Do you have to go to OCS if you do ROTC?

If you complete all the requirements for ROTC, you will commission as long as your are eligible to do so. You do not have to go to OCS in addition to ROTC. ROTC and OCS both accomplish the exact same thing: commissioning 2LTs into their respective service. If you do ROTC you don’t need Officer Candidate School.

Does your major matter in the military?

According to the Defense Department, nearly 94\% of enlisted personnel have a high-school diploma, while only 60\% of Americans do. It doesn’t matter to the armed forces where you went to school, what you studied, or how well you did—short of a minimal GPA level of about 2.5 out of 4.0.

What happens if you fail ROTC?

Disenrollment Repercussions If you fail to fulfill your ROTC academic program or active duty commitment, you could face ROTC disenrollment.

How long do you have to serve in the Navy after ROTC?

Upon graduation and commissioning, this individual will be required to serve at least three years on active duty (Advanced Standing required). Upon graduation, midshipmen who complete all academic requirements in the NROTC program are commissioned as Ensigns in the Navy or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps.

Can I choose any major for ROTC?

A: Army ROTC Cadets are allowed to major in nearly all academic areas. Q: Can my student go into the Army Reserve or National Guard after graduation instead of the regular Army? A: Yes. Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

Does your major matter for ROTC?

While there are no specific academic major requirements, scholarships are merit-based, therefore students pursuing a technical major may receive priority in the selection process.

How do you get into military college?

There are four main entries to get into IMA. In your final year of Graduation, you need to pass the Combined Defence Services Exams, clear the SSB, be medically fit and join IMA as a Direct Entry if you come in merit. The other entries are 10+2 Tech Entry where you apply after your 12th Exams.