degree, then apply for OCS
- Enlist in the Army Reserves, earn degree, become active
No matter what route you choose in the Army, I highly recommend you earn a Bachelor's degree.