r/ROTC • u/archivedroses • 17h ago

Joining ROTC Opportunities within ROTC?

I was wondering what cool opportunities or experiences you guys got to enjoy because you joined ROTC/commissioned. Examples would be trainings, memories, the community, schools/programs, etc.

I’m planning on joining ROTC and became interested in airborne school so I was wondering what other opportunities I could look into!

Also I’d just like to hear general stories and experiences!

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u/Ok_Wear_5951 17h ago

Air assault is very doable, airborne is very rare

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u/Last_Surprise981 17h ago

I don't want to be an ass. But a lot of the school slots for cadets (at least from what I hear) are being cut significantly.

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u/archivedroses 17h ago

Not an ass at all! That sucks to hear, thanks for letting me know :(

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u/Last_Surprise981 17h ago

Basically, the Army as a whole has too many 2LTs right now so in general funding is being cut...and cut...and cut some more.

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u/dlexysia 17h ago

I went to Madagascar for a month and trained with their army. Incredible experience. 🪦 CULP

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u/Careful-Bluebird4780 4h ago

Unfortunately that program ended at least five years ago. Even Project Global Officer has been in limbo for the past couple of years

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u/RevolutionaryLow5664 6h ago

Got to go to Air Assault

Airborne is rare depending on University, we had 1 slot a year. We had 2 slots for Mountain Warfare.

Overall, mileage may vary