5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Doing ROTC 

Any Officer who doesn't listen to what his NCO's have to say, will never be a good officer.

1. Understand the OML process 2. Understand what you need to master vs. what you only need to know the basics of 3. Learn more about the “real army” - talk to prior service members 4. Learn from the upperclassmen 5. Don’t make ROTC everything

When I was in ROTC (2000 to 2004) no one cared about ANYTHING except your PT score. Complete idiots were at the top because they could get into the extended scale 300+ points. Couldn't read a map or use a compass, but the Army thought they were better because of their PT score. I hope and pray that this has changed.

Know this is a bit dated, but back when I was in ROTC, '72-'76, the most important thing I learned was to listen to your NCO's. The night before our commissioning, a few of us were taken aside by a very crusty old Vietnam Vet SF Master Sergeant and he in no uncertain terms gave us the best advice I've ever gotten. It paid huge dividends thru the years, as I retired as a Colonel.

I sighed up For ROTC I’m a freshmen and today was my first day. It was intimidating but I really think I’m going to enjoy it. I actually stood when asking our Major a question and I was praised for it. It’s not that cool but nobody else was doing it so I felt kinda happy.

Just signed up for ROTC. Glad to know this stuff now, thanks man.

I love ur vids but the noise to indicate the numbers are super annoying

My dad was in the ARMY ROTC and graduated in 91. He received the scholarship and I’m hoping to join the ROTC as well.

I’ve never had a GPA lower than the 3.0... I wouldn’t be alive today if I ever got anything lower than 3.0😂😂

Another thing is that if you are prior-enlisted (Guard or Reserve) when you contract for ROTC is also ask to get into the SMP so you get "promoted" to the pay grade of E-5 Sergeant. Best way to do this is ask the Battalion Commander for the form when you contract.

5:07 the upperclassmen all have rank so far up their butts that i went from cptn of the 1st years shooting team and one of the better rifleman on the drill team, not to mention i know color and honor guard. and i healed the position of 2nd squad leader. to getting kicked off of the shooting team, drill team, all planed color guards they had me on, leadership position revoked, all because the company commander didn't like how fast i was learning all of their positions.

Awesome video. You condensed a lot of info into a few important facts that everybody needs to know, well done. Sometime in the future when you've got some more time on your hands you should do a ruck sacking video where you cover the tips and tricks about the weight, proper equipment, boots, training, etc. needed for ruck sacking. Also, considering how important it is to know how to use a map and compass it would be nice to see a demonstration.

The last one its definitely so true, my freshman year I let jrotc become my life and tbh I had lots of fun but I also wish I would've done other things.

Thank you so much man! Helped me tremendously had to like and subscribe

Its hard bringing a civilian into leadership in the army. I think they would rather have the nco's in ocs ...because, you are right, they have the basic ground work of the organization and understand the "army life". My son wants to go in and become a officer. I advised he should go into the guard or reserve first and see if he likes the life. He had a 4.0 out of college so I suppose he could talk with the recruiter and work the ocs in at the same time. Nice points in the video. thanks

The main people I hung out with were my Drill Team and Pershing Rifle members the people of my profession and loved it!

I don't know who disliked this video but IT was so good I liked and subscribed. I'm currently enlisted, in the reserves, and transferring to a CSU this semester with my AA and on the road to commissioning. Thanks for the great info.

if you dont show up to PT drunk at least once, your doing college wrong lol. Didnt hear that from me though

Can't wait!

Super informative thank you.

Thanks man. Im thinking of contracting rn and your vid helped

Video was very helpful ! Good job bro

Thank you wish I could give more than one like!

As a JROTC cadet and been on staff for almost 2 years now, rotc in college is something I would love to be apart of. I’ve grown so much love to do better for the country. But this information is helping me, because I’m at a steady 2.8 gpa so now I know to boost myself higher , I was a 3.0-3.7 in my middle school years, so let’s do this.

My son was in NROTC, he is now in reserves (a commander O-5) learned to fly, earned 2 masters degrees and is now a pilot with United Airlines. It all started for him in NROTC (Navy back in 1999.) so proud of his friends who love our country as his dad does.

thank you so much sir

Good luck LT. forwarded to my freshman son, at CU Boulder. BG L.

Tnxu I'm really proud I now that work is not easy I always prayers all your team safety godbless.

The cadet training in the summer is really the only thing that matters if you want to get your first choice or go active duty

Thank you, I’m about to go to college and wish to join the Navy rotc so I can get the chance to fly jets.

Lol day before my first day just wanted to know what to expect

As far as GPA, in a surprisingly large number of classes, it’s the second class which is the killer, weed out class - Calc 2, Geology 2, Organic Chem 2. Don’t get burned your second semester of college. Two killer classes in one semester is manageable. Four of them not so much. And three would be gray area. Ask people who are in a major a year or two ahead of you. And you can ever so casually pre-study, like simply leafing through a geology textbook. And also, if you respectfully and sincerely ask a professor if you can sit in a couple of classes, most will say yes, at least for the larger classes. For the really largest classes, in most cases you can just pop in. Even Psychology 2, for crying out loud, seemed to be an intentionally difficult and time-consuming course. It was ‘Methods of Psychology.’ And yes, I’m well aware of the importance of having a control group, but this course had about four tedious and time-consuming projects. And asking around, this was the weed out course because psychology had an ‘enrollment problem.’ Anyway, if you know this in advance, you’re less likely to get burned. And, good luck! 🚵🏽‍♀️ 🤠 🎶

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I’m thinking of joining the rotc program within a year. It’s good to know all of this stuff.

I’m in a community college right trying to get my GPA and college hours up before I transfer to a university in my state. Trying my best to get into Air Force ROTC, I been watching all your videos. I’m 20 right now

Great information! Thanks for making this video - going to show it to my step-son who will be a freshman at Seton Hall University in the fall in the ROTC program.

good info

Omg for years I’ve been waiting for this.. I’m gonna be in 9th grade that’s crazy

Definitely helps

My Nephew just graduated from Basic ROTC and will be in the next 3 years. As his Aunt what can I do to support him and be helpful? Care packages, money are given, but what else. How about a video on how to support your cadet?

Good Job

when do oml points start accumulating for cadets?

What civilian school did you go to? And do you think it’s possible to play a sport while in ROTC?

trying to become a fighter pilot and im taking calculus 2... so.. when does calculus come in when flying?

30 year retired veteran here. There is a big problem with too many valued merits. The active duty military ran into this problem all the time with incompetent. The USMC had what was called a "cutting score" list of about 12 items. Many could be poor at their job, but be a high PTer and shooter, get the most allowable for correspondence courses, etc. Then the Affirmative Action quota system came in all the values were in the air.

this will be my second year in mcjrotc and i might go to college and do rotc

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If you are only planning to be in national guard is it worth doing rotc? Should i enjoy college while it lasts or should I open doors through rotc?

I was told that, in order to apply, you needed to be a 2nd year student at most. I’m currently going through my fourth university year, however, I spent two of those years completing an associates degree, graduated, and transferred to an engineering school where I’m currently studying a 5 year degree. I’m honestly confused, as I’m considered a fourth year student by the university, however, I’m a 2nd year student according to my curriculum. Has anyone gone through something similar?

How can I get by, with doing less?

Can you do JROTC as a sophomore?

hay Brandan I'm 13 and want to join ROTC wut idevice wud you give me to help me get in. and wut kind of qustiones should I ask.

Know more about the army? I thought you already had to be doing something regarding the military to in ROTC. I actually wanna know more bc I'm interested in becoming an officer

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How many mods are there in FA BOLC? Do TDY LTs stay in the hotel for the duration of BOLC? You're definitely telling the true with your list. I was thinking of finishing ROTC and denying my commission

Thats why you should of enlisted into the guard and then when ur done with basic and AIT go to college then do rotc so you have more knowledge for everything

I am currently in JROTC 9th grade but is there a way for me to join ROTC immediately after senior year? And is there a specific college for military application

I had better ncos in than officers in my rotc school my nco got me into advanced rotc .

Kinda late to the game, but what if I’m not really involved in my school, but my grades are top notch; how will it affect my Oml?

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I'm currently a sophomore and I'm in jrotc and on the rifle team. I plan on joining ROTC but the thing is im very small. Is there anything I can do now to prepare myself for Rotc?

I know it is called RESERVE Officer Training Corp, but can you be active duty? How does that work?

Going green to gold il an NCO transitioning

Can you do sports during rotc

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Hi Brandon I'm currently in the process of the OCS board I got a question for you. I'm from Puerto Rico and a have 33 years my English is good but not fluid like you. This is a wall for me to be accepted by the OCS board?

I liked my JROTC experience, I had the privilege of doing ARMY & NAVY JROTC.

Can you choose your MOS when you do ROTC? Which has more options or freedom of choosing your MOS: enlisting on your own or ROTC?

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Are you automatically commissioned? What percentage of ROTC that want a commission get a commission?

I am prior service I want to do r.o.t.c I am currently doing back but for Massachusetts army national guard my recruiter dose not know much about the r.o.t.c rout... i had a bad gpa in high school would I still be accepted I dont need the scholarship because I have the tuition free but I'm concerned I wouldnt be accepted into a university that has an r.o.t.c program...

do you get days off from rotc? Does rotc require your presence everyday of the week?

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If you’re already in the army reserves, are you guaranteed ROTC benefits?

At 6:57 AMEN, I know too many people in my program who ONLY talk and be with ROTC... they’re nerds, don’t be a nerd

Is the oml Important if you enrolled in the nursing ROTC program.

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I was in ROTC.

When you say GPA are you talking about high school or college?

Just a random question but is it generally more difficult to be chosen for 8 years of service with the Reserves instead of 4 years Active and then 4 years Reserve? I'm going for the scholarship and so once I accept I'll be locked in a contract. I just want to get an idea of my chances of being put into Reserves after graduation as I would prefer to pursue my civilian career much more rigorously than a military one.

Okay so i'm a freshman in college and I'm joining the ROTC program really late at my school, which isn't a problem. But before college I wanted to join the Army Reserves and I still do, but whatsis like doing both at the same time. I know this would push me further back because I would have to take off from school, but is it worth it or should I just wait to join the Reserves after I graduate. I did talk to my recruiter and he seems to think that I those do both, but at my college my there saying its a waste of time. And I would just like to here another opinion about this, because I don't won't to waste time but if doing both is the best thing for me and am able to gain a lot from it, I will. But I just thought I would ask,I hop this makes since.

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I'm curious as to how strict the hair regulation is?

I was a capt, platoon leader jrotc. Went on to do 8yrs in the military cop, the a civilian cop, now im a trkr owner operator...

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Can prior services from the national guard or reserve join the active when you're commissioned

I need help on applying army rotc

Go to basic and ait first if you can. You’ll understand

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Is it worth it or very hard to join junior year? I'm in the guard enlisted but may not be able to do ROTC until junior year.

I'm joining as a junior in high-school and I am literally quaking 💀 I have no idea why I joined but it's too late to turn back now😭

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The army never explained the oml before you signed upped

i want to go to rotc im new to this im still in the 8th grade please reply to help me . these are my questions can u go home at the end of the day can you go home and if not can u have a phone even if u have to go home can u have a phone .

So having a low GPA immediately cuts you off from having a chance in the ROTC?