Should I join the Air force ROTC or the Navy ROTC?
I'm a girl, 5'5, 140lbs, and i have a 4.2 GPA and really good credentials for college. I have been looking at both and they both have really good benefits. I don't want to go overseas...i wouldn't mind being at a base or something, but honestly i'm kinda scared about being in combat. should i go into either? I'm confused...has anyone been in this situation? any inputs...anything would be nice.
Navy, Army, or Air Force Nurse?
Hi Everyone! I am currently 19 years old, in my 2nd semester of college at FIU and I am a nursing major pursuing a BSN in nursing (should graduate by 2016!). FIU does have an Army ROTC program here so it is very tempting to do that since Air Force ROTC is at UM (fairly far and different school) and Navy ROTC is at FAMU (really far away, not an option).I am going to join the military after obtaining my BSN for certain, however I am unsure about which branch to join. I have been doing lots of research and every branch seems to have its pros and cons (what else would I expect!). If I could get some of your answers and experiences with these branches it would be wonderful! Currently my boyfriend is serving in the Marine Corps so we are used to the long time apart and my family is supportive of my decision so that is not any issue :) Here are some questions I have: 1.) Is it realistic to get commisioned officer right after obtaining my degree? (in any of the branches) 2.) What kind of travel options does each branch typically have( for example, where could I possibly be deployed to?) 3.) Are nurses in any particular demand? 4.) How long would officer training school typically be for each of these branches? 5.) Commitment lengths? 6.) Work enviornments? Thank you so much for any and all responses
Navy Intelligence vs. Air Force Intelligence?
The Air Force will give you a better quality of life (think AC, toilets with doors on them, edible food at the dining facility, amenities, luxuries, etc). Also, the Air Force has far more boots on ground in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, where intel is essential, so I imagine you'll have a lot more to do. The Air Force does a lot more than just fly jets, we run convoys, conduct patrols in combat zones, etc- they're much more combat-oriented than they were even 5 years ago. This means that you must compile information about their routes and patrols and put the information together into briefings to help save lives and assets. What this means for you as an Air Force intel troop is this: more briefings, more intel, more opportunities to do you job and meet people. Bottom line: my money would be on Air Force intel if you're looking for quality of intel experience. Plus I've got a few friends in the Navy and Marines and the word is ship duty kind of, uh, sucks (for lack of a better word). I
Should I do Air Force or Navy ROTC?
I'm very interested in joining a military ROTC program (AF or Navy). My grades are very good (3.955 GPA and Class Rank 2) so I'm confident I'd be able to get into a program but I'm not sure which at this point. I'd love to fly anything (rotary or fixed wing) but I realize that not many people get to fulfill that dream so I'd rather go with the program that offers several MOS/jobs I like. I like to idea of traveling the world with the Navy but also really like the Air Force's housing opportunities (single "dorms", not packed into the inside of a ship). So both offer flying capabilities but I'm not sure the differences beyond that point. I'd hate to get stuck behind a desk doing computer work and would love to be actually doing something proactive in the real world (not cyberspace). So if you guys have any information/advice about the differences between the two and which I'd be better suited for I'd love to hear it!!
Advice please; AIR FORCE ROTC or ARMY ROTC?
Wow that's a lot of great information. I am a (male) contracted cadet in US Army ROTC. Let me start off by telling you that joining Army ROTC was one of the best decisions of my life. If you want a rewarding job right out of college, the Army is the way to go. If you plan on going Medical Corps, you will get a ton of hands on experience rather than sitting behind a desk with the Air Force (we call them the Chair Force). The Army is absolutely more physically and mentally demanding which will provide you with a better overall experience and the best training. Based on your info above, its clear that you have what it takes to become an ROTC cadet and future Army officer. Today, the Army is looking to contract Americans with high GPA, leadership skills, sports participation, and overall physical ability. Every school has different standards for what you need to qualify for contracting. For instance, my battalion holds much higher standards for high school GPA and Physical Fitness Test scores. So if your going to go Army, start working on your pushups, situps, and running. Your ability to choose your MOS (military occupational specialty) is dependent upon your cumulative collegiate OML (order of merit list). This list is basically your College GPA, fitness test scores, and score at LDAC (Leaders Development and Assessment Course). You go to LDAC the summer of your 3rd year at college and the course tests everything you have learned as a cadet. You're score here plays a significant role in determining what job you can attain. If you have an outstanding OML, then you are pretty much guaranteed a job of your choice after graduation. I hope this helps. - Cadet CPL Gonchar
What are the differences between Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC?
I was Air Force ROTC and my college roommate was Army ROTC. We both participated in military science classes, drill and PT at way-too-early-for-college-students-in-the-morning, and our classes for our majors.My Army roommate spent many weekends on bivouacs. These were camping trips for training in military uniforms to learn to use military gear and learn the processes. I didn't have these camping trips in the Air Force. I stayed in the warm apartment (Fargo, North Dakota).I went to training one summer for 4 weeks. So did he.The next summer I went to advanced training for 2 weeks. So did he. Our advanced training was very different. He went into the field; I went and worked in offices with Air Force engineers.When we graduated, he was commissioned and went into the Army Reserves. I went into the active duty Air Force.
Navy seal vs. air force spec. ops, i need some advice.?
Quality of life in the Air Force is mainly for those not in the Special Operations Community. As a STO or CRO, etc ... you'll be spending the same amount of time deployed, living in crappy conditions as you would as a SEAL .. actually, you'll be deployed more so you'll enjoy those crappy conditions more often. STOs are Combat Control officers. CROs are Pararescue officers. PJs are Pararescuemen. CCTs are Combat controllers. The managers (officers) and the doers (enlisted.) I can't give you advice on which path is your best option ... I can tell you that Air Force Combat Control or Pararescue get just as much training and 'playtime' as everyone else. But you need to research the actual jobs .. see if they interest you. IF you are TRULY interested in finding out about these careers go to this website: www.specialtactics.com It will have all of the information you seek. Read the site .. then join and search through the forum. I promise 99% of your questions will be answered. If you have more .. feel free to ask on the forum or e-mail me. Asking on Yahoo Answers is just going to get you replies from guys that have never done the deed and kids that play too many video games.