How many years do you have to serve in the National Guard?

eight years
The full National Guard service term is eight years. However, we offer several active service options within that time frame. For example, your child can commit to just three active years then enter IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) for the remainder of their term.

How long do you have to serve after Air Force ROTC?

four years
After a year in the POC, cadets find out what their jobs will be in the Air Force. Entering the POC obligates you to serve on active duty for four years. Upon graduation, cadets receive their commissions as second lieutenants and begin their careers.

Do you need a 4 year degree to be an officer in the Army?

Becoming an Officer. Commissioned officers generally enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater. In certain cases, enlisted service members can advance and transition to officers during the course of their military career as well.

Can you start ROTC as a sophomore?

Any undergraduate student with three or more years remaining should be eligible. So if you are a second-semester freshman, a sophomore or otherwise and have at least three years remaining in your undergraduate studies, you are likely able to join the ROTC program.

Do you have to serve in the military if you do ROTC?

No. Students who enroll in ROTC don’t join the Army. They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit. It’s considered a college elective.

Do you have to serve active duty after ROTC?

What is the military obligation after graduation from college? Following graduation, ROTC cadets are required to serve in the active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. All graduates are required to serve in the military for a period of eight years.

Can you be an officer in the military without a college degree?

Highly skilled technical experts in their field, specializing in areas including intelligence, aviation, or military police. Officers are not required to have a college degree, but must attend Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) before receiving an appointment.

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